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Atlas ICBM, something different, FINISHED

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  • Member since
    June 2008
  • From: Amarillo Texas
Posted by Mckay on Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:27 AM

HI Great job on the Atlas model and some very interesting info on the different launch sites.

MckayCowboy [C):-)]

  • Member since
    February 2006
  • From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Posted by ruddratt on Thursday, August 21, 2008 1:19 PM
Certainly not something seen in these parts very often, and that alone makes it even more eye-catching. That's a lot of hard work, Darwin, and it shows. The info posted on it really brings it to life, too. Very nice work all the way around! Thumbs Up [tup]

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

  • Member since
    March 2004
  • From: Placerville, CA USA
Posted by Mark Joyce on Sunday, August 24, 2008 12:44 AM

For all the problems with the kit, that's one beauty, Darwin! 

Mark 

Ignorance is bliss
  • Member since
    March 2007
  • From: Carmel, CA
Posted by bondoman on Sunday, August 24, 2008 1:24 AM

Darwin, model of the year.

The history is really wonderful. I have a railroad pass that allows me to go into vandenberg.

Atlas launches were really spectacular.

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: Shell Beach, California
Posted by mojodoctor on Sunday, August 24, 2008 8:16 PM

Fortunately, I live close enough to 'Vandeyland' that I can watch launches from my living room!

We're now waiting for the new Titan V EELV coming up in November, I believe. The sound from the biggies is wonderful here, but the Delta's hardly even rattle the windows. What fun is that?

 

That launch sequence posted by Darwin was used in the movie "Koyaanisqatsi: Life out of Balance" and is a must see if you're into esoteric films. The film begins with the launch of the Apollo 12 Saturn V and ends with the slow motion destruction of the Atlas. The revolving engine cluster is so well filmed that you can see the Aerojet General logo clearly as it falls back to Earth.

 

One interesting story (if you guys don't mind a thread thief?) about Aerojet was a failed engine test. The solid motor broke loose from the hardstand and had enough energy to launch itself a few miles, landing on the property of Douglas. Causing no damage, the Douglas people had a sense of humor and quickly sent a note proclaiming this as an aggressive act and that a state of war existed between the two companies!

Those were the days.

Matt Fly fast, fly low, turn left!
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