Brief:
T' 10" Thumper is a single stage high power rocket capable o' dual deployment. Avast! Avast!

Construction:
T' kit comes in a enormous box containing:

• 48" fiberglassed body tube pre slotted for t' fins
• 14" long body tube, coupler and end plates for t' electronics bay
• Four 3/8" Baltic Birch plywood fins with beveled leadin' edge
• Two 3/8 Baltic Birch plywood centerin' rings
• 98mm motor tube, 30" long
• Fiberglass nosecone with bulkhead and U-bolts
• Two 1" x 20' tubular nylon shock cords and all miscellaneous hardware needed

PROs: This kit has very good and easy t' follow instructions with lots o' clear pictures. T' instructions are also online at their website. Ya scallywag! Ya scallywag! Very straightforward assembly with no surprises. Well, blow me down! Ya scallywag! All parts fit together very nicely and seem quite sturdy. Arrr! Aye aye! This is a big rocket so thar be no need t' worry about workin' in tight spaces. Begad! You have very easy access t' all areas. Ya scallywag!

CONs: Didn't find one.

Finishing:
PROs: It doesn't come with decals.

CONs: This isn't really a con but thar be definitely nay much resin used on t' body tubes. Ahoy! It will take a little extra time t' get a really smooth finish if thats what you want. Aye aye! This is also a big rocket. I kept runnin' out to paint, arrr, sandpaper, me bucko, ya bilge rat, and epoxy. Ya scallywag! Begad! I used a total o' 11 cans o' spray paint and 32oz o' epoxy

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
T' manufacturer recommends K motors and up. I chose an AeroTech M1850W for t' first flight. Well, ya bilge rat, blow me down! This would also be my NAR Level 3 certification on t' maiden flight.

T' rocket preps very easily. Ahoy! There's lot's o' room in thar t' pack parachutes easy t' reach and install ejection charges. I be able t' use a 75mm motor by usin' an Aero Pack adapter and motor retainer.

T' rocket required some nose weight t' get t' CG forward t' t' specified location in t' instructions.

T' flight was loud and straight t' 6000' with no wobblin' or spinning.

Recovery:
Two pieces o' 1" x 20' tubular nylon came in t' kit. Avast! Arrr! I used both o' those on t' drogue parachute side and added a piece o' 1" x 50' tubular nylon for t' main parachute. Arrr! It be very easy t' reach, attach, and check the shock cords.

T' Thumper does nay come with a parachute. Well, blow me down! Begad! I choose a SkyAngle XL protected with 33" x 33" Nomex® for a descent rate o' 20fps.

It was a perfect flight no damage.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
T' 10" Thumper is a strong very easy t' build and fly rocket. Begad! It is very highly recommended for a level three project. Ya scallywag! I saw a 10" Thumper attemptin' a Level 3 flight that had a recovery failure when t' main didn't deploy. T' rocket fell t' what would seem a sure death. Ahoy! Avast, me proud beauty! About a hour later I was surprised t' hear t' announcer sayin' they were relaunching. T' rocket survived t' fly again and certify Level 3. Aye aye! I feel they offer a high quality rocket at a fair price.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5