Brief:
This is a two-staged downscale o' t' venerable Estes classic Der Red Max.

Construction:
Sustainer Parts List:

• 1 BT-55, arrr, 8.5"
• 1 PNC-56
• 1 BT-20, me bucko, 2.75"
• 1 Engine Block, shiver me timbers, 18mm
• 2 Cardboard Centerin' Rings
• 1 Elastic Shock Cord, arrr, 30"
• 1 Streamer
• 1 Launch Lug
• 1 Set Der Red Max Fins scaled t' 81% o' original, 3/32" balsa

Booster Parts List:

• 1 BT-55, me hearties, 2.75"
• 1 BT-20, 2.75"
• 2 Cardboard Centerin' Rings
• 1 Set Der Red Max Fins scaled t' 86.25% o' original, me bucko, 3/32" balsa

T' construction o' this rocket is very straightforward, just like t' original. I did take extra care, however, t' ensure that t' alignment betwixt t' sustainer and booster was sound. Also, I used a PNC-56 nose cone instead o' -55 because that was what I happened t' have at t' time and because in me mind it resembled t' original most closely. Ahoy! I had t' sand down t' NC shoulder a bit in order t' make it fit.

Finishing:
I finished t' rocket with Wal-Mart spray paints. Avast! Blimey! Usin' WM gray I primed and sanded several times. Begad! Blimey! T' BT was painted with WM red and t' fins and NC with WM black (I figured that since rocket was different in other ways I may as well make t' fins different too.) I printed t' decals on white label paper and applied several coats o' WM clear coat.

Flight and Recovery:
This rocket has flown twice, both times with a C6-0 t' C6-5 combination, t' engines taped together with cellophane tape. Arrr! Each flight was great and recovery was without damage or incident--although one required quite a walk because of the altitude/drift combination.

Summary:
I really like this rocket. Aye aye! I have always been a fan o' Der Red Max and staging, and this is a fun combination o' the two. Arrr! It is quick and easy t' build and it flies like a champion.

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