National Association of Rocketry Training Rocketeers for Experience and
Knowledge

NARTREK

PLASTIC MODEL CONVERSION REQUIREMENTS


1. Build a commercially produced Plastic Kit of a Missile, Rocket, Jet/Rocket
Airplane, or Space Vehicle. Models of fictional vehicles can be included

2. Convert model for flight following safe building and flying techniques. It
is best to use a model that has a fairly large fin area as it will aid in
stability of flight. The NAR Technical Services publication "Plastic Model
Conversion" - PMC can be used as a guide for your conversion.

3. Model must not be extensively modified so that its appearance is changed.
External En~ine Mounts or Recovery Systems are not T,ermitted. Model should
display all markings of its original version. Such markings include all
insignia, paint work, battle damage, if any. Extra detail work maybe added
and will be judged for workmanship. Use of clear plastic fins is allowed, but
will be judged on workmanship. With an independent observer, evaluate your
model for Static Display in accordance with paragraphs 55.1-55.7 of the Pink
Book. You may use either the attached guidelines or those included with your
Silver Level packet to assist with the evaluation. Judging results from a
Plastic Model Conversion event in a NAR sanctioned contest may also be used.

4. Photograph the model during the building stages, showing engine mounting
and recovery system. Note: In many cases rear engine ejection may be
necessary. If this is the case, photograph the recovery system for the engines
and how this system will deploy the recovery system for the model. Also if the
engine leaves the model it must have a streamer attached to it so that the
engine is returned safely.

5. Successfiilly fly the model and recover it. Photograph the model on its
launcher. With an independent observer, judge the models flight
characteristics, recovery deployment, and landing damage, if any. The observer
will write out his opinions of each and attach them to judging of the model
(item 3).

6. Write a detailed report on your plastic conversion kit. Back up statements
with photographs when possible. Be detailed and concise, and state any
problems in the process of converting the model. Be sure to tell how you were
able to overcome any and all problems. Rate the model conversion on a scale of
1 - 3: Easy (1); Difficult (2); or Very Difficurt (3). Report will be judged
for clarity and the ability for others to use for converting the same model.



National Association of Rocketry Training Rocketeers for Experience and
Knowledge

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NOTE: To be eligible to work on this advance level, a model rocketeer must
have completed successfully the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Achievement levels of
NARTREK.

When you have completed the above requirements, submit the required materials
to NARTREK Base. This material will be reviewed by a panel and their opinions
of your conversion and report will be forward to you with the certificate and
patch. This review will take about two or three weeks to compile. You may
therefore start another Advance Level, if you so desire.



National Association of Rocketry Training Rocketeers for Experience and
Knowledge

NARTREK

PLASTIC MODEL CONVERSION JUDGING SHEET

Use this sheet for the point scoring, and either the Silver packet Alway
article or the attached criteria for judging.

CRAFTSMANSHIP:

Neatness and care in construction: (150 pts)

Craftsmanship of details: (100 pts)

Degree and quality of finish (100 pts)

General Appearance (150 pts)


DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY:

Asymmetries inherent in the model: (40 pts)

Intricacy of paint pattern: (80 pts)

Degree of detailing required: (80 pts)

Difficulty of stabilizing model: (50 pts)

Difficulty of adapting the model for flight: (50 pts)


Mission points: (200 pts)

General Flight: (100 pts)


Signature of Modeler:____________________________ NAR#__________

Signature of Judge:______________________________ Date:______________