patelldp
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As seen here: https://www.rocketryforum.com/showt...Fiberglass-54mm-High-Velocity-Rocket-for-LDRS
I had high hopes for this rocket, then our waiver was reduced significantly. I also moved on from the altimeter system (Telemetrum) that this rocket was designed for, so now it's time to get it out of my basement.
The rocket is made out of a 36" long, 54mm red thin-wall FWFG from Rocketry Warehouse. The cone is a CTI injection molded unit and features the very slick APE 54mm Head End Altimeter Bay with screw switch. The sled is drilled for a Telemetrum and I will include nylon mounting hardware (4-40 screws, standoffs, and nuts).
The fins are 1/16" carbon plate and are attached with RocketPoxy with RocketPoxy fillets. I used fin guides made by UpscaleCNC to attach the fins, so they're on there straight and true. As shown in the picture, there's a slight delamination from where the tube was cut at the aft end that needs to be slightly filled and sanded...hardly a big deal but wanted to make sure I pointed it out.
The rocket weighs a pretty lightweight 637g without motor, recovery, or electronics. Altitudes over 20,000' and velocities over mach 2 are possible with this rocket. All it really needs is a bit of sanding and filling of the fin fillets and a recovery system installed.
All in, I estimate the value of the individual parts to be in excess of $130. Understanding that I can't ask that, I'd like to get $80 + shipping for this rocket. I estimate shipping to be $12-15.
PM with interest! Thanks for looking!
I had high hopes for this rocket, then our waiver was reduced significantly. I also moved on from the altimeter system (Telemetrum) that this rocket was designed for, so now it's time to get it out of my basement.
The rocket is made out of a 36" long, 54mm red thin-wall FWFG from Rocketry Warehouse. The cone is a CTI injection molded unit and features the very slick APE 54mm Head End Altimeter Bay with screw switch. The sled is drilled for a Telemetrum and I will include nylon mounting hardware (4-40 screws, standoffs, and nuts).
The fins are 1/16" carbon plate and are attached with RocketPoxy with RocketPoxy fillets. I used fin guides made by UpscaleCNC to attach the fins, so they're on there straight and true. As shown in the picture, there's a slight delamination from where the tube was cut at the aft end that needs to be slightly filled and sanded...hardly a big deal but wanted to make sure I pointed it out.
The rocket weighs a pretty lightweight 637g without motor, recovery, or electronics. Altitudes over 20,000' and velocities over mach 2 are possible with this rocket. All it really needs is a bit of sanding and filling of the fin fillets and a recovery system installed.
All in, I estimate the value of the individual parts to be in excess of $130. Understanding that I can't ask that, I'd like to get $80 + shipping for this rocket. I estimate shipping to be $12-15.
PM with interest! Thanks for looking!
