Blake, Are you going to competing at NARAM-50 ? If you are, remember that the event is Scale ("precision scale") and that Data available to you is very...
In a message dated 6/2/2008 6:22:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, fox_granit@... writes: What would be the best rocket to start out on as a scale replica? ...
There are a few things to consider when choosing your first scale subject. What usually works best is to pick a prototype that (1) is within your building...
Kevin Wickart
rocketguy_61761@...
Jun 2, 2008 10:35 pm
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Peter, That is why I did not make a recommendation of a specific prototype. To build an accurate scale model of either the Honest John or the V-2, I would...
In a message dated 6/2/2008 6:58:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Ez2cDave@... writes: To build an accurate scale model of either the Honest John or the V-2, I...
I second that. I "dabbled" in scale by building an Apogee Saturn 1b, mainly because I love that rocket and that was one of the finest kits available. I did a...
You mean like "Josie and the Pussy Cats in Outer Space"? - Jack Jack Hagerty, ARA Press http://www.arapress.com "If God had meant us to be a spacefaring race, ...
In a message dated 6/2/2008 9:02:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Ez2cDave@... writes: Tell that to the WSMC boys and the NARAM Winners . . . "ROTA" is the...
Blake: If you're looking to build a scale model for competition, the D-Region Tomahawk might be a good starter vehicle. The D-Region Tomahawk provides a nice...
Plus super detailing won't do you any good if it's inaccurate or sloppily done. Best to build a simple, clean model, with a nice paint job, than to worry...
To All, I will be happy to scan the original D-Region Tomahawk photos ( I have several ) and supply the uncompressed images to whomever may need them . The...
Since I'm also a Goddard, I was wondering if there could be enough data to scale one of Dr. Goddard's rockets, if they could be modeled.. That's something I...
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the scaleroc group. File : /D-REGION...
scaleroc@yahoogroups....
Jun 3, 2008 3:45 am
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Actually, the File is called "D-REGION TOMAHAWK 12.08GT" and there are 7 photos . . . Dave Fitch In a message dated 6/2/2008 11:46:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight...
Peter Alway 's "Retro Rockets" devotes nearly half of its pages to Goddard's designs, with drawings. I'm a distributor for said book, but Peter hasn't shipped...
In a message dated 6/3/2008 1:23:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jhagerty@... writes: Peter Alway 's "Retro Rockets" devotes nearly half of its pages to...
... They have even scale models of them: http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1157 -- Bill Spadafora http://www.billsplumbing.com...
That thing will never fly, Steve! You may want to look at a couple of Dr. Goddard's later rockets after he moved out to Roswell. Something along the lines of...
Hello, I'm about 75% complete on finishing my cad model of the Nike-Hercules and have already started to get some tooling done, most notably the transition...
In a message dated 6/3/2008 10:26:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time, frazier.keith@... writes: Here's the Question: How much is too much for detailing in a...
Great shot, Steve! That's flying a lot straighter than RHG's ever did :-) - Jack Jack Hagerty, ARA Press http://www.arapress.com "If God had meant us to be a...
... To put it simply. Do I build an all fiberglass kit with detailing already molded? Such as Fin contours and transition(Price $300.00 Limited Run)? Do I...
Thanks George for your comments. Luckly I have free access to a full machine shop, HAAS CNC milling center and a 35 watt Epilog Laser 12 x 24 Laser cutter. ...
Keith Frazier
kbfrazier@...
Jun 3, 2008 8:24 pm
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Hmm . . . A 46", all fiberglass, Nike-Hercules . . . Single-Stage or Two-Stage ? Would you be able to keep it under 1500 gr Liftoff Weight ? What Motor(s) is...