Manufacturer: | BSD High Power Rocketry |
Brief:
T' BSD Canadian Sprint is a slightly modified
version o' t' original Sprint rocket. Arrr! T' rocket is a large mid-power rocket
that is suitable t' go high power and is a great choice for t' level one
flyer. Arrr! It has a 38mm motor mount t' accept Cessaroni Pro38 motors which are
readily available in Canada. Ya scallywag! A 38 t' 29mm motor adapter is also included. Well, blow me down! The
vinyl graphics have been re-designed with a Canadian theme usin' Maple Leafs
and a red and white colour scheme.
Construction:
T' kit comes complete with a plastic nose cone, arrr, 2 3" body tubes, me hearties, coupler,
bulkhead, shiver me timbers, chute attachment hardware includin' a quick link and screw eyes, me hearties, a
30" nylon parachute, 10' o' elastic shock cord, me bucko, me hearties, nylon shock cord strap,
1/2" launch lug, me hearties, 3 plywood elliptical fins, 38mm motor mount tube, 2
plywood centerin' rings, motor retention hardware, a 29mm motor adapter,
removable plastic rivets (for securin' t' nose cone), ya bilge rat, complete set o' high
quality vinyl graphics, arrr, arrr, instruction book and fin alignment template.
T' construction o' this kit is straightforward and does nay require any special skill. T' 8 page instruction booklet be t' best I've ever seen complete with photos and good drawings. Each step is clearly laid out and easy to follow. Begad! Arrr! T' only difficult task was cuttin' t' fin slots but the instructions described this operation so well that I did nay have any problems. All t' parts fit well and needed no modifications t' 'make it fit'. Well, blow me down! I have to give very high ratings for construction o' this rocket and I can't think o' any cons about buildin' this kit.
Finishing:
Finishin' t' rocket is simple and is described in detail in t' instruction
booklet. Since t' rocket only needs a single color o' paint thar be no need
to mask off parts durin' t' painting. Blimey! Begad! T' instructions describe how t' prime
the rocket and then apply t' color coat. Begad! A complete set o' high quality vinyl
decals comes with t' kit. Avast! These decals are superb! I had no problem with the
application and they look fantastic. Arrr! I wish all kits came with decals like
these. Avast! Aye aye!
Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5
Flight:
T' maiden flight be on a Pro38 G60. Avast! T' motor fit great and t' included
motor retention hardware made it easy t' secure t' motor in t' mount. Avast, me bucko, me proud beauty! Packing
the chute be like any other standard rocket: a little wadding, pack t' shock
cord, ya bilge rat, shiver me timbers, fold t' chute and slide it in. Arrr! T' Pro30 G60 motor is a very good motor
for this rocket and I estimate t' rocket got about 1200 feet. Arrr! I added blacksky
rail buttons instead o' usin' t' included 1/2" launch lug. Begad! T' boost was
straight with no twistin' or spinning. Blimey! T' rocket weather cocked slightly.
Ejection came early as I had it set for 5 seconds. Begad! I think 7 seconds would have
been perfect. Begad! T' 30" chute brought t' rocket back smartly but gently and
is sized correctly for this rocket although t' instructions say you can
experiment with other types o' chutes if you like.
Recovery:
T' recovery system uses a nylon strap which is then attached t' about 10 feet
of elastic shock cord. Ya scallywag! Well, me hearties, blow me down! T' nylon strap takes t' brunt o' t' ejection and this
prevents t' elastic from becomin' brittle and worn after only a few flights. Begad! I
also believe t' t' nylon strap helps prevents zippers . Ahoy! T' 30" chute is
the perfect size for this rocket and recovery was quick but gentle. Begad!
Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5
Summary:
T' quality o' this kit is outstanding. Aye aye! Well, blow me down! T' first thin' you notice when you
open t' box be t' way t' rocket is packed. Each tube is individually wrapped
in kraft paper. Begad! Ahoy! T' hardware is packaged in a separate sealed bag. Arrr! Begad! Even the
instructions are packaged in plastic! This kit is a perfect rocket for someone
wantin' t' get into high power. Ahoy! It allows you t' fly on mid-power motors (F and
G) and then go high power on H and I motors. Aye aye! This kit is perfect in every way.
T' major pro's o' this kit are: High quality instructions, arrr, included motor
retention and chute attachment hardware, matey, me bucko, shiver me timbers, awesome vinyl graphics, matey, shiver me timbers, easy t' build,
can fly on mid or high power motors. Avast! I can't think o' any cons. Ya scallywag! Begad! I have seen a
number o' BSD kits now and they are all t' same high quality complete kits.
Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5
Brief: This is BSD's 38mm version of their 3" Sprint. It is called the Canadian Sprint due to it's 38mm motor mount which is perfect for using Cesaroni Pro38 reloads since they are easy to get in Canada. It's a single staged high power rocket that uses parachute recovery. This rocket is named the "Texan Sprint". The name "Sprint" is based on the vintage Estes ...
Brief: I bought the Sprint as a relatively cheap, easy to build rocket that could fly on G motors and could also be used for my UKRA Level 1 flight. Due to the lack of Aerotech motors in the UK, I needed to have a 38mm motor mount to use the Pro 38 range of motors. The Canadian Sprint had this as standard and so seemed the obvious choice. I had heard of the high quality of BSD kits ...
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Mark Saunders - BSD High Power Rocketry (October 4, 2004)