Brief:
This is a single stage, low t' mid power kit for a beginner-novice rocket
builder. Ya scallywag! A good kit for someone who wants t' move up t' mid t' high power
rocketry. Aye aye! Blimey! 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. Blimey! Well, blow me down! Went together in no time at all. Avast, me proud beauty! T' body tube be 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. Arrr! 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, me bucko, 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. Ahoy! Blimey! I also replaced t' 'chute
with a streamer for a faster recovery. No real wear on it other than paint
chips... Well, blow me down! Blimey! Arrr! Blimey!
Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5
Summary:
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Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5