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This is a placeholder page for a future project, to build a 1.6" diameter upscaled Torellian Invader out of an Estes Super Neon XL kit.
This is a project to build a 1.6" diameter upscale of my [[Torellian Invader]] out of an Estes Super Neon XL kit.


* The nose cone and canopy will need to be 3D-printed, but I can re-use those designs when I do a [[Torellian_Invader_(3"_or_4"_upscale)|bigger upscale.]]
* The nose cone and canopy will need to be 3D-printed, but I can re-use those designs when I do a [[Torellian_Invader_(3"_or_4"_upscale)|bigger upscale.]]
* Thinking about papering the fins (see [https://www.apogeerockets.com/Advanced_Construction_Videos/Rocketry_Video_16 here] and [https://www.apogeerockets.com/Advanced_Construction_videos/Rocketry_Video_381 here]).
* Thinking about papering the fins (see [https://www.apogeerockets.com/Advanced_Construction_Videos/Rocketry_Video_16 here] and [https://www.apogeerockets.com/Advanced_Construction_videos/Rocketry_Video_381 here]). (SKIPPED - I made the fins from 1/8" basswood so they don't need papering)


UPDATE 5/7/2023: I just found that [https://stickershock23.com/ StickerShock23] makes a [https://stickershock23.com/product/estes-starfighter-combo/ vinyl graphics set for the Torellian Invader]! I just ordered graphics for the 1.6" rocket.
UPDATE 5/7/2023: I just found that [https://stickershock23.com/ StickerShock23] makes a [https://stickershock23.com/product/estes-starfighter-combo/ vinyl graphics set for the Torellian Invader]! I just ordered graphics for the 1.6" rocket.


TODOS:
UPDATE 6/12/2023: Airframe assembly is complete except for the canopy. All fins are on the rocket as well as the launch lug. Nose cone is painted and the first two stickers are on. I found that the symbol for the top of the nose cone was not included in the StickerShock sheet, so I am going to contact them to see if they can make me one. I am aiming to fly this at the SLRA summer solstice night launch in two weeks.


* Measure Super Neon XL parts
REMAINING TODOS AS OF 6/12/2023:
* Measure Torellian Invader parts, including all fin shapes
 
* Design & print templates for 1.6 upscale fins
* Glue canopy to airframe
* Cut fins from plywood
* Fillet fins (partially done)
* Design nose cone [DONE]
* Design canopy
* Print nose cone [PRINTING NOW]
* Print canopy
* Design & print fin alignment jig
* Assemble motor mount
* Assemble tube fins
* Assemble wood fins
* Paint airframe
* Paint airframe
* Paint nose cone & canopy (maybe)
* Apply remaining vinyl
* Glue canopy to airframe
* Mount shock cord and rig parachute
* Apply vinyl
 
<gallery mode="slideshow">
File:Torellian-invader-1.6-nose.jpg|3d-printed nose cone.|alt=A 3d-printed nose cone for the Torellian Invader, with egg-shaped bulges on the sides.
File:Torellian-invader-1.6-fins.jpg|Fins cut from 1/8 inch thick basswood.|alt=A stack of model rocket fins on a cutting mat.
File:Torellian-invader-1.6-assembly-1.jpg|Tacking on the first fin.|alt=The unpainted upscale Torellian Invader clamped to an alignment jig with a fin tacked in place. Alongside it is the finished original Torellian Invader.
File:Torellian-invader-1.6-assembly-2.jpg|Tacking on the side fins.|alt=The unpainted upscale Torellian Invader taped to a different alignment jig with the side fins tacked in place.
</gallery>
 
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Revision as of 08:59, 12 June 2023

This is a project to build a 1.6" diameter upscale of my Torellian Invader out of an Estes Super Neon XL kit.

  • The nose cone and canopy will need to be 3D-printed, but I can re-use those designs when I do a bigger upscale.
  • Thinking about papering the fins (see here and here). (SKIPPED - I made the fins from 1/8" basswood so they don't need papering)

UPDATE 5/7/2023: I just found that StickerShock23 makes a vinyl graphics set for the Torellian Invader! I just ordered graphics for the 1.6" rocket.

UPDATE 6/12/2023: Airframe assembly is complete except for the canopy. All fins are on the rocket as well as the launch lug. Nose cone is painted and the first two stickers are on. I found that the symbol for the top of the nose cone was not included in the StickerShock sheet, so I am going to contact them to see if they can make me one. I am aiming to fly this at the SLRA summer solstice night launch in two weeks.

REMAINING TODOS AS OF 6/12/2023:

  • Glue canopy to airframe
  • Fillet fins (partially done)
  • Paint airframe
  • Apply remaining vinyl
  • Mount shock cord and rig parachute
  • A 3d-printed nose cone for the Torellian Invader, with egg-shaped bulges on the sides.

    3d-printed nose cone.

  • A stack of model rocket fins on a cutting mat.

    Fins cut from 1/8 inch thick basswood.

  • The unpainted upscale Torellian Invader clamped to an alignment jig with a fin tacked in place. Alongside it is the finished original Torellian Invader.

    Tacking on the first fin.

  • The unpainted upscale Torellian Invader taped to a different alignment jig with the side fins tacked in place.

    Tacking on the side fins.

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