What a Cluster!

[LOC]

So I'm curious to hear everyones prefferance on cluster configurations! Mainly in 5.5 and 7.5" kits. Personally, I was always a fan of a larger central with smaller outboards but still maximizing total diameter...

 

[fyrwrxz]

My Mini-Magg (Maggma-lava themed) has a 38 central and 2 29's outboard. 2 centering rings rotate to seal off the outboards when not used. Stickershock has one with 8 29's surrounding a 54 hole. I would guess a ton of nose weight too!

 

[Rocketjunkie]

My Motoreater design has 8 mounts around a larger center. 5.54 airframe, 54 and 29s, 7.5 airframe I managed to get 38s around a 98.

 

[3stoogesrocketry]

I'd love to get the Ultimate Max back in circulation . Slightly taller then the magnum , but with 7 38 mm mounts . I would also request a 5.5 to 4 inch mini gun ( downscale top gun ) as the short 4 inch stock loc cone is a perfect match.

Eric

 

[jimzcatz]

I also once made a 7.5 in rocket with a central 98 and 8 - 38s. After a rebuild, I went with 6 - 38s.


https://www.rocketryforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=253970&d=1314419548

 

[marcusSRG]

5 or 7 - bring back Ultimate Max, Top Gunn and Esoteric!

 

[Thorfire]

We had some fun with my son's cluster & air start project this year - a modified LOC Magnum.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/18181108@N05/1uG017

 

[BuiltFromTrash]

So cool guys.

 

[ECayemberg]

7.5": 98mm with outer 38's.
5.5": Toss up between 54 core and outer 29's, and/or 38 core and outer 38's. I have both, current preference is the multi 38's, as there's so many options today.

 

[Danh]

Working on a aluminium version . But here is a prototype I made to see if it can be done.

98 to 4 38's

 

[dixontj93060]

I'm loving my King Viper III build, but even configurations tend to provide more airstart flexibility.

 

[caveduck]

KV3 is such a classic - the first big cluster I ever saw was flown by a fellow DART member nearly 30 years ago on 3xJ's at Lucerne. At the time it was a humongous flight (a pre-launch photo is on the DART Facebook page). I've been sort of itching to re-create that flight on a trio of K skidmarks at some ROC event.

 

[fyrwrxz]

KV3 is such a classic - the first big cluster I ever saw was flown by a fellow DART member nearly 30 years ago on 3xJ's at Lucerne. At the time it was a humongous flight (a pre-launch photo is on the DART Facebook page). I've been sort of itching to re-create that flight on a trio of K skidmarks at some ROC event.

Skidmarks? magic word! You are my new cluster hero!

 

[caveduck]

Skidmarks? magic word! You are my new cluster hero!

Hah, you know full well that about half of what I fly is sparky! But I've never done a Skid cluster...seems like its time may be coming.

 

[new2hpr]

How about clusters that "don't fit". 4x 38's in 4" LOC Fantom EXL:

-Ken

 

[H_Rocket]

Skidmarks? magic word! You are my new cluster hero!

Like this?

3 x I-180 Skid

 

[bob jablonski]

Thanks for popping up. How about A King Viper 4? Barry should have The Ultimate Maxx on the Laser file as made a number of them for us. As you go through the files there is many cool clusters that Barry brought back to life for us. I am very happy that LOC is in good hands.

 

[LOC]

I've always liked clusters. So many different combo's to put together. We'll have some fun things for everyone once the shop is finished, set-up and running smoothly! We had a guy with TWA about 20 years back that had 9 38's in a 7.5" I believe. When the J-350 came out he kicked the crap out of it. Always fun to watch!

 

[Rocketjunkie]

Here's my biggest Motoreater - 98 with 8 54s. This flight in 1997 was a 98/10240 and 8 38/720s all research.

 

[tomsteve]

on a smaller scale, the THOY nighthawk was an awesome rocket I used to have, so much so I scratch built one. 7-29 mm motors in a 4" rocket..........a single H238, a pair of G 80's with a central H238, 4-F50,s, and my favorite- 3 G125's and 4 G25's.
maybe ya's could look into a 4" cluster kit?
how many 38's would fit into a 5.5"? 7-38's would be awesome!! the airstart possibilities...............

 

[stealth6]

Not 5-7", in fact only 3".....but it does have 12 motors!



https://www.rocketryforum.com/showt...uster-Future-History&highlight=future+history

ssix

 

[stealth6]

And then there's this:
Also only three inches, and only four motors this time, but still..............



ssix

 

[pyrobob]

Here's my biggest Motoreater - 98 with 8 54s. This flight in 1997 was a 98/10240 and 8 38/720s all research.
View attachment 307173

:horse:

 

[markkoelsch]

I've always liked clusters. So many different combo's to put together. We'll have some fun things for everyone once the shop is finished, set-up and running smoothly! We had a guy with TWA about 20 years back that had 9 38's in a 7.5" I believe. When the J-350 came out he kicked the crap out of it. Always fun to watch!

Are you thinking of Dave Zupan and his Seven Toe Dog?

 

[Rocketjunkie]

My Ultimate Max, picture from 2002, still flyable.View attachment 307203

 

[LOC]

Exactly the guy!

Are you thinking of Dave Zupan and his Seven Toe Dog?[/QUOTE

 

[new2hpr]

Ultimates are great. I'd love to build a Max!

-Ken

 

[3stoogesrocketry]

Here's a great shot of a Ultimate Max taking off on 6 kosdon 38mm J1500's. If you look about 8 feet under the rocket , you will see the 7th motor that slid out due to the acceleration forces .

Eric

 

[BuiltFromTrash]

Here's a great shot of a Ultimate Max taking off on 6 kosdon 38mm J1500's. If you look about 8 feet under the rocket , you will see the 7th motor that slid out due to the acceleration forces .

Eric

WOW! Did it ignite? Or was it just not lit fast enough?

 

[patelldp]

Ultimates are great. I'd love to build a Max!
View attachment 307232
-Ken

Next on my build table