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Old 10-29-2010, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tbzep
Add detail to the rocket such as hydrogen or atmospheric sampling scoops, deflector arrays, antennae dishes, bulbous fin tips/instrument pods, etc. and use thicker balsa fins to make the model more draggy. From there, add a bit of weight until it works out with the C6-5's. The actual detail bits can vary based on whether you want the model to look like a scientific research, civilian passenger, military, or other type vehicle.


You beat me to it. I was going to suggest up-scaling the fins 10% to add some drag, but I think I like your idea for sampling scoops, etc., even better.
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