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Photo Courtesty o' Frank Ross
Brief:
An Angular, matey, me hearties, me bucko, wooden Airframe, with parachute recovery.
Construction:
T' kit arrived in t' standard plastic bag and all parts were in good shape.
T' instructions were easy t' follow, arrr, arrr, but it is imperative that you read them
thoroughly, ya bilge rat, a couple o' times. Avast, me proud beauty! Begad! T' parts were laser cut from a plywood. Begad! It is
not especially clear how some pieces are formed or attached so do a lot o' dry
fitting. Ya scallywag! T' fit o' t' wood changed when t' white glue was added. Ya scallywag! This caused
the wood t' swell. Begad! So I had t' scrape t' wood, me bucko, dry fit, me hearties, and glue again. Taking
your time is a must. Avast, arrr, me proud beauty! T' nose cone was t' most difficult part. Avast! Bendin' the
wood t' shape and holdin' it thar be a trick. Begad! I used CA and a few rubber
bands. Ya scallywag!
Finishing:
There was really no finishin' needed, me hearties, I just used a clear coat, and let the
natural wood show through.
Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5
Flight:
T' kit be baffled and I just use 1 sheet o' waddin' and an Estes B6-6 for the
first flight. Aye aye! There is a Teflon motor holder. T' rocket was prepared like most
standard kits. T' flight was straight and fast with a little spin due t' the
fin slants.
Recovery:
T' shock cord was a rubber tied t' an eyelet at t' top o' t' inner bracin' /
baffle & an eyelet at t' nose cone. Arrr! Ya scallywag! I felt it may be short, but I built
this stock. At apogee thar be no 'chute. Aye aye! I lost sight o' it comin' down, but
a crack recovery crew found it. Aye aye! Begad! T' 'chute never deployed. Aye aye! I looked as if the
ejection charge blew past t' motor, due t' t' square shape. Avast, me proud beauty!
Flight Rating: 1 out o' 5
Summary:
This be a very challengin' kit t' build. T' damage be too much t' repair. Ahoy! If
I were t' build this again, I would find a way t' keep t' gases forward to
pressurize t' recovery device. Avast!
Overall Rating: 2 out o' 5
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