Another Estes kit bash for high power. I fiberglassed the body tube with one layer of 3.8 oz. S-glass cloth, and laminated the balsa fins with one layer of 5.6 oz. carbon fiber followed by one layer of 3.8 oz S-glass. I put in a 29mm motor mount with two plywood centering rings. I used an Aero Pack motor retainer for motor retention and it also functions as the rear centering ring.
Dia: 2.6"; Length: 28"; Wt: aprox. 11 oz (stock 5.5 oz); Motor (1): 29mm (stock 24mm)
Recommended motor: G33-7J, G64-7W, G75-10J, H97-10J
Status: Active.
| Flt | Date | Motor | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) | 6/14/03 | G33-5J | Nice flight. |
| 2) | 9/05/03 | H180-10W | Nice flight. |
| 3) | 9/06/03 | H180-10W | Nice flight. Nose cone separated, repaired. |
| 4) | 9/07/03 | H180-10W | Nice flight. Broke tip of one fin. |
| 5) | 10/18/03 | G40-7W | Nice flight. Broke tip of fin more. |
Pictures
The Silver Comet on a G33-5J. 6/14/03.
