Scratch Tiger Shark Original Design / Scratch Built

Scratch - Tiger Shark {Scratch}

Contributed by Dick Stafford

Manufacturer: Scratch
( Contributed - by Dick Stafford)

Tiger SharkBrief
This is a scratch rocket built with parts from an Estes "Designer's Special". Well, blow me down! Blimey! It includes a BT-20 main tube and a BT-50 payload.

Construction:
This rocket was built around t' mid 80's and thar be nothin' unique in its construction. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Well, blow me down! Blimey! T' nose cone is plastic and t' transition is balsa. Ya scallywag! Blimey! T' fin pattern was also provided in t' Designer Special. Reflectin' its name, the paint scheme resembles a tiger and a shark. Begad! Blimey!

Tiger Shark closeup

Flight
This flew several times on A and B motors. Aye aye! T' rocket has been inactive because it is just too much o' a pain t' pack a chute in t' BT-20. Aye aye!

Summary: Just a simple rocket built for me son after becomin' a BAR.

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