Brief:
A nice 3-finned, arrr, single-stage, streamer recovery rocket.

Construction:
This is an average low-power kit, with t' Quest standard components. (Keelhaul®©™®/Elastic shock cord, plastic recovery mountin' tab, lightweight motor retainer.) I thought t' Keelhaul®©™® portion o' t' shock cord be a nice addition. T' measurements given on t' packagin' were nay t' same as those provided. Well, blow me down! I found a variance o' up t' 2" on cords and streamer.

This kit built fairly easily. Arrr! It would be a good second build for a new rocketeer. T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, givin' me a good feelin' that it's glued t' stay. Blimey! T' only gotcha I really found be keepin' the shock cord (tied t' t' engine mount) out o' t' way while finishin' t' build. A sharp hobby knife, razor blade is strongly recommended for notchin' t' motor retainer ring. Aye aye!

Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. They came on one white sheet, self-adhesive. They require cutting, no matter how you slice it!

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

Flight:
I've only gotten 2 flights on a Estes B6-4. Blimey! Blimey! It snapped a fin shipshape off on the second flight. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Aye aye! Blimey! I'm nay sure if it was due t' t' 2" I was shorted on the streamer, matey, shiver me timbers, t' 10 mph winds, arrr, matey, me bucko, or just dumb luck. Avast! Blimey! It be an easy fix, me bucko, and wind/weather agreeable I'll get it up a few more times soon. Begad! Blimey! Begad! Blimey! Recommended motors A8-3, B6-4, matey, C6-5. T' two flights on t' B6-4's were nice, matey, ya bilge rat, clean, about perfect height for visibility. Ahoy! Blimey! T' streamer recovery kept t' ground chase t' a minimum. Well, blow me down! Blimey! T' longer hike for recovery was about 75 yards down range, due t' the wind after launch. Begad! Blimey!

Recovery:
I'm nay sure that t' Keelhaul®©™® thread doesn't cause a bit o' undue wear t' the top o' t' body tube, arrr, and I feel t' rate o' descent may be a little quick. Well, blow me down! Blimey! If a little time is taken t' reinforce t' tube, wear could be minimized, and a full 24" streamer is recommended

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

Summary:
Pros: Kit went together fairly easily. Arrr! Parts all fit. Cons: Decals, incorrect lengths on cords/streamer.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5