Flight Log - 2014-09-01 - Rodney Earp's Semroc Orbital Transport

T' instructions are very well done for this rocket. Lots o' pictures and easy t' understand step by step. Arrr! This is a level 2 rocket and very easy t' put together but t' win' angles are very important t' t' flight and close intention should be made when gluin' t' wings t' t' fuselage, me hearties, these are just like t' fins but bigger. Avast! T' kit goes together fast and can be framed up in 3 or 4 hours easy. T' finishin' is goin' t' interestin' and I’m thinkin' o' usin' Aerogloss dope t' seal everythin' thin' before painting. I think t' dope will be lighter than Sealer and better for all t' balsa wood. Avast, me proud beauty! Paint is one color "White" that makes thin' simple and with the decals that are Waterslide, adds alot o' detail t' this kit. I like t' change colors and things on rockets t' make them me own, shiver me timbers, but t' do so with this one would be just wrong, it can't get any beter. William is buildin' and flyin' this for his Nartrek Gemini Level and be very excited t' build this, I hope we’ll fly it in 2 weeks at ROCC.

 

Well this project got set aside for a while once framed up, Just other things goin' on. Finishin' this was a challenge on t' main because o' t' tight places t' sand and seal. Begad! Blimey! If doin' again, I might seal everythin' before takin' it out o' t' sheets. Aye aye! Blimey! Put about 4 coats o' sealer on them sandin' betwixt coats, this way t' ends be t' only thin' t' seal and could be done easy after glued together.

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After t' last flight and loosin' t' glider, shiver me timbers, I had t' cut another one from scratch since Semroc is no longer. Aye aye!  Comin' along nicely needs paint

 

 

Flight Date: 2014-09-01
Rocket Name: Semroc Orbital Transport
Kit Name: Semroc - Orbital Transport {Kit} (KV-66)
Flyer's Name: Rodney Earp
Motors: B6-4
Expected Altitude: 150 Feet
Wind Speed: 3.00 mph
Launch Site: ROSCO

Good flight, t' Glider deployed and t' transport came down without t' chute opening. Begad! come down hard but no damage. Glider landed in soft grass.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-4

 

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