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2005-12-12
Scratch Lil Spike (Scratch)
Review
( Contributed - by Michael J. Mangieri - 12/12/05)
Brief:
A simple but nice looking 3FNC paper rocket.
Construction:
The majority of the rocket, except for the shock cord and streamer, is made of
110# cardstock paper. The fin cores are cut from presentation board. The
template and ... [More]
2005-11-27
Scratch Mustang Jr. (Scratch)
Review
( Contributed - by Michael J. Mangieri - 11/27/05)
Brief:
The Mustang Jr. is a half-scale version of the single stage mid-power Mustang
from AeroTech. I've always thought the Mustang was a great kit--slender rocket,
good looks, and great performer. I always wanted to fly here at home in ... [More]
2005-11-11
Scratch Z7 (Scratch)
Review
( Contributed - by Michael J. Mangieri - 11/11/05)
Brief:
The Z7 is a 24mm dual stage sport rocket with sleek but simple design and a
beautiful gold/white color scheme. Features a large payload bay and 18"
parachute.
Construction:
Sustainer parts list:
1 Body Tube ... [More]
2005-11-10
Public Missiles Ariel (Kit)
Review
Brief:
Single stage HPR sport rocket with parachute recovery.
Construction:
The components are all top-notch. The kit contains two Quantum Polymer (QT)
body tubes: a main airframe and a 9" long payload section. The main
airframe is slotted, always a nice touch, and the payload ... [More]
Semroc SLS Scorpion (Kit)
Review
Brief:
The SLS Scorpion is Semroc's Large Scale (SLS) reproduction of the Centuri
Scorpion Space Probe from 1965.
CONSTRUCTION: (
5
out of 5)
I've only purchased a couple of rockets from Semroc, but I must tell you, I
am very impressed with the quality of the kits in general and ... [More]
