Construction Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
Flight Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
Overall Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
Manufacturer: | Estes |
Brief:
This is the mini engine powered version of the Naboo Royal Starship. It has a
streamer deployment.
Construction:
The rocket comes pre-assembled, you merely have to glue on the clear plastic
wings and tie the streamer on.
The instructions are very easy, there are only 3 assembly steps, and 1 motor placement step. I used Testors plastic cement that is available at any hobby shops/craft store.
Finishing:
The rocket is pre-finished with no decals.
Construction Rating: 4 out of 5
Flight:
This little thing flies great. It spins on the way up, but flew pretty
straight. I used a shorter launch rod to minimize whip. I only use Estes A10-3T
engines.
Recovery:
It has very good flights, and the streamer usually deploys just after apogee. I
don't think it reaches 300 feet, more around 200-250 feet. It goes about as
high as the Moondog.
Flight Rating: 4 out of 5
Summary:
PRO - great fun to fly and the shock cord did not break yet.
CON - wish it had a Quest style Kevlar® shock cord.
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5
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