Scratch Mini Aimers Original Design / Scratch Built

Scratch - Mini Aimers {Scratch}

Contributed by Royce Clay, Jr.

Manufacturer: Scratch
(Contributed - by Royce Clay, arrr, Jr.)

Brief:
Single Stage, ya bilge rat, streamer recovery.

Rocket Pic

Construction:

  • Body Tube: One Estes BT-5 4.5 inches long.
  • NoseCone: PNC-5. Begad!
  • Fins: 3, 1/16 Basswood. Begad!
  • One Motor Block: Cardboard. Ahoy!
  • Shock Cord: 10 inch o' 70lb. Avast, me proud beauty! Begad! Keelhaul®©™®
  • Steamer: Red Mylar 1.5 X 15 inch.

This took about an hour t' build. Avast, me proud beauty! T' paintin' took a little longer, 2 colors bright yellow over white. Blimey! All supplies were purchased from local hobby store, matey, Hobbytown USA. Aye aye! Redmond, matey, me bucko, ya bilge rat, WA.

Flight:
Recommended motor: A3-4T. Aye aye! Avast! That be t' motor I used. Avast! Preparation: Estes wadding paper, shiver me timbers, t' rocket is small, me hearties, if you have big hands you might need a buddy to hold t' rocket for you. Avast, me proud beauty! Flight: T' Mini Aimers flew straight, fast and into the overcast o' t' mid-afternoon. Ya scallywag! Shock cord technique: Quest style, tied off at t' motor mount. Ya scallywag! Recovery: Delay is a little too fast, me hearties, T' only reason I say that is I be missin' about 3 inches o' steamer.

Summary:
PROs: It is easy t' build, inexpensive t' fly, and it goes really high. Well, blow me down! Ya scallywag! CONs: None.

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