Brief:
A nice 3-finned, single-stage, matey, me bucko, streamer recovery rocket.

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

This kit built fairly easily. Ahoy! 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. Ya scallywag! Ahoy! 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, shiver me timbers, razor blade is strongly recommended for notchin' t' motor retainer ring. Blimey!

Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Ya scallywag! Arrr! Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. Well, blow me down! They came on one white sheet, self-adhesive. Blimey! 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. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Arrr! Blimey! It snapped a fin shipshape off on the second flight. I'm nay sure if it be due t' t' 2" I was shorted on the streamer, t' 10 mph winds, shiver me timbers, or just dumb luck. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! It was an easy fix, matey, and wind/weather agreeable I'll get it up a few more times soon. Well, arrr, blow me down! Blimey! Recommended motors A8-3, B6-4, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, C6-5. Avast! Blimey! T' two flights on t' B6-4's were nice, me hearties, clean, about perfect height for visibility. T' streamer recovery kept t' ground chase t' a minimum. Arrr! Blimey! Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! T' longer hike for recovery was about 75 yards down range, due t' the wind after launch. Well, blow me down! 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, and I feel t' rate o' descent may be a little quick. Avast, me proud beauty! Ya scallywag! If a little time is taken t' reinforce t' tube, shiver me timbers, wear could be minimized, and a full 24" streamer is recommended

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

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

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5