KerryQuinn
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I picked up a square-tube rocket at NSL2009 this weekend from a company called Newway space models that just started producing these kits. They have 3 models out. I built the "4 Square" model. Went together easily. The kit includes color directions (which still need a little work). The kit also included sandpaper, a half-Q-tip for gluing,a fishing swivel for parachute attachment and water slide decals as well as square centering-"rings". The square tubes are VERY thick walled, and the overall rocket weight is pretty high (2.9 oz). The 4 Square is a "tube" fine rocket which uses square tube fins (and a square launch lug) and a solid-balsa-nose-pyramid. I saw a couple of these rockets launched at NSL 2009 and they seemed to be stable. One warning, the square tube stock is not only heavy, but also has a very "grooved" exterior in addition ot pronounced "spirals" that requires a combination of heavy fill and/or sanding to smooth out.
After I get a chance to fly this model, I'll post a formal review over in EMRR.
Kerry Quinn
FoxValleyRocketeers
Woodstock, IL
After I get a chance to fly this model, I'll post a formal review over in EMRR.
Kerry Quinn
FoxValleyRocketeers
Woodstock, IL