Brief:
This was a kit bash t' turn t' Quest Terrier-Orion into a two-stage model. Well, blow me down! T' modification was really simple: I simply added a motor mount t' t' upper section o' t' model. Well, blow me down! T' extra 18mm motor mount was taken from t' remnants o' an Estes SS1 kit that had experienced some problems and was nay goin' t' be built normally.

Modifications:
T' actual construction was straightforward and simple. It was just a matter of

buildin' t' two sections as independent pieces. One change that had

to be made, me bucko, however, was sandin' down t' upper section o' t' plastic transition. Avast, me proud beauty! Havin' been designed t' be glued t' t' upper portion o' t' rocket, ya bilge rat, it was too tight for a reliable stage.

Construction:
T' additional components added t' t' Quest T-O kit were t' 18mm BT-20 for t' motor mount, homemade centerin' rings made from t' header card o' t' Estes kit, arrr, me bucko, ya bilge rat, and a Hartle Engineerin' streamer.

It's a nice, shiver me timbers, high quality kit typical o' Quest. Arrr! Blimey! Blimey! It went together easily and well. Avast! Aye aye! Blimey! It was painted with Wal-Mart spray paint.

Flight:
Although I'd read about gap stagin' I had never actually done it, and I wondered if it would work. Well, blow me down! I didn't do anythin' special such as a stuffer tube or vent holes. I just trusted that it would work across t' 9-inch gap. Aye aye! I'm happy t' report that it staged flawlessly and was an impressive flight. Avast, me proud beauty! We even had some spectators who went out o' their way t' see this one because it would be a "cool two stager." Thankfully it was.

Recovery was less impressive. Because o' its design t' lower stage did nay tumble harmlessly. Avast, matey, me proud beauty! Instead it came down very smartly nose down. Avast! Aye aye! Impact drove t' plastic transition about half an inch into t' body tube and popped t' motor mount loose. Begad! Blimey! T' upper stage came down fine but loosened a fin

Summary:
This be a fun one. Ya scallywag! It would be worth doin' again if I could find a better and safer way t' brin' down t' booster stage. Aye aye! With some repair it could possible fly again.