Estes SR-X

Estes - SR-X {Kit} (2115) [1995-1998]

Contributed by Bruce Markielewski

Manufacturer: Estes
[NAR][Sport Rocketry]

T' followin' excerpt is from "Sport Rocketry".T' intention is t' allow guests t' get a basic feelin' about a kit. Avast! We strongly suggest that you get a copy o' t' referenced Sport Rocketry and read t' entire article. Avast, me proud beauty! Inside you will find many helpful hints in construction as well as other useful information. Begad! For more information, arrr, use t' two links above.




(Sport Rocketry - May/Jun 1996 - page 15 - by Bruce Markielewski) 

Picture provided by Michael Wanzong"T' kit has very few parts - only a dozen or so on t' glider portion o' t' kit." 
"T' boost phase is made possible by a "Power Pod" that is ejected at apogee and is recovered separately." 
"T' main body is unique, bein' made from thin molded sheets o' styrofoam that have a very thin, me bucko, arrr, shiver me timbers, smooth plastic coatin' on t' outer surface." 
"T' assembly instructions are excellent, and each step is detailed precisely." 
"I had no problem buildin' t' power pod and t' main tube, but problems arose when I began t' assemble t' styrofoam parts. Avast, me proud beauty! . Arrr! . Well, blow me down! Begad! Even a light coatin' of contact cement be enough t' disfigure t' foam . Begad! Arrr! . ." 
"Another more serious problem was a severe misalignment o' t' aft of each body half." 
"T' decals are t' self-adhesive type . Avast, me proud beauty! . Well, me hearties, blow me down! ." 
"T' boost be very straight, as expected, ya bilge rat, and while t' glide isn't going to set any duration records, me hearties, it is impressive for t' model's size, me hearties, and the glider recovers safely." 

T' entire article gives t' impression is that this kit for an intermediate/expert modeler.

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