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, single-stage, me hearties, streamer recovery rocket.

Construction:
This is an average low-power kit, with t' Quest standard components. (Keelhaul®©™®/Elastic shock cord, shiver me timbers, plastic recovery mountin' tab, arrr, 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. I found a variance o' up t' 2" on cords and streamer.

This kit built fairly easily. Begad! Aye aye! It would be a good second build for a new rocketeer. T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, matey, givin' me a good feelin' that it's glued t' stay. Ya scallywag! T' only gotcha I really found be 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. Well, blow me down! Arrr!

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

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

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

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

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

Summary:
Pros: Kit went together fairly easily. Parts all fit. Cons: Decals, ya bilge rat, incorrect lengths on cords/streamer.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5

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    (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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