RTB Orion

[jharding58]

Would there be enough interest in the release of a Ready to Build Orion to merit a kit?

[sandman]

Which Orion?

That name was on a bunch of rockets.

[Gus]

Semroc already makes a ready to build kit.

Semroc ORION (http://www.semroc.com/Store/scripts/RocketKits.asp?SKU=KV-41)

[Carl@Semroc]

Maybe a 1/2 scale? That might be fun.

[jharding58]

Actually I was referring to the present Ready To Build series from Semroc. That which features :-

laser-cut balsa fins and adding a through-the-wall tab to match the laser-cut precision tube slots makes fin construction a breeze. A laser-cut fiber fin template makes it simple to align the fins almost perfectly. The addition of an inner tube to insulate the outer tube from hot delay flames and ejection gases also keeps the extra long 36” elastic shock cord protected

http://www.semroc.com/Store/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=112

I was thinking that an Orion (as already relased by Semroc) in this "scale" would be a very nice little model to both build and fly.

[jharding58]

Maybe a 1/2 scale? That might be fun.

That would be an awful lot of fun.

[Crocodile]

Oh, that would be so cool. I'll buy two.

[BoosterDude]

Maybe a 1/2 scale? That might be fun.

That would be really cool!

[Chas Russell]

Okay, I, too, would like to see a RTB Orion. But if we keep putting ideas like this in Carl's head and distracting him he will never get the motor machine up and running. Priorities!
Got the RTB Orion scaled up, aaahh, down Carl?

Chas

[Carl@Semroc]

Okay, I, too, would like to see a RTB Orion. But if we keep putting ideas like this in Carl's head and distracting him he will never get the motor machine up and running. Priorities!
Got the RTB Orion scaled up, aaahh, down Carl?

Chas
I have been looking for those little fiddly-bits for the last two hours. I think the laser cutter ate them! :chuckle:

[Eagle3]

Maybe a 1/2 scale? That might be fun.

I was thinking more like 2x :D

Buzz

[Carl@Semroc]

It looks like the preliminary price would be $25.00 because of the SEVEN nose cones! I am working on a prototype.

The wraps and small parts are questionable.

[Crocodile]

Carl,

I'll buy two --- :)

[jharding58]

It looks like the preliminary price would be $25.00 because of the SEVEN nose cones! I am working on a prototype.

The wraps and small parts are questionable.

At this size I think that suggesting the wraps with decals would be a satisfactory solution. As for the pirated ullage motors and APS fairings, perhaps they achieve the "Ant Scale" solution of Zooch's Saturns. I have long held that a potential tree ornament benefits from a squint and arms length.

[Crocodile]

What does it take to open the "Semroc-Baby Orion.rkt" file. Can't seem to get it to open.....

[Carl@Semroc]

What does it take to open the "Semroc-Baby Orion.rkt" file. Can't seem to get it to open.....
It requires RockSim 9.0 because of the pods.

[Chas Russell]

I wrote, "But if we keep putting ideas like this in Carl's head..."

So now that he is working on the kit, I guess we will all have to buy at least two so that he can get back to those motors....

Chas

[jharding58]

I wrote, "But if we keep putting ideas like this in Carl's head..."

So now that he is working on the kit, I guess we will all have to buy at least two so that he can get back to those motors....

Chas

I am relatively certain that not only is Carl multi-threaded but also slices time pretty well.

[Eagle3]

It looks like the preliminary price would be $25.00 because of the SEVEN nose cones! I am working on a prototype.

The wraps and small parts are questionable.

I'm afraid of what 2x would cost, but I can figure it out on my own.

btw - Carl, I'm finally starting that x2.86 Andromeda. Man it's going to be huge.

[Carl@Semroc]

I'm afraid of what 2x would cost, but I can figure it out on my own.

btw - Carl, I'm finally starting that x2.86 Andromeda. Man it's going to be huge.
We happen to have a 2x of the Baby Orion already in production. :chuckle: Jim Neubauer has a BT-80 version. I though THAT was huge!

Finally released the Andromeda fins and rings. Do you need parts for the upscale?

[Carl@Semroc]

I wrote, "But if we keep putting ideas like this in Carl's head..."

So now that he is working on the kit, I guess we will all have to buy at least two so that he can get back to those motors....

Chas
THAT sounds like a great idea. :chuckle:

I finished the prototype. (I know. Photo needed.) It is so small, I am thinking 13mm instead of RTB. Carlisle B sounds good!

[jharding58]

I think I experienced a little temporary dumbness last week, I have only just understood that not only were you showing me the proto NC, but that I could make adjustments and save as a different file. I must confess to feeling that I stumbled into a DoD server and would be making earth shattering changes!

Thanks for the access, and for the tool. Is there a way to delete a design once I have saved it in error? I did a "Save As" and a (0) was appeneded to the file name. Pretty sure you do not want your server clogged up with dubious files...

[Eagle3]

We happen to have a 2x of the Baby Orion already in production. :chuckle: Jim Neubauer has a BT-80 version. I though THAT was huge!

Finally released the Andromeda fins and rings. Do you need parts for the upscale?

For grins I ought to sim a 4" Orion. It would turn heads that's for sure.

Thanks for the offer! I'll shoot you an e-mail. :)

[Carl@Semroc]

The Baby Orion was too fragile for RTB. It does look good, if very small. The attached photo shows the comparison to a full-size Orion. Engine is 1/2A-4T or A3-4T.

There are still a lot of balsa pieces!

[jharding58]

To quote Charlie Sheen - "Bring it"

[MarkB.]

Cut it out guys,

You're distracting Carl from finishing the Nose Cone Designer/ Virtual Lathe.

[jharding58]

I get the feeling that Carl can cover pretty well all points of the compass with equal capability.

[Carl@Semroc]

Thanks John for the original suggestion and to everyone else for comments. That was fun to do.

[Carl@Semroc]

Cut it out guys,

You're distracting Carl from finishing the Nose Cone Designer/ Virtual Lathe.
The webpage additions have been harder than the nose cone designer program. It is easy to add a part manually, but harder to add one automatically.