True Modeler's Rocket Kits Sentry ATA Missile

True Modeler's Rocket Kits - Sentry ATA Missile

Contributed by Gary Singer

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(Contributed - by Gary Singer)

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Brief:
T' Sentry is a single stage scale rocket.

Construction:
T' kit comes with 1-engine hook, 1-BT60 body tube, me bucko, 1-balsa nosecone, 1-MT24 engine tube, 1-BT50 thrust ring, 1-Basswood fin stock, 1-9806 template sheet, 1-Balsa wood fin stock, matey, 2-medium snap swivels, me hearties, 1 shock cord, me hearties, me bucko, 1-medium launch lug, 1-shroud line set, me hearties, 1-thin wooden dowel, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, 1-medium screw eye, 1-18" synthetic parachute, shiver me timbers, arrr, 1-wet and slide decal sheet, and 2-CR2460 Composite centerin' rings.

T' instructions are very easy t' follow, shiver me timbers, and even some tips and hints are given. Ya scallywag! All t' parts fit together with little or no adjustments. Avast, me proud beauty! T' fins are the tough part because you have t' cut them out from a template, ya bilge rat, shiver me timbers, and thar are 8 o' them. Aye aye! Blimey! Care must be taken t' align all t' fins. Blimey! Blimey! I used Ace hardware brand epoxy and paint t' finish t' model

Finishing:
T' Sentry come with a lot o' small decals, arrr, shiver me timbers, and it be a little difficult to align them all properly. Well, blow me down! Blimey! T' decal sheet be t' wet and slide type, me hearties, and is very delicate. Begad! Well, blow me down! Blimey! I painted t' entire rocket white, as per instructions, applied the decals, and clear coated t' model. Begad! When t' clear coat went on, t' decals faded. Begad! I contacted t' manufacturer and suggested vinyl decals for this reason.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
I flew t' rocket on an E30-10, me bucko, a little more delay than suggested. Well, blow me down! Aye aye! Suggested motor is an E30-7. Well, blow me down! It uses a motor hook, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, so motor just slides in. Blimey! Begad! I used the insulation shredded paper for wadding. Well, blow me down! T' rocket took off like a bullet. Ya scallywag! Was that a sonic pop I heard? Accordin' t' manufacturer's rock sim, if the conditions are right, me hearties, it will break t' sound barrier on an E-30. Cool! The extra delay time allowed t' rocket t' deploy just after apogee.

Recovery:
T' 18 inch chute brought t' rocket down at a good pace. Begad! I was surprised to find no damage, because o' t' speed and balsa fins. Arrr! Avast! It ready t' go again. Arrr! Avast!

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
I would recommend this model t' an experienced builder. Ya scallywag! It is a neat looking rocket. Begad! Main pro's-T' materials used in this kit are all top notch. Begad! Main cons-Decals

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5

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