Alright, so my Wildman Black Saturday package with Darkstar Mini finally showed up today. Can't wait to start building this weekend!
Couple issues though:
1) no launch accessories: all of my other kits showed up with either lugs or buttons or both. This one, neither. So, if I go buttons, which ones?? I was thinking they would be similar to the size I have on my 2.6" Madcow Nike. Any idea what size? Guess I could go lugs....anyone know where to buy fiberglass ones? Prolly place one at the bottom and the other near the CG...
2) No shock cord. Came with a long kevlar, but I'm used to seeing this AND a nylon shock cord. Need to buy one I guess. (also need to figure out how to attach it to the engine mount, since there's no hardware or mounting hole for this)
3) Probably go ahead and get a blast protector as well. 3" x 3" or 6" x "6 ??
4) Quality. Will take some work, but I'm good with that. There's like glue or something all over the fins, and most of the cuts are pretty uneven/frayed. Don't mean to whine, but, well, I've built ALOT of rocket kits and well, this one leaves alot to be desired.
5) engine retainer. Definately want to go Aeropack, just need to find the correct size. Either Aeropack L1, L2 or P...... Coincidentally half of an aeropack adapter showed up with my order, and I didn't even order one yet! (see last pic)
Also got some bitchin engines...including a few G75 Metal-whatevers!! Can't wait for the sparks!!
Couple issues though:
1) no launch accessories: all of my other kits showed up with either lugs or buttons or both. This one, neither. So, if I go buttons, which ones?? I was thinking they would be similar to the size I have on my 2.6" Madcow Nike. Any idea what size? Guess I could go lugs....anyone know where to buy fiberglass ones? Prolly place one at the bottom and the other near the CG...
2) No shock cord. Came with a long kevlar, but I'm used to seeing this AND a nylon shock cord. Need to buy one I guess. (also need to figure out how to attach it to the engine mount, since there's no hardware or mounting hole for this)
3) Probably go ahead and get a blast protector as well. 3" x 3" or 6" x "6 ??
4) Quality. Will take some work, but I'm good with that. There's like glue or something all over the fins, and most of the cuts are pretty uneven/frayed. Don't mean to whine, but, well, I've built ALOT of rocket kits and well, this one leaves alot to be desired.
5) engine retainer. Definately want to go Aeropack, just need to find the correct size. Either Aeropack L1, L2 or P...... Coincidentally half of an aeropack adapter showed up with my order, and I didn't even order one yet! (see last pic)
Also got some bitchin engines...including a few G75 Metal-whatevers!! Can't wait for the sparks!!
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