The collection of flying rockets continues to expand.

DD05

This is a semi-custom design.  Based on an Estes Baby Bertha rocket kit.  Extended nose cone and scale V2 fins make this look similar to the world changing V2 Ballistic Missile of WWII.  Rocket was still awaiting final finish paint at time of photo.  [ Full Project Writeup ]

DD06

Design is more of a repair and subsequent enhancement of an existing rocket (Estes Taser).  Following water damage at the base of the body tube, I sectioned about 2″ from it, and re-affixed the poly engine and fin assembly.  The top red payload section is from parts ordered online.  The L.E.D. payload (for night flights) comes from Halloween skull decorations (like the white plastic skull far right).  A pair of night flights proved the rocket to be a good flyer and the lights made night recovery very easy.   Night rocket launches are fun!

DD07

Constructed completely from spare parts attached to a large Estes BT-55 body tube that I ordered online.  The fins and nose cone came the Baby Bertha kit.  Launch lug and payload section came from an Estes Payloader rocket (which was parted out for another project DD08).  Engine mount was constructed from scratch based on patterns from other kits and a home-made mild steel engine retainer clip.