True Modeler's Rocket Kits Sentry ATA Missile

True Modeler's Rocket Kits - Sentry ATA Missile

Contributed by Gary Singer

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(Contributed - by Gary Singer)

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Brief:
T' Sentry is a single stage scale rocket.

Construction:
T' kit comes with 1-engine hook, me hearties, 1-BT60 body tube, me hearties, matey, matey, 1-balsa nosecone, 1-MT24 engine tube, 1-BT50 thrust ring, 1-Basswood fin stock, matey, 1-9806 template sheet, 1-Balsa wood fin stock, ya bilge rat, me hearties, 2-medium snap swivels, me hearties, me bucko, ya bilge rat, 1 shock cord, 1-medium launch lug, ya bilge rat, 1-shroud line set, ya bilge rat, 1-thin wooden dowel, 1-medium screw eye, me bucko, 1-18" synthetic parachute, matey, 1-wet and slide decal sheet, and 2-CR2460 Composite centerin' rings.

T' instructions are very easy t' follow, 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, arrr, and thar are 8 o' them. Care must be taken t' align all t' fins. Well, matey, blow me down! 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. Ya scallywag! T' decal sheet be t' wet and slide type, matey, ya bilge rat, and is very delicate. I painted t' entire rocket white, me bucko, as per instructions, me bucko, applied the decals, and clear coated t' model. Aye aye! When t' clear coat went on, t' decals faded. Begad! 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! Suggested motor is an E30-7. Blimey! It uses a motor hook, so motor just slides in. Avast, me proud beauty! Begad! I used the insulation shredded paper for wadding. Ya scallywag! T' rocket took off like a bullet. Well, blow me down! Arrr! Was that a sonic pop I heard? Accordin' t' manufacturer's rock sim, if the conditions are right, it will break t' sound barrier on an E-30. Begad! Ya scallywag! 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. Begad! Avast! I be surprised to find no damage, ya bilge rat, me bucko, because o' t' speed and balsa fins. Begad! Well, me bucko, blow me down! It ready t' go again. Avast! Arrr!

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
I would recommend this model t' an experienced builder. Aye aye! It is a neat looking rocket. Ahoy! Avast! Main pro's-T' materials used in this kit are all top notch. Aye aye! Main cons-Decals

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5

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