Legend? I don't feel legendish.
But yeah, anyone who wants to film...throw at or whatever, I invite them all lol.
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Legend? I don't feel legendish.
But yeah, anyone who wants to film...throw at or whatever, I invite them all lol.
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Legend? I don't feel legendish.
But yeah, anyone who wants to film...throw at or whatever, I invite them all lol.
...at once. Ring of fire.
How far away do they need to stand for the launch?
Not sure I'd want to do a ring of fire. Maybe more of a semi-circle of fire leaving the down-wind direction open. I would not someone to get hit by this thing coming down under chute. Even with a larger chute it'll still be coming down at around 5-15 FPS which will definitely leave a mark if it hits someone. The Tripoli Safety Code states that for a motor of this size the minimum distance for spectators is 100'. However, most launches the launch director may want to set it further back because its such an odd shape. At this launch they had me set it on the pads that were ~300' back.
This thing has been so well received both here and at this launch that I think I am going to completely rebuild it from top to bottom. Starting with a fiberglass center tube and possibly make it so disassembles for easier transport. This thing is a royal PITA to fit in a car or even a SUV. Also need to figure out a way to make the basket section more rugged so it doesn't pop off like it did yesterday. Everything on it is kinda janky and delicate. The rear plywood plate is starting to delaminate. I need something that is going to stand up to more launches. Heck...I might even paint it.
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Would an aluminum center tube be better? I was thinking like what is used for a swimming pool brush pole. Light, thin, cheap, easy to drill. And it won't catch fire, well not as easy as fiberglass.
Aluminum would be great however Tripoli does not allow for metal parts that are significant parts of the structure so it has to be paper, phenolic, fiberglass or carbon fiber. Good suggestion though
brutalbrutus
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Nice avatar change lol...:thmubp:
Did you look at 3d printed parts?
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and you have proof that it is not a "photoshop" job...:thmbup:
CaptainAnhyzer
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Well the launch video was awesome.......... hoping you get a more complete video from others.
Yeah, is the footage from that drone available to you? That probably got some nifty shots.
3d printed parts are great for non-structurally critical applications. They work well for lower stress environments like the smaller model rockets and some folks print off fin cans. If the rocket isn't too big or isn't going to go super sonic (that mach transition is a real b1tch) then its usually ok. Not sure if there would be a beneficial application for the basket though. However, if there is something that can be 3d printed I will probably be making use of that process.
Yeah that drone has been out there all day every day and I have been meaning to ask whose that is. Tomorrow is the last day I am going to be at LDRS so I'll try to remember to find out whose it is.
-Dave
Ask and ye shall receive:
Obviously doesn't show everything but I am sure grateful for having video of the chute coming out. I think there might be a few other videos coming my way. We'll see.
There's a pro photog out there who got some fantastic shots of the flight and I am going to see if she'll make a collage for me.
LOL I FOUND A BETTER VIDEO
zontar
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well done sir!
jakebake91
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Betcha it beats his c1 putting accuracy....LOL
All jokes aside Dave... this was AWESOME!!!!!!
Haha. Yeah that speaks more to how calm the winds were Friday. There were oodles of flights that went thousands of feet up and were landing relatively close as well.
You've seen me play? When?
jakebake91
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Haha. Yeah that speaks more to how calm the winds were Friday. There were oodles of flights that went thousands of feet up and were landing relatively close as well.
You've seen me play? When?
Twas just a hunch! Lol
jakebake91
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You've seen me play? When?
Although, we aren't all THAT far apart geographically.....it's not completely impossible that we cross paths at some point and time.
