Torellian Invader (1.6" upscale)

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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 6/12/2023 (with tentative dates):

  • Fillet canopy with epoxy (6/13)
  • Paint main color (green) on airframe (6/17)
  • Buy red brush-on paint for tube interiors (6/17)
  • Apply remaining vinyl (6/20)
  • Mount shock cord and rig parachute (6/20)
  • Paint tube interiors (6/21)
  • 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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