Estes SR-X

Estes - SR-X {Kit} (2115) [1995-1998]

Contributed by Bruce Markielewski

Manufacturer: Estes
[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.




(Sport Rocketry - May/Jun 1996 - page 15 - by Bruce Markielewski) 

Picture provided by Michael Wanzong"The kit has very few parts - only a dozen or so on the glider portion of the kit." 
"The boost phase is made possible by a "Power Pod" that is ejected at apogee and is recovered separately." 
"The main body is unique, being made from thin molded sheets of styrofoam that have a very thin, smooth plastic coating on the outer surface." 
"The assembly instructions are excellent, and each step is detailed precisely." 
"I had no problem building the power pod and the main tube, but problems arose when I began to assemble the styrofoam parts. . . Even a light coating of contact cement was enough to disfigure the foam . . ." 
"Another more serious problem was a severe misalignment of the rear of each body half." 
"The decals are the self-adhesive type . . ." 
"The boost was very straight, as expected, and while the glide isn't going to set any duration records, it is impressive for the model's size, and the glider recovers safely." 

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

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