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Contributed by Ray King
Brief:
I built this as part of the EMRR Challenge #7 as outlined I built this exactly as the
instructions specify and then built a second with my own modifications. This rocket is a Semi-Scale version of the US
Army Patriot Air Defense Missile. The rocket is designed to use an 18mm engine and 12” parachute recovery.
Construction:
- 2 – BT-60 White Body Tube (6.625” Long)
- 1 - Yellow Body Tube (3.25” Long)
- 1 – Blue 18mm Engine Tube
- 1 - Nose Cone (#72057)
- 2 - Body Tube Couplers
- 1 - Launch Lug – 2.375” Long
- 1 - Std Engine Hook
- 1 - Green Engine Block
- 2 - Engine Centering Rings
- Balsa Fins (3/32” Pre-cut Sheet)
- 18” – 1/8” Shock Cord
- 12” Plastic Parachute
- Decal Sheet
I have to admit it has been a while since I built a rocket completely as the instructions specify. The
construction was pretty basic and as usual the Estes instructions were very good. Nice pictures and clear explanations
where necessary. This is a basic 4 fin rocket with no real “Gotcha’s”. I would recommend making a copy
of page 1 and 2 of the instruction page prior to cutting out the tube marking guide. Once you do this you lose some of
page 2 which could be helpful for any re-builds.
Finishing:
In this case I didn’t finish these because I ran out of time to get my review complete
so I chose to fly this naked. I did apply a couple of coats of Emery’s Wood Putty thinned with water to the tube
and fins. I sanded these smooth. My plan is to paint both as the instructions outline – I will add some pictures
of the painted versions to the flight log pictures.
 
 
Construction Rating: 4 out of 5
Flight:
I flew this rocket on 3 different engines: A8-3, B6-4 and C6-5. As I predicted, the A8-3 was
scary. The rocket only flew about 100 feet, but the parachute did deploy and the rocket was recovered without damage.
The B6-4 and C6-5 were much better flights. There was very little wind and on the C6-5 this rocket flies high –
AWESOME!!!
  
Recovery:
On all 3 flights the recovery was prefect, as I mentioned above the A8-3 is a little weak and
the parachute barely had time to open. On the C6-5 even with the 12” parachute the rocket took about 60+ second to
land.
Flight Rating: 4 out of 5
Summary:
Great Flights + Great Recovery = Great Rocket
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 Flight LogComments: - Post a Comment -
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