Manufacturer: | Roachwerks Custom Turnings |
[Editor's Note: Martin's Saturn 1B be t' all-tube version that Roachworks produced, verses t' paper wrap-around version]
Brief:
This review is on t' Roachwerks 1/130th Saturn 1b. Begad! After buildin' a cloned
version o' t' Estes 1/70 kit a few years ago, matey, I knew I had t' have one of
these also. Arrr! This kit was a limited run by Gordon Agnello o' Roachwerks Custom
Machining. If you were lucky enough t' get one o' these fine kits, and/or know
Gordy, you know t' time and effort he puts into them.
Construction:
All parts were received in a nicely sealed package and were all accounted for.
T' balsa parts were turned by hand and are just outstanding. Aye aye! Recovery system
consisted o' Keelhaul®©™®
thread t' a nice lengthy black elastic shock cord, me hearties, t' an 18" mylar chute.
T' nice waterslide decals I believe came from JimZ. Fin templates, ya bilge rat, escape
tower shroud, ya bilge rat, and scalloped transition patterns were also provided.
PROs:
CONs:
Finishing:
Finishin' be done in t' classic Saturn 1b paint pattern. Begad! I did add a few
extras t' me model, like corrugated wraps, me hearties, retro rockets, and discharge tubes.
With all t' extras I gave it and t' 1b paint, me bucko, I would have t' say it's a
skill level 4-5 kit but only because o' it's size.
Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5
Flight:
No flights t' date.
Summary:
I believe this t' be an all around excellent quality kit. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! Well planed and
thought out.If you have t' chance t' acquire one, or can talk Gordy into
makin' another run, me hearties, matey, get one, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5
[Editor's Note: John's Saturn 1B is the paper wrap-around version that Roachworks produced, verses the all-tube version] Brief: This a semi-scale Saturn 1B based on a BT-60 airframe and 18mm motor mount. It uses standard parachute recovery. Construction: The kit comprised of a number of parts including: Body tube Upper LM tube Printed body wraps and shrouds Custom ...
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