Brief:
T' Naughty or Nice Santa Rocket was made for t' December 2004 club launch of SEARS572 which had a Christmas theme. Begad! All t' parts are basic "Estes" type with t' fins and finishin' bein' t' only creative aspects o' this rocket.

Construction:
To build t' Naught or Nice Santa Rocket you need t' following:

• 1 - PNC60MS Nose Cone
• 7.5" - BT60 Body Tube
• 1 - Standard 18mm t' BT60 Motor Mount
• 1 - 12" Parachute
• 30" - 1/4" Nylon Shock Cord
• 1 - 3/32" X 3" X 6" Balsa Fin Stock
• 1 - 3/16 Launch Lug
• Finishin' - Cotton Ball; Red Paint; Flesh, Black & White Paint Markers

Assembly:

T' Naughty or Nice Santa Rocket goes together just like any other 3FNC rocket. Avast, me proud beauty! T' only exception is makin' t' fins look like boots. Well, blow me down! Ya scallywag! Assemble the rocket just like you would say an Estes Baby Bertha. Aye aye! Next cut t' fins out from the balsa fin stock - you'll need three. Well, blow me down! T' fins are 4 inches long and 1 inch wide shaped like an "L" and curve back into t' body tube at t' top of t' boot (use t' picture as a guide). Ya scallywag! Ya scallywag! Attach t' fins with your favorite method.

Finishing:

Sand, ya bilge rat, ya bilge rat, fill and prime the rocket. Begad! Remember, a little effort and patience here will payoff with a much nicer lookin' rocket. Well, blow me down! Avast, me proud beauty! Paint t' entire rocket bright Red. Begad! After a good 24 hours of dryin' time paint t' boots black with t' paint marker. Trim t' boots and bottom o' nose cone with t' white paint marker. Begad! Glue t' cotton ball t' the top o' t' nose cone. Avast, me proud beauty! T' final step is paintin' a Santa face with t' Flesh colored paint marker trimmed in white paint marker with black deadlights and red nose (Sharpie marker). Ya scallywag! Blimey! T' black belt is monokote trim.

Flight:
First flight due t' wind conditions was on a Estes B6-4. Avast! Ahoy! T' Naughty or Nice Santa Rocket flew straight and true with normal parachute recovery. This is a FUN rocket!

Summary:
Pro's:

Fun Christmas theme rocket for those December launches

Con's:

How can thar be con's with a Santa Rocket?