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jeffyjeep 04-19-2019 02:05 PM

Build Thread: Estes Saturn V #1969
 
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I've opened and inventoried the contents of this exciting kit. I've assembled the (5) faux engine bells that "The Vixen" will paint by hand. I've also joined the halves of the (4) molded styrene fins and welded then internally with Tenax7r.

The hollow construction the fins begs me to "post mount" them to the airframe--much like I did with the 1:45 scale Little Joe II. Instead of rods cut from bamboo chopsticks like I did with the LJII, I'll cut the rods from bamboo grilling skewers.

Here we go!

TBC

rocketguy101 04-19-2019 03:08 PM

I forget if it has been mentioned on this forum, but there is an issue with the wrap not lining up properly...I believe Chris M has a write up on his blog about it. I look forward to following this thread! Your Mercury Little Joe helped me along.

EDIT: linky to blog http://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot...rn-v-inter.html

jeffyjeep 04-19-2019 06:54 PM

Ah so! Thanks for the link.

TBC

jeffyjeep 04-22-2019 09:07 AM

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The CM and LES is now assembled. The construction is a downsized match of the 1:45 scale LJII capsule and LES. The escape motor is a length of 3/16" launch lug instead of the usual molded plastic "stick" that was often warped in the previous SV kits. I much prefer this new one.

TBC

jeffyjeep 04-22-2019 09:12 AM

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The base wrap of the upper stage taper is a little too tight on both the BT and on the coupler, so I'll remake the conical wrap by enlarging the flat cutout by a BCH (2 or 3%) onto card stock and then trying it again.

This will have to wait until I return from a job in Burlington, NC.

TBC

tbzep 04-22-2019 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffyjeep
The CM and LES is now assembled. The construction is a downsized match of the 1:45 scale LJII capsule and LES. The escape motor is a length of 3/16" launch lug instead of the usual molded plastic "stick" that was often warped in the previous SV kits. I much prefer this new one.

TBC

That's how the Centuri escape motor was done. :cool:

tbzep 04-22-2019 10:54 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffyjeep
The base wrap of the upper stage taper is a little too tight on both the BT and on the coupler, so I'll remake the conical wrap by enlarging the flat cutout by a BCH (2 or 3%) onto card stock and then trying it again.

This will have to wait until I return from a job in Burlington, NC.

TBC

The 2157 had a fitment issue there also. I haven't built one, but my son had to print a new wrap for his.

jeffyjeep 04-22-2019 01:17 PM

Ah so. Then I’m glad I scanned the card stock sheet.

TBC

Newbomb Turk 04-24-2019 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffyjeep
This will have to wait until I return from a job in Burlington, NC.

TBC


Shouldn't a job in Burlington, NC have to wait until you finish this build thread?

jeffyjeep 04-24-2019 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbomb Turk
Shouldn't a job in Burlington, NC have to wait until you finish this build thread?

I wish.


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