Guys,
I apologize in advance if this post is questionable, but I was just so impressed I had to share. There is one explative at the end of this clip, so be aware… rated PG.
Anyway, this YouTube video was linked from our local news station. It’s a different hobby… model rocketry. Ever wonder what a life-sized X-Wing Fighter from Star Wars might look like in flight? Now you don’t have to!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ogYrvEEM0Ts
Now to launch a full-scale model of a Pennsy GG1…!
Here’s to hoping your GG-1 stays together a little longer!
Don Z.
These same folks also launched a Y-wing model, along with some other giant rockets.
A longer video including the other rockets is here, with the same PG caveat.
Also, a video has been released explaining the cause of the crash, available here [;)]
I like the bit with the tie fighter.
Good thing that wasn’t Luke on his way to destroy the Death Star.[B)]
That’s huge! I wonder if they meant to blow it up…[:O]
Proving once again that there’s more to designing a structure which will be placed under stress than simply making it the right shape…[:-^]
Chuck (former USAF Aircraft Quality Control inspector)
Maybe they should’ve used the force.[?]
wait, so you mean that just because my new rocket-powered K-4 looks right, it’s not going to work?!
aw man…