ASP Flying Model Rocket Kit Sandia Sandhawk 29mm ASP KSAN-29

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).