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 was a plus for
me. 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. Ahoy! T' instructions are easy for an experienced builder. Begad! T' guide they provide be t' only way t' line up t' fins properly. Avast! Arrr! I used CA on all t' fins. I also used t' double glue method o' applyin' some glue, shiver me timbers, let almost dry, me hearties, 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. Ahoy! 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. It was underpowered so t' E30 was t' next step up. Begad! It got a great boost and I do
mean it soared like a bird straight and true. Well, blow me down! 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. Ya scallywag! Avast, me proud beauty! T' materials are top notch. Avast, me proud beauty! Ahoy! Read t' instructions twice
and it will go OK. Blimey! Use new blade when you cut t' tubes. Blimey! You might want t' reef t' chute or put a vent hole in it
because that is a pretty big chute. It will drift. Begad! You would cry as your $50.00 drifts out o' sight. Well, blow me down! 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. Begad! It is a beautiful rocket when
finished. Arrr! Arrr! You will get many complements about it if you take your time. Ya scallywag! Blimey! 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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