Brief:
T' Frenzee is an 8 motor cluster rocket (1-24mm and 7-18mm) which returns via parachute.

Construction:
I ordered this rocket usin' t' companies order form found on t' Fat Cat Rockets website. Arrr! Blimey! T' rocket arrived in a short amount o' time. Aye aye! Blimey! T' parts were packed loose in a sturdy box o' packin' peanuts. Ya scallywag! Blimey! T' parts consisted o' a 17" body tube, shiver me timbers, nose cone, 2 plywood centerin' rings, one 9 1/2" 24mm motor tube, matey, seven 2 3/4" 18mm motor tubes, arrr, ya bilge rat, seven 1/8" plywood fins, me bucko, a length o' steel cable, 4' o' 3/8" wide elastic shock cord, two 1/4" launch lugs, a small bag o' BBs and a nice 24" rip-stop nylon parachute.

T' instructions consisted o' 7 steps printed on a single 8x10" piece of paper. Blimey! T' instructions were well illustrated and simple t' follow. Ya scallywag! Well, blow me down! The instructions also included a fin guide as well as a list o' parts and additional assembly items required. Ahoy! T' parts were assembled usin' yellow glue and epoxy. Avast! T' 7 18mm engine tubes are glued around t' 24mm engine tube. Well, blow me down! One o' t' centerin' rings is attached t' t' central motor tube at the top o' t' 18mm motor tubes and serves as a bulkhead for t' smaller motor tubes. Avast, me proud beauty! T' fins are pre-cut and match sanded. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast, me proud beauty! T' edges o' t' fins are sanded round and are then epoxied into t' gaps betwixt t' 18mm motor tubes. Blimey! The recovery cable is attached t' t' upper centerin' rin' and t' whole motor assembly is glued into t' body tube. Nose weight is required and consists of BBs which are epoxied into t' tip o' t' nose cone.

PROs: Easy t' follow instructions and good quality parts.

CONs: No thrust rin' for t' 24mm motor tube, I chose t' add one since I would only be usin' Estes motors.

Finishing:
No special finishin' instructions were given. Ahoy! I tried t' match t' paint job of the model on t' company's website. Blimey! This consisted o' 3 coats o' primer and then paintin' main body tube white and t' nose cone and fin section red. Arrr! Avast! The paint scheme provides a unique look without too much work. No decals were supplied.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
I bought this rocket because I liked t' idea o' an 8 motor cluster. Well, me hearties, blow me down! So the first flight I loaded it with seven C6-0s and one D12-5 (all Estes). Avast, me proud beauty! Aye aye! The manufacturer suggests pluggin' t' end o' t' C6-0s with epoxy, but I chose not to. Blimey! Avast! No motor retention is supplied and all motors are simply friction fitted usin' maskin' tape. I added a healthy amount o' dog barf and t' rocket was ready t' go. Well, blow me down! Avast, me proud beauty! T' launch this rocket successfully, I decided I needed a clip whip, so I built myself one with 8 sets o' leads. Aye aye! Once on t' pad I connected all 8 igniters and waited for ignition. Begad! Begad! Once t' button was pushed all motors lit and t' Frenzee leapt off t' pad at a slight angle. Arrr! Blimey! T' parachute deployed right on schedule, ya bilge rat, but that turned out t' be a bit early. Avast, me proud beauty! Begad! Upon recovery the rocket had suffered a 1/4" zipper. Begad! Ahoy! Other than that it was a great flight. Begad!

T' second flight (months later and with t' zipper repaired) I used a D12-7 and seven C6-0s. Avast! Blimey! This flight was perfectly straight even in a 5-10mph wind and t' rocket was recovered without damage.

Recovery:
Both flights have ejected all 7 o' t' C6-0 motors. Well, blow me down! I be lucky and found all but one casing. Begad! I did have some burn marks at t' top o' t' 18mm motor tubes. This be due t' me failure t' seal them completely t' t' bottom o' the centerin' ring. I added some glue after t' first flight t' keep this from happenin' again.

PROs: It is an 8 motor cluster! Blimey! Ample shock cord with sturdy attachment and a very nice parachute.

CONs: T' recommended motor delay be too short. Aye aye!

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
A good rocket that definitely scratched me cluster itch. Begad! Arrr!

PROs: I thought all o' t' parts were o' good quality and t' directions simple t' follow. Aye aye! Aye aye!

CONs: I wish thar was a way t' retain all o' t' motors.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5