Black Star Voyager Model Rocket Kit

Overall this is a really good looking rocket. I have painted mine differently though & dubbed it the Minion Star Destroyer. I have to say this is the hardest rocket build I have ever done. Its 3 main fins have no less than 10 different pieces of balsa wood that come together to form each fin. I recommend using insta-cure gap filling glue for its quick drying otherwise you will go nuts trying to hold the parts together for cure time. I also used some plastic wood to fill gaps on fins & then sand smooth. If you take your time it builds up very nicely. As an experienced model rocketry guy I added some upgrades of my own. The nose cone is attached to the main frame through elastic cord tied to kevlar string which is anchored to the motor mount. I also added a stainless steel pot scrubber under the upper reducing coupling. This is pulled apart & stuffed into the lower tube. It cools the ejection blast so no wadding is needed & the upper tube can be used for just parachute & cord. This is a hefty rocket & I can tell it will take some umpf to get it off the stand. I set mine up for 1/4 launch rod & only fly my large rockets with Aerotech reloadable motors. They give plenty of power to get it off the stand & flying true. Happy rocketing. Steve

Overall, the rocket worked pretty well. Putting the fin pieces on gave me a little trouble, but I was able to cement them into place. I would buy it again.

This was fun to build with the 3 dimensional fins. It looks awesome. You need to take your time building the Black Star Voyager, The fins are all quality balsa and each one must be constructed, It is so beautiful I am almost afraid to fly it.