Space Case Rocketry Avenger

Space Case Rocketry Avenger

Contributed by Greg Elder

[NAR][Sport Rocketry]

The following excerpt is from "Sport Rocketry". The intention is to allow guests to get a basic feeling about a kit. We strongly suggest that you get a copy of the referenced Sport Rocketry and read the entire article. Inside you will find many helpful hints in construction as well as other useful information. For more information, use the two links above.




(From Sport Rocketry - Sep/Oct 1998 - page 33 - by Greg Elder) 

[Rocket Pic]"The Avenger, produced by a new company named Space Case Rocketry . . . a rocket with 3 fins, a nose cone, and 3 sides. Instead of a round body tube, the Avenger's body is triangular shaped."
". . . uses laser cut wood parts. . . . pre-cut basswood parts."
"Two pages of illustrated instructions are provide, which are easy to follow."
"The pieces for the body and nose cone must be sanded on each side to form a beveled edge. . . to ensure . . . fit . . ."
"Triangular shaped struts are glued in the middle of both the body and nose cone . . ."
"Fins are glued into the three sides of the body via pre-cut slots."
". . . metal tubing serves as the launch lug . . ."
"For the recovery system, one end of an 1/8" wide elastic shock cord . . ."
"A nylon streamer attached to the shock cord . . ."
"For motor retention, an end cap is glued to the bottom of the rocket."
"The size of the hole is such that a motor will fit tightly in place and be retained by friction."
". . . you must use care . . . so that you do not break the end cap."
"Three self-adhesive decals of the rocket's name are provided with the kit."
"I flew this rocket with a B6-4. I had difficulty getting the motor to fit more than half way into the bottom of the rocket."
"The flight was straight as an arrow and recovery was successful."
"I rate it a skill level 2 kit."

The entire article gives the impression is that this unique kit for an intermediate modeler.

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