Author Topic: Stratolaunch Systems (Read 17113 times)

finsrin · « **Reply #25 on:** April 16, 2019, 08:15:29 AM »

Greg is on waiting list for 1/48 kit.
1/72 is plenty for me. Be USN carrying air dropped submarine for fast deployment scenarios.
Scaleorama from 1/144 to 1/72 is doable.

Kerick · « **Reply #26 on:** April 16, 2019, 09:36:09 AM »

I think at 1/48th scale you would never park a car in the garage again!

Old Wombat · « **Reply #27 on:** April 16, 2019, 10:03:36 AM »

Greg's actually ordered a 1/1 version to assist with stash dispersal operations.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #28 on:** April 17, 2019, 02:03:33 AM »

In 1/48, a model of this would have a wingspan of 2.4m and a length of 1.5m so quite doable...

elmayerle · « **Reply #29 on:** April 18, 2019, 06:20:34 AM »

Quote from: finsrin on April 16, 2019, 08:15:29 AM

1/72 is plenty for me. Be USN carrying air dropped submarine for fast deployment scenarios.

Hmm, more like for quickly transporting a DSRV, or equivalent vehicle, and air-dropping it where needed. I could see several scenarios where that would be a very useful ability.

Kerick · « **Reply #30 on:** April 18, 2019, 06:56:10 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on April 17, 2019, 02:03:33 AM

In 1/48, a model of this would have a wingspan of 2.4m and a length of 1.5m so quite doable...

Just carve it out of 2x4s!

Kerick · « **Reply #31 on:** April 18, 2019, 01:54:12 PM »

Looks like the stratolaunch arraignment has been thought of before. This idea used two B-52 fuselages.

Here's the full article.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conroy_Virtus

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #32 on:** April 19, 2019, 02:24:12 AM »

Hmmm...that deserves to be built...

elmayerle · « **Reply #33 on:** April 19, 2019, 02:46:52 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on April 19, 2019, 02:24:12 AM

Hmmm...that deserves to be built...

Quite!! in 1/144 using Revell or Minicraft kits and in 1/72 using Monogram or ModelCollect kits; I think I'd go for 1/144 just on size requirements.

Kerick · « **Reply #34 on:** April 19, 2019, 03:11:18 AM »

Wing appears to be a simple plank shape. Other shapes are not too complicated. Hmmmmm
I wonder how the space shuttle attaches to the wing with those doors on top.

jcf · « **Reply #35 on:** April 19, 2019, 03:31:50 AM »

Quote from: kerick on April 19, 2019, 03:11:18 AM

I wonder how the space shuttle attaches to the wing with those doors on top.

The yellow framework.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #36 on:** October 12, 2019, 08:42:35 AM »

Stratolaunch systems has been sold.

In the absence of other information, several factors suggest that Northrop Grumman may play a key role in the Stratolaunch transition. The company already has Scaled Composites as a subsidiary. It has long experience in air-launch systems by virtue of its acquisition of Orbital Sciences Corp. And according to Spaceflight Now, Northrop Grumman recently reacquired the Pegasus XL rockets it was assembling for Stratolaunch’s use.

Source: https://www.geekwire.com/2019/stratolaunch-air-launch-venture-says-sold-paul-allens-vulcan-new-owner/

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #37 on:** December 19, 2019, 09:32:09 AM »

Well, Northrop Grumman is not the new owner. It is Cerberus Capital Management.

“Stratolaunch is developing an air-launch platform to contribute to high-speed research and development," a canned statement at the beginning of each current job offering says. “The goal of Stratolaunch is to use the air-launch platform for enabling technologies that may not exist otherwise."

Source: https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/31536/new-owner-of-stratolaunch-and-worlds-largest-plane-to-refocus-on-hypersonic-testing

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #38 on:** March 17, 2020, 10:33:51 PM »

Twitter sez "the Roc will resume flying later this year! So excited to see this beast flying again."

kitnut617 · « **Reply #39 on:** March 17, 2020, 10:37:11 PM »

Cool !

But when are we getting a 1/72 kit of it ?

jcf · « **Reply #40 on:** March 18, 2020, 01:04:30 AM »

Quote from: kitnut617 on March 17, 2020, 10:37:11 PM

Cool !

But when are we getting a 1/72 kit of it ?

A kit? A few pine planks and yer good to go.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #41 on:** March 31, 2020, 02:26:12 AM »

Stratolaunch reveals updated fleet, including two hypersonic aircraft and a re-usable space plane.

Talon-A. Aiming to have Talon A ready for commercial service by 2023: https://www.stratolaunch.com/vehicles/talon-a