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2005-07-27Anchor Parachutes Hemispherical Parachutes (Kit)  Review
( Contributed - by Dave Stout - 07/27/05)
Brief:
Anchor parachutes are multi-paneled, shaped parachutes. They are available in
quarter-sphere and hemisphere shapes.
Construction:
The construction of these parachutes is absolutely first rate and are comprised
of 6 or 8 separate ... [More]
2005-01-22Estes Enduring Freedom Patriot M104 (Kit)  Review This is a single-staged, standoff-scale model of a Patriot test round.
Other reviewers have done excellent breakdowns on the kit contents, so I will not repeat them here. However, one change is that my Patriot came with the new, cheap rubber band shock cord. This was immediately canned!
The ... [More]
2004-08-30Quest Aerobee Hi (Kit)  Review
Brief:
The Quest Aerobee Hi is a single stage, parachute recovery sport scale model.
When I was a kid, one of the things that said "science" and
"speed" to me was the Aerobee Hi sounding rocket. Pictures of them
seemed to be everywhere! I was delighted to win one of ... [More]
2004-02-01Pratt Hobbies Pioneer (Kit)  Review
Brief:
The Pioneer is a single-staged model rocket aimed at educational groups.
Construction:
The Pratt Pioneer Kit Contains:-
1 nice white glassine coated body tube
3 pre-cut hard balsa fins
1 plastic nose cone. This is very well-made with minimal molding flash.
1 ... [More]
2004-01-10Quest Totally Tubular (Kit)  Review Single stage, tube finned sport rocket.
The Totally Tubular kit includes six glossy blue tube fins, a glossy yellow main BT, a yellow plastic nose cone, and color coded motor mount parts. It also has a bright pink 24" streamer and the typical Quest Kevlar/elastic shock cord mount.
This bird ... [More]
2001-10-10QuickBurst Nova Launch System (Kit)  Review The Nova is a modular, self-contained 12V launch system. This test is a result of my being asked to beta-test one of Quickburst's early production units by its owner. I got to torture the controller without thought of its survival, and if it survived got to keep it. Of course, I agreed to the ... [More]
2000-11-25Quest Apollo (Kit)  Review The Apollo is a scale-look sport payloader.
The Apollo comes with three of Quest's nice white glassine body tubes, a motor mount assembly, some Kevlar thread, and an assortment of plastic pieces- nose cone, two transitions, four fins, and two special rings that mount the fins OUTSIDE the body ... [More]
2000-08-26North Coast Rocketry Bomarc Flight Oscillated slightly despite added nose weight. Low altitude, descended fast. Disappointing flight, not worth all the work to build & modify!! - F40-4 [More]
2000-06-10Quest Totally Tubular Flight Adjusted pad, bird took off very rapidly for an arrow-straight boost. Ejection just before apogee with bird nearly out of sight, streamer deployed slowly but did job. Landed 100' from pad! - C6-5 [More]
Quest Totally Tubular Flight Notes Took off like a shot on a very slightly curving path. Curve became more pronounced at burnout. Rocket just had stopped coasting and nosed over when ejection charge fired. Nice flight. - B6-4 [More]
Quest Totally Tubular Flight Rapid liftoff, straight boost. Wobbled a bit during coast. Streamer didn't deploy fully; rocket spun rapidly on descent; landed hard. Shock cord nearly twisted apart,motor hook bent. Sooty tail deposits - B8-5 [More]
1999-01-01Custom Rockets Bullet (Kit)  Review Brief The Bullet is a single stage, parachute recovered, scale-look sport bird.
Construction My Bullet came in the now-familiar sturdy plastic bag with a 4-color stuffer card. All parts were in good shape but I think the motor hook is kind of flimsy. The balsa should be of a harder grade ... [More]
1994-01-01The Launch Pad AIM-9L Sidewinder (Plan) (Plan)  Review Brief: The AIM-9L Sidewinder by the Launch Pad is a parachute recovered, scale model missile.
I ordered the Plan-Pak, which contains a parts list, drawings, and VERY COMPREHENSIVE instructions. The parachute is one of TLP's own kits, a tough blue mylar design which includes swivels. Finally, I ... [More]
0000-00-00Holverson Designs Tangent (Kit)  Review
( Contributed - by Dave Stout) Brief:
The Tangent is a single staged sport rocket. It is built with traditional
methods and materials with a couple of new twists.
Construction:
The Tangent came in a bag with 1 laser cut balsa sheet, one beautifully die cut
sheet of centering rings, a ... [More]
Aerotech EconoJet G35 (Motor)  Review Photo courtesy of Aerotech
29mm composite motor.
Flight: I tried this motor out in my scratch-built "Thunderstruck". It's built of LOC and Aerotech components, 2.25" OD X 43" long, and weighs 18 oz. The motor took a moment to pressurize, then SHOT the rocket off the pad. It is loud, raw, ... [More]
Art Applewhite Rockets Cone Rocket 24mm (Kit)  Review
Brief:
The Art Applewhite Cone rocket is a single stage, cone stabilized rocket.
Construction:
Art's rockets are amazing. They are comprised of a small number of lightweight
parts. This kit comes with a 1/4" foamcore board with printed patterns, a
piece of gold mirror cardstock ... [More]
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