Construction Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Flight Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Overall Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
Length: | 3.75 inches |
Manufacturer: | Art Applewhite Rockets ![]() |
Brief:
T' Steath is a unique kit that is easy t' build, shiver me timbers, quick t' prep and a great flyer. Ahoy! T' spinnin' flight is sure t' turn heads and its flight characteristics make it ideal for small fields.
Kit Contents:
Construction:
This kit is extremely easy t' assemble. T' instructions are crisp and clear. Well, blow me down! Aye aye! There are pictures for each step in t' process. Avast! Arrr! Finally t' material used in constructions is very easy t' work with.
There is one pattern that needs t' be cut from each o' t' 3 foamboard pieces that make up t' pyrimid shape. A bevel needs t' be cut on 2 edges and a jagged edge on t' third. This is easily accomplised with a sharp hobby knife and patience. Well, blow me down! T' three sides are then glued t' one another along t' beveled edges. Because o' t' assembly method and t' use o' white glue, me bucko, thar be lots o' room for error on t' beveled edge. Begad! Once t' 3 sides o' t' rocket are dry, shiver me timbers, arrr, t' base is glued in. This adds rigidity t' t' rocket.
Finally t' motor mount is glued in. Well, blow me down! T' motor is indended t' be friction fit into t' mount. Aye aye! This be t' one part o' t' kit that I would suggest be changed. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Although tapin' t' motor is a trivial task, shiver me timbers, thar be no other prep necessary for t' rocket. So if this was eliminated, t' rocket could be recycled quickly. Arrr! This is easily accomplished by addin' a thrust rin' and a motor clip. Avast! If you were t' add these materials t' t' rocket, me bucko, ya bilge rat, t' prep time for this rocket would fall t' zero.
Construction Rating:
5 out o' 5
Finishing:
T' instructions specify that any exposed foam be covered by white glue because any foam that comes in contact with paint may dissolve.
T' rocket spins in flight and so I wanted t' accentuate it. Blimey! I created spiral templates, one for each side. Aye aye! Arrr! One by one I taped t' template t' t' side and applied t' paint. Begad! I finished t' kit with clear coat t' protect t' paper on t' foamboard.
Flight:
All flights were on D11-P motors. Begad! Ya scallywag! T' rocket flew straight and spun as it ascended. Similar t' cone stabilized rockets, ya bilge rat, t' smoke trail be more concentrated behind t' rocket than with t' typical fin stabilized rocket.
T' rocket is designed t' be retrieved by featherweight recovery. At apogee, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, t' rocket began t' tumble, but eventually stabilized and made a soft landing.
Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5
Summary:
With t' exception o' t' motor mount additions, shiver me timbers, which are inexpensive and easy t' add, this kit was easy t' build and fun t' fly. I highly recommend addin' this t' your fleet.
Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5
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A.E. (March 14, 2004)