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* 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]). | ||
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: | TODOS: | ||
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* Design & print templates for 1.6 upscale fins | * Design & print templates for 1.6 upscale fins | ||
* Cut fins from plywood | * Cut fins from plywood | ||
* Design nose cone | * Design nose cone [DONE] | ||
* Design canopy | * Design canopy | ||
* Print nose cone | * Print nose cone [PRINTING NOW] | ||
* Print canopy | * Print canopy | ||
* Design & print fin alignment jig | * Design & print fin alignment jig | ||
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* Paint nose cone & canopy (maybe) | * Paint nose cone & canopy (maybe) | ||
* Glue canopy to airframe | * Glue canopy to airframe | ||
* Apply vinyl | * Apply vinyl | ||
Revision as of 09:49, 7 May 2023
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.
- 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).
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.
TODOS:
- Measure Super Neon XL parts
- Measure Torellian Invader parts, including all fin shapes
- Design & print templates for 1.6 upscale fins
- Cut fins from plywood
- 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 nose cone & canopy (maybe)
- Glue canopy to airframe
- Apply vinyl