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That is correct. Rocket Doctor was Ken Montanye. Ken had me setup the Ask the Doctor section here on YORF years ago when he was still active in the hobby.
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I've eaten off worse plates.
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Oh, forgive us, your worship.
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Ditto to EXACTLY what you just said above, Bill.
Reminds me of a certain "Big Bang Theory" character.
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Since we are on the subject of Astron Invader, here is a picture from the early 60s. My Invader is at the back, leaning against the wall. Silver tips on the plate, black down the middle, red fins. Also a bit of checkerboard. I think I was trying to use up the sheet. Bits and pieces on a number of rockets. And names on about everything. I think I still have that decal sheet with a couple remaining letters. After over 50 years, I wonder how well they slide off the paper backing?
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Was there any discussion on why the change to no dihedral in later versions? Earl
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Eliminating dihedral that is not required for stable flight would simplify construction.
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My Astron Invader flew (launched) like crap. Retired mine after 3 awful fails.
I've flown all sorts of model aircraft from hand built free flight to 1/3 scale seaplanes, yet I could not get the Astron Invader to fly straight, let alone launch straight. Just a looping death dive each time. |
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Sounds like a "prank" flight profile I'd design.
"Let's watch these goons try to get THIS THING to fly..."
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Yeah, understand that but I was wondering if Dorffler's reasoning was the same or if it was driven by some other reason. Earl
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