Custom Rockets - Freedom {Kit} (10024)

Custom Rockets Freedom

Custom Rockets - Freedom {Kit} (10024)

Contributed by Daniel Kirk

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Diameter:	0.95 inches
Length:	12.00 inches
Manufacturer:	Custom Rockets
Skill Level:	1
Style:	Sport

Rocket Pic Brief:
Basic 4FNC Skill Level 1 rocket.

Construction:
The kit contains:

Body Tube BT-50, 9" long
Plastic Nose cone
Die-cut Balsa Fins
12" poly chute
standard 18mm engine mount w/ hook
1/8" x 16" elastic shock cord
1/8" x 1-3/8" launch lug
Water-slide decals

Quality of materials was uniformly excellent.

Instructions and illustrations were clear and straightforward.

Finishing:
Includes waterslide decals.

Construction Rating: 5 out of 5

Flight:
I flew it on an A8-3, B6-4, and C6-5. Prep was standard for basic conventional model. Boost was straight and true. There was some drift, which I expected with a 12" parachute in a model this size, but it was not excessive.

Recovery:
Perfect flight after flight, but use a small motor unless you like long walks!

Flight Rating: 5 out of 5

Summary:
Ideal beginner's rocket, reliable sport model, might make a good backup model for PD competition on a small field or windy day.

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5

Other Reviews

First time kit gives good experience! By Kirk Greenfield (January 30, 2012)
Brief This is a Skill Level One rocket with balsa wood fins, a single body tube, and a plastic nose cone. Components The parachute is a 12-inch plastic ‘chute with an elastic shock cord. The fins are die-cut and were almost ready to fall out, cleanly cut and clear. There is also a double-sided sheet of instructions. The "anchor" for the shock cord must be cut from the ...
Custom Rockets Freedom By Chan Stevens
This is a sharp-looking red/white/blue rocket by Custom, very good introductory kit, and a great flyer. The kit I built is an older style from about 1995. The main differences between this kit and the current version is that the mylar chute has been replaced by a plastic Estes-style chute, and the nose cone screw eye has been replaced by a hook cast into the nose cone. The rocket consists ...

Flights

Comments:

G.S. (September 23, 2002)

I found the construction quite easy until it came to the nose cone which was too small for the body tube. I had to use some masking tape to make a proper fit. The waterslide decals were very thin, not too user-friendly for my nine year old. The maiden flight (on an A8-3) went great up until the shock cord snapped and the 'chute/nose cone landed in a tall tree. A good beginning rocket, but beware the nose cone fit and thin shock cord...

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