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Old 12-26-2009, 10:18 AM
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Default Cloning Centuri Rockets F-16

I have been cloning a few rockets for the last six months, mostly Estes kits. I'm starting to do some Centuri kits now starting with the F-16. It is almost complete, needing the motor assembly glued in and recovery system installed.
The last detail I need is the sidewinder rockets for the wing tips.

I have few decals left to place but I'm not sure where they go, any ideas or help would be appreciated.

I did change the nose cone to an Estes Venom nose cone. I will replace it with the Estes F-15 Screaming Eagle nose cone soon.

I'm planning to clone the F-15 next but I don't have a clue as to the length of the body tube or the correct size outline of the wing and tail parts like the F-16 did. Any help out there?

Daniel
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Old 12-26-2009, 06:47 PM
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Take a look at this thread in the TRF archive on the F15, perhaps it can help a little.

http://www.rocketryforumarchive.com...t=centuri+eagle

airwolfe1 surmised the patterns could be gained through up-scaling the patterns in the plans. And he posted the results in the old rockets yahoo group.
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Old 12-27-2009, 07:23 AM
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Default Centuri F-15 Rocket Clone

Thanks Tim,

Looks like airwolfe1 posted the Fiber Board Fin Set and not an enlargment.
I wish someone would post this in JimZ plan site and/or YORP site.
Anyone build this as a clone?

Daniel
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Old 12-27-2009, 09:44 PM
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Default 4 engine clusters

Time to recycle a rocket only this time to a 4-engine cluster. Any designs out there, that r proven? Thanks! Glenn NAR# 89197
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