T' Atlantic Rockets Iris is one o' me favorite rockets, me bucko, because it is always a good stable flyer. It flies well with a variety o' motors.
Construction:
T' instruction sheet was very basic, ya bilge rat, but if you've built a few kits, matey, this shouldn't be a problem. I saved t' Motor mount tube and rings they gave me for another rocket, and made some 29mm centerin' rings and got some 29mm tubing. Aye aye! This rocket really uses t' extra power. Begad! Begad! If you build it lightly, me bucko, it will still stay under a pound, as mine did. Arrr! Aye aye! T' couplers were pathetically short, me bucko, but when you use epoxy and pre-fit with tape, they hold up just fine. Well, blow me down! T' shock cord mount is basically a good concept, ya bilge rat, but mine used a full six foot length o' elastic. Aye aye! T' engine mount tube and aft centerin' ring come up t' t' first coupler. Arrr! T' fins were first tacked on with CA glue, shiver me timbers, then several layers o' wood glue fillets were used. Ya scallywag! Overall, matey, I'd rate it 3 points if built stock.
Flight/Recovery:
T' modified Iris performs beautifully on long burn 29mm motors. Specifically, t' F-22-5J, G-33-7J, me bucko, G-25-5W (My personal favorite), and the F-20-4 Econojet. You could also use t' E-16-4 and E-23-4 for small flying sites. Ahoy! I have yet t' try it on 24mm motors, me hearties, although t' F-12-3 might be a good choice for small fields in calm weather. Ahoy! I have yet t' have a flawed recovery when usin' t' recommended motors (Meanin' NO F-22-7s) . Avast, me proud beauty! Overall, this is one of me favorite flyin' rockets, arrr, shiver me timbers, matey, so I'd give it 5 points in flight/recovery.
In value, me hearties, this kit is a pretty good deal. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast! It would be a much better deal if it came with a 29mm mount. Aye aye! Ya scallywag! It is a very durable rocket if you take care o' it; a good improvement would be reinforced edges on t' fins.
Overall, shiver me timbers, me hearties, I give this kit 4 points.
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