Sunward Eruption

[peter_stanley]

I didn't do a build thread of this here (there is quite a bit on my site), but here's the finished product of a Dr. Rockzo (of Metalocalypse) themed Eruption.

I flew it yesterday on B6-4s, but one of the igniters fell out before lighting the motor. Flight was fine but it cocked over a little after leaving the rod.

 

[EMRR]

I didn't do a build thread of this here (there is quite a bit on my site), but here's the finished product of a Dr. Rockzo (of Metalocalypse) themed Eruption.

I flew it yesterday on B6-4s, but one of the igniters fell out before lighting the motor. Flight was fine but it cocked over a little after leaving the rod.

Good theme based rocket finish.

Nick

 

[RandyM]

I have one as well. I really recommend the new Quest long burn C motors for it. I also recommend the new Quest ignitors to get ii lit. They work great for clusters.

 

[peter_stanley]

I have one as well. I really recommend the new Quest long burn C motors for it. I also recommend the new Quest ignitors to get ii lit. They work great for clusters.

I actually was using the new Quest igniters, and they all lit fine. I think I just didn't have them secured well enough, and one pulled out before lighting the motor. I'll secure them better the next time. I do want to try some of the new Quest C motors.

 

[Phred]

This is just great! The straws are too funny. You have to know Dr Rockzo to get it.

"My name is Dr. Rockzo...the rock and rock clown"

Phred

 

[Green Arrow]

Nice lookin rocket! I just might have to get one for my fleet and my wife will reply with :bangpan:. :y:

 

[Green Arrow]

by the way...........what are the straws on the bottom of the rocket for? :confused2:

 

[peter_stanley]

by the way...........what are the straws on the bottom of the rocket for? :confused2:

They were glued on as an after-thought for comedic effect. You can do a search on youtube for dr. rockzo and you'll get it.

 

[peter_stanley]

Here's the video of flight one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOaReTu2DAc

 

[Sinister Mr. S]

YEAHYEAHYEAHYEAH!!! That rocket looks sweet!!! Where did you get the stickers(?) for the fins?? That rocket really made me smile Now you've got me thinking on a deathklok rocket...Great inspiration!!! Nice pics, too! You caught that one with both motors lit beautifully!!!

 

[Fred22]

Thas a great looking rocket and thanks for the pictures and video
Cheers
fred

 

[peter_stanley]

YEAHYEAHYEAHYEAH!!! That rocket looks sweet!!! Where did you get the stickers(?) for the fins?? That rocket really made me smile Now you've got me thinking on a deathklok rocket...Great inspiration!!! Nice pics, too! You caught that one with both motors lit beautifully!!!

Thanks, yeah a dethklok rocket would be awesome. For the stickers I just used Staples brand white sticker paper, and printed with my inkjet printer. I sprayed some clear acrylic afterwards to protect them.

 

[peter_stanley]

Now you've got me thinking on a deathklok rocket...

Here's the rocket from season 2, would be interesting to model. The rocket part starts at about 35 seconds into it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov_oQ0oqIkk

 

[MarkII]

Dr. Rockzo? Deathklok? Where on earth do you people find this, ummm, stuff? <shaking head> (....and why?)

Nice rocket though, Peter.

MarkII