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We had a good day Sun and got a good start on the painting .. which always makes things seem ‘more done’. Ken and John did an awesome job on the main nosecone and it’s ready for paint. Also made…   Read more»

How did things go on Sunday. Was there much progress made and what still remains to be done?

Yep.

I plan on coming.

We’ll be in Longmont again Sunday trying to wrap this project up .. could use some help. Have to still glass stage 3 but 1 and 2 are ready for sand and paint. Please let me know if you’ll be…   Read more»

Looks like we did a pretty good job getting this scaled properly. Note that the 3rd stage body will be pulled down once the fin slots are cut which should match the real one quite well. Great Job Rich! Thanks!

Isn’t it amazing what a committed group of individuals can accomplish? Of course, given the focus, we should all be committed – or given a job at ULA or SpaceX.So true .. my neighbors here at the RV Park were…   Read more»

Isn’t it amazing what a committed group of individuals can accomplish? Of course, given the focus, we should all be committed – or given a job at ULA or SpaceX.

Got a little more done today .. .. ..

Looking good! How is the final weight coming in. I’m going to need to get a pretty accurate weight so I can do final recovery calculations. I’ll find time one weekend to stop by and look at the setup and…   Read more»

you got a lot done without the loyal crew! Great work and Iam excited to get to it next weekend.

Got the outboard attachment done today and cut the fin slots on the booster. Started sanding as well but got tired 😉 .. Outboard attachment. A strip of wood w/ T-Nuts is inside the outboard and bolts are run through…   Read more»

I hope ours looks this good…http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46862918/displaymode/1247?beginSlide=1

You got the weekend off my loyal crew .. unless you want to drop in on me here in Wheat Ridge. I brought almost everything home and will be working on stuff every night after work and all weekend …..   Read more»

Wow looks awesome, can’t wait to see this thing fly!Couple questions – what weight glass did you use for the main tube and how many wraps? and the plywood bulkheads 1/2″ or 3/4″ plywood?Thanks and great build. -SeanThanks Sean …..   Read more»

Wow looks awesome, can’t wait to see this thing fly!Couple questions – what weight glass did you use for the main tube and how many wraps? and the plywood bulkheads 1/2″ or 3/4″ plywood?Thanks and great build. -Sean

Looks good!

Great day today .. some great progress .. .. The new nosecone .. thanks to Ken .. looking great. Foaming the inside of the outboard nosecones.Putting on an epoxy coat to protect the fins. Main tube on the rotisserie after…   Read more»

I will be there tomorrow, but no kids!

WOW! It has come a long way in such a short time! Looks good!