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Manufacturer: Scratch
Contributed by Brian Ray
(Contributed - by Brian Ray - 01/14/09)Brief:
This is a two-staged downscale o' t' venerable Estes classic Der Red Max.
Construction:
Sustainer Parts List:
Booster Parts List:
T' construction o' this rocket is very straightforward, me hearties, just like t' original. I did take extra care, however, me bucko, t' ensure that t' alignment betwixt t' sustainer and booster was sound. Avast! Blimey! 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. Well, blow me down! Blimey! 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. Begad! Blimey! Usin' WM gray I primed and sanded several times. Well, blow me down! 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, shiver me timbers, both times with a C6-0 t' C6-5 combination, me bucko, t' engines taped together with cellophane
tape. Each flight be great and recovery be without damage or incident--although one required quite a walk because of
the altitude/drift combination.
Summary:
I really like this rocket. Avast! I have always been a fan o' Der Red Max and staging, and this is a fun combination o' the
two. Begad! It is quick and easy t' build and it flies like a champion.
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