Space X Dragon Capsule... A Scratch Build

The Space X Dragon Capsule is such a cool design...

This one is powered by (4) 18MM motors in a tractor motor arrangement. They fit nicely in the Draco Engine pods. There's also another 18mm motor in the spool for extra thrust and to eject the spool out the rear of the rocket.​

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It's based on a 4" nominal body diameter and end up as a pretty straight forward design, should look impressive when completed.​

 

 

 

 2026-01-18 With Graphics

 

I spent a little time this afternoon formulating a plan to turn the capsule and drill the (4) canted motor holes. For me this is a huge part of the challenge of model rocketry, figuring out how to make the parts by myself, using the tools I have available in the barn.

We'll see how this "turns" out (shameless pun) and if successful, I'll knock out the rest of the drawings.

 

 

2026-01-19 Crew Capsule, Rev 02

 

Wooden Buck, Gluing

2026-01-20 Cut the Wooden Buck to size on the Table Saw.