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Tau Zero
01-02-2012, 11:46 PM
Here's Prototype I of my Prometheus from June 2006.

The other 3 photos are from Bill E. "Wallyum's" launch about a year later on June 30, 2007.

BARCLONE's own Craig McGraw, as well as John Thro and Andrew Scott, have all built and flown (I *think!*) their own 18mm versions of this model.


It will be very helpful if those posting will include a link to the original BARCLONE thread for the design.Per Bill (not Wallyum)'s request:

http://forums.rocketshoppe.com/showthread.php?t=173

(This was well before us BARCLONES hit upon our now-standard post format[s]. :o )


Cheers,

CPMcGraw
01-03-2012, 12:07 AM
I've got to rehab mine. The ST-5 connector tube became crimped after one of its flights, and not due to hangar rash or landing impact, either. I'm a bit nervous about using anything over an A8 in power; I think if I get around to building a second one, I'll use a 13mm mount. It really doesn't need more power than that for good flights.

Tau Zero
01-03-2012, 12:15 AM
I've got to rehab mine. The ST-5 connector tube became crimped after one of its flights, and not due to hangar rash or landing impact, either. I'm a bit nervous about using anything over an A8 in power; I think if I get around to building a second one, I'll use a 13mm mount. It really doesn't need more power than that for good flights.The Ready To Build (RTB) version is much heavier, but I'm afraid that adding a couple of 13mm engine casings inside the ST-5 tube would make it REALLY heavy. :eek: :o

The Prometheii are a couple of more projects currently on the back burner. :rolleyes:

Cheers,

chanstevens
01-04-2012, 09:50 PM
Here's Prototype I of my Prometheus from June 2006.

The other 3 photos are from Bill E. "Wallyum's" launch about a year later on June 30, 2007.

BARCLONE's own Craig McGraw, as well as John Thro and Andrew Scott, have all built and flown (I *think!*) their own 18mm versions of this model.


Per Bill (not Wallyum)'s request:

http://forums.rocketshoppe.com/showthread.php?t=173

(This was well before us BARCLONES hit upon our now-standard post format[s]. :o )


Cheers,

What, you're leaving out the SLS version on 24/29mm motors?

Tau Zero
01-05-2012, 11:52 PM
What, you're leaving out the SLS version on 24/29mm motors?Chan, that's amazing! I hadn't seen that shot before! :eek: :cool:

Good job! ;) :D

(And it's freakin' AWESOME!)


Cheers,

A Fish Named Wallyum
01-06-2012, 02:16 AM
What, you're leaving out the SLS version on 24/29mm motors?

Is that a TORC launch? I don't recognize that field. Haven't flown around houses since the Lebanon YMCA days. :rolleyes: :D

chanstevens
01-06-2012, 07:44 PM
Is that a TORC launch? I don't recognize that field. Haven't flown around houses since the Lebanon YMCA days. :rolleyes: :D
Nope--Harrodsburg KY, probably 2 years ago. That was an official beta of an SLS version Jay was (is?) thinking about selling.

A Fish Named Wallyum
01-06-2012, 08:39 PM
Nope--Harrodsburg KY, probably 2 years ago. That was an official beta of an SLS version Jay was (is?) thinking about selling.

:cool: How far off of US 27?
I have one of these kits. Once my FSI mania wears off it's first to go in the build pile. :rolleyes:

Tau Zero
01-07-2012, 03:28 PM
That was an official beta of an SLS version Jay was (is?) thinking about selling.It's way on the back burner just now. :o

'Cause real life happens, y'know. :rolleyes: ;) :D

I have one of these kits. Once my FSI mania wears off it's first to go in the build pile. :rolleyes: :cool:


Cheers,

Tau Zero
01-07-2012, 10:32 PM
I pulled this one out of my "Tau Zero Rocketry" Facebook album, just so you could see them side by side. :eek: :rolleyes: :cool:
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