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, me hearties, ya bilge rat, t' GTX, ya bilge rat, ya bilge rat, this model was temporarily sold out, me hearties, so I told t' company please t' inform me when more came and that I'd send for it. Well, blow me down! Begad! Less than 2 weeks later, me bucko, they arrived, although at a higher price, but t' company allowed me t' have this kit at its original price. That be a nice courtesy.

All parts came intact in shippin' popcorn. Blimey! T' rin' appears t' be a strong heavy plastic that might be a fiberglass. Aye aye! Avast! It's stronger than just polyethylene. T' fins and finlets are precut plywood and t' sizes are equal in t' sets. That's nice nay t' have t' shave some parts t' fit or match, like we sometimes must. Avast, me proud beauty! Aye aye! T' 2 launch lugs fit 1/4 inch rods. 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, me bucko, so I applied a small amount o' epoxy t' keep it still. My answer t' many problems. Avast, me proud beauty! Arrr! Epoxy.

T' motor mount is 29mm tubin' and 2 plywood centerin' rings, 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. Ahoy! This cord is crimped twice t' make 2 loops, one forward t' attach t' 1/2 inch elastic shock cord. Ya scallywag! That be hard, shiver me timbers, requirin' elbow grease and pliers.

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

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

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight
T' manufacturer recommends t' F40-6, F62-6, me bucko, me hearties, F80-6, me hearties, G40-10, and G80-10. I chose t' G35. Ya scallywag! It happens t' be a favorite motor o' mine. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast! I had one with a 7 delay. Aye aye! I figured that be a close call. Avast, me proud beauty! I'd like an 8 or 9, me bucko, really. Begad! Anyway, matey, I like t' Econojets because they are noisy on takeoff and put out a pretty flame. Well, t' rocket took off with great noise and went up over 1000 feet for sure. Begad! Ya scallywag! 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. Ya scallywag! Avast! Worm bed waddin' protected t' chute. Everythin' fit easily into t' tube and wasn't so tight as t' make preppin' tough.

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

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

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

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5