Brief:
This is a semi-scale kit (inspired by t' Navy anti-ship missile) that looks pretty cool with very nice waterslide decals and all t' fins you could possibly want.

Construction:
I picked up this kit at a half-off special at a chain store and found t' contents survived t' multiple shipments through distribution centers and stock handlers just fine. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Parts were o' average quality and included:

• Plastic nose cone
• White glassine body tube (very pronounced spirals)
• 3 sets o' 4 Laser cut balsa fins
• 18mm motor mount assembly (includin' centerin' rings, metal clip, me bucko, me hearties, block)
• Keelhaul®©™/elastic shock cord combo
• 14" plastic chute (kit that you assemble)
• Waterslide decals

This kit is listed as a skill level 3 kit, me hearties, which I think is somewhat overrated. Ya scallywag! This requires no more skill or special knowledge than a typical 3FNC project although thar are 3 sets o' fins, so thar's a slight challenge on alignment. Arrr! Even t' paint scheme is monochrome. This could easily be built in a couple o' hours plus finishing.

T' instructions are fine with plenty o' illustrations. Begad! I rate Quest instructions slightly ahead o' Estes, simply because they are presented in a more logical and organized format.

Construction begins with a fairly ordinary motor mount, me hearties, me bucko, arrr, consistin' o' an 18mm tube, matey, me bucko, a pair o' cardstock centerin' rings, a 13/18 block, and a metal clip. Arrr! Kudos t' Quest for continuin' t' use Keelhaul®©™ shock cord anchored t' t' motor mount. Avast, me proud beauty! Aye aye! This is good practice and teaches t' youngsters proper habits for durability and reliability o' deployment.

Next, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, matey, t' body tube is marked for 4 fin lines and t' lug usin' a cut-out wraparound guide. Avast! Aye aye! There are 3 sets o' laser cut fins, so you'll have a lot o' balsa t' sand for this one. Blimey! I tacked on t' fins with medium CA then applied two coats o' yellow glue fillets. Begad! I used a metal angle for alignment o' t' 3 fins on each line, me hearties, anchorin' each fin t' t' angle with clothes pins. T' result be great alignment. Ya scallywag! Begad! After attachin' t' fins, matey, t' lug can be mounted about halfway up t' tube.

All that is left o' construction is makin' and attachin' t' chute lines, matey, me hearties, which is a minor nuisance for mature fingers.

Finishing:
I skipped out on a bit o' finishin' work, ya bilge rat, choosin' nay t' fill t' spirals. I regretted that decision, me hearties, ya bilge rat, as after two coats o' primer thoroughly sanded, me bucko, and two coats o' Rustoleum glossy white, I could spot t' seams from 10 feet away. Begad! Blimey! This is too nice lookin' a kit t' leave such glarin' spirals.

T' instructions clearly indicate this is a single-color (white) finish, shiver me timbers, matey, although t' illustration beneath t' paint notes shows a gray nose, me bucko, as does t' picture on t' header card. I thought t' gray added a nice contrast t' t' otherwise dull white, matey, arrr, so went with that on t' nose.

There is a sheet o' very nice waterslide decals for this rocket. Ya scallywag! Avast, me proud beauty! I had expected t' peel 'n' stick kind, me hearties, which is part o' why I didn't spend much time on t' spirals. Ya scallywag! Ahoy! T' waterslides add a deep blue color and were easy t' work with. There are some tiny details though, so you'll need a pair o' tweezers t' place these just right.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
Since t' B6-4 is only estimated t' go t' 280 feet and I had a great low wind day, arrr, me hearties, I went straight t' t' C6-5 for t' maiden flight. It flew fairly straight with a slight weathercock. I think I had t' alignment straight, as it didn't spin any, me bucko, but heard a distinct whistle on t' way up. Aye aye! I later found out one other flyer in our club had t' same issue on his earlier that day.

Recovery:
Deployment be slightly late but no worse than a slightly early 3. T' chute got a bit caught up with twistin' lines, matey, so it came down fast but landed in soft grass with no damage.

I'm nay sure whether t' whistle would be a pro or con, but I'm scorin' it a con. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast, me hearties, me proud beauty! I don't think t' real missiles announce their presence by whistling.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
This is a little pricey at $13 retail but at half off ($6.50), this kit is a fantastic bargain, matey, especially with t' great decals. Avast, me proud beauty! Heck, I may even buy another one and fill in t' spirals, ya bilge rat, matey, figurin' that wind whippin' through t' canyon-like grooves might be what caused t' whistle.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5