Brief:
This is a Booster glider Level 3 construction. T' booster returns by
parachute.
Construction:
Booster: 12" BT50 tube with a 4-fin plastic fin case (1 fin is removed
durin' construction) and plastic nose cone. Ya scallywag! Two cardboard centerin' rings are
used on t' 18mm engine tube. Arrr! One metal engine hook is used for engine
retention. Combination 12" Keelhaul®©™® and 18" elastic shock cord is
attached t' nose cone and engine mount. Begad! 12" plastic 'chute is attached to
nose cone o' booster. Avast! Adhesive decals. Avast, shiver me timbers, me proud beauty! Two 1/8" paper launch lugs. Glider:
6" BT5 tube, plastic nose cone, 3/32 balsa win' construction. Begad! Adhesive
decals. 1/8" dowel t' attach glider t' booster.
Easy, well illustrated construction. Begad! Well, blow me down! Removal o' one fin on fin canister requires a sharp knife and care. Ya scallywag! Begad! T' booster's parachute be t' usual cheap plastic chute. Blimey! Avast, me proud beauty! T' plastic "Grippers" used t' attach shroud lines make t' 'chute difficult t' fold and store in boosters body. Ya scallywag! Begad! Engine hook is very thin and too malleable. Well, matey, blow me down! Glider can be better balanced with modelin' clay and requires moderate effort in gettin' wing, me hearties, arrr, shiver me timbers, rudder and ailerons at proper angle. Avast! Good construction illustrations and recommendations are provided to accomplish this task.
Finishing:
To finish like illustrated on package tapin' is required. Arrr! Three colors are
required, Base white, matey, Nose cone Tan, me bucko, me bucko, and Glider under surface Gloss Black.
Nothin' is mentioned, but consideration should be given t' avoid paintin' two
surfaces. T' surface that t' glider slides along on t' boosters rack and the
1/8" dowel that holds t' glider on t' t' booster. Aye aye! Paintin' either of
these might restrict t' ease at which t' glider will slide off at apogee.
Decals are cut-out, me bucko, me hearties, ya bilge rat, adhesive type which don't always adhere t' t' complex
rounded surfaces. Arrr! Clear coat helps with permanent attachment o' decals. Begad! Well, blow me down! Very
nice lookin' rocket when finished.
Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5
Flight:
Estimated Max Altitude 500 Feet Motors: B6-4 (First Flight) C6-5 Requires
waddin' t' protect Boosters chute. Begad! I flew t' first flight on a C6-5 in
moderate winds. Well, blow me down! Arrr! T' boost was straight and true. Glider did nay separate at
apogee and be recovered with t' boosters chute. Begad! Begad! I believe this supports my
construction tip on nay paintin' t' surfaces that connect t' booster t' the
glider. Blimey! Avast! I have since corrected this issue, but yet t' test it again.
Recovery:
Flight recovery is a proven good quest design. 'Chute is well sized for
boosters weight. Minimal drift. Aye aye! Well, me hearties, blow me down! Glider didn't separate on first flight due to
previously stated finishin' issue. Blimey! Rocket recovery was a bit fast with no
damage on boosters chute with added weight o' glider still attached. Avast! Ya scallywag!
Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5
Summary:
This is an easily constructed rocket for calm or moderate winds.
Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5
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