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#1 Gillard

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Posted 15 March 2008 - 01:38 PM

I'm trying to scratch build a Skylark rocket, but i am finding it really difficult to get info on dimensions and marking. There are a few web pages out there, but nothing comprehensive -does anyone know of a source of info?

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Posted 15 March 2008 - 02:23 PM

I do, but the designs are classified MOD property! You need to approach the MOD and bid for a manufacturing licence. A Spanish company tried a couple of years ago and were rejected!

Why do you want to make a rocket that big anyway?

#3 Gillard

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Posted 15 March 2008 - 05:56 PM

I do, but the designs are classified MOD property! You need to approach the MOD and bid for a manufacturing licence. A Spanish company tried a couple of years ago and were rejected!

Why do you want to make a rocket that big anyway?


my fault! :blush:

i'd like data on the skylark rocket to make a scale model of it,

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Posted 15 March 2008 - 09:11 PM

The National Space Centre in Leicestershire has a display Skylark. Speak to them! If it is on display then it should be worth enquiring about a few pics to make a passive and scale inert model.

If you want to make a full scale model complete with guidance system and payload, expect a knock on the door!
http://www.movember.com/uk/home/

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Posted 15 March 2008 - 10:00 PM

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Hmmm... like the big orange tube above?

Our friends at Waltham Abbey could possibly help out and might appreciate a scale model for their display.

Edited by BrightStar, 15 March 2008 - 10:12 PM.


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Posted 16 March 2008 - 08:16 AM

The National Space Centre in Leicestershire has a display Skylark. Speak to them! If it is on display then it should be worth enquiring about a few pics to make a passive and scale inert model.


thanks for the info, the scale model will be small, flying on estes motors.

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Posted 16 March 2008 - 10:22 AM

www.royalgunpowdermills.com/events_jun_c.htm
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Posted 22 March 2008 - 04:26 PM

Thanks for all the help. i've managed to get a scale drawing from "rockets of the world" by Peter Alway.
i'm planning to make at least 2 down scales
the first is nearly complete and is a tiny /64 down scale to fly on MMX motors, the next will probably be a 2 stager on a 24 to 18mm motors.




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