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Rocket Dungeon: The start of the Fett Boy (2015-10-12)

Here's the upper part of a rocket inspired by the famous Estes Fat Boy. I found a tube that will fit in the bottom and will telescope over 3" tube, forming a reverse shoulder. It will get a 29mm ... [Read More]

Rocket Dungeon: The Fett Boy is a pile of junk (2015-10-14)

This rocket has turning out to be a real hodgepodge of leftovers. I am low on actual rocket parts and materials. Here's what I am using: The Boba Fett piggy bank - bought The tube from Laphroaig ... [Read More]

Rocket Dungeon: Fett Boy progress (2015-10-15)

Here is a photo of said progress. The lower body is all together save for tying on a shock cord. The fins turned out fine. I did paper the side opposite the fiberglass sheet. The Fett bank is merely ... [Read More]

Rocket Dungeon: More Fett Boy thoughts (2015-10-18)

I have the top section complete and am currently painting the bottom section. I will take some photos for the next post. I added a whopping 4.5oz of nose weight. I messed up a little as I could have ... [Read More]

Rocket Dungeon: Fett Boy photos (2015-10-18)

If you click through to my Flickr album, there are a few more shots. It is ready to fly as is and I may or may not try to decorate it more. With the nose section off, you can see that I applied a few ... [Read More]

Rocket Dungeon: Fett Boy rebuild (2017-08-23)

Here is the main structure of the new Fett Boy. The rocket is about half an inch over scale. I used a plastic cone that I built a long time ago but never flew. It fits the 3" tubing and also ... [Read More]

Rocket Dungeon: Progress of the Fett Boy rebuild (2017-08-30)

Needs some touch ups, details and arms. [Read More]

Rocket Dungeon: Fett Boy rebuild, almost done! (2017-09-10)

So, the Fett Boy is getting there. I have all the major bits and pieces on. I don't like the hands and may fiddle with them once I decide what to do. Or not. I also want to add thruster nozzles on ... [Read More]

Rocket Dungeon: Fett Boy, V3 (2017-09-17)

The other day, I ran across a Boba Fett dog toy that looked perfect for a Fett Boy. Little did I know that I would need one in a couple of days.  I need to work out how it will be attached and ... [Read More]

Rocket Dungeon: Fett Boy V3...that was quick (2017-09-17)

The tube with the backpack, etc. no longer telescopes over the body but there is a couple of inch open area at its base - enough to add a tad of room for the 'chute but not enough for ... [Read More]

Rocket Dungeon: The Fat Boy fleet (2015-10-19)

Not nearly as impressive as Marc's Totally Insane Fat Boy Fleet , but here they are: From left-to-right: Fat Boy 3x4 (3"dia., 4x24mm, stretched over scale) Fat Boy Motor Eater (7x18mm) Fett Boy ... [Read More]

Rocket Dungeon: The Best of 2016 (2016-12-27)

Time again to post my favorite rocket stuff from the past year. For the first time since I've been compiling this list, I didn't come up with 10 items. I was on track to do so, but the weather and ... [Read More]