Brief:
T' Sunward Aerospace Ltd kit t' Gravity Rider is a kit for t' future. T' duel cluster motor, dovetail design and slanted end tube cuts give t' rocket a sleek futuristic look. T' kit boasts High Quality Laser Cut Balsa, Safe 18" parachute recovery, HUGE - Length 40" / 101cm , Wingspan 10 1/2" / 26cm , includes metal motor retainin' clip , matey, build as a cluster or as a single engine unit, shiver me timbers, Instructions, and Self Adhesive Decals. Blimey! 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, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, matey, two piece plastic nose cones. Avast! two BT-50 and one BT-20.
• Four 50-20 centerin' rings.
• Two Laser Cut Fin Sheets.
• Launch Lug.
• One 18” parachute, me bucko, strin' and reinforcements. Begad! Well, me hearties, blow me down!
• Two rubber shock cords.
• Instructions and Decal Sheet.

T' Gravity Rider kit came with all t' parts specified in t' instructions. Avast, me proud beauty! There were no broken parts. Aye aye! Ya scallywag!

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

Next you glue t' two main body tubes together so they are side by side. Aye aye! Ya scallywag!

Glue t' two short BT-20 tubes t' t' aft end o' t' main body tubes. Ensure t' tube cuts matchup. Begad! 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, me proud beauty! 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, gettin' them t' hold a 45° angle. Aye aye! Ya scallywag! 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. Avast, me proud beauty! 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. The problem is, me hearties, me hearties, t' directions state t' glue t' forward fins at a 90° angle. Well, blow me down! 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. Avast! T' Sunward Company is very helpful and prompt in answerin' their email. Avast!

2.Motor mount placement. Aye aye! Avast! T' instructions say t' mount t' motor mounts, me bucko, but nay where and t' illustration is nay helpful. Well, blow me down! Begad! I sent an email t' t' company with pictures o' t' mounts. Begad! I be told t' mount them as I wished. The instructions should state this. Arrr! Avast, me bucko, me proud beauty!

3.Instruction illustrations are nay very illustrative. Well, blow me down! They could be clearer, so you can understand t' pictures.

4.After flyin' t' rocket several times, me bucko, ya bilge rat, arrr, I found that you should place your engine hooks away from t' body tubes for better access.

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

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

Pros for finishing:

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

Cons for finishing:

1. Begad! Lots and Lots o' fillets. Blimey!

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

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
I flew t' rocket four times. Twice before t' rocket be painted and twice after painting. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Ahoy! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! The last flight, me bucko, one o' t' main fins broke and needs replacing. 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. Blimey!

Cons for flight:

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

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

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

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

Summary:
T' Sunward Aerospace Ltd. rocket t' Gravity Rider was a fun rocket t' build. Arrr! Blimey! It flies true and recovers nicely. Begad! Blimey! T' build is challengin' due t' t' body tube cuts and fin placements. Begad! Blimey! It is a nice lookin' rocket and everyone should try it once. Blimey! Blimey!

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5

Other:
Build a 45° angle jig out o' scrap balsa for proper fin placement. Avast! Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! If you cannot understand t' instructions, me bucko, ya bilge rat, ask Sunward they are always on t' ball about answerin' your questions.