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07-02-2006, 08:17 PM
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Know what ya mean about low point. I think they call it instead of writers block it's called design block. I think its time Craig went to the dark side of the design world......  Its called Sci-Fi. Sweet!  My favorite Sci-Fi links: http://www.cube3.com/starbase.htm http://www.starships.com/SF_LinksP2.HTML http://www.wolfsshipyard.mystarship.com/drawings.html http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/index.html http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/index.html http://xplanes.free.fr/stato/stato-29.html http://www.personal.psu.edu/dob104/.../us/qdrone.html http://www.vectorsite.net/twuav.html Also Craig, some rockets of mine never get finished or even painted. If my designs are lucky the will at least test fly with some primer. I am not very patient when it comes to a good paint job.  Wishing you the Best, JP James Pierson NAR# 77907 
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07-02-2006, 09:51 PM
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That link to "Designations Systems" in your list is one I've frequented. It's where I got the data for the AeroBee 150 models...
Watched one of the History / Discovery channels while they were showing "Secret Soviet Fighters", and saw some interesting things that might be possible to model... I just need to get some of these models in my post-build/pre-primer queue finished to the point of painting. There are some in this stash going back to before the Barclone days started. I just feel the need to finish some, like my Estes Omega and Avenger...
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#514
07-02-2006, 11:24 PM
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New Plan -- GQM-163A Coyote
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The real-world also has a few "sweet treats" still available. Here's one that I spotted tonight, which has similarities to the Aerobee 150... The GQM-163A "Coyote", a boosted solid-fuel ramjet. This one gets "coolness" points just for attempting it. Looks really nice, too. Shame to just use it for target practice... This is scaled to the drawings found on the Designations Systems website. (Addendum) The model is semi-scale, as the fins and air intakes were not dimensioned clearly on the website. The fin shapes are approximations only, but they're close. Length: 16.5" Diameter: 1.04" (ST-10) Fin Span: 4.3" Weight: 1.5 oz A8-3......168'......12 FPS B4-4......385'......10 FPS B6-4......390'.......6 FPS C6-5......811'......14 FPS The model as-depicted is of the upper stage only. I will try to develop a booster to match this model later. The upper section has all of the visual eye-catching appeal... Enjoy!
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07-02-2006, 11:32 PM
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I always sand too far, and wind up having to patch and sand some more. My skills at finishing are...well...abrasive, to say the least... I'm just tired of looking at them collecting dust and not being at least primered. Some of them still need parts, and I'm working on those now that Carl is stocking the Estes-dimensioned rings (and other items). Using the spray-can Kilz has become my finishing system of choice, now. No more FNF tubs, and no more glopping it on and hoping the fins don't warp. I only have to wait about a week before sanding it down, to let it fully cure and leech out all the solvents. It seems to sand better...
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#516
07-03-2006, 08:21 PM
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What about using small "spar" fins (really no more than balsa "boards") alternating with the "shaped" fins? That's the first thing I thought of when I saw the picture. Or maybe four spars plus the two fins, laid out in a six-fin pattern... that'd look kind of cool... ... add a couple of dowels and a pod or two... no, wait, wandering off into exoticland again...
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07-03-2006, 08:54 PM
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I had to think about which model you were describing... Sky Marshall... When you say "spar fins" I presume you're talking about simple posts of, say, 1/8" square basswood at regular intervals around the inside of the ring fin, right? I'll try adding some to the RockSim file and see what it looks like...
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#518
07-03-2006, 09:05 PM
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More Cool Inspiration
Craig, very nice design. I think you have found an easier way build a difficult rocket design. I have a Launch Pad kit called the Krypton that has simular ramjets to the Coyote. Its has Bt's for ramjets that are shroueded with paper. It's rated a skill level 5 and that's above my skill level.
I have been saving a few photo's that I thought were cool but have found no scale data for them as of yet. Enjoy, JP James Pierson NAR# 77907
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07-03-2006, 11:18 PM
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Sorry, joined the party late... Quote:
Not what I was thinking of, but that'd work pretty well. I was thinking more in terms of vanes rather than spars... sorry for the imprecise language. Either way would be sturdier, and still look cool.
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#520
07-05-2006, 12:03 AM
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New Plan -- CSL Lightfoot
The third in the spectacular Civil Space Liner series...
Named after Gordon Lightfoot... I surprised myself as to how this Bident derivative turned out. The D12-3 is the right motor for this bird, and the performance is not out of any ballpark. Length: 41.8" Diameter: 1.5" (BC-1043) Fin Span: 7.04" Weight: 3.71 oz D12-3......560'......22 FPS Dv Use a 48" rod, 3/16" diameter, to launch this bird. It only requires 35" to reach flight V, but the bird is longer than a standard rod... Enjoy!
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