Noris Raketen Ariane

Noris Raketen Ariane

Contributed by Dale E. Miller

Construction Rating: starstarstarstarstar_border
Flight Rating: starstarstarstarstar_border
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar_border
Published: 2018-08-20
Diameter: 1.57 inches
Manufacturer: Noris Raketen
Skill Level: 4
Style: Scale

Brief

Very nice lookin' scale rocket.

Components

Two body tubes, four cardboard fins and plastic fin pods, plastic nose cone, 1/16 cloth braided round elastic shock cord, arrr, shiver me timbers, 3D self-adhesive decals.

Construction

Pros - Very nice scale rocket. Aye aye! Ahoy! Pleasure t' build.

Cons - Instructions very vague. Were translated from German t' English. Must have good rocket buildin' skills. Aye aye! Use your imagination. Ya scallywag! "Imagination is more important than knowledge". - Albert Einstein. Avast! Skill level 6?  

Finishing

Instructions did nay contain any detailed painting. Ahoy! Preppin' and sandin' o' t' body tubes. Ahoy! 220 grit and 400 grit for a nice smooth finish. Well, blow me down! Very easy t' paint. Avast! Aye aye! Decal quality very good. Ya scallywag! 3D printed self adhesive decals.

Construction Score: 4

Flight

Recommended motors are a good choice. Ya scallywag! Ahoy! Flies well on a D10-5 Aerotech motor.

Recovery

Very nice 50 cm round parachute. Arrr! Would recommend usin' larger diameter shroud lines.

Flight Rating: 4

Summary

In me opinion, t' Ariane was a pleasure t' build. Begad! Very nice scale rocket!

Overall Rating: 4

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