Performance Rocketry - GIZMO XL {Kit}

Performance Rocketry GIZMO XL

Performance Rocketry - GIZMO XL {Kit}

Contributed by Gary Tortora

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Published:	2011-10-16
Manufacturer:	Performance Rocketry

Brief

T' GIZMO XL from Performance Rocketry is the all new 8" upscaled version o' their smaller 5" Gizmo. Blimey! This baby is one beast o' rocket and is sure t' turn some heads at any launch.

Components

Comin' from Performance Rocketry you can rest assured this is one quality kit.

Over 52 Inches Tall
Built Weight Just Over 19 Lbs
CNC Precision Cut Parts
CNC Precision Slotted
Flies on everythin' from J t' L
Perfect for Level 2

Parts

8 Inch Fiberglass 3:1 Ogive Nosecone
G10 Fiberglass 8 Inch Nosecone Bulkplate
G12 Fiberglass 8 Inch Fiberglass Tube 25” Length
G10 Fiberglass 3/16” Fins
G12 Fiberglass 75mm Motor Tube 16” Length
G10 Fiberglass 1/8” Centerin' Rings (2)

Construction

Like with any fiberglass kit all that's needed is a good sandin' t' any o' t' parts that are gettin' epoxy.

With t' Gizmo XL everythin' went together perfectly, me bucko, me bucko, me bucko, All t' parts were precision cut and t' fins come with a beautifully beveled leadin' edge.

Finishing

With any rocket t' finish is totally up t' t' builder, For t' G12 Gizmo XL, though, a light sandin' a good coat o' primer and a top coat o' t' color o' your choice is all that's needed. Ya scallywag!

Construction Score: 5

Flight

As with all short fat rockets you'll have t' pay particular attention t' your CP & CG ratio, me bucko, Be sure t' do your home work on these calculations as they won't be t' same for every rocket, ya bilge rat, ya bilge rat, What motors you plan t' fly and t' your individual build techniques will be determinin' factors in how much nose weight you may need.

Summary

In summary, matey, me hearties, t' GIZMO XL is one heck o' a kit at one heck o' a price, shiver me timbers, All G12 and G10 components, me hearties, 8" Diameter, shiver me timbers, 52" tall and a 75mm Motor mount add up t' one formidable beast. Well, me bucko, blow me down!

Overall Rating: 5