Tuesday, April 10, 2012

i-500 Hurricane Rocket - First Flight

A picture is worth a thousand words...

Here is a complete video of the launch, with onboard video.


Basically, the motor had a blowby that created a "second nozzle" on the inside of the rocket. It pressurized the inside of the tube removing the lower part of the tube and two fins two fins with it. Only got 400 ft altitude.
Stay tuned for the second attempt.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Building the "Hurricane" rocket.

Always wanted to make an altimeter supported rocket. Well, here it is: the hurricane.


Wood sealer applied, makes everything sandable

Wood Sealer added. Sanding is next

Not yet sanded
 
Flat black

Drying the paint

Smooth Nosecone with gloss red


Finally


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