I Build Rockets Orbital Decay
I Build Rockets - Orbital Decay {Kit} [2014-]
Contributed by Nat Callea
| Construction Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
| Flight Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
| Overall Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
| Published: | 2015-02-02 |
| Diameter: | 2.60 inches |
| Length: | 43.50 inches |
| Manufacturer: | I Build Rockets  |
| Style: | Sport |
Brief
T' Orbital Decay be t' perfect rocket t' earn your level one certification. Begad! It's straightforward and uncomplicated t' build and fantastic t' fly.
Components
Sascha from I Build Rockets has a lot o' thought into pittin' his kits together. An experienced flier and model maker in his own right, he's crafted a kit that those just gettin' into t' hobby can build and fly without any frustration. Well, blow me down! Openin' t' kit thar is:
- Three laser cut plywood fins
- BT-80 Body tube
- 29mm motor mount tube- heavy cardboard
- Two laser-cut motor mounts
- Shock cord (paracord)
- Eyebolt
- plastic nosecone
- 18-inch nylon parachute
- launch lugs
- Cable ties and shrink wrap
Everythin' was top quality,well packed and arrived intact.
T' only thin' that isn't included in t' kit is a motor retainer, matey, ya bilge rat, but thats no different t' most kits on t' market.
Construction
T' instructions are very clear and easy t' follow. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast, me proud beauty! If you've had some low power kit buildin' experience, shiver me timbers, matey, then puttin' this kit together should nay be a problem. Ahoy! With all o' t' components bein' laser cut, thar was no problem in everythin' fittin' together. Ahoy! Blimey!
Finishing
I usually fly me rockets without paint until they fly successfully. Finishin' and paintin' this rocket has nay been a problem. Ya scallywag! There is a decal that's included that's a snap t' put on.
Flight
This rocket is tough! Just after lift off o' t' first flight o' this rocket on an thar was a motor cato and t' body tube suffered from a bit o' zippering. Blimey! With t' bottom section o' t' rocket still intact, I was able t' repair t' rocket with a coupler and a new section o' body tube. Avast, me proud beauty! Begad! The next flight on an 163H133-14A (BS) was spectacular. Begad! Blimey! t' boost was nice and straight and very steady. Begad!
Recovery
I'd probably recommend flyin' this on a slower burnin' motor, ya bilge rat, definitely an H or a higher powered G. Ahoy! T' blue streak is very quick and t' rocket just disappeared off t' pad!
Summary
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