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Pickle is constructed
of a simple paper tube I picked up somewhere. The three fins are
made of foamboard and the nosecone is a piece of rigid foam. Neat
trick here...I formed the cone by rolling it on the kitchen table, applying
more pressure to one end than the other. Presto....cone shape!
I built Pickle because I've always liked the short stubby rockets like
Estes Fatboy and some others.
Launch: Pickles first flight showed it was a winner. A bit
of weathervaning but you have to expect that with rockets of this type.
Altitude wasn't spectacular but was acceptable. The streamer is probably
not enough for this one but the rocket probably cost me 25 cents to make
so I'm not too worried. Over several flights this rocket has proved
to be durable and entertaining. I recommend delving into the short,
stubby class of rockets.
Length: 13.5"
Diameter: 2"
Weight: 3.5 oz
Recovery: streamer
Engine: B6-4, C5-3, C6-5
Max altitude: 350'
Total flights: 5 |
