Brief:
A fun LPR kit that utilizes "Snake Recovery: 5 sections blow apart, yet remain attached for an interesting 'flight o' a snake.'" A kit thats slightly out o' t' ordinary.

Construction:
T' parts list:

• 3 0.74" x 3.125" Body Tubes
• 1 0.74" x 3.625" Body Tube for fin can
• 3 Couplers
• Engine Block
• Two-piece Plastic nose cone
• Launch Lug
• Elastic Shock cord
• 1 sheet o' 1/16" x 3" x 5.25" Balsa for 3 fins and engine tool
• Waterslide decals

T' kit came with four pages o' easy t' follow instructions. Begad! Avast! T' instructions were easy t' read and were well written in me opinion. These instructions give t' builder a good amount o' illustrations and black and white pictures to aid in t' construction process. Avast, me proud beauty! Begad! T' steps were laid out in a logical order and made t' build process almost a complete breeze. Templates for t' fins, me bucko, engine tool, ya bilge rat, and shock cord mount were included as well as a fin locater. The instructions clearly remind t' builder t' dry fit t' parts before assembly, matey, matey, which is important I think. Begad! Blimey!

T' "Snake" went together without any major difficulty. T' fit be slightly off but be corrected with a little sandin' t' allow ease o' separation. Aye aye! T' engine tool which is cut from t' balsa stock and assembled by the builder, is a great reusable tool in positionin' engine blocks. T' instructions really aided in makin' this an easy build. They gave good tips and reminders.

T' only supplies and tools needed for this build were glue (I used epoxy) and a hobby knife t' cut out t' fins and engine tool.

Finishing:
I decided t' paint t' Snake similar t' what be on t' package. I painted it white and then masked off every other section and painted it red. Avast! Avast! T' decals included were quality waterslide and definitely added a great touch.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
For t' first flight I used a B6-4. Avast, me proud beauty! Begad! I used one sheet o' waddin' which was recommended. Avast! Avast! T' Snake utilizes friction fittin' for its motor retention. Avast, me proud beauty! T' flight be straight and much higher than I expected. Ya scallywag! Aye aye!

Recovery:
T' shock cord is tied t' t' nose cone and uses a paper mount t' attach it t' t' booster section. Well, blow me down! T' shock cord is also attached t' each particular body section.

T' recovery was good. Avast, me proud beauty! There was no damage, me bucko, but t' bottom body tube didn't separate from t' booster section. Arrr! I did a little sandin' and it worked perfect on t' second flight.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
I love this rocket and its design. Well, blow me down! It makes a great addition t' any rocket collection especially with its "snake recovery".

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5