Tau Zero Prototype II-B (with new improved engine hook/tube coupler motor retention), October 29, 2006.

Closeup of fin damage.

Jay and Tau Zero ST-10/BT-70 1.33-1.37X Tau Zero upscale, rocketry demonstration at Morningside Elementary School, Twin Falls, Idaho, May 2009.
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Jay Goemmer
"Centuri Guy"/"Tau Zero"
Semroc SAM #0029
NAR 86131

Jay's SEMROC "Tau Zero" -- Get your own kit now!


Centuri Guy to Dean H. Fox: "Here's your SLS Tau Zero, sir. Would you like Ion Cannons with that?"

Didn't I make a big nose cone for one...somewhere?

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"I'm a sandman. I've never killed anyone. I terminate runners when their time is up." Logan from "Logan's Run"

http://excelsiorrocketry.com/

I've actually got two of your gorgeous Tau Zero upscale (SLS class) nosecones, Gordy --- I'm the proud owner of SLS Tau Zero's 1 and 3.

Pics one of these days when I remember to shoot 'em!

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Dean Fox
NAR #53946SR

---- "Wherever you go, there you are"

OK, see when you wait a year from the time I make the part until you build it I tend to forget.

I don't even remember doing two of them!

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"I'm a sandman. I've never killed anyone. I terminate runners when their time is up." Logan from "Logan's Run"

http://excelsiorrocketry.com/

Gordy made four ST-10 based 1.37X upscales and three "SLS" 1.75X versions, which Dean has two of in his possession.

That was probably back in 2008.

And yes, they're *gorgeous.*

Cheers,

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Jay Goemmer
"Centuri Guy"/"Tau Zero"
Semroc SAM #0029
NAR 86131

Jay's SEMROC "Tau Zero" -- Get your own kit now!


Centuri Guy to Dean H. Fox: "Here's your SLS Tau Zero, sir. Would you like Ion Cannons with that?"

What?!? You actually *built* one?

I need to see the gorgeous pictures, please.


Cheers,

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Jay Goemmer
"Centuri Guy"/"Tau Zero"
Semroc SAM #0029
NAR 86131

Jay's SEMROC "Tau Zero" -- Get your own kit now!


Centuri Guy to Dean H. Fox: "Here's your SLS Tau Zero, sir. Would you like Ion Cannons with that?"

I did???

Holy $&@* I don't remember any of that!

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"I'm a sandman. I've never killed anyone. I terminate runners when their time is up." Logan from "Logan's Run"

http://excelsiorrocketry.com/

It must be all that balsa dust your breathing

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Jon
SAM #0396
BAR 02/07
NAR 86940
KF4GUL
Aim high, fly straight!

Or Smoking!!!

I actually took a whole series during the build process, but do you think I can find the darn things?

I'm traveling this week and next, but will see if I can grab a snapshot or two when I get home and post. The SLS TZ is really a nice build and a good flier (not to mention Gordy's balsa work on that cone...we're talking "work of art in wood", here).

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Dean Fox
NAR #53946SR

---- "Wherever you go, there you are"