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Model Rocket Building: Odd'l Rockets Goony G-16 Build, Part 2, Wings and Bombs (2017-04-19)

The wings and fins are the same parts used in the Odd'l Rockets F-16 kit. The wings and rudder are two piece. The forward strake is glued to the leading edge of the wing and both leading edges ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Odd'l Rockets Goony G-16 Build, Part 4, Details (2017-04-21)

On most short Goonys you recess the engine mount to move the C/G forward. The mount was pressed in until the low bend on the engine hook was even with the bottom of the BT-60 tube. Here I'm applying ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Odd'l Rockets Goony G-16 Build, Part 5, Wings, Fins and Bomb Gluing (2017-04-22)

After filling the balsa parts with CWF and smooth sanding, all the parts were taped down to a scrap piece of cardboard for a good shot of  primer/filler. Shoot one side, flip them over and ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Odd'l Rockets Goony G-16 Build, Part 6, Canopy (2017-04-24)

Here's how the canopy looks from the Odd'l F-16 kit. You have to trim and sand the bottom to best fit the curvature of the nose cone. It's not as hard as it sounds. Along the bottom of the ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Odd'l Rockets Goony G-16 Build, Part 7, Canopy Continued (2017-04-25)

After flexing the scored line back and forth it should crack on the cut. If it doesn't easily crack, go back and lightly score the line again. Don't pull or tear the sides off, score and crack! ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Odd'l Rockets Goony G-16 Build, Part 8, White Paint and a Fix TIP (2017-04-25)

This is an easy one to paint, it's all gloss white. After one coat I sanded down any rough fillets and glue blobs. To keep paint out of the front end of the tube a wrap of masking tape went on the ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Odd'l Rockets Goony G-16 Build, Part 10, Nose Cone Divot Touchup - TIP (2017-04-26)

The canopy is glued in place  using CA glue. CA glue can get brittle over time. I'd recommend adding a bit around the edges every once in a while to keep it secured. The canopy decal strips ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Odd'l Rockets Goony G-16 Build, Part 9, Decals TIP (2017-04-26)

I always read of water slide decals  problems. Some builders dread them and won't even try to apply a decal. In my Odd'l Rockets kits I include "Extras" or practice decals. Start with those ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Odd'l Rockets Goony G-16 Build, Finished (2017-04-27)

This was much better than building another F-16 prototype! I like Goonys. If the regular Odd'l F-16 sells well I might bring this one out as a companion model. What do you think? Is it worthwhile to ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Launch! Schoolyard Soccer Field, August, 16, 2020 (2020-08-17)

It's been a month since my last "Lone Wolf" launch at the soccer field. My Summer plan is to always get out early before the temperature and humidity gets too high. Two MicroMaxx launches ... [Read More]