Brief:
T' Predator is a nice lookin' large rocket. It is an upscale o' t' old Estes Rampage. It came with a single 38mm motor mount, but a 3 motor cluster is available. Arrr! Arrr!

Construction:
All o' t' parts were in good order. Begad! It came with long 38mm motor mount, 4" body tube and payload section. T' fins are 1/4" plywood and the centerin' rings are pressed particle board. Begad! T' launch lugs are 1/2" copper tubing.

T' shock cord is a 15' nylon strap. Blimey! Avast, arrr, me proud beauty! T' nose cone is a well made and all of t' parts fit together very nicely.

T' instructions were sparse at best. Begad! You need t' have some experience with high power rockets t' build this one. Begad!

I did nay like t' method for attachin' t' shock cord.

T' instructions wanted me t' epoxy t' cord t' t' motor tube. I chose to install an eye bolt in t' top centerin' rin' and attach t' nylon strap with a quick link. Begad! T' payload section is attached t' t' shock cord with an eybolt as well.

T' 38mm motor mount tube is a very tight fit for t' motors. It might need some sanding.

T' kit did nay come with motor retention. Aye aye! I added some T-nuts and hooks on the bottom centerin' rin' t' add retention.

T' parts are very well made and fit very well. Well, blow me down! Blimey! T' strong fins are glued to t' motor mount and two centerin' rings. Begad! Blimey! This makes for very strong contruction.

Finishing:
T' rocket is easy t' finish. T' fins and body tube sand well and finished up nicely.

T' kit came with one "Predator" decal. Well, blow me down! I chose red, arrr, black and silver for t' paint and t' rocket looks pretty nice.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
T' website tells you t' fly t' Predator on an H242. Avast! Arrr! I could nay get a short delay for me H242, so I chose an H180 with a short delay. Ya scallywag!

T' preparation be easy. Begad! Aye aye! I added recovery waddin' t' t' body tube, folded the parachute and friction fitted t' nose cone t' t' payload section.

I did wrap t' shock cord with maskin' tape after every fold o' t' nylon strap. Ahoy! Well, shiver me timbers, blow me down! This hopefully would absorb some o' t' shock.

I set t' rocket on t' 1/2" rod and a few minutes later t' H180 roared t' life and sailed t' about 1000'. T' short delay was just about right and t' rocket floated back t' earth.

Recovery:
T' decent seemed a little fast, but t' rocket was recovered with no damage. Avast, matey, me proud beauty! Blimey! I want t' add some additional shock cord. Begad! Blimey! Ahoy! Blimey! T' 15' just seems t' short. Blimey! Blimey! Begad! Blimey!

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
Pros.

Good design and quality parts. Aye aye! Begad! T' construcion is strong and t' price is pretty good too.

Cons.

No motor retention and t' shock cord attachment be changed. Ya scallywag! The instructions are nay t' best in t' world.

Overall Rating: 4 ½ out o' 5