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Forum: Projects
04-28-2013, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 579
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JohnNGA
It shows time to apogee at 7-8 sec, so I guess a...It shows time to apogee at 7-8 sec, so I guess a E9-8 would work, but prior flights on similar weight (230) in different rockets tend to want to go off at an angle. Might try a it on a longer rod. |
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Forum: Projects
04-28-2013, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 579
Posted By
JohnNGA
I recently finished a clone of the 1962 Aero-Dart...I recently finished a clone of the 1962 Aero-Dart (Thanks..Stefanj). I was thinking of 1st flight on an E9 but it 'just' feels too heavy. Open Rocket checks out but.. me thinks it will fly on a E15. |
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Forum: Rocket Boosted Gliders
04-14-2013, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 2,574
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JohnNGA
I built the Raven also and it came apart as well...I built the Raven also and it came apart as well at the pod mount. Repaired it and used some gauze(ala scout) to reinforce and it will glide forever. |
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Forum: Kit Collecting
02-18-2013, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,241
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JohnNGA
Eric, great job..I started rocketry in 62 seeing...Eric, great job..I started rocketry in 62 seeing all the old kits brought back good times. |
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Forum: Plans
02-15-2013, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 620
Posted By
JohnNGA
Carl,
Thanks so much for the scans and...Carl, Thanks so much for the scans and info, I should have a working LIA-77 in a couple of days. Thanks also for Semroc, great products but most important, the best customer service! Thanks... |
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Forum: Plans
02-14-2013, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 620
Posted By
JohnNGA
Centuri LIA-77 Launch padI came across an original Centuri igniter/deflector a while back and have been trying to replicate the tripod. I've built a couple by trying to scale from photos, just can't get the look right. ... |
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Forum: Plans
02-11-2013, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,189
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JohnNGA
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Forum: Plans
02-11-2013, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,189
Posted By
JohnNGA
Way back in 85 (before my NAR membership) I made...Way back in 85 (before my NAR membership) I made probably 250+ Teleflite C-9 motors. They would kick like a mule (or B-14) and I did use the blast shield, but never had any 'problems'. |
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Forum: Projects
02-08-2013, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 2,263
Posted By
JohnNGA
Hey Doug, We think alot alike on the 24mm 1st...Hey Doug, We think alot alike on the 24mm 1st stage. I went with the vents but didn't use a motor hook, in hindsight wish I had. How did it perform with the C and D boost. Wish I had came across... |
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Forum: Projects
02-08-2013, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 2,263
Posted By
JohnNGA
Thanks ..It's a clone (thanks Semroc). Photo was...Thanks ..It's a clone (thanks Semroc). Photo was a Christmas present from my wife...it is one of his 1932 rockets. |
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Forum: Projects
02-08-2013, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 2,263
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JohnNGA
Back cover of 1966 Estes catalog, Ninfinger has...Back cover of 1966 Estes catalog, Ninfinger has it. Thanks, John |
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Forum: Projects
02-08-2013, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 2,263
Posted By
JohnNGA
Recently finished a Farside X, I also built a...Recently finished a Farside X, I also built a 24mm 1st stage to go with it, I think you will enjoy this build, I have yet to fly it..maybe this weekend. |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
01-12-2013, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 3,017
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JohnNGA
Wow...died and gone to Flight Systems Heaven, ...Wow...died and gone to Flight Systems Heaven, FSI was my favorite, loved the F100, catos and all. |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
12-02-2012, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 518
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JohnNGA
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Forum: Model Rocket History
10-21-2012, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,283
Posted By
JohnNGA
Every time I see the Mark 1 in flight, I am left...Every time I see the Mark 1 in flight, I am left in awe that rocket pretty much started it all. Again, great job and more than welcome. |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
09-10-2012, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,283
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JohnNGA
The original Mark 1 NC was made of...The original Mark 1 NC was made of cardboard/tagboard(I think). The 40 F was actually a fireworks NC from the Estes fireworks line. Carl would probably know. |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
09-04-2012, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,283
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JohnNGA
This attachment in this forum has some good...This attachment in this forum has some good photos of Mark1 and 2. oldrocketforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9507 |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
09-02-2012, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,283
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JohnNGA
Yeah, times have changed. Growing up in mid 60's...Yeah, times have changed. Growing up in mid 60's every town had an American Raceways track, 8 lanes, Cox controllers, Stromberg cars ....good memories. When I was on R&R in Japan 1969 found a track... |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
09-01-2012, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,283
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JohnNGA
Slot cars...my other hobby, Going racing this...Slot cars...my other hobby, Going racing this weekend, got an old Classic Manta Ray and a Dyna Charger. |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
08-31-2012, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,283
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JohnNGA
I believe that it was only RTF and probably a...I believe that it was only RTF and probably a very limited production. There is a great photo on one of these sites of Mrs. Carlisle and a Mark 1 and 2, I just don't remember where... |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
08-28-2012, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 935
Posted By
JohnNGA
So sorry to hear that..I always liked the Coaster...So sorry to hear that..I always liked the Coaster rockets. I have cloned a 2/3 scale Centauri (glides great) and also a 1/2 scale Super-Son. Godspeed. |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
05-24-2012, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,283
Posted By
JohnNGA
That would be me.. The Mark 1 that I built...That would be me.. The Mark 1 that I built turned out about 12 inches overall so I got my scaling a little off. Flies great on a A3-4t. John |
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Forum: Mission Control
04-30-2012, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 486
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JohnNGA
Clayton is a real pretty town. We love the...Clayton is a real pretty town. We love the downtown area, has a great hardware store. John |
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Forum: Mission Control
04-30-2012, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 486
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JohnNGA
Hi..Another Northeast Ga guy here (Clarkesville...Hi..Another Northeast Ga guy here (Clarkesville Helen area) Not too many flying areas up here, usually fly club launches (SoAR 571). Might see you at one. Take care, John |
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Forum: Model Rocket History
04-14-2012, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 7,522
Posted By
JohnNGA
Yes, used different photos. There's one somewhere...Yes, used different photos. There's one somewhere of Mrs. Carlisle shown with a Mark 1&2, I tried to scale from that. I used balsa for fins and turned the N/C. |
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