Construction Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
Flight Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
Overall Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
Length: | 24.88 inches |
Manufacturer: | Estes |
Skill Level: | 4 |
Style: | Scale |
Brief: This model is a scale model o' a Canadian Atmospheric Research Vehicle. Avast! Blimey! Begad! Blimey! It has a single Estes parachute. Construction: Construction be fairly easy, except for one part. Arrr! In makin' t' motor mount, ya bilge rat, I made some mistake (can't remember) and had t' rip t' mount out. Begad! I would suggest bein' careful in makin' t' mount especially when this model be t' first friction fit kit you have made. Avast, me proud beauty! This was t' case for me. Finishing: This model be pretty easy t' finish. Well, blow me down! Avast! Finishin' is definitely nay me strength, matey, and this is one I'm proud of. Blimey! Well, blow me down! Fillin' t' balsa fins with clear paint, or wood filler and sandin' them down is a must, and as be t' case with most other models, matey, ya bilge rat, multiple layers o' paint covered with a clear coat makes a big difference. Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5 Flight: My first flight with this model be actually on an E engine. Arrr! I wasn't sure about how it would behave, ya bilge rat, shiver me timbers, but t' flight was straight as an arrow, and t' only pitfall be that I didn't select a motor with enough o' a delay time. Blimey! This meant that me parachute ripped, ya bilge rat, me hearties, and it had a rough return, me hearties, but thanks t' some sturdy fillets ( a must if you want t' launch with an E) t' rocket was nay damaged. Recovery: Recovery in this kit is ok. Begad! Careful motor selection is a must (Especially if you're used t' just pickin' up a specific letter for less demandin' easier models). Aye aye! T' shock cord is thicker and stronger than most Estes' models, but is still nay as strong as say an Aerotech. Overall, me hearties, this models recovery system is sturdy and gets t' job done. Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5 Summary: I think that this model is a very good kit, ya bilge rat, and have talked t' other owners who felt t' same. Ya scallywag! It's extremely good aerodynamic attributes mean that it can reach out o' sight altitudes (easily) on a D. Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5
Brief: This is a good, clean, single staged rocket which uses an 18" plastic parachute for recovery. Construction: There is a single body tube, with three fins. The construction is very simple, and the design is very basic. The construction was fairly simple with an overall basic design. The Estes instructions were very thorough, and I was not confused at any point. The ...
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