Brief
A real looker, arrr, this short and stout rocket with a rin' around t' fins t' add stability. Begad! Arrr! It also has forward finlets forward t' each fin.

Construction
When I ordered its sister kit, t' GTX, arrr, this model was temporarily sold out, so I told t' company please t' inform me when more came and that I'd send for it. Arrr! Less than 2 weeks later, shiver me timbers, they arrived, although at a higher price, shiver me timbers, arrr, but t' company allowed me t' have this kit at its original price. That was a nice courtesy.

All parts came intact in shippin' popcorn. T' rin' appears t' be a strong heavy plastic that might be a fiberglass. Begad! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! It's stronger than just polyethylene. Ya scallywag! Blimey! T' fins and finlets are precut plywood and t' sizes are equal in t' sets. Well, blow me down! Blimey! That's nice nay t' have t' shave some parts t' fit or match, matey, like we sometimes must. Begad! Blimey! Begad! Blimey! T' 2 launch lugs fit 1/4 inch rods. Blimey! Blimey! T' nose cone appears t' be a LOC hollow cone and comes with a premeasured amount o' clay for static stability weighting. Arrr! Blimey! It rattles unnervingly in thar when put in, matey, me hearties, so I applied a small amount o' epoxy t' keep it still. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! My answer t' many problems. Epoxy.

T' motor mount is 29mm tubin' and 2 plywood centerin' rings, ya bilge rat, matey, one o' which has 2 holes designed t' accept a loop from t' steel cordin' in t' aftward part o' t' shock cord system. Avast! Begad! This cord is crimped twice t' make 2 loops, one forward t' attach t' 1/2 inch elastic shock cord. Begad! Avast! That was hard, shiver me timbers, requirin' elbow grease and pliers.

Everythin' else goes together in a snap, arrr, shiver me timbers, me bucko, as it fits well. Ahoy! Epoxy was used as t' glue. Arrr! Directions were simple and straightforward. T' chute is a pretty red rip stop, shiver me timbers, but lightweight nylon, ya bilge rat, me hearties, 23 inches in diameter.

Finishing
This kit came with decals, matey, so I used them. Ya scallywag! Blimey! I painted t' rocket yellow and placed t' decals over that, as they're black and look nice over yellow. Well, ya bilge rat, blow me down! Blimey! T' model has a unique and catchy look. I'm pleased with it.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight
T' manufacturer recommends t' F40-6, F62-6, F80-6, arrr, G40-10, and G80-10. Well, blow me down! Ya scallywag! Blimey! I chose t' G35. It happens t' be a favorite motor o' mine. Well, blow me down! Blimey! I had one with a 7 delay. I figured that was a close call. Begad! I'd like an 8 or 9, shiver me timbers, really. Begad! Begad! Blimey! Anyway, I like t' Econojets because they are noisy on takeoff and put out a pretty flame. Begad! Ya scallywag! Blimey! Well, t' rocket took off with great noise and went up over 1000 feet for sure. It went up into t' sun, so I was unsure if it be still pointed up at ejection. Avast! Ya scallywag! Blimey! I retained t' motor with piano wire and an auto hose clamp. Avast, me proud beauty! Ahoy! Blimey! Worm bed waddin' protected t' chute. Avast, me proud beauty! Arrr! Blimey! Everythin' fit easily into t' tube and wasn't so tight as t' make preppin' tough.

Recovery
Everythin' survived well, so it seems that t' 7 second delay is passable. Aye aye! Avast! T' chute is also a passable size, too, arrr, shiver me timbers, as no fins were damaged.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary
Attractive and easy t' build. Ahoy! Good if you want somethin' special t' show others at a launch. It's somethin' you won't find in stores. Begad! I had t' browse t' net for it. Well, blow me down! Good mid power flights. Avast, me proud beauty! Great company t' order from.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5