Pequeño Diablo, all painted and ready to go... I hope.
After actually weighing the rocket and comparing the weight to that calculated in OpenRocket, I find that I may have underestimated a wee bit (42%!). At just over 17 ounces, I am definitely pushing the limits of the motors that I have allowed for in this design. I have run a few numbers and if need be I will bring a hack saw to the initial launch and remove as much as half of the 36" body tube to reduce weight. I will attempt to launch on a central "E" motor (originally planned for a "D") and 3 "C" outer motors.
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