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. 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. Arrr! 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. Blimey! 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' be top quality,well packed and arrived intact.
T' only thin' that isn't included in t' kit is a motor retainer, shiver me timbers, but thats no different t' most kits on t' market.
Construction
T' instructions are very clear and easy t' follow. Aye aye! If you've had some low power kit buildin' experience, matey, then puttin' this kit together should nay be a problem. With all o' t' components bein' laser cut, thar be no problem in everythin' fittin' together. Begad! Begad!
Finishing
I usually fly me rockets without paint until they fly successfully. Begad! Blimey! Finishin' and paintin' this rocket has nay been a problem. Begad! 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 be a motor cato and t' body tube suffered from a bit o' zippering. Arrr! Avast, me proud beauty! With t' bottom section o' t' rocket still intact, ya bilge rat, I was able t' repair t' rocket with a coupler and a new section o' body tube. Aye aye! The next flight on an 163H133-14A (BS) be spectacular. Ahoy! t' boost be nice and straight and very steady. Blimey!
Recovery
I'd probably recommend flyin' this on a slower burnin' motor, definitely an H or a higher powered G. Ya scallywag! Avast, me proud beauty! T' blue streak is very quick and t' rocket just disappeared off t' pad!
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