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Thread: InFlight Sonic Shark - build thread

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    InFlight Sonic Shark - build thread

    Hey all,

    got transferred 6 months ago, moved 3 months ago, and finally got all of my rocket stuff unpacked. Been itching to build something lately, so I decided to try out a new rocket manufacturer, InFlight. I figured I'd go with something different, so I got their Sonic Shark kit.

    I was impressed with how all the bits came in their own little packaging. Quality of all of the parts/instructions/decals is top notch;


    Fiber centering rings have notches pre-cut for both the engine hook on one side, and for the kevlar shock cord mount pass-by on the other;


    The most unique part of this kit is the two-piece open-frame fins. They provide self-stick paper to laminate the fins, and this was the first time I've used that technique. Turned out to be easier to do than I thought;


    All in all, a nice kit and a pretty straightforward build. Looking forward to finishing her up;


    Later,
    EV

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    Nice looking job EV. I've built a couple of the Inflight kits, the quality is awesome.
    John Bergsmith
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    Rocketry of Central Carolina

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    Looks great, Echo! Thanks for sharing. I have a Sonic Shark too, but it isn't started yet and I have a few too many unfinished projects I need to get done before I can start it. Show us how it looks after you get it painted.
    Jeff Taylor L1
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    www.masa-rocketry.org

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    I built the Sonic Shark and enjoyed it very much. Nice flight on C6-5.

    My review is on EMRR (you would have guessed that though).

    Nick
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    Finally got around to painting this guy. While the green/white color scheme is really cool, I decided I'd go with something a little more "nautical";



    Decals to follow....

    Later,
    EV

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    KILLER build and design.

    saw in the inflight thread, where this one might not be rereleased ?

    that would be a terrible shame - take notes , this one's a winner ( I'll buy one )

    ~ AL

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    No pressure guys

    It was actually available for a year on the website and I only sold about 25 of them. That's what you call a loss as it didn't even cover the R&D and prototype expenses.

    I'm still thinking about it...


    BTW, Nice builds!

    .

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    ....and decals to seal the deal;



    What a cool design. The decals really make this one stand out.

    Later,
    EV

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    Quote Originally Posted by InFlight View Post
    No pressure guys

    It was actually available for a year on the website and I only sold about 25 of them. That's what you call a loss as it didn't even cover the R&D and prototype expenses.

    I'm still thinking about it...


    BTW, Nice builds!

    .
    I was hoping to add one of these when I ordered my Mach 10 a while back. Really is a cool design. I added a BBZ instead since this one wasn't in stock.
    Craig Z.
    MDRA

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