I have done 43 Estes motors but couldn't find the pics for it. So, here is my "Fat Mama" upscale 6" Fat Boy kit on 31 Estes motors ( 7X E9-6's, 12X D12-5's, and 12X C6-5's ). All of them lit and used a PVC Spider design to make sure that they did.
Actually I think I found whos this is, from LDRS in 2003 Argonia KSIs this one yours?View attachment 470276
Not me but very cool!Is this one yours?View attachment 470276
I guess that's the main reason I never did clusters... aside from the cost (yeah, yeah.... I know, still cheaper than G reloads for my ARCAS). I know there are ways to ensure all motors light, such as using the latest Estes igniters, but I just never tried it. Maybe it's time now? If I didn't have so many Estes kits waiting to be built right now (enough to last me until I'm 110-years old), I just might go shopping for a cluster kit, or scratch-build my own!My largest is only 6 D12's in the N-1, but I had a lot of fun doing it. I launched twice this way and all the motors ignited both times.
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Carpe Diem!I guess that's the main reason I never did clusters... aside from the cost (yeah, yeah.... I know, still cheaper than G reloads for my ARCAS). I know there are ways to ensure all motors light, such as using the latest Estes igniters, but I just never tried it. Maybe it's time now? If I didn't have so many Estes kits waiting to be built right now (enough to last me until I'm 110-years old), I just might go shopping for a cluster kit, or scratch-build my own!
Scratch-built, 9" Patriot missile. 4" center core and 8 - 38mm outboards. It can be flown with2, 4, or 6 outboards. The remaining 2 are to be used for timer modules I made.
I've attempted tests with the CTI igniters from the reload, did not fire. I'll use the black Davey-fires next time.
Yes, 38mm modules withAddidtive Aerospace sleds and that is a 9v battery holder.Are those battery holders in the second photo for the little 12-volt cells?
Very cool!Well, this is large as in a "large rocket", but 30 motors isn't close to the max.
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