I wasn't sure if I should post this item here or in the "Projects" sub-forum, but ended up settling on this sub-forum, as the topic is scale in nature.

I've been reworking (which, in this case, is a way of saying "replacing") portions of my Argo D-4 Javelin, and the enclosed article shares a play-by-play of the updates I've made to the Payload Adapter. It's been a fun project for me, and I thought you scratch builders out there might find aspects of the build of interest.

I did consider a build thread, but given the length of the discussion, felt the article format was the better vehicle for communication. Apologies for the length, but hope the photos are of interest.

Attached Files

Crafting a Complex Payload Transition (V1).pdf (1.82 MB, 232 views)

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John
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Great detail. Very nicely done!

Wow, John, very nice work on that transition!

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Lee Reep

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Last Completed: Semroc Spaceman

Wow! Great work!

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Looking forward to the rest of the build, with more close-up detail like this!

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I love sanding.

Some further progress on the Javelin 2.0. This time the subject is the Nike-Nike adapter.

With this adapter out of the way, I can turn my attention to the Nike boosters, and that Payload section I've been avoiding. Hope you find the article of interest.

Attached Files

Crafting a Complex Transition - Part II (V2).pdf (1.97 MB, 78 views)

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John
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That was a great read, great work, can you say how much the machined master part cost?

Several years ago, a program called "Yet Another Transition Template Maker" was circulating on the internet.

I saved it for "posterity" . . . ( ZIP file below )

Dave F.

Attached Files

YET ANOTHER TRANSITION TEMPLATE MAKER.zip (1.64 MB, 31 views)

In this article, we'll cover Part I of the building of the Javelin's two Nike boosters. I hope you enjoy the article.

Attached Files

Javelin - Building the Nike Boosters Part I (SM).pdf (1.41 MB, 49 views)

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John
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And Part II

Attached Files

Javelin - Building the Nike Boosters Part II (SM).pdf (1.34 MB, 47 views)

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John
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