ASP Flying Model Rocket Kit Micro Astrobee D ASP KASTD-MM
The Astrobee D was a sounding rocket built by Aerojet General and designed to carry payloads to the D-region of the ionosphere. The first flights took place in June, 1970 and continued to be used until 1980
This Micro kit is designed to use the Quest™ Micro Maxx™ engines and is based on our "Minimum Diameter" T-MM body tubes. Includes 3D printed nose cone, Kevlar® shock cord, full-color water-slide decal and our usual complete instructions. Due to the small parts involved, these kits are not recommended for the first-time modeler. Younger modelers should have the assistance of an adult when trying to construct these small kits
Specifications:
Length: 7"/ 177.8mm
Diameter: 0.282"/7.16 mm
Approx. Weight: 0.14 oz/ 4 gm
Skill Level: Intermediate
Scale: 1/21.3 (0.047)
Recovery Device: Streamer
Recommended Engines: Quest™ Micro Maxx™
What you'll need to build this model:
Adhesives (a quick-curing epoxy glue can be used for most steps and is recommended, cyanoacrylate [“CA”] is recommended for some steps and you may also use throughout if preferred); hobby knife with a sharp #11 blade; straight edge (preferably metal); cellophane ("Scotch") tape; double-sided cellophane ("Scotch") tape; paint (Spray or bottle paint, such as such as Rust-Oleum, Krylon, or Testors is recommended. Be sure not to mix different types or brands of paint without testing.) - primer (optional), light tan, grey & clear (optional); sandpaper (medium - 220 or 280, fine - 320 or 400, & [optionally] extra fine - 500 or 600); pencil.
Recommended, but not required: tweezers (or needle nose pliers); sanding block; tack cloth; decal setting solution such as Micro Set or Micro Sol
What else you'll need to fly this model:
Electronic launch system; launch pad with Micro Maxx™ size launch rod; recovery wadding; Micro Maxx™ engines
