SCALE - (Sandia) D-Region Tomahawk Gallery

I didn't see a category for this yet.

This is my son's Estes D Region Tomahawk kit done up in a nice ND blue and gold metallic fade with the CCHA and the Irish Hockey vinyl on board.

This one is just at its decommission and 'time to cannibalize' point in its life.

Great rocket.







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Nice looking rocket. Here are a couple of pics of the one I did. I really like this one, flies great every time all the way up to F's.

 

Nice vintage look.

 

Mine is one of the Older Estes kit D-Region Tomahawks, In this older kit if the modeler wanted to simulate the Fincan fluteing it had to be sanded out of balsa stock and applied.
A micro version was available for awhile from Pratt Hobbies semi-scale kit D-Region Tomahawk featuring in T4 Body wrap rather then paint.

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I couldn't find a Tomahawk gallery, so I made one.

To start, here is my D-Region Tomahawk, from Estes. Really easy build, I might have to buy another kit to convert to 29mm for my 29/40-120.

G.D.

 

Thanks for your contribution.

There was a Tomahawk gallery so I merged the two.

THanks again.

 

Here are some photos of my 6" IQSY Tomahawk at NSL2010 on an M2200 Skidmark.

This is the one shown in my avatar.

 

L to R 1.52, 2.10, 2.56. 3.0. 3.9. 5.38

 

My 6" IQSY would like great next your other five... if I could find myself a can of black paint.

 

^ I agree, I keep putting off the 7.67 version. I have the file drawn for the CNC to cut the fins but I enjoy building smaller rockets now.

 

Here is mine, The paint job is pretty sloppy, not one of my better efforts. It is a 10 footer (looks good from 10 feet away but up close .... ugh)

It flies great though. I also want to get a second one to use with my 29/40-120 case and an aeropack retainer.

 

Here is my estes version, built stock except for modifying the retainer for a 24mm reload casing end closure and an external attach recovery system

 

I've just started a build of the Semroc
I.Q.S.Y. Tomahawk

On my blog at:
www.modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com

When I get closer to finishing, I'll draw up the upper body detail, fin plates and bolts on a available PDF.
Stop by and build along!


Post copied to gallery with permission

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Welcome to the SCALE (Sandia) D-Region Tomahawk Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the (Sandia) D-Region Tomahawk and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Aerotech: IQSY Tomahawk: #89014
Centuri: Tomahawk: KC-40 or #5100
CMR: D-Region Tomahawk: S1
Estes: D-Region Tomahawk: #1944
Estes: D-Region Tomahawk: #2037
Neubauer: D-Region Tomahawk:
Pratt Hobbies: D-Region Tomahawk (MMX):
Semroc: I.Q.S.Y Tomahawk: KD-2
Thrustline: D-Region Tomahawk: TA-024
Yank: IQSY Tomahawk (3"):
Yank: IQSY Tomahawk (4"):



as well as any upscales, downscales, clones, kitbashes or other derivative works. Even Goonies qualify!



The Tomahawk, based on the Thiokol TE-416 Motor, was designed by the Sandia Corp. as a small sounding rockets in the International Quiet Sun Year (IQSY) in 1963. Initial tests from Tonopah, Nevada and Point Mugu, California failed. The fourth launch from Wallops Island was a success, but it was not used in the IQSY experiments. NASA used another Version, the D-Region Tomahawk in 1968, but little further use of it was made.

Although it lacked success as a single stage sounding rocket, it was highly successful as the second stage on Nike, Terrier, Taurus (Honest John), Ute, Paiute and Sandhawk boosters. Several hundred of these configurations were launched.

 

Estes D-Region Tomahawk (#1944) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: D-Region Tomahawk Also known as:

NUMBER: #1944

Introduced: 1985
Final Year: 1986
Designer:

Type: Scale
Motor Mount: 1x24mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 35.5"
Diameter: 1.637"
Span:
Weight: 3.7 oz

Mfg. Description: Our version of NASA's sounding rocket, Flight No. 12.08 GT, is an excellent choice for your first scale model. Almost 3 ft. tall, Tomahawk features large, easy to assemble parts and realistic flights up to 800 feet. Recovery is via huge, 18" parachute. A 3/16 Maxi-Rod is recommended for flight. (Estes 1985 Catalog)

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Estes D-Region Tomahawk (#2037) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: D-Region Tomahawk Also known as:

NUMBER: #2037

Introduced: 2007
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Scale
Motor Mount: 1x24mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 38.8 in. (98.6 cm)
Diameter: 1.8 in. (46 mm)
Span:
Weight: 9.2 oz. (260 g)

Mfg. Description: Bring on the Beauty and the Beast! For all model rocket enthusiasts out there that enjoy building and launching scale rockets, the Estes D-Region Tomahawk is for you! This authentic rocket is a 1/5 scale of NASA's sounding rocket. Launched only one time in 1968, this rocket was designed to take measurements of the D-layer of the ionosphere - thus its name. Our version of this fantastic scale rocket captures all the detail of the original in an easy to assemble model that flies as good as it looks.

In terms of performance, this gigantic rocket can blast nearly 800 feet high when powered with our *E engine. If you don't want to test the limits of your visibility, we've included an adapter to launch on Estes D engines. Finally, to protect this beautiful scale model when it lands, we've included an 18 inch preassembled nylon parachute! Get in touch with your inner astronaut today! (Estes 2011 Web Ad)

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Estes D-Region Tomahawk (MMX) Basic Information.

Pratt Hobbies

MODEL NAME: D-Region Tomahawk Also known as:

NUMBER:

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Scale
Motor Mount: 1x6mm
Recovery:
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: DESC

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Semroc I.Q.S.Y. Tomahawk (KD-2) Basic Information.

Semroc Astronautics

MODEL NAME: I.Q.S.Y. Tomahawk Also known as:

NUMBER: KD-2

Introduced: 2009
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Scale
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 19.8" (50.3 cm)
Diameter: 0.908" (2.3 cm)
Span: 3.7" (9.4 cm)
Weight: 1.2 oz (34.1 g)

Mfg. Description: DESC

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Neubauer D-Region Tomahawk Basic Information.

Neubauer Rockets

MODEL NAME: D-Region Tomahawk Also known as:

NUMBER:

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Scale
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: DESC

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Thrustline D-Region Tomahawk (TA-024) Basic Information.

Thrustline Aerospace

MODEL NAME: D-Region Tomahawk Also known as:

NUMBER: TA-024

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer: John Rowan-Stern

Type: Scale
Motor Mount:
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: DESC

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First picture, my Competition Model Rockets (CMR) D-Region Tomahawk. 2nd and 3rd are of the D-Reg built from 3D printed parts scaled to a BT-60

 

CMR D-Region Tomahawk (S1) Basic Information.

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MODEL NAME: D-Region Tomahawk Also known as:

NUMBER: S1

Introduced: 1970
Final Year: 1987
Designer:

Type: Scale
Motor Mount: 1x21mm, Later 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 20"
Diameter: 0.93"
Span:
Weight: 39g

Mfg. Description: This is an exact scale model of the single stage sounding rocket, NASA Flight No. 12.08GT, built by the Astro-Met Division of the Thiokol Chemical Corporation. This rocket was designed and flown to determine vehicle performance and establish payload environment during flight before acceptance in the NASA rocket stable. The performance was as predicted and the basic rocket was accepted by NASA. Model is precisely scaled from full size manufacturer's drawings. Color was determined from many NASA color photographs. Ideal for NAR Scale and Scale Altitude events. Original model won first in Scale and first in Scale Altitude at NARAM 11. Kit contains detailed instructions, precision scale plastic nose cone, special built up fins, true to prototype shroud, "pop" launch lug, screw head embossing tool. Recommended for experienced modelers. (CMR 1972 Catalog)

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This is an exact scale model of the single stage sounding rocket, NASA Flight No. 12.08GT, built by the Astro-Met Division of the Thiokol Chemical Corporation. This rocket was designed and flown to determine vehicle performance and establish payload environment during flight before acceptance in the NASA rocket stable.

The model is precisely scaled from full size manufacturer's drawings. Ideal for NAR Scale and Scale Altitude events. Original model won first in Scale and first in Scale Altitude at NARAM 11. Kit contains very detailed instructions, precision scale plastic nose cone, built up fins, true to prototype shroud, pop launch lug, screw head embossing tool. Has won numerous places in national and international competition.

Recommended for experienced modelers. (CMR 1987 Catalog)

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Yank IQSY Tomahawk (3") Basic Information.

Yank Enterprises

MODEL NAME: IQSY Tomahawk (3") Also known as:

NUMBER:

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Scale
Motor Mount: 1x38mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 66"
Diameter: 3"
Span:
Weight: 40oz

Mfg. Description:

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Yank IQSY Tomahawk (4") Basic Information.

Yank Enterprises

MODEL NAME: IQSY Tomahawk (4") Also known as:

NUMBER:

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Scale
Motor Mount: 1x54mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 88"
Diameter: 4"
Span:
Weight: 85oz

Mfg. Description:

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5x body length Kevlar shock cord in place of elastic, 3 button head screws retaining nose cone to allow upper tube to be used as payload bay. Walmart gloss red, white and black paints.



Launching at MDARS 10-27-12



Great kit, great flyer, highly recommended!

 

sweet!!

 

Very nice! What motor?

 

Not sure but think it was a G80. Someone loaned the hardware (AT 29/40-120) and donated the reload and I forgot to ask.