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USS Edsel Ford... A Sci-Fi Build
Armed with a Galan Pang sketch, I've set about to build a flying model rocket version.
Should be a challenging build, just right for a long cold winter. BT-300 based with a rear eject 29mm spool.
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John Simmons a.k.a. "Lakeroadster" NAR 113985 My Fleet with Build Data: Lakeroadster's Rocket Shop |
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OpenRocket Simulation
Open Rocket shows it to be a flyer on a G80 or slighter less robust motor.
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John Simmons a.k.a. "Lakeroadster" NAR 113985 My Fleet with Build Data: Lakeroadster's Rocket Shop |
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CAD Model
Made some progress on the CAD model...
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John Simmons a.k.a. "Lakeroadster" NAR 113985 My Fleet with Build Data: Lakeroadster's Rocket Shop Last edited by HenryMac : 01-11-2024 at 04:08 PM. |
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Well, it certainly has the appeal of an Edsel.
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CAD Model Rev 03
Made some changes to the CAD model. Flipped the upper rear stabilizers which more resembles the sketch by Galan Pang.
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John Simmons a.k.a. "Lakeroadster" NAR 113985 My Fleet with Build Data: Lakeroadster's Rocket Shop |
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Looks closer to a DeSoto, another deservedly DEFUNCT vehicle brand.
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It's all in the grille...
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John Simmons a.k.a. "Lakeroadster" NAR 113985 My Fleet with Build Data: Lakeroadster's Rocket Shop |
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That "grille" is more like an ugly BEAK/SNOOT.
I have a 2nd cousin that collects/restores Edsels of all things.... Brains does not run on that side of the family.
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When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!! Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't ! Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY. ALL systems are GO for MAYHEM, AGITATION, CHAOS, TURMOIL, FIASCOS, AGGRAVATION, INSTIGATION, NUISANCE-ACTION, and HAVOC ! |
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I want to see the inside of the cockpit. When I was a young lad, our neighbors had an Edsel. I loved the automatic transmission push buttons in the center of the steering wheel.
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The push button shifter was optional on the Edsel. Interesting idea, but was high maintenance at that time in history.
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'Til next time, Mike Toelle NAR 31692 L1 SAM 0373 |
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