Celebrimbor: 30-Day Character Study by cloudyhymns

Day 18: Fan Art/Fancast/Fanmix

A Celebrimbor-based spacemodeling design.

So. I saw today's prompt and started sweating because visual arts and I do not mix! But one thing I can do is build and design spacemodels/model rockets, so I figured that was.... in the spirit enough for a Celebrimbor study.

I'll go through the notes before I subject you to my initial sketch. I have RockSim modeling of it on the backburner for now until I have the time to dedicate to it, but if it works out, I'm more than happy to share the kit files after I've flown it and verified its behavior.

It's an effort to teach crafting techniques in a Tyelpë-themed design, highlighting holly-shaped fins and gem-like weights for the nosecone. If painted with enamel, it could resemble the Doors of Durin, complete with glow-in-the-dark mithril accents. Plus, it has some limited onboard data collection for recording trials in the field.

Basic concept:

• Approachable, lightweight spacemodel intended for Low-Power use. (Potentially scalable?)
• Overall focus on teaching crafting techniques used in High-Power in an approachable but visually quirky kit.
• Unique fin shape makes it easily recognizable at the pad.
• Ebay introduces electronics components that become essential in High-Power and/or competition flight.
• Flyable with parachute or streamer recovery system.
• Night-launch compatible.

Design specifics:

• Small and easily portable
• Lightweight plastic, metal-free design with 3D-printing options
• Through-the-wall mounted fins
• Retainer ring on motor mount
• Night-launch compatible: LEDs on all separable pieces
• Weighted nosecone
• Microcontroller or microprocesser enabled

I would include:

• Enamel paint--black base, glow-in-the-dark designs. May be purchased custom-mixed at an automotive paint shop.
• For chute recovery, printed Fëanorian star on the fabric.
• Option to compare your data to other models flown, to learn from the experience of the group.
• Nosecone with transparent shoulder so the weighting is visible--weights would be pretty marbles or something resemblant of gemstones.

Considerations:

• Fin shape may lead to unexpected airflow behavior, but this is Low-Power, so I'm not terribly concerned. If there are issues, could always make the leading edge convex.
• Fin shape could be difficult to 3D-print with uniform results.
• Needs extra weight at the nose to compensate for large fins.
• May not qualify for specialized events.

Scuffed sketch incoming:

Art teachers fear me!