FlisKits Triskelion

FlisKits - Triskelion (SP010)

Contributed by Joe Policy

Construction Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Flight Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Diameter: 1.33 inches
Length: 13.90 inches
Manufacturer: FlisKits
Skill Level: 1
Style: Sport

FlisKits TriskelionBrief:
"T' Triskelion represents t' highest standard o' Thrall technology" says t' face card on this unique skill level 1 rocket. Ya scallywag! With its high quality instructions and laser cut fins, arrr, this rocket can easily be built in just a few hours.

Construction:
T' kit contains:

  • ogive nose cone
  • 8.5" BT-55 body tube
  • engine tube
  • laser cut fins
  • shock cord, matey, elastic
  • 16" parachute
  • screw eye
  • shroud line
  • tape disks
  • tooth picks
  • engine block
  • launch lug
  • centerin' rings, matey, arrr, fiber
  • centerin' ring, me bucko, arrr, paper
  • fin pattern sheet
  • instructions

T' instructions are very well illustrated and are written in a logical fashion. Avast! This kit includes a fin pattern sheet t' help you with t' correct alignment o' t' fins. You glue a CRP 50-55 centerin' rin' t' t' center o' t' template which you will use t' hold t' body tube in place while you glue on t' fins.

T' laser cut fins were high quality balsa and easy t' work with. Avast! You first attach t' fin tips t' t' main fins at a 90 degree angle. Aye aye! Avast, me proud beauty! You can use t' fin template t' ensure your tips are square. Then, ya bilge rat, me bucko, you apply glue t' t' root edge o' t' main fin and then line it up on t' fin template and let it dry. Well, blow me down! You just can't go wrong usin' this system.

FlisKits Triskelion Toothpicks are added t' t' fin tips for guns. Aye aye! After all, me hearties, t' Thralls need t' protect themselves! Shock cord is standard 3 fold mount and t' 16" parachute must be assembled.

Finishing:
No decals are included in t' this kit, but t' face card does show a rather unique paint design far beyond me maskin' capabilities. Avast! I applied two coats o' Krylon primer with a light 320 grit sandin' in between. Begad! I used three different colors o' automotive paint, me bucko, blue metal flake for t' body tube, red metal flake for t' fins and black metal flake for t' fin tips. Well, blow me down! T' automotive paint covers in one pass and dries very hard. Well, blow me down! I opted nay t' clear coat since that sometimes takes away from t' metal flakes.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
First flight was on a somewhat blustery day with winds at about 10 mph. I used a B6-4 as me motor selection. Ahoy! T' rocket screamed off t' pad for a nice, me bucko, stable, and straight flight. Ejection happened close t' apogee and I recovered t' rocket with no damage. Second and last flight was on a C6-5. Arrr! Man, that be a fast launch! T' rocket went all but out o' sight because o' t' low hangin' clouds but was again recovered unscathed.

Recovery:
T' parachute deployed perfectly on both flights. Ahoy! Ahoy! However, t' 16" parachute allowed a lot o' drift and I had quite a walk t' recover it, arrr, especially after t' C6-5 flight. Arrr! I would recommend a smaller chute for windy days unless o' course you need t' exercise!

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
This is one o' those rockets that is nay only fun t' build, matey, it is fun t' look at. Who says t' level 1 rockets have t' be your typical 3FNC? Apparently nay FlisKits! Easy t' build and a joy t' launch, me hearties, this rocket should be t' staple in anyone's fleet.

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5

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    Brief: The pride of the thrall fleet, Triskelion. The Triskelion is a unique skill level 1 rocket. With its high quality instructions and laser cut fins, this rocket can easily built in 2-3 hours. Construction: As far as the actual components are concerned, the kit includes: 1 Ogive nose cone 1 8.5" BT-55 body tube 1 Engine tube 6 Laser cut fins, 3 main fins ...

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