I recently built this cloned Der V-3, while bored one evening over the holidays. I had all the parts on hand, and just needed to order the decals from Excelsior. Its ready to go now, just waiting for spring...
UPDATE: well, on this rocket's 13th flight, it suffered what Space-X would describe as a "hard landing". Basically, it lawn-darted, splintering the cone and blowing out the upper body tube. Its ugly. At least the new Jolly Logic Chute release that was onboard survived intact. I may be able to salvage the fin can and rebuild it from there up.
UPDATE 2: this rocket has been repaired with parts from an Estes V-2 kit. Basically, it amounted to cutting off the damaged tube and grafting on a new segment with a coupler, then repairing the motor mount. Should be flying again soon!
Flight Date: | 2017-08-26 |
Rocket Name: | Der V-3 |
Kit Name: | Estes - Der V-3 {Kit} (1970) [1987-1989] |
Flyer's Name: | Rick Barnes |
Motors: | D12-5 |
Launch Site: | Torrey Farm, Potter, NY |
Actual Altitude: | 500 Feet |
Stage | Motor(s) |
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1 | Estes D12-5 |
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