Brief:
T' Sunward Aerospace Ltd kit t' Gravity Rider is a kit for t' future. Arrr! T' duel cluster motor, dovetail design and slanted end tube cuts give t' rocket a sleek futuristic look. Ya scallywag! Arrr! T' kit boasts High Quality Laser Cut Balsa, Safe 18" parachute recovery, ya bilge rat, HUGE - Length 40" / 101cm , me hearties, Wingspan 10 1/2" / 26cm , ya bilge rat, shiver me timbers, includes metal motor retainin' clip , build as a cluster or as a single engine unit, me bucko, Instructions, matey, and Self Adhesive Decals. It is rated a skill level 3

Construction:
T' parts in t' kit include:

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• Two BT-50 tubes.
• Two BT-20 tubes.
• Parts t' build two 18 mm motor mounts with engine hooks.
• Three, two piece plastic nose cones. Aye aye! Ahoy! two BT-50 and one BT-20.
• Four 50-20 centerin' rings.
• Two Laser Cut Fin Sheets.
• Launch Lug.
• One 18” parachute, shiver me timbers, strin' and reinforcements. Arrr!
• Two rubber shock cords.
• Instructions and Decal Sheet.

T' Gravity Rider kit came with all t' parts specified in t' instructions. There were no broken parts.

First step is cuttin' out t' tube cuttin' guides. Ya scallywag! T' cut one o' t' BT-20 tubes in half. Well, blow me down! Tape t' cutting guides t' t' ends o' t' tubes and cut. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Then you glue t' tubes together. When dressin' t' ends o' t' tubes do nay go crazy. Begad! Ya scallywag! You can lose t' angle you just tried t' achieve with t' guide. Avast, me proud beauty! Also changin' t' angle affects t' looks o' t' rocket when you glue t' BT-50 tubes together in t' next step. Well, blow me down! Avast! When the angles are nay true t' lengths are affected. Begad!

Next you glue t' two main body tubes together so they are side by side. Avast, ya bilge rat, me proud beauty!

Glue t' two short BT-20 tubes t' t' aft end o' t' main body tubes. Blimey! Ensure t' tube cuts matchup. Ya scallywag! Blimey! One goes on top t' other on t' bottom.

Measurin' two inches form t' forward end you glue t' long BT-20 tube betwixt t' two main body tubes.

Fin preparation and mountin' is next. Avast! Begad! I built a jig for t' 45° angle.

Pros building:

1.T' tube cuts challengin' and fun!

2.T' Main fins and Lower fins were also a challenge, shiver me timbers, gettin' them t' hold a 45° angle. Well, blow me down! I had t' fashion a jig.

3.You are given a choice t' build a one or two motor rocket.

I consider a choice or a challenge a Con. Begad! Blimey! T' challenge builds our skills and t' choice builds your imagination.

Buildin' Cons:

1.Instructions for t' forward fins are totally unclear and I had t' e-mail t' company for clarification. Aye aye! The problem is, me bucko, me bucko, t' directions state t' glue t' forward fins at a 90° angle. Then show a picture o' t' layin' flat. Also t' picture for mountin' t' forward fins t' t' rocket is vague and I had t' get help with this also. Blimey! T' Sunward Company is very helpful and prompt in answerin' their email. Aye aye!

2.Motor mount placement. Begad! T' instructions say t' mount t' motor mounts, me bucko, ya bilge rat, but nay where and t' illustration is nay helpful. I sent an email t' t' company with pictures o' t' mounts. Begad! I was told t' mount them as I wished. The instructions should state this. Well, blow me down! Blimey!

3.Instruction illustrations are nay very illustrative. Ahoy! Blimey! They could be clearer, arrr, so you can understand t' pictures.

4.After flyin' t' rocket several times, I found that you should place your engine hooks away from t' body tubes for better access. Begad!

Finishing:
Paintin' and Finishing: All t' body tube spirals and fin fillets were filled. Ahoy! When dry I sanded all t' fin fillets and t' body tube fillets smooth. Blimey! T' rocket be then primed and set aside t' let dry. Avast! Aye aye! When t' primer was dry I then sanded lightly and applied two coats o' Krylon White paint. Avast! No Decals have been added yet. I wanted t' fly t' rocket before I totally finished it, matey, I will apply t' decals at a later date.

T' Gravity Rider is a sleek lookin' rocket design. Avast! Avast!

Pros for finishing:

1. Arrr! I am nay a big finish guy, ya bilge rat, so it is hard for me t' find cons in this area. One thin' is that t' rocket has many tubes and fins, ya bilge rat, matey, allowin' you t' find a paint scheme that you like. Aye aye! Avast, me proud beauty!

Cons for finishing:

1. Aye aye! Blimey! Lots and Lots o' fillets.

2. Rocket is long, shiver me timbers, makin' it a challenge t' paint, without runs. Well, blow me down! Arrr!

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
I flew t' rocket four times. Well, blow me down! Twice before t' rocket was painted and twice after painting. The last flight, me bucko, one o' t' main fins broke and needs replacing. Begad! Blimey! I will do this and it will fly again.

Pros for flying:

1.T' rocket goes into t' air with giant spirals.

2.It is easy t' see on t' air.

3.It does nay fly so high, so you can fly it in a small area. Aye aye!

Cons for flight:

1.Loadin' t' chute is hard. Avast, me hearties, me proud beauty! Blimey! T' length o' t' rocket and t' double tube design makes it hard t' hold while loadin' t' chute. Arrr! Blimey! It really needs four hands.

2.T' way I mounted t' motor mounts t' engine hooks are hard t' move. Blimey! Next build I will ensure t' engine hooks are facin' away from t' body tube. Avast! Avast! This is technically me build error nay t' rockets design. It is still somethin' to consider if you are buildin' t' rocket. Begad!

Recovery:
T' rocket comes down great with t' suppiled parachute. Arrr! It drifts at an appropriate descent rate. Avast, me proud beauty! Arrr! One fin did get damaged on t' last flight. Avast, arrr, me proud beauty! It be t' main fin and it broke almost in half. Blimey! Avast, me proud beauty! It can be fixed. Aye aye! I think it was due t' t' wind. Avast, me proud beauty! T' rocket drifted and landed in a ditch.

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

Summary:
T' Sunward Aerospace Ltd. Arrr! Blimey! Ya scallywag! Blimey! rocket t' Gravity Rider was a fun rocket t' build. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! Ya scallywag! Blimey! It flies true and recovers nicely. Ahoy! Blimey! Aye aye! Blimey! T' build is challengin' due t' t' body tube cuts and fin placements. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Begad! Blimey! It is a nice lookin' rocket and everyone should try it once. Ahoy! Blimey!

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5

Other:
Build a 45° angle jig out o' scrap balsa for proper fin placement. Avast! Begad! If you cannot understand t' instructions, me hearties, shiver me timbers, ask Sunward they are always on t' ball about answerin' your questions.