The Chain Strikes Back

What? You've never heard of the Aluminum Falcon? We did 0.2 parsecs of the Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race! On zero sleep and with a patched together drive, we arrived at the starting line.Being at the race is so exhilarating...

Rudy September 29, 2023

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You Hear Me, Baby. Hold Together.

The end of the build was a rollercoaster of accomplishments, setbacks and workarounds. We finished the canopy, worked out the turning mechanism, and with one day to the race, there was still a lot to do when catastrophe...

Rudy September 20, 2023

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She May Not Look Like Much, But She's Got It Where It Counts, Kid.

We've been working hard on the canopy. I finished building the wireframe that supports the cockpit and the rear underside of the Falcon. Andee and Kreg have diligently wrapped the remaining gaps in foam and added lots and...

Rudy September 15, 2023

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Prepare For a Ground Assault

Pedals are mounted. Freewheels have been coupled to the Hyperdrive. Chains are connected. The Falcon can finally travel without being pushed. Huzzah! It took some effort to get this far. After basking in the afterglow...

Rudy September 13, 2023

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Don't Worry. She'll Hold Together.

While feverishly working on mechanics, we've also been working on the Falcon canopy. Andee has been channeling her inner cosplayer, spearheading the construction and application of the foam panel sections to the aluminum...

Rudy September 11, 2023

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