OK, totally OT but I know we have a lot of STS fans here. I think this thing is awesome, but I wouldn't want to be the first person to fly it.
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Yeah I thought it was appropriate. Did you see how low-time Endeavor is?? Only about 20 flights on her, and they say she's in better-than-new shape!Originally posted by wyhdahSpeaking of the Shuttle 6:36pm today_________
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Spring chicken just getting broken in.
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A couple of weeks ago at LDRS26 (Large and Dangerous Rocketships) in Jean, Nevada, there was a prototype of a Shuttle model that launches on rocket engines in the boosters (which return on parachutes) as the Orbiter is flown down under radio control. (it can also be built in a version where all the portions return to earth under parachutes, for folks with no R/C abilities.From the information on the table next to it, they intend to make a kit version of it available.
The overall model was about 6 feet tall, and fairly highly detailed. I believe the people behind it are the same ones that scratch-built a flying version a few years ago. That one sometimes is displayed in front of What's Up Hobbies vendor booth at some launches in California. This prototype was also in front of their booth.
I believe this current one may have been launched on Monday after I had left to get back to California and work....I think there were photos at www.ldrs26.org .Comment
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