Sheesh! this thread is too short! I completed mine a couple of years ago; it flies best on Quest D16-4's, although a full D impulse in 18mm would be good as well. Since these pictures, my wife has made up thin mil nylon semi-elliptical parachutes, which are far better for the limited laundry space up top.
1st, in my shop with a couple of others from the fleet.
The "Astronaut Girl" decal is taken from a video my (now 9 year old) granddaughter liked to watch about why we don't go to Venus. The strange thing just above the Venus Probe sticker is a cartoon character that I made up as a kid. He's an inflatable computer and is ridiculously afraid of heights.
Maiden flight, August 9, 2020, my oldest son pushing the button:
Recovery Granddaughters race to the scene!
And recover the alien as well!
Finally, a pre-built shot of the alien:
Yes, it's Alien Elvis! And when he leaves the building he REALLY leaves the building!
Thanks for looking!