I liked the 18" because it still hinted at the "longness" of the Thunder series, but had the squashed "been-chasing-parked-cars" look of the other goonies. I have since tried the color separation at 6" red, 12" white and it looks a lot better that way too.

As for a name, I also (re)considered "Goony Roc" which may be more appropriate since the fins and BT diameter are the same.

This is fun. I wonder how I'm going to talk my wife into letting me buy this program once the trial period runs out.

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John Lance Ladd
Yoyodyne Propulsion Systems
Grovers Mill, NJ
Established 1938
lladd.netau.net

I shrunk the length because we had just seen one at 18" earlier, and because most of the Goony series from Jim Flis were short-bodied...

Now, here's one for you and Jay...

The Thunder Pig, aka Thunder Swine...

Starting point is the Fat Boy...

Craig...

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Whew-wee!

Had to take a quickie break from the barnyard for a while...

This is an Estes-diametered model, similar to the Empyria-class ships, but smaller. The engine shrouds and the canopy are hollow balsa, but could be created from vacuum-formed styrene to make the model lighter. The simulations show it will fly as-is, with reasonable performance.

Enjoy!

Craig McGraw

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Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "when pigs fly"!

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John Lance Ladd
Yoyodyne Propulsion Systems
Grovers Mill, NJ
Established 1938
lladd.netau.net

How about "Watching... for pigs on the wing..."

Craig...

You know I HAD to mention something about pink flying objects...

I presume everyone's heard that TPF is getting together -- INCLUDING Waters -- for a benefit concert hosted by Bono...

First time in 25 years with all four on the same stage -- at the same time -- not trying to sue the bangers out of each other...

I wonder if the reunion will last as long as it takes Titebond III to dry?

Of course, we all know hell froze over back in 1995, so I suppose this was ultimately inevitable...

Anyone care to come up with some Pink-sounding names? Keep in mind "Interstellar Overdrive" has already been claimed by at least one fellow BAR on this forum...

Care for a rocket called a "Relic"?

Or how about "The Pict"?

Or even "Eugene's Axe"?

Lasers...

Craig...

Ha! Taking from the Animals album, how about Thunder Dog? (There's no need to fear, Thunder Dog is here!) Okay, I'm just being corny.

As far as Floyd themes go, maybe Crazy Diamond (a "cone of death" with triangle fins). I'll have to look through my CD's and come up with some more.

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John Lance Ladd
Yoyodyne Propulsion Systems
Grovers Mill, NJ
Established 1938
lladd.netau.net

Thunder Dog is a good name... Like TurboDog is a good name for a brew...

Crazy Diamond is also good...

Sky Gig...

Arnold's Laundry...


Craig

Not a pig on the wing, or a pig in a poke, either...

Watch out for the Axe Man, Eugene, as this bird takes to flight!

RS8 says it's stable to over 900' with a D12.

Enjoy!

Craig McGraw

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I'm thinking this Floyd reunion is going to be like the Guess Who reunion of a few years back. Everyone will have their own quadrant of the stage to prowl and none of the others will be allowed to cross predetermined lines. No looking at one another either. Sounds good on paper, but I'll call it a success when an album of new, collaborative material shows up in stores. Shall I start holding my breath?

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Bill Eichelberger
NAR 79563

http://wallyum.blogspot.com/

I miss being SAM 0058

Build floor: Estes - Low Boom SST Semroc - Marauder, Shrike, SST Shuttle

In paint: Canaroc - Starfighter Scorpion Centuri - Mini Dactyl Estes - F-22 Air Superiority Fighter, Multi-Roc, Solar Sailer II, Xarconian Cruiser Semroc - Cyber III

Ready to fly: Estes - Solar Sailer II Semroc - Earmark