New Glenn Style Model Rocket

The New Glenn style model rocket takes inspiration from the New Glenn heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed by Blue Origin. This rocket was designed and prototyped for use with Estes 24mm D12-3 motor, and Estes 3/16" rod launch pad. It is a single stage version of the New Glenn rocket, the motor is loaded into the booster and the upper stages act as the nose cone. To stabilize this rocket the booster fins were modified from the original New Glenn design. The rocket is 42mm in diameter (50mm at its widest), it has a total length of 22.5", it weighs 190 grams with the motor installed, and it will fly 650+ feet. It is 3D printed in ABS plastic and it is made up of 5 parts; the nose cone, the upper stage tube, the upper booster tube, the booster base fins, and the motor cap. For reference I included an image of the Open Rocket design file.

**Nose Cone - add infill with a target weight of 18.5 grams**

Assembly: Test fit parts before assembly, make any adjustments needed with sand paper. Install shock cord on Base Fins Mount. Glue Base Ring to Base Fins. Glue Booster Tube to Base Fins. Glue Stage Lower to Stage Upper. Glue Nose Cone to Stage Upper. Attach the shock cord to Stage Lower Base, and then add the parachute.  

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