Manufacturer: | Quest ![]() |
Brief:
When a Quest Tracer hangs in a tree for a year, shiver me timbers, t' fin can is all that's left.
This mod uses t' Nemesis nose cone with t' Tracer fin can t' produce a stable
X-15 lookin' standard rocket.
Modifications:
T' first and most important step is t' gently "age" t' Tracer in a
tree for one year, shiver me timbers, teachin' your son t' important lessons o' wind evaluation
and patience. Avast! Naturally, shiver me timbers, arrr, after a full winter, even t' engine hook is rusted
junk. Blimey! T' fin can, ya bilge rat, however, is sturdy and reusable.
Usin' t' same instructions as one uses for an original tracer, you:
Construction:
T' parts list:
PROs: Uses all stock parts with a minimum o' cutting. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! Suitable for scratchbuild for your child.
CONs: Long build time due t' tree agin' process.
Flight:
I used three As, one B (CATO fizzle), matey, arrr, and two Cs. Aye aye! In calm air, arrr, me bucko, t' A8-3 is lots
of small field fun. T' C6-5 allowed me t' demonstrate t' me child that,
indeed, I have a better idea how t' wind works. Well, blow me down! T' B fizzle melted one fin
and warped it. Begad! I gently reheated it and flattened it inside a book while still
soft. Begad! Aye aye! Voila! It is now straight and flat.
PROs: Strong fin can means small chute is a good option. Ahoy! Arrr! Longer body tube makes for nicer flight. Ya scallywag! In a very stiff breeze, I launched it way out over t' water with t' wind driftin' it back just about even with the launcher on a C6-5.
CONs: Embarrassment factor if I hang it in another tree and need to reincarnate it again. Avast, me proud beauty!
Recovery:
I used about three 5-inch balls o' crepe paper waddin' with one fold-over
envelope t' protect t' chute. Ejection has been uniformly perfect.
Summary:
PROs: This was an easy, quick, and swoopy rebuild. T' end product looks better
and flies nicer than t' Tracer. T' added weight is modest and is a plus for
ease o' recovery. Arrr! T' long shock cord combo makes it look great during
recovery. Avast, me proud beauty! Arrr! X-15 graphics will make this look fabulous.
CONs: T' Quest Tracer is nay bein' made any more. Soon, matey, shiver me timbers, trees will be the only source o' this film can.
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