lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
Decals
Lakeroadster's Warhawk
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lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
Got a day near 60 F today so I shot some clear gloss on the rocket so I can attach decals.
lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
Applying The Decals
This the first time I've used Micro Mark White Decal Paper for decals. I like it! It makes the colors more vivid and for things like the eyes on this rocket, it eliminates the need to paint the rocket white in the location the decal will be applied.
I still need to paint the yellow stripes on the wings and tail...
This the first time I've used Micro Mark White Decal Paper for decals. I like it! It makes the colors more vivid and for things like the eyes on this rocket, it eliminates the need to paint the rocket white in the location the decal will be applied.
I still need to paint the yellow stripes on the wings and tail...
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That would be a viable candidate to submit to Apogee for whatever their design of the month club thing. Except you’d have to adapt it for a commercially available nose cone.
It’s almost a Goonie! I love Goonies.
lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
Not sure there is a commercial nose cone that "wood" fit the "bill".... Short - fat & pointed like a prop cover for a WWII war bird.
And if there was, it would need a huge chunk of clay or something similar as ballast.
Agreed on the Goony vibe.
lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
Clear Coat
lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
Launch Report, Photos and Video
Launch Report: P-40 Warhawk Model Rocket
Date: 2024-05-30
Background
This is the maiden launch of this rocket
On Site Preparations
I used a Nomex chute protector for this rear eject spool design.
For a parachute I used a 28” Nylon chute.
This launch used a E20-4W Composite motor. This is Aerotech’s “White Lightning” propellant.
The supplied Aerotech igniter was used.
The rocket was slid onto the 5/16" launch rod and the controller wires were attached to the igniter leads.
Launch
Wind was out of the East and was about 4 mph at the most.
John stated the sky was clear - launch site was clear and did the countdown: 5-4-3-2-1. Teresa pushed the button on the launch controller.
The motor ignited and the rocket leaped off the pad. It flew stable, deployed the chute, and was recovered 329 feet West of the lunch horse.
Condition of rocket after the flight
The rocket was uninjured and in-flight ready condition.
Conclusions
This rocket has a calculated stability of 0.002 calibers. With the base drag hack it has a calculated stability of 1.04.
A string swing test was performed and the rocket passed that test.
What I learned
This was an awesome flight. Straight as an arrow up, and a nice gentle recovery.
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YIPPEE! Tally-ho!
Beautiful launch site! Is it nearby?
lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
Less than 2 miles (as the crow flies) from my home.
