Cineroc Flight Test
Date/Time: Sat 09 Sep 2006 10:37:37 AM EDT
The upscale Cineroc was test flown on top of my EZI-65.
Nose Cone
Date/Time: Sun 16 Jul 2006 11:58:44 AM EDT
The Cineroc nose cone is a simple cone shape. I couldn't find a commercial nose cone with the correct shape, so I made one. I started with a styrofoam cone to which I glued a bulkhead and centering ring.
Cineroc Nose Cone
Date/Time: Sun 16 Jul 2006 12:33:36 PM EDT
I covered the foam cone with several layers of fiberglass.
Camera Box
Date/Time: Sun 16 Jul 2006 01:45:02 PM EDT
This assembly, made of 1/8" plywood, will hold the camera within the Cineroc payload section.
Eye Nut
Date/Time: Mon 24 Jul 2006 08:58:34 PM EDT
An eye nut is attached to the top of the nose cone. This will allow the recovery system to be rigged so that the camera will face downward when the rocket is coming down under the parachute.
Cineroc Payload
Date/Time: Mon 24 Jul 2006 08:58:11 PM EDT
This is the completed Cineroc payload section - except for the camera shroud. The nose cone is home-made. The 4" body tube and transition are LOC Precision parts.
Payload Section
Date/Time: Mon 24 Jul 2006 08:58:38 PM EDT
In this close-up, you can see the camera box inside the payload section. Velcro at the back of the box will help hold the camera in place.
Shroud Lid
Date/Time: Sun 30 Jul 2006 04:12:28 PM EDT
This phot shows the back of the lid for the camera shroud. A hinge and latch have been constructed from copper tubing.
Camera Shroud
Date/Time: Sun 30 Jul 2006 05:56:51 PM EDT
A top view of the camera shroud before it is attached to the payload section.
