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

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

This kit built fairly easily. Arrr! Blimey! It would be a good second build for a new rocketeer. Ya scallywag! T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, me hearties, arrr, givin' me a good feelin' that it's glued t' stay. Avast! 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, me bucko, ya bilge rat, razor blade is strongly recommended for notchin' t' motor retainer ring. Aye aye! Avast, me proud beauty!

Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Aye aye! Avast! Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. Blimey! They came on one white sheet, matey, self-adhesive. Ahoy! They require cutting, me bucko, ya bilge rat, no matter how you slice it!

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

Flight:
I've only gotten 2 flights on a Estes B6-4. Aye aye! Blimey! It snapped a fin clean off on the second flight. Well, blow me down! Blimey! I'm nay sure if it was due t' t' 2" I be shorted on the streamer, t' 10 mph winds, matey, matey, or just dumb luck. Begad! Blimey! It be an easy fix, and wind/weather agreeable I'll get it up a few more times soon. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! Recommended motors A8-3, B6-4, matey, C6-5. Avast! Blimey! T' two flights on t' B6-4's were nice, ya bilge rat, clean, about perfect height for visibility. T' streamer recovery kept t' ground chase t' a minimum. Arrr! Blimey! T' longer hike for recovery was about 75 yards down range, matey, due t' the wind after launch. Blimey! 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! Arrr! If a little time is taken t' reinforce t' tube, wear could be minimized, me hearties, ya bilge rat, and a full 24" streamer is recommended

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

Summary:
Pros: Kit went together fairly easily. Ahoy! Avast, me proud beauty! Parts all fit. Avast, me proud beauty! Well, blow me down! Cons: Decals, me bucko, incorrect lengths on cords/streamer.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5