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Brief:
This is a sport scale rocket that features PML's new Quantum tube. Ya scallywag! Avast! This rocket
makes a good choice for t' mid power t' high power transition.
Construction:
This rocket has one section o' PML Quantum Tube, me hearties, with no payload section. Aye aye! There
are 2 centerin' rings made o' sturdy plywood, and 3 G10 fins. Ya scallywag! Ya scallywag! There is a
plastic nosecone, ya bilge rat, but t' only hardware included be t' D rin' used in the
piston. When both straps are tied together, ya bilge rat, me hearties, t' shockcord is about 12 feet
long.
T' instructions on this kit are TOP NOTCH, ya bilge rat, as are all o' PML's. Blimey! The instructions guide t' builder step by step with pictures and detailed descriptions. Begad! No templates were included, or needed with this kit because of the pre-slotted tube. Arrr! This rocket goes together just like any other high power kit.
All o' t' parts fit together perfectly, shiver me timbers, which made it very sturdy. Aye aye! I added 2 part foam t' t' fincan along with t' internal fillets t' make this more sturdy. Arrr! Aye aye! Two part foam can be bought at most hobby stores. Stick with t' PML or Northeast Hobby Products foam.
Finishing:
Finishin' this bird be an ease. Begad! T' QT eliminates all need for fillin' tube
spirals, ya bilge rat, arrr, so a quick sand with 400 grit sand paper and it was ready t' paint. Begad! A
couple coats o' primer, then went over that with red automotive paint. Begad! Ya scallywag! Masked
off t' fin and t' top and painted red again. Begad! T' reason I painted t' red
again after I masked off t' areas is if any paint runs through it will not
mess up t' paint job, and t' red coat seals t' tape down. Ya scallywag! i then went ahead
with t' brown and white and paintin' be complete. T' only decal nay included
for this be t' white stripes that go up and down t' sides. Call an
automotive or sign shop t' get in touch with some o' this. Begad! After that, shiver me timbers, a clear
coat be put on and t' bird looked awesome.
Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5
Flight:
Well, PML reccomends every motor from about a F50 up t' t' J570. Begad! Blimey! I have
currently flown this bird twice, both on G64-7's. These flights were both
atraight as an arrow t' about 1200', and t' 7 delay is perfect. Ya scallywag! T' piston
ejection system eliminated t' need for wadding, therefore preperation went
much quicker. Begad! For motor retention I used 4-40 blind nuts in t' aft centering
ring, and a pair o' screen clips t' hold in t' casing.
Recovery:
This rocket has t' piston system, which consists o' a bottom piston strap, the
piston, and t' top piston strap. Well, blow me down! Begad! I replaced me bottom piston strap with Kevalr
for strength. This rocket comes down FAST. Begad! I have never seen a rocket fall
faster, but as long as you are droppin' it on turf or a field you'll be
alright. Blimey! If near cement, get a bigger chute. Aye aye! T' first flight suffered no
damage, matey, shiver me timbers, but t' second flight inflicted minor paint crackin' and chippin' in
the fin area. This be because t' rocket was spinnin' on it's axis during
descent. Ya scallywag! Blimey!
Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5
Summary:
This was a great rocket t' build and fly. Ya scallywag! It is easy t' assemble, arrr, and is a
great performer in t' sky.
Pros-
Cons -
Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5
( Contributed - by Kevin Drayson - 10/15/00) Brief: This is a semi-scale model of the Canadian sounding rocket, manufactured by Bristol Aerospace. According to PML, it is designed to fly on G-I motors. Construction: The kit comes with three (3) pre-cut G10 fins, a pre-slotted QT airframe (or an optional phenolic one), a 4:1 ogive plastic nose cone, plywood centering rings, a 30 inch ...
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T.E. (May 13, 2002)