FlisKits Triskelion

FlisKits - Triskelion (SP010)

Contributed by Joe Policy

Construction Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Flight Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Diameter: 1.33 inches
Length: 13.90 inches
Manufacturer: FlisKits
Skill Level: 1
Style: Sport

FlisKits TriskelionBrief:
"T' Triskelion represents t' highest standard o' Thrall technology" says t' face card on this unique skill level 1 rocket. Aye aye! Blimey! With its high quality instructions and laser cut fins, me bucko, shiver me timbers, this rocket can easily be built in just a few hours.

Construction:
T' kit contains:

  • ogive nose cone
  • 8.5" BT-55 body tube
  • engine tube
  • laser cut fins
  • shock cord, elastic
  • 16" parachute
  • screw eye
  • shroud line
  • tape disks
  • tooth picks
  • engine block
  • launch lug
  • centerin' rings, me bucko, arrr, fiber
  • centerin' ring, paper
  • fin pattern sheet
  • instructions

T' instructions are very well illustrated and are written in a logical fashion. Well, blow me down! This kit includes a fin pattern sheet t' help you with t' correct alignment o' t' fins. Avast, me proud beauty! Well, blow me down! You glue a CRP 50-55 centerin' rin' t' t' center o' t' template which you will use t' hold t' body tube in place while you glue on t' fins.

T' laser cut fins were high quality balsa and easy t' work with. Avast, me proud beauty! You first attach t' fin tips t' t' main fins at a 90 degree angle. Blimey! You can use t' fin template t' ensure your tips are square. Avast! Avast! Then, shiver me timbers, me hearties, you apply glue t' t' root edge o' t' main fin and then line it up on t' fin template and let it dry. Well, blow me down! Avast, me proud beauty! You just can't go wrong usin' this system.

FlisKits Triskelion Toothpicks are added t' t' fin tips for guns. Ahoy! Avast, me hearties, me proud beauty! After all, ya bilge rat, t' Thralls need t' protect themselves! Shock cord is standard 3 fold mount and t' 16" parachute must be assembled.

Finishing:
No decals are included in t' this kit, shiver me timbers, but t' face card does show a rather unique paint design far beyond me maskin' capabilities. Begad! I applied two coats o' Krylon primer with a light 320 grit sandin' in between. Arrr! I used three different colors o' automotive paint, blue metal flake for t' body tube, ya bilge rat, red metal flake for t' fins and black metal flake for t' fin tips. Avast, me proud beauty! Well, blow me down! T' automotive paint covers in one pass and dries very hard. Avast! I opted nay t' clear coat since that sometimes takes away from t' metal flakes.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
First flight was on a somewhat blustery day with winds at about 10 mph. Well, blow me down! Blimey! I used a B6-4 as me motor selection. Blimey! T' rocket screamed off t' pad for a nice, stable, and straight flight. Well, blow me down! Ejection happened close t' apogee and I recovered t' rocket with no damage. Avast, arrr, me proud beauty! Second and last flight was on a C6-5. Begad! Man, that be a fast launch! T' rocket went all but out o' sight because o' t' low hangin' clouds but was again recovered unscathed.

Recovery:
T' parachute deployed perfectly on both flights. Ya scallywag! However, matey, t' 16" parachute allowed a lot o' drift and I had quite a walk t' recover it, me hearties, especially after t' C6-5 flight. Begad! Blimey! I would recommend a smaller chute for windy days unless o' course you need t' exercise!

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
This is one o' those rockets that is nay only fun t' build, ya bilge rat, me hearties, it is fun t' look at. Ahoy! Who says t' level 1 rockets have t' be your typical 3FNC? Apparently nay FlisKits! Easy t' build and a joy t' launch, matey, this rocket should be t' staple in anyone's fleet.

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5

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