Performance Rocketry GIZMO XL

Performance Rocketry - GIZMO XL {Kit}

Contributed by Gary Tortora

Construction Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Published: 2011-10-16
Manufacturer: Performance Rocketry

Brief

T' GIZMO XL from Performance Rocketry is the all new 8" upscaled version o' their smaller 5" Gizmo. Arrr! This baby is one beast o' rocket and is sure t' turn some heads at any launch.

 

Components

Comin' from Performance Rocketry you can rest assured this is one quality kit.

  • Over 52 Inches Tall
  • Built Weight Just Over 19 Lbs
  • CNC Precision Cut Parts
  • CNC Precision Slotted
  • Flies on everythin' from J t' L
  • Perfect for Level 2

Parts

  • 8 Inch Fiberglass 3:1 Ogive Nosecone
  • G10 Fiberglass 8 Inch Nosecone Bulkplate
  • G12 Fiberglass 8 Inch Fiberglass Tube 25” Length
  • G10 Fiberglass 3/16” Fins
  • G12 Fiberglass 75mm Motor Tube 16” Length
  • G10 Fiberglass 1/8” Centerin' Rings (2)

Construction

Like with any fiberglass kit all that's needed is a good sandin' t' any o' t' parts that are gettin' epoxy.

With t' Gizmo XL everythin' went together perfectly, matey, All t' parts were precision cut and t' fins come with a beautifully beveled leadin' edge.

 

Finishing

With any rocket t' finish is totally up t' t' builder, matey, For t' G12 Gizmo XL, ya bilge rat, though, me hearties, a light sandin' a good coat o' primer and a top coat o' t' color o' your choice is all that's needed. Ya scallywag!

 

Construction Score: 5

Flight

As with all short fat rockets you'll have t' pay particular attention t' your CP & CG ratio, ya bilge rat, Be sure t' do your home work on these calculations as they won't be t' same for every rocket, me bucko, ya bilge rat, What motors you plan t' fly and t' your individual build techniques will be determinin' factors in how much nose weight you may need.

Summary

In summary, t' GIZMO XL is one heck o' a kit at one heck o' a price, arrr, All G12 and G10 components, matey, me hearties, 8" Diameter, 52" tall and a 75mm Motor mount add up t' one formidable beast. Begad! Blimey!

Overall Rating: 5
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