Star Warsy Contest for Southern Thunder 2017
Purpose
The “Star Warsy” theme contest is to create a flying sport
rocket that captures the stylings of the Star
Wars spaceships. This event is to attract more interest and participation
in Southern Thunder.
Rules
The rocket should demonstrate design, style, patterns, shapes,
markings, or artistic interpretation of a spaceship that would be imaginable to
be from the Star Wars universe. What ship
would you like to see in the next movie? The intent is not to actually scale
model a specific vehicle but to interpret the ‘looks’ or paint schemes into a
good flying rocket, hence to make it star “warsy” instead of exactly Star Wars. Possible approaches would be
reconfiguring TIE fighter solar panels into fins or adding X-wing engine pods
to a futuristic bird. Ultimately the models could be offered in plans or blogs for
other rocketeers to enjoy as a productive benefit of Southern Thunder.
Designs should be original, not a rebuild of a Star Wars commercial rocket kit. Kit
bashing or plastic model conversion is fair game as is a scratch build, but all
models must show they have a positive stability for the intended motor.
The rocket must be built and flown according the NAR
safety code.
The rocket can be any size for any type NAR level motor
or motors.
The rocket must pass the RSO inspection and make a safe flight for judging. Odd ball rockets that are already flight
tested and proven stable are appreciated.
Models will be judged on
Originality, 1-5 points
Creativity in applying the Star Wars style, 1-5 points
Difficulty of construction, 1-5 points
Flight performance, 1-5 points
Quality of craftsmanship 1-5 points.
A contestant can enter any number of rockets.
Entries will be placed on the contest display table by 10
am Sunday for judging prior to flight. Flights will be made Sunday morning at
11 am. Winners will be announced Sunday at noon.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three places (pending
donations from vendors.)
There are no official NAR contest points associated with
this event, it is only for fun.
Just Google ‘star wars style spaceship’ for ideas.
Download the contest specification sheet below. Entry deadline is June 25th at 10:00 am
