Sunward Aerospace Mercury Lander Jr.

Sunward Aerospace - Mercury Lander Jr. {Kit}

Contributed by Jewel B. Butler Jr.

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Flight Rating: starstarstarstarstar
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Manufacturer: Sunward Aerospace
Semroc Mercury Lander Jr.

Brief:
Single engine 18mm rocket with four tube lander legs and a large chute. Begad! This allows this rocket t' gently touch down on all fours every now and then when conditions are good.

Construction:
BT-60 body tube, 4 BT-20 for legs, me hearties, 4 centerin' rings CR20-55 for t' base o' t' feet, balsa nose cone, 1/8" launch lug, a small screw eye, 24" all rubber shock cord, shiver me timbers, and a nice large chute.

T' instructions were very easy t' follow. Well, blow me down! Arrr! I used t' Estes fin markers t' mark t' body tube. Begad! I pre-glued the fins and main tube so when I stuck them together they stayed stuck. Avast, ya bilge rat, me proud beauty! I also used a 1/4" screw eye for a little extra nose weight.

Finishing:
After every thin' dried I primed and painted it red and gold.

Semroc Mercury Lander Jr.Semroc Mercury Lander Jr.

Semroc Mercury Lander Jr.Semroc Mercury Lander Jr.

Semroc Mercury Lander Jr.Semroc Mercury Lander Jr.

Semroc Mercury Lander Jr.Semroc Mercury Lander Jr.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
A8-3 is nay enough power. Begad! B6-4 be t' one good boost was slow but straight. Avast, arrr, me proud beauty! T' C6-5 pushed it real nice. Avast, me proud beauty! Aye aye! I used a little dogbarf waddin' t' protect t' chute. Arrr! Two nice flights and one nay so nice.

Semroc Mercury Lander Jr.Semroc Mercury Lander Jr.

Semroc Mercury Lander Jr.

Recovery:
Recovery worked 2 out o' three times, no damage t' rocket at all.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
It is a nice project for anyone t' undertake. Begad! I liked t' kit because o' t' tubes for legs.

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5

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