Brief:
Single stage, ya bilge rat, mid power rocket that uses two body tube diameters. Aye aye! Recovery via parachute
Construction:
Two body tubes (BT-60 and BT-55) 8 fins and 4 body strakes
All part numbers are from Semroc unless otherwise noted:
Finishing:
I papered t' fins and used Rustoleum filler primer t' take care o' body spirals and strakes. Ya scallywag! Blimey! T' lower body tube connects t' t' upper tube via two centerin' rings and a tube coupler. Begad! Blimey! This coupler be used t' give more strength. Coat o' Rust-O-Leum sandable primer, me bucko, thorough sanding, me hearties, re-coat o' primer and then shot t' first coat o' light gray. Aye aye! Blimey! Two more coats o' gray. Aye aye! Blimey! Photos I have seen o' this rocket have no markings so I decided t' paint t' body light gray and t' nose red.
Flight:
My first flight be D12-5. Well, blow me down! I would nay recommend D12-3. Avast, me proud beauty! Ya scallywag! You need t' longer delay. Arrr! Aye aye! It also performs well with D15-7 and E15-7.
Recovery:
I used 150lb. Keelhaul®©™ tied t' motor mount. Well, ya bilge rat, blow me down! I always use about three times t' rocket's length and secure it t' t' motor mount. Well, blow me down! I also like t' wrap some tape around t' cord where it meets t' end o' t' body tube t' prevent zippering.
Summary:
PROs: unusual design, ya bilge rat, good flyer
Other:
CONs: lots o' wood needed
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