IQSY Tomahawk Kit

This is the IQSY Tomahawk Model Rocket Kit from Aerotech. Recommended for Ages 16 and Over with Adult Supervision.

Aerotech IQSY Tomahawk Kit Mid Power Model Rocket Kit #89014
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 Aerotech # aro89014
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Aerotech Item # aro89014
Features :
  • Designed for "E" through "G" composite hobby rocket motors.
  • Scale rocket kit with authentic detailing.
  • Precision crafted fins.
  • Fin-Lok fin mounting system.
  • Integrated load distribution structure.
  • Sturdy pre-slotted body tube.
  • Adapters permit use of various size and type Aerotech motors.
  • Motor retention system for quick and easy motor change.
  • Tangle free shock cord mounting structure.
  • High strength elastic shock cord.
  • Molded nose cone.
  • Large colorful adhesive decals.
  • Box converts to a rocket assembly and display cradle.
  • Complete illustrated instructions.
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Spotlight Review

 
"My favorite sounding rocket to model--this is a really good kit version"
stumptl
I've built IQSY Tomahawks in 7 sizes, from BT-20 to 4 phenolic. I have a smaller kit, BT-5 size, and parts for a 6 Level 3 bird . This Aerotech kit falls about in the middle of all those, and is a very complete, accurate, and rugged model. I say it is rugged--mine survived a CATO and just needed a little gluing, cleaning, and paint touch-up to get it back in flying condition. Construction is standard Aerotech (i.e., easy, sturdy, and well fitting), and scale finishing is a breeze with good masking tape and spray paint. It has a nice decal sheet to make it easy to get all those scale details correct on the IQSY. (Make sure you use the wet application method, especially to get those fin plates well positioned between the fins!) My favorite motor for this rocket is an F20-7. It makes a very pleasing flight, at reasonable cost, without too much risk of losing it. (VBG) When I finally do lose my present A-T model, I've got another one in the box ready to replace it. Get yours today, at a good price here at HOBBYLINC.

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Features

  • Designed for "E" through "G" composite hobby rocket motors.
  • Scale rocket kit with authentic detailing.
  • Precision crafted fins.
  • Fin-Lok fin mounting system.
  • Integrated load distribution structure.
  • Sturdy pre-slotted body tube.
  • Adapters permit use of various size and type Aerotech motors.
  • Motor retention system for quick and easy motor change.
  • Tangle free shock cord mounting structure.
  • High strength elastic shock cord.
  • Molded nose cone.
  • Large colorful adhesive decals.
  • Box converts to a rocket assembly and display cradle.
  • Complete illustrated instructions.

Specs

  • Length: 41" (104cm)
  • Diameter: 1.9" (4.7cm)
  • Nose Cone: 5:1 Ogive
  • Weight: 13 oz. (370g)
  • Fins: 4-trapezoidal with blunt trailing edge airfoil
  • Stages: 1
  • Motor Mount: 29mm
  • Recovery System: Parachute
  • Aerotech Product Number: 89014

Includes

One IQSY Tomahawk Model Rocket Kit.




Reviews

  
 
"A kit with lots of possibilities"
Tarasdad (Lancaster)
Aerotech's IQSY Tomahawk is a good introduction into the world of mid power rocketry for me. It is large enough to please without being so large that storage and transport are an issue. Construction was very easy due to Aerotech's Fin-Lock system, although the centering rings and Fin-Locks were tight enough to require a big of work with my hobby knife and sandpaper. Once fitted to the motor mount tube they made the rest of the assembly a snap. Literally - the fins snap into the Fin-Lock rings with a solid click and a bit of pressure. I do recommend having a 29mm motor casing or something the same size handy when installing the fins. Putting it in the mount while snapping the fins into place makes things much easier. Speaking of the fins they are molded from a high-impact plastic, so no wood filler or sanding needed. One deviation from more familiar model rocket building techniques is the use of medium viscosity CA for construction rather than wood glue or epoxy. I cheated and used medium CA for most of the build with carpenter's wood glue in places where I wanted the extra strength bond. I also substituted a length of Kevlar cord (1/8, 750lb test) tied to the motor tube for the supplied elastic shock cord. For a rocket that can take the engines this one can it's just extra piece of mind. Aerotech includes parts to make a quite functional 24mm motor adapter. I modified mine slightly by shortening the exposed end of the tube enough that the mount will hold a 24mm RMS. That simple addition really makes this a very versatile rocket, capable of being flown on a wide variety of black powder or composite, single use or reloadable motors. This kit includes a payload bay section. Although the kit instructions would have you permanently glue both the coupler and nose cone into the upper body tube it is quite easy to make the nose cone removable for access to what is now a useable avionics bay. I used three small button head screws equilaterally spaced around to attach the nose cone. I glued the bulkhead and coupler as the kit instructions called for but with a little thought and ingenuity it would be simplicity itself to convert the coupler into a baffle and make this a zipper free design. The payload section also offers the opportunity to build this as a dual deploy rocket. As I said, a kit with a lot of possibilities! There are a couple of aspects to the kit that limit its utility, at least as far as learning building techniques go. While the Fin-Lock system really does make building easy and does add tremendous strength to the rocket it also shares nothing in common with kits from other builders. Aerotech also uses square plastic launch lugs designed to be used on a 1/4 launch rod. While functional the are also very bulky and detract from what is otherwise a very handsome model rocket. Despite those minor items I heartily recommend this kit to anyone looking for a sport scale model of the Tomahawk sounding rocket, or for a nice, handy MPR in general. Now I just need to get out the the launch field, pop an AT SU E15-7W in it and watch it scoot!

Comments

Read enclosed instructions before use. Adult supervision recommended for those under 16 years of age.

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