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2013-01-07

Review
The Pipeline is a standard engine sport flyer with three canted tube fines. The canted fins induce a spin or roll on ascent. Components I was really impressed with what you get with the kit. The nose cone is well-shaped and made of good-quality balsa. ... [More]

2012-08-01

Odd'l Rockets Adeptor (Other Product)

Review
The "Adeptor" is an "Adapter" that allows you easily and firmly stick a 1/8" or 3/16" launch rod on a standard camera tripod. It doesn't get much simpler than this. You get a metal adapter that, on one end, fits a standard camera tripod bolt. Flip the lid of your ... [More]

2012-07-04

Odd'l Rockets CorkScrew (Kit)

Review
As opposed to typical 3FNC (Three Fins and a Nose Cone) this is 1FNC (One Fin and a Nose Cone) mini-engine sport rocket. Components Overall great components with one exception. BT-5 Body Tube-- Fairly tight tube spirals, I used two coats of primer to fill BT-5 Plastic ... [More]

2011-08-14

Scratch Uranus Explorer 2 (Scratch)

Review
Personal Challenge: A working model built from and themed on Toilet Paper Rolls, Rear Ejection (of course!) and fly-able with C engines Components 8 High-Quality Toilet Paper Roll Centers* BT 5 BT 20 Foam Board to make Adapter Rings Masking Tape (lots and lots of ... [More]

2011-06-13

Estes Flutter-By (Kit)

Review
Brief The Flutter-By is a stubby, futuristic rocket with an uncommon, two-piece tumble recovery method. Components Good quality balsa. Easyto separate the parts, including the strakes. Nice large green adapter ring to slide the lower fin unit into the body. Typical engine ... [More]

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