| This rocket is a standoff
scale model of the North Korean Taepodong 1 missile. It is constructed
of a handmade paper bodytube, a lathe turned wooden reducer and nosecone.
The fins are thin cardstock.
Launch: First flight was with a B6-4 that nearly sent it out of
sight. Flight was straight and steady with only minor deviation due
to wind. Recover was within 100 feet of pad with only some minor
chute melting damage. Must use more wadding.
Length: 19"
Diameter: booster section 1.25", upper stage section .75"
Weight: 2.5 oz
Recovery: small chute.
Engines: B6-4, C5-3, C6-5
Max altitude: estimated to be 800'
Total flights: 1
  
Midbody
Tail and nose
Tail section
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