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That's it, what's your least favorite sack of parts, and why?
Some people tend to bash TLP, as they're expecting an Estes type kit. And: don't have the time, patients, appreciation, skills, (certain) tools, etc.. to build them.
Some people expect explicit instructions (tailored to them), laser cut & machine beveled contest grade / hand selected balsa or finished both side ply, factory printed decals, numerous assembly & alignment jigs, a hand-sewn 12-panel silk parachute (with spill hole), premixed epoxy, a 3-view colour scale reference pack with paint chips & recommended Krylon, Rustoleum, and/or PPG paint codes, accurate flight profiles for all available motors (to the foot in altitude), etc.. and all for $12.99 at the local Hobby Lobby.. of any kit..
A kit is as good or as bad as you want it to be..
Definitely not my intent, I was thinking of a recipe I once saw that had you mix wet & dry ingredients. Then, on the next page "but first...."Usually leads to bashing a manufacturer!
. Creative problem solving is part of what makes building things fun.
Hmmm....Apogee using junk parts?
That doesn't sound like Tim at all.
Did you Email Tim about the problems?
I really hope nobody from TLP is on the TRF....
I don't know about you guys... TLP has fast, great shipping with a sweet website.. The reason I don't like them is that they have really bad quality parts. Are balsa fins going to handle E & F motors?? I don't think so, and the body tube is like, well think, if the rocket hits the ground a little hard the body tube would be dented, but and Estes tube PSII wouldn't be.
My brother ordered the HARM missile kit, and I might order from them again, IF I do, I will get different fins.
That's just me & my brother's opinions.
Thanks,
Wow, didn't expect this to be controversial. Was hoping for funny stories about ridiculous instructions and the like.
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