Beer Keg AIRFRAME Design - KegRocket Ep. 3

[@BPSspace]

Another SLAMMER Mr Keg! Love the computer being called Designated Driver lmao

[@KegRocket]

Thank you Mr. BPS[dot]space!!!

[@punicwars2]

@@KegRocket do a co-op

[@SamJulius-sy8nw]

Joey bizzel with another BANGER of a comment and also bepis space interns are cool!

[@EvanDunville]

Joey B moving to liquid fueled rockets?

[@TweakRacer]

First video watched on this rocket channel... see BPSspace's endorsement... subbed!

[@bureauofboredengineers]

oh we eating good tonight boys kegrocket dropped

[@KegRocket]

Patiently awaiting more JPB

[@TheGeoffable]

Kudos for letting aesthetics play a part - one area where "amateur" rocketry still has an advantage over anything commercial. I caught myself wondering whether the paint job was unnecessary mass, but then remembered that a really cool looking rocket going to 5,000m is better than a boring rocket going to 5,500m (or whatever the numbers are) if there's no greater goal.

[@KegRocket]

You got it! Thats why the project is sorta fun.

[@sleeplessindefatigable6385]

Designated Driver is the best possible name for the flight computer. So happy to see this take shape. When it flies, I'll drink a nice cold one to celebrate.

[@KegRocket]

Us too, thanks!

[@matthewplummer2087]

I love the mini highpower kegrocket in the background, it was my favorite rocket of the weekend at Nozzleween

[@KegRocket]

It yearns for the next HNS event!

[@KCM25NJL]

Pooch had that look in his/her eyes like.... "Am I the new Laika?" haha

[@KegRocket]

Haha his name is Dezik, actually named after one of Laika’s successors!

[@KCM25NJL]

@@KegRocket Oh goddamn.... lol, Nice.... Nice :D

[@London-Lad]

I remember subscribing from your first video... I've only just seen you for the first time on my feed since then. It's uplifting to see the progress you are making.

[@KegRocket]

Thank you, and welcome back!

[@edcallahan9536]

Thanks! A little something for the project - I can tell it will be put to good use! 🚀

[@KegRocket]

That goes a long way, thank you!

[@Syritis]

Keep up the good work

[@KegRocket]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@PendragonDaGreat]

"Designated Driver" is the absolute best name for a FCS that you could have used.

[@KegRocket]

It's an important job!

[@BreakingTaps]

G'damn this is the coolest project 🤩 So hyped to see this thing fly (Also shoutout to that massive cactus collection!)

[@KegRocket]

Thank you Mr. Taps! 🌵 🌵 🌵

[@BlixenBlorp]

I'm a simple woman, I see a KegRocket video and I click

[@JustKelsey]

same! 😂 the anticipation between videos is killing me!

[@gsmontag]

Same!

[@rudiger86]

What how simple are you?

[@KegRocket]

Much appreciated!

[@davidaugustofc2574]

​@@rudiger86 she's only made of a couple of elements

[@mf1ve]

I love those spars, they look great and hopefully work well, too. I'm sure you know this already - if you need a bit more beam capacity, you can roll the edges of the lightening holes.

[@KegRocket]

True!

[@calebsmit4268]

Hope you guys are still working on this project... Very excited for it

[@edcallahan9536]

Engineering, Science, Humor, Education, great production quality (both in the rocket and the videos!)…just the best man - thanks Ryan!

[@KegRocket]

Thank you!

[@matthewgeiger7705]

I’m interested to know about your propellant feed lines. Do you plan on feeding the LOX through the fuel tank and if so do you have plans to insulate the pipe?

[@KegRocket]

LOX feedline will be routed around the outside, with a bit of insulation under a fairing

[@AirCommandRockets]

Awesome update Ryan! There is certainly a lot of great engineering that has gone into it. :)

[@arl6565]

Always a nice day when one of these drop, I hope to see more soon!

[@KegRocket]

We'll get some more stuff out!

[@pickeljuice9325]

The send cut send bit was so cool, I use them all the time for automotive stuff in the same way

[@GeneralThargor]

That's some beautiful work there, looking forward to seeing this epic rocket fly. Well done to you, keep 'em coming!

[@KegRocket]

Thank you!

[@Windcent]

This is nice.

[@KegRocket]

Thank you!

[@nolansprojects2840]

I used to be a traveling tech for a beverage machinery company that made the machines that packages drinks (beer, soda, water, you name it). I quit after I got an offer from an aerospace company. So now I work on rockets. You’d probably not be that surprised, but there are a ton of similarities between the industries. Anyways, beer and rockets are 2 of my favorite things in the world, so naturally I’m a huge fan of this idea. Side note: I love that more and more people are getting into hobbyist rocketry. Can’t wait to see the engine and fuel system design!

[@KegRocket]

Awesome story, I love the overlap between the two industries. Thanks for following along.

[@Jorged18]

Nice! When do you think you will do the engine? I think an aerospike would be interesting since no one does it, however i know that would be a bit complex to do

[@KegRocket]

We'll probably keep the engine pretty basic, maybe some fancier stuff in the future!

[@joshcrum1697]

This is just plain awesome and interestingly viable. I gotta see this beauty fly after all the juicy design and build stuff

[@KegRocket]

Surprisingly viable! We'll see how it works.

[@lancer2204]

You've got some elegant solutions to structural problems, it looks promising. The plumbing will be interesting.

[@KegRocket]

Thanks, yes the plumbing will be a lot to cover!

[@pnwscitech1589]

Man! It's so cool to have so many of my favorite youtubers all in the Seattle area!

[@Epic_DaVinci]

The pre-tensioning method on the interstage struts / longerons was genius. Keg rocket might have beer containers as fuel tanks but that doesn't detract from the high level of engineering and design skill that is going int this, cant wait to see where this goes! (Hopefully upwards)

[@KegRocket]

Thank you!

[@Poult100]

Really looking forward to seeing the next episode!

[@bryandraughn9830]

Finding another use for the most useful thing there is ,is admirable.

[@KegRocket]

Haha thanks

[@samrobinson2614]

Great to see the amount of support, I cant wait to see this fly.

[@KegRocket]

Indeed!

[@jortapohnn]

Super excited to see more of this! Keep up the good work!

[@KegRocket]

Awesome!

[@blakeyoungg]

Saw this was posted at the club launch yesterday and couldnt wait to watch this morning. Always a good day with a new keg boi video

[@KegRocket]

Thanks, hope you enjoyed your club launch!

[@inventorsyndrome8894]

I have been waiting for the new video drop for so long that I've been going back and rewatching all the previous videos

[@mthiffau]

Oh man, whenever one of your videos drops my day instantly becomes better.

[@KegRocket]

Glad to hear it!

[@BartJBols]

This might be a weird question, but is it economical to use beer kegs? do they not weigh too much for the liquid they can hold?

[@KegRocket]

It is not very economical or high performance, it's just a silly rocket.

[@zobris]

Keg rocket looks so beautiful

[@KegRocket]

Thank you

[@joseeduardobolisfortes]

I am curious: from where you will pass the tube from the upper tank? By inside the lower tank?

[@KegRocket]

You are correct!

[@benjaminnevins5211]

Finally! Another video! This project is awesome!

[@KegRocket]

It took some time, thank you!

[@keg1dog]

Up is GO! Cheers and you had me at Keg Rocket!!!

[@zacharybigger4144]

Really excited to see the process and eventually see everything fly!

[@KegRocket]

Us too, thanks!

[@leeterthanyou]

3:18 a man of culture, I see

[@KegRocket]

Pipe 💯

[@Buddha_the_Pug]

Man, this is going great. And yes, definitely keep using the term "thrust waffle" 🤣

[@KegRocket]

Will do!

[@saintpaulsnail]

Brilliant video. I loved the expressed reasoning behind your design decisions.

[@KegRocket]

Thank you!

[@PanzerKampfWagen.VI.ausf.B]

Thanks for part 3 of the tutorial. It is easy to follow

[@KegRocket]

Lol

[@astraeides11145]

splendid work! very inspiring for me personally, since i too want to make something like this one day. keep em coming!

[@KegRocket]

Thanks!

[@angelpenarolo7408]

Les goo another keg rocket vid!

[@KegRocket]

🎉

[@tedapke6519]

Thanks for putting in all the effort to share this project. Really enjoying it.

[@KegRocket]

It's quite a bit of effort so thanks for the feedback

[@djdrack4681]

I'm interested what engine approach you'll use. Tech Ingredients has a newer series about pulsejet / rotating-detonation pulse jet engines. Should be interesting. great project and work.

[@KegRocket]

Definitely something pretty basic, but effective. Will cover it in a future episode

[@johnwiebe8581]

I love the scrappy nature of the project, yet also showing how complicated rocketry still is. I am curious on if you plan to mount covers over the two interstages or if you are launching it 'Soyuz style?' with exposed sections.

[@Spartacus-4297]

Watched every episode so far. This is awesome, keep up the great work.

[@856Dropout]

What an amazing project! I have heard that stainless and aluminum have some weird electro chemical reactions to each other though. Is that a concern for you?

[@KegRocket]

Thanks! Alu/stainless corrosion shouldn’t be too much of a problem for the foreseeable future if we keep it dry, since the galvanic cell requires an electrolyte.

[@jimbojimberson9934]

KEGROCKET! Very cool that SendCutSend put together a Mk. 2 to show off their work.

[@shawnrinkel8377]

Dude you’re such an engineer… you even included little pretensioner clamps. Dang looks awesome.

[@The_1ntern3t]

Didn't you significantly weaken the rim at 9:17 by cutting through it completely? Perhaps just a screw hole would have been stronger? No idea, I'm not a rocket dentist

[@TheLoneWolfling]

I think it'll weaken it, yes, but I don't think it'll weaken it in the axes that they care about.

[@KegRocket]

Probably a little bit, but the keg is incredibly beefy otherwise

[@matej.m.rejsek8537]

I can't believe this series so far has so few views compared to the millions for various YT inanities. ANYWAY this whole idea is super inspiring. Before this is all over you'll either have a remarkable addition to your resume, or you'll be on a homeland security watchlist - probably both. Subscribed.

[@PramochanYaan]

It's so exciting, looking forward for next video

[@girrrrrrr2]

I can't wait for the kegerator ISS project!

[@KegRocket]

KegSat

[@JorgeLausell]

Nice! Thank you! As I happen to be thinking about if this could strap on a xxl rc jet, ala shuttle, and woe there you flashed one... can one be strapped on and released at will?

[@riffzifnab9254]

Really looking forward to the plumbing discussion. I haven't seen a downcomer from the upper tank. (:

[@KegRocket]

It will be there!

[@DrToonhattan]

I love this project so much. I only wish videos were more frequent.

[@erickhian]

Dude, the care with the project is awesome to see!! Im pretty sure that this will be a succes ! Hope that the next video is comming soon...

[@KegRocket]

Thanks! Hoping the next video can come out a little sooner.

[@Ruka-f7k]

Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing it with us

[@Paul-ll1bt]

So happy to see more videos after subscribing when seeing your first video. Is there an approximate number how much this rocket is gonna weigh when fully loaded? Beer kegs are pretty heavy.

[@KegRocket]

It is pretty heavy! The rocket should weigh about 230 pounds when fully tanked...

[@daniel_tv_ger8773]

Nice progress! I already cant wait for the next update!!

[@PaulNZ-ds6mw]

So glad this project is still alive! Am I right to assume from the footage glimpses that it has all been completed bar the editing of copious amounts of footage in your “spare” time? I’m really looking forward to the next episode!!

[@KegRocket]

Real life is a bit ahead of the videos but the rocket still has a ways to go! Thanks for following along.

[@UNRELATIVE]

Just curious...Why did you choose ethanol?

[@KegRocket]

See episode 2!

[@HuskyMachining]

badass! I can't wait to see a video about the plumbing

[@KegRocket]

Coming down the pipeline!

[@HuskyMachining]

@@KegRocket sweet. Let me know if I can ever help machine a part for the project! I charge ya nothing as this project is just too cool

[@neffffffffff]

I'm so stoked to see this moving forward. Also +1 for PNW reference.

[@KegRocket]

🌲🌲

[@zachyt262]

Actually never thought someone will try making liquid fuel model rocket (at least I’ve never seen or heard about it), good luck with it!

[@atharvashitole277]

Excited for the next one !

[@DylanEdmiston]

awesome! super excited to see the engine!

[@TimLukeAnderson]

hell yea so pumped been begging other prominent youtube channels like bps space to give you a poke to update the project! please do more content !PLEASE!

[@KegRocket]

Thank you, been trying to squeeze in video stuff where possible

[@MegaCadr]

So exited for every update!!

[@merijn1086]

Last week, I actually searched if part 3 was out already.

[@KegRocket]

Almost!

[@MatthewHill]

When do we get to see you light that candle?

[@KegRocket]

Got a ways to go!

[@crunchysteve]

Can't wait to see launch day!

[@DJDiarrhea]

Pretty cool. Onwards and upwards!

[@KegRocket]

🚀

[@StarScapesOG]

Great video! This still looks like such a fun project!

[@KegRocket]

Challenging but fun!

[@julianlauterfeld6273]

Can't wait for the next one, your videos are so good 😊👍

[@frankphillips5533]

Rock-et Roll ! Cheers !

[@KegRocket]

Cheers!

[@eriknulty6392]

CANNOT WAIT TO SEE THE LAUNCH, and more updates. WHAT IS THE EXPECTED ALT. ???

[@KegRocket]

Kegs are pretty heavy! About 18,000ft for the first flight.

[@user-ri4hy1qw4l]

Love the video, why the phenolic shims?

[@KegRocket]

The spar is flat and the inside of the keg is round, so they just help transfer loads/clamping better.

[@justinprentice3850]

Can't wait to see this thing fly keep up the good work 👍

[@KegRocket]

Thanks!

[@camresearch5120]

Depending on max velocity obtained in the atmosphere won't a fibre nose cone burn / melt? Stainless steel would be my choice. Nice build.

[@KegRocket]

Should be flying pretty slow, turns out kegs are heavy!

[@RobGregory]

Designated Driver is such a cool name for the flight computer. Can't wait to see this fly. We are flying it right?

[@KegRocket]

That's the plan!

[@postalbyke]

Tbh I name the flight computers and programs on modded KSP all sorts of stuff, so the drinking themed name blew right past me until I read a comment about it 😅 Love the rocket, love the care y'all put into the video production! Keep it up!

[@KegRocket]

Thanks!

[@Mr_Lyric]

I really love this prject, it is slowly prvoing that people can actually make liqiuid fuelled rockets without multi-million dollar equipment

[@KegRocket]

Thanks. More possible than one might think!

[@mawdeeps7691]

wondering if using lox is gonna be an issue as its cryogenic so a little cooler than your average beer. was suprised didnt use nitrous and modify kits from cars.

[@tthrelk]

Keg Rocket it my favorite project on the internet right now and theres a lot of cool stuff happening on the internet right now.

[@KegRocket]

There's some great stuff out there, so we appreciate it!

[@Dallemations]

Very nice. Do want to know when engine testing is.

[@KegRocket]

After we finish up some plumbing and testing!

[@RUD_Technologies]

I like the payload ))

[@StarbaseBrewing]

Us too :)

[@KegRocket]

It was necessary

[@FailSpace2]

yippee another kegrocket upload

[@KegRocket]

Woo

[@BestCoastBrockets]

Fantastic video!

[@KegRocket]

Thank you Mr. Best Coast!

[@RMJTOOLS]

Very cool. The only things I would change is I would like to see all the cut edges and holes deburred to stress relieve them and instead of the erector set style structures between the kegs it would be way cooler to do Russian style birdcages out of welded chrome moly tubes.

[@kenzo_1172]

when keg Serial Number 3 will come out?

[@KegRocket]

Just before serial number 4!

[@kerbalengineeringsystems7415]

"Forces...are probably the number 1 cause of death for rockets" MiniKegRocket got the joy of launching immediately prior to me learning that lesson the hard way

[@chapter4travels]

Project Keg-Rocket is Badass. That is all

[@KegRocket]

Appreciated!

[@cavemaneca]

I was just thinking this past week that I hadn't seen an update in a while

[@KegRocket]

You were correct!

[@apexbender]

Tremendous work! I love the old meme!

[@uvbe]

Amazing project, I almost forgot!!

[@KegRocket]

Thanks!

[@flobuilds]

Waited way too long for a new video 👀 very hyped

[@KegRocket]

thanks!