Finally broke down and thought I try and take some pictures. I did two classic mistakes on the first two flights. The first roll had only two pictures turn out. After the 4th flight, I converted the Astrocam to a Rastrocam as per the instructions by Sven Knudson . The second roll had pictures 1, 5, 7, and 9 turn out, though 1 and 3 were very dark. The third roll I'm trying the Maniac as the rocket.
Dia: 1.34"; Length: 19.1"; Wt.: 3.7 oz.; Motor (1): 18mm
Recommended motor: C6-7
Status: Active
| Flt | Date | Motor | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) | 5/22/97 | B6-4 | Forgot to open the safety shutter. |
| 2) | 5/22/97 | B6-4 | Film door popped open on landing. Problems with the film advance. |
| 3) | 5/22/97 | B6-4 | Picture #6 on roll. Sky shot. |
| 4) | 5/22/97 | B6-4 | Broke fin on landing. Picture #8 on roll. This is N. Moon Valley Road and Alkali Creek Road. |
| Converted to Rastrocam. | |||
| 5) | 5/29/97 | C6-3 | Film door popped open on landing (other end). |
| 6) | 5/29/97 | C6-3 | Camera fell apart on film removal, film was exposed to light prior to opening. |
| 7) | 6/08/97 | B6-2 | Probably too short a delay. Picture #1, roll #2. |
| 8) | 6/08/97 | C6-3 | Forgot to open the safety shutter. Camera shock cord broke, but I managed to find it. |
| 9) | 7/13/97 | C6-3 | Picture #3, roll #2. |
| 10) | 7/17/97 | C6-3 | Picture #5, roll #2. |
| 11) | 7/17/97 | B6-2 | Picture #7, roll #2. You can actually see me in the corner, sitting on the tablecloth with my daughter. |
| 12) | 7/31/97 | C6-3 | Forgot to open shutter safety. |
| 13) | 7/31/97 | C6-3 | Picture #9, roll #2. This is the BLM launch area. |
| 14) | 8/04/97 | C6-3 | Picture #11, roll #2. |
| 15) | 8/07/97 | C6-3 | Picture #12, roll #2. |
| 16) | 8/11/97 | C6-3 | Picture #1, roll #3. |
| 17) | 8/11/97 | D12-3 | Used the Maniac for the booster. Picture #3, roll #3. |
| 18) | 8/11/97 | D12-3 | Used the Maniac for the booster. Picture #5, roll #3. |
| 19) | 8/11/97 | D12-3 | Used the Maniac for the booster. Picture #7, roll #3. |
| 20) | 3/15/98 | C6-3 | Picture #8, roll #3. |
| 21) | 3/15/98 | C6-3 | Picture #10, roll #3. |
| 22) | 7/11/98 | C6-3 | Picture #12, roll #3. |
| 23) | 1/30/99 | C6-3 | Picture #15, roll #3. |
| 24) | 5/13/00 | C6-3 | Picture #17, roll #3. |
| 25) | 6/10/00 | C6-3 | Picture #19, roll #3. |
| 26) | 7/15/00 | C6-3 | Picture #21, roll #3. |
Pictures
My converted Rastrocam.
Rastrocam taking off on a C6-3. 6/08/97.
