I've started the Quest AS-1 Escort build on my blog at:

http://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot...rt-1-parts.html

I know JeffyJeep had built one and there were kit concerns.
Get ready, this is going to be a bumpy ride!

The picture below is from the Quest website.

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"Nose cones roll, be careful with that."
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Look out - I'm the Meister Shyster!

looks neat, how does it fly?

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Ryan Leach
NAR# 87642
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SoJARS NAR Section 593
Aerospace Education Officer
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Bumpy is right! Here's the one I built last year. I cut the yellow lightning bolt out of adhesive film because the decals are so transparent that they were nearly invisible when applied over a black surface. I don't know if Quest has corrected this or not.

Mitering the BT's was major bee-yotch on these small tubes. I don't think I care to build another one.

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Well it sure looks good!

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Ryan Leach
NAR# 87642
SAM #216
SoJARS NAR Section 593
Aerospace Education Officer
X-15 FANATIC

Thank you. If you build it's mothership, the Aerospace One, I suggest you put the presidential seal over a white backing or it will dissapear into the blue. The decals are pressure-sensitive and VERY transparent.

Also, the transparent (ish) blue of the decals is nearly impossible to match to a blue paint for the nose cone. I got it close, but not perfect. If I build another one, I might do ALL of the blue parts in paint so they'll match.

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Never trust an atom. They make up everything.

4 out of 3 people struggle with math.

Chemically, alcohol IS a solution.

NAR# 94042
SAM# 0078

Hey Chris,

I have this kit, I thought it looked too small too. Needs to be enlarged.

Check your blog dates, there is some fat fingering, like 2101? I don't think were there yet!

Yes, the AS-1 is quite dinky--but BIG on swears!

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Never trust an atom. They make up everything.

4 out of 3 people struggle with math.

Chemically, alcohol IS a solution.

NAR# 94042
SAM# 0078

Thanks! I'm not a great typist. Correction has been made.
You'd think all those years of accordion lessons would give me a typing edge - but no!

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Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Old/New NAR # 19086 SR

www.oddlrockets.com
www.modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com
http://www.nar.org/educational-reso...ing-techniques/
Your results may vary
"Nose cones roll, be careful with that."
Every spaceman needs a ray gun.
Look out - I'm the Meister Shyster!

Well -
just okay.

It flew this morning with a Quest A6-4, the recommended first flight engine.
After it cleared the rod it veered to the west at a 45 degree angle.
The four second delay was too long and it was nosing in when the parachute ejected.

Not a great flight, but a flight just the same. It think it needs a little nose weight and at least a B engine in it.

It does look good though!

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__________________
Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Old/New NAR # 19086 SR

www.oddlrockets.com
www.modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com
http://www.nar.org/educational-reso...ing-techniques/
Your results may vary
"Nose cones roll, be careful with that."
Every spaceman needs a ray gun.
Look out - I'm the Meister Shyster!

I take it those forward wing/fins make it turn into the wind like a Colonial Viper?