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

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

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

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

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

Finishing
This kit came with decals, matey, so I used them. Begad! I painted t' rocket yellow and placed t' decals over that, as they're black and look nice over yellow. Aye aye! Begad! T' model has a unique and catchy look. Ahoy! Avast, me proud beauty! I'm pleased with it.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

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

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

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

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

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5