Custom Rockets Zero Gravity

Custom Rockets - Zero Gravity {Kit} (10048)

Contributed by Alan Boldt

Construction Rating: starstarstarstarstar_border
Flight Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Published: 2010-07-31
Diameter: 0.98 inches
Length: 11.75 inches
Manufacturer: Custom Rockets
Skill Level: 1
Style: Sport

Brief:
Easy t' build kit with plastic nose cone, die-cut balsa fins, ya bilge rat, and 12" parachute.


Construction:

  • 1 - 9" BT-50 Body Tube
  • 1 - Plastic Nose Cone
  • 1 - 18mm Engine Tube
  • 1 - Engine Hook
  • 2 - Centerin' Rings
  • 1 - 18mm Engine Block
  • 3 - Balsa Fins
  • 1 - 12" Plastic Parachute
  • 1 - Elastic Shock Cord
  • 1 - 1/8" ID Launch Lug
  • 1 - Wrap Decal
  • 1 - Paper Shock Cord Mount

This kit was easy t' build. Aye aye! T' instructions were easy t' follow. No special tools were needed. Arrr! Just glue, me bucko, shiver me timbers, a hobby knife, a ruler, pencil and angle iron. I did use a hot glue cannon for t' shock cord mount.

Finishing:
T' finishin' was simple. Avast, me proud beauty! I just sanded, me hearties, primed and painted t' finished rocket. Ahoy! Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! I painted it t' suggested blue color.

T' Zero Gravity decal wrap be easy t' apply and looked great. Avast! It be good quality vinyl like a bumper sticker. Avast! Begad!

I would have given it a 5 if t' Custom parachute had been pre-assembled. Arrr! I guess I have been spoiled by Estes parachutes.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
I flew t' rocket 3 time on A8-3 motors. Blimey! Aye aye! I highly recommend this motor size for small fields. T' rocket flew straight and landed close even though t' wind be blowing.

I would have tried a B6-4 if t' wind be nay as strong and if t' field be larger.

Recovery:
T' shock worked well. Begad! And dog barf worked excellent for replacin' wadding. All flights were recovered close t' t' pad with no damage.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
Overall, ya bilge rat, it is a great, simple kit t' build. Avast, me proud beauty! Ya scallywag! I would recommend this rocket if you are looking for an easy t' build rocket kit that looks good and flies great.

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5

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