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