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 bucko, 1-BT60 body tube, shiver me timbers, 1-balsa nosecone, shiver me timbers, 1-MT24 engine tube, matey, me hearties, 1-BT50 thrust ring, me hearties, me bucko, 1-Basswood fin stock, 1-9806 template sheet, 1-Balsa wood fin stock, 2-medium snap swivels, 1 shock cord, arrr, shiver me timbers, 1-medium launch lug, shiver me timbers, 1-shroud line set, ya bilge rat, 1-thin wooden dowel, ya bilge rat, 1-medium screw eye, shiver me timbers, 1-18" synthetic parachute, 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. Begad! Begad! All t' parts fit together with little or no adjustments. Begad! T' fins are the tough part because you have t' cut them out from a template, me hearties, and thar are 8 o' them. Avast! Care must be taken t' align all t' fins. Well, blow me down! Well, ya bilge rat, 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, me hearties, arrr, and it was a little difficult to align them all properly. Arrr! T' decal sheet be t' wet and slide type, and is very delicate. Ya scallywag! Aye aye! I painted t' entire rocket white, ya bilge rat, as per instructions, arrr, applied the decals, me bucko, and clear coated t' model. When t' clear coat went on, t' decals faded. Begad! Avast! 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, shiver me timbers, a little more delay than suggested. Well, blow me down! Aye aye! Suggested motor is an E30-7. Arrr! Aye aye! It uses a motor hook, so motor just slides in. Ya scallywag! I used the insulation shredded paper for wadding. Well, blow me down! Arrr! T' rocket took off like a bullet. Avast, me proud beauty! Ya scallywag! Was that a sonic pop I heard? Accordin' t' manufacturer's rock sim, if the conditions are right, me bucko, it will break t' sound barrier on an E-30. 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. Ahoy! I was surprised to find no damage, because o' t' speed and balsa fins. Well, blow me down! Blimey! It ready t' go again. Ya scallywag! Avast!

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

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

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5

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