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0 2018/07/21 20:00:11
This is the aft interstage withe the beginning of the stringers being attached.
This is the aft interstage withe the beginning of the stringers being attached.
0 2018/07/24 14:36:07
This is the aft interstage with the beginning of the stringers being layed down.
This is the aft interstage with the beginning of the stringers being layed down.
0 2018/07/24 15:23:02
One of the four fin shrouds i cut out of a tube as replacements for the resin ones.
One of the four fin shrouds i cut out of a tube as replacements for the resin ones.
0 2018/07/25 16:57:31
This is the pattern for the stringers. I simply use a pin to poke a small hole at each end of the lines.
This is the pattern for the stringers. I simply use a pin to poke a small hole at each end of the lines.
0 2018/07/25 17:02:37
Then using tape to literally connect the dots I use a pencil along the tape's edge.
Then using tape to literally connect the dots I use a pencil along the tape's edge.
0 2018/07/25 17:04:36
And now the beginning of the stringers using CA glue.
And now the beginning of the stringers using CA glue.
0 2018/07/25 17:07:20
Now the finished shroud.
Now the finished shroud.
0 2018/07/25 17:10:34
With resin fin attached.
With resin fin attached.
0 2018/07/25 17:14:46
You get the idea.
You get the idea.
0 2018/07/25 17:17:33
One of the four lower wraps that fit between the shrouds.
One of the four lower wraps that fit between the shrouds.
0 2018/07/25 17:26:28
One of four lower wraps that fit between the fin shrouds.
One of four lower wraps that fit between the fin shrouds.
0 2018/07/25 17:28:20
Now the shrouds have been attached.
Now the shrouds have been attached.
0 2018/07/25 17:30:53
Bottom view regarding how things fit.
Bottom view regarding how things fit.
0 2018/07/25 17:33:34
And now with the lower bulkhead epoxied in place.
And now with the lower bulkhead epoxied in place.
0 2018/07/25 17:34:58
Lower section almost finished save for installation of the engine retainer.
Lower section almost finished save for installation of the engine retainer.
0 2018/07/25 17:36:44
Roughing up one end of the motor tube for applying JB Weld to.
Roughing up one end of the motor tube for applying JB Weld to.
0 2018/07/25 17:39:05
The retainer is now 'welded' to the tube.
The retainer is now 'welded' to the tube.
0 2018/07/25 17:41:34
Now with the retainer cap screwed on.
Now with the retainer cap screwed on.
0 2018/07/25 17:43:51
Next came the wrap for the upper first stage, interstage and lower second stage area. This is simply applied as one piece.
Next came the wrap for the upper first stage, interstage and lower second stage area. This is simply applied as one piece.
0 2018/07/25 19:46:11
The beginning of scratch building the aft interstage using 0.030 sheet styrene for the base.
The beginning of scratch building the aft interstage using 0.030 sheet styrene for the base.
0 2018/07/25 20:27:20
And now starting to lay down the 1 mm x 1 mm stringers.
And now starting to lay down the 1 mm x 1 mm stringers.
0 2018/07/25 20:30:17
Almost done.
Almost done.
0 2018/07/25 20:34:15
The stringers are all layed down.
The stringers are all layed down.
0 2018/07/26 08:24:20
Access panel has been made and installed.
Access panel has been made and installed.
0 2018/07/26 21:28:11
These are found on the lower section of the fin shrouds. I believe they act as diversionary air damns. Two on each shroud.
These are found on the lower section of the fin shrouds. I believe they act as diversionary air damns. Two on each shroud.
0 2018/07/26 21:31:56
Umbilical connector, vent drain valves and access panel made from sheet and tubular styrene.
Umbilical connector, vent drain valves and access panel made from sheet and tubular styrene.
0 2018/07/27 16:02:08
These connectors and fill and drain valves go down at the bottom of the first stage.
These connectors and fill and drain valves go down at the bottom of the first stage.
0 2018/07/27 16:46:29
Vents were penciled in then drilled out on the aft interstage.
Vents were penciled in then drilled out on the aft interstage.
0 2018/07/28 12:38:15
Now details are being added to the rocket. This is the top of the second stage.
Now details are being added to the rocket. This is the top of the second stage.
0 2018/07/28 12:40:27
Some of the friendly folks working here.
Some of the friendly folks working here.
0 2018/07/28 16:42:42
More great people behind the counter.
More great people behind the counter.
0 2018/07/28 16:43:13
The table I work at along with my David Weeks drawings.
The table I work at along with my David Weeks drawings.
0 2018/07/28 16:43:52
A shot of an empty early morning shot with my Z4 in front.
A shot of an empty early morning shot with my Z4 in front.
0 2018/07/28 16:44:26
The lower half at my 'work space' in Starbucks.
The lower half at my 'work space' in Starbucks.
0 2018/07/28 16:50:33
Detail for the lower wrap on the third stage.
Detail for the lower wrap on the third stage.
0 2018/07/29 18:33:09
I'm using Flite Metal on the two APS units. I'll see how this works before determining whether or not I'll switch to paint instead.
I'm using Flite Metal on the two APS units. I'll see how this works before determining whether or not I'll switch to paint instead.
0 2018/07/29 22:16:52
Four hold down posts found at the bottom of the first stage.
Four hold down posts found at the bottom of the first stage.
0 2018/07/30 16:25:16
Umbilical connector and fill valve at the bottom of the second stage.
Umbilical connector and fill valve at the bottom of the second stage.
0 2018/07/30 16:26:47
I used metal etched and resin parts from Oz Mods and Shapeways. Shapeways did the lower radiator panels, everything else is from Oz Mods.
I used metal etched and resin parts from Oz Mods and Shapeways. Shapeways did the lower radiator panels, everything else is from Oz Mods.
0 2018/07/31 10:40:58
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