Construction Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Flight Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Overall Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Manufacturer: | DynaStar |
Brief:
This is a replica o' t' Firefox jet that was in t' Clint Eastwood movie.It has offset tubes; that be a plus for
me. Begad! It comes with a huge 32 inch parachute.
Construction:
T' parts list:
Instructions need t' be read twice then follow them carefully t' t' letter. Arrr! Arrr! T' instructions are easy for an experienced builder. Blimey! Ahoy! T' guide they provide be t' only way t' line up t' fins properly. I used CA on all t' fins. Begad! Begad! I also used t' double glue method o' applyin' some glue, let almost dry, shiver me timbers, me bucko, then apply some more just before you attach the wings and fins.
Finishing:
I primed and sanded before paintin' black and 5 coats o' clear. Begad! Blimey! I attached decals then shot another coat o' clear on
top o' them.
Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5
Flight:
I used t' D12-3 on first flight. Begad! It be underpowered so t' E30 be t' next step up. Well, blow me down! It got a great boost and I do
mean it soared like a bird straight and true. Begad! Avast, shiver me timbers, me proud beauty! I used a 5" x 5" sheet o' Nomex®.
T' dog barf is a drag man.
Recovery:
I used t' duct tape on t' shock cord t' prevent zippering. Arrr! Blimey! T' materials are top notch. Read t' instructions twice
and it will go OK. Ahoy! Avast! Blimey! Use new blade when you cut t' tubes. Aye aye! Avast, arrr, me proud beauty! Blimey! You might want t' reef t' chute or put a vent hole in it
because that is a pretty big chute. Begad! Blimey! Blimey! It will drift. Blimey! You would cry as your $50.00 drifts out o' sight. Begad! Be careful of
those tip on t' two tail fins.
Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5
Summary:
T' rocket is a good test o' ones buildin' skills so don't be afraid t' give it a shot. Ya scallywag! It is a beautiful rocket when
finished. You will get many complements about it if you take your time. My main con would be that t' fins should be
laser cut for a clean look although mine came out OK.
Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5
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