Estes Silver Comet #3

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.

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