rfjustin
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During the build, it was made permanent, so I thought it best just to make it part of the black section (coming soon).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).Amazing rocket!
I would have left the metal tip unpainted, though...
That's certainly one way of looking at it Carl!Looks great. I can take over from here…
That's certainly one way of looking at it Carl!
That's next level kind right there!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!
Fantastic build JFOther than clear coat (this weekend?), this project is done.
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Other than clear coat (this weekend?), this project is done.
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Fully loaded (sans motor) a chunky 19.5 lbs! About 6500' on the 1940X.Very nice Justin . Whats the full up weight and expected altitude with the L1940x?
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:Fully loaded (sans motor) a chunky 19.5 lbs! About 6500' on the 1940X.
Very impressiveOther than clear coat (this weekend?), this project is done.
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I did not... now you tell me!?A well done project! out of curiosity, did you consider carbon fiber instead of angle iron for the fin reinforcement?
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.
Not this year sir. Looking forward to seeing the pics and videos though!I have one L1940 and a K1800 ready for LDRS. You coming out to NY this year Justin?
I did not... now you tell me!?
Spendy, but looks like a nice product: https://www.rockwestcomposites.com/808-150-group
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