HORIZON MODELS Redstone Launcher User manual

Redstone Launcher
Specifications: Redstone Launcher Variants
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1/72nd scale #2005
Length
Diameter
Span
Launch
Weight
Engine
Thrust
Propellants
First Flight
Last Flight
Payload
Apogee
69 ft 4 in
21.13 m
61,200 lb
27,760 kg
82,617 lbf
367.50 kN
Aug 20, 1953
Dec 1, 1965
6,305 lb
2,860 kg
57 miles
92 km
69 ft 8 in
21.24 m
64,070 lb
29,060 kg
93,560 lbf
416.18 kN
Jan 31, 1958
Oct 23, 1959
24 lb
11 kg
Low earth
orbit
71 ft 5 in
21.77 m
66,000 lb
29,940 kg
94,000 lbf
418.13 kN
Nov 28, 1966
Nov 29, 1967
45 kg
Low earth
orbit
99 lb
Sparta/
WRESAT
America enters the Space Race
The Redstone rocket began its service life as an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM). Developed in
Huntsville, Alabama, it had its first test flight in 1953 and became operational with the US Army from June 1958
to June 1964. It was designated and was stationed in Oklahoma and West Germany.
America launched its first satellite, aboard a rocket which was a derivative of the Redstone
rocket. The launch occurred on January 31, 1958 from Cape Canaveral in Florida, and remained
operational for 111 days. It detected the Van Allen radiation belt, and finally re-entered the earth's atmosphere
about twelve years later. The was based on the developmental rocket, which consisted of the
Redstone booster, plus three more stages. The second stage consisted of a cluster of eleven Baby Sergeant
rockets that would fire for six seconds. The third stage was a smaller cluster of three Baby Sergeant rockets.
The fourth stage consisted of a single Baby Sergeant rocket that was mated to the satellite.
Another variant of the Redstone rocket was called , which consisted of surplus Redstone boosters and
Antares-2 and BE-3 upper stages, that were used in a joint US-UK project to test re-entry dynamics. These
rockets were launched from Woomera in SouthAustralia.At the end of the successful test program, one
remaining rocket was donated to the Australian government to launch their own satellite. The Weapons
Research Establishment developed the satellite and launched it from Woomera on 29 November
1967, becomingAustralia's first satellite.
PGM-11 Redstone
Explorer I, Juno I
Explorer I
Juno I Jupiter-C
Explorer I
Sparta
Sparta
WRESAT
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Jupiter-C
uno I &
Explorer I,
PGM-11
Redstone
IRBM
The Redstone rocket was one of America's most successful
rockets – not only did it launchAmerica's first satellite, it also
launched America's first two astronauts into space on sub-
orbital missions in 1961.
70 in (1.78 m) for all variants
12 ft 8 in (3.86 m)
One Rocketdyne A-7
Ethyl Alcohol and Liquid Oxygen
for all variants
for all variants

A
B
C
D
E
F
White
Black
Exhaust Metal
Aluminium
Silver
Dark Blue
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Make 2 sets
R10
R3
R4
R13
R12
R1 R1
R11
R5
Glue from
the inside,
on the front
side only
Fill the three circles and the
rectangle on this side only
PER5
GOlive Drab
REDSTONE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY
E
E
C
R5
Repeat on other side
Note the orientation of this
part relative to the front
and rear rocket halves
FRONT
0°
REAR
180°
REAR
FRONT REAR
C

2JUNO I WITH EXPLORER I / JUPITER-C UPPER STAGES
The base of the
ring on Part L8
rests against
the top of L2
L2
L7
L7
L8
L5
L2
L2 L2
First glue L7 parts together.
Then glue L2 parts together,
but do not glue L2 to L7
PER3
270°
180°
90°
0° 180° 90° 270° 180° 0°
0° 90°
270°
FRONT REAR
L7
L7
A
A
A
A
B
A
B B
E
C
L8
1.0 mm
L7
7.0 mm
3.2 mm
L7
Drill 0.2mm holes
as shown in both
halves of Part L7
(total of eight holes)
Apply x 4
as shown in
Step 8
PER2
Ø
1.0 mm
7.0 mm
4.8 mm
Explorer I

3SPARTA / WRESAT UPPER STAGES 4REDSTONE IRBM UPPER STAGES
5LAUNCH STAND ASSEMBLY
x4
R9
R7
F
R6
Bend and
attach to
R7 all the
way around
(x8)
Decal 18
PER 1
Dark Blue for Juno I with Explorer I
Olive Drab for IRBM/Sparta/WRESAT
G
L3
L4
L9
L9
L1 L1
L6
L6

OVERALL AIRFRAME ASSEMBLY
Some details
omitted for clarity
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Juno I with
Explorer I PGM-11
Redstone
IRBM
Sparta /
WRESAT
Pick one payload

STENCILS COMMON TO ALL VARIANTS
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CAUTION
PEROXIDE VENT
LOX PUMP
SEAL DRAIN
STEAM
SEAL DRAIN
PEROXIDE
FILL
LOX VENT
LOX FILL
AND DRAIN
INJECTOR
FLUSHING LINE
ALC PUMP
SEAL DRAIN
OXIDIZER
REPLENISH
ALC FILL
AND DRAIN
11 12 13
15 on white
background
14 19
20 on white
background
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ALC FILL
AND DRAIN
LOX FILL
AND DRAIN
LOX VENT
LOX FILL
AND DRAIN
ALC FILL
AND DRAIN
PEROXIDE
FILL
PEROXIDE
FILL
LOX PUMP
SEAL DRAIN
CAUTION
PEROXIDE VENT
STEAM
SEAL DRAIN
INJECTOR
FLUSHING LINE
ALC PUMP
SEAL DRAIN
OXIDIZER
REPLENISH
OXIDIZER
REPLENISH
19
OXIDIZER
REPLENISH
CAUTION
PEROXIDE VENT
LOX PUMP
SEAL DRAIN
STEAM
SEAL DRAIN
8
CAUTION
PEROXIDE VENT
LOX PUMP
SEAL DRAIN
STEAM
SEAL DRAIN
0° 90°
270°
180°
Note that
this part has
been filled in
between the
180° and 270°
positions only
90°
270° 0° 180°
90° 270° 180° 0°
C
C
E
C
C
E
CG
THRUST UNIT
EMPTY
22
CG
THRUST UNIT
EMPTY
CG
THRUST UNIT
EMPTY
22
CG
THRUST UNIT
EMPTY
CG
THRUST UNIT
EMPTY
CG
THRUST UNIT
EMPTY
22
CG
THRUST UNIT
EMPTY
CG
THRUST UNIT
EMPTY
22
FRONT
REAR
16 on black
background
21 on black
background
20 on white
background
21 on black
background

1 32
270° 0°90° 0°
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Juno I with Explorer I
Launched Jan 31, 1958
PGM-11 Redstone IRBM
First launched Aug 20, 1953
Sparta
Nov 28, 1966 to Oct 31, 1967
WRESAT
Launched Nov 29, 1967
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8APPLY DECALS
*= apply on both sides
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7
1
2
5
3
4
9
10
17
UE* TT*or
Other side
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*
*
1
UE* TT*or
G
AA
A
D
B
D
E
C
See step 2
for details
of black
and white
sections
G
A
PER2 x 4
Repeat on
other side

Sprue R (x2)
Sprue L (x2)
Applying Decals
WARNING
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2
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Cut the decal from the carrier sheet.
Dip the decal into water for about 10 seconds.
Place the decal on a cloth to absorb excess moisture.
Wet the model where you want to place the decal.
Slide the decal from the backing paper directly onto the model.
Do not lift the decal off the sheet as this may cause it to fold.
Once positioned correctly, press the decal gently with a soft cloth.
CHOKING HAZARD: KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN UNDER THREE YEARS OF AGE.
DO NOT USE PAINTS OR GLUES NEAR FLAMES OR FIRE, OR WITHOUT ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
This model is intended for ages 14 and older.
Beware of small and/or sharp parts.
Throw away plastic bags when no longer required.
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Assembly
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3
4
5
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7
8
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Study these instructions carefully before assembly and note the payload and marking options that you will build.
Remove the parts from the sprue one at a time with a sprue cutter, and carefully sand off any excess plastic.
Test fit the parts to ensure they fit correctly, then glue into place using polystyrene glue.
Some parts should be painted prior to gluing to the main assembly.
Before painting, carefully sand the model if required, then wash it in a soapy solution.
Allow to dry thoroughly before applying paint.
Paint the model in a well ventilated area, and allow to dry thoroughly.
Apply the decals (see instructions below).
Seal the decals with a clear coat of paint (allow at least one day for the decals to dry thoroughly).
PAINT AND GLUE NOT INCLUDED
Use paints and glues in a well ventilated area.
Take care when handling knifes and other sharp objects.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
!
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IRBM Fuselage
Juno I Upper Stages
Sparta/WRESAT Upper Stage A
Sparta/WRESAT Upper Stage B
Juno I Upper Stages
IRBM Fin
Juno I Fuselage
Explorer I Satellite
Sparta/WRESAT Stage
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Fuselage Half
Upper Fuselage
Fin Half A
Fin Half B
Base with Nozzle
Exhaust Flame Deflector
Launch Adaptor Ring
Spacecraft Adaptor
Launch Stand Brace (x2)
Movable Rudders (x2)
Valve
Couplings Shroud
Carbon Jet Vane (x2)
PER1
PER2
PER3
PER4
PER5
Launch Ring Detail (x8)
Antenna (x4)
Explorer I Whip Antenna (x2)
Not used (x3)
Alcohol Fill and Drain Port
Juno I
Photo Etched Parts - Redstone (PER)
Use a cyanoacrylate glue to attach Photo-Etched parts
R12
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5
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7
6
9
11
9
10
13
13
10
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PE 0002 1/72 REDSTONE V2
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PE 0002 1/72 REDSTONE V2
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