Torellian Invader (1.6" upscale)

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 couple of stickers are on. I am aiming to fly this at the SLRA summer solstice night launch in two weeks (June 24).

REMAINING TODOS AS OF 6/14/2023 (with tentative dates):

• Buy red brush-on paint for tube interiors and look for more accurate olive green spray paint for airframe (6/17)
• Paint main color (green) on airframe (6/17)
• Paint red on tube fin interiors (6/18)
• Mount shock cord and rig parachute (6/19)
• Apply remaining vinyl (6/19)
• Weigh & balance, update sim, select motor (6/19)

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  3d-printed nose cone.

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  Fins cut from 1/8 inch thick basswood.

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  Tacking on the first fin.

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  Tacking on the side fins.