Trevor3d ago

I know that when you're doing model rockets, you want to generally do tall, thin rockets. But I've played enough Kerbal Space Program to know that dumpy little rockets are fun. So in addition to trying out an Estes kit with the kids, I'm going to print up some parts, stick 'em on a small Pringles tin, and we're going to fly a dumpy little rocket. The idea is that it separates and lands the capsule and ascent stage separately. Still work to do, especially figuring out the parachute. Wish me luck!

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I think this is the design I'm going with. Clearly I am going for vibes, not optimization. We'll try three smaller chutes for the capsule, like Apollo would use, and see how that goes. Connection point for the chutes will be an eye hook under the parachute cap, with channels for the strings to run into the fuselage. First time I'm trying anything like this so I have no idea if this is going to work at all, or how much altitute I'll get or how destroyed it'll be on takeoff or landing, but at the very least it'll be fun to see what happens. Time to get printing!

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Show threadTrevor1d ago

This is so dumb and I'm so happy with how it's coming together. Needs parachutes and some glue. And paint, I think!

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Model rocket side quest: our own space program! Last weekend, littlest and I looked through space program logos from all over the world and identified some shapes and imagery. She drew a graphic that she really liked. We interpreted it as a rocket rising off the red plastic Estes launchpad from our kit, up the launch rail into the sky. So with her input and guidance I drew a refined version, and tonight I made variations for us to use as patches and stickers for our rockets. And, of course, we named our program: the Family Rocket Lab. I'll fire up the Cricut tomorrow and do some print-and-cut vinyl stickers for the rockets, and maybe some others for us to wear while we launch. #rocket
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