Space Ark, The return
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Is that the kit from Pemberton? I recently discovered their kits and was looking at the Bucky Jones. Love that classic 50's sci-fi look.
No. This was a scratch build. If you search the forum for Space Ark and BruceS and you can see it's previous life.
lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
Yep.. way cool design. You mentioned a swing test in one of the posts. Was it stable?
Not initially. I had to put a lot of weight into the nose. I think that's why the Pemberton kit has the wing further back, to increase stability. Mine is as close to the movie proportions I as could make it
lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
Have you done a simulation?
No. Might this time.
I take that back. Apparently I did. Have to go digging through my files.
The repairs continue. New power core - 4E cluster. Couplings made.
lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
Cool rocket, bummer about the disassembly. Is there a video of the flight? Please tell me there was a video.
Was the damage due to a cato, or were the (4) E's just too much stress for the airframe?
Speaking of which, this needs to be moved to mid-power. (4) E's do not a LPR make
Was the damage due to a cato, or were the (4) E's just too much stress for the airframe?
Speaking of which, this needs to be moved to mid-power. (4) E's do not a LPR make
Neither. Slammed into roadway. Video is in the post. Would move it I knew how.
lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
Thanks. Just watched the video and man... I hate that sound at the end.
Looks like it did the predictable "weather cocking" routine. Did the chute deploy before or after its arrival onto the asphalt?
I mean, ya can't blame the pilot for trying to land on the runway, right?
Given the condition of the nose cone I'd say after.
lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
I sure wish they made a motor with a 2 second delay for those of us not building 3/FNC and 4/FNC's.
Did Space Dock except your request for repairs?
But after all is said and done... it was a spectacular flight.
We have a slot in bay 17 this winter.
When it headed for the tree I was hoping it would get caught.
lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
I've got a couple of "overly finned" oddroc's that I hope to launch later this week that I know will weathercock. I plan to tilt the pad slightly so it leans with the wind (not into the wind) the thought is, once the rocket leaves the launch rod, the wind will bring the rocket back into vertical.
I'm willing to try anything I can do to get the rocket more apogee, to get the laundry out and billowing.
rellis2
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"Slammed into roadway......Would move it if I knew how."
That sounds so Douglas Adams.
That sounds so Douglas Adams.
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In the immortal words of E.T., “ouuuuuuuuuch!”
Rob Caswell
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Well.... the initial boost looked promising.
And none of the motors CATO'd.
And it's not stuck in the tree or hanging from the telephone wires.
So.... that's sorta-kinda progress!??!!
At this point is it worth trying to reassemble... or would an all-new V2.0 make sense. Heck, it might even be easier!?!
Or you could cave in an buy Pemberton's? It may be a bit less prone to weathercock.
http://www.pembertontechnologies.com/the-space-ark/
And none of the motors CATO'd.
And it's not stuck in the tree or hanging from the telephone wires.
So.... that's sorta-kinda progress!??!!
At this point is it worth trying to reassemble... or would an all-new V2.0 make sense. Heck, it might even be easier!?!
Or you could cave in an buy Pemberton's? It may be a bit less prone to weathercock.
http://www.pembertontechnologies.com/the-space-ark/
There are a couple of parts that are salvageable, but not much. Going back to plan a which will mean a complete reconstruction. I probably will go with a single motor and build a dummy four engine cover for when it's on display. Should it survive its flight.
Rob Caswell
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If you maintain the accurate proportions, I think you should make sure to fly it ONLY with 5mph or less winds.
Will take that under advisement.
We only get those conditions after we've shut down for the day.
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I would be curious about others opinions but after watching the video I’m not convinced this weathercock I think this was just intrinsically unstable.
