Manufacturer: | Roachwerks Custom Turnings |
[Editor's Note: Martin's Saturn 1B is the all-tube version that Roachworks produced, verses the paper wrap-around version]
Brief:
This review is on the Roachwerks 1/130th Saturn 1b. After building a cloned
version of the Estes 1/70 kit a few years ago, I knew I had to have one of
these also. This kit was a limited run by Gordon Agnello of Roachwerks Custom
Machining. If you were lucky enough to get one of these fine kits, and/or know
Gordy, you know the time and effort he puts into them.
Construction:
All parts were received in a nicely sealed package and were all accounted for.
The balsa parts were turned by hand and are just outstanding. Recovery system
consisted of Kevlar®
thread to a nice lengthy black elastic shock cord, to an 18" mylar chute.
The nice waterslide decals I believe came from JimZ. Fin templates, escape
tower shroud, and scalloped transition patterns were also provided.
PROs:
CONs:
Finishing:
Finishing was done in the classic Saturn 1b paint pattern. I did add a few
extras to my model, like corrugated wraps, retro rockets, and discharge tubes.
With all the extras I gave it and the 1b paint, I would have to say it's a
skill level 4-5 kit but only because of it's size.
Construction Rating: 5 out of 5
Flight:
No flights to date.
Summary:
I believe this to be an all around excellent quality kit. Well planed and
thought out.If you have the chance to acquire one, or can talk Gordy into
making another run, get one, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
[Editor's Note: John's Saturn 1B is the paper wrap-around version that Roachworks produced, verses the all-tube version] Brief: This a semi-scale Saturn 1B based on a BT-60 airframe and 18mm motor mount. It uses standard parachute recovery. Construction: The kit comprised of a number of parts including: Body tube Upper LM tube Printed body wraps and shrouds Custom ...
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