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

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

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

Finishing:
T' Sentry come with a lot o' small decals, matey, ya bilge rat, and it was a little difficult to align them all properly. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! T' decal sheet be t' wet and slide type, and is very delicate. Begad! I painted t' entire rocket white, shiver me timbers, as per instructions, applied the decals, matey, and clear coated t' model. Aye aye! Aye aye! Blimey! When t' clear coat went on, me bucko, t' decals faded. Begad! Blimey! 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, a little more delay than suggested. Ahoy! Blimey! Suggested motor is an E30-7. Arrr! Blimey! It uses a motor hook, me bucko, so motor just slides in. Well, blow me down! Blimey! I used the insulation shredded paper for wadding. Begad! Blimey! Avast! Blimey! T' rocket took off like a bullet. Arrr! Blimey! Was that a sonic pop I heard? Accordin' t' manufacturer's rock sim, shiver me timbers, if the conditions are right, arrr, it will break t' sound barrier on an E-30. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Cool! Blimey! 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. Avast, me proud beauty! Arrr! I was surprised to find no damage, because o' t' speed and balsa fins. Avast! It ready t' go again.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

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

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5