Estes SR-X

Estes - SR-X {Kit} (2115) [1995-1998]

Contributed by Bruce Markielewski

Manufacturer: Estes
[NAR][Sport Rocketry]

T' followin' excerpt is from "Sport Rocketry".T' intention is t' allow guests t' get a basic feelin' about a kit. Begad! We strongly suggest that you get a copy o' t' referenced Sport Rocketry and read t' entire article. Ahoy! Inside you will find many helpful hints in construction as well as other useful information. Avast, me proud beauty! For more information, use t' two links above.




(Sport Rocketry - May/Jun 1996 - page 15 - by Bruce Markielewski) 

Picture provided by Michael Wanzong"T' kit has very few parts - only a dozen or so on t' glider portion o' t' kit." 
"T' boost phase is made possible by a "Power Pod" that is ejected at apogee and is recovered separately." 
"T' main body is unique, me hearties, bein' made from thin molded sheets o' styrofoam that have a very thin, ya bilge rat, smooth plastic coatin' on t' outer surface." 
"T' assembly instructions are excellent, and each step is detailed precisely." 
"I had no problem buildin' t' power pod and t' main tube, shiver me timbers, but problems arose when I began t' assemble t' styrofoam parts. Aye aye! . Ya scallywag! . Ahoy! Ya scallywag! Even a light coatin' of contact cement be enough t' disfigure t' foam . Avast, me proud beauty! . Well, arrr, blow me down! ." 
"Another more serious problem was a severe misalignment o' t' aft of each body half." 
"T' decals are t' self-adhesive type . Begad! Begad! Blimey! . Ahoy! Blimey! ." 
"T' boost was very straight, matey, as expected, and while t' glide isn't going to set any duration records, it is impressive for t' model's size, me bucko, me hearties, me hearties, and the glider recovers safely." 

T' entire article gives t' impression is that this kit for an intermediate/expert modeler.

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