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2005-12-12

Scratch Lil Spike (Scratch)

Review

( Contributed - by Michael J. Mangieri - 12/12/05) Brief: A simple but nice looking 3FNC paper rocket. Construction: The majority of the rocket, except for the shock cord and streamer, is made of 110# cardstock paper. The fin cores are cut from presentation board. The template and ... [More]

2005-11-27

Scratch Mustang Jr. (Scratch)

Review

( Contributed - by Michael J. Mangieri - 11/27/05) Brief: The Mustang Jr. is a half-scale version of the single stage mid-power Mustang from AeroTech. I've always thought the Mustang was a great kit--slender rocket, good looks, and great performer. I always wanted to fly here at home in ... [More]

2005-11-11

Scratch Z7 (Scratch)

Review

( Contributed - by Michael J. Mangieri - 11/11/05) Brief: The Z7 is a 24mm dual stage sport rocket with sleek but simple design and a beautiful gold/white color scheme. Features a large payload bay and 18" parachute. Construction: Sustainer parts list: 1 Body Tube ... [More]

2005-11-10

Public Missiles Ariel (Kit)

Review

Brief: Single stage HPR sport rocket with parachute recovery. Construction: The components are all top-notch. The kit contains two Quantum Polymer (QT) body tubes: a main airframe and a 9" long payload section. The main airframe is slotted, always a nice touch, and the payload ... [More]

Semroc SLS Scorpion (Kit)

Review

Brief: The SLS Scorpion is Semroc's Large Scale (SLS) reproduction of the Centuri Scorpion Space Probe from 1965. CONSTRUCTION: ( 5 out of 5) I've only purchased a couple of rockets from Semroc, but I must tell you, I am very impressed with the quality of the kits in general and ... [More]