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| Kit Specifications: Skill Level 1: Easy to construct and fly! Length: 20.87” (53.0 cm) Diameter: 1.38” (35 mm) Weight (without motor): 2.6oz (75 gm) Recovery : 18 inch plastic parachute Recommended Motors A8-3, B6-4, C6-5 Retail Price 13.59 Buy It Now 12.91 |
| This is a perfect rocket for launching insects into the air! It is the first and only rocket in the world that features an injection-molded see-through plastic payload bay! The rocket assembles in about twenty minutes thanks to its pre-decorated body tube, colorful plastic nose cone and fin unit. A great first rocket for kids of all ages! |
| The quality of the kit is comparable to those made by other manufacturers. By the quality of the plastic parts, such as the injection molded fins, and the blow molded nose cone. The tubes are all convolutely wound, which is different from the traditional spiral-wound tubes made by other manufacturers. Other than that, about the only difference is that the engine mount is ever so slightly larger due to a small difference between the rocket motors flown by Chinese modelers versus the standard 18mm diameter motors flown here in the USA. But 18mm diameter motors work just fine in this kit; no modifications are needed. If you like the Sky Dynamo kit, be sure to check out the other kits made by the "Sky" rocket company. |
| See-through Payload Bay. This is the first kit I've ever seen where the see-through payload bay is made from injection molded plastic. Ususally they are just cheap clear tubes. But this one has the bulkhead and parachute attachement point molded into the part. That makes it stronger than any other payload compartment around. Even though it costs a lot more to make an injection molded part, because is comes out of China, this kit is very reasonably priced. The size of the payload bay is small, which is actually a nice feature. It is perfect for small bugs and other tiny critters. |
| Kit Specifications: Skill Level 2: Previous Experience Suggested Length: 13.23” (33.6 cm) Diameter: .87” (22 mm) Weight (without motor): 1.0oz (25 gm) Recovery Method: 12 inch plastic parachute Recommended Motors A6-4, B6-4, A8-3, C6-5 Retail Price 7.35 Buy It Now 6.98 |
| Injection-Molded nose cone. This one-piece nose cone is built tough, and should stand up to many hard landings. Plastic Fin Unit. This makes the rocket easy to build for younger children. Because everything is molded, the parts all line up correctly. Because of this, the rocket flies straight and true every time it is launched. You do want your child's first flight to go successfully, don't you? The Fin unit consists of: Injection molded fins. These fins easily slide into the grooves molded into the plastic tail cone. There are a couple of cool things about them. First, they conform perfectly to the curvature of the tail cone. This makes them attach to the rocket with incredible strength. Second, the thickness of the plastic of the fins gets thinner the further away from the tube. It is like a knife-edge effect. The purpose of this is to reduce drag and weight. This is one design that was carefully thought out to achieve super high flights on small motors. |
| Drag Reducing Tail cone. The tail cone (also called a boattail) is used to streamline the shape of the rocket so the drag is reduced. This allows the rocket to fly higher. Easy-to-Follow Instructions. There are just two pages of instructions for the modeler to complete to assemble the rocket. While there is a tremendous sense of accomplishment felt by the child, the rocket is surprisingly very easy to put together. It can be done in as little as 20 minutes. The large 12 inch diameter brightly-colored parachute that comes with the model makes it easy to see in the sky and when it lands on the ground. You'll feel a thrilling sense of accomplishment the first time you see that parachute blossom open in the sky. Watch the faces of the kids as they chase the rocket, and you'll see why rocketry is so much fun. Elastic shock cord - Used to prevent the rocket from separating into multiple pieces. Quick-release metal engine hook, that lets you swap out engines between flights in just seconds. The engine mount accepts the standard 18mm diameter rocket engines. |
| Kit Specifications: Skill Level 3: Average Skills Needed. Length: 13.38” (34.0 cm) Diameter: .87” (22 mm) Weight (without motor): 1.8oz (50 gm) Recovery Method: 12 inch plastic parachute Recommended Motors: B6-4, C6-5 Retail Price 14.73 Buy It Now 13.99 |
The Chinese Chang Zheng-2E (English translation: "Long March 2E") is a heavy-lift satellite launch vehicle with a lifting capablility in the
same class as the Titan rocket, or the Russian Proton rocket. This is a 1:150th scale model of the rocket, and is perfect for displaying on
your rocket shelf, as it stands 13.38 inches (34 cm) tall.
The CZ-2E rocket can fly with standard size rocket engines and is just as impressive in the sky as on the launch pad. It descends to the
ground with a 12 inch diameter parachute.
The quality of the kit is comparable to those made by other manufacturers. I'm impressed by the quality of the plastic parts, such as the
injection molded fins, and the blow molded nose cone. The tubes are all convolutely wound, which is different from the traditional
spiral-wound tubes made by other manufacturers. Other than that, about the only difference is that the engine mount is ever so slightly
larger due to a small difference between the rocket motors flown by Chinese modelers versus the standard 18mm diameter motors flown
here in the USA. But 18mm diameter motors work just fine in this kit; no modifications are needed. If you like the Sky CZ-2E model rocket
kit, be sure to check out the other kits made by the "Sky" rocket company.
same class as the Titan rocket, or the Russian Proton rocket. This is a 1:150th scale model of the rocket, and is perfect for displaying on
your rocket shelf, as it stands 13.38 inches (34 cm) tall.
The CZ-2E rocket can fly with standard size rocket engines and is just as impressive in the sky as on the launch pad. It descends to the
ground with a 12 inch diameter parachute.
The quality of the kit is comparable to those made by other manufacturers. I'm impressed by the quality of the plastic parts, such as the
injection molded fins, and the blow molded nose cone. The tubes are all convolutely wound, which is different from the traditional
spiral-wound tubes made by other manufacturers. Other than that, about the only difference is that the engine mount is ever so slightly
larger due to a small difference between the rocket motors flown by Chinese modelers versus the standard 18mm diameter motors flown
here in the USA. But 18mm diameter motors work just fine in this kit; no modifications are needed. If you like the Sky CZ-2E model rocket
kit, be sure to check out the other kits made by the "Sky" rocket company.
Convolutely wound paper body tubes. The tubes and rings of the
CZ-2E rocket are unique in that they are convolutely rolled, as
opposed to the spiral-wound tubes that are in other rockets.
Convolutely wound means a whole sheet of paper was rolled up
to make a tube. It is a little bit stronger than a spiral wound tube
because there are no seams along the length of the tube. The
other advanatage of this is that the pattern of the rocket can be
printed right on the model! With this rocket, you'll get a
multi-color pattern that looks great when sitting on your display
shelf.
Plastic display nozzles. The simulated nozzles are glued to the
base of the fin can, and give your rocket a nice finished look.
They stay on during flight, just in case you were wondering.
CZ-2E rocket are unique in that they are convolutely rolled, as
opposed to the spiral-wound tubes that are in other rockets.
Convolutely wound means a whole sheet of paper was rolled up
to make a tube. It is a little bit stronger than a spiral wound tube
because there are no seams along the length of the tube. The
other advanatage of this is that the pattern of the rocket can be
printed right on the model! With this rocket, you'll get a
multi-color pattern that looks great when sitting on your display
shelf.
Plastic display nozzles. The simulated nozzles are glued to the
base of the fin can, and give your rocket a nice finished look.
They stay on during flight, just in case you were wondering.
Injection molded plastic nose cone. The quality of the molding is near
perfect, there are no seam lines at all! And this has got to be the
thickest walled plastic I've ever seen in a model rocket. But for this
model, it needs the extra weight to insure the rocket is stable when
flown. The fins are a bit small, so I'd even recommend a few extra
grams of clay shoved into the nose cone to give it more stability.
Elastic shock cord - Used to prevent the rocket from separating into
multiple pieces.
Plastic Fin Unit. The clear (actually a milky-white color) fins can be
installed for flight, or if you are only displaying this model, they can be
left off for a more accurate representation of the real rocket. The
plastic used in the fins is flexible, so the rocket can take a really hard
landing and the fins will always survive.
perfect, there are no seam lines at all! And this has got to be the
thickest walled plastic I've ever seen in a model rocket. But for this
model, it needs the extra weight to insure the rocket is stable when
flown. The fins are a bit small, so I'd even recommend a few extra
grams of clay shoved into the nose cone to give it more stability.
Elastic shock cord - Used to prevent the rocket from separating into
multiple pieces.
Plastic Fin Unit. The clear (actually a milky-white color) fins can be
installed for flight, or if you are only displaying this model, they can be
left off for a more accurate representation of the real rocket. The
plastic used in the fins is flexible, so the rocket can take a really hard
landing and the fins will always survive.
Blow-Molded nose cone. This one-piece nose cone is built tough, and
should stand up to many hard landings.
Plastic Fin Unit. The fins are slid and glued into channels on the
molded fin can. You'll know for certainty that your rocket will fly
straight as an arrow.
Plastic display nozzles. The simulated nozzles are glued to the base of
the fin can, and give your rocket a nice finished look. They stay on
during flight, just in case you were wondering.
High-Quality Pressure Sensitive Decals. While the tube is
pre-printed with the correct markings, there are a couple of stickers
that have to be placed on the nose cone. I'm very impressed by the
quality of the decals. For being 'sticker-type' decals, they are very
thin and therefore almost seem like they were silk-screened right
onto the rocket.
The large 18 inch diameter brightly-colored parachute that comes
with the model makes it easy to see in the sky and when it lands on
the ground. You'll feel a thrilling sense of accomplishment the first
time you see that parachute blossom open in the sky. Watch the
faces of the kids as they chase the rocket, and you'll see why
rocketry is so much fun.
Elastic shock cord - Used to prevent the rocket from separating into
multiple pieces.
Quick-release metal engine hook, that lets you swap out engines
between flights in just seconds. The engine mount accepts the
standard 18mm diameter rocket engines.
should stand up to many hard landings.
Plastic Fin Unit. The fins are slid and glued into channels on the
molded fin can. You'll know for certainty that your rocket will fly
straight as an arrow.
Plastic display nozzles. The simulated nozzles are glued to the base of
the fin can, and give your rocket a nice finished look. They stay on
during flight, just in case you were wondering.
High-Quality Pressure Sensitive Decals. While the tube is
pre-printed with the correct markings, there are a couple of stickers
that have to be placed on the nose cone. I'm very impressed by the
quality of the decals. For being 'sticker-type' decals, they are very
thin and therefore almost seem like they were silk-screened right
onto the rocket.
The large 18 inch diameter brightly-colored parachute that comes
with the model makes it easy to see in the sky and when it lands on
the ground. You'll feel a thrilling sense of accomplishment the first
time you see that parachute blossom open in the sky. Watch the
faces of the kids as they chase the rocket, and you'll see why
rocketry is so much fun.
Elastic shock cord - Used to prevent the rocket from separating into
multiple pieces.
Quick-release metal engine hook, that lets you swap out engines
between flights in just seconds. The engine mount accepts the
standard 18mm diameter rocket engines.
| Kit Specifications: Skill Level 2: Previous Experience Suggested Length: 17.32” (44.0 cm) Diameter: 1.38” (35 mm) Weight (without motor): 2.2oz (60 gm) Recovery Method: 18 inch plastic parachute Recommended Motors: A6-4, A8-3, B6-4, C6-5 Retail Price 13.59 Buy It Now 12.91 |
Scale rockets of Chinese launch vehicles are difficult to find
because the secrecy surrounding their launch programs. This
model of the Long March 3 is probably one of the first ones ever in
the USA. It is an easy kit to assemble, which makes it about the
easiest scale model kit you can find anywhere.
The real Chinese Long March 3 rocket was a three-stage launch
vehicle designed for delivery of satellites of 1,500 kg mass into
geosynchronous transfer orbit. This is a 1:95th scale model of the
rocket, and features a blow-molded nose cone, plastic fin unit, and
a pre-decorated body tube. There is no painting required!
Plus, it uses standard size rocket engines, so you'll be able to
launch it using your favorite rocket engines.
Blow-Molded nose cone. This one-piece nose cone is built tough,
and should stand up to many hard landings.
Plastic Fin Unit. The fins are slid and glued into channels on the
molded fin can. You'll know for certainty that your rocket will fly
straight as an arrow.
Plastic display nozzles. The simulated nozzles are glued to the base
of the fin can, and give your rocket a nice finished look. They stay
on during flight, just in case you were wondering.
because the secrecy surrounding their launch programs. This
model of the Long March 3 is probably one of the first ones ever in
the USA. It is an easy kit to assemble, which makes it about the
easiest scale model kit you can find anywhere.
The real Chinese Long March 3 rocket was a three-stage launch
vehicle designed for delivery of satellites of 1,500 kg mass into
geosynchronous transfer orbit. This is a 1:95th scale model of the
rocket, and features a blow-molded nose cone, plastic fin unit, and
a pre-decorated body tube. There is no painting required!
Plus, it uses standard size rocket engines, so you'll be able to
launch it using your favorite rocket engines.
Blow-Molded nose cone. This one-piece nose cone is built tough,
and should stand up to many hard landings.
Plastic Fin Unit. The fins are slid and glued into channels on the
molded fin can. You'll know for certainty that your rocket will fly
straight as an arrow.
Plastic display nozzles. The simulated nozzles are glued to the base
of the fin can, and give your rocket a nice finished look. They stay
on during flight, just in case you were wondering.
The Shenzhou is the name of the spacecraft that carried China’s first
astronauts (sometimes called Taikonauts) into earth orbit. The name
Shenzhou loosely translates as "Divine Vessel." This is a 1:150th scale
model of the rocket that launched the Shenzhou spacecraft. This kit
features plastic nose cones and fins, and does NOT require any
painting. It also includes a small model of the Shenzhou spacecraft. If
you remove the solar panels, you can put it into the nose cone of the
rocket and launch it high into the sky!
The Shenzhou rocket can fly with standard size rocket engines and is
just as impressive in the sky as on the launch pad. It descends to the
ground with a 12 inch diameter parachute.
High-Quality Pressure Sensitive Decals. While the tube is pre-printed
with the correct markings, there are a couple of stickers that have to be
placed on the nose cone. I'm very impressed by the quality of the
decals. For being 'sticker-type' decals, they are very thin and therefore
almost seem like they were silk-screened right onto the rocket. They
are so thin in fact, that they include a clear acetate to protect the decal
while you apply the decal to the rocket. Not only does it help to protect
the decal while you're handling it, you don't touch the adhesive on the
back of the decal and leave fingerprints or oil residue that might cause
the edges to peel up. Once the decal is placed on the rocket and
burnished down, you then peal off the clear protective plastic. It is
really slick and well thought out!
The 12 inch diameter brightly-colored parachute that comes with the
model makes it easy to see in the sky and when it lands on the ground.
You'll feel a thrilling sense of accomplishment the first time you see
that parachute blossom open in the sky. Watch the faces of the kids as
they chase the rocket, and you'll see why rocketry is so much fun.
Elastic shock cord - Used to prevent the rocket from separating into
multiple pieces.
Quick-release metal engine hook, that lets you swap out engines
between flights in just seconds. The engine mount accepts the standard
18mm diameter rocket engines.
astronauts (sometimes called Taikonauts) into earth orbit. The name
Shenzhou loosely translates as "Divine Vessel." This is a 1:150th scale
model of the rocket that launched the Shenzhou spacecraft. This kit
features plastic nose cones and fins, and does NOT require any
painting. It also includes a small model of the Shenzhou spacecraft. If
you remove the solar panels, you can put it into the nose cone of the
rocket and launch it high into the sky!
The Shenzhou rocket can fly with standard size rocket engines and is
just as impressive in the sky as on the launch pad. It descends to the
ground with a 12 inch diameter parachute.
High-Quality Pressure Sensitive Decals. While the tube is pre-printed
with the correct markings, there are a couple of stickers that have to be
placed on the nose cone. I'm very impressed by the quality of the
decals. For being 'sticker-type' decals, they are very thin and therefore
almost seem like they were silk-screened right onto the rocket. They
are so thin in fact, that they include a clear acetate to protect the decal
while you apply the decal to the rocket. Not only does it help to protect
the decal while you're handling it, you don't touch the adhesive on the
back of the decal and leave fingerprints or oil residue that might cause
the edges to peel up. Once the decal is placed on the rocket and
burnished down, you then peal off the clear protective plastic. It is
really slick and well thought out!
The 12 inch diameter brightly-colored parachute that comes with the
model makes it easy to see in the sky and when it lands on the ground.
You'll feel a thrilling sense of accomplishment the first time you see
that parachute blossom open in the sky. Watch the faces of the kids as
they chase the rocket, and you'll see why rocketry is so much fun.
Elastic shock cord - Used to prevent the rocket from separating into
multiple pieces.
Quick-release metal engine hook, that lets you swap out engines
between flights in just seconds. The engine mount accepts the standard
18mm diameter rocket engines.
Shenzhou spacecraft model is INCLUDED! The molded
spacecraft has detachable solar panels. If you remove them, the
capsule will fit inside the nose cone can can be launched with the
rocket.
Convolutely wound paper body tubes. The tubes and rings of the
CZ-2E rocket are unique in that they are convolutely rolled, as
opposed to the spiral-wound tubes that are in other rockets.
Convolutely wound means a whole sheet of paper was rolled up
to make a tube. It is a little bit stronger than a spiral wound tube
because there are no seams along the length of the tube. The
other advanatage of this is that the pattern of the rocket can be
printed right on the model! With this rocket, you'll get a
multi-color pattern that looks great when sitting on your display
shelf.
Plastic Fin Unit. The clear (actually a milky-white color) fins can
be installed for flight, or if you are only displaying this model,
they can be left off for a more accurate representation of the real
rocket. The plastic used in the fins is flexible, so the rocket can
take a really hard landing and the fins will always survive.
Plastic display nozzles. The simulated nozzles are glued to the
base of the fin can, and give your rocket a nice finished look.
They stay on during flight, just in case you were wondering.
spacecraft has detachable solar panels. If you remove them, the
capsule will fit inside the nose cone can can be launched with the
rocket.
Convolutely wound paper body tubes. The tubes and rings of the
CZ-2E rocket are unique in that they are convolutely rolled, as
opposed to the spiral-wound tubes that are in other rockets.
Convolutely wound means a whole sheet of paper was rolled up
to make a tube. It is a little bit stronger than a spiral wound tube
because there are no seams along the length of the tube. The
other advanatage of this is that the pattern of the rocket can be
printed right on the model! With this rocket, you'll get a
multi-color pattern that looks great when sitting on your display
shelf.
Plastic Fin Unit. The clear (actually a milky-white color) fins can
be installed for flight, or if you are only displaying this model,
they can be left off for a more accurate representation of the real
rocket. The plastic used in the fins is flexible, so the rocket can
take a really hard landing and the fins will always survive.
Plastic display nozzles. The simulated nozzles are glued to the
base of the fin can, and give your rocket a nice finished look.
They stay on during flight, just in case you were wondering.
| Kit Specifications: Skill Level 3: Average Skills Needed. Length: 17.32” (44.0 cm) Diameter: .87” (22 mm) Weight (without motor): 2.0oz (60 gm) Recovery Method: 12 inch plastic parachute Recommended Motors: B6-4, C6-5 Retail Price 15.02 Buy It Now 14.26 |
Injection molded plastic nose cone. The quality of the molding is near perfect, there are no seam lines at all! And this has got to be the
thickest walled plastic I've ever seen in a model rocket. But for this model, it needs the extra weight to insure the rocket is stable when
flown. The fins are a bit small, so I'd even recommend a few extra grams of clay shoved into the nose cone to give it more stability.
Molded-plastic Conformal Launch Lug with built-in stand-off. Because the nose cone diameter is larger than the tube, the launch lug
needs a short stand-off. The Sky model rocket company chose to go with extra quality and mold a plastic launch lug. The base of the lug
is rounded so it conforms to the curvature of the body tube. It is very cool, and is a nice touch that I'm sure you'll appreciate.
thickest walled plastic I've ever seen in a model rocket. But for this model, it needs the extra weight to insure the rocket is stable when
flown. The fins are a bit small, so I'd even recommend a few extra grams of clay shoved into the nose cone to give it more stability.
Molded-plastic Conformal Launch Lug with built-in stand-off. Because the nose cone diameter is larger than the tube, the launch lug
needs a short stand-off. The Sky model rocket company chose to go with extra quality and mold a plastic launch lug. The base of the lug
is rounded so it conforms to the curvature of the body tube. It is very cool, and is a nice touch that I'm sure you'll appreciate.
| Kit Specifications: Skill Level 2: Previous Experience Suggested Length: 13.6” (34.5 cm) Diameter: .71” (18 mm) Weight (without motor): 1.2 oz (35 gm) Recovery Method: Glider. 19 inch mylar steamer for motor pod. Recommended Motors: A6-4, B6-4, C6-5 Retail Price 10.19 Buy It Now 9.68 |
The Condor is a competition style glider that is
boosted into the sky using rocket power. It
uses a molded plastic nose piece on the glider
that insures easy release of the engine pod
after the rocket reaches apogee. The glider
then flies gently to the ground while the engine
pod descends via an aluminized plastic
streamer. The glider is made from the stiff and
lightweight wood of the Chinese Tung tree.
boosted into the sky using rocket power. It
uses a molded plastic nose piece on the glider
that insures easy release of the engine pod
after the rocket reaches apogee. The glider
then flies gently to the ground while the engine
pod descends via an aluminized plastic
streamer. The glider is made from the stiff and
lightweight wood of the Chinese Tung tree.
Competition Style Design - The configuration of the Condor
glider is that of an efficient competition model. That means that
it is designed to fly for long periods of time. You can use it in
competitions to test your flying skills against other modelers.
Molded-Plastic Wing Attachment - This single piece is
absolutely incredible. I am personally impressed by how well
engineered it is. It does three things simultaneously:
With traditional competition gliders, you have to glue the wings
directly to the fuselage (wooden boom) of the glider. This takes
some trickery and care, because you have to sand the root edges
of the wings to give the wing correct dihedral. If one wing is
sanded incorrectly, the wing will be lopsided, and the glider will
be difficult to trim for a nice level glide. On this kit, the molded
wing attachment piece makes it simple to get perfectly matched
dihedral on both sides of the wing.
The wing attachment piece also has built-in angle-of-attack! This
is necessary because the wing must be at a different orientation
than the tail of the glider; as this determines if the glider will pull
out of a dive. If the glider doesn't pull out of a dive, it will crash
like so many of the other gliders I've seen in competition.
The attachment piece snugly grips the wooden fuselage boom
and makes trimming this glider the easiest I've ever seen. With
other gliders, you have to add weight to the nose piece to get the
glider to balance properly for a nice glide. With this model, you
simply slide the wing forward or aft to trim it. Once it is in place,
you tack it down with a drop of super glue. That's it! I was able to
trim this model for a perfect glide in about four tosses across a
room. And I didn't have to add extra weight which would make
the rocket heavier at launch and doesn't allow it to go as high as
it is capable of.
glider is that of an efficient competition model. That means that
it is designed to fly for long periods of time. You can use it in
competitions to test your flying skills against other modelers.
Molded-Plastic Wing Attachment - This single piece is
absolutely incredible. I am personally impressed by how well
engineered it is. It does three things simultaneously:
With traditional competition gliders, you have to glue the wings
directly to the fuselage (wooden boom) of the glider. This takes
some trickery and care, because you have to sand the root edges
of the wings to give the wing correct dihedral. If one wing is
sanded incorrectly, the wing will be lopsided, and the glider will
be difficult to trim for a nice level glide. On this kit, the molded
wing attachment piece makes it simple to get perfectly matched
dihedral on both sides of the wing.
The wing attachment piece also has built-in angle-of-attack! This
is necessary because the wing must be at a different orientation
than the tail of the glider; as this determines if the glider will pull
out of a dive. If the glider doesn't pull out of a dive, it will crash
like so many of the other gliders I've seen in competition.
The attachment piece snugly grips the wooden fuselage boom
and makes trimming this glider the easiest I've ever seen. With
other gliders, you have to add weight to the nose piece to get the
glider to balance properly for a nice glide. With this model, you
simply slide the wing forward or aft to trim it. Once it is in place,
you tack it down with a drop of super glue. That's it! I was able to
trim this model for a perfect glide in about four tosses across a
room. And I didn't have to add extra weight which would make
the rocket heavier at launch and doesn't allow it to go as high as
it is capable of.
The Nose piece has a bunch of holes for
trimming clay. If you go out on a humid
day and the glider has been sitting for a
while, it could loose trim. So you might
need to put a little bit of clay on the
nose of the glider to re-trim it for a level
glide. The holes in the nose piece of the
glider allow the clay to grip the glider so
that it doesn't fall off in flight.
Stiff Tung-Wood parts - The wood on
the glider is from the Chinese Tung
tree. It is lightweight, and very strong.
trimming clay. If you go out on a humid
day and the glider has been sitting for a
while, it could loose trim. So you might
need to put a little bit of clay on the
nose of the glider to re-trim it for a level
glide. The holes in the nose piece of the
glider allow the clay to grip the glider so
that it doesn't fall off in flight.
Stiff Tung-Wood parts - The wood on
the glider is from the Chinese Tung
tree. It is lightweight, and very strong.
Pre-Airfoiled Wing - The wood has
been pre-shaped at the factory with
an airfoil section. All you have to do
is give it a light sanding to make it
extra smooth.
Pre-Colored Body Tube - One unique
feature of the Sky manufactured-kits
is that they have convolutely wound
body tubes. Basically, it is the kind of
tube you'd get if you started rolling
up a sheet of paper. Because of this,
they design is printed on the paper
before it is rolled up into a stiff tube.
There is no painting necessary, and
NO spirals to fill.
Plastic attachement piece that allows
the motor pod to engage the glider at
launch. Since it is molded plastic, the
fit is perfect, and it will easily release
at the right time during the flight.
Plastic Nose Cone - Since the nose
cone on the power-pod is plastic, you
don't have any finishing to do. There
is no finishing required on the entire
rocket!
Streamer recovery for the motor pod:
The steamer allows the rocket engine
to come quickly and safely down to
the ground so that you can
concentrate your eyes on the glider.
been pre-shaped at the factory with
an airfoil section. All you have to do
is give it a light sanding to make it
extra smooth.
Pre-Colored Body Tube - One unique
feature of the Sky manufactured-kits
is that they have convolutely wound
body tubes. Basically, it is the kind of
tube you'd get if you started rolling
up a sheet of paper. Because of this,
they design is printed on the paper
before it is rolled up into a stiff tube.
There is no painting necessary, and
NO spirals to fill.
Plastic attachement piece that allows
the motor pod to engage the glider at
launch. Since it is molded plastic, the
fit is perfect, and it will easily release
at the right time during the flight.
Plastic Nose Cone - Since the nose
cone on the power-pod is plastic, you
don't have any finishing to do. There
is no finishing required on the entire
rocket!
Streamer recovery for the motor pod:
The steamer allows the rocket engine
to come quickly and safely down to
the ground so that you can
concentrate your eyes on the glider.