Description
The TriStar is a single stage rocket with a futuristic passenger rocket design using parachute recovery.
Additional Information
| Decals: | Waterslide |
| Diameter: | 0.98 inches |
| Fin Material: | Balsa |
| Length: | 9.65 inches |
| Manufacturer: | Custom Rockets |
| Model: | 10027 |
| Motor Size: | 18 millimeters |
| Nose Cone Material: | Plastic |
| Power: | Low-Power |
| Product Type: | Kit |
| Recommended Motors: | 1/2A6-2, A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5, C6-7 |
| Recovery: | Parachute |
| Skill Level: | 1 |
| Style: | Futuristic/Exotic |
| Weight: | 1.07 ounces |
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Build History
- 03/24/2000 – Purchased Custom Tristar (#10027) from Joe’s Hobby Barn for $6.59 (Retail – $6.95)
- 12/22/2000 – Opened the jpackage and scanned in the information relative to this model. Cut a 1/8″ slit in body tube 1/4′ from one end and marked each end of body tube 1/2″. Placed engine holder in slot and centering ring at each 1/2″ mark. Filleted centering ring joints. Printed a copy of instruction page with shock cord mount and cut it out. Glued the falsa fins together and allowed to dry. Marked the body tube 1-3/4″ for the fin guidelines.
- 12/23/2000 – Glued engine mount to body tube. Glued fins to body tube.
- 12/24/2000 – Filleted fins.
- 12/25/2000 – Glued shock cord into mount and then inside of body tube. Attached nose cone to other end of shock cord.
- 09/21/2002 – Cleaned up model with a brush and cloth. Spray painted with Krylon #1501 Gloss White.
- 10/07/2002 – Put second coat of white paint on model.
- 10/19/2002 – Cut out water slide decals and applied all to model except the cockpit decal. Painted nose cone blue.