Brief
A real looker, arrr, 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, ya bilge rat, t' GTX, matey, this model be temporarily sold out, so I told t' company please t' inform me when more came and that I'd send for it. Blimey! Begad! Less than 2 weeks later, they arrived, although at a higher price, 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. Well, blow me down! T' rin' appears t' be a strong heavy plastic that might be a fiberglass. Avast! It's stronger than just polyethylene. Well, blow me down! Arrr! T' fins and finlets are precut plywood and t' sizes are equal in t' sets. Avast! That's nice nay t' have t' shave some parts t' fit or match, like we sometimes must. Avast, me proud beauty! Begad! T' 2 launch lugs fit 1/4 inch rods. Ahoy! Ya scallywag! T' nose cone appears t' be a LOC hollow cone and comes with a premeasured amount o' clay for static stability weighting. Aye aye! Ahoy! It rattles unnervingly in thar when put in, so I applied a small amount o' epoxy t' keep it still. Begad! My answer t' many problems. Ya scallywag! Epoxy.

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

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

Finishing
This kit came with decals, so I used them. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! I painted t' rocket yellow and placed t' decals over that, as they're black and look nice over yellow. Avast, me proud beauty! Begad! 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, me hearties, F80-6, arrr, ya bilge rat, G40-10, and G80-10. Avast, me proud beauty! Begad! I chose t' G35. Avast! Avast! It happens t' be a favorite motor o' mine. Begad! I had one with a 7 delay. Avast! I figured that was a close call. Begad! Aye aye! I'd like an 8 or 9, ya bilge rat, me bucko, really. Blimey! Anyway, I like t' Econojets because they are noisy on takeoff and put out a pretty flame. Ahoy! Aye aye! Well, t' rocket took off with great noise and went up over 1000 feet for sure. Well, blow me down! It went up into t' sun, matey, so I be unsure if it was still pointed up at ejection. Well, blow me down! Ahoy! I retained t' motor with piano wire and an auto hose clamp. Worm bed waddin' protected t' chute. Ya scallywag! Well, blow me down! 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. Blimey! Blimey! T' chute is also a passable size, ya bilge rat, too, matey, as no fins were damaged.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

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

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5