ASP Flying Model Rocket Kit Black Brant IV 24mm
The Black Brant IV is a Canadian sounding rocket designed to launch payloads to over 500 miles high. First flown in 1964, the two-stage rocket was used into the 1980's. Over fifty flew from launch sites all over the world, including Peru, Spain, Norway, Greenland, and the U.S. among others.
This new single-stage scale kit is nearly three feet tall and features a balsa transition and hard balsa nose cone, laser-cut basswood fins, water-slide and self-adhesive decals and quick-change engine hook. You can fly this model on a wide range of engines, with fairly low altitudes on a C, but practically out-of-sight flights on an E! Designed primarily for 24mm C, D & E engines, it can also be flown on selected 18mm engines with an adapter (not included). A bright metallic parachute returns it to the ground for flight after flight.
Specifications:
Length: 34.65"/88 cm
Diameter: 1.385"/35.2 mm
Weight: 3.9 oz/110 gm
18" Parachute Recovery
Scale: approx. 1/12.5 (0.080)
Skill Level: Intermediate
Requires 3/16" Launch Rod
Center of Pressure: 19" from tip of nose
Recommended Engines: C11-3; D12-5; E12-6; E20-7; F44-8; with a 18/24 Adapter (not included): C6-3
What you'll need to build this model:
Adhesives (Wood glue, such as Elmer’s Carpenters Glue, can be used throughout and is recommended for most construction. Thin Cyanoacrylate [“CA”] is recommended for the parachute construction, but not required. Other adhesives [epoxy, CA, etc.] may be used if you are familiar with their use and prefer them.); Hobby Knife with sharp #11 Blade; Ruler; Pencil; Felt Tip Marker; Masking Tape; Double-sided Cellophane ("Scotch") Tape; Sandpapers (Medium - 180 or 220, Fine 320 or 400, & [optionally] Extra-Fine - 500 or 600); Sanding Sealer (or other balsa filler coat); Thinner (appropriate for the type of sanding sealer used); Small Paint Brush (to apply sealer); Spray Paint (such as Rust-Oleum, Krylon, or Testors is recommended. Be sure not to mix different types or brands of paint without testing.) - primer (optional), white, black, red, silver & clear.
Recommended, but not required: Sanding Block; Tack Cloth.
Optional: Material to fill body tube seams and/or any imperfections in wood parts, such as Elmer’s Carpenters Wood Filler, Interior Spackling Paste, etc.; decal setting or solvent solution (such as Solv-A-Set or Super Set).
What else you'll need to fly this model:
Electronic launch system; launch pad with 3/16" launch rod; recovery wadding; engines (see list of recommended engines above).
