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Contributed by Frank Casey
 Brief:
Large Mid-engine rocket with dual parachutes.
Construction:
The model came in a huge box. It was dented but there was no damage. Parts in
the kit:
- Nose cone
- Shock cords
- Parachutes
- Engine tube holder
- Engine tube
- Tail cone
- Four fins
- Engine hook
- Cardboard adapter ring to use with D motors
- Instructions
The instructions are easy to follow and there are plenty of illustrations.
Ease of build should be a Skill Level 3 because it isn't that hard to build.
Just take your time on the fins.
Only tools needed are scissors, glue, plastic cement, tape, and a ruler.
Finishing:
The paint job rocks! I didn't do the camouflage because I wasn't that good at
it, so I had my mom do it. She did a wonderful job. Then I applied the decals,
however, there aren't that many. Once finished, the rocket looks absolutely
beautiful!
Construction Rating:
5
out of 5
Flight:
My V2 has had 3 flights on D12-3s. The parachutes leave a lot to be desired. On
flight 1, both chutes melted because I put the wadding in the engine tube, so
it was my fault.
Flight 2 was a little better, although it did tip in mid-air. Apogee was
not good either. The chute on the nose cone didn't bother to open and the BT
shock cord snapped. Unbelievably, each time it fell (about 150 feet) there was
no damage! For what little cement I used, it survived.
Flight 3 was perfect! Nice takeoff with lots of smoke. It did weathercock
over but the chutes ejected before it fell too much. This time the chutes
worked! The body still landed hard, so I would recommend a larger chute for the
body and a smaller chute for the nose cone.
Recovery:
Recovery is via 2 24" chutes. They melted in flight 1, didn't open on
flight 2, and worked on flight 3. The rocket fell on flights 1-2, but survived
with no damage.
Flight Rating:
4
out of 5
Summary:
An excellent rocket that's great for small fields.
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5 Flight Log| Date | Rocket Name | Motor(s) | Altitude | Notes |
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| 2002-05-25 | Mike Doherty's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | E15-4 | - | This kit ROCKS on this motor. First flight for kit & my first E flight ever. Awesome. only bummer... | | 2002-07-13 | Mich Henshaw's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F21-6 | - | Took advice on NOT using E size engines for this ship. The F21 in this model was my first... | | 2002-07-16 | Robert Vaughan's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | E9-4 | - | Absolutely beautiful flight. NC 'chute tangled in body 'chutes, came down quick. Cracked two fins... | | 2002-08-24 | Christian Voto's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F21-6 | - | Awesome boost with slight spiraling probably due to warped plastic fins. Over 800 feet. Both... | | 2002-09-14 | Joe Skitka's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | 2xE9-4 | - | A dual 24mm motor mount works great in this rocket and allows you to get the speed of an AP motor... | | 2002-10-05 | Randy Powell's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F20-4 | - | This was the maiden flite for this rocket.It boosted well and weather-cocked.The delay was real... | | 2002-10-20 | Randy Powell's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F20-4 | - | definitely needs a G for max altitude...looks very realistic when boosting. | | 2003-04-12 | Randy Powell's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | G38-4 | - | | | 2003-04-16 | Fred Dilley's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | 4xE9-9 | 250 feet | This rocket weathercocked severely. Flight was to 250 feet. Rocketwas headed towards the ground... | | 2003-04-19 | William Beggs's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | E9-4 | - | Great flight and recovery. | | 2003-08-17 | Rod Thrasher's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | E9-4 | - | Kit too heavy for an E9. Does not accelerate fast enough to get up straight. Arced over and flew... | | 2003-09-07 | Chris Douglas's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | E9-4 | 500 feet | Built and flew per Estes instructions, everything stock with no modifications. Spectacular flight... | | 2003-09-21 | Randy Powell's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | G38-4 | - | both G38s in this pack ejected way too early...hope that doesn't continue...rocket was'nt hurt. | | 2003-10-18 | Jason Vennard's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F21-6 | - | Built completely stock except for recovery system which is all kevlar. Perfect quick boosted... | | 2004-04-04 | Brian Jarchow's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | E9-4 | - | Third flight for my V-2, and definitely the best. Would have launched it again that day but I... | | 2004-04-10 | William Beggs's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | E9-4 | - | Good flight. Damaged one fin on landing. | | 2004-05-02 | Tim Doll's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | E18-4 | - | Slight weathercock off the rod, but otherwise a near perfect flight. Next time it gets an F motor. | | 2004-06-14 | Tim Baumgart's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | E9-4 | - | Built stock with epoxy putty fin fillets, launched off a 6 foot high steel rod. Nice long burn on... | | 2004-06-26 | David Logan's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | E18-4 | - | Used a single PML 24 inch chute which brought it down a little too fast. Luckily it landed in some... | | 2004-06-27 | David Logan's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F21-6 | - | Great motor for this one. Rod whip sent it with the wind, and use of a 30 inch chute made for a... | | 2004-07-10 | Greg Deeter's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F50-4 | - | 29mm Aerotech cooling baffle upgrade. Very loud flight, twisted a little on the way up. Came down... | | 2004-07-11 | Terry Fernandes's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | 2xD12-3 | - | Flies quite nice with double D12-3's. Recovered with a 24 spherachute. Perfect flight. Nice to see... | | 2004-07-24 | Greg Deeter's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F50-4 | - | Extremely loud lift off. Someone commented that we should have ear plugs when using the F50 in... | | 2004-08-28 | Clive Davis's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F21-6 | - | Great flight for this motor. Very stable, great ascent. I should have gone with the F21-4, because... | | 2004-08-28 | Greg Deeter's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F50-4 | - | Extremely loud and nice boost. Some typical twisting. Landed to scale. Nose cone ejected but 30... | | 2004-09-11 | William Beggs's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | E9-4 | - | Parabolic flight. Damage on landing. | | 2004-10-26 | Robert Buss's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | D12-3 | - | Perfect flight and recovery. No weathercocking. This is a good small field motor. | | 2004-11-02 | Robert Buss's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F21-4 | - | Wow! What a performance boost. Some weathercocking (wind was picking up by now). Long walk to... | | 2005-10-15 | Greg Deeter's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F50-6 | - | Brought this bird out of retirement this morning and launched it at NASA's Johnson Space Center on... | | 2006-05-21 | Hank Coates's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | E15-7 | - | Very nice boost. Coast to about 750 ft then turned over. Screamed towards the ground. Ejected... | | 2006-06-18 | Paul Bethel's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F12-3 | - | 10th flight!Built w epoxy,old dependable. | | 2006-07-21 | Anonymous Joe's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | E9-4 | - | Slowest liftoff ever seen. Flew to about 150 ft. This motor is good, but I might try an E15 or an... | | 2007-04-01 | Dave Hein's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | E28-4 | - | Amateur Rocketeers of Texas Launch at Meek Ranch, TX. Perfect launch and recovery. | | 2007-05-19 | Dave Hein's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F24-6 | - | Amateur Rocketeers of Texas launch at Meek Ranch. I drilled out the delay element to reduce the... | | 2007-06-02 | Dave Hein's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F39-4 | - | | | 2007-08-25 | Dave Hein's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F39-4 | - | Cracked a fin on landing. Can be repaired. | | 2007-09-10 | Ed Boyd's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F24-4 | 900 feet | The AT F24-4W is easily the best motor for this kit. I have tried numerous other engines (forget... | | 2009-09-07 | Ed Boyd's Estes V-2 (E-motor Version) | F35-5 | 750 feet | Tested with the AT F35-5W...excellent flight near Mannheim Germany; V-2 right at home. Combo very... |
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