Li'l Johnny Outhouse

Flies like crap.

Note that that can be taken 2 ways.

I used the recommended nose weight, built it stock except when I painted the interior, I snapped a corner (don't try to flatten it out!) so I reinforced all the corners with a long, small square styrene piece and epoxy (making it heavier). It flew on the E28-4 about like a V2 and recovered OK with the streamer. Recommend a brown marker to enhance the effect of the streamer. Didn't have an issue with the decent and the fins, but you might want to consider your ground hardness.

In place of the nuts for the launch lugs, I used T-nuts inside, and the kit's standoffs and slightly longer screws. I like to have the option to replace the buttons when needed.

Joel. phx

Incase ya'll wondering what we're talking about:

I flew mine on an F50 and a G35 before demolishing it when it bound to the rail on its last flight. I bought two more shells to rebuild and experiment with.

Mark Simps> I'm figuring on sending up my Li'l Johnny Outhouse in a couple weeks.

Thanks, Nick

Finished mine over the weekend. Gonna loft it this weekend on an F21, I thnk.

While prepping the Gilded Lofter for it's maiden flight this weekend, ballast was being added to the Johnnie.

cp

On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 14:19:51 -0400, Chuck Rudy

The ballast wil be removed when the parachute is deployed, to make for a softer landing! The spectator count for the launch is predicted to be low, but I can't quite figure out why???

Kinda looks like Spaceman Spiff's assembly team. ; )

Randy

Sounds like something Gallagher might do. Right after the Sledgomatic he can end the show with Li'l Johnny and the dropping ballast......the front rows at least are dressed for the occasion :-)