AstronMike
09-29-2010, 10:42 AM
As we have discussed in the Space Camel thread, I have elected to throw one of these together in 'Astronized' fashion, which is to make it simple, light, and cheap. 3mm Depron was used for all the flat surfaces you see in following photos, taken with a gum cam, while the gliders main BT is made from a single ply of 65# cardstock using a BT55 for its mandrel. Chrome tape was used for the leading edges of all the main flat stuff for rigidity, and I will add a reinforcing strip of cardstock across the main span of the wing if need be.
As you can see below, I elected to go with a full length main BT and use an internal pod, ala SkyDart, with the requisite large paper clip bent and taped on the pod tube as the elevator hold down. I did not add the two small paper clips with elastic for raising the elevator yet but that just clips onto the rear of the elevator and onto the rudder. Also, you can see where I added 14" long Depron strips alongside the gliders BT to give it more of a 'boxed' look so it more resembles the original Camel. The NC is just half of a small plastic Easter Egg that fits BT55.
Weight of the glider itself is only 1.2z, and it has a span of over 13" with the length being 21". I used the picture of Micromeisters old model, and this may in fact be the D version. Is the 'correct' version the one Sirius just posted? Well, larger is better, and as the old saying goes, SIZE MATTERS.
Pod is also 1.2z, mainly due to its forward ballast, and this uses some regular BT20. I find that cardstock pods do not last long and at that size also do not save you much weight. 14" chute is from cheapy table cloth material.
I will fly this either at the upcoming ROCK launch (if the weather permits me to go) or TTRA. Due to the fact this came in lighter than expected, I may use a B motor for test, then a Quest C6 if it boosts well. If this does well, a much larger D powered upscale will be made, probably Readiboard based.
As you can see below, I elected to go with a full length main BT and use an internal pod, ala SkyDart, with the requisite large paper clip bent and taped on the pod tube as the elevator hold down. I did not add the two small paper clips with elastic for raising the elevator yet but that just clips onto the rear of the elevator and onto the rudder. Also, you can see where I added 14" long Depron strips alongside the gliders BT to give it more of a 'boxed' look so it more resembles the original Camel. The NC is just half of a small plastic Easter Egg that fits BT55.
Weight of the glider itself is only 1.2z, and it has a span of over 13" with the length being 21". I used the picture of Micromeisters old model, and this may in fact be the D version. Is the 'correct' version the one Sirius just posted? Well, larger is better, and as the old saying goes, SIZE MATTERS.
Pod is also 1.2z, mainly due to its forward ballast, and this uses some regular BT20. I find that cardstock pods do not last long and at that size also do not save you much weight. 14" chute is from cheapy table cloth material.
I will fly this either at the upcoming ROCK launch (if the weather permits me to go) or TTRA. Due to the fact this came in lighter than expected, I may use a B motor for test, then a Quest C6 if it boosts well. If this does well, a much larger D powered upscale will be made, probably Readiboard based.