Nike Smoke 1/12.4 Scale Model Rocket

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The Nike Storm was a testing rocket designed to study horizontal wind patterns in the upper atmosphere. NASA developed it in the 1960s, using the Nike booster as a foundation. This version is a 1/12.4 scale replica that stands 18.44 inches tall when complete and uses an Estes BT-55 body tube. You will need: * 1 x BT-55 8-inch long (flying version) * 1 x BT-20 5-inch long * 1 x Engine hook * 1 x 12-inch Parachute * 1 x Shock cord * 2 x "UNITED STATES" decals, which you will need to print out. Assembly Notes: * I have added pictures to aid in construction. * Use the positioning tool for engine block placement and engine hook slot position. * It is not necessary to glue the engine hook retainer in place. This way you can remove the engine hook for a nicer static display model. However, due to heat from the motor, the retainer will shrink making it hard or impossible to remove again. * I use 5-minute Epoxy for the complete build. * To ensure the nose cone and fin fit the body tube, you may want to print the lower portion of the nose cone first and test fit it to the body tube. If too tight or too loose, scale the objects accordingly. You can also slightly sand the shoulder to get a good fit. This rocket flies great on B6-4 and C6-5 rocket engines. Download the files only if you are going to start printing the parts because I might have made some required design tweaks/changes which will be noted below as revisions. I would love to see your results! Please support my work by giving me a tip if you find my contribution useful. Thanks. Leo ------------------------ Revisions: - 11.11.2018: First public release. - 18.11.2018: Updated the nose cone to strengthen the shoulder joint. - 20.01.2019: Added 2-part nose cone for printers that can't print the full length. - 20.01.2019: Added prototype nose cone used on the maiden flight.