Construction Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
Flight Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
Overall Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
Diameter: | 0.98 inches |
Length: | 20.25 inches |
Manufacturer: | Quest |
Skill Level: | 3 |
Style: | Scale |
Brief:
Two-stage scale rocket.
Construction:
Paper tubes, die-cut balsa fins, plastic nose cone, Kevlar®/elastic
shock cord. Motor retaining clips.
This was a really straightforward kit that went together easily. The instructions were well written and clear. The assembly went smoothly. This kit is designed like other Quest kits with their Kevlar® shock cord mount.
The only thing that made this rocket more difficult than regular Quest kits is the number of fins and getting them all to line up properly.
On the downside it does appear that the thickness of the balsa fins was increased from the prototype and the width of the strakes was shortened. They do not look like the cover photo of the model, and the decals do not fit properly because of the size change.
Finishing:
I had difficulty painting the model though it was no fault of the model. (I used incompatible paints and had the
colors eat into the white primer. I had to sand everything off and start over.)
What I do like about Quest kits is the clear step-by-step instructions on how to paint and mask the model to get the desired results.
The bad thing is that the decals do not fit correctly, because the strakes are too short. I had to cut the blue stripes in half to get them to look correct on the model.
Construction Rating: 4 out of 5
Flight:
I flew this model on a C6-0 and A6-4. This model is unique in that it has the two motors separated by about 3/4"
and both have motor clips. You cannot tape the motors together as in Estes kits. I was concerned that the second stage
would not light, but everything went perfectly. Even with only an "A" engine in the second stage the rocket
flew a bit high for my flying field.
Recovery:
The parachute parachute deployed without a hitch. The model really drifts on the chute. You don't want to fly this
model with much wind unless you are prepared for a long walk.
Flight Rating: 4 out of 5
Summary:
The strakes do not match the cover photo (they are thicker and shorter than shown) and require you to modify the
decals to fit. The model looks and flys great.
This rocket might benefit from a spill hole in the chute or even a streamer if you have a soft-landing area.
I am impressed with the performance of this rocket but I will wait for a larger flying field to do my next flights.
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5
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D.K. (November 1, 1999)