Well we're going to do it. We've got the line of credit and picked a builder. We went with Kitchens by Jim Thompson. They started work on 5/11. These are some before pictures. I took these so that we can better tell what a difference it will be. The main things are that the dropped ceiling … Continue reading Remodeling the Kitchen
Author: rluhman
Retired guy who likes to fly rockets and build scale models of aircraft, spacecraft and sci-fi ships.
Building the Interceptor-E
Well, I had to do it. I took the Hobby Lobby 40% off coupon and bought an Estes Interceptor-E. Of course, I made a couple of mods. First, I reinforced the area directly behind the forward end of the engine hook. Hopefully that will prevent the hook from being ripped aft when the ejection charge … Continue reading Building the Interceptor-E
Viper 4x Rises From The Ashes (Again)
It looks like my EAC Viper 4x will fly again. After spending the last 4 months looking at the remains, I just couldn't throw it in the trash. 90% of it is still intact. The main tube only had the forward six inches crushed in the LDRS crash. The rest of it looks perfect. There … Continue reading Viper 4x Rises From The Ashes (Again)
Politicizing Science
If you are truly scientifically minded, all the climate change warnings may have you a bit skeptical. At least you should be. I've been skeptical for some time, even though it seems I'm one of the very few. There are a few bright spots where others with some voice in the press and media have … Continue reading Politicizing Science
Sidewinder 80% scale
Now that I have a blog, I think it is time that I begin to document the steps that I've been taking to build my 80% scale AIM-9L Sidewinder. I started out with just a nose cone. I had found that Performance Rocketry was selling a Sidewinder nose cone that fit a 4 inch tube. From … Continue reading Sidewinder 80% scale
