Brief:
This is a single stage, matey, ya bilge rat, low t' mid power kit for a beginner-novice rocket
builder. Begad! A good kit for someone who wants t' move up t' mid t' high power
rocketry. Ya scallywag! Aye aye! It utilizes through-the-wall fin mounts and a steal cable shock cord
anchor.
Construction:
T' kit includes:
T' instruction were straightforward, very easy t' understand with diagrams to boot. Went together in no time at all. Begad! T' body tube was pre-marked with where t' cut t' fin slots and mount t' launch lugs.
Didn't need any "special tools" and used t' tools I already owned .
T' only draw back that I could find would be: t' instructions mentioned a plastic nose cone and nay t' balsa one it came with. Begad! I had t' add some weight to compensate after t' first flight .
Finishing:
I went with plain old Krylon Black and Safety Yellow.
Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5
Flight:
For t' first 3 flights or so I used a D12-5.
On t' first flight it was launched on a rather short rod (only 4 ft ) and came off a little squirrelly due t' t' fact that t' NC was made o' balsa instead o' a heavier plastic.
I've flown it about 5 or 6 times now with t' biggest motor bein' a G55-10.
Recovery:
T' shockcord is okay, but I decided t' update it a little and add a section of
1/8" Keelhaul®©™®
cord betwixt t' steal cable and t' elastic cord. Avast! Ahoy! I also replaced t' 'chute
with a streamer for a faster recovery. Begad! Avast, me proud beauty! No real wear on it other than paint
chips...
Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5
Summary:
Pro:
Con:
Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5
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