tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099922813753028312024-02-19T08:14:28.627-08:00Chris' ProjectsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-89158111428843223882016-09-11T18:17:00.001-07:002016-09-11T18:17:27.954-07:00Astron Skydart IIAnd finished!<div><br></div><div>Easy build - go slow and make sure everything fits correctly. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlf07wEGf4FNnveJkjVSxMGaVWK-Jl2iyamf8oEQNgW7XkY7gQ9ide0XUqJHofCUrEOBfcVp_W3A-8eIdkcx3LPawl-85rhqHemKKc-4KIylkjXphvwyf-4_juvbOJSGUPRyZB_lgs7YA/s640/blogger-image-917915441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlf07wEGf4FNnveJkjVSxMGaVWK-Jl2iyamf8oEQNgW7XkY7gQ9ide0XUqJHofCUrEOBfcVp_W3A-8eIdkcx3LPawl-85rhqHemKKc-4KIylkjXphvwyf-4_juvbOJSGUPRyZB_lgs7YA/s640/blogger-image-917915441.jpg"></a></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-39464604495876934382016-09-08T18:06:00.001-07:002016-09-08T18:06:45.991-07:00Skydart.Almost ready for paint. Balsa is sealed (wow, that's a lot of balsa). Need a good sanding with 320 grit and another run of sanding sealer. More sanding and then off to the paint shop. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHwHZ_ZguQc3GmYMY74nNUP7vvKwHkFA9nLFQcs4s-0xz7LpiBpr-f_Kte4XTquLKUmsp8xswEdNS-rwj8u2Ey8n6HFdhgVNB3k9sq5uVrW3Ic3f_woEer9uyD8Tf4kaHj4qSpx8TTB0c/s640/blogger-image-1454003587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHwHZ_ZguQc3GmYMY74nNUP7vvKwHkFA9nLFQcs4s-0xz7LpiBpr-f_Kte4XTquLKUmsp8xswEdNS-rwj8u2Ey8n6HFdhgVNB3k9sq5uVrW3Ic3f_woEer9uyD8Tf4kaHj4qSpx8TTB0c/s640/blogger-image-1454003587.jpg"></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-91372972751895865442016-09-07T14:27:00.001-07:002016-09-07T14:27:53.530-07:00Day off...Took the day off from building today. And also from work. <div><br></div><div>Got quite a bit done outside, which is remarkable since it was sooooo hot out today. </div><div><br></div><div>1) new stone steps for the front porch</div><div>2) repaired 3 cracks in the concrete porch and driveway. </div><div>3) painted the shed door</div><div>4) took all the bottles back for recycling. Made enough money in returns to buy a sub for lunch. </div><div>5) cleaned the main sewer line</div><div>6) cleaned the hobby shed. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-65037684121833165842016-09-06T18:27:00.001-07:002016-09-06T18:27:52.140-07:00Another...Apparently I'm in a building mood this month. This is the Astron Skydart II. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-99Ph5LzSWnuvOQ3s89vdQUbM6Y6ksKTAiwhfKWi4YplsnAqy3X4eynhkkPkyXwootB_D3hcnCe_kbu9F20IFcR1d7SahJ_XI155-ndUeD9JGRdDYZ7YDt-OTIdAB3qDNZhKcZiXGxDI/s640/blogger-image-63266057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-99Ph5LzSWnuvOQ3s89vdQUbM6Y6ksKTAiwhfKWi4YplsnAqy3X4eynhkkPkyXwootB_D3hcnCe_kbu9F20IFcR1d7SahJ_XI155-ndUeD9JGRdDYZ7YDt-OTIdAB3qDNZhKcZiXGxDI/s640/blogger-image-63266057.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lots of balsa in this kit. Not the best quality (uneven, pretty rough surface), but not something a bit of sanding won't hurt. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-66631015610988803532016-09-05T18:16:00.001-07:002016-09-05T18:16:48.139-07:00Some rockets...<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Cosmic Interceptor. Now in white primer. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTgqAL4OO1EFL2HL1VpX4N07Tfi-aNRzElzFI5m0Q9r-wGZwPKPZkatKt1GaBaMJ6Df8y2EM43QuHOdxe7M5WmPJHtW1mrFvQAawHerJZ4j8EC346VQOiwJLkks61lhdMrDy-dDEmnTxI/s640/blogger-image-1971829973.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTgqAL4OO1EFL2HL1VpX4N07Tfi-aNRzElzFI5m0Q9r-wGZwPKPZkatKt1GaBaMJ6Df8y2EM43QuHOdxe7M5WmPJHtW1mrFvQAawHerJZ4j8EC346VQOiwJLkks61lhdMrDy-dDEmnTxI/s640/blogger-image-1971829973.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mouse38 and Hyper-Bat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5yNSj4VhV3UTHsihHnPAzeQDAyGyW9aoZeBlsyOPLm93qwJ3R-Z5A6Llai9wPFm4wyKeR1QZsJnFWRuFeSahNpON4tfqN_ChUO4t4h4nGBpDPivwJ1QhQrlDkhNPl1Z4PRSQ5LhBezyk/s640/blogger-image--1844503565.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5yNSj4VhV3UTHsihHnPAzeQDAyGyW9aoZeBlsyOPLm93qwJ3R-Z5A6Llai9wPFm4wyKeR1QZsJnFWRuFeSahNpON4tfqN_ChUO4t4h4nGBpDPivwJ1QhQrlDkhNPl1Z4PRSQ5LhBezyk/s640/blogger-image--1844503565.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hyper Bat's decals were not so good...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGiALxNei2Qx5M0ZwA_66LKypdSJsm2qfVlX0o-XriOL6trqFCbE9sWaQ0CadiP4zc_PH28RBv9GuFz8QDttnw49AKM7J-eQ7t2qAt2yIoYNdRtVtvrMaDv9d-EAzD3Zp10q9avQd_7CY/s640/blogger-image--313775387.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGiALxNei2Qx5M0ZwA_66LKypdSJsm2qfVlX0o-XriOL6trqFCbE9sWaQ0CadiP4zc_PH28RBv9GuFz8QDttnw49AKM7J-eQ7t2qAt2yIoYNdRtVtvrMaDv9d-EAzD3Zp10q9avQd_7CY/s640/blogger-image--313775387.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Date was stamped right on the word 'Bat'</div><br></div></div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-1322904415503100802016-09-05T18:13:00.001-07:002016-09-05T18:13:27.483-07:00Side project...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQqVIN7FZEZ7L10fchRy2NB2ZzFSN4MUHwDMNLWGYiHDlMqxcwPANrYtHxOYhTJ_sR0Ru_Aqa560tnD_86tW5Z0o645ynEXsby7v9i1y28RQHPMJDdRA8azj6wkVLLFQK6lX1l9gMqe0/s640/blogger-image-1396969568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQqVIN7FZEZ7L10fchRy2NB2ZzFSN4MUHwDMNLWGYiHDlMqxcwPANrYtHxOYhTJ_sR0Ru_Aqa560tnD_86tW5Z0o645ynEXsby7v9i1y28RQHPMJDdRA8azj6wkVLLFQK6lX1l9gMqe0/s640/blogger-image-1396969568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Side project- boy has been practicing his slap shot. Unfortunately his aim needs work as well. He put about a dozen holes in the shed siding befor I put an extension on his hockey net. Today, I replaced the siding. A friend with a large truck picked up a box of siding from Home Depot for me a few weeks ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Took about 7 hours to redo the front. Enough siding is left over to side my hobby shed once I'm ready to start that project. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have been working on rockets as well...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqhSnu6tereQw9dvpJyD85QoBEdOt0a2ljM9g9iyWJsaftEnzp0JRnUeHW0yhnMKdUpYQBIoFRW9-zy73R_zzC_kxOcGdJrRhXJsQaX1bFq3DPQV0d2P39U4w64fOen4y0GPd777gpkt4/s640/blogger-image--366014979.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqhSnu6tereQw9dvpJyD85QoBEdOt0a2ljM9g9iyWJsaftEnzp0JRnUeHW0yhnMKdUpYQBIoFRW9-zy73R_zzC_kxOcGdJrRhXJsQaX1bFq3DPQV0d2P39U4w64fOen4y0GPd777gpkt4/s640/blogger-image--366014979.jpg"></a></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQqVIN7FZEZ7L10fchRy2NB2ZzFSN4MUHwDMNLWGYiHDlMqxcwPANrYtHxOYhTJ_sR0Ru_Aqa560tnD_86tW5Z0o645ynEXsby7v9i1y28RQHPMJDdRA8azj6wkVLLFQK6lX1l9gMqe0/s640/blogger-image-1396969568.jpg"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-35498093313147433362016-07-24T16:56:00.001-07:002016-07-24T16:56:51.126-07:00MARS Club launch - July 24, 2016Great day in Geneseo with the MARS club. No pictures or video (DOH!).<br />
14 flights, 1 damaged.<br />
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First rack:<br />
Estes Skywriter (Child #3) on A8-3 - perfect flight<br />
Estes Blue Ninja (Child #2) on C11-3 - perfect flight<br />
Estes Super Neon XL on E12-4 - excellent boost but angled too far toward the soybean field - recovered with no damage.<br />
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Second rack:<br />
Estes Code Red (Child #3) on B6-4 - perfect flight but retainer is wearing out<br />
Estes Baby Bertha (Child #2) on A8-3 - perfect flight<br />
Estes Asteroid Hunter on C6-3 - nice flight, one parachute a bit singed.<br />
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Third rack:<br />
Estes Der Red Max on A8-3 - not a high enough boost. parachute came out right before impact, no damage<br />
Estes Leviathan on Aerotech DMS G125-8. Flew to approximately 1700 ft at 335 MPH (Altimeter 3). Chute release worked, but seemed a little low. Landed deep into the soybeans, recovered with no damage.<br />
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The rest (meaning I forgot when these flew)<br />
Estes X-Wing on C6-3. Shock cord burn through at apogee - nose cone came down on parachute (long drift into the soybeans...) Rest of rocket impacted near LCO - cracked wing and destroyed engine mount. Will fix wing, but no more flights.<br />
Fliskits Corona 2 on C6-0 - A8-5. Beautiful 2 stage flight.<br />
Estes Blue Ninja on D12-5 - Perfect.<br />
Pool Noodle on C11-3 - Also Perfect!<br />
Estes Ricochet on B6-4 -perfect<br />
Estes Venus Probe on expired C5-3 - nice flight, but dowel hinge pin fell out, leaving one leg dangling. Booster landed right in front of LCO, lander actually hit the pad and never touched the ground!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-19563847731679812692016-03-26T15:46:00.001-07:002016-03-26T15:46:17.761-07:00First post of 2016...Life and work have taken over for awhile... <div><br></div><div>Child #1 has been playing field hockey. <div>Child #2 just made a hockey peewee tier 3 travel team. </div><div>Child #3 has been learning hockey and playing on a mite team. </div></div><div><br></div><div>Things completed since the last update? A grand total of 0. Yes, zero. </div><div><br></div><div>Things in progress... A few. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmX-5GlDSRyidEZ3bsstAmbQqD45oh_1UuVBQbhb1rd7HVJAMcxePBVvvEMIEi5cgYQ4ITzULC1FbJJb_qIKTovV-62iTp1vSGMxOiA3SJjjN7rrPOR7KOTvGoNJnCSw1jZb37AMOo_HE/s640/blogger-image--1640111866.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmX-5GlDSRyidEZ3bsstAmbQqD45oh_1UuVBQbhb1rd7HVJAMcxePBVvvEMIEi5cgYQ4ITzULC1FbJJb_qIKTovV-62iTp1vSGMxOiA3SJjjN7rrPOR7KOTvGoNJnCSw1jZb37AMOo_HE/s640/blogger-image--1640111866.jpg"></a></div>New fuselage for the foam Pirhana. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqN9C845R2s4O8GtPfI-nJ4odBf5l4HIKap4TI6J7M0lhSVKGZwUNVUwYB7AaKWNVOoECzXxIeBI5RGArs2KjZJvb4nquCAftjRCfBbXBOCNc2cq9pKx1t5xGHkm_xbiWl4zSY6TBHD_A/s640/blogger-image--1759021713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqN9C845R2s4O8GtPfI-nJ4odBf5l4HIKap4TI6J7M0lhSVKGZwUNVUwYB7AaKWNVOoECzXxIeBI5RGArs2KjZJvb4nquCAftjRCfBbXBOCNc2cq9pKx1t5xGHkm_xbiWl4zSY6TBHD_A/s640/blogger-image--1759021713.jpg"></a></div>Primer on the Wizards that have been sitting here for a few years. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfOJ5HZWRAklle7LCpVK40hWZBsP9agFDcJzOGSYNCys5Vzf-1A0mQVbT58LdqtLh3owqNAIqBPukk_gmcj11KoUz18fZWhTLmbwlRazbNnygP6iEA0L1AKeIHffX4k3b5GrekVP11Jnk/s640/blogger-image-405988317.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfOJ5HZWRAklle7LCpVK40hWZBsP9agFDcJzOGSYNCys5Vzf-1A0mQVbT58LdqtLh3owqNAIqBPukk_gmcj11KoUz18fZWhTLmbwlRazbNnygP6iEA0L1AKeIHffX4k3b5GrekVP11Jnk/s640/blogger-image-405988317.jpg"></a></div>Super Neon XL - almost ready for paint</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLWLPdqyYLP6g6hSrLYVLFRCJ9nHAywqmuG88laRfzeLv4JEVBM3mqzU9WhCU4-TtVbidVQbWEAeHu69CepwPIn18TZXDqIXjeI3dho82EPWiccB6vnzRFJDNlx39-xFNDP9ZTOTvbgzM/s640/blogger-image-396772102.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLWLPdqyYLP6g6hSrLYVLFRCJ9nHAywqmuG88laRfzeLv4JEVBM3mqzU9WhCU4-TtVbidVQbWEAeHu69CepwPIn18TZXDqIXjeI3dho82EPWiccB6vnzRFJDNlx39-xFNDP9ZTOTvbgzM/s640/blogger-image-396772102.jpg"></a></div>Top Flite Mini Contender ARF - starting assembly. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-9469670019446071732015-12-24T11:02:00.001-08:002015-12-24T11:02:18.810-08:00Mystique...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's done!!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5IP8HIXnvSYWVGp5uG7_nVIdYmk7dKoPQQXAJ3ToMFSGfO1n7qWBJ9ii7Ztwys3xptXeQgRbHVGS-KsIIsJbeX_IeFOXM07MR2Ona22Y7CsdnBhTQaUA-RmLm2_Kh2SbCDdgNnl8j9Q/s640/blogger-image-542827951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5IP8HIXnvSYWVGp5uG7_nVIdYmk7dKoPQQXAJ3ToMFSGfO1n7qWBJ9ii7Ztwys3xptXeQgRbHVGS-KsIIsJbeX_IeFOXM07MR2Ona22Y7CsdnBhTQaUA-RmLm2_Kh2SbCDdgNnl8j9Q/s640/blogger-image-542827951.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'll retest the motor in the Spring and hopefully get this in the air where it belongs...</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-21076068067189832662015-11-04T11:31:00.003-08:002015-11-04T11:31:33.864-08:00Mystique update - againThe wing is done! Servos installed and centered, ailerons hinged and linked. On to covering the rest of the fuselage and tail....<br />
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Since I made myself stop any other hobby projects (other than repairs) until the Mystique is finished, I have nothing else going on in the workshed, other than 2 Estes Wizards waiting for paint that were built 3 years ago with the Cub Scouts. <br />
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Upcoming projects will be:<br />
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Estes Mega Der Red Max (built stock)<br />
Estes (sorta) Scion - using a Leviathan kit with extra body tube and 4 flipped fins.<br />
Great Planes Big Stik .40<br />
Sig Hummer (converted to electric)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-74989068620042885092015-10-24T04:17:00.001-07:002015-10-24T04:19:08.068-07:00Mystique updateNo pictures, but the ailerons have been installed. I ended up using Great Planes CA hinges. Then I realized since I didn't use the single servo/torque rod setup, that i needed to acquire control rods and horns... Off to Field's!<div><br></div><div>And I need to stop dinging the covering while I work... Too many patches on a new wing...</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-90755347343476662802015-09-29T17:58:00.001-07:002015-09-29T17:58:49.638-07:00Mystique updateWing is covered!!! Not the neatest job, but not bad for the first time in a long while. I may add some yellow trim as well. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfNTr-lVKz5hpDOt1WpCBq3uhuxjtTqI8UViybs-h3IZhwRqwdaht3f9pSkYCxcMH7_Yz_OLDew3_3p_wpzxSJeSa2CpExBsnIoWK_8QLbDEyhMlWn5xownWvr8Ss5OMoYgdMDbE0oiI/s640/blogger-image--2082967422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfNTr-lVKz5hpDOt1WpCBq3uhuxjtTqI8UViybs-h3IZhwRqwdaht3f9pSkYCxcMH7_Yz_OLDew3_3p_wpzxSJeSa2CpExBsnIoWK_8QLbDEyhMlWn5xownWvr8Ss5OMoYgdMDbE0oiI/s640/blogger-image--2082967422.jpg"></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-36017781459215711412015-09-25T18:21:00.001-07:002015-09-25T18:21:14.759-07:00Mystique<div><br></div>Not bad for the first time covering in over 20 years... Bottom half of the wing is basically done. Next time, better wingtip construction. I had to add balsa blocks to the top half of the wingtip. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgI2x6qMUFVTbqUv_4FbxO35YvLG4VvTFqD3hGSRVpskE3x34RL_HGJMnDk6T7WsohwxvmerWmaBghyNZ1SRzIXlUp7rnAsiDJcVM6lMVY-_CzKpO3dUhvgeIjrOLUC5i2te6SKWiY11o/s640/blogger-image-818671523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgI2x6qMUFVTbqUv_4FbxO35YvLG4VvTFqD3hGSRVpskE3x34RL_HGJMnDk6T7WsohwxvmerWmaBghyNZ1SRzIXlUp7rnAsiDJcVM6lMVY-_CzKpO3dUhvgeIjrOLUC5i2te6SKWiY11o/s640/blogger-image-818671523.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Aileron servos and wires are also installed. Hoping to complete the wing on Monday. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-11177785682227938452015-09-09T17:39:00.001-07:002015-09-09T17:39:42.113-07:00MystiqueThe mystique has been sitting unfinished for about 2 years now. I pulled it out today and<b><i> actually started covering it<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTWHPoPs9z-n6DTfbQoDWsdKALXNPmW-3pFdu5jJgtGrLwb-RiCEE5oPQmciut-jUx8WEygkMsr8h8ICNT4cmU4RpocG7A5HJQSehq1rBfiH3fNEAvvkolGdoM4b7du5GVshRuohbYXiA/s640/blogger-image--1128785294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTWHPoPs9z-n6DTfbQoDWsdKALXNPmW-3pFdu5jJgtGrLwb-RiCEE5oPQmciut-jUx8WEygkMsr8h8ICNT4cmU4RpocG7A5HJQSehq1rBfiH3fNEAvvkolGdoM4b7du5GVshRuohbYXiA/s640/blogger-image--1128785294.jpg"></a></div></i></b><br><div>The goal is to have it ready to fly in the spring. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-32827970105915659432015-09-09T17:36:00.001-07:002015-09-09T17:36:08.410-07:00Launch 9/5Low power only for me at the September MARS launch. Flew the Super Big Bertha twice - once on 2 C6-3, once on an Aerotech E15-4w. <div><br></div><div>Orbital Transport had its first flight on a B6-4 (glider needs nose weight). </div><div><br></div><div>Augie II flew on a B6-0/A8-5 combo. </div><div><br></div><div>The pool noodle flew on a C11-3. Parachute didn't fully deploy and the thing bounced about 10 feet up. The internal body tube didn't survive... Replacement has been ordered. </div><div><br></div><div>R2-D2 flew on a C6-3. Skywriter flew on an A8-3. </div><div><br></div><div>It was very hot and humid, but it was a good time. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-63614489443193968172015-08-23T08:51:00.001-07:002015-08-23T08:51:23.944-07:00Launch 8/22/15I certified High Power Level 1 at the MARS August 22 launch. The rocket was a LOC Caliber ISP on an Aerotech H115DM-8. And there was video from onboard the rocket. <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=chiAuNgnHCA">https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=chiAuNgnHCA</a><div><br></div><div>Also flown were the Super Big Bertha on 2-C6-3 motors, Stormcaster on C11-3, Blue Ninja on C11-3, Code Red on B6-4, Astron Spaceman on A8-3, Star dart on 1/2A6-2, Up Cup on B6-2, and a crazy looping flight from the Astron Invader on a B4-2. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-81005598446521573942015-07-30T08:11:00.003-07:002015-07-30T08:12:36.666-07:00808 Camera video<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Finally got some video from my 808 keychain camera. Strapped to the wing of the Blue Baby 33" at Gratwick Park, North Tonawanda NY.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-29421684221160448342015-07-19T17:58:00.001-07:002015-07-19T17:58:28.028-07:00Niagara Falls Airshow<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">took a break from building a bunch of easy kits to go the Niagara Falls Airshow with the family. Great show by the Thunderbirds as usual. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTYFnmVCLtB0h_T7RRHUGkxoOtGadrmyZq9EoLX0b9QNJf2LxL6bArNtkYxwgoB1IzwQ-0m52XoXMY0BW0C0vh4ZGqHqTYFSI3g3ujYl9v0Wm6aM9BQudzIcxiwigmcJoqNt5vMSCBS1k/s640/blogger-image-1859430300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTYFnmVCLtB0h_T7RRHUGkxoOtGadrmyZq9EoLX0b9QNJf2LxL6bArNtkYxwgoB1IzwQ-0m52XoXMY0BW0C0vh4ZGqHqTYFSI3g3ujYl9v0Wm6aM9BQudzIcxiwigmcJoqNt5vMSCBS1k/s640/blogger-image-1859430300.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTYFnmVCLtB0h_T7RRHUGkxoOtGadrmyZq9EoLX0b9QNJf2LxL6bArNtkYxwgoB1IzwQ-0m52XoXMY0BW0C0vh4ZGqHqTYFSI3g3ujYl9v0Wm6aM9BQudzIcxiwigmcJoqNt5vMSCBS1k/s640/blogger-image-1859430300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxmU0IxKINfThSIV4uLK1R1-jn5xOFqm-nM1PdGbGdvOJC7OGgBbcNnHJZ13vE6zDSrw5FNe4foAGbJHtjtYUCpwo6zLcC4jofF-R_kldzSGlea4yV3aHKqP7FsxJFssyhnzLfv3AJBc8/s640/blogger-image-1803815429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxmU0IxKINfThSIV4uLK1R1-jn5xOFqm-nM1PdGbGdvOJC7OGgBbcNnHJZ13vE6zDSrw5FNe4foAGbJHtjtYUCpwo6zLcC4jofF-R_kldzSGlea4yV3aHKqP7FsxJFssyhnzLfv3AJBc8/s640/blogger-image-1803815429.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxmU0IxKINfThSIV4uLK1R1-jn5xOFqm-nM1PdGbGdvOJC7OGgBbcNnHJZ13vE6zDSrw5FNe4foAGbJHtjtYUCpwo6zLcC4jofF-R_kldzSGlea4yV3aHKqP7FsxJFssyhnzLfv3AJBc8/s640/blogger-image-1803815429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtuHs_xJ5A9ABeJrRi3v5hm5pF1mSQFPxXQDJRFfexuw8kjue7SOdCSWhkf2N9TH-KCXhQFbViUY0N5qfwxqkTpJP5bKbVuWyQGWwo_NX4JkxIMy8_iej4PcXSMJ453FXIy31MQ3mhYk/s640/blogger-image--610873107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtuHs_xJ5A9ABeJrRi3v5hm5pF1mSQFPxXQDJRFfexuw8kjue7SOdCSWhkf2N9TH-KCXhQFbViUY0N5qfwxqkTpJP5bKbVuWyQGWwo_NX4JkxIMy8_iej4PcXSMJ453FXIy31MQ3mhYk/s640/blogger-image--610873107.jpg"></a></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-20601174605530668172015-07-14T18:15:00.001-07:002015-07-14T18:15:52.984-07:00Next projects...I'm going to take a break from big and/or complex kits for a while. I'll build a few easy kits and try to get that airplane covered. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-32120174859658395572015-07-14T18:14:00.001-07:002015-07-14T18:14:21.904-07:00Winter projects are done!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Winter 2014-2015 builds are complete. Saturn V, LOC Caliber ISP, Asteroid Hunter, Ventris. I also built a quest Novia and a dozen Estes Up Aerospace kits for siblings at scout launches. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin_OJVTlD4KC63MhTOdXIDCUc_fVwRNBC8zadhtEiRBz8DI69pUsbgmvLitWGm-5vgDoYdXK2lYDE5VItxoF0NEZRQS81gg8icc7fQ_1lYD2lZHZ8ZK496eDIQZjQbYuIXUIpgNbUMBVg/s640/blogger-image--209631399.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin_OJVTlD4KC63MhTOdXIDCUc_fVwRNBC8zadhtEiRBz8DI69pUsbgmvLitWGm-5vgDoYdXK2lYDE5VItxoF0NEZRQS81gg8icc7fQ_1lYD2lZHZ8ZK496eDIQZjQbYuIXUIpgNbUMBVg/s640/blogger-image--209631399.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin_OJVTlD4KC63MhTOdXIDCUc_fVwRNBC8zadhtEiRBz8DI69pUsbgmvLitWGm-5vgDoYdXK2lYDE5VItxoF0NEZRQS81gg8icc7fQ_1lYD2lZHZ8ZK496eDIQZjQbYuIXUIpgNbUMBVg/s640/blogger-image--209631399.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmchhfAw0AYKB0vH8faJtpXLhwEFyB2OiQQG20M8-YVfm9go2MFikhxrh7-J1ljszKeedwCltZumu-ue_lq1oSgCrgv-YlBkdESLU4Lhru_hO2cA8e1ZcWgpOWe8FEyKdYymzIUEEkHo/s640/blogger-image-125047770.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmchhfAw0AYKB0vH8faJtpXLhwEFyB2OiQQG20M8-YVfm9go2MFikhxrh7-J1ljszKeedwCltZumu-ue_lq1oSgCrgv-YlBkdESLU4Lhru_hO2cA8e1ZcWgpOWe8FEyKdYymzIUEEkHo/s640/blogger-image-125047770.jpg"></a></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-44270213519557356952015-05-22T18:48:00.001-07:002015-05-22T18:48:11.447-07:002 rockets completed...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Astron Elliptic II and Estes Jetliner. Still in paint shop: Estes Saturn V (in base coat of white), Estes Pro Series II Ventris (in base coat of black and white), Estes Asteroid Hunter (primer), LOC Caliber ISP (primer)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6s9T1qBz_KbNmA6ZzvgxCw14pnqRYkgSy2xEjh9GSmWCAOIKuDCKyP92tVcw7zARvPM3B5YBbXY3Hqw9YDfEs7KtBl66icthKRI9w3MY07Ab_HUJNW0HfnDIKx96TkihueBQPTezORSc/s640/blogger-image--287589719.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6s9T1qBz_KbNmA6ZzvgxCw14pnqRYkgSy2xEjh9GSmWCAOIKuDCKyP92tVcw7zARvPM3B5YBbXY3Hqw9YDfEs7KtBl66icthKRI9w3MY07Ab_HUJNW0HfnDIKx96TkihueBQPTezORSc/s640/blogger-image--287589719.jpg"></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-42145836429059411272015-05-02T06:22:00.001-07:002015-07-06T13:25:09.921-07:00Servo issuesThis week, I pulled out the Blu Baby 33 to get my fingers ready to fly. When I checked the control surfaces, the rudder would react uncontrollably when the stick was held hard right. The servo would push hard right, go to center, go hard right, center, etc.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-41442964864372762302015-05-02T06:15:00.001-07:002015-05-02T06:15:58.487-07:00Project status...Shed expansion: on hold. Washing machine replacement took priority (and cash)<div><b>Rockets</b>:</div><div>Estes Ventris - in primer, ready for paint</div><div>Estes Saturn V- in white base coat. Need to mask and paint black</div><div>Estes Jetliner- in white paint. Need to sand and repaint</div><div>Estes Astron Elliptic II - bad black paint, booster sanded to primer and resprayed.</div><div>Estes Asteroid Hunter- under construction. </div><div>LOC caliber ISP - reworking fin fillets, priming. </div><div>Crayon rocket - lexan fins cut, coupler on order</div><div>Corn rocket- need to think about this one...</div><div><br></div><div><b>Airplanes</b></div><div>Mystique - ready for covering</div><div>Blu Baby 42 - reworking motor angle...</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-29587309433176911572015-02-23T10:35:00.001-08:002015-02-23T10:35:39.816-08:00More side project...Child #2 is in his last year of elementary school. The 5th graders have a contest for Valentine's Day boxes. Here is what I put together. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQCTCSrU5LXuz1RxVcdRQvpyhLnPFQJoWUSV_sfOjvKQ8TGqPKlVH_ulrJGwM-t7ruJ5PCQrbayCnWex_xIF_wpUKV1eSQ9SpLa1HrrN0G_v6GNsjlo2hJkAT9-akt1LRHq5O-JAXmkuA/s640/blogger-image--1020419834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQCTCSrU5LXuz1RxVcdRQvpyhLnPFQJoWUSV_sfOjvKQ8TGqPKlVH_ulrJGwM-t7ruJ5PCQrbayCnWex_xIF_wpUKV1eSQ9SpLa1HrrN0G_v6GNsjlo2hJkAT9-akt1LRHq5O-JAXmkuA/s640/blogger-image--1020419834.jpg"></a></div>If you look closely, you can see the mail slot in the front plexiglass. </div><div><br></div><div>Boy plays hockey, so this was perfect for him. The hockey schedule is killer though - doesn't leave much time for anything else these days. Season ends in March...</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409992281375302831.post-867510783087045742015-01-29T13:07:00.001-08:002015-01-29T13:07:25.971-08:00Another completed projectEstes R2-D2 kit... I'll try to fly this on a C5-3<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65LixrX2jj79Z-dEcZdhl5NgYe_8ShOB2dEkl9Sm6aBO6lV5j62KRtep1wCb3NKyqcIghpU5tX9LU8AprfeYdhXgDLf3_q-LeN-3fvdfaJtKNSRDC0Ur5go81uSAvhkG2_HcLFfvczTc/s640/blogger-image--1721688132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65LixrX2jj79Z-dEcZdhl5NgYe_8ShOB2dEkl9Sm6aBO6lV5j62KRtep1wCb3NKyqcIghpU5tX9LU8AprfeYdhXgDLf3_q-LeN-3fvdfaJtKNSRDC0Ur5go81uSAvhkG2_HcLFfvczTc/s640/blogger-image--1721688132.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0