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Old 01-04-2013, 05:52 PM
Andy Greene Andy Greene is offline
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Default Q-Modeling Nike X ??

I have a Q-Modeling Nike -X (retro mega) kit that the body tube was damaged on and the nosecone was garbage. The original tube is 24 inches long - I have an extra 18 inch tube and a good nosecone I was thinking about using instead. So basically , I will loose 6 inches of body tube length. That puts it roughly at 39 inches on at 2.6 tube . What are going to be my downsides and what to look out for. I would love to upgrade it to 29mm but think I will keep it at 24mm for now.

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Old 01-04-2013, 05:57 PM
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You'll have a tough time making it 29mm later. Why not just couple another piece of tube to what you have to make it the proper length?
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Old 01-04-2013, 06:02 PM
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You'll have a tough time making it 29mm later. Why not just couple another piece of tube to what you have to make it the proper length?


Its designed as a 24mm now- I considered upgrading it to 29mm but now that I'm loosing that length I'm thinking keep it 24mm. A replacement tube the same length isnt a big deal- I can order one. Was just trying something a little off the beaten path and use the parts I have was all.

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Old 01-05-2013, 08:35 AM
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I have to agree with Chadrog.
You'll miss the 6 inches; it just won't look quite right (stubby). I have one, and it flies great with the 24mm mount, but I'm using Aerotech single-use E15's and E30's.
The only critique I have is that the original BT is a bit thin-walled for my taste. If you want to fly with 29mm, you might think about upgrading the tube altogether to something a bit more stout.
It is very nice when built 'scale.'

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Old 01-06-2013, 12:10 AM
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I agree with the others who have posted. Use a full length body tube. You may have stability issues with a shorter body tube as there is quite a bit of structure in the aft end of the rocket.

I have built and flown my Q Modeling Nike-X once. It happened at NARAM-49 with an AeroTech E15-4W motor. That was a nice flight.
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Old 01-06-2013, 04:38 PM
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Thanks for the advice all , I'm really in no rush on this one so- original body tube length it is .
Will post some pics when I get closer to done.

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