Pringles Mosquito

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(Reposted because the original post doesn't show up for some reason) This is an upscale (kind of) of the Estes Mosquito using a Pringles can as a body tube. I say it's "Kind of" an upscale because I made no effort to use any measuring or math when upscaling the nosecone or fins. I just kind of "winged it". You'll need a shock cord and an 18" chute to complete your version. You do NOT need a motor tube as the motor tube is integral with the 3D printed parts. It's a tad heavy with those big fins, so don't expect great heights. And use a shorter delay as well. In the videos linked I flew it on a D12-5 and it got scary close to the ground before the chute deployed. Other than that, though, it's fun to see this rocket fly! UPDATE (10/4/2021): I made the fins narrow, left a little more room in the motor tube for the motors to fit and changed the motor retainer to a twist lock verses a screw on. The end result has a little less weight, less wind resistance, and better performance. Videos of the flights: D12-5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6eJYze_8RI E12-6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEuAZKcByZw E12-4 (Updated version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYlbNmgVNWA Print Settings