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2005-07-27

Anchor 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]

2005-01-22

Estes 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]

2004-08-30

Quest 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]

2004-02-01

Pratt 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]

2004-01-10

Quest 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]

2001-10-10

QuickBurst 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]

2000-11-25

Quest 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]

2000-08-26

North 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]

2000-06-10

Quest 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]

1999-01-01

Custom 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]

1994-01-01

The 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]

0000-00-00

Holverson 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]