Apollo 11 40th Anniversary Model Rocket Launch

[haresh747]

Now that is something worth watching on youtube! bravo!!!! great job!!!

[237rascalflatts]

where did you grt that.....................

[locow14]

what propulsion system that was used as the parachute was activated. because I like

[ozspace1]

@locow14

I used commercially available model rocket engine (D12-3) from Estes, with built in ejection charge to deploy the parachutes.

Peter

[artisttutorials]

WOW! I HAVE THAT SAME ROCKET! WE ARE BUILDING IT NOW! its hard to build isn't it? or should I say time consuming?

[ozspace1]

@artisttutorials

Yes, it is time consuming, but loads of fun. I actually modified it to have the launch rod pass through the rocket body internally so you can't see it when sitting on the pad. I decided to do that after I had done the main build so took extra hassle and time, but worth doing IMHO.

[mnagmobile1]

that wasnt that high

[ozspace1]

@mnagmobile1

No, but it is a scale model, not designed for performance. There are mod' kits to put 5 engines into them but you might never see it again!

[WWIflyingace62]

@ozspace1 do you think you could tell me where to get a 5 engine mod kit? im gonna put a gps tracker in mine to find it along with a camera

[ozspace1]

@thecravenator42069

Yes, I have now retired it, although 'may' roll out for Apollo 17 40th in December, 2012. It is showing signs of wear and tear internally from the ejection charges...

[harmsworth1]

beautiful launch........proof of a perfect build. Excellent video. Congrads

[ThrashMetalAssault1]

what engine did you use?

[ozspace1]

It is the recomended D12-3 from Estes

[locolopelocolope]

That was great !

By the model size I expected more altitude, but landing was cool.

Congrats !

[bestamerica]

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great lunch and bravo,,,

star 5

[ozspace1]

Working on an Estes rocket engine powered 1:33 scale Apollo lunar module, in honor of Apollo 13 (never landed their LM either...), stand by!

[silverarogr]

Your the best mate, good job!!! :)

[NewOceanRocketry]

Very nicely done, Sir. She's a beautiful model.  Great use of Jack King's matter-of-fact narration from Launch Control Center at KSC!

[night0tripper]

Great model and launch.  I love the LUT!

[ozspace1]

Thanks, the LUT really sets it off and adds realism. It is cardboard with printed sheets over the top and a chipboard platform.

[LukeQuixoteofSanJose]

Awesome build...

[raifordstatepenn]

Where did ya get or did ya make the launch tower?

[ozspace1]

I download the ppt version of the LUT paper model from one of the paper model sites, enlarged to match the 1:100 scale of the Estes Saturn V and printed out and glued over a heavy cardboard tower. The base is chipboard. I modified the rocket to have the launch rod run internally, looks much better.

[EdramBurt]

wow molto bello complimenti!!!

[tokind2oo]

Well done sir! Thanks for sharing this.