mysteryrc

As some of you know I did not have successful flights. I am excited to rebuild this rocket with a very thin layer of fiberglass. I will post pictures and gladly accept input and advice. Please stay tuned. 5,4,3,2,1...

mysteryrc

Well I got the fins removed. Sanded off some paint, and put a layer of glass on the lower section of the rocket. Well I ran out of resin. I will need to get more to do the upper section and the fins. I removed the 3/16" launch lug. I was thinking about glassing on a 1/4" brass tubing for the new launch lug. Lots of sanding to be done. I'm guessing the glass I'm using is only going to add 3-4 oz of weight. I did lose the original balsa nose cone. Suggestions on where to get a new one. I do have a nose cone that will fit temporarily. I could fill with glass, and machine to look like original. This may take some time to get right.

grotto2

Glad to hear you're giving it another try, mystery.
If the nose cone is good enough to do a test flight, it might be smart to do that before investing a lot of time and money in the model. I don't think you have to do much in the way of a finish, either before the bugs are worked out.
-Ron

mysteryrc

I have the body fiberglassed now. Some sanding to do still. Then onto the fins. I have to make 2 new fins as they were not useable. I will then epoxy them on and fiberglass the fins as well. I will test flight with the nosecone I have, and if all goes well I will try to get correct nose cone. Pics soon.