Brief:
Single stage, shiver me timbers, arrr, mid power rocket that uses two body tube diameters. 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! Begad! T' lower body tube connects t' t' upper tube via two centerin' rings and a tube coupler. Aye aye! This coupler be used t' give more strength. Coat o' Rust-O-Leum sandable primer, thorough sanding, re-coat o' primer and then shot t' first coat o' light gray. Blimey! Avast, me proud beauty! Two more coats o' gray. Aye aye! Well, blow me down! 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 was D12-5. I would nay recommend D12-3. You need t' longer delay. Arrr! Blimey! It also performs well with D15-7 and E15-7.
Recovery:
I used 150lb. Aye aye! Well, blow me down! Keelhaul®©™ tied t' motor mount. Avast, me proud beauty! I always use about three times t' rocket's length and secure it t' t' motor mount. Blimey! 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, matey, me bucko, good flyer
Other:
CONs: lots o' wood needed
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