Quest SuperBird

My final rocket build of 2012 was a Quest SuperBird kit.

I have liked the looks of the model and finally decided to build one.

I took the time to do a nice finish the model with only a few modifications. I tied both sections of the rocket together so they decend as one unit. I used a much longer shock cord.

It turns out that the SuperBird was also my last flight of 2012.

The December 16th, 2012 SCRA launch in Los Angeles saw the first flight of my SuperBird. Powered by a Quest B6-4 motor it turned in a very nice flight.

Nice bird! What red color is that?

Good looking Bird; that was the first Quest rocket I built.

Did you send anything up on the payload bay?

Marc_G said:

Nice bird! What red color is that?

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Thanks.

I tried to match the the decal color and used Testors #1231 Gloss Bright Red.

DaveCombs said:

Good looking Bird; that was the first Quest rocket I built.

Did you send anything up on the payload bay?

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Thanks for the compiment.

I didn't send anything up in the payload section as I didn't have time to get anything ready. The nose cone is only 'friction-fitted' so I can still use/modify the payload section at a later date.

That came out sharp and shinny!
I like the SuperBird. I have one me-self.
First thing I did was ditch the Quest chutes after they both ripped on a cold day.
What did you use for a chute to bring both section down together?

In addition to being a good sport flyer, SuperBird is a nice "third rocket." That is:

1. RTF model to learn how to prep and fly.

2. Simple model with a plastic fin can or TTW fins.

3. Model like the SuperBird that requires a little more skill.

Scotty Dog said:

That came out sharp and shinny!
I like the SuperBird. I have one me-self.
First thing I did was ditch the Quest chutes after they both ripped on a cold day.
What did you use for a chute to bring both section down together?

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I used ONE of the kit supplied Quest parachutes with a spill hole cut in the center and replaced the kit shock cord with three feet of 1/8" wide flat elastic.