Estes Rubicon # 2189

 


SPECS:
          Length:   22.9"
          Diameter: 3.21"
          Weight:   7.3 oz.
          Altitude: 450 ft.
          Recovery: 18" Parachute
          Recommended Engines: D12-3, D12-5


FEATURES:
          Skill level 1 model
          1 : 11 Scale
          Self adhesive decals
          Requires 3/16 inch launch rod
          Ansari X Prize Contestant -
          Space Transport Corporation
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PHOTOS


 
Tubes painted and ready to assemble (decided NOT to paint bottom base or cap)
The 3M Scotch blue painter's tape did a really good job of masking - good clean lines!

 
Used Krylon Pumpkin-orange #52411 gloss paint (Now w 360* dial nozzle!)
And that's a pumpkin scented candle behind the rocket. Hmm, I see a pattern here...?

 
Using Testors plastic cement (non-toxic) for all plastic joints

 

 
I WILL NEVER AGAIN USE "Testors" non-toxic plastic cement (blue tube) - most all joints have let go at the slighest bump - mostly non-flight related! Super glued joints seem to be holding!

LAUNCHES


 
Oct 18, 2013
D12-5 Engine - Maiden flight
5 MPH winds
Bus Park (Farmington)
18" Yellow Nylon chute
 

 
Nice, straight boost (I'm proud!) Only 1 fin popped off on landing, and all engines intact!

 
Ejected ~ 2 seconds after apogee - a D12-3 would be ideal for this build.
 

 

 

 
Updated Oct 23, 2013
 
Huxley@xmission.com