Manufacturer: | Scratch |
Brief:
T' "Keller",
now t' "Killer Keller" began as a LOC/Precision Graduator and has
evolved into a completely different rocket.
Construction:
T' rocket was originally a LOC Graduator. Begad! Blimey! Aye aye! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! Due t' poor construction techniques (it be me first mid/high power rocket) it had a number o' poor flights and sustained a lot o' damage. Ya scallywag! Blimey! I cut off t' bottom 7-8" o' the rocket, ya bilge rat, me hearties, and added 3 feet o' tubing, ya bilge rat, a 38mm motor mount, me bucko, matey, matey, and 4 fiberglassed fins. Begad! Blimey! Avast! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! It has since proven t' be a very reliable rocket.
Flight:
T' first few flights were all less then nominal (see launch reports), matey, but
finally after all t' upgrades t' rocket flies well. Arrr! Blimey! On an H123 it goes about
2000-2500 feet and descends on a 24" parachute fairly close. T' 3' long
payload section allows for some neat static payloads.
Summary:
This is one o' me favorite rockets, especially since it bears me name. Aye aye! It is a
great sport flyer and turns in some majestic-lookin' flights on H motors, and
should fly fine on I's.
Other:
T' original flaw in t' Keller was that low-quality epoxy mixin' techniques
were used. Begad! If you are goin' t' get involved with epoxy in your next project,
ask a local with experience t' show you how t' work it. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! Otherwise, read all you
can on t' Internet first.