Custom Razor

Build Photos   Launches 12/28/2004

SPECS:
	Length:   12"
	Diameter: .976"
	Weight:   1.6 oz.
	Recovery: 12" Parachute
	Recommended Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5, C6-7


FEATURES:
	Super easy assembly - no sanding or painting
	Skill level 1 model

 
Glueing tubes:

 
My wife wanted it purple. I used BOYD's Grape Pearl - it has a nice metal flake look. Then top coats of clear gloss.

 

 

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LAUNCHES

 
9/23/2004
A8-3 Engine - Maiden Flight
Calm winds
Baseball diamond next door

 

 
Streamer did not eject - the purple Razor landed softly on tall grass tho! :-)
 

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12/12/2004
C6-5 Engine
5 MPH winds
Clinton Park

 
Aimed it slightly into the wind at launch:

 
Ejected just past apogee - notice the ejection charge, the 3 sheets of wadding, and the opened parachute:

 
Nice hang time! Got lots of chute pics:

 

 

 

 

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Updated December 28, 2004
 
Patrick Huxley@xmission.com