Shapeways Test — NC-5

I wanted to order a test print from Shapeways using their popular White Strong & Flexible (WSF) material to see just how visible the powder grain and print layers are for a small nose cone with a little bit of detail. See some close-up shots of the grain below. The cone pictured is a BT-5 … Continue Reading ››

Model Parts, News 2012-05-02 Josh T

Web Updates

We're making some progress in uploading some 3D-printable designs to our Shapeways shop. Part of getting things ready is making linked image maps that show the different variations or scales of the various products. This should help customers navigate the options easier than by browsing directly at Shapeways. Example (without links) below showing different … Continue Reading ››

News 2012-04-21 Josh T

Classic Nose Cones 1

Clicking on a nose cone graphic will take you to our Shapeways Shop page where you can select materials and order. This is a little easier than navigating our shop at Shapeways directly.

Model Parts 2012-04-11 Josh T

Argo D-4 Javelin Data Project

Over the past several years I have been working on detailed CAD drawings of the Argo D-4 Javelin using materials and photos supplied by Bob Biedron, Taras Tataryn, John Langford, and Dave Fitch, as well as information obtained from real hardware.

Drawing Project Overview

The Javelin has long been a popular scale subject for rocketeers, with award-winning … Continue Reading ››

Data Projects 2012-03-28 Josh T

Saturn I Detail Photos

US Space and Rocket Center (2003)

I have provided these Saturn photos to clarify certain details; however several surface details are missing from the Saturn I in these photos, e.g. ullage rockets, conduits, etc. The photos should be used in conjunction with prototype drawings and photos to create an accurate model. Click here for scale data information. I … Continue Reading ››

Scale Data & Photos 2012-03-27 Josh T

Aerobee 350 Project Bibliography

Sources used in the 2002 NARTS Update are in WHITE New Sources found AFTER the 2002 update are in GREEN * Denotes sources (1,2) showing accurate lengths for Aerobee 350 Sustainer … Continue Reading ››
Data Projects 2012-03-27 Josh T

Web Updates

The past few months we have been making big changes to the Meatball Rocketry site in hopes of offering some useful products for sale, as well as making future content updates easier. I hope you like our new look! Please be patient as we get things in order. -- Josh T.
News 2012-03-26 Josh T

Iris Scale Data

The following drawings and photos are provided here courtesy of Chris Timm, who acquired the data from Roy Houchin, Richard Morrow, and Brian Nicklas, and through correspondence with Atlantic Research Corporation. I have also included some of my own photos of the Iris on display at the Goddard Visitor Center in 2006.
Iris Photos (Courtesy of … Continue Reading ››
Scale Data & Photos 2012-03-26 Josh T

Protected: BOMARC DVD

FOR MARC MCREYNOLDS ONLY: The following snapshots from the Duffy BOMARC DVD do not necessarily reflect the order they appear in the old Air Force video. Click for a larger view and description.

Scale Data & Photos 2012-03-20 Josh T

Aerobee 350 WSMR Photos

Photos by Peter Hughes

Photos of the Aerobee 350 in outdoor storage at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) Museum in 2007 by Peter Hughes for Josh’s Aerobee 350 drawing project.

Scale Data & Photos 2012-01-27 Josh T

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