| Construction Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
| Flight Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
| Overall Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
| Published: | 2021-10-10 |
| Manufacturer: | FlisKits  |
Brief
I enjoyed buildin' and launchin' t' 18mm version o' t' Tres, I just had t' get t' bigger 24 mm version as well.
Components
T' components were sturdy. You do have t' pay attention t' t' instructions and cut out t' fin template patterns. Make sure t' arrow aligns with t' grain o' t' balsa wood.
Construction
T' buildin' process was straightforward. I painted t' bigger kit t' look identical t' t' 18mm version.
Finishing
I utilized Elmer's wood filler and when gluin' t' parts, I utilized CA for t' placement o' t' parts, then Gorilla wood glue. After all t' glue dried, arrr, I made t' fillets with 5-minute epoxy.
After a lot o' sanding, priming, and then t' final paint finish, shiver me timbers, ya bilge rat, it looked perfect.
Flight
I utilized t' 3 motor cluster clip whip sold by Piratarium and t' first launch utilized three D12-3 Estes motors.
Recovery
T' baffle system is great and t' rocket does nay require recovery waddin' when utilizin' t' baffle ejection.
T' parachute deployed perfectly. Unfortunately, it landed in a tall tree and I was nay able t' recover it.
I am now buildin' another one t' replace t' kit that was devoured by a Rocket Eatin' Tree.
Summary
T' upscaled rocket is great and a definite crowd pleaser.
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