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Vostok


      Vostok was created entirely by hand.  The body tube is handmade by wrapping craft paper around PVC pipe, all the shrouds and booster strap-ons are made of thick paper.  The nosecone was turned on a lathe then hollowed out to save weight.  Four tiny balsa fins keep it going straight.  The CG on this one is just about at the tip of the strap-ons.  It is not truly scale as the strap-ons are about 20% too small and the interstage lattice work is just painted on.  I am very happy with it and plan to create several more Russian rocket replicas soon. 

Launch:

     First launch was with a C5-3.  The rocket lifted nicely and flew straight and true.  I had my doubts based on my prior experiences with the Soyuzeless model I had created earlier.  The chute deployed on time and the rocket came down very close to the launcher.  Descent was rather fast, so I may need to put a bit more chute in there.  Additional flights were made on a C6-5 (very nice) and a B6-4 (okay but not the best). 

Length: 15"
Diameter: 1.25"
Weight: 2.4 oz
Recovery: 8" parachute
Engine:  B6-4, C5-3, C6-5
Max altitude: 600'
Total flights: 3


Nosecone                  Engine                   Lugs

Note: Recovery system is a parachute made from a trash bag and a piece of 
string is used for the shock cord. 


Mount                          Nose                              Tail 

Note: engine retaining clip is made from a paperclip glued into the mount.