(Contributed - by Glenn Roth
- 08/27/09)
Brief:
3-parallel staged Bullpup 12 Ds powered by 18mm motors.
Modifications:
After several cataclysmic failures, I can tell you a challenging rocket to build and a fun rocket to fly. Best
suggestion I have is to "stack" several pieces of 1/8 x 1/4" plywood for standoffs. Use . If
you go to YouTube and look up "NARAM 51 first," you will see what happens when you use standoffs.
I printed the decals on standard color printer paper, coated the rocket in Modge Podge hard coat, placed printout
on it, and coated it again. I can't tell difference.
Construction and :
The additional parts used were 3 -30s, 4 fins, 6" BT-50 clear payload tube, and "Spiff" (any action
figure that fits in for ballast).
Here's the expensive part: you need 3 Bullpup 12 D's, which even at a good price will set you back $35+. However,
you can always buy parts separately, although that isn't very cost effective. I love this parallel staged model!






Flight and Recovery:
Stay with B6-0s in outside boosters and B6-2 in main for 1st flight. Don't forget screws in of payload
section, a good , and to friction fit motors with plenty of tape.
I used Quest Q2 igniters. If one motor doesn't light, you will end up like I did and pull right out of
pad! I used an 18" with spill hole for this heavy baby.
Summary:
PROs: Very impressive flight, especially at night!
CONs: You must make "standoffs" as sturdy as possible, that's why I suggested "stacked
plywood".