Nuclear Crowbar Build

[DragonRocketry]

I am working on this kit and doing a prototype to make sure everything goes together easy. So while I do this, I will post my build pictures here.

Pile of parts. Still waiting a lumber order so no fins yet.


Coupler and baffle assembly

 

[NTP2]

 

[DragonRocketry]

Booster assembly.

 

[DragonRocketry]

 

[KenECoyote]

Very cool!

Is that a baffle and...
are you done yet?

 

[DragonRocketry]

Very cool!

Is that a baffle and...
are you done yet?

Yes on the baffle and no on the done...LOL Lumber order gets here tomorrow, then I can cut some fins. Once that is complete, hopefully it is time to order parts to start the kits.

 

[DragonRocketry]

Test fit of the fins and ring. Getting closer to becoming a kit.

 

[jmasterj]

Test fit of the fins and ring. Getting closer to becoming a kit.

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Nice. I am looking forward to this kit!

 

[DragonRocketry]

Got one fin glued on and finished up the nose cone.

 

[DragonRocketry]

All fins are on and one set of fillets done.

 

[Brent]

Cool kit. Think I may be interested in one.

 

[DragonRocketry]

All fillets are done. Got the rail buttons installed and glued the ring tail on. Also added a reclaimed aero pack retainer.

 

[ecargmij]

What epoxy are you using on the fillets?

 

[bobbyg23]

Can't wait to see this one finished!

 

[DragonRocketry]

What epoxy are you using on the fillets?

BSI 30-minute epoxy with phenolic micro balloons.

 

[DragonRocketry]

Can't wait to see this one finished!

This build is about as far as it is going to go for couple months. once the weather warms up, I will get it painted.

 

[FlyBy01]

This build is about as far as it is going to go for couple months. once the weather warms up, I will get it painted.

I feel that pain; my rockets that need to get painted is very backlogged right now.

 

[bobbyg23]

This build is about as far as it is going to go for couple months. once the weather warms up, I will get it painted.

Could you please show the completed build at least?

 

[KenECoyote]

Beautiful, clean build as always!

 

[NTP2]

@DragonRocketry I was reading this thread and was wondering, what is your favorite kit that you have done?

 

[DragonRocketry]

Waiting warm weather for primer and paint.

 

[bobbyg23]

Waiting warm weather for primer and paint.

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Awesome!

 

[cwbullet]

Awe, paint is not required to fly.

 

[DragonRocketry]

Awe, paint is not required to fly.

Weather is thou. Snow and rain does not do well for naked rockets.....LOL

 

[cwbullet]

Weather is thou. Snow and rain does not do well for naked rockets.....LOL

Good point.

 

[ThePlmbr]

Very impressive looking rocket! I may have to order one from you. Greg Olson

 

[bjphoenix]

Weather is thou. Snow and rain does not do well for naked rockets.....LOL

If I had to wait that long I would be spraying a coat of primer in my garage! or bathroom, or closet

 

[Cape Byron]

Weather is thou. Snow and rain does not do well for naked rockets.....LOL

Or people. #voiceofexperience

 

[Aeva]

Booster assembly.
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Outta curiosity, what’s the thickness of the walls on that printed transition?

 

[ac2fv]

All fillets are done. Got the rail buttons installed and glued the ring tail on. Also added a reclaimed aero pack retainer.

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What size Aeropack retainer fits this motor tube? I know that the retainers come in sizes to fit Loc, PML and a couple other manufacturers. Thanks.