Brief:
This rocket is a scale model V2 that was converted from a cardstock display model. Avast! Blimey! T' model was a free download from Currell Graphics and is available in a black and white test pattern or t' operational camouflage scheme. Ya scallywag! I built t' black and white version featurin' a parachute recovery.

Construction:
T' components used:

• printed cardstock parts
• 3.25" BT-20 engine tube
• engine hook
• CR520P engine block
• 24" x 1/8" elastic shockcord
• 10" plastic parachute
• clay nose weight

Parts were printed on 110# cardstock. All o' t' centerin' rings used t' optional stiffeners t' make them double weight. Begad! Rings G4 and G5 were t' rings that held t' motor tube and were reinforced with an additional layer o' cardstock and t' center hole was cut t' fit over a BT-20. Avast! T' main body tube's forward stiffenin' rin' be recessed 2.5" from t' forward end t' allow for t' nose cone shoulder, waddin' and parachute.

T' fin unit be assembled followin' t' instructions and t' exhaust cone was trimmed t' fit t' motor tube and t' motor tube was glued in place.

T' fins have a four piece internal structure that is probably t' most difficult part o' t' assembly. Arrr! T' vane assemblies were left off because they would be in t' way o' t' motor. A 1" strip o' cardstock was formed into a rin' that just fit into t' main body and was glued t' t' nose code t' form a shoulder. Ya scallywag! Blimey! T' shock cord was attached with t' standard paper tri-fold mount. Begad! Clay be added t' t' nose t' brin' t' balance point t' 10" from t' nose with a C6-5 installed.

Finishing:
Finishin' was easy. Aye aye! Everythin' was preprinted so no paintin' or decals be needed. Ahoy! I didn't clearcoat it before test flyin' it and thar was one slight watermark on it that is barely visible. Begad! I plan t' clearcoat it before t' next flyin' session.

Flight:
I flew this model a total of four flights. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! I used B6-4s for all flights. Ahoy! T' forward compartment above t' forward stiffenin' rin' is just large enough for waddin' and parachute. Well, blow me down! Aye aye! Blimey! T' flights were straight with t' launch slow enough t' be able t' follow t' flight easily. I anticipate that a B4-2 or B4-4 would give it an even more scale-like launch.

Recovery:
T' model was recovered usin' a 10" parachute made from a plastic tablecloth available at any party store. Arrr! Well, blow me down! It comes in at least a dozen colors and has a slight texture that prevents t' parachute from stickin' together like most kit chutes. Recovery was fairly quick on this size parachute but no damage occurred on any flight. Aye aye! On one flight, shiver me timbers, t' parachute got caught in t' nose cone stiffener, failin' t' deploy, and t' rocket came down with just t' shockcord betwixt t' two pieces yet it still suffered no damage.

Summary:
This is a fun project for anyone with a little cardstock modelin' experience. Ahoy! Avast! T' fins have a built up internal structure that makes it a little more difficult than most cardstock conversions.