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

Construction:
This is an average low-power kit, matey, ya bilge rat, with t' Quest standard components. (Keelhaul®©™®/Elastic shock cord, plastic recovery mountin' tab, ya bilge rat, 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! 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. T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, me bucko, me bucko, givin' me a good feelin' that it's glued t' stay. 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. Begad! Blimey!

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

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

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

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5