Ye Olde Rocket Forum

Go Back   Ye Olde Rocket Forum > Work Bench > Projects
User Name
Password
Auctions Register FAQ Members List Calendar Today's Posts Search Mark Forums Read


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #11  
Old 07-01-2017, 12:22 PM
LeeR's Avatar
LeeR LeeR is offline
Retired with Way Too Many Kits
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,222
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by BEC
I'm not surprised that the Estes kit was simplified from the DoM version. All those nose cones would also make the kit more expensive - eight of them altogether, just like the Trident.

Splitting the one that has to be cut in half and shaping it is still one of the more challenging aspects of building the Semroc rendition of the DoM model.

It would be interesting to see if the Crusade ship was intentionally or unintentionally inspired by either one.


I just looked at the DOM version. I'm thinking that the split nose cones was maybe the deciding factor in putting the plans back in the filing cabinet -- save it for another day.

Ispeaking of Tridents, I've got an upscale in storage that has 3 nose cones that need to be turned. Definitely a long-term project, I started this 20 years ago. Here's a picture. The parts are just kind of placed approximately for the picture. The three ducting tubes are 34" tubes that need to be lengthened to about 45" as I recall. And I think I have the two nose cones for the uppermost body tube reversed. The main tube is 2.35" diameter, and the overall height will be over 6 feet. It would be nice to complete, even if it is just a display model.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:  110224.jpg
Views: 12
Size:  1.00 MB  
__________________
Lee Reep
NAR 55948

Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold!
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 07-01-2017, 12:42 PM
BEC's Avatar
BEC BEC is offline
Master Modeler
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Auburn, Washington
Posts: 3,643
Default

Well....perhaps. But http://www.erockets.biz/semroc-flyi...ship-excalibur/ has lots of the hard work done. The split cones and quite a bit of shaping on the upper cabin are some work, but the model comes out nicely.

This one has seen a few rough moments but still looks nice from a distance, and it flies nicely.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:  Excailibur.jpg
Views: 19
Size:  31.1 KB  Click image for larger version

Name:  Excalibur_2.jpg
Views: 16
Size:  145.4 KB  
__________________
Bernard Cawley
NAR 89040 L1 - Life Member
SAM 0061
AMA 42160
KG7AIE
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:57 PM.


Powered by: vBulletin Version 3.0.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Ye Olde Rocket Shoppe © 1998-2024