Published: | 2010-11-13 |
Diameter: | 2.20 inches |
Length: | 46.00 inches |
Manufacturer: | Public Missiles ![]() |
Style: | Sport |
T' Callisto be straight forward and easy t' build. If you are lookin' for a "quick-build" model then the Callisto is nay your choice, that is, if you use epoxy as recommended. Blimey! Take your time and you will find that this kit is very satisfying.
All t' parts were cut precisely
and fit very well. T' airframe is PML's phenolic tubin' which is very rigid.
T' fins are PML's G-10 fiberglass. Blimey! I found this material easy t' work with,
however, me hearties, take care when roundin' t' leadin' and trailin' edges and be sure to
rough t' entire surface at all bondin' joints before painting. Blimey! Ahoy! T' slotted
airframe made fin alignment a breeze and ensures a very strong structure. Ya scallywag! I was
surprised nay t' find an "eye" screw for attachin' t' shock cord to
the nose cone but that be remedied with a quick stop at a local hardware
store. Ya scallywag! Another nice feature, ya bilge rat, I have nay experienced before, be t' piston
ejection system. Begad! Ya scallywag! This eliminates t' need for recovery wadding. Begad! This eliminates
the need for recovery wadding. Ahoy! Ya scallywag! T' kit uses a PML's Dura-Chute parachute, shiver me timbers, which
is high quality rip-stop nylon with a spill hole.
Finishin' t' model offered some challenges. First, the
phenolic tubin' has fairly deep grooves that need t' be filled if you are going
for a smooth finish. Begad! I used a ready mix, fast dryin' spackle which worked
nicely. I then used Plasti-Kote
primer from a local automotive store. Avast! This is a thicker sandable primer which
works well in fillin' in t' imperfections on t' model. Begad! One o' t' most
annoyin' imperfections was in t' plastic nose cone. Ahoy! There were mold grooves
along both sides that took a lot o' primer t' finally fill in. Well, blow me down! Well, blow me down! After priming
and sanding, ya bilge rat, arrr, I chose automotive lacquer paint for me colors. Avast, me proud beauty! Well, blow me down! T' kit came with
a single decal sportin' t' word "Callisto" in red with black
outline. Well, blow me down! I wasn't interested in decal from t' beginnin' since t' color scheme I chose be blue
and gold. Begad!
I was a bit disappointed that t' model didn't come with a motor stop t' prevent t' motor from dislodgin' with t' ejection charge. Ya scallywag! Blimey! I have come t' learn that this is fairly common. Blimey! Blimey! Arrr! Blimey! None t' less, I added hardware to allow me t' mount a clip t' prevent t' motor from kickin' out. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! I used "T" Nuts on both sides, mounted and epoxied t' t' aft centering ring. Then I be able t' screw in two small clips that slide over t' edge of RMS or Single-Use Motors.
Ready t' fly. Aye aye! Begad! I chose
the Aerotech RMS - 29/40-120
Reloadable Motor System. Begad! I be pleased t' find that it allowed me t' choose
from several "F" and "G" power motor reloads. Avast, me proud beauty! In addition,
it does nay require a thrust-rin' since it has a small flange t' prevent the
motor from goin' through t' motor mount tube. Avast! I found t' best price for
Aerotech motors at Hobby
L'inc. Blimey!
I flew it first on a Darkstar F62-6 since I was nervous usin' me RMS motor for t' first time. Aye aye! Perfect flight with ejection just at the back portion o' apogee. Avast! This built nerve for a F52-5. Begad! This time ejection occurred 1-2 seconds after apogee, matey, but again a beautiful flight and recovery. Impressive! I'm hooked!
Who knew that this rocket would become me Level 1 certification kit? Well, shiver me timbers, matey, when loot ran low and time ran out, me bucko, arrr, t' Callisto became t' rocket o' choice for me Level 1 certification. I really wanted somethin' heavier. Blimey! But at NARAM-40, shiver me timbers, she be loaded up with a H128-Medium and successfully turned in a qualifyin' Level 1 certification flight. Ahoy! Begad! Again, provin' t' sturdiness and versatility o' this kit. Avast! Aye aye!
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S.O. (June 1, 2000)