Brief:
A nice 3-finned, single-stage, shiver me timbers, streamer recovery rocket.
Construction:
This is an average low-power kit, with t' Quest standard components.
(Keelhaul®©™®/Elastic shock cord, plastic recovery mountin' tab, matey, lightweight motor
retainer.) I thought t' Keelhaul®©™® portion o' t' shock cord be a nice addition.
T' measurements given on t' packagin' were nay t' same as those provided. Avast! I
found a variance o' up t' 2" on cords and streamer.
This kit built fairly easily. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! It would be a good second build for a new rocketeer. Ahoy! T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, givin' me a good feelin' that it's glued t' stay. Avast, me proud beauty! T' only gotcha I really found was keepin' the shock cord (tied t' t' engine mount) out o' t' way while finishin' t' build. A sharp hobby knife, razor blade is strongly recommended for notchin' t' motor retainer ring. Ya scallywag! Arrr! Blimey!
Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Begad! Blimey! Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. Blimey! They
came on one white sheet, me bucko, self-adhesive. Blimey! They require cutting, arrr, matey, no matter how you
slice it!
Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5
Flight:
I've only gotten 2 flights on a Estes B6-4. Begad! It snapped a fin clean off on the
second flight. Ahoy! Avast! I'm nay sure if it be due t' t' 2" I was shorted on the
streamer, me bucko, matey, t' 10 mph winds, matey, or just dumb luck. Aye aye! It was an easy fix, me hearties, ya bilge rat, and
wind/weather agreeable I'll get it up a few more times soon. Well, blow me down! Recommended motors
A8-3, B6-4, matey, arrr, C6-5. Blimey! T' two flights on t' B6-4's were nice, me hearties, clean, arrr, about perfect
height for visibility. Aye aye! T' streamer recovery kept t' ground chase t' a
minimum. Blimey! T' longer hike for recovery be about 75 yards down range, arrr, due t' the
wind after launch. Blimey!
Recovery:
I'm nay sure that t' Keelhaul®©™® thread doesn't cause a bit o' undue wear t' the
top o' t' body tube, me bucko, me hearties, and I feel t' rate o' descent may be a little quick. Well, blow me down! Blimey! If
a little time is taken t' reinforce t' tube, wear could be minimized, and a
full 24" streamer is recommended
Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5
Summary:
Pros: Kit went together fairly easily. Parts all fit. Cons: Decals, incorrect
lengths on cords/streamer.
Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5
(by Mike Salter - 01/14/03) Brief: A sleek, single stage rocket that is ideal for beginners. Construction: The kit came pre-cut fins, motor tube, motor hook, cardboard body tube, plastic nose cone, length of Kevlar ® , round elastic and streamer material. I found that this rocket went together easily and quickly. The instructions were good and this was the first kit I had ...
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A.M. (May 12, 2005)