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Contributed by Gary Tortora  Brief:
The Shape Shifter is a kit that I designed for Wildman Rocketry. It is a 2.27-inch, all-fiberglass, dual-deploy kit right out of the bag.
Specifications:
- Over 58 Inches Tall
- Built-Weight Just Over 4 Lbs
- CNC Precision Cut Parts
- CNC Precision Slotted Body tube
- Flies on everything from an H to a J
- Perfect for Level 1 and Level 2
Parts:
- Filament-wound fiberglass nose cone, 12.75" long with coupler and 1/8" Bulk plate (Note: Coupler must be glued in)
- G12 2.27" Upper Body Tube, 16” long
- G12 2.27" Aft Body Tube, 30” long
- G10 Fiberglass 1/8” Centering Rings (2)
- G12 38mm Motor Mount, 13" long
- G12 Coupler, 7" long with 1" switch band
- 1/8" Coupler Bulk plates, (2) inner and (2) outer
- TTW G10 Fins 3/32" (3)
Please note that the kit's nose cone doesn't have the aluminum tip.
Construction:
All that's required to assemble a G12 fiberglass rocket is to make sure you give a good sanding to any parts getting epoxy. The Shape Shifter build is pretty straight-forward and self-explanatory.
Finishing:
Finishing is up to the individual, The G12 finishes very nicely though. A light sanding, a good coat of primer, then finish in whatever color you choose. Mine is done in black gloss with Alien Green Vinyl stickers from Stickershock.
Summary:
Bang-for-your-buck, you can't beat a Wildman kit. The Shape Shifter is a great kit for your L1 or L2 if you have the field for it, With its sharp looks, the Shape Shifter is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Flight Log- Post a Comment -
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