Rocketeer Jetpack - EXPOSED! Finished.

[tmax]

Sometime back I got all inspired to build a naked Cirrus X3 rocket pack with the shells removed, exposing all the inner workings. More specifically, I wanted this to be a “junk-build” using bits and pieces I’d acquired over time. After a recent skip-dive I decided I had enough to get started.

My main engine is part weed-wacker, part vintage compressor parts...

The rockets themselves are a spare set of 3D printed parts, power tool motor magnets and coffee machine tanks...

As I have a full pack kit here I can ensure everything is assembled in such a way to fit correctly inside the shells. Not that it will ever be inside shells, but I want to get the proportions right. After mounting the main engine and tanks I’m feeling good with the set up. The rockets will be angled correctly later.

After a few hours of dressing things up a little with mostly sewing machine parts, it’s starting to take shape.

And the rear...

Early days with lots more to add and of course polishing all the metal parts and painting everything else.

As always, comments/suggestions welcome.

 

[gregday]

What a fantastic idea!

 

[Mechanized]

That looks so cool, mate.

 

[tmax]

What a fantastic idea!

It is but I can't take all the credit... It was the incredibly talented Hurd Drafting L (aka El_Rocketeer, aka Aaron) who inspired me with his high-end interior frame project he's working on. Check him out on instagram. I just went for a found-parts, budget build version.

That looks so cool, mate.

Cheers mate!

 

[joberg]

Well!! I was always hoping someone would tackle that kinda project and you're the right person to do so! Fantastic so far (with an Art Deco flair, no less). Eager to see the next update

 

[Utinni]

Looks cool! You might want to add a fuel line or something at the top near the automufflers, one of the screen used packs had hinges on the cones, to "refuel" the pack.

- Jeff

 

[PAULH]

That's a work of art ! Fantastic and inspirational.

 

[Captain Dunsel]

Outstanding—love this!

 

[Wakeem]

Yeah that's incredibly cool. I still haven't purchased a replica pack for myself yet.

 

[tmax]

Looks cool! You might want to add a fuel line or something at the top near the automufflers, one of the screen used packs had hinges on the cones, to "refuel" the pack.

Thanks Jeff, I knew the top portion of the prints are meant to be "tanks" but I didn't realise that was linked to a screen used pack with hinges. Very cool! Fuel lines are one of the items yet to be added, so I will keep that aspect in mind. Legend!

 

[JamesM242]

tmax - this is looking FANTASTIC! Thanks for sharing and I'm looking forward to following your progress!

 

[tmax]

I'm using a fan base for the display stand...

That should work. It will get painted and dressed up toward the end.

Moved on to the rockets and hose placement. I opted to lop off the 3D printed "fuel tanks" and expose the full magnets...

Finished the fuel tanks with some more accessories then decided to polish everything. I'm loving how they look!

That inspired me to continue polishing. As my kids would say, it's so satisfying! Here's a couple before and afters...

I couldn't stop! Ended up polishing everything else too...

Amazing how everything just comes together once polished.

 

[BrianM]

Spectacular!

 

[gnolivos]

Did you complete it yet? Looks cool!

 

[tmax]

Did you complete it yet? Looks cool!

I wish! Lol. Been buried with other stuff. I did spend some time a few weeks ago on the rockets. I’ll update when I get back into it.

 

[enterprise0216]

Its Superb great idea and different take on exploring the inner works of the jet pack!

 

[greeble_gremlin]

Awesome mate!
You have a really good eye for this! nice work
Just curious? --as I have asked whenever I encounter a "Rocketeer" at a show or some event, about their jetpack & kit.
I always hear about how heavy it is and gets a bet tiresome to wear after a while.
I know your are not making this for wearing, ...just curious about the overall weight so far?

 

[floatinjoe]

This is an amazing build of an awesome idea. I don't know how I missed it. Looks great and keep it going.

 

[tmax]

Awesome mate!
You have a really good eye for this! nice work
Just curious? --as I have asked whenever I encounter a "Rocketeer" at a show or some event, about their jetpack & kit.
I always hear about how heavy it is and gets a bet tiresome to wear after a while.
I know your are not making this for wearing, ...just curious about the overall weight so far?

It’s heavy! I’d have to weigh it when I get back to Canada but you wouldn’t wanna carry the thing around! Lol. Typical movie prop, looks great but totally impractical! Lol

 

[Dingo80]

I just want to drool all over that and study how it functions (if it were real of course) lol great job on the level of detail!