Luna (from Destination Moon) model rocket
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<h1>Destination Moon's Luna Rocket</h1> <b><u>UNTESTED</b></u> - this model, once properly balanced should fly quite well on an 18mm D.could even work on a C6-3.but I've not had the chance to test fly it yet. <u><b>Requires</b></u> - Estes BT-50 body tube (236mm length) - Estes BT-20 body tube (78mm length) - Parachute - Shock cord - 2 Screw eyes - Paperclip or thin piano wire for motor retention <u><b>Notes</b></u> - Because of the fin spread a special launch stand is offered. I suspect it won't suffer too much damage from a launch but keep an eye on this. I printed mine with Polycarbinate filament. It may need a heat deflector. - I would use shotgun shot to add weight to the nose cone to bring the cg more forward of the fins - When attaching PLA to PLA I use CA glue with a [catalyst spray kicker](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0166FFCCS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) - there are small holes in the nozzle to allow for the paperclip or piano wire to retain the motor. <img src = "https://cdn.thingiverse.com/renders/78/5d/a9/7e/b9/480d20a7cdfc3f5d7781e41c630b7fe5_preview_featured.jpg"> The heat from the motor shouldn't cause the plastic holding the clip to fail, however this design is untested so be aware of that potential. - When gluing the PLA parts to the body tubes, I've had no issue using white glue. - [A small clump of steel wool](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072HZ2MKX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) in the baffle chamber should eliminate the need for recovery wadding. (in theory)<img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/renders/fd/1d/5a/08/fb/392b85623e5a9f73044f3f825851759a_preview_featured.jpg"> - I may add the control surfaces to the wings and stabilizer but for now I didn't want to weaken them with those additions. - The only part that needs to be printed with supports is the landing strut. And I print it with a higher resolution as well because of the curve. <img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/renders/e4/11/b7/e2/15/2ef42f2730418633bc9d51c4932695a0_preview_featured.JPG"> - Added an adapter for the [X-20 model found here](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3174974) to make SPACE FORCE TWO!! <img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/renders/74/85/25/74/5a/fbe52b4a1b8cefd05507d6b8b16c8031_preview_featured.jpg"> the second in the Space Force fleet. - Added a shorter adapter for the X-20 just because, m'kay? [Fusion 360 file](https://a360.co/2W4lAJt) [More information about Luna](https://retrorockets.wordpress.com/2015/03/16/destination-moon-design-and-performance-of-the-rocketship-luna/?fbclid=IwAR1cYiyn_E8m-7xLil_c0UPqMR0xNqN9aEWP1WzUmOESnKRiNAe0SfyO51E) <h1>If you build and fly this before me post notes, pictures and video!</h1>
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