Wildman 5" Jayhawk Build Thread

[rfjustin]

Amazing rocket!

I would have left the metal tip unpainted, though...

During the build, it was made permanent, so I thought it best just to make it part of the black section (coming soon).

 

[ljwilley]

I just like to leave the metal tip unpainted because it looks cool.

 

[rfjustin]

I just like to leave the metal tip unpainted because it looks cool.

I understand... completely....

 

[rfjustin]

Color begins...

 

[ljwilley]

So cool!

 

[rfjustin]

The orange is done! Black top part of cone (black) and decals soon.

 

[jd2cylman]

Looks great. I can take over from here…

 

[rfjustin]

Looks great. I can take over from here…

That's certainly one way of looking at it Carl!

 

[jd2cylman]

That's certainly one way of looking at it Carl!

Well, I just figured since I still haven’t gotten anywhere with my kit, and you wanting to start over to account for all the things you’d do differently, I’d make the sacrifice and just swap out kits with you. I’m that kinda nice guy…

 

[rfjustin]

Well, I just figured since I still haven’t gotten anywhere with my kit, and you wanting to start over to account for all the things you’d do differently, I’d make the sacrifice and just swap out kits with you. I’m that kinda nice guy…

That's next level kind right there!

 

[rfjustin]

 

[thzero]

Looking good!

 

[rfjustin]

 

[jd2cylman]

That's next level kind right there!

Well, you know, just offering my best all the time…

 

[rfjustin]

Getting closer.

 

[rfjustin]

Had to get cute with the NAVY decal near the angle iron.

 

[rfjustin]

Other than clear coat (this weekend?), this project is done.

 

[crossfire]

Other than clear coat (this weekend?), this project is done.
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Fantastic build JF

 

[3stoogesrocketry]

Other than clear coat (this weekend?), this project is done.
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Very nice Justin . Whats the full up weight and expected altitude with the L1940x?

 

[rfjustin]

Very nice Justin . Whats the full up weight and expected altitude with the L1940x?

Fully loaded (sans motor) a chunky 19.5 lbs! About 6500' on the 1940X.

 

[DAllen]

Fully loaded (sans motor) a chunky 19.5 lbs! About 6500' on the 1940X.

The L1940x is a GREAT motor IMHO. In fact that is the same motor the ND team is using this year. Been some annoying things about the reloads though...The stainless steel FSD is a PITA to clean. Also I think the liner is a touch too long because I've never got the closures to close completely. Usually there's about a 1/16" gap on one of the closures but I've been told that's OK. However they do seem to light really well with the stock ignitor and the ALT results have been very consistent. You can see an example here:

 

[Bobrogg]

A well done project! out of curiosity, did you consider carbon fiber instead of angle iron for the fin reinforcement?

 

[WILDMANRS]

Other than clear coat (this weekend?), this project is done.
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Very impressive

 

[rfjustin]

A well done project! out of curiosity, did you consider carbon fiber instead of angle iron for the fin reinforcement?

I did not... now you tell me!?

Spendy, but looks like a nice product: https://www.rockwestcomposites.com/808-150-group

 

[rfjustin]

The L1940x is a GREAT motor IMHO. In fact that is the same motor the ND team is using this year. Been some annoying things about the reloads though...The stainless steel FSD is a PITA to clean. Also I think the liner is a touch too long because I've never got the closures to close completely. Usually there's about a 1/16" gap on one of the closures but I've been told that's OK. However they do seem to light really well with the stock ignitor and the ALT results have been very consistent. You can see an example here:

I have (2) 1940's grain bonded on the shelf ready to go for this flying season.

 

[311stylie]

Very cool build! Congrats and thanks for sharing.

 

[3stoogesrocketry]

I have (2) 1940's grain bonded on the shelf ready to go for this flying season.

I have one L1940 and a K1800 ready for LDRS. You coming out to NY this year Justin?

 

[rfjustin]

I have one L1940 and a K1800 ready for LDRS. You coming out to NY this year Justin?

Not this year sir. Looking forward to seeing the pics and videos though!

 

[rfjustin]

2K cleared and looking good.

 

[jd2cylman]

I did not... now you tell me!?

Spendy, but looks like a nice product: https://www.rockwestcomposites.com/808-150-group

And now another reason why you should trade this meh boilerplate model to me for my unassembled kit that's ready to formed into the perfect model...
/s for those who think I'm crazy. Then again, I fly rockets and date a horse woman. Crazy it is!