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review:003833
Review of the Photon Disruptor. Estes Photon Disruptor: Estes - Photon Disruptor {Kit} (003025) [2010-?] Brief: Kit #3025: The Photon Disruptor by Estes is a Sci-Fi stylized, multi-finned interstellar torpedo carrying a Radiation Flux-tipped warhead. Built by the Space Weapons Division (SWD), it is designated variant: ...
{ "id": 3833, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-02-23", "kit_name": "Photon Disruptor", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703124397.html" }
review:003834
Review of the Maxi Streak. Estes Maxi StreakPlan: Estes - Maxi Streak {Kit} (1387) [1982-1984] Brief: The Estes Maxi Streak #1837 ran from 1982 to 1984. It was rated as a sports flier and was a single-stage, low-power rocket. It was recovered using a 90" streamer. You can use a engine adapter to fly this rocket on 18mm...
{ "id": 3834, "type": "Plan", "date": "2011-03-03", "kit_name": "Maxi Streak", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703124368.html" }
review:003835
Review of the Wizard. Estes Wizard: Estes - Wizard {Kit} (1292) [1978-] Brief: A very easy kit to build, good price. The hobby store I go to sold them in the bulk pack and put it on the shelf so it it was even cheaper :) Components: Engine Spacer Engine Block Body Tube Launch Lug Shock Cord Mount Tube Marking Guide Str...
{ "id": 3835, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-03-15", "kit_name": "Wizard", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703155496.html" }
review:003836
Review of the Ballistic Chicken. I Build Rockets Ballistic Chicken: I Build Rockets - Ballistic Chicken Brief: The Ballistic Chicken is a basic 3FNC, 18mm-powered rocket...with a cool chicken-head nose cone. It is the first offering from Australia-based I Build Rockets. This was a beta test build, so the final kit may ...
{ "id": 3836, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-03-21", "kit_name": "Ballistic Chicken", "manufacturer_name": "I Build Rockets", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703123692.html" }
review:003837
Review of the Hermes A-1. Modification Hermes A-1Modification: Modification - Hermes A-1 {Modification} Brief: This review explains how I converted a sport scale Semroc V-2 xKit to a Hermes A-1. Components: The following parts are required: One Semroc V-2 xKit, using the scale fin option 3/32” balsa stock Thin Kevlar t...
{ "id": 3837, "type": "Modification", "date": "2011-03-24", "kit_name": "Hermes A-1", "manufacturer_name": "Modification", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703155454.html" }
review:003838
Review of the Little Joe II. Semroc Little Joe II: Semroc - Little Joe II {Kit} (KS-3) Brief: This 1/70 scale Little Joe II is one of Semroc’s “Retro-Repro” line of kits. It includes a separately bagged Apollo capsule kit and is billed as a Skill Level-4 “Master” kit. The base rocket is probably a ‘3’ but in my book th...
{ "id": 3838, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-03-30", "kit_name": "Little Joe II", "manufacturer_name": "Semroc", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703142743.html" }
review:003841
Review of the Cherokee D (Cloned from a CC Express Kit). Modification Cherokee D (Cloned from a CC Express Kit)Modification: Modification - Cherokee D (Cloned from a CC Express Kit) {Modification} Brief: My clone of the very popular Este's K-47 Cherokee-D that was available from 1971 until 1983. Its 3FNC design and D p...
{ "id": 3841, "type": "Modification", "date": "2011-04-01", "kit_name": "Cherokee D (Cloned from a CC Express Kit)", "manufacturer_name": "Modification", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180719220859.html" }
review:003842
Review of the Mad Dog 4 Dual Deploy. Performance Rocketry Mad Dog 4 Dual Deploy: Performance Rocketry - Mad Dog 4 Dual Deploy {Kit} Brief: The Mad Dog Dual Deploy is a 4 inch all fiberglass kit with classic swept fins and a 54mm motor mount that when finished, stands just shy of 8 foot tall. Its a versatile rocket, you...
{ "id": 3842, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-04-15", "kit_name": "Mad Dog 4 Dual Deploy", "manufacturer_name": "Performance Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703134650.html" }
review:003843
Review of the 1/3 Scale 5.5" Nike Smoke. Performance Rocketry 1/3 Scale 5.5" Nike Smoke: Performance Rocketry - Nike Smoke 1/3 Scale (5.5) {Kit} Brief: This is Performance Rocketry's 1/3 Scale 5.5" Nike Smoke. The kit stands 77" tall and is made in either G10 or G12. For my kit I wanted a few things different from the ...
{ "id": 3843, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-04-12", "kit_name": "1/3 Scale 5.5\" Nike Smoke", "manufacturer_name": "Performance Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703134660.html" }
review:003844
Review of the Eggscaliber. Estes Eggscaliber: Estes - Eggscaliber {Kit} (2123) [2006-] Brief: Estes latest egg lofting rocket - Eggscaliber 002123 Dual parachute recovery 12 and 18 inch chutes Capable of using a wide range of engines B4-2 , B6-2 , C6-3 , C11-3, D12-3 Skill level 2 Components: 20-inch rocket with a 34 m...
{ "id": 3844, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-04-25", "kit_name": "Eggscaliber", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703155620.html" }
review:003845
Review of the A.R.V. Condor. Estes A.R.V. Condor: Estes - A.R.V. Condor {Kit} (2075) [1993-2004]
{ "id": 3845, "type": "Kit", "date": "2000-08-03", "kit_name": "A.R.V. Condor", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703171989.html" }
review:003846
Review of the MaxTrax. Estes MaxTrax: Estes - MaxTrax {Kit} [?-?]
{ "id": 3846, "type": "Kit", "date": "2002-09-10", "kit_name": "MaxTrax", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704065409.html" }
review:003847
Review of the Flash. Estes Flash: Estes - Flash {Kit} (1233)
{ "id": 3847, "type": "Kit", "date": "2001-07-10", "kit_name": "Flash", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704023095.html" }
review:003848
Review of the Magician. Cliff's Review of Estes Magician #2240: Estes - Magician {Kit} (1943, 2440) [2010-] Brief: The Estes Magician is a Skill Level 3, three-finned 24mm rocket with a small playload scection. At 33 inches tall, it is said to fly to 1600 feet. Components The components in this kit are of good quality ...
{ "id": 3848, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-04-23", "kit_name": "Magician", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703122632.html" }
review:003849
Review of the Super Vega. Estes Super VegaModification: Modification - Super Vega Brief: The Estes Super Vega was among a group of rockets that I received as a Christmas gifts in 1994 after my wife stumbled upon a hobby shop closing sale. (I also received a Hornet, Greyhawk and F-22 Interceptor as a part of this haul, ...
{ "id": 3849, "type": "Modification", "date": "2011-08-30", "kit_name": "Super Vega", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703203093.html" }
review:003850
Review of the Solar Sailer II. Estes Solar Sailer II: Estes - Solar Sailer II {Kit} (2044) [1991-1993] Brief: Having been a fan of the original Solar Sailer back in 1978, I felt fortunate to pick up the reproduction Solar Sailer II in 2001 after being the (shocked) only bidder in an Ebay auction. Although about ten inc...
{ "id": 3850, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-05-15", "kit_name": "Solar Sailer II", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703154986.html" }
review:003851
Review of the Buffalo. HotRod Rockets Buffalo: HotRod Rockets - Buffalo {Kit} Brief: There are two versions of the Buffalo offered by HotRod Rockets, the standard or 'Full Buffalo' which comes with an ejection baffle and 24" nylon parachute, and the 'Buffalo Speed' with comes with a longer 29mm motor mount tube, no baf...
{ "id": 3851, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-05-11", "kit_name": "Buffalo", "manufacturer_name": "HotRod Rockets", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703185029.html" }
review:003852
Review of the Echo. Estes EchoClone: Clone - Estes Echo {Scratch} Brief: The Echo was one of those rockets that Estes seemed to produce as catalog filler in the mid-80's.  Unless you were looking for a very specific color or style of 3fnc bird, there was a good chance you'd look this one over, but it was more than it a...
{ "id": 3852, "type": "Clone", "date": "2012-06-04", "kit_name": "Echo", "manufacturer_name": "Clone", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125004228.html" }
review:003853
Review of the Gargantuan Galaxy Guppy. Scratch Gargantuan Galaxy GuppyUpscale: Scratch - Gargantuan Galaxy Guppy {Scratch} Brief: The GGG is a 24mm powered, 1.59x upscale of the Estes Goonybird Galaxy Guppy. Components: 8" length of BT-80 2.75" BT-50J AR-2050 engine block 2 CR-5080 centering rings PNC-80BB 36" length K...
{ "id": 3853, "type": "Upscale", "date": "2011-05-19", "kit_name": "Gargantuan Galaxy Guppy", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125013536.html" }
review:003854
Review of the D.A.R.T.. Estes D.A.R.T.: Estes - D.A.R.T. {Kit} (1981) [1987-1988] Brief: Sometimes a kit arrives in the mail and you immediately question the state of mind you were in when you bought it.  The Estes D.A.R.T. was that kit for me.  Picked up in an Ebay deal, I swear I have no idea what would have possesse...
{ "id": 3854, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-05-22", "kit_name": "D.A.R.T.", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703165859.html" }
review:003855
Review of the Attack Craft Orion. Estes Attack Craft OrionPlan: Estes - Attack Craft Orion {Kit} (1374) [1982-1984] Brief: The Attack Craft Orion is one of the most unique early-80's designs and likely one of the more difficult cloning projects due to the seldom seen nose cone. I lucked out and won several of the cones...
{ "id": 3855, "type": "Plan", "date": "2011-08-09", "kit_name": "Attack Craft Orion", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703165866.html" }
review:003856
Review of the Stealth Interceptor. Custom Rockets Stealth Interceptor: Clone - Stealth Interceptor {Scratch} Brief: The Stealth Interceptor was a cool, Centuri-esque space fighter from the early days of Custom Rockets.  I picked mine up when my brother in law and I stopped in a local hobby shop to pick up extra motors ...
{ "id": 3856, "type": "Kit", "date": "2013-05-02", "kit_name": "Stealth Interceptor", "manufacturer_name": "Custom Rockets", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703131398.html" }
review:003857
Review of the The Zorch. Scratch The ZorchOriginal Design / Scratch Built: Scratch - The Zorch {Scratch} Brief: The Zorch is my personal version of the Estes S.P.E.V., having come to be as a result of a trip through the junk pile in my shop.  It uses parts from one previously flown and damaged classic, from a never com...
{ "id": 3857, "type": "Scratch", "date": "2011-08-04", "kit_name": "The Zorch", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704092214.html" }
review:003858
Review of the Centuri U.S.S. America. Clone Centuri U.S.S. AmericaClone: Clone - Centuri U.S.S. America {Scratch} Brief: I've been a big fan of the Centuri Super Kits since I saw an E.S.S. Raven launched and treed back in 1977.  I rescued the carcass of that unfortunate victim of "launch fever", but the month+ of tree ...
{ "id": 3858, "type": "Clone", "date": "2012-05-13", "kit_name": "Centuri U.S.S. America", "manufacturer_name": "Clone", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251124234248.html" }
review:003860
Review of the Extreme Wildman. Wildman Rocketry Extreme Wildman: Wildman Rocketry - Extreme Wildman {Kit} Brief: The Extreme Wildman is a 4-inch-diameter 100-inch long 75mm MMT all-fiberglass 3FNC kit.  I bought one during Wildman Rocketry's "Black Saturday" sale right after Thanksgiving 2010 (1/3 off!) with the idea o...
{ "id": 3860, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-06-02", "kit_name": "Extreme Wildman", "manufacturer_name": "Wildman Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703190641.html" }
review:003861
Review of the Flutter-By. Estes Flutter-By: Estes - Flutter-By {Kit} (003013)
{ "id": 3861, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-06-13", "kit_name": "Flutter-By", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704081612.html" }
review:003863
Review of the Athena. Estes Athena: Estes - Athena {Kit} (2452) [2010-] Brief: This kit comes in a box and is basically "Ready To Fly". Simply tie the parachute onto the nose cone and it's ready to launch. This was the first model rocket I launched. It flew nicely on the recommended A8-3 engine. My fiance and I decided...
{ "id": 3863, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-06-19", "kit_name": "Athena", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703191418.html" }
review:003864
Review of the Little Red Speedo. Scratch Little Red SpeedoOriginal Design / Scratch Built: Scratch - Little Red Speedo {Scratch} Brief: This is my submission for the EMRR Spaceship Design Competition as well as the EMRR Challenge #4. The rocket is designed to use an 18mm engine and 18” parachute recovery. OK – the name...
{ "id": 3864, "type": "Scratch", "date": "2011-06-29", "kit_name": "Little Red Speedo", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125001780.html" }
review:003865
Review of the Blue Hawk. Scratch Blue HawkOriginal Design / Scratch Built: Scratch - Blue Hawk {Scratch} Brief: This is my second submission for the EMRR Spaceship Design Competition. The rocket is designed to use an 24mm engine, rear engine ejection and 18” parachute recovery. The name Blue Hawk was chosen by my famil...
{ "id": 3865, "type": "Scratch", "date": "2011-06-29", "kit_name": "Blue Hawk", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125010210.html" }
review:003867
Review of the X-Celerator. Rocketry Warehouse X-Celerator: Rocketry Warehouse - X-Celerator (RW-XCELERATOR) [2010-] Brief: The X-Celerator is a 4" all G12 fiberglass kit from Rocketry Warehouse. This kit Features Router beveled fin edges Precision routed fin slots Flies on anything from an I to an L Weight 9 Lbs Almost...
{ "id": 3867, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-07-03", "kit_name": "X-Celerator", "manufacturer_name": "Rocketry Warehouse", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704194016.html" }
review:003868
Review of the HL-20 Lifting Body. Quest HL-20 Lifting Body: Quest - HL-20 {Kit} (2008) [1994-2010]
{ "id": 3868, "type": "Kit", "date": "1998-01-01", "kit_name": "HL-20 Lifting Body", "manufacturer_name": "Quest", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703132671.html" }
review:003869
Review of the HL-20 Lifting Body. Quest HL-20 Lifting Body: Quest - HL-20 {Kit} (2008) [1994-2010]
{ "id": 3869, "type": "Kit", "date": "1999-01-01", "kit_name": "HL-20 Lifting Body", "manufacturer_name": "Quest", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703132172.html" }
review:003870
Review of the Maxi-Wizard. Scratch Maxi-WizardUpscale: Scratch - Maxi-Wizard {Scratch} Brief: BT-80, E-powered 3.5x upscale of the Estes Wizard, one of my favorite rockets of the 70's.  As you might imagine, this was a fairly simple build, but that didn't stop me from finding a way to make a "gotcha" of my very own.   ...
{ "id": 3870, "type": "Upscale", "date": "2011-07-25", "kit_name": "Maxi-Wizard", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125025638.html" }
review:003871
Review of the Magician. Estes Magician: Estes - Magician {Kit} (1943, 2440) [2010-] Brief: The Magician is a typicial Estes rocket with D and E engine power. Some of the parrts had to be sanded down to fit. The only problem was the coupler and the main body tube and lower body tube was a very tight fit and was hard to ...
{ "id": 3871, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-07-15", "kit_name": "Magician", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704093949.html" }
review:003873
Review of the Strong Arm. Aerotech Strong Arm: Aerotech - Strong Arm {Kit} (89017) [1992-] Brief: The Aerotech Strong Arm rocket is a mid power rocket designed for "E" through "G" impulse motors. It is a sleeker version of the ARM-78 STARM and is on retail for about $70. I found it on sale for about $50, and couldn't r...
{ "id": 3873, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-07-16", "kit_name": "Strong Arm", "manufacturer_name": "Aerotech", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703132013.html" }
review:003875
Review of the Cee-Yah. ModelRockets.us Cee-Yah: ModelRockets.us - Cee-Yah {Kit} (MR-01001) Brief: A simple rocket, competitively priced with excellent materials, far superior to comparable Estes kits. Components: The body has markings for the fins and lug - very handy.  The fins are thick and laser cut, very nice.  The...
{ "id": 3875, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-07-25", "kit_name": "Cee-Yah", "manufacturer_name": "ModelRockets.us", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703132100.html" }
review:003876
Review of the Bomarc. Scratch BomarcUpscale: Scratch - Bomarc {Scratch} Brief: This is a scratchbuilt upscaled semi-scale version of the Estes Bomarc kit.  The rocket actually began life as an Estes "Screamin Mimi" which I had built but never launched.  I was never very excited by the rocket and decided to try somethin...
{ "id": 3876, "type": "Upscale", "date": "2011-09-27", "kit_name": "Bomarc", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180721081057.html" }
review:003877
Review of the Flying Frog 3. Scratch Flying Frog 3Original Design / Scratch Built: Scratch - Flying Frog 3 {Scratch} Brief: The Flying Frog 3 is a scratch built 3" diameter dual deploy rocket.  I used double tube construction for extra strength - the airframe is reinforced internally with tube couplers. Components: Par...
{ "id": 3877, "type": "Scratch", "date": "2011-08-22", "kit_name": "Flying Frog 3", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125025153.html" }
review:003878
Review of the X-13. SureFire Rockets X-13: SureFire Rockets - Explorer X-13 {Kit} Brief: Custom build and decorate your own 13" model rocket with the Explorer X-13 kit. SureFire Rockets has brought a new concept. The Explorer X-13 is the first in a line of rockets that gives the student control over both the look and d...
{ "id": 3878, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-08-10", "kit_name": "X-13", "manufacturer_name": "SureFire Rockets", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704023880.html" }
review:003879
Review of the Nell. FlisKits Nell: FlisKits - Nell {Kit} (SC003) Brief: A truly-historical model of the most significant rocket ever flown in the United States--Robert Goddard's first liquid-fuel rocket, Nell. Components: The kit includes five different sizes of body tube (BT-70, BT-60, BT-55, BT-20, and BT-2), a balsa...
{ "id": 3879, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-08-11", "kit_name": "Nell", "manufacturer_name": "FlisKits", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703140029.html" }
review:003880
Review of the Uranus Explorer 2. Scratch Uranus Explorer 2Original Design / Scratch Built: Scratch - Uranus Explorer 2 {Scratch} Brief: Personal Challenge: A working model built from and themed on Toilet Paper Rolls, Rear Ejection (of course!) and fly-able with C engines Components: 8 High-Quality Toilet Paper Roll Cen...
{ "id": 3880, "type": "Scratch", "date": "2011-08-14", "kit_name": "Uranus Explorer 2", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125002036.html" }
review:003881
Review of the Viking V. FSI Viking VClone: Clone - Viking V {Scratch} Brief: The Viking 5 was the last in the Viking series, a tube-finned family of performance birds from Flight Systems, Inc.  I was looking at http://www.ninfinger.org/rockets/rockets.html for something different and seldom seen to build before NARAM 5...
{ "id": 3881, "type": "Clone", "date": "2012-01-16", "kit_name": "Viking V", "manufacturer_name": "FSI", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703173866.html" }
review:003882
Review of the Vagabond. Estes Vagabond: Estes - Vagabond (003217) Brief: 003217 - Vagabond Description Skill Level 2 Standing almost 3 feet tall, this amazing rocket can reach heights of 1275 feet. Launched on D and E engines, this rocket is sure to be a crowd pleaser. 003217 - Vagabond Description: Skill Level 2 Stand...
{ "id": 3882, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-08-15", "kit_name": "Vagabond", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703135525.html" }
review:003883
Review of the Vector Force. Estes Vector Force: Estes - Vector Force {Kit} (003210) Brief: The design of the Vector Force appears to have been inspired by military air-defense missles, but it is not a scale or pseudo-scale model by any means. It's just (to me) a good-looking kit. It is fairly large and uses standard 18...
{ "id": 3883, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-08-17", "kit_name": "Vector Force", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703193526.html" }
review:003885
Review of the Endeavour. Public Missiles Endeavour: Public Missiles - Endeavour {Kit} Brief: 4" Quantum tube version of the PML Endeavour configured for dual deployment. Components: PML Endeavour Kit (Quantum Tube version) Add-ons PML 54mm motor tube (17") PML centering ring (4" to 54mm) PML 4" bulkhead plates and coup...
{ "id": 3885, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-03-12", "kit_name": "Endeavour", "manufacturer_name": "Public Missiles", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703140196.html" }
review:003886
Review of the Bobcat Special. Scratch Bobcat SpecialOriginal Design / Scratch Built: Scratch - Bobcat Special {Scratch} Brief: 2.6" high power rocket with a payload section.  I originally intended this project to be a clone of BSD Rocketry's 38 Special, but I decided to use a stock PML fin design rather than make custo...
{ "id": 3886, "type": "Scratch", "date": "2011-09-13", "kit_name": "Bobcat Special", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251124223028.html" }
review:003887
Review of the Horizon. BSD High Power Rocketry Horizon: BSD High Power Rocketry - Horizon {Kit} Brief: BSD Horizon (4") with 38mm motor mount.  I flew this rocket stock for my Level 1, and I later modified it to use dual deployment for my Level 2. Components: BSD Rocketry Horizon (4" diameter) with 38mm motor mount and...
{ "id": 3887, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-10-21", "kit_name": "Horizon", "manufacturer_name": "BSD High Power Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703190591.html" }
review:003891
Review of the Stealth. Estes Stealth: Estes - Stealth {Kit} (1929) [1984-1991] Brief: This is a Futuristic style kit, aparently meant to look like a interceptor/fighter capable of atmospheric and space flight. Skill level 3 due to the plastic body. Components: This build was actually part kit, part cloning for me. I go...
{ "id": 3891, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-05-29", "kit_name": "Stealth", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703131190.html" }
review:003892
Review of the Drago. Wildman Rocketry Drago: Wildman Rocketry - Drago {Kit} Brief: The Drago is a 54mm all fiberglass, 3FNC rocket with a 29mm motor mount.  I plan to fly it with a variety of G and H motors. Components: Kit includes: Fiberglass airframe (36" long) Fiberglass nose cone and bulk plate 29mm motor tube (10...
{ "id": 3892, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-10-19", "kit_name": "Drago", "manufacturer_name": "Wildman Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703133956.html" }
review:003893
Review of the Metalizer. Estes Metalizer: Estes - Metalizer {Kit} (2168) [2006-] Brief: E2X single-stage rocket kit with silver metallic finish. Components: Components: Nose cone Body tube (launch lugs and elastic shock cord pre-installed) 2-piece plastic fin and engine module Parachute Construction is quick and easy. ...
{ "id": 3893, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-09-14", "kit_name": "Metalizer", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703193548.html" }
review:003895
Review of the UP Aerospace SpaceLoft. Estes UP Aerospace SpaceLoft: Estes - UP Aerospace SpaceLoft {Kit} (1793) Brief: The Estes UP Aerospace SpaceLoft is a BT-5 size, 13 mm mini motor-powered flying scale model of the SpaceLoft suborbital launch vehicle that is built and flown by UP Aerospace, which is based in New Me...
{ "id": 3895, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-09-15", "kit_name": "UP Aerospace SpaceLoft", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703205018.html" }
review:003898
Review of the Flair Patriot. MPC Flair Patriot: MPC - Flare-Patriot {Kit} (R-212) [1969-1978] Brief: Vintage rocket kit from MPC. Components: This kit comes packaged more like a plastic model than the traditional model rocket "plastic bag and header".  Since MPC also made plastic models, I suppose it made sense for the...
{ "id": 3898, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-09-11", "kit_name": "Flair Patriot", "manufacturer_name": "MPC", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703134070.html" }
review:003902
Review of the Zepher 5. Flight Dynamics Zepher 5: Flight Dynamics - Zepher 5 {Kit} Brief: This was a long ago Ebay win that started off badly when the rocket didn't arrive for two and a half weeks, despite my making payment within hours of the auction end.  My enthusiasm for the project started off low, then sank when ...
{ "id": 3902, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-03-04", "kit_name": "Zepher 5", "manufacturer_name": "Flight Dynamics", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703115826.html" }
review:003903
Review of the Interplanetary Shuttle. Sunward Aerospace Interplanetary Shuttle: Sunward Aerospace - Interplanetary Shuttle {Kit} Brief: This kit caught my eye because of its unique look and spacey design. Components: The kit comes with a motor mount assembly, body tube, laser-cut balsa fins, a larger diameter central t...
{ "id": 3903, "type": "Kit", "date": "2016-08-01", "kit_name": "Interplanetary Shuttle", "manufacturer_name": "Sunward Aerospace", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703135439.html" }
review:003904
Review of the Flying Pumpkin. Rocketry Warehouse Flying Pumpkin: Rocketry Warehouse - Flying Pumpkin Brief: The Flying Pumpkin from Rocketry Warehouse is one of the newest kits in the "Fly Naked" Series. What that means is that all the parts are already colored! They are NOT painted, rather the G12 and G10 fiberglass i...
{ "id": 3904, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-09-28", "kit_name": "Flying Pumpkin", "manufacturer_name": "Rocketry Warehouse", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704194075.html" }
review:003905
Review of the Viking 6. Scratch Viking 6Original Design / Scratch Built: Scratch - Viking 6 {Scratch} Brief: The Viking 6 is an amalgamation of the FSI Viking line, which in real life stopped after the Viking 5.  During my recent cloning of the Viking 5 and upscale of the Viking 2, I screwed up on the measurements for ...
{ "id": 3905, "type": "Scratch", "date": "2012-04-05", "kit_name": "Viking 6", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125121100.html" }
review:003906
Review of the Refit USS Atlantis. Sirius Rocketry Refit USS Atlantis: Sirius Rocketry - Refit USS Atlantis {Kit} (S-0010) Brief: The Refit USS Atlantis is a classy update-upscale of Estes' old USS Atlantis exotic starship. The old one flew on 19mm motors, this one is set up for 21mm. It's mostly a plywood and cardboard...
{ "id": 3906, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-09-29", "kit_name": "Refit USS Atlantis", "manufacturer_name": "Sirius Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704051921.html" }
review:003907
Review of the Pershing 1A. Scratch Pershing 1AOriginal Design / Scratch Built: Scratch - Pershing 1A {Scratch} Brief: This model was my attempt to recreate the Estes "Maxi Brute" Pershing 1A.  I owned one of the Estes kits when I was a kid but never finished it, and I can't even recall whatever became of it.  I have al...
{ "id": 3907, "type": "Scratch", "date": "2011-10-03", "kit_name": "Pershing 1A", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125025847.html" }
review:003909
Review of the Truth, Lies, and O-Rings. Allan McDonald's Truth, Lies, and O-RingsBook/Magazine: University of Florida Press - Truth, Lies, and O-Rings {Book}
{ "id": 3909, "type": "Book", "date": "2011-10-10", "kit_name": "Truth, Lies, and O-Rings", "manufacturer_name": "University of Florida Press", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704013768.html" }
review:003911
Review of the Area 51 Saucer (RTF). Quest Area 51 Saucer (RTF): Quest - Area 51 Saucer {Kit}
{ "id": 3911, "type": "Kit", "date": "2004-04-01", "kit_name": "Area 51 Saucer (RTF)", "manufacturer_name": "Quest", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703135672.html" }
review:003914
Review of the Cyclone. Odd'l Rockets Cyclone: Odd'l Rockets - Cyclone {Kit}
{ "id": 3914, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-10-08", "kit_name": "Cyclone", "manufacturer_name": "Odd'l Rockets", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704043011.html" }
review:003915
Review of the FORMULA 54. Rocketry Warehouse FORMULA 54: Rocketry Warehouse - FORMULA 54 {Kit} Brief: The FORMULA 54 by Rocketry Warehouse is an all fiberglass kit, A perfect starter kit for the 1st time builder of an all fibergass rocket. Components: Kit includes: 54mm Fiberglass 5:1 Von Karman Nosecone 54mm G12 Fiber...
{ "id": 3915, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-10-11", "kit_name": "FORMULA 54", "manufacturer_name": "Rocketry Warehouse", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703212729.html" }
review:003917
Review of the GIZMO XL. Performance Rocketry GIZMO XL: Performance Rocketry - GIZMO XL {Kit} Brief: The GIZMO XL from Performance Rocketry is the all new 8" upscaled version of their smaller 5" Gizmo. This baby is one beast of rocket and is sure to turn some heads at any launch. Components: Coming from Performance Rock...
{ "id": 3917, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-10-16", "kit_name": "GIZMO XL", "manufacturer_name": "Performance Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703134690.html" }
review:003918
Review of the Elite. Custom Rockets Elite: Custom Rockets - Elite {Kit} (10025) [1999-] Brief:: A lightweight, minimum diameter egg lofter with an efficient aerodynamic design. Construction:: The kit comes in the typical "hanging bag" style package. As such, it doesn't protect the kit from any damage incurred in shippi...
{ "id": 3918, "type": "Kit", "date": "2002-10-18", "kit_name": "Elite", "manufacturer_name": "Custom Rockets", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703184865.html" }
review:003919
Review of the The Case for Mars. Robert Zubrin's The Case for MarsBook/Magazine: Free Press - The Case for Mars {Book}
{ "id": 3919, "type": "Book", "date": "2011-10-26", "kit_name": "The Case for Mars", "manufacturer_name": "Free Press", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703202510.html" }
review:003921
Review of the Diablo. Scratch DiabloOriginal Design / Scratch Built: Scratch - Diablo {Scratch} Brief: The scratch build is a 4-inch diameter rocket. The nose cone is provided by What's Up Hobbies and is fiberglass. The body tubes I purchased through Giant Leap Rocketry. Originally, I planned to purchase a 48" long Dyn...
{ "id": 3921, "type": "Scratch", "date": "2012-01-25", "kit_name": "Diablo", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-210822140524.html" }
review:003922
Review of the High-Q. Quest Aerospace High-Q: Quest - High-Q {Kit} (5012) Brief: From Quest: High-Q is a great looking and performing mid-size rocket. Over 30 inches tall, the kit features blowmolded plastic nose cone, laser-cut balsa fins and a rugged 29mm diameter motor mount. Flights with an Aerotech F32-6W will go ...
{ "id": 3922, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-01-13", "kit_name": "High-Q", "manufacturer_name": "Quest Aerospace", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180705045868.html" }
review:003923
Review of the 24mm Delta IV Display Stands. DFR Technologies 24mm Delta IV Display Stands: DFR Technologies - 24mm Delta IV Display Stands {Accessory} Brief: DFR Technologies is scheduled to offer display stands for DFR Technologies 24mm motor mount based Delta IV rocket kits. Components: I got ahold of some of the 24m...
{ "id": 3923, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-11-14", "kit_name": "24mm Delta IV Display Stands", "manufacturer_name": "DFR Technologies", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703115092.html" }
review:003924
Review of the Tomahawk SLCM. Quest Tomahawk SLCM: Quest - Tomahawk {Kit} (3007) [1994-] Brief: This is a standard, 18mm powered scale-like model of the US's cruise missle, in service since 1983 or '84 and used by the US Navy as well as the British Royal Navy.  SLCM stands for Surface Launched Cruise Missle.  The actual...
{ "id": 3924, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-12-05", "kit_name": "Tomahawk SLCM", "manufacturer_name": "Quest", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703135648.html" }
review:003925
Review of the Interceptor. Estes Interceptor: Estes - Interceptor {Kit} (1250) [2008-2011,2019-] Brief: Estes re-issue of the original Interceptor. This flies using standard sized 18mm motors.  Any other description of this model would be fruitless - just take a look at the photographs showing the design of the rocket ...
{ "id": 3925, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-06-08", "kit_name": "Interceptor", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703154910.html" }
review:003929
Review of the Dragonite. Estes Dragonite: Estes - Dragonite {Kit} (2169) [2006-] Brief: Basic equipment. Doesn't include launch pad, ignitor, or engines. Does include decals, 12-inch parachute, and three fins. Easy and fun to make (takes about 20 minutes). Components: The fins and nose cone are plastic. Fins easily sna...
{ "id": 3929, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-12-03", "kit_name": "Dragonite", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703154914.html" }
review:003930
Review of the Altimeter One. Altimeter One, Altimeter Two: Jolly Logic - AltimeterOne {Accessory} (AltOne) Brief: The Altimeter One is a very small and easy-to-use altimeter for model rockets, airplanes, kites and even birding. Jolly Logic's Altimeter Two is similar, but has specific features for model rockets only, an...
{ "id": 3930, "type": "Electronics", "date": "2011-12-07", "kit_name": "Altimeter One", "manufacturer_name": "Jolly Logic", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-200127034747.html" }
review:003931
Review of the Maceys Meat Department. Scratch Maceys Meat DepartmentOriginal Design / Scratch Built: Scratch - Maceys Meat Department {Scratch} Brief: This was a scratch built design using leftover paper tubes from the local meat department. Only part that wasn't scratch was the Shockwave nosecone. The original Rocksim...
{ "id": 3931, "type": "Scratch", "date": "2011-12-16", "kit_name": "Maceys Meat Department", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251124224867.html" }
review:003932
Review of the 3-in. Von Karman Fiberglass 6:1 Nosecone. Shockwave Rocketry 3-in. Von Karman Fiberglass 6:1 Nosecone: Shockwave Rocketry - 3-in. Von Karman Fiberglass 6:1 Nosecone {Component} (3-in. Von Karman) Components: For a scratch built project, I purchased a Shockwave fiberglass 3" Von Karman nose cone. I loved t...
{ "id": 3932, "type": "Other Product", "date": "2011-12-21", "kit_name": "3-in. Von Karman Fiberglass 6:1 Nosecone", "manufacturer_name": "Shockwave Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703141939.html" }
review:003935
Review of the UP! Cup. Odd'l Rockets UP! Cup: Odd'l Rockets - UP! Cup {Kit} [2010-] Brief: If you're tired of fins or sanding/filling balsa, consider this simple odd roc from Odd'l Rockets. Consider it an extreme downscale of the Fliskits Espresso, it's a flying single foam cup. Not only is it capable of entertaining f...
{ "id": 3935, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-12-21", "kit_name": "UP! Cup", "manufacturer_name": "Odd'l Rockets", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703224048.html" }
review:003936
Review of the Wedgie. Odd'l Rockets Wedgie: Odd'l Rockets - Wedgie {Kit} Brief: A flying pyramid odd-roc with plenty of skin/decorating options... Components: I'll take the easy road and just post a concurring/second opinion to Dick's thorough review. I purchased my kit in the fall of 2011, and the components have not ...
{ "id": 3936, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-12-17", "kit_name": "Wedgie", "manufacturer_name": "Odd'l Rockets", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703141852.html" }
review:003937
Review of the Super Alpha. Estes Super Alpha: Estes - Super Alpha {Kit} (3216) Brief: Stands about 20 inches tall with a BT-60. Large nose cone. It's a pretty fat rocket, but quite easy to assemble and fly. Components: Balsa wood fins, BT-60 body tube, engine hook retainer, engine mount components, very long rubber sho...
{ "id": 3937, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-01-04", "kit_name": "Super Alpha", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703154929.html" }
review:003938
Review of the Shape Shifter. Wildman Rocketry Shape Shifter: Wildman Rocketry - Shape Shifter Jr {Kit} [2011-]
{ "id": 3938, "type": "Kit", "date": "2011-12-25", "kit_name": "Shape Shifter", "manufacturer_name": "Wildman Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703133994.html" }
review:003940
Review of the FORMULA 75. Rocketry Warehouse FORMULA 75: Rocketry Warehouse - FORMULA 75 {Kit} Brief: The FORMULA 75 is the latest kit from Rocketry Warehouse . It's the big brother of the already popular Formula 54. Construction: As is usual for an all fiberglass kit, you need to lightly sand the parts that will be ep...
{ "id": 3940, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-01-02", "kit_name": "FORMULA 75", "manufacturer_name": "Rocketry Warehouse", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704145027.html" }
review:003941
Review of the Mantis. Aerotech Mantis: Aerotech - Mantis {Launch Pad}
{ "id": 3941, "type": "Other Product", "date": "2010-11-01", "kit_name": "Mantis", "manufacturer_name": "Aerotech", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703163371.html" }
review:003942
Review of the Nova SS. Scratch Nova SSOriginal Design / Scratch Built: Scratch - Nova SS {Scratch} Brief: This project, like a lot of good ones before it, happened by accident.  I'd bought two TA-6070 transitions from Semroc with the idea of restoring my badly flightworn upscale of the Centuri Taurus, but as it had tur...
{ "id": 3942, "type": "Scratch", "date": "2012-04-12", "kit_name": "Nova SS", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251124232049.html" }
review:003944
Review of the 18mm Model Rocket Motor Retainer. Rocketarium 18mm Model Rocket Motor Retainer: Rocketarium - 18mm Model Rocket Motor Retainer {Accessory} [2011-] Brief: This review covers both the 24mm motor retainer and 18/24mm motor adaptor. Components: The 24mm motor retainer is a two piece anodized aluminum assembly...
{ "id": 3944, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-01-18", "kit_name": "18mm Model Rocket Motor Retainer", "manufacturer_name": "Rocketarium", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-190528021479.html" }
review:003945
Review of the Freedom. First time kit gives good experience!: Custom Rockets - Freedom {Kit} (10024)
{ "id": 3945, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-01-30", "kit_name": "Freedom", "manufacturer_name": "Custom Rockets", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703155165.html" }
review:003946
Review of the Sprint 2.2. FSI Sprint 2.2 CloneClone: Scratch - Sprint 2.2 {Scratch} Brief: Back in 1977, I sent for an FSI catlog after finding an address in the back of a library book. While not as flashy as the Centuri and Estes catalogs I was used to, there were a couple of designs that caught my eye back then, spec...
{ "id": 3946, "type": "Clone", "date": "2012-09-30", "kit_name": "Sprint 2.2", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125025368.html" }
review:003947
Review of the Salute. Checkered Flag Models Salute: Checkered Flag Models - Salute {Kit} [2012-2015] Brief: This is a fairly standard/conventional 3-fin 18mm BT-50-based model, but aimed slightly above the typical quick-build type kit. With excellent documentation, it offers an inexperienced builder the chance to sligh...
{ "id": 3947, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-03-05", "kit_name": "Salute", "manufacturer_name": "Checkered Flag Models", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703133947.html" }
review:003949
Review of the Mega Vortico. Rocketarium Mega Vortico: Rocketarium - Mega Vortico {Kit} (RK-1202) Brief: The Rocketarium Mega Vortico is a 24mm oddroc that is a bit different than a typical oddroc - saucer, pyramid, etc.  This one resembles the rotor blades of a helicopter and spins very rapidly during ascent and descen...
{ "id": 3949, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-02-17", "kit_name": "Mega Vortico", "manufacturer_name": "Rocketarium", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703131673.html" }
review:003950
Review of the FSI Viking II. Scratch FSI Viking IIUpscale: Scratch - FSI Viking II {Scratch} Brief: Upscale of the FSI Viking 2 based on Estes BT-60 parts.  The original Viking 2 was based on an FSI tube that was close in size to an Estes BT-50, so this is a 1.8x upscale. Components: 26.25" BT-60 main body tube (BMS) 3...
{ "id": 3950, "type": "Upscale", "date": "2012-03-07", "kit_name": "FSI Viking II", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125084522.html" }
review:003952
Review of the Full Circle. Full Circle by David L. CiscoBook/Magazine: D L C Enterprises - Full Circle {Book}
{ "id": 3952, "type": "Book", "date": "2012-02-23", "kit_name": "Full Circle", "manufacturer_name": "D L C Enterprises", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703165932.html" }
review:003954
Review of the Sky Writer. Estes Sky Writer: Estes - No. 2 Sky Writer {Kit} (1260) Brief: A 26-inch long rocket designed to look like a pencil. Made by Estes. An E2X model that is powered by standard engines (B6-4, C6-5, ect.). Components: 2 main body tube sections Engine moun tbuilding components plastic nose cone 4 in...
{ "id": 3954, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-02-29", "kit_name": "Sky Writer", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703143955.html" }
review:003955
Review of the Battlestar Galactica Laser Torpedo. Clone Battlestar Galactica Laser TorpedoClone: Clone - Estes Battlestar Galactica Laser Torpedo {Scratch} Brief: The Laser Torpedo was essentially a shortened Photon Disruptor with different decals and a Wolverine nose.  Envisioning a fleet of Wolverines, I had bought s...
{ "id": 3955, "type": "Clone", "date": "2012-03-01", "kit_name": "Battlestar Galactica Laser Torpedo", "manufacturer_name": "Clone", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180821030587.html" }
review:003956
Review of the Skybolt. Estes SkyboltClone: Clone - Skybolt {Scratch} Brief: The Skybolt was a 3fnc rocket from Estes that still managed to look good despite its simplicity.  Produced from 1980 to 1984, I remember giving serious thought to picking up a Skybolt at a Kay Bee Toy and Hobby at the ragged tail end of my firs...
{ "id": 3956, "type": "Clone", "date": "2013-02-07", "kit_name": "Skybolt", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180704050659.html" }
review:003957
Review of the Estes Sentinel. Clone Estes SentinelClone: Clone - Estes Sentinel {Scratch} Brief: The Sentinel is a very convincing faux-missile produced by Estes from 1988 to 1994.  Originally an 18mm bird, I built my clone with a 24mm mount, a decision that I've been quite happy with.  Mine isn't a kit, but a clone bu...
{ "id": 3957, "type": "Clone", "date": "2012-05-21", "kit_name": "Estes Sentinel", "manufacturer_name": "Clone", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251125032610.html" }
review:003959
Review of the Hexagon. Rocketarium Hexagon: Rocketarium - Hexagon {Kit} (RK-HEXAG) [2012-] Brief: The Rocketarium Hexagon is a 24mm six-sided flying saucer type oddroc. It can be flown from small launch sites on a wide variety of Estes black powder or Aerotech single-use and RMS composite motors. Components: The Hexago...
{ "id": 3959, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-03-20", "kit_name": "Hexagon", "manufacturer_name": "Rocketarium", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703131623.html" }
review:003962
Review of the Bomarc. Madcow Rocketry Bomarc: Madcow Rocketry - Bomarc {Kit} Brief: I built this kit several months ago. It was a challenging, but fun, kit with a lot of pride when completed. I have not launched it yet but plan on soon with the G77R-7. Construction: Pro: Very challenging and a lot of balsa carving, how...
{ "id": 3962, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-04-15", "kit_name": "Bomarc", "manufacturer_name": "Madcow Rocketry", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703135290.html" }
review:003963
Review of the StarHawk. Quest StarHawk: Quest - Starhawk {Kit} Brief: This is an easy-to-build rocket intended for groups.  I'm comparing it to an Estes Generic E2x in this review. Components: The name of the game is "simple-to-fly" with this rocket.  Plastic fins, a launch lug that is already molded into the fin can, ...
{ "id": 3963, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-04-16", "kit_name": "StarHawk", "manufacturer_name": "Quest", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703135692.html" }
review:003964
Review of the Birdie Rocket / Shuttlecock Rocket. Scratch Birdie Rocket / Shuttlecock RocketOriginal Design / Scratch Built: Scratch - Birdie Rocket / Shuttlecock Rocket {Scratch} Brief: I had heard about these and even seen descriptions - in particular, on bsarocketry.com, but none of them really described the flight ...
{ "id": 3964, "type": "Scratch", "date": "2012-04-19", "kit_name": "Birdie Rocket / Shuttlecock Rocket", "manufacturer_name": "Scratch", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-251124225325.html" }
review:003965
Review of the Optima. Estes OptimaClone: Clone - Optima {Scratch} Brief: The Estes Optima was the alter-ego of the Estes Shadow, the same rocket with different decor.  When I decided to do a clone of the Optima, the only BT-80 tubing I had on hand was three different lengths that had all been scraps from other projects...
{ "id": 3965, "type": "Clone", "date": "2012-12-21", "kit_name": "Optima", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703200346.html" }
review:003968
Review of the America. Quest America: Quest - America {Kit} (1020) Brief: This is a four balsa fin, plastic nose cone rocket.  The rocket, when completed, is 14 inches (35.6 cm) long and has a diameter of 1.18" (30mm).  It uses the usual 1/8" launch lug for a rocket of this size and uses a 14" plastic parachute for rec...
{ "id": 3968, "type": "Kit", "date": "2012-05-07", "kit_name": "America", "manufacturer_name": "Quest", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703133985.html" }
review:003969
Review of the Lil' Ninja. LOC/Precision Lil' NinjaModification: Modification - Lil' Ninja {Modification} Brief: Several years ago, my brother-in-law built a Der Red Max upscale using an LOC Lil' Nuke as a donor.  That Christmas he drew my name in the family gift exchange, so I asked for a Lil' Nuke kit of my own with w...
{ "id": 3969, "type": "Modification", "date": "2012-05-11", "kit_name": "Lil' Ninja", "manufacturer_name": "LOC/Precision", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703115226.html" }
review:003970
Review of the Super Neon. Estes Super Neon: Estes - Super Neon {Kit} (2050) [2007-2011]
{ "id": 3970, "type": "Kit", "date": "2010-03-22", "kit_name": "Super Neon", "manufacturer_name": "Estes", "url": "https://www.rocketreviews.com/review-180703162872.html" }