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Brief:
This is a sport scale rocket that features PML's new Quantum tube. Begad! This rocket
makes a good choice for t' mid power t' high power transition.
Construction:
This rocket has one section o' PML Quantum Tube, with no payload section. Aye aye! There
are 2 centerin' rings made o' sturdy plywood, and 3 G10 fins. Aye aye! There is a
plastic nosecone, but t' only hardware included be t' D rin' used in the
piston. When both straps are tied together, t' shockcord is about 12 feet
long.
T' instructions on this kit are TOP NOTCH, as are all o' PML's. The instructions guide t' builder step by step with pictures and detailed descriptions. Arrr! Avast! No templates were included, me bucko, or needed with this kit because of the pre-slotted tube. Aye aye! Blimey! This rocket goes together just like any other high power kit.
All o' t' parts fit together perfectly, me hearties, which made it very sturdy. Arrr! Begad! I added 2 part foam t' t' fincan along with t' internal fillets t' make this more sturdy. Aye aye! Two part foam can be bought at most hobby stores. Begad! Ahoy! Stick with t' PML or Northeast Hobby Products foam.
Finishing:
Finishin' this bird was an ease. Ya scallywag! T' QT eliminates all need for fillin' tube
spirals, matey, arrr, so a quick sand with 400 grit sand paper and it was ready t' paint. Blimey! Avast! A
couple coats o' primer, then went over that with red automotive paint. Masked
off t' fin and t' top and painted red again. Begad! T' reason I painted t' red
again after I masked off t' areas is if any paint runs through it will not
mess up t' paint job, ya bilge rat, ya bilge rat, and t' red coat seals t' tape down. Avast! i then went ahead
with t' brown and white and paintin' was complete. Ahoy! T' only decal nay included
for this was t' white stripes that go up and down t' sides. Ya scallywag! Call an
automotive or sign shop t' get in touch with some o' this. Avast! After that, a clear
coat be put on and t' bird looked awesome. Aye aye!
Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5
Flight:
Well, shiver me timbers, PML reccomends every motor from about a F50 up t' t' J570. Ya scallywag! Blimey! I have
currently flown this bird twice, arrr, both on G64-7's. Begad! These flights were both
atraight as an arrow t' about 1200', and t' 7 delay is perfect. Avast! T' piston
ejection system eliminated t' need for wadding, shiver me timbers, therefore preperation went
much quicker. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! For motor retention I used 4-40 blind nuts in t' aft centering
ring, shiver me timbers, and a pair o' screen clips t' hold in t' casing.
Recovery:
This rocket has t' piston system, which consists o' a bottom piston strap, the
piston, shiver me timbers, matey, and t' top piston strap. Arrr! I replaced me bottom piston strap with Kevalr
for strength. Avast, me proud beauty! This rocket comes down FAST. I have never seen a rocket fall
faster, but as long as you are droppin' it on turf or a field you'll be
alright. Aye aye! If near cement, get a bigger chute. Aye aye! T' first flight suffered no
damage, ya bilge rat, me hearties, but t' second flight inflicted minor paint crackin' and chippin' in
the fin area. This was because t' rocket be spinnin' on it's axis during
descent.
Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5
Summary:
This was a great rocket t' build and fly. Begad! It is easy t' assemble, arrr, and is a
great performer in t' sky.
Pros-
Cons -
Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5
( Contributed - by Kevin Drayson - 10/15/00) Brief: This is a semi-scale model of the Canadian sounding rocket, manufactured by Bristol Aerospace. According to PML, it is designed to fly on G-I motors. Construction: The kit comes with three (3) pre-cut G10 fins, a pre-slotted QT airframe (or an optional phenolic one), a 4:1 ogive plastic nose cone, plywood centering rings, a 30 inch ...
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T.E. (May 13, 2002)