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2007-10-10

Art Applewhite Rockets Stealth 54mm (Kit)

Review

Brief: A three sided pointy shape with jagged edges like the B2 Stealth Bomber. See the pictures. This rocket has nothing in common with a three fins and a nosecone rocket except a motor tube which is 54mm. Construction: The Stealth 54 is constructed from foamboard. It uses quarter ... [More]

2007-06-24

Oregon Scientific ATC-2K Digital Camera (Kit)

Review

(by Greg Lane - 06/24/07) Brief: The Oregon Scientific Action Camera is intended for outside sports enthusiast such as mountain bikers. It comes with attachments for helmets and handlebars. I was encouraged by Pete Barrent of the UK that had several on-boar ... [More]

2007-02-10

Smokin' Rockets Mighty Mo (Kit)

Review

(by Greg Lane - 02/10/07) Brief: The Mighty Mo rocket is based on the Mega Nuke kit from Smokin Rockets, which is no longer available. I was able to obtain the airframe, nose cone, motor tube, centering rings, and custom cut fins from Red Arrow Hobbies. Since my Dad loves Theatre ... [More]

2005-12-21

Pyramid Rockets 9 Inch Flying Pyramid (Kit)

Review

Brief: A pyramid shaped rocket with a rear deployed parachute Construction: The kit comes with a poster board sheet that is pre-cut. When folded and glued, it forms the shell for the pyramid. There are eight laser cut balsa triangles that are paired, glued together, and placed ... [More]

2005-12-18

Art Applewhite Rockets Cluster Flying Saucer (10") (Kit)

Review

Cluster Flying Saucer Kit with 3 complete interchangeable motor mounts that can be changed at any time. Components include cardstock to form the top and bottom, fiberglass tape, foam backed board, 75mm core tube, and motor mount tubes. The assembly is a departure from the usual 3 fins and ... [More]

2005-09-17

Scratch Tubular Crayon (Scratch)

Review

( Contributed - by Greg Lane - 09/17/05) Brief: My Tubular Crayon is a single stage HPR rocket using parachute recovery. It is based on the RalphCo type Crayon Bank 4 inches in diameter and 35 inches long. I found the banks on sale at Toys R Us for $5.99. I decided to use tube ... [More]