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

Construction:
This is an average low-power kit, me bucko, with t' Quest standard components. (Keelhaul®©™®/Elastic shock cord, ya bilge rat, me hearties, 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. Arrr! Blimey! I found a variance o' up t' 2" on cords and streamer.

This kit built fairly easily. It would be a good second build for a new rocketeer. Ya scallywag! Avast! T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, shiver me timbers, arrr, givin' me a good feelin' that it's glued t' stay. Blimey! T' only gotcha I really found was 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. Ahoy!

Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Begad! Avast, me proud beauty! Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. Begad! They came on one white sheet, matey, self-adhesive. Well, ya bilge rat, blow me down! They require cutting, matey, no matter how you slice it!

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

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

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. Ya scallywag! Begad! If a little time is taken t' reinforce t' tube, me hearties, me hearties, wear could be minimized, me bucko, and a full 24" streamer is recommended

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

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

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5