Super Nova Payloader Flight

[billeblurzz]

Today I had a chance to launch this SUPER-sized payloader. Having never really been a fan of "payloaders", this rocket slipped under the radar; I bought one on a clearance at Hobby Lobby just for the nose cone. But after looking at the parts, I bought another to build. I am really impressed with this kit....even more so at the $4.50 clearance price. It is basically a BLUE NINJA with a nice sized payload section on top. When built, it is a large rocket about 4ft. tall!

 

[billeblurzz]

This large rocket came out to about 8 oz. when built...there was NO painting at all (yeah!!) and I "recruited" some individuals for the payload. This brought the overall weight up to nearly 12 oz. so I went with a D12-3 instead of the recommended D12-5....even though I built it to take an Estes E motor.

 

[billeblurzz]

Liftoff on a D12-3 with an Estes 24" nylon chute:

 

[billeblurzz]

Liftoff was slow and straight up...the delay was just past apogee...would not recommend a D12-5, this is a BIG rocket! Pretty rapid descent on the 24" chute....might use a 30" chute with no wind. This rocket should be able to take more power....an Aerotech E30 would be awesome!!!

 

[billeblurzz]

My "rubber bugs" payload was not too happy...some CROWDING occured on acceleration even with the lowly D12! Imagine how happy they would be with an E30!!! If you run across one of these kits, give it a look...you will be pleasantly suprised!!

 

[bcdlr]

Nice write-up and nice pics. I hope I run into a HL that has one on clearance now.

 

[gerbs4me]

those are some nice pics, I should go to HL

 

[Habu]

I had one of these.
The last time I saw it was just after launch on an F21.

 

[Micromeister]

Originally posted by billEblurzz
My "rubber bugs" payload was not too happy...some CROWDING occured on acceleration even with the lowly D12! Imagine how happy they would be with an E30!!! If you run across one of these kits, give it a look...you will be pleasantly suprised!!

Very nice right up Bill:
When I saw the name I thought someone had copied one of my Upscales
Payload models are great for night launch electronics and that one looks like a perfect candidate. I'm guessing the payload section is BT-50?
Heres a screatch build, night flying BT-50 payloader similar in construction. it to has NO paint on it at all

 

[Micromeister]

here's my scratch built Super Nova Payloader-II 4 D12 cluster

 

[slim_t]

Originally posted by Micromeister
I'm guessing the payload section is BT-50

Actually on the Super Nova, the clear payload is BT55 or 56.
A nice size. The main BT is BT60 then transitions to the clear payload.

I like all those LED's. Much better than glowsticks, I would think.
Expecially the way it lights up the NC. Nice.

Tim

 

[bcdlr]

I like the nosecone LED. That's a great idea.
Will have to try that.
I have an Estes Echostar payloader (in the bag) and that would work well in that.

 

[Micromeister]

Looks very neat taking off also

 

[SmkSignals]

I am picking one of these up this week. We go to the desert alot off-roading. I can't wait to launch this with glo-sticks in there. Gonna be awesome !!!!

 

[huxley]

Great weather for December. All ready to go, but the darn Testors plastic cement I used had dried up and the body tube let go at the seam right before launch! I did not have and CA glue in my box, so now I have to wait till next year to launch her on her maiden voyage

My small tribute to the mighty Super Nova Payloader:

https://www.xmission.com/~huxley/rockets/supernova/index.htm

Pat