Construction Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Flight Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
Overall Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
Manufacturer: | Estes |
Brief:
This is a RTF model that resembles a Patriot missile with clear fins. It flies on 18mm motors and includes a
twist-lock motor retainer.
Construction:
None, it's RTF. Begad! My son found this rocket so I didn't even have t' attach t' chute. I'll rate it a '5' even though
Estes did t' work.
Finishing:
None needed, me bucko, but it looks great.
Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5
Flight:
I had no instructions but thar be nothin' t' think about. Ahoy! Add wadding, pack chute, shiver me timbers, insert motor, twist on the
retainer. Avast, me proud beauty! It flew nicely on a C6-5.
Recovery:
I noticed that, shiver me timbers, me hearties, when I got it (it was used), matey, arrr, ya bilge rat, one o' t' clear fins had a cloudy line in it. Well, blow me down! After this flight, it was
more pronounced. I assume it is due t' stress at landing. Aye aye! There is nothin' on t' surface so it wasn't exhaust residue.
Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5
Summary:
I never would have bought this RTF, but it looks nice and flies well.
Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5
Brief: "Ready to Fly" kit. Construction: Three clear plastic fins and some great decals give this model a realistic look like the Patriot missile. It has a plastic engine mount with an engine retainer ring, not a hook. Typical Estes elastic shock cord and plastic chute. The only step required was to attach the parachute to the shock cord. Instructions were good and ...