This ended up looking pretty nice IMHO. Instead, I added some internal ribs and two small dowels, which extend into the 3" tube. Brief: This is a fantasy-scale model of the Fireball XL5 spacecraft, which was the subject of an old TV show. Inspired by a model being developed by Steve Rogers, I began thinking about the pile of parts that I got from LOC as my Descon 9 prize and decided to give it a shot. It is light and easy to work with, I had it available, and I generally seem to be stuck on this somewhat unconventional material. However, it did no skywriting, flipping end-over-end, or other extreme behavior. Then, I buried the eyebolt and lead weights in 2-part foam. Colonel Steve Zodiac was the pilot of Fireball XL5, A very handsome puppet, like all heroes he was tough, brave and fearless and, again, it was he who often saved the day rescuing himself and his friends from danger, putting an end to the evil plans of men, aliens, and - occasionally - monsters. I then used it to get measurements/print templates, etc. I'm interested in attempting my own HPR Fireball XL5 construction. Note that my printed templates also showed the markings, so I could use them for the stripes too. I bolted on a motor retainer, installed a Kevlar chute pad, and used the 42" chute from my DG&A Lazarus. If all the parts are printed at 100% scale, the finished model should fit a 26” to 30” length Fireball XL5 rocket. I decided to base this model on LOC 2.5" and 3" tubes with the 2.5" tube running full length. There are currently NO kits of Fireball available. Copyright - Dick Stafford, 2005 - 2019. I made several minor adjustments to the scale factor to fit the parts I had on hand, but the overall look is correct. For a small rocket, I had a lot of time invested! 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I haven't been as nervous/excited since my Level-2 flight. Simple theme. The first (3" to 2.5") is made from poster paper and the second (54mm to 29mm) is formed from epoxy filler. Construction: Fireball XL5's producer was Gerry Anderson, who also created the 'Space1999' and 'Thunderbirds' series. DOWNLOAD HERE. Shown here without any decals applied, it is launched in the air with the catapult provided with it. RocketReviews.com has been moved to a shiny, new, faster server. After looking through Steve Roger's site, what I did is coming back to me...basically, I did just what he did. Thanks. From these, you can access many more. It has worked well for me up to this point, and it will be interesting to see if it will hold up to the forces exerted on the large side pods. Trim - The remaining pods and ribs were made from balsa stock, bamboo skewers, 2 sizes of wooden 'half- eggs' from Michael's craft store, a couple balsa nose cones, BT-5 tubing, tubes from AT First Fire igniters, and small cones turned from 3/8" dowels. I chose a 29mm motor mount since I knew the rocket would end up being heavy for its size. The foam kept trying to clog the small hole and I wasted a couple of small batches, but ended up working out well. The spar fits into slots on the side pods and extends through both the 2.5" and 3" tubes to the motor mount. Side fins - These are foam board structures with a balsa leading edge. The winds were stiff and the Fireball weather cocked severely. Side pods - The pods are made of three layers of foam board with a basswood support in the middle layer. Using the templates used to make the fin itself, cut pieces of Monokote that are ~ 1/4 inch smaller in all dimensions. Structural support includes a basswood spar, an idea I also borrowed from Steve Rogers. Should have used the G80. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Due to this change, some things may be broken. For the curved sections, carefully measure and mark the points along the edge of the fin where the trim will go. I was right. I have seen a photo of a high power Fireball model, however, my motivation came from a thread in the ‘Rocketry Forum’. To support the whole structure, I filled the fin units with 2-part foam from Giant Leap. Fireball XL5 16 Inch Model Kit: This incredibly detailed 16 inch 1/144 scale model kit has taken almost 7 months to design. It is thoroughly soaked with CA and filled with 2-part foam. http://homepage.mac.com/srogers4/rockets/mid/fireball/construction.html, http://www.rocketreviews.com/reviews/all/decuce_xl5.shtml, http://www.rocketreviews.com/reviews/all/scratch_fireball_xl5.shtml. Taking the hint from Steve Roger's site, I took the plans available in reference #4 and printed out a set of full-scale fin templates. I can't seem to get to it without an account. If you are interested, here are the main sites I referenced. Under Fireball XL5 Launch Sled (not yet). Cut a 1" wide piece of trim that is the exact length of the path to be covered. You must be logged into RocketReviews.com to post a comment. Top fin - Since it will not be subject to the same forces (takeoff and landing) as the side fins, this fin is not foam filled. Fireball XL5 {[[' ']]} Here's another classic Gerry Anderson vehicle from the early 1960's. I guess they never made it on to my new(er) computer. Might be a security thing. It also had a corkscrew motion, which got more pronounced after burnout. I'm interested in attempting my own HPR Fireball XL5 construction. That way, these pieces sit on top of the strips that have already been installed, but do not go right to the edges of the fin. There are plenty of plans of XL5 on Google images. However, I was also concerned about the side pods holding on and decided the 3.7 thrust ratio would be OK. This is what I've found so-far: Most of what I know is encapsulated in those reviews. Finally, I decided to use foam board for the fins. Luckily, Fireball Junior is probably the simplest part of the model so scratching it shouldn't be too much of a problem. I did a little buffing and then put on a layer of clear sealer. JavaScript is disabled. The fins on the nose cone are 3/16" balsa. I decided this would suffice since it probably would not take too much of a beating. Fireball XL5 is a science fiction themed children's television show following the missions of spaceship Fireball XL5, commanded by Colonel Steve Zodiac of the World Space Patrol. I wasn't too careful with the detailing. Does anyone here have plans and or info available related to Fireball XL5 construction that they're willing to share? Nose cone - Due to its questionable aerodynamics, I projected that the nose cone would end up being quite heavy and would require a sturdy tip. I don't see my Corel files. This is a paper model of the Fireball XL5 that I converted to fly on MicroMaxx motors. The latter was scavenged from the remains of a previous project. Travel to a new galaxy that is far beyond our comprehension with this Fireball XL5 spacecraft model! Despite the zipper, I deem the first flight successful. The tip consists of a suitably sized paper cone printed from VCP. It features a launch ramp, base, detachable fireball Jr., interior detail, Steve Zodiac & Robot Figures, interlocking parts for easy assembly, pressure cast parts, assembly instructions, water slide decals, and vacuform windows. Like most things in the universe, the Fireball has quite a few web sites dedicated to it. I primed the model with Plasti-Kote white sandable primer and painted it with Testor's Stainless Steel Metalizer. The red and yellow trim is Trim Monokote. For straight sections, I just cut rectangular strips that overlapped the face of the fins ~ 1/2 inch. As of June 2012, a free card model upscale of Pierre Fontaine's Fireball XL5 can be found at: http://cutandfold.info/html/free_models.html. I could have flown it again but decided to wait and fix the zipper - to cold and windy and I had other stuff to go up. Coming in a beautiful base gray color for the body of this I used small pieces of blue laser-finish contact paper to simulate the windows on the nose cone and top cockpit. Rear transitions - The rear of the rocket has two transitions. This fall may be a good time to buy a mink coat for your significant other cheap. That kit, from Kitmaster, is a 'Holy Grail' model for Gerry Anderson fans. Summary: This was a fun and rewarding project. With the CG approximately 2" in front of the side fins, the spin test was successful. Here's my procedure for applying the Trim Monokote: Flight: For the first launch, I decided to go with a G40-4 instead of a G80. The show was produced from 1962 to 1963 by husband and wife team Gerry and Sylvia Anderson through their company APF, in association with ATV Other than some high skill level Estes kits, I've never built a rocket with this much detailing. I would cut a piece a little long, lay it onto the curve, and then trim it to the exact length. You must log in or register to reply here. The width varied with the thickness of the fin being covered. If your rocket is Scaling: This model was designed to be printed at 100% scaling in scale with my 28” 3D printed Fireball XL5 model. Motor mount - The motor mount is pretty standard and provides both the attachment point for the ¼" Kevlar shock cord and a bolt to provide positive motor retention. I decided the CG would have to be between the transition and the side fins. Time for takeoff! (2) Steve Rogers' Fireball construction page [dead link] (3) A comprehensive site (4) Fireball XL5 plans; I decided to base this model on LOC 2.5" and 3" tubes with the 2.5" tube running full length. The only Fireball XL5 toy that can actually be flown, this finely-engineered model was made by Quercetti in Turin, Italy, and is 29.2 cm / 11 1/2 in long. I conveniently had a Fat Boy nose cone, which fit the LOC tubing and provided a good basis for the Fireball cone. The edges were sealed with Fill 'n Finish. Share this game: Etichete: AUTO, CONSTRUITI MACHETE. I pulled the subject diagram into Corel Draw and scaled it appropriately. Future nostalgia is the best way to categorize this classic model that is based off of the 1962 Fireball XL5 TV Series. Make sure you look through the Yahoo group. Cut slits along each side, leaving about 1/8 in the center. I started cutting them approximately every 1/8 inch on the tighter bends, and up to every 1/2 inch as the curve straightened out. The following is a summary of the construction techniques I used. Stability - I first made a 'what-if' design in Rocksim to get a feel for the effects of the forward fins. This is easily fixable and I will try her again on a G80. Using the conventional wisdom of how to size an engine, this would make the flight slightly underpowered. I'll see what I have on my other computer. Work your way along, laying down the tabs as you go. The chute came out in plenty of time but the late ejection caused a 2-3" zipper. The foam board design worked fine, but after adding basswood supports, filling the fins with foam, etc., I am not sure how much weight I saved. Please feel free to, (2) Steve Rogers' Fireball construction page [dead link]. I conveniently had a Fat Boy nose cone, which fit the LOC tubing and provided a good basis for the Fireball cone.

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