Armed with a Galan Pang sketch, I've set about to build a flying model rocket version.

Should be a challenging build, just right for a long cold winter.

BT-300 based with a rear eject 29mm spool.

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John Simmons a.k.a. "Lakeroadster"
NAR 113985
My Fleet with Build Data: Lakeroadster's Rocket Shop

Open Rocket shows it to be a flyer on a G80 or slighter less robust motor.

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John Simmons a.k.a. "Lakeroadster"
NAR 113985
My Fleet with Build Data: Lakeroadster's Rocket Shop

Made some progress on the CAD model...

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John Simmons a.k.a. "Lakeroadster"
NAR 113985
My Fleet with Build Data: Lakeroadster's Rocket Shop

Well, it certainly has the appeal of an Edsel.

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Paul
If we weren't all crazy, we would go insane - Jimmy Buffett
NAR #87246 www.wooshrocketry.org

Made some changes to the CAD model. Flipped the upper rear stabilizers which more resembles the sketch by Galan Pang.

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John Simmons a.k.a. "Lakeroadster"
NAR 113985
My Fleet with Build Data: Lakeroadster's Rocket Shop

Looks closer to a DeSoto, another deservedly DEFUNCT vehicle brand.

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When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!!

Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't !
Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY.
ALL systems are GO for MAYHEM, AGITATION, CHAOS, TURMOIL, FIASCOS, AGGRAVATION, INSTIGATION, NUISANCE-ACTION, and HAVOC !

It's all in the grille...

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John Simmons a.k.a. "Lakeroadster"
NAR 113985
My Fleet with Build Data: Lakeroadster's Rocket Shop

That "grille" is more like an ugly BEAK/SNOOT.

I have a 2nd cousin that collects/restores Edsels of all things....
Brains does not run on that side of the family.

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When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!!

Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't !
Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY.
ALL systems are GO for MAYHEM, AGITATION, CHAOS, TURMOIL, FIASCOS, AGGRAVATION, INSTIGATION, NUISANCE-ACTION, and HAVOC !

I want to see the inside of the cockpit. When I was a young lad, our neighbors had an Edsel. I loved the automatic transmission push buttons in the center of the steering wheel.

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Lee Reep
NAR 55948

Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B
In the Paint Shop: Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp

The push button shifter was optional on the Edsel. Interesting idea, but was high maintenance at that time in history.

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'Til next time,

Mike Toelle

NAR 31692 L1

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