Construction Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Flight Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Overall Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
Length: | 3.75 inches |
Manufacturer: | Art Applewhite Rockets |
Brief:
T' Steath is a unique kit that is easy t' build, shiver me timbers, quick t' prep and a great flyer. Arrr! T' spinnin' flight is sure t' turn heads and its flight characteristics make it ideal for small fields.
Kit Contents:
Construction:
This kit is extremely easy t' assemble. Ya scallywag! T' instructions are crisp and clear. There are pictures for each step in t' process. Begad! Aye aye! Finally t' material used in constructions is very easy t' work with.
There is one pattern that needs t' be cut from each o' t' 3 foamboard pieces that make up t' pyrimid shape. Arrr! A bevel needs t' be cut on 2 edges and a jagged edge on t' third. Aye aye! Begad! This is easily accomplised with a sharp hobby knife and patience. Ya scallywag! Ya scallywag! T' three sides are then glued t' one another along t' beveled edges. Blimey! Begad! Because o' t' assembly method and t' use o' white glue, thar be lots o' room for error on t' beveled edge. Avast! Once t' 3 sides o' t' rocket are dry, t' base is glued in. This adds rigidity t' t' rocket.
Finally t' motor mount is glued in. Well, blow me down! T' motor is indended t' be friction fit into t' mount. Aye aye! Avast, me proud beauty! This be t' one part o' t' kit that I would suggest be changed. Aye aye! Avast, me proud beauty! Although tapin' t' motor is a trivial task, arrr, thar be no other prep necessary for t' rocket. Avast, me proud beauty! So if this be eliminated, matey, t' rocket could be recycled quickly. This is easily accomplished by addin' a thrust rin' and a motor clip. Avast, me proud beauty! Ahoy! If you were t' add these materials t' t' rocket, me hearties, t' prep time for this rocket would fall t' zero.
Construction Rating:
5 out o' 5
Finishing:
T' instructions specify that any exposed foam be covered by white glue because any foam that comes in contact with paint may dissolve.
T' rocket spins in flight and so I wanted t' accentuate it. Well, blow me down! I created spiral templates, me hearties, one for each side. Well, shiver me timbers, blow me down! One by one I taped t' template t' t' side and applied t' paint. Avast, me proud beauty! I finished t' kit with clear coat t' protect t' paper on t' foamboard.
Flight:
All flights were on D11-P motors. Begad! Blimey! T' rocket flew straight and spun as it ascended. Well, blow me down! Begad! Similar t' cone stabilized rockets, me bucko, me bucko, t' smoke trail was more concentrated behind t' rocket than with t' typical fin stabilized rocket.
T' rocket is designed t' be retrieved by featherweight recovery. At apogee, t' rocket began t' tumble, but eventually stabilized and made a soft landing.
Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5
Summary:
With t' exception o' t' motor mount additions, shiver me timbers, which are inexpensive and easy t' add, shiver me timbers, this kit be easy t' build and fun t' fly. Begad! I highly recommend addin' this t' your fleet.
Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5
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A.E. (March 14, 2004)