2016 Blues/2017 Resolutions
Comrades:
I was sitting here noticing that while I got to launch more in 2016, I did not get to build more. My production was probably the lowest since I came back to Rocketry. I did a Rescue Bertha, a Rescue Sandhawk, a Rescue Centuri Saturn 1B and completed two long-dormant childhood projects, a K-41 Mercury-Redstone and a Sandhawk. I also helped my son with a Rescue Bertha and a Rescue K-22 V-2. Pitiful. I do have a couple of new-builds on the bench: a Scrambler, an LTV Scout D and an Hermes A-1. The Scrambler and Hermes are in paint. I have started collecting parts and plans for a 1/39 scale, 29mm-powered Soyuz that I'd like to have ready for NSL 2017 in Alamogordo on Memorial Day. SWMBO also got me some Shapeways BT-70 Titan parts for Christmas. So what are you planning for 2017, rocket-wise? |
I'm with you on the blues.
I did complete several project that I had always wanted to, being my first year returning to rocketry full time. I built the long desired but never done Mercury-Atlas, the newly released Goblin, two versions of the Mercury Redstone, the new one and the 1241, built Dr Zs Saturn V, and his MOL Titan, I completed my first ever scratch build (with tons of help from John Pursley) a BT-80 based Gemini Titan, my first clones, USS Atlantis and Jupiter C and have my childhood dream project on the bench in prep for paint , The orbital transport. But I did not launch a single time this year never burnt a single ignitor. 2017 I have a full stack Shuttle on bench, squirrel works Yankee Clipper, and Firebird SST, the Estes Little joe II, a Little Joe Mercury based on a bt-70, the new Saturn V Estes Blackhawk, Centuri Buck Rogers Starfighter, and more but also plans to fly baby fly.😎 |
I did not build much in 2016 other than R/C Aircraft which I have jumped back into with a vengeance.
Rocketry-wise I got started on the new Estes 1/45 LJ II Centuri semi-re-issue, and a K-41 Mercury Redstone as well. The Little Joe II build will complete soon, not sure about the K-41. |
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My plan is to build more than I buy! - Finish the Semroc Deci-Scale Nike-Tomahawk - Finish the PemTech Space Ark (38mm) - Build a recently acquired NCR By Estes Patriot (Stock, or 38mm?) - Build one of my 2 Estes Air Commanders - Build a Rubicon, cluster of 7 motors - Build a Squirrel Works Dogfight - Build yet another Cherokee-D (Semroc), I tend to lose them... - Build an Estes Star Orbiter (don't have this one yet) Well, that's the plan, with everything except the first 2 subject to change! |
Almost done:
Commuter, from MRN plan Long Tom (in primer) Renegade D-to-C (in primer) Fireshark (flown twice, in primer) An Estes kit whose name I forget; similar to Commuter. Want-to-build: Estes Little Joe II Estes Saturn V w/ internal mods Also, 3-4 "B6-4" field fliers from my big bin of Estes stuff. I'd use these for demonstrations. My go-to demo rockets are getting beat up! |
I am on a self imposed rocketry buying freeze for 2017. I need to work down my kit and motor inventory.
But I will launch every chance I get and continue to build as much as I can. |
I spent the year traveling, so I did not get to build or launch very much in 2016. I had to live vicariously through the internet. But I have six grandchildren, and half of them are interested in rocketry, so I imagine I'll be "assisting" with several easy to build kits this year.
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Oh, that is so admirable, I'd love to try that someday! :) I have an excuse for 2016 -- my wife had me remodeling our main floor. I did build an Estes Saturn 1B and hope to get it painted when it warms up. |
I just finished building 6 of the same SciFi rocket for test flying.
Today I completed a build of a new prototype SciFi model. Earlier this year I designed and built a new glider and helicopter type rockets. Designed and built a new Space Type rocket. I also built about twenty other rockets for testing purposes. That's why when I'm at home I build RC Airplanes :D So if I'm lucky for the next ten months I'll only have to build another thirty to forty more rockets. John Boren |
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John, sorry work is so grueling. It must be an absolute nightmare some days ... :) |
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