Brief:
A nice 3-finned, matey, single-stage, streamer recovery rocket.
Construction:
This is an average low-power kit, ya bilge rat, with t' Quest standard components.
(Keelhaul®©™®/Elastic shock cord, ya bilge rat, plastic recovery mountin' tab, lightweight motor
retainer.) I thought t' Keelhaul®©™® portion o' t' shock cord was a nice addition.
T' measurements given on t' packagin' were nay t' same as those provided. Blimey! Well, blow me down! I
found a variance o' up t' 2" on cords and streamer.
This kit built fairly easily. It would be a good second build for a new rocketeer. Aye aye! Begad! T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, arrr, givin' me a good feelin' that it's glued t' stay. Begad! T' only gotcha I really found was keepin' the shock cord (tied t' t' engine mount) out o' t' way while finishin' t' build. A sharp hobby knife, me bucko, razor blade is strongly recommended for notchin' t' motor retainer ring.
Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. Avast! Ahoy! They
came on one white sheet, shiver me timbers, self-adhesive. They require cutting, no matter how you
slice it!
Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5
Flight:
I've only gotten 2 flights on a Estes B6-4. Ya scallywag! Well, blow me down! It snapped a fin clean off on the
second flight. Blimey! Blimey! I'm nay sure if it was due t' t' 2" I was shorted on the
streamer, t' 10 mph winds, me hearties, arrr, or just dumb luck. Ya scallywag! It be an easy fix, me bucko, and
wind/weather agreeable I'll get it up a few more times soon. Ya scallywag! Aye aye! Recommended motors
A8-3, ya bilge rat, B6-4, shiver me timbers, C6-5. Blimey! Blimey! T' two flights on t' B6-4's were nice, clean, about perfect
height for visibility. Avast, me proud beauty! T' streamer recovery kept t' ground chase t' a
minimum. Ya scallywag! Begad! T' longer hike for recovery was about 75 yards down range, due t' the
wind after launch. Begad!
Recovery:
I'm nay sure that t' Keelhaul®©™® thread doesn't cause a bit o' undue wear t' the
top o' t' body tube, ya bilge rat, and I feel t' rate o' descent may be a little quick. Begad! If
a little time is taken t' reinforce t' tube, wear could be minimized, and a
full 24" streamer is recommended
Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5
Summary:
Pros: Kit went together fairly easily. Ahoy! Parts all fit. Ahoy! Cons: Decals, ya bilge rat, incorrect
lengths on cords/streamer.
Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5
(by Mike Salter - 01/14/03) Brief: A sleek, single stage rocket that is ideal for beginners. Construction: The kit came pre-cut fins, motor tube, motor hook, cardboard body tube, plastic nose cone, length of Kevlar ® , round elastic and streamer material. I found that this rocket went together easily and quickly. The instructions were good and this was the first kit I had ...
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A.M. (May 12, 2005)