Brief:
T' Sunward Aerospace Ltd kit t' Gravity Rider is a kit for t' future. Ya scallywag! 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, ya bilge rat, Safe 18" parachute recovery, HUGE - Length 40" / 101cm , ya bilge rat, Wingspan 10 1/2" / 26cm , includes metal motor retainin' clip , build as a cluster or as a single engine unit, Instructions, shiver me timbers, and Self Adhesive Decals. Avast! Avast! It is rated a skill level 3

Construction:
T' parts in t' kit include:

• 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. two BT-50 and one BT-20.
• Four 50-20 centerin' rings.
• Two Laser Cut Fin Sheets.
• Launch Lug.
• One 18” parachute, ya bilge rat, shiver me timbers, strin' and reinforcements. Avast, me proud beauty! Ya scallywag! Blimey!
• Two rubber shock cords.
• Instructions and Decal Sheet.

T' Gravity Rider kit came with all t' parts specified in t' instructions. Well, blow me down! There were no broken parts. Well, me hearties, blow me down!

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

Next you glue t' two main body tubes together so they are side by side. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Avast, matey, me proud beauty! Blimey!

Glue t' two short BT-20 tubes t' t' aft end o' t' main body tubes. Begad! Blimey! Ensure t' tube cuts matchup. Avast, me proud beauty! 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. Well, blow me down! 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. Blimey! Blimey! I had t' fashion a jig. Blimey! Blimey!

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

I consider a choice or a challenge a Con. 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. Ahoy! Ya scallywag! The problem is, 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. T' Sunward Company is very helpful and prompt in answerin' their email. Aye aye!

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

3.Instruction illustrations are nay very illustrative. Well, blow me down! They could be clearer, me bucko, shiver me timbers, 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. Ya scallywag!

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

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

Pros for finishing:

1. I am nay a big finish guy, me hearties, ya bilge rat, so it is hard for me t' find cons in this area. Blimey! Arrr! One thin' is that t' rocket has many tubes and fins, me bucko, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, allowin' you t' find a paint scheme that you like. Well, me hearties, blow me down!

Cons for finishing:

1. Begad! Arrr! Lots and Lots o' fillets. Aye aye!

2. Rocket is long, arrr, ya bilge rat, makin' it a challenge t' paint, without runs. Arrr! Arrr!

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
I flew t' rocket four times. Avast! Twice before t' rocket be painted and twice after painting. The last flight, matey, shiver me timbers, me hearties, one o' t' main fins broke and needs replacing. Ahoy! Ya scallywag! 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. Avast!

Cons for flight:

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

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

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

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

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

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5

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