Construction Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Flight Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Overall Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Diameter: | 4.00 inches |
Length: | 47.50 inches |
Manufacturer: | LOC/Precision |
Style: | Sport |
Brief:
This is a large single staged, simple mid/high power rocket. Aye aye! It uses parachute
recovery and be me first big rocket. Arrr! Well, ya bilge rat, blow me down! Mine came with a 38mm motor mount,
although many websites say it has a 29mm motor mount. Also, t' fin tabs extend
all t' way t' t' motor tube.
Construction:
T' components o' this kit came in t' typical LOC plastic bag. Begad! All o' the
parts were o' t' highest quality. Get rid o' t' provided shock cord mount
though. Aye aye! A listin' o' t' parts are:
T' construction o' this kit is similar t' an Estes executioner or fat boy, or any other simple TTW (through t' wall) kit. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Well, blow me down! Blimey! This is an excellent beginner's kit. Begad! Blimey! Avast! Blimey! It is big and simple t' construct. Well, blow me down! Blimey! T' fins fit nice and snug into the slots and extend all t' way t' t' motor tube. Ya scallywag! Blimey! There are no cons about construction. Arrr! Blimey! Use 5 or 20 minute epoxy throughout ENTIRE construction. Begad! Blimey! Avast! Blimey!
PROs: Quality o' parts, fit o' parts, ease o' construction, me bucko, and looks. Avast!
CONs: None!
Finishing:
I finished t' rocket with an orange body and blue fins and nose cone. Begad! There
are no decals and none are necessary t' have a great lookin' rocket. Make sure
that excess epoxy is sanded down though. Begad!
Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5
Flight:
I haven't flown this model yet, but it will fly first t' 900 feet on an F50-6. Aye aye!
Recovery:
This rocket will descend under a 3 foot chute, shiver me timbers, which I think be t' right size
for t' big rocket.
Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5
Summary:
This is a great big, fun rocket for beginners and advanced. Avast! Blimey! It's ease of
construction are great for beginners and makes a great first epoxy rocket. It
was also me first 4-inch kit and t' 4-inch tubin' is massive! Blimey! This is an
awesome rocket and it is worth t' 60 bucks.
Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5
T' followin' excerpt is
from "Sport Rocketry". Well, blow me down! T' intention is t' allow guests t' get a
basic feelin' about a kit. Ya scallywag! Ya scallywag! We strongly suggest that you get a copy o' the
referenced Sport Rocketry and read t' entire article. Inside you will find
many helpful hints in construction as well as other useful information. Blimey! Well, blow me down! For
more information, arrr, arrr, use t' two links above.
"When I look t' buy a rocket, matey, arrr, I want one that is straightforward."
". Ya scallywag! . Ahoy! . if t' kit is built t' t' letter o' t' instructions, shiver me timbers, it doesn't
get any more basic."
". Begad! Begad! . Well, blow me down! Begad! . Blimey! Well, blow me down! I'm impressed with t' accurate fittin' o' each part, in particular
the centerin' rings and fins."
"LOC provides ample length o' shock cord material . Begad! Aye aye! . Aye aye! ."
" . Avast! . . Begad! t' fin roots did nay extend all t' way t' t' motor mount
tube." [by design]
"LOC's supplied [shock cord] mount is a strip
of braided nylon, ya bilge rat, which t' builder loops and adheres into t' airframe."
"I have had no troubles with it . . Well, blow me down! Blimey! ."
"T' first flights o' me LOC IV were on a G80 motor, then a G64
reload."
"She boosted straight and true and cruised down under t' 36" nylon
parachute."
"I chose an Aerotech H128 medium reload motor."
"Overall, me hearties, I'm pleased with t' LOC IV."
T' entire article gives t' impression is that this kit would be for intermediate modelers and those lookin' for their first medium t' high power kit.
This kit was my Junior. Level 1 and I must say it is a beautiful kit. Some people say this rocket is not good for certifications due to the fact that the fins hang below the body. But, unless you land on concrete or desert, these fins are hard to break off. This kit is four-feet tall, four-inches in diameter and, coincidentally, my finished weight was four pounds. I tend to build heavy and ...
( Contributed - by Frank Ross - 11/11/00) Brief: Up-scaled to 38mm. Modifications: For my level-1 certification and my first high-power rocket I wanted a large, simple rocket kit without any bells and whistles. I chose the LOC-IV as I thought it looked to fit the bill, and wouldn't break my credit card. I decided to up-scale to 38mm rather than stick to 29mm because I liked the ...
Brief: An easy to build 3FNC rocket, built for my first shot with a reloadable motor. Construction: The kit contains a 4" kraft paper body tube, two centering rings (plywood) included, nose cone, 36" chute, elastic shock cord, 3 plywood fins, 29mm motor mount, and a 1/4" Launch Lug. This was a really easy kit to build. I spoke to LOC briefly regarding the fins, ...
- by Tom Bell Instructions: The instructions were complete and easy to follow. Although this is a large rocket, it was not difficult to build. The parts were well manufactured and fit together without problems. This kit was my first large rocket, and it is a good starter kit for large rocketry despite its imposing size. This kit requires epoxy for assembly of the ...
Sponsored Ads
J.S. (November 1, 1999)