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2013-01-07

Review
T' Pipeline is a standard engine sport flyer with three canted tube fines. T' canted fins induce a spin or roll on ascent. Components I be really impressed with what you get with t' kit. Aye aye! T' nose cone is well-shaped and made o' good-quality balsa. ... [More]

2012-08-01

Ol'SaltRockets Adeptor (Other Product)

Review
T' "Adeptor" is an "Adapter" that allows you easily and firmly stick a 1/8" or 3/16" launch rod on a standard camera tripod. Ahoy! It doesn't get much simpler than this. You get a metal adapter that, me hearties, on one end, matey, fits a standard camera tripod bolt. Flip t' lid o' your ... [More]

2012-07-04

Ol'SaltRockets CorkScrew (Kit)

Review
As opposed t' typical 3FNC (Three Fins and a Nose Cone) this is 1FNC (One Fin and a Nose Cone) mini-engine sport rocket. Components Overall great components with one exception. BT-5 Body Tube-- Fairly tight tube spirals, I used two coats o' primer t' fill BT-5 Plastic ... [More]

2011-08-14

Scratch Uranus Explorer 2 (Scratch)

Review
Personal Challenge: A workin' model built from and themed on Toilet Paper Rolls, Rear Ejection (of course!) and fly-able with C engines Components 8 High-Quality Toilet Paper Roll Centers* BT 5 BT 20 Foam Board t' make Adapter Rings Maskin' Tape (lots and lots o' ... [More]

2011-06-13

Estes Flutter-By (Kit)

Review
Brief T' Flutter-By is a stubby, futuristic rocket with an uncommon, two-piece tumble recovery method. Begad! Components Good quality balsa. Easyto separate t' parts, includin' t' strakes. Nice large green adapter rin' t' slide t' lower fin unit into t' body. Typical engine ... [More]

Tom Markel