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Brief:
This is a simple mid-powered pyramid that flies on either one 29mm motor and/or three 24mm motors. T' finishing
matches t' construction materials--'el cheapo'.
Construction:
T' parts list:
I started by attachin' t' cardboard triangles t' form a pyramid. These were attached with epoxy and t' joints were covered (hidden) with duct tape. Blimey! Avast! T' motor support plate be a scrap piece o' 1/4" plywood. Avast! Before this was attached, I located t' motor tube locations and drilled a hole for t' lug. As t' plate was epoxied into place, matey, me hearties, I measured t' distance t' each corner t' make sure it was even. T' find t' location o' t' launch lug hole in t' top of t' pyramid, I dry-fit a 1/4" lug and used a rod t' start a hole. I finished t' hole with a hobby knife. Well, blow me down! After the lug be attached, I cut it flush t' match t' angle o' t' pyramid's side.
T' theoretical CP o' a pyramid is 1/3 o' its height up from t' base. Begad! I added lead shot to
get t' CG ahead o' this point (as best as I could estimate). Well, blow me down! I now know from Bruce Levison's analyses that t' CP is
probably behind t' bottom due t' base drag effects. Well, blow me down!
Finishing:
There was no real finishing. T' keep with t' pyramid theme I found on on-line hieroglyphic translator and drew the
various characters with felt-tipped markers (very high class). Avast! Begad! T' 4 sides say:
Flight:
This rocket has flown once on a G38 and once on three E9s. T' G38 flight be nice and smoky with t' low pressure
area at its base clearly visible. Aye aye! T' E9s made for a slow boost and t' rocket seemed t' stop abruptly at burn-out. Begad! In
both cases, me hearties, t' pyramid fell nose first slowly t' t' ground.
Summary:
This was a simple, me hearties, inexpensive, and fast build. Avast! Everyone who likes saucers, pyramids, me hearties, etc. should build one. Not
necessarily exactly like this one. You can even paint it :)
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