This was one of the stranger builds.
The angle of the upper full picture doesn't really show off the bends in the body.
I like a challenge, the warped nose dictated which way I should go with it.
I tried to make the larger "bends" at the top and have them taper down straighter in the rear.
This might remind you of the FlisKits ACME Spitfire, but on a much smaller scale.
Tube cuts like this would probably work better on a BT-60 diameter model.
The nose cone is turned so the tip is in line with the center line of the engine mount. If the tip were turned away from the line of thrust it might veer off during boost.
Just to be sure, .20 oz. of clay was added to the inside of the nose cone.
A 12" parachute was clipped onto the shock cord, down a few inches from the nose cone base.
Now - to see if it's stable!
Update: The "Warped" rocket did fly at the February Tampa TTRA launch with an A8-3.
It's stable and flew well with no wiggles or rolls.
I finally remembered which Estes rocket I was reminded of when I saw the "Warped" nose cone. It's the Nimbus (see: http://www.rocketreviews.com/nimbus---estes-1971-1987-1989.html).
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