Photo Gallery

This section contains photographs documenting the build and flight of the Peregrine.

Organization

Photos are organized by category:

• kit/ - Unboxing and kit contents
• build/ - Construction progress
• finishing/ - Painting and decals
• flight/ - Launch and recovery photos

Adding Photos

To add photos:

1. Add image files to appropriate subdirectory in docs/photos/
2. Reference in markdown:

![Description](photos/category/filename.jpg)

Kit Packaging

Packaging vs Website Discrepancies

See Kit Contents for documented discrepancies between packaging claims and actual specifications.

• Skill Level: Packaging says 4, website says 3
• Height: Packaging says "Over 65"", actual is 68.8"

IMG_7726 - Front Package Feature List

Features listed on packaging:

• Dual-Deployment recovery for closer-to-the-pad recovery
• High-power rocket kit
• Large and colorful vinyl decals included
• Impressive Size: Over 65" tall and 4" in diameter
• Two colorful nylon cloth parachutes included

Also visible: partial view of body tube with "PEREGRINE" branding.

IMG_7727 - Motor Requirements and Altitude Table

Motor Requirements:

• Requires 38mm diameter rocket motors
• Use H, I or J power rocket motors, as well as high thrust G motors

Typical altitudes:

Motor Class	Altitude Range
G motors	300-500 feet (requires avg thrust ≥80N)
H motors	600-1700 feet
I motors	1700-3500 feet
J motors	3700-6100 feet

IMG_7728 - Required Tools and Materials

Required Tools and Materials:

• Hobby Knife / Ruler / Pencil
• Wood Glue (recommended) or White Glue
• Liquid epoxy
• Sand Paper 200 Grit, 400 grit and Sanding Block
• Masking Tape / Scissors / Paper Towel
• Wood Dowel

Optional Tools / Finishing Supplies:

• Aluminum "Angle" to draw lines on the tube
• Paint Supplies: Spray Paint, Brushes, etc
• Plastic Sheet (to cover the work surface)
• Safety Glasses (or general protection while building)
• Super Glue (CyA Adhesive medium viscosity)
• Wood Sealer / Sanding Sealer
• RocketPoxy (paste-style)

IMG_7729 - Kit Identification

• Kit# 04998
• Skill Level 4
• Model rocket kit - assembly required
• Recommended for 18 years and older
• Apogee Components Inc., Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Barcode: 6 56779 04998 8
• Face Card P/N 39101

Build Progress

Motor Mount Assembly

IMG_6100 - Body Tubes Before Assembly

Main body tube and motor mount tube showing pre-cut fin slots. The 4" outer body tube and 38mm motor mount tube are visible.

IMG_6103 - Interior Check

Dark interior view of body tube during initial inspection.

IMG_6104 - Nose Cone Interior

Interior view of the nose cone shoulder area.

Centering Rings and Epoxy Work

IMG_6147 - Motor Mount Interior

Interior view showing centering rings installed in the motor mount assembly with epoxy fillets.

IMG_6148 - Fin Slots from Inside

View from inside the body tube showing fin slots cut through the tube wall with centering ring visible.

IMG_6149 - Epoxy Fillets

Wet epoxy fillets around centering rings for structural reinforcement.

Fin Installation

IMG_6152 - Fins Through Slots

Interior view showing fins inserted through the body tube slots with epoxy work visible.

IMG_6153 - Fin Root Fillets

Another interior angle showing fin roots through the slots.

IMG_6154 - Looking Down Into Booster

View looking down into the completed booster section showing internal structure.

Finished Rocket

Painted Booster Section

IMG_6272 - Aft Centering Ring

Aft view of the booster showing:

• Plywood centering ring with "13480" serial number
• 38mm motor tube in center
• Fin slots with fins protruding
• Vent holes drilled in centering ring
• Blue painted body tube edge

IMG_6273 - Epoxy Sealed Aft End

Aft centering ring coated with yellow epoxy for sealing and motor retention. Blue painted fins and body tube visible.

IMG_6279 - Aft Detail View

Detailed view of aft centering ring showing vent holes, "13480" marking, and fin slot arrangement.

IMG_6280 - Complete Booster Aft View

Full aft view of the painted booster section showing:

• Blue painted body tube
• Four blue painted fins
• Centering ring with "13480"
• Rail button/launch lug visible

IMG_6434 - Painted Nose Cone

Completed nose cone painted blue to match the booster section.

Recovery Components

IMG_6342 - Main Parachute (48")

Main recovery parachute:

• P/N 29096
• 48" Nylon Parachute
• Apogee Components, Colorado Springs, CO

IMG_6343 - Drogue Parachute (18")

Drogue parachute for dual deployment:

• P/N 29092
• 18" Nylon Parachute
• Apogee Components, Colorado Springs, CO

Flight Photos

Photos to be added after certification flight