Scratch Mini Aimers Original Design / Scratch Built

Scratch - Mini Aimers {Scratch}

Contributed by Royce Clay, Jr.

Manufacturer: Scratch
(Contributed - by Royce Clay, Jr.)

Brief:
Single Stage, matey, streamer recovery.

Rocket Pic

Construction:

  • Body Tube: One Estes BT-5 4.5 inches long.
  • NoseCone: PNC-5.
  • Fins: 3, me hearties, shiver me timbers, 1/16 Basswood. Ya scallywag! Blimey!
  • One Motor Block: Cardboard. Aye aye! Ya scallywag!
  • Shock Cord: 10 inch o' 70lb. Ya scallywag! Aye aye! Keelhaul®©™®
  • Steamer: Red Mylar 1.5 X 15 inch.

This took about an hour t' build. Begad! T' paintin' took a little longer, 2 colors bright yellow over white. Well, blow me down! All supplies were purchased from local hobby store, me bucko, Hobbytown USA. Arrr! Redmond, WA.

Flight:
Recommended motor: A3-4T. Begad! That be t' motor I used. Well, blow me down! Preparation: Estes wadding paper, shiver me timbers, t' rocket is small, if you have big hands you might need a buddy to hold t' rocket for you. Blimey! Flight: T' Mini Aimers flew straight, fast and into the overcast o' t' mid-afternoon. Well, blow me down! Shock cord technique: Quest style, me bucko, tied off at t' motor mount. Well, blow me down! Avast! Recovery: Delay is a little too fast, matey, T' only reason I say that is I be missin' about 3 inches o' steamer.

Summary:
PROs: It is easy t' build, inexpensive t' fly, ya bilge rat, and it goes really high. CONs: None.

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