ASP Flying Model Rocket Kit Sandia Sandhawk 29mm
The Sandia Sandhawk was developed as an upper stage for sounding rocket systems. The Sandhawk flew three times as a single stage rocket between 1966 and 1974.
The Sandia Sandhawk has long been a favorite of scale modelers. This new kit is over 3 1/2 feet tall and features thru-the-wall laser-cut plywood fins, balsa nose cone, wire antennas, steel cable shock cord mount and self-adhesive decals.
Makes a great intro to mid-power rocketry and flies fantastic on 29mm F and G engines! Kit has accurate scale outline but is a fairly easy build and leaves room for the modeler to add additional details if desired.
Specifications:
Length: 44.45"/112.8 cm
Diameter: 1.89”/4.8 cm
Weight: 15.5 oz/439 gm
Recommended Parachute: 24" Nylon (Not Included)
Scale: approx. 1/6.88 (0.145)
Skill Level: Intermediate
Center of Pressure: 36.9" from tip of nose
Requires 1/4" Launch Rod
Recommended Engines: F15-4; F20-4; F23-4; F27-4; F42-4; G40-7; G77-7; G78-7; G79-7
Estimated (Calculated) Altitudes:
with F15-4: 695'/212m
with F20-4: 1025'/312.5m
with F23-4: 850'/259m
with F27-4: 790'/241m
with F42-4: 905'/276m
with G40-7: 1650'/503m
with G77-7: 1645'/501m
with G78-7: 1755'/535m
with G79-7: 1725'/526m
What you'll need to build this model:
Adhesives (Epoxy, Quick or Medium Setting, can be used and is recommended for most construction. Thin Cyanoacrylate ["CA"] is recommended for some steps.); Hobby Knife with sharp #11 Blade; Ruler; Pencil; Aluminum (or other metal) angle - ideally 1" X at least 30" long; electric drill with 1/16" (or 3/32") and 5/32" (or 3/16") bits; Pliers; Wire Cutters; Masking Tape; Sandpapers (Coarse - 80 or 100 grit, 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), flat white, gloss white, flat red, metallic green & clear (flat and/or gloss, optional).
Recommended, but not required: Sanding Block; Metal File (see Step #16); Tack Cloth; External Engine Retainer (such as Estes Pro Series II™ 29 mm Motor Retainer Set or similar).
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.
What else you'll need to fly this model:
Electronic launch system capable of igniting a composite engine; launch pad with 1/4" launch rod; 24" nylon parachute; recovery wadding or cloth parachute protector; engines (see list of recommended engines above).
