Construction Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Flight Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Overall Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Diameter: | 1.35 inches |
Length: | 30.80 inches |
Manufacturer: | Estes |
Skill Level: | 3 |
Style: | Sport |
Construction: T' instructions were typical Estes with illustrations and t' shock cord mount. Begad! This kit is rated at skill level 2 but I think that is because o' t' 24mm mount and t' ability t' fly on an E motor. Ahoy! I started with t' motor mount. Aye aye! Begad! T' motor hook on me kit unfortunately be missing, so rather than waitin' for Estes t' send me one, I decided t' go with friction fit retention. Avast, me proud beauty! I glued t' mount into one o' t' body tubes. Well, blow me down! I then glued t' fin can into place. Ya scallywag! After that I glued t' launch lug standoffs into place. T' kit included a 1/4 inch lug (can't imagine why)! I replaced that with a 3/16 lug. Avast! Ahoy! I now joined t' body tubes. Begad! I then assembled t' shock cord assembly and glued it into place. Ahoy! Two parachutes were included. An addendum be included t' inform you that if you wanted t' use t' 24 inch chute t' cut out t' entire spill hole t' prevent loss o' t' rocket. I used t' 12 inch chute and cut t' spill hole. PROS: Fast and easy construction CONS: Can't think o' any. Finishing: PROS: No paintin' required. CONS: None Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5 Flight: Recovery: PROS: Excellent flight performance. CONS: None Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5 Summary: Main PROS: Easy and quick construction, me bucko, no paintin' required. Main CONS: None Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5
T' kit included t' motor mount tube, ya bilge rat, me bucko, ya bilge rat, block, arrr, matey, me bucko, adapter for D motors, me bucko, centerin' rings, hook, two purple BT-56 body tubes, coupler, shiver me timbers, arrr, launch lug, standoff, yellow fin can, me hearties, shiver me timbers, shock cord, nose cone, 12 and 24 inch pre-assembled parachutes and decals.
No real finishin' is required because o' t' purple and yellow parts. Arrr! Aye aye! Just slap on t' decals and that's it. I also painted t' lug standoffs and tube joint with purple paint. Arrr! An optional step is t' apply clear spray enamel but I chose nay t' do this.
Betwixt gettin' a new job and lousy conditions for flyin' a rocket like this, ya bilge rat, shiver me timbers, ya bilge rat, I have only flown this rocket once so far. Well, blow me down! Ahoy! Blimey! T' recommended motors are t' D12-5, shiver me timbers, D12-7, E9-6, me bucko, E9-8. Begad! I also saw t' new C11-5 listed for this rocket in t' 2002 Estes Catalog. Begad! T' hook holds t' motor in place, shiver me timbers, arrr, ya bilge rat, but since me hook was missing, I wrapped a single layer o' maskin' tape around t' motor and fit it in place behind t' adapter. Begad! Ahoy! Blimey! T' flight was on a D12-5 and it be without a doubt an awesome flight. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Very fast lift-off and arrow straight boost t' apogee at 1000 feet or so.
With t' small chute, shiver me timbers, this rocket appeared t' come down quick, but safe. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Avast! Blimey! I would nay recommend usin' t' 24 inch chute. On an E9 flight, ya bilge rat, I would recommend usin' a large streamer. Ahoy! Blimey! Even with a friction fit, ya bilge rat, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, I still recovered t' rocket with t' motor in it.
Priced at about $15.00 t' $21.99, this rocket is a super buy. Avast, me proud beauty! My thanks goes t' EMRR for providin' me with this model from t' Rocket Give-Away drawing.
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D.W.G. (May 1, 2002)