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djsroc replied to the topic "Battlestar Galatica colonial viper (Construction Started)" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Ok now this really is becoming an obsession. I now am building a 1/2 and a 1.6 scale. These are really fun to build.I think if the 3x flys well with no probs, Ill build a 4 or 5.5x scale.The… Read more»
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djsroc replied to the topic "Battlestar Galatica colonial viper (Construction Started)" – 5 years, 9 months ago
I found 2 excellent sources for the vipers. These 2 gals have been great help. I thank all for the help from everyone on here and on the net.Thanks again.Check these out….http://www.vernarockets.com/id26.htmlhttp://www.drsuesrocketworks.com/BSGViper3x-1.html
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djsroc replied to the topic "Battlestar Galatica colonial viper (Construction Started)" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Ok I got a really wild hair decided to build a 3x one out of parts I had laying around. This will be considered semi-scale because I will be extending length 6″ for more stability. This is fiberglassed phenolic tubing… Read more»
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djsroc replied to the topic "Battlestar Galatica colonial viper (Construction Started)" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Right on, thanks for the info. It does not show exact length on where the cut on the nosecone is but ill look at more pics and guess. Since this doesnt need to be perfect, it should be close enough.Thanks… Read more»
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djsroc replied to the topic "Battlestar Galatica colonial viper (Construction Started)" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Ok thanks to Edward I now have the exact specs for the wings.Now I just need the lengths of the body tubes and the nose cone. If anyone has this rocket built or unbuilt and could measure these parts I… Read more»
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djsroc replied to the topic "Future Projects" – 5 years, 9 months ago
I have 3 current future projects in the works.http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Q9vPISLbTWeKeBu7JAzMoQ?feat=directlinkAll 3 are scratch built.Finally getting my 3x Estes YellowJacket done.http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/QfFvaRPCqQ9Ev3tqNjz4JQ?feat=directlinkThe large one is an upgrade from my original L2 project from 1999-Shredder. This…[Read more]
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djsroc replied to the topic "Estes Classic Series?" – 5 years, 9 months ago
I buy quite a bit of rocket stuff from them. I see they are out til Dec. for the Disruptor. Never seen this at HT or any other local store.
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djsroc replied to the topic "AT 38-720 case" – 5 years, 9 months ago
I would like to have it but will have to wait til I get back from Mexico in a week. If you can hold it, great, if not its all good.
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djsroc replied to the topic "Nice day on the prairie –" – 5 years, 9 months ago
I fly the RMS 29-40/120 motors quite a bit and love them. I really like the f52 loads. Price is very cheap for reloads. Tim carries most reloads at the launches for these.Only thing I recommend if you buy this… Read more»
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djsroc replied to the topic "Launching Aug. 1st" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Mike, Before you tear the rocket apart, try using a 3 stone engine hone ran thru the motor mount. I just wrap each stone with a peice of 80grit sand paper. Ive used this many times for undersize 38mm tubing…. Read more»
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djsroc replied to the topic "Looking for 2 H motors" – 5 years, 9 months ago
John,I cant make the launch this weekend, something came up. Hope you didnt go out of your way to get the motors from Ed.
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djsroc replied to the topic "Looking for 2 H motors" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Ed, I PM’d You
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djsroc replied to the topic "Triple Seven FFg anyone?" – 5 years, 9 months ago
I crashed 2 rockets in one day using pyrodex. I wont use it again. I do hear people have good luck with it when they let it build up pressure. Ill just stick with 4f, just too nervous to try… Read more»
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djsroc replied to the topic "MHM 2009 Volunteers" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Put me down for pad manager or registration or what ever for late friday or saturday. Not sure what time we can get there friday but definatly give me a mid to late saturday. Want to try to do my… Read more»
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djsroc replied to the topic "Steve Eve's launch video." – 5 years, 9 months ago
4441 feet and 2 world records!!! VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!That was one awesome flight. Around 5000 people came to watch.http://www.ohio.com/news/43699912.html
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djsroc replied to the topic "Need a Alts25 alt for MHM" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Ed, will you be at next launch? I would like to get it before hand to get it all ready if thats cool.Scott, mabey Im the one who needs to charge rent!!! If you need them for MHM let me… Read more»
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djsroc replied to the topic "Vendors for MHM" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Tim will be there from giant leap. He has tons of motors
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djsroc replied to the topic "nozzle material?" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Its not for the motor but its part of the rocket. The Geo Sat LV has 2 boosters attached to the side and has plastic nozzles to simulate an actual rocket. I would like to put motors into the boosters… Read more»
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djsroc replied to the topic "Naming Rights" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Has anyone used “Rabbid Weasles” for a name yet? Cuz if you have Im naming my L2 rocket that anyways 😀 . That comes from the movie “Return of the living dead”
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djsroc replied to the topic "Need a 4 x 16" tubing Dynawind or fiberglassed" – 5 years, 9 months ago
LOL, no I REALLY do like QT. My last rocket came down with a tangled chute and no damage to tube. Only downside to it is the weight.I may just fiberglass the LOC tube I got. Im just being lazy… Read more»
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