I have officially, seen it all.

**madmax** · 10-02-2007, 11:49 PM

Pack it up folks, time to hit the bricks and look for something else to do with our free time. Today marks the day we have see the epoc of modeling greatness, and it's gotta all be down hill from here! We interrupt our coverage of the 2007 Tucson Shootout with this unbelievable find. Looks like some rocket enthusiasts have been wrenching on something absolutely insane, and are about to fly a... Heck, I dunno, 100% scale Star Wars X-Wing!

OMG. This thing is nuts! Cram packed with solid rocket JATO powered goodnesss, speed controllers, motors, and at a length of 21 feet long, a group of modelers in Santee California are about to make history of sorts. The rocket powered X-Wing will have a fully functional "X" wing (duh) that will be able to change from the flat airfoil into full on death star attack mode X shaped goodness! Oh yeah, complete with R2-D2.

I'm not going to steal the thunder here, and quite frankly there is a long tale to tell about this baby - BUT there is a very cool website that has been put together to document her journey thus far. Check it out!

http://www.polecataerospace.com/X-Wing.htm

I love these guys!

The maiden will occur this week on the 6th in Plaster City, CA. If any FG members are in the area, please check it out and post the flight!

Shootout coverage will resume Wednesday morning with the first rounds! Stay tuned for scores and photo flood!

Best-- Max

**madmax** · 10-02-2007, 11:53 PM

Photos courtesy of polecataerospace.com

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Highlights · 10-02-2007, 11:56 PM

Hope there will be some follow up with footage of the maiden.

Be interesting.

MadMonkey · 10-02-2007, 11:57 PM

O....M....G.....

I have officially found my heroes

]

EDIT: It's not RC from what I can see though, but it's still a high level of awesomeness

pitviper51 · 10-03-2007, 12:00 AM

can it snapasuaras??? thats such a cool project, will be neat to see how it works out. the x wing design has been debated since it hit the big screen.. subscribed
mike

**madmax** · 10-03-2007, 12:08 AM

GOOD LORD! Check this out:

http://www.polecataerospace.com/1_16..._soviet_n1.htm

I'm out of the hobby folks, goin' full on rocket. These guys kick butt!!!!!

dubd · 10-03-2007, 12:24 AM

100% scale? I don't think Luke Skywalker can fit in that thing.

metalmike · 10-03-2007, 12:27 AM

is it gay for me to say i love those men? maybe just european.

metalmike · 10-03-2007, 12:27 AM

same thing.

**madmax** · 10-03-2007, 12:33 AM

Just got off the horn with the builder of this project, one Mr. Andy Woerner from Southern California. This ship is absolutely nuts folks, check out the specs:

-fully articulated wings, they move in flight.
-7 second motor burn
-coast for 7
-wing motion driven by a SINGLE align BL600 - stock trex motor - gearbox delux
-Rockey motors by RCS Aerotech.
-no control surfaces, free flight.
-canopy blows off, and ejects 3 30' parachutes in cockpit
-19' wingspan,
-538 pounds, 96 is motors
-4 onboard cameras, launchpad camera, and tower camera.

Andy's sponsors, go check 'em out!

aerotech-rocketry.com
rmslaser.com

The X-wing will be flown this weekend in inland San Diego, if you're in the area, go check out this event:

plasterblaster.com

And thanks for thre report Andy!!! We appreciate it!
plasterblaster.com

RCER123 · 10-03-2007, 03:03 AM

Jesus that is genious! Hopefully get a video of it fly! Awesome! Jack

VooDoo Child · 10-03-2007, 03:47 AM

These folks are off the hook.Any video available on any of there projects.

10-02-2007, 11:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
madmax Stiiiiiiil Huckin'! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mexifornia Age: 36 Posts: 9,233 Blog Entries: 8 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	I have officially, seen it all. Pack it up folks, time to hit the bricks and look for something else to do with our free time. Today marks the day we have see the epoc of modeling greatness, and it's gotta all be down hill from here! We interrupt our coverage of the 2007 Tucson Shootout with this unbelievable find. Looks like some rocket enthusiasts have been wrenching on something absolutely insane, and are about to fly a... Heck, I dunno, 100% scale Star Wars X-Wing! OMG. This thing is nuts! Cram packed with solid rocket JATO powered goodnesss, speed controllers, motors, and at a length of 21 feet long, a group of modelers in Santee California are about to make history of sorts. The rocket powered X-Wing will have a fully functional "X" wing (duh) that will be able to change from the flat airfoil into full on death star attack mode X shaped goodness! Oh yeah, complete with R2-D2. I'm not going to steal the thunder here, and quite frankly there is a long tale to tell about this baby - BUT there is a very cool website that has been put together to document her journey thus far. Check it out! http://www.polecataerospace.com/X-Wing.htm I love these guys! The maiden will occur this week on the 6th in Plaster City, CA. If any FG members are in the area, please check it out and post the flight! Shootout coverage will resume Wednesday morning with the first rounds! Stay tuned for scores and photo flood! Best-- Max Attached Thumbnails __________________ Sponsored by Visa, American Express, SLEEPYC, and SnapaSaurus. Facebook: Maxon Duncan

10-02-2007, 11:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
madmax Stiiiiiiil Huckin'! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mexifornia Age: 36 Posts: 9,233 Blog Entries: 8 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: I have officially, seen it all. Photos courtesy of polecataerospace.com ... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Sponsored by Visa, American Express, SLEEPYC, and SnapaSaurus. Facebook: Maxon Duncan

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Highlights Drop it like it's hot Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Canada Age: 36 Posts: 904	Re: I have officially, seen it all. Hope there will be some follow up with footage of the maiden. Be interesting.

10-02-2007, 11:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
MadMonkey I can count to potato! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Grapevine, Tx Age: 25 Posts: 402 Blog Entries: 1	Re: I have officially, seen it all. O....M....G..... I have officially found my heroes ] EDIT: It's not RC from what I can see though, but it's still a high level of awesomeness __________________ The ultimate responsibility of the pilot is to fulfill the dreams of the countless millions of earthbound ancestors who could only stare skyward ...and wish. Last edited by MadMonkey; 10-03-2007 at 12:04 AM.

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pitviper51 Busted.... DOH!!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kentucky Age: 23 Posts: 5,334 Blog Entries: 2 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: I have officially, seen it all. can it snapasuaras??? thats such a cool project, will be neat to see how it works out. the x wing design has been debated since it hit the big screen.. subscribed mike __________________ www.hcrcm.org (my flying club......) http://www.outdoorventuresschwinn.com/ WORK http://www.mbphotos.exposuremanager.com/ my photo galleries (other work) Why fly Heli's when airplanes hover just as good!


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madmax Stiiiiiiil Huckin'! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mexifornia Age: 36 Posts: 9,233 Blog Entries: 8 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: I have officially, seen it all. GOOD LORD! Check this out: http://www.polecataerospace.com/1_16..._soviet_n1.htm I'm out of the hobby folks, goin' full on rocket. These guys kick butt!!!!! __________________ Sponsored by Visa, American Express, SLEEPYC, and SnapaSaurus. Facebook: Maxon Duncan

10-03-2007, 12:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
dubd Turbine Hucker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,078	Re: I have officially, seen it all. 100% scale? I don't think Luke Skywalker can fit in that thing.

10-03-2007, 12:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
metalmike Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: columbia, sc Age: 36 Posts: 50 Blog Entries: 28	Re: I have officially, seen it all. is it gay for me to say i love those men? maybe just european.

10-03-2007, 12:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
metalmike Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: columbia, sc Age: 36 Posts: 50 Blog Entries: 28	Re: I have officially, seen it all. same thing.

10-03-2007, 12:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
madmax Stiiiiiiil Huckin'! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mexifornia Age: 36 Posts: 9,233 Blog Entries: 8 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: I have officially, seen it all. Just got off the horn with the builder of this project, one Mr. Andy Woerner from Southern California. This ship is absolutely nuts folks, check out the specs: -fully articulated wings, they move in flight. -7 second motor burn -coast for 7 -wing motion driven by a SINGLE align BL600 - stock trex motor - gearbox delux -Rockey motors by RCS Aerotech. -no control surfaces, free flight. -canopy blows off, and ejects 3 30' parachutes in cockpit -19' wingspan, -538 pounds, 96 is motors -4 onboard cameras, launchpad camera, and tower camera. Andy's sponsors, go check 'em out! aerotech-rocketry.com rmslaser.com The X-wing will be flown this weekend in inland San Diego, if you're in the area, go check out this event: plasterblaster.com And thanks for thre report Andy!!! We appreciate it! plasterblaster.com __________________ Sponsored by Visa, American Express, SLEEPYC, and SnapaSaurus. Facebook: Maxon Duncan

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RCER123 ! Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 17 Posts: 958 Blog Entries: 5	Re: I have officially, seen it all. Jesus that is genious! Hopefully get a video of it fly! Awesome! Jack __________________ I'm an Irish flyer! No, leprauchans don't fly...sadly! Call me Jack

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VooDoo Child Huckin next to a mountain Join Date: May 2007 Location: EasyPawn-selling everything for a Brand X Posts: 1,516	Re: I have officially, seen it all. These folks are off the hook.Any video available on any of there projects. __________________ Florida Freestyle Aerobatics Association

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