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Saturn IB

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A 1:22 scale model of the Saturn IB SA-205 mission. And yes, it flies!

 

For the impatient, you can follow my build thread on The Rocketry Forum: Another Saturn IB

 

Saturn IB Part 9 – Recovery

Designing the recovery system is a challenge for any build. For the Saturn IB there are structural challenges, and concerns about maintaining the scale look of the final rocket. Don’t forget to like and subscribe!

Saturn IB Part 6 – 3D Printing

Much of the Saturn IB project relied on 3D printing, both for parts and tools. In this video I introduce 3D printing so that you can decide if it’s right for you.

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Saturn IB Part 5 – Fins

In this video we discuss the fins. The unique shape of the Saturn IB fins required some special construction techniques, using 3D printed sanding guides, Through The Wall (TTW) fins, composite construction, and more!

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Saturn IB Part 4 Centering Rings

For a normal rocket built from a kit, or even built from scratch, centering rings are a very basic and simple thing. Nothing about this build is basic or simple!

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Saturn IB Part 3 Body Tubes

New video posted!

The first in the series where pieces are actually built, this video examines the many body tubes required to create the Saturn IB. For many of these tubes, no suitable commercially produced tubes are available so I create my own using fiberglass and carbon fiber. If you want to see more videos like this, don’t forget to like and subscribe!

 

Saturn IB Part 2 Planning

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The second video in the series is posted: https://youtu.be/cw5XKHbXmag

 

In the last episode, I introduced you to the real Saturn IB. The focus of this one is the planning and many design decisions that had to be made before building can begin. If you want to see more videos like this, don’t forget to like and subscribe!

Saturn IB Part 1 Introduction

The first video in the series is posted: https://youtu.be/-mtdxP-PKkc

 

In this video, I introduce the Saturn IB rocket and explain a little about how I came to start building it. The rocket already flies, but it is still very much a work in progress.

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