Joshua F Thomas
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I picked up this new-in-box Microsonde III Payloader kit from one of my local club members. I can't determine the age of the kit, but the styling suggests 1970s or 1980s.
The Microsonde III is a three-stage, 18mm kit with each stage having three fins. I'll be building it as it came, with perhaps some moderinzed upgrades (eg, kevlar shock cord).
Inside the box: Clearly not opened for 30+ years! Note the fiberglass insulation wadding!
All the parts, minus the parachute and shock cord. Since I will be building a sim of this in OpenRocket, my first task will be to take precise measurements and mass of all the components.
The kit comes with an instruction book and a 'research report' suggesting a different way to connect the engines for successful staging. Note the suggested engines. Anyone know where I can get an A3-2?
Caught my eye on the last page of the instructions. Three engines for $1.25! What a deal! Do you think it's still available?
The Microsonde III is a three-stage, 18mm kit with each stage having three fins. I'll be building it as it came, with perhaps some moderinzed upgrades (eg, kevlar shock cord).
Inside the box: Clearly not opened for 30+ years! Note the fiberglass insulation wadding!
All the parts, minus the parachute and shock cord. Since I will be building a sim of this in OpenRocket, my first task will be to take precise measurements and mass of all the components.
The kit comes with an instruction book and a 'research report' suggesting a different way to connect the engines for successful staging. Note the suggested engines. Anyone know where I can get an A3-2?
Caught my eye on the last page of the instructions. Three engines for $1.25! What a deal! Do you think it's still available?