Fireball XL5

[Gixergs]

Looking good Pete, if you need any more pictures of my resin ones just shout . The little one has the rail and rocket sled if you need reference mate

[peter taft]

Originally Posted by Gixergs

Looking good Pete, if you need any more pictures of my resin ones just shout . The little one has the rail and rocket sled if you need reference mate

Hey..... Thanks mate, will do. Good to see you here again

[airdave]

I was looking for some reference material (thinking about my own paper version of XL5)
and I came across this guy's pages: Gary Reighn's Fireball XL5 3D Print Files Site

Obviously he is printing the basic parts and then modeling from there.
He is sharing his plans and 3D printing files.
But theres also a nice collection of detail photos.
Looks like a nice model he has built.
Gary Reighn's Fireball XL5 3D Printed Rocket Model Gallery

Looks like hes also got the sled and rail setup, as well as other elements from the show.

[peter taft]

WOW....just WOW... Thanks Dave

[peter taft]

Just some paintwork.

[peter taft]

Hull section 2 take 2. I found the reduction at the Junior end wasn't enough. I've started the internals using Balsa. This isn't finished and time is thin on the ground...but every little helps. Also added parts to the wings, landing gear covers.

[peter taft]

The skin is now on section 2. So then this is how it is... Hull Section 1 = 2" to 2" x 10" Hull Section 2 = 2" to 1.5" x 8.5" Total length without Junior = 18.5"

[airdave]

a 9 bob value for only 4 and 6? F A B !!

[americans scratching their heads right now lol]

[peter taft]

Originally Posted by airdave

a 9 bob value for only 4 and 6? F A B !!

[americans scratching their heads right now lol]

Dave, shame that we didn't freeze it forever, wonder how it would have turned out now lol.

[peter taft]

OK, so started on Junior! The rear bulkhead is oversized to allow for carving and sanding. This is glued up ready for the sanding, filling and more sanding.