Published: | 2010-11-13 |
Diameter: | 2.20 inches |
Length: | 46.00 inches |
Manufacturer: | Public Missiles ![]() |
Style: | Sport |
T' Callisto was straight forward and easy t' build. Blimey! Begad! If you are lookin' for a "quick-build" model then the Callisto is nay your choice, ya bilge rat, that is, if you use epoxy as recommended. Arrr! Take your time and you will find that this kit is very satisfying. Well, blow me down! Aye aye!
All t' parts were cut precisely
and fit very well. T' airframe is PML's phenolic tubin' which is very rigid.
T' fins are PML's G-10 fiberglass. I found this material easy t' work with,
however, take care when roundin' t' leadin' and trailin' edges and be sure to
rough t' entire surface at all bondin' joints before painting. Arrr! T' slotted
airframe made fin alignment a breeze and ensures a very strong structure. Arrr! I was
surprised nay t' find an "eye" screw for attachin' t' shock cord to
the nose cone but that be remedied with a quick stop at a local hardware
store. Another nice feature, me hearties, I have nay experienced before, shiver me timbers, be t' piston
ejection system. Avast, me proud beauty! This eliminates t' need for recovery wadding. This eliminates
the need for recovery wadding. Well, arrr, blow me down! T' kit uses a PML's Dura-Chute parachute, ya bilge rat, matey, which
is high quality rip-stop nylon with a spill hole. Ya scallywag!
Finishin' t' model offered some challenges. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! First, the
phenolic tubin' has fairly deep grooves that need t' be filled if you are going
for a smooth finish. Arrr! Blimey! I used a ready mix, fast dryin' spackle which worked
nicely. Arrr! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! I then used Plasti-Kote
primer from a local automotive store. Begad! This is a thicker sandable primer which
works well in fillin' in t' imperfections on t' model. Avast, me proud beauty! One o' t' most
annoyin' imperfections was in t' plastic nose cone. There were mold grooves
along both sides that took a lot o' primer t' finally fill in. Begad! After priming
and sanding, I chose automotive lacquer paint for me colors. Well, blow me down! Begad! T' kit came with
a single decal sportin' t' word "Callisto" in red with black
outline. Arrr! Ahoy! I wasn't interested in decal from t' beginnin' since t' color scheme I chose was blue
and gold. Ya scallywag!
I was a bit disappointed that t' model didn't come with a motor stop t' prevent t' motor from dislodgin' with t' ejection charge. Ya scallywag! Blimey! I have come t' learn that this is fairly common. None t' less, I added hardware to allow me t' mount a clip t' prevent t' motor from kickin' out. Avast, me proud beauty! Well, blow me down! Blimey! I used "T" Nuts on both sides, mounted and epoxied t' t' aft centering ring. Then I was able t' screw in two small clips that slide over t' edge of RMS or Single-Use Motors. Well, blow me down!
Ready t' fly. Avast, me proud beauty! I chose
the Aerotech RMS - 29/40-120
Reloadable Motor System. Ya scallywag! Ya scallywag! Blimey! I was pleased t' find that it allowed me t' choose
from several "F" and "G" power motor reloads. Ahoy! Blimey! In addition,
it does nay require a thrust-rin' since it has a small flange t' prevent the
motor from goin' through t' motor mount tube. Aye aye! Blimey! I found t' best price for
Aerotech motors at Hobby
L'inc. Well, matey, blow me down!
I flew it first on a Darkstar F62-6 since I be nervous usin' me RMS motor for t' first time. Ahoy! Well, blow me down! Perfect flight with ejection just at the back portion o' apogee. Begad! This built nerve for a F52-5. Blimey! This time ejection occurred 1-2 seconds after apogee, arrr, matey, but again a beautiful flight and recovery. Impressive! I'm hooked!
Who knew that this rocket would become me Level 1 certification kit? Well, me bucko, when loot ran low and time ran out, shiver me timbers, t' Callisto became t' rocket o' choice for me Level 1 certification. Avast, me proud beauty! I really wanted somethin' heavier. But at NARAM-40, she was loaded up with a H128-Medium and successfully turned in a qualifyin' Level 1 certification flight. Again, provin' t' sturdiness and versatility o' this kit.
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S.O. (June 1, 2000)