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