[Video] No Parachute No Problem, a KSP model rocket. MISSION SUCCESS!

[FishInferno]

UPDATE: The mission was a success, with the model flying straight and true both flights.

As you can see in the video, I did actually swap out the streamer for a parachute last-minute.

I had wanted to make one of arc5555's paper models for a long time, but I decided, why not take it one step further? Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you, No Parachute No Problem!

I know, I know, the name is kind of long, but the rocket does not, in fact, have a parachute. It uses a streamer. Plus, the name sounded very Kerbal to me. The rocket was made entirely of materials I had around the house, i bought nothing for this (except for the engine).

Expected launch in under an hour, wish me luck!

EDIT: I don't know why TnyPic rotated all of my pictures, sorry about that.

Here it is shown next to an Estes Alpha, for size comparison. I made the body like I would any other rocket, and I used papercraft parts as a "skin".

The fins were made by cutting out cardboard to the appropriate shape/size and gluing papercraft parts to the sides.

The launch Lug is simply a straw cut down to size. An ugly but necessary part to any model rocket.

The engine is mounted inside the cosmetic nozzle

This rocket is a rear-eject, meaning that the engine section pops out of the rocket with the parachute instead of the nosecone. The shock cord is made from rubber bands and the streamer is a cut up garbage bag.

All credit goes to arc5555 for his KSP Paper Models

Edited July 28, 2015 by FishInferno

[arc5555]

The parachute mechanism is kind of crazy I love it Can't wait for the launch results !

[FishInferno]

it worked!!!!!!

[arc5555]

it worked!!!!!!

That's really cool ! Have you got any more pictures ?

Edited July 26, 2015 by arc5555

[Whirligig Girl]

I believe Estes produces larger, higher thrust engines that would produce an accurate level of acceleration and fit in that rocket body nice and tightly.

[FishInferno]

That's really cool ! Have you got any more pictures ?

I will try and make a video over the next couple days

I believe Estes produces larger, higher thrust engines that would produce an accurate level of acceleration and fit in that rocket body nice and tightly.

This was flown on an Estes C6-5 motor, i chose the smaller motors because I didn't want to lose it:P

I have built my own rocket that flew on Estes E motors, that flew fine but I lost it in the woods. It was names "Up Goer I" because it was made using the mail tube that my Up Goer Five poster came in.

[Gampersnaz]

Nice job! I love it. I'd love to get into this hobby, but there are few places where I live that launching little rockets is accepted haha

[Tank Buddy]

Wow, that's really cool!

Here's my "No parachute, Big problem":

The nosecone didn't come off and it hit the ground at +60 mph.

Edited July 27, 2015 by Tank Buddy

[Bev7787]

It's beautiful

[Fred Cop]

It was one long(ish) process to make, but one small leap for Kerbal-kind...

Get it? "Small leap" and its a model of a Kerbal roc-- Oh never mind.

[FishInferno]

So, using iMovie on my phone (which is pretty limiting, I found), I put together a short video of the launch/landing. Hope you guys enjoy!

And if anyone wants to build one themselves, feel free to ask any questions as to how I built it!

Edited July 28, 2015 by FishInferno

[arc5555]

The video's great

[FishInferno]

The video's great

Thanks:) Did you notice my friend in the background: "I think it needed more boosters."

[arc5555]

Thanks:) Did you notice my friend in the background: "I think it needed more boosters."

Yup It would be cool if you've attached some of these new little boosters at the sides

[MoeKitsune]

Do you know what this means?

We can into space!

[FishInferno]

Do you know what this means?

We can into space!

We can indeed

[Fred Cop]

It'd be hilarious if you had a paper Kerbal clinging to the outside of the Mk.1 Pod for the launch.

[FishInferno]

It'd be hilarious if you had a paper Kerbal clinging to the outside of the Mk.1 Pod for the launch.

Good idea! Maybe I'll make one for the next launch.

[FishInferno]

Today I need to repair the little damage that was done. the front of the capsule got a little bashed in, and the black "nozzle" was weakened during the flights and due to my poor handling it broke off. I think some stronger glue should do the trick

[Fred Cop]

The front of the capsule got a little bashed in, and the black "nozzle" was weakened during the flights and due to my poor handling it broke off. I think some stronger glue should do the trick

Ah, good old Kerbal engineering

[HafCoJoe]

Dude... that's awesome!

[LitaAlto]

Fanworks Friday candidate?

[FishInferno]

Dude... that's awesome!

Thanks!

Fanworks Friday candidate?

I would be honored, but that is up to SQUAD to decide