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04-January-2009, 04:37 AM
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Ares I block II
This is the complete rebuild of my Ares I rocket:
Showing the stage separation-  Stacked:  On the pad: 
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04-January-2009, 03:56 PM
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With the non scale fins I am assuming it is a model rocket that is intended to fly.
If so, make sure you put enough weight in the nose to bring the CG well ahead of the CP
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04-January-2009, 06:31 PM
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It looks really cool!
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04-January-2009, 07:40 PM
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(Is the UH-1 behind the pad a paper model too?)
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04-January-2009, 10:30 PM
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Nah, it's a diecast. I do have a paper Huey somewhere.
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05-January-2009, 05:48 AM
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I have never seen such fins on NASA conceptual artwork. It must be an earlier design that was superceeded by the latest one.
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05-January-2009, 01:15 PM
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This is a video of Block I launching. it was just a single stager. On the lower section, I tried flying it with clear fins, which easily sheared of. You're also correct in that I based that part on an earlier design. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK2Ex...eature=channel http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=9205.0
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