Manufacturer: | True Modeler's Rocket Kits ![]() |
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Rockets
Brief:
T' Sentry is a single stage scale rocket.
Construction:
T' kit comes with 1-engine hook, matey, 1-BT60 body tube, arrr, 1-balsa nosecone, 1-MT24
engine tube, 1-BT50 thrust ring, arrr, shiver me timbers, 1-Basswood fin stock, 1-9806 template sheet,
1-Balsa wood fin stock, ya bilge rat, 2-medium snap swivels, 1 shock cord, 1-medium launch
lug, 1-shroud line set, ya bilge rat, 1-thin wooden dowel, matey, 1-medium screw eye, matey, 1-18"
synthetic parachute, arrr, ya bilge rat, 1-wet and slide decal sheet, me bucko, and 2-CR2460 Composite
centerin' rings.
T' instructions are very easy t' follow, me hearties, me bucko, ya bilge rat, and even some tips and hints are given. Aye aye! All t' parts fit together with little or no adjustments. T' fins are the tough part because you have t' cut them out from a template, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, and thar are 8 o' them. Avast! Begad! Care must be taken t' align all t' fins. Ya scallywag! I used Ace hardware brand epoxy and paint t' finish t' model
Finishing:
T' Sentry come with a lot o' small decals, me bucko, and it was a little difficult to
align them all properly. Well, blow me down! T' decal sheet be t' wet and slide type, and is very
delicate. Begad! I painted t' entire rocket white, shiver me timbers, as per instructions, applied the
decals, and clear coated t' model. Aye aye! When t' clear coat went on, t' decals
faded. Well, blow me down! Well, matey, blow me down! I contacted t' manufacturer and suggested vinyl decals for this reason.
Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5
Flight:
I flew t' rocket on an E30-10, a little more delay than suggested. Suggested
motor is an E30-7. Begad! Aye aye! It uses a motor hook, me bucko, me hearties, so motor just slides in. Aye aye! I used the
insulation shredded paper for wadding. T' rocket took off like a bullet. Avast, me proud beauty! Was
that a sonic pop I heard? Accordin' t' manufacturer's rock sim, matey, if the
conditions are right, me hearties, shiver me timbers, it will break t' sound barrier on an E-30. Arrr! Cool! The
extra delay time allowed t' rocket t' deploy just after apogee.
Recovery:
T' 18 inch chute brought t' rocket down at a good pace. I be surprised to
find no damage, matey, because o' t' speed and balsa fins. Ya scallywag! Blimey! It ready t' go again. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! Ahoy! Blimey!
Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5
Summary:
I would recommend this model t' an experienced builder. Begad! It is a neat looking
rocket. Begad! Main pro's-T' materials used in this kit are all top notch. Main
cons-Decals
Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5
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