This is a Larry Brand design that I assembled from parts contained in a LOC Precision Lil Nuke kit and an extra length of 54mm tubing. LOC 54 mm tubing is motor mount grade so it's a bit thicker than most. I also ordered a 6" long payload bay kit to complete the build.
Larry's article on the original Auracle 54 is sketchy on details and so I relied on the photgraphs accompanying the article. When all was said and done, I'm happy with the way it turned out. In retrospect, I will never again attempt a tube fin with tapered ends.
| Flight Date: | 2019-04-27 |
| Rocket Name: | Steppin' Razor (Tube Fin) |
| Flyer's Name: | K Sonesen |
| Motors: | -9 |
| Launch Site: | SARG - Gibson Ranch |
| Actual Altitude: | 600 Feet |
Launched on an F67-9W with delay drilled out to what I hoped was 6 seconds. Based on event at peak of arch over, it was a pretty good delay. Apogee estimated at 600’. In spite of breeze, the rocket landed about 50’ from pad. I couldn’t have been happier.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech F67W-9 |
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