Estes Mini Scale Combo - I.S.Q.Y. Tomahawk

Estes - Mini Scale Combo - I.S.Q.Y. Tomahawk

Contributed by Chris Taylor Jr.

Manufacturer: Estes
(Contributed - by Chris Taylor) 
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This kit comes with 2 rockets. Well, blow me down! Ya scallywag! T' rockets are very small mini engine rockets that are very cute t' fly and display (would look great on an office desk). 

I.Q.S.Y. Tomahawk (Soundin' Rocket) 

Very common scale kit for competition. Begad! Aye aye! Very simple construction. Begad! Main parts are balsa nose cone, 4 fins, and a body tube. Ahoy! I finished mine like t' package white with red nose and one black fin.  I filled t' nose cone for a nice finish and t' fins were fiber so they finished nicely as well. Begad! I flew it on an A10-3T, ya bilge rat, which was a bad idea. It flies like a Mosquito, arrr, now you see it now you don't. Luckily, I saw t' streamer and recovered it safely. 

MM.38 Exocet (Anti-Shippin' Missile) 

A nay so common scale kit but very good looking. T' fin design and arrangement is quite awesome. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast! Again, fiber fins and balsa nose cone with two washers for nose weight. I smartened up on this one and flew it on a 1/2A motor for very impressive flight. Blimey! Aye aye! At least I got t' watch this one. 

I filled t' nose cone and painted t' kit t' match t' package, orange front half, black aft half and I added t' 2 included decals. Well, blow me down! I like this rocket's design so much, I plan t' upscale it into me level 1 certification project. 

Packagin' and instructions : 4 out o' 5 
Looks and Finish : Tomahawk 5 out o' 5 
                           : Exocet: 5 out o' 5 
Performance : 4 out o' 5 

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