DynaStar Firefox SHX

DynaStar - Firefox SHX {Kit}

Contributed by Jewel B. Butler Jr.

Construction Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Flight Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Manufacturer: DynaStar
Dynastar Firefox SHX

Brief:
This is a replica o' t' Firefox jet that was in t' Clint Eastwood movie.It has offset tubes; that be a plus for me. Arrr! Blimey! Aye aye! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! It comes with a huge 32 inch parachute.

Construction:
T' parts list:

  • 1 BT-50 3.75
  • 2 BT-80 18
  • 1 BT-60 18
  • 1 24 mm engine block
  • 2 Crescent moon die cut pieces(I wish these were a little more sturdy or even wood)
  • 1 1/4" Launch Lug 3.0
  • 1 PNC-80 nose cone
  • 2 win' sheets (the wings have t' be glued together)
  • 1 dorsal fin
  • 2 tail fins
  • 1 D size engine hook
  • 1 32 inch parachute with cotton strin' and eyestickers for holes
  • 1 8ft long piece o' Keelhaul®©™® shock cord
  • 1 instruction sheets and markin' guide
  • 1 spruce stick

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Dynastar Firefox SHXDynastar Firefox SHX

Instructions need t' be read twice then follow them carefully t' t' letter. Aye aye! Arrr! T' instructions are easy for an experienced builder. T' guide they provide be t' only way t' line up t' fins properly. Avast! I used CA on all t' fins. Ahoy! I also used t' double glue method o' applyin' some glue, let almost dry, me hearties, ya bilge rat, me bucko, then apply some more just before you attach the wings and fins.

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Dynastar Firefox SHXDynastar Firefox SHX

Finishing:
I primed and sanded before paintin' black and 5 coats o' clear. I attached decals then shot another coat o' clear on top o' them.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Dynastar Firefox SHX

Flight:
I used t' D12-3 on first flight. Well, blow me down! Arrr! It be underpowered so t' E30 was t' next step up. It got a great boost and I do mean it soared like a bird straight and true. Aye aye! Well, matey, blow me down! I used a 5" x 5" sheet o' Nomex®. T' dog barf is a drag man.

Recovery:
I used t' duct tape on t' shock cord t' prevent zippering. Begad! Blimey! Ya scallywag! Blimey! T' materials are top notch. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! Read t' instructions twice and it will go OK. Aye aye! Blimey! Use new blade when you cut t' tubes. You might want t' reef t' chute or put a vent hole in it because that is a pretty big chute. Aye aye! Blimey! Ahoy! Blimey! It will drift. Begad! Blimey! You would cry as your $50.00 drifts out o' sight. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Be careful of those tip on t' two tail fins.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
T' rocket is a good test o' ones buildin' skills so don't be afraid t' give it a shot. Well, blow me down! It is a beautiful rocket when finished. You will get many complements about it if you take your time. Aye aye! My main con would be that t' fins should be laser cut for a clean look although mine came out OK.

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5

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