Starship Super Heavy Model Rocket

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The Starship Super Heavy model rocket takes inspiration from Starship 25 and Booster 9 heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed by SpaceX. This rocket was designed and prototyped for use with Estes 24mm D12-3 motor, and Estes 3/16" rod launch pad. It is a single stage version of Starship, the motor is loaded into the Booster and Starship acts as the Nose Cone. To capture the rocket design and achieve flight stability this rocket features removable Booster Fins. You can display the rocket at home with the Booster Fins removed, and when you are ready to launch you can install the Booster Fins which are locked in place with the Motor Cap. *Do not attempt to launch the rocket without the Booster Fins installed.* 

The rocket is 42mm in diameter, it has a total length of 22", it weighs 215 grams with the motor installed, and it will fly 550+ feet. It is 3D printed in ABS plastic and it is made up of 13 different parts; the nose cone assembly, the starship assembly, the booster assembly, the booster fins, and the motor cap. For reference I included an image of the Open Rocket design file.

**Do not attempt to launch the rocket without the Booster Fins installed.**

**Nose Cone Assembly - add infill with a target weight of 20 grams total**

Assembly: Test fit parts before assembly, make any adjustments needed with sand paper. Install shock cord on Lower Booster Tube Mount. Glue Lower Booster Tube to Upper Booster Tube. Glue Starship Body parts together, use clamps on the fins. Glue Nose Cone parts together, use clamps on the fins. Glue Nose Cone to Starship Body. Glue Starship Shoulder to Starship Body. Attach the shock cord to Starship Shoulder, and then add the parachute.  

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DIY Parachute Guide: DIY Model Rocket Parachute