Art Applewhite Rockets Super Stealth

Art Applewhite Rockets - Super Stealth {Kit}

Contributed by Blake Eric DeMarcy

Construction Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Flight Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Manufacturer: Art Applewhite Rockets

aaw_stealthBrief:
This is a cool high-flyin' rocket for such a draggy design. It is made with slow spinnin' in mind and can be built for either 18mm or 24mm. Well, blow me down! I chose 18mm. Well, blow me down!

Construction:
You get two pieces o' cardstock and 3 sheets o' (very clear) instuctions. Construction goes t' same as t' qubit and scimitar. Begad! You just have t' cut jagged edges instead o' curves such as t' scimitar or straight edges like t' qubit.

Simple. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Very simple. You get no tubes with this kit, just cardstock. There are only three pieces t' be cut out: the main body (top), bottom and motor mount which you can choose 24mm or 18mm. T' motor mount is triangular nay round. Contruction is super simple and you will nay likely run into a single "gotcha" with this or t' scimitar. Just form t' top, arrr, form and glue in t' bottom and form and glue t' motor mount. Begad! Blimey! Begad! Blimey! All done.

Finishing:
I ordered me stealth on green cardstock so no finish be needed but is reccomended t' give it some clear coat but I passed.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
T' stealth flew once about 1 hour after constuction be finished. Avast! Avast, me proud beauty! T' stealth be preped with a C6-3. It blasted off the pad and with a slow spin t' about 300-400 feet.

Recovery:
After burn-out t' stealth smartly slowed and came down nose first, spinnin' along t' way. Arrr! Well, blow me down! It landed about 300 feet away. Arrr!

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
I like t' stealth. Even though it only flew one time I can rest assured that it will be a great performer like the rest o' art's rockets.

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5

Other Reviews
  • Art Applewhite Rockets Super Stealth By John Partridge (October 1, 2007)

    Brief: This is an Art Applewhite “saucer” kit. The kit is printed on quality card stock and although the Stealth title might imply that it is black like the military stealth aircraft, this refers to the design of the Super Stealth and is actually available in several colors. I chose a fluorescent yellow just so I could see it better. There is also a choice of 18mm or 24mm ...

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J.R.G. (October 9, 2007)
Excellent review, John! Thanks for doing it. Yep, Art is Mr. Customer Service. I have bought several kits from him, and the service is always exemplary. James.

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