Algenco Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) I started playing with 1lb Whisles a few weeks ago.I've tried NaBenz and NaSal, the Benz sounds better, but the Sal puts them out of sight!! I like Saly still waiting on the cookies Edited October 22, 2011 by Algenco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algenco Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 2 tests this evening, New batch of NaSal, 1 using Extreme whistle spindle, the other a "Pusher" If my "Videographer" can keep up I'll post later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algenco Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Need a new camera operator Need more delay, both were still climbing at a high rate of speed Pusher Extreme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algenco Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 pressed 2 more using k benz I'll try them tomorrow evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nater Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Those rockets don't waste their time getting airborne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algenco Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Those rockets don't waste their time getting airborne. Wife couldn't catch up with the pusher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondogman Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 the benz is easier to press than the sali (at least for me) the sali is sticky. now its time to put some shells on those. Ive been making stars and comets for the past week. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guntoteninfadel Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Those were awesome! And as stated don't wait around for camera. Get some good info on what they will tote and let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algenco Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 still playing with different fuels, although I did put a 3" ball on one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondogman Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I put a 2.5 on a sali 4oz rocket and I think it will take a 4 incher once I get some stars dry im gonna give it a try.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algenco Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 (edited) I have no doubt they will put a 4" to a respectable height Edited October 23, 2011 by Algenco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagabu Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 No doubt, we had a good dozen larger shells powered off 1# whistle rockets last night, the biggest of which was not shot since we got cut off early. -dag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondogman Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 How big /much can a 1# sali lift??? If a 4oz can do a 4 incher should do a 6 for sure! steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagabu Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I am not sure that Al said that a 4oz could lift a 4" canister shell, I think he was talking about 1# rockets. You will have to test it yourself (too many variables in ones fuel) but I see no issues with a 1# sali rocket lifting 1000g to 300' and with the proper delay, breaking at apogee. -dag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algenco Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) Yes, I'm only referring to the 1lb rockets I'm playing with.I plan on trying one with a 6" ball once I'm through testing fuels. For now I'm content with watching them go out of sight, no header, only 5g Vit F, it takes 3 seconds from the time I see the flash until I hear the report (very faint) At roughly 331 meters per sec that puts them at over 990 m or 1/2 mile!!! Edited October 24, 2011 by Algenco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageRacer Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Yes, I'm only referring to the 1lb rockets I'm playing with.I plan on trying one with a 6" ball once I'm through testing fuels. For now I'm content with watching them go out of sight, no header, only 5g Vit F, it takes 3 seconds from the time I see the flash until I hear the report (very faint) At roughly 331 meters per sec that puts them at over 990 m or 1/2 mile!!! Nice Al! Whistle is some fun stuff indeed! Just for reference on lifting..... I did a test with a 3/4" ID x 4" long motor made on something similar to a stinger spindle. The header was a 4" inert ball shell, with lead and rice. The weight was 30g under 1 full pound or 424g. It lifted fine and I was totally surprised. This of course is nothing like the standard 1lb class motor. Add a little delay like C6 or C8.... maybe some D1, Ralph's, or YOUR favorite glitter for a delay tail. Heck you know what you're doing so I'll shaddup. DanB (p.s. she lights, I film) just be sure to give her plenty of wick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algenco Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 I like an increment of C6, makes a beautiful charcoal tail just before the header pops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumbles Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I would think that a 1lb whistle rocket would be approaching it's limits with a 6" ball shell. 5" should probably be doable. With a 6", I think it'd depend a lot more on what's inside of it. It's definitely not hard to make a 6" that approaches 1300 or 1400g. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagabu Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I would think that a 1lb whistle rocket would be approaching it's limits with a 6" ball shell. 5" should probably be doable. With a 6", I think it'd depend a lot more on what's inside of it. It's definitely not hard to make a 6" that approaches 1300 or 1400g. I have a dozen 6" halves that I want to fill for a rocket test, anybody have a particular star for me to roll? The 1# rockets we flew on Saturday were ripping off the rack with 700g shells. I see no reason why a 6" rice hull filled star shell wouldn't get to height on a 1# hot whistle rocket. Testing will tell for sure... -dag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potassiumchlorate Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I suck at rockets, but I'd love to put a 6" on top of a whistle rocket, especially a "pusher". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondogman Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) Dave How about some granite (spelling?) stars that would be about as heavy as you could get. There was a thread on passfire aobut 4 ozers with 4 inch shells. I think a 1#er shouldnt have any trouble with an "average" 6 inch shell. Im going to work on a couple 4 inchers for the 4oz sali whistle rockets, they put a 2.5 stuffed full of parlon stars too high for a good view. Steve Edited October 24, 2011 by moondogman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagabu Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) I suck at rockets, but I'd love to put a 6" on top of a whistle rocket, especially a "pusher". I use the universal hybrid tooling, more thrust!!! Dave How about some granite (spelling?) stars that would be about as heavy as you could get. There was a thread on passfire aobut 4 ozers with 4 inch shells. I think a 1#er shouldnt have any trouble with an "average" 6 inch shell. Im going to work on a couple 4 inchers for the 4oz sali whistle rockets, they put a 2.5 stuffed full of parlon stars too high for a good view. Steve I would love to try a heavy shell on top of a 1#, I have heard that they can weight upwards of 14#!!!! Well, here is a 1# whistle and fuse powder rocket with a small report heading... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDeb8pZN1OA -dag Edited October 24, 2011 by dagabu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algenco Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 I would think that a 1lb whistle rocket would be approaching it's limits with a 6" ball shell. 5" should probably be doable. With a 6", I think it'd depend a lot more on what's inside of it. It's definitely not hard to make a 6" that approaches 1300 or 1400g. true, I was thinking of loading the shell with 1/2" Firefly), the last one I made weighed 830g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmuro Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) Here is a video of a few whistle rockets from this weekend Edited April 10, 2012 by Zmuro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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