Quest Micro Maxx Super Value Starter Set

Quest - Micro Maxx Super Value Starter Set {Launch/Starter Set}

Contributed by Jesse

Construction Rating: starstarstar_borderstar_borderstar_border
Flight Rating: starstarstar_borderstar_borderstar_border
Overall Rating: starstarstar_borderstar_borderstar_border
Manufacturer: Quest

Quest Micro Maxx Super Value Starter Set

Brief:
This kit is complete and ready to go with 9 rockets, one flying saucer, a launch pad, motors, igniters, and a 9V launch controller. The controller beeps and lights up when the key is inserted and ready to go.

Construction:
No real components here, just install the battery in the controller, set the launch rod in the stand, and you are ready to go,

PROs: No building at all. Everything is ready to go.

CONs: None.

Quest Micro Maxx Super Value Starter Set

Finishing:
None required.

Construction Rating: 2 out of 5

Flight:
First flight was a long time coming. Went though about 5 igniters before giving up and using Estes igniters. Also there was a problem with parts separating that shouldn't have, so you better have some CA with you as you will probably need it. Good flights other than that. Most went about 100 feet up with ejection right at apogee and recovered after landing in street. No other damage other than that of the ejection charge blowing out nose cone.

Second flight was the flying saucer. It went about 20 feet up and about 15 feet to the side. Cute flight.

Quest Micro Maxx Super Value Starter Set Third flight was the Critical Mass rocket which went a good 110 feet up and ejected at apogee but the nose cone blew out again.

Flight Rating: 2 out of 5

Summary:
PROs: Cute rockets that can be flown most anywhere.

CONs: poor construction.

If you can get this one half off the normal price it is OK, but would not recommend that anyone pay full price though.

Overall Rating: 2 out of 5

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