Nike Smoke Model Rocket -- Power Series - 3in

Updates:

7/4/2024: Fixed a minor fitment issue with the Nosecone MID section. Now at v1.2

7/5/2024: Added a forward CR for 54mm with a cutout for 13mmx3mm tubular nylon shock cord.

7/7/2024: I flew this model on its maiden flight. See Maiden Flight below for details.

7/8/2024: Published the video of this rocket's maiden flight

7/15/2024: I added Epaulet models to the kit

- Detached Epaulets - for attaching to existing 3-in nosecones. It has been shaped to fit mine but the concave curve should be close for use on the Estes nosecone

- Epaulets incorporated into the Nosecone AFT model. No glue necessary (batteries not included)

Introduction :

The Power Series of Builders Kits were designed to incorporate more traditional techniques of high-power rocket building, using modern manufacturing techniques. These are the big brothers/sisters of those in the Extreme Series. The power series rockets can take much larger rocket motors requiring Level1/Level2 HPR certifications to fly them. If you don't have a certification, you can still enjoy these beautiful models, but I encourage you to start with one of the kits from my Mini or Extreme series.

If you have built a high-powered rocket before, you will instantly feel right at home. They are built around the LOC/Precision rocket body and motor tubes, with centering rings, retaining rings, Nosecones, etc. If you are not familiar, I have links to some videos that will be helpful. There is nothing weird in the construction. You need to take your time, follow the assembly steps, and you'll be in great shape.

First, a couple of things about the design. The nosecone is a 3-piece printed nosecone that assembles easily with epoxy and can house various electronics including multiple flight computers, GPS tracking, or other scientific instruments. Included in the kit is an avionics sled designed for an Eggtimer Quantum flight computer, a sled designed for the Eggtimer Quasar, a flight computer with GPS tracking, or a nosecone plug to house simple altimeters or nothing at all. Each is attached by screwing the part into the base of the nosecone. A ¼-in eyebolt can be screwed and epoxyed into the bottom center of the part to attach to the rest of the model.

Also included is a detailed OpenRocket simulation file with potential motors that should work.

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Here's a video of the Maiden Launch:

Models Included :

- Nosecone Folder

- Aft, Mid, and Forward nosecone sections

- AV sleds for Quantum and Quasar flight computers

- Nosecone AV plug

- Nosecone AFT with Epaulets - NEW

- Epaulets Detached - New (in case you want them and already printed the AFT Section)

- Fin Folder - These fins were inspired by CWBULLET's Nike Smoke Fins

- Fin for 54mm MMT (4x)

- Fin for 38mm MMT (4x)

- Fin slot marking/cutting guide

- Centering Ring Folder

- Forward and Aft centering rings for 54mm MMT

- Alt. FWD CR for 54mm.

- Forward and Aft centering rings for 38mm MMT

- Retainer Folder

- Ring and Cap for 54mm MMT

- Ring and Cap for 38mm MMT

- Modified Rail Guides for 1010 Rail - you will need these or some other solution to account for the bulge of the nosecone

Materials Needed:

- 30 inches or more of LOC/Precision body tubing

- 38mm or 54mm LOC/Precision Motor Mount tubing (MMT) - 14 inches but too much is never a bad thing

- 15 (or more)-minute epoxy. I use QuickCure 15 and PC-7

- ¼-20 eye-bolt (or two) for the sled/plug and forward centering ring

- 15 feet of 13mm tubular nylon shock cord