Art Applewhite Rockets Flying Saucer 24mm (7.25")

Art Applewhite Rockets - Flying Saucer 24mm (7.25") {Kit}

Contributed by Mike Salter

Manufacturer: Art Applewhite Rockets
Rating
(by Mike Salter)

Rocket PicBrief:
This is another o' Art's flyin' saucer collection, this one is 7.25" in diameter and will fly t' heights betwixt 150 t' 300 feet.

Construction:
All o' t' components were o' high quality, matey, t' tube be neatly cut and t' fin material be basswood for extra strength. Arrr! T' top and core sections are made of card stock and t' bottom is a plastic party plate.

Art's instructions are very clear and include good size diagrams t' stop you goin' wrong, shiver me timbers, in total t' instructions take up three pages and are in 25 steps. I won't take you through construction order so as nay t' repeat Dick's review above too much. Well, blow me down! T' most difficult stage in this kit is cuttin' t' inner circle out o' t' plastic plate, matey, a template is given t' guide you but as is suggested in t' instructions its best t' make several lighter passes round the plate. Avast, me proud beauty! I managed t' cut t' basswood fins slightly t' small (fool!) so t' fin section was a bit loose within t' core.

Finishing:
You can get many designs pre-printed on t' top core o' t' saucer but I bought a plain one and decided t' paint t' top cone and fin section silver then the core and plate black. Ya scallywag! Well, blow me down! I tested me paint on t' scrap bit o' plate cut out earlier t' check thar would be no bad affects.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

IgnitionFlight:
T' flights on this saucer are excellent, this model is great introduction flyin' saucers and a good way t' start breakin' away from standard rockets. It's very easy t' prep as you only need install t' motor/ignitor so you can lots o' flights o' it in a short time. T' model leaves t' pad quite quickly but once t' propellant is burnt it slows down smartly then turns over and come down top first.

Recovery:
T' model tumbles down but in a very controlled way stayin' 'nose' down all the way. As by fin section was loose with t' core it be knocked out on one landing, I also feel a little damage t' t' motor tube could be sustained if it landed on somethin' hard.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
This model is easy t' construct and provides great flights, its available in lots o' good designs but if you don't like any o' them you can still buy a plain one. Ahoy! Cons - Well none!

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5

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  • Art Applewhite Rockets Flying Saucer 24mm (7.25") By Dick Stafford

    This is the 7.25" version of Art's saucer line. Like the larger 9" version, this saucer flies on C11-0 and D12-0 motors. The saucer's card stock shell is pre-printed in an USAF motif. Art now offers several designs, various colors, and blank versions of his 6", 7.25", and 9" saucers. The components are the same as the 9" version (but smaller, of course): Preprinted card stock comprises ...

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