/sci/ - Science & Math

>>11109832
There's some technical challenges. It would probably be easier to make a smaller version of that inspired by the real thing rather than attempting to remake it. Making the turbopumps (pic related) would be the largest challenge IMO. Those are always hard to design and make. You can probably find a preexisting design that's close to the size that you want, copy it, make it work, and then design an engine around that. Still would be a massive challenge unless you can outsource it. Once that's done, the rest of the rocket should be relatively easy though.

Try to start small and work your way up. Make subscale tests of an engine (it doesn't even have to match what your end goal is) first then refine it. Look into pressure fed hoppers to build up your skill in rocketry. There's some liquid propelled rocketry competitions that such a hopper would be ideal for, so it could also be used as a source of some income will you focus on your goal.

Also, make sure that someone is on top of legal stuff.

Good luck, and be sure to keep us noted on your progress!

>imagine having to design a turbopump assembly for a rocket long before CAD was a thing using a sliderule as your primary math device

>>10617237
Imagine having to design this before computer modeling and with a slide-rule.