Midget 55 Light - 1.3x Upscale Midget

This 1.3x upscale Midget was done with simplicity the priority.  The booster stage is scale length but not scale diameter.  Instead, BT-20 was used saving the weight of an outer tube and coupler in the booster.  Similarly, the sustainer's aft end is simplified as well without needing to mate to a coupler.  Thus, the rocket is much lighter aft, where it counts the most.

I had previously built a more complex Midget the same scale.  It is here.



 

Here's a shot showing the upscale next to a stock Midget clone.  Trimkote is an easy way to add color without sanding, masking and painting.






Daughter Haley poses next to the Midget552 with the subsequent liftoff at right.

6-21-2008


July 4 launch, 2008






8-30-2008
Yet another liftoff shot.


Here's yours truly prior to launch, 10-18-2008.
Don Magness (Squirrel Works) looks on as the Midget552 lifts off.

10-18-2008


More liftoff shots.

12-21-2008


2-21-2010


6-19-2010

Picture courtesy of Bill Gee - 6-19-2010


7-17-2010






8-29-2010