1:32 Saturn V Build (10.43 Ft / 3.179m Tall)
Thanks to Jon Leslie for the reference drawing for this next project. Jon supplied an isometric view with stationing for the Saturn V.
Tried to place things at the proper stationing, diameters and lengths of all stages. Some graphics need better reference to get correct look.
This is an alpha build of the 1:32. A smaller 1:111 scale was built to test for part fit. A slight problem with the lower engine fairings hopefully has been fixed.
Using a 3/4" PSI Tube for this one, because the 1" in the smaller rockets won't work with this larger rocket. It will be interesting to see if it is strong enough.
A computer controlled servo will deploy the parachute. It is an idea that water rockets use. Here is a thread to check it out.
Water Rocket Forum • View topic - ServoChron(tm) Firmware Update (Dual servo control)
Just going to use one servo to pull the "pin" that holds the spring from "popping" the nosecone off and deploying the parachute. Final weight will determine parachute diameter and if more than one is needed.
Here photos show the start. (minus stages 1 & 2 fuselage shell){HUGE}.
Everything has been cut out, now to glue together...
Mike