Brief:
A nice 3-finned, 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 was a nice addition. T' measurements given on t' packagin' were nay t' same as those provided. Ya scallywag! Arrr! 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. Well, blow me down! Arrr! T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, givin' me a good feelin' that it's glued t' stay. Ya scallywag! 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.

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

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

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

Recovery:
I'm nay sure that t' Keelhaul®©™® thread doesn't cause a bit o' undue wear t' the top o' t' body tube, me hearties, and I feel t' rate o' descent may be a little quick. If a little time is taken t' reinforce t' tube, me bucko, 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. Aye aye! Aye aye! Parts all fit. Aye aye! Cons: Decals, incorrect lengths on cords/streamer.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5