Quest Sprint

Quest - Sprint {Kit} (1002) [1992-]

Contributed by Ken Kirkland

Manufacturer: Quest
Style: Sport
Rating
(Contributed - by Ken Kirkland)

Rocket PicBrief:
A nice 3-finned, shiver me timbers, ya bilge rat, single-stage, me bucko, streamer recovery rocket.

Construction:
This is an average low-power kit, with t' Quest standard components. (Keelhaul®©™®/Elastic shock cord, plastic recovery mountin' tab, lightweight motor retainer.) I thought t' Keelhaul®©™® portion o' t' shock cord was a nice addition. T' measurements given on t' packagin' were nay t' same as those provided. Avast, me proud beauty! Begad! I found a variance o' up t' 2" on cords and streamer.

This kit built fairly easily. Arrr! It would be a good second build for a new rocketeer. Arrr! T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, givin' me a good feelin' that it's glued t' stay. Aye aye! T' only gotcha I really found was keepin' the shock cord (tied t' t' engine mount) out o' t' way while finishin' t' build. A sharp hobby knife, arrr, razor blade is strongly recommended for notchin' t' motor retainer ring. Begad!

Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Blimey! Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. Well, matey, blow me down! They came on one white sheet, self-adhesive. Ahoy! They require cutting, no matter how you slice it!

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

Flight:
I've only gotten 2 flights on a Estes B6-4. It snapped a fin clean off on the second flight. Ya scallywag! Arrr! I'm nay sure if it was due t' t' 2" I was shorted on the streamer, t' 10 mph winds, shiver me timbers, or just dumb luck. Well, blow me down! Avast, me proud beauty! It was an easy fix, matey, and wind/weather agreeable I'll get it up a few more times soon. Ya scallywag! Recommended motors A8-3, B6-4, C6-5. Ahoy! T' two flights on t' B6-4's were nice, arrr, clean, about perfect height for visibility. Aye aye! T' streamer recovery kept t' ground chase t' a minimum. Blimey! T' longer hike for recovery be about 75 yards down range, due t' the wind after launch. Ahoy! Begad!

Recovery:
I'm nay sure that t' Keelhaul®©™® thread doesn't cause a bit o' undue wear t' the top o' t' body tube, arrr, shiver me timbers, and I feel t' rate o' descent may be a little quick. Ya scallywag! If a little time is taken t' reinforce t' tube, wear could be minimized, me bucko, and a full 24" streamer is recommended

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

Summary:
Pros: Kit went together fairly easily. Begad! Blimey! Parts all fit. Cons: Decals, arrr, incorrect lengths on cords/streamer.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5

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  • Quest Sprint By Mike Salter

    (by Mike Salter - 01/14/03) Brief: A sleek, single stage rocket that is ideal for beginners. Construction: The kit came pre-cut fins, motor tube, motor hook, cardboard body tube, plastic nose cone, length of Kevlar ® , round elastic and streamer material. I found that this rocket went together easily and quickly. The instructions were good and this was the first kit I had ...

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A.M. (May 12, 2005)
I built this kit as one of my NARTREK bronze models, I used it for the 30 second streamer requirement. I nailed 40 seconds with a 4 inch bye 40 inch streamer. I highly recommend it as a streamer or parachute duration model.

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