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 Model Rocket Review : Micro Maxx Raw Fusion & Vector 1

This ready-to-fly set includes two plastic rockets of a more traditional design. Three fins, a body tube, and a nose cone.

This may not make them the most visually pleasing of the bunch, it does bless them with lower drag than many Micro Maxx models.

Online research for this review seems to indicate these models are not based on any real rockets or missiles, military or civilian.

They are similar in shape and size. Colors and fin design are different.

Both rely on a streamer as a recovery device to slow their descent to Terra firma. After all, a safe landing is every bit as important as a spectacular launch. Or is it? Read on to reach your own conclusion.

Raw Fusion & Vector 1

Measurements

As no first-hand measurements are available for these, we have to use measurements provided by the manufacturer, Quest Aerospace. No original data is available for this review as none was taken prior to test launches.

As you will see later, this was a mistake. Some parts went missing which makes it impossible to take full and complete measurements at this time.

Lenght is shown in official data as being somewhere between 3.5" and 5.5", with each model weighing less than one ounce. Diameter is said to be between .25" to .5".

Flight Data

This set of model rockets is the best performing one of all Micro Maxx sets, if altitude is important to you. This makes them a lot of fun to launch, be sure to keep an eye on them so you know where they land.

Speaking of landing, it appears both these models had a rough landing after a few flights, as clearly shown in the images shown here.

Damage

The nose cose for the Vector 1 broke off and was never recovered. On Raw Fusion the piece of plastic which holds the find (and motor) in place broke off. It too was never found.

These model rockets sure were fun while they lasted. Unfortunatly, they didn't last very long at all.

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