I am going to build a Wildman Jr for my level 2.
I know, I know, there are a ton of build threads for these but since its for a certification I thought I would park my process; document techniques, ask for help, absorb any advice, here.
I bought this 2.1" kit, a 2.1" WM Eagle Claw Sport and a 2.6 WM V2 at the black Wednesday sale last year.
The thinking being the V2 would be my first fiberglass, and boat tail rocket, the Eagle claw would be 2.1" bigger longer faster, also boat tail, culminating with the WM JR 2.1 as my first 38mm and dual deploy rocket. And here we are. I am also studying for the exam which I would like to take at a club launch a full month before I launch.
I didn't get the WM Jr on purpose for the Level 2 as I thought it would go too high but a years worth of launches gave me confidence that it would be a good candidate, even if apogee will be over 6000ft.
So here goes.
Great kit - Tim has an awesome product. Washed everything in hot water and lots of dawn. Weighed parts and entered into Open Rocket. I am going to do a slim line tail cone retainer to sexy up the aft end a bit.
The biggest learning curve of THIS build will be the AV bay which is all new to me. I started collecting parts and that will be a big part of this build thread I anticipate.
I know, I know, there are a ton of build threads for these but since its for a certification I thought I would park my process; document techniques, ask for help, absorb any advice, here.
I bought this 2.1" kit, a 2.1" WM Eagle Claw Sport and a 2.6 WM V2 at the black Wednesday sale last year.
The thinking being the V2 would be my first fiberglass, and boat tail rocket, the Eagle claw would be 2.1" bigger longer faster, also boat tail, culminating with the WM JR 2.1 as my first 38mm and dual deploy rocket. And here we are. I am also studying for the exam which I would like to take at a club launch a full month before I launch.
I didn't get the WM Jr on purpose for the Level 2 as I thought it would go too high but a years worth of launches gave me confidence that it would be a good candidate, even if apogee will be over 6000ft.
So here goes.
Great kit - Tim has an awesome product. Washed everything in hot water and lots of dawn. Weighed parts and entered into Open Rocket. I am going to do a slim line tail cone retainer to sexy up the aft end a bit.
The biggest learning curve of THIS build will be the AV bay which is all new to me. I started collecting parts and that will be a big part of this build thread I anticipate.
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