Brief:
Converted a Generic Foam Dart to MicroMaxx Power. I hereby dub thee a MicroFoam DARockeT.

Modifications:
A length of barrel was cut from a round pen to form a motor mount tube. Two 1/8" wide centering rings were cut from the "A" casing. The tube was wrapped in masking tape until the rings were a snug fit. The centering rings were CA'd to the MMT. The end plug from the pen was inserted into the MMT to provide blockage for positive engine ejection. The MMT was CA'd into the tail of the foam dart. The forward third of the dart was cut off with a razor knife to provide access for nose weight. A 1" length of "A" casing was used as a coupler of the dart tip to the tail section. A length of ink tube from the pen was cut and taped to the side of the MicroFoam DARockeT to serve as a launch lug.

Construction:
This Custom Modification includes:

• Generic 4.5" hollow foam dart with fins
• Round Barreled BallPoint Pen
• Spent "A" Class Engine Casing
• CA Glue
• Clay
• Cellophane and Masking Tape

This was a seemingly simple conversion, but not without its challenges. The centering rings were so narrow that they started to unwrap during handling. They were kept small to reduce the overall weight and optimize performance from the MicroMaxx engines. Gluing the forward ring in place within the main body was unreliable, so extra CA was used to bond the rear ring thoroughly to the foam tube. The ink tube launch lug was a perfect diameter for the MicroMaxx Launch System Rod. Finding a glue to hold the slick lug to the foam proved problematic, but a piece of cellophane tape made for a secure mount.

Flight:
The new, more powerful, MicroMaxx Motors were used. These are listed as 300 Mil N-Sec, and claim 120 feet Max Altitude. This proved too much thrust for a MicroFoam DARockeT without additional nose weight. It rose about 10 feet and flopped about before ejecting the engine and safely executing a Boink recovery. Clay was used to fill the "A" casing nose coupler, and a second launch yielded a stable thrust with a slight arc-over. The engine ejected, and the DARockeT coasted to spec-busting altitude. The DARockeT crossed over the road and landed on the neighbors front stoop. The nose piece separated during the Boink maneuver. For the third flight, a piece of cellophane tape was used to bind the tip to the tail. Another stable thrust and ejection sent the DARockeT soaring over the neighboring trees. The streamlined nature of the BOINK recovery system allowed the DARockeT to slide through the dense foliage and land unharmed.

Summary:
In summary, this modification explores the top end of the performance envelope defined by MicroMaxx Motors. The BOINK recovery system provides maximum altitude via ballistic coasting, while maintaining a sleek profile for foliage foiling. To sum it up in two words. It's FUN!