Upscale Cool Spool.

[NedCalvert]

I am thinking of building an upscale Cool Spool (25"/5.5"). I'm thinking of building the rings using foam core construction with a 3/8 plywood skeleton and fiberglass outer layer. The body tube would most likely be a 5.5 inch loc tube with a 9.6 oz fiberglass sleeve.

Has anyone done anything like this before, or does anyone have any tips.

 

[Handeman]

Just be cautious of too much weight. If it's heavy enough and uses L2 motors, you should probably have a recovery system other than tumble recovery like the early originals.

 

[NedCalvert]

Right now it's looking like it would way about 20 ish pounds without the motor (probably a 3 grain 75. For recovery I'm planning on using a couple in the airframe/central tube with a bulk plate as a make-shift nosecone.