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More Progress

Well I have been painting the Type II rocket. It has been primed and the first coat of paint is applied. I need to sand a little bit in some places, then should finish up the next few coat’s by the end of the week.

Then I have to get ready for the special paint effects to be done next week.

One downside I found is there is some body error between the upper section and the lower. But it should not effect the flight it is more cosmetic.

On another note Copenhagen Suborbital recently launched their Sapphire rocket, which was actively guided. It was a success and they can move forward and adjust their systems to get ready to attempt a launch to space.

 

 

 

 

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Rocket Goodness!

Well everyone life is starting to straighten out. The good news is I started working on the Type II rocket again. All the holes have been drilled and the primer is on! Tomorrow I will start with the paint.

I still have to order a new parachute as I never did trust the old one. Plus kevlar card and the most importantly the nomex.

So things are going places!

Also below you can see Space X’s new Merlin 1d Engine!

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To My Readers

Well my wedding and Honeymoon is all over. Being back to work and still working out the logistics of marriage the housing/etc it will be a little bit before I can build rockets again.

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Falcon F9-R Engine Test

Well hello to all my readers, I have been really busy lately with my wedding this last week and I am currently on my honeymoon. I am typing from a hotel before I head to bed.

But I saw this video today and it really made my giggle like a little kid, the reliability of these engines still leave my stunned.

I am excited for the first launch of the F9-R, and am hoping for more test of the landing gear.

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Av-Bay

Well before my wedding day comes around I have spent a little bit of time on the Av-Bay for the Type II rocket.

As you can see in the picture down below, I am fitting two Raven 3 altimeters, one switch and one battery.

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Type II

This friday will be a busy time, as I will be drilling all the holes I measured this last week.

I also plan on drilling the holes for the Sled for the AV-Bay. Then to wire the Av- Bay, with all of this done. I can then start the outside of the rocket, this includes sanding the previous clear coat on the bottom.

Getting it ready for Primer, and Paint.

I have a feeling the Primer and Paint will have to wait until after my marriage and honeymoon. Time is running out, and I have to shift my priorites to that.

Thanks for reading!

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Type II Under Construction

Well today I pulled out my calipers and rulers. Its time to get all the correct holes drilled.

I am very cautious with the altimeter port’s I really want them to be as close to the middle of the Av Bay as possible and the correct size. So I am measuring 3 times and going to drill once.

The lower half of the rocket already has holes for the shear pins, and I will need to drill holes for the Plastic rivets.

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It has been awhile

So again, I am full of excuses. Life has been really busy as I am finishing up school and planning a wedding.

I did finished the nosecone for the Type II rocket, I will also post a write up for how I did the shock cord attachment. Something not a lot of people are using.

I plan on working on the AV Bay on Friday as I finally have a day off with no work and school! Plus my box of supplies from McMaster-Carr is ariving today with more G10/Fr4. So hopefully  I will have the sled cutout and all the holes drilled. Then the only thing left is the vent holes and everything else for the rocket before paint.

Then Paint and more surprises. My wedding is June 7th I am hoping to finish it before then if I can juts sit down and have more then 20 minutes to do work it should be finished.

Pics to come!