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

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

Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. Begad! They came on one white sheet, matey, self-adhesive. Ya scallywag! Begad! 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. Blimey! Aye aye! It snapped a fin clean off on the second flight. Ya scallywag! Begad! I'm nay sure if it was due t' t' 2" I was shorted on the streamer, me bucko, t' 10 mph winds, me hearties, or just dumb luck. Ahoy! It was an easy fix, me hearties, and wind/weather agreeable I'll get it up a few more times soon. Blimey! Recommended motors A8-3, me hearties, me hearties, B6-4, arrr, C6-5. Avast, me proud beauty! Begad! T' two flights on t' B6-4's were nice, clean, about perfect height for visibility. Aye aye! T' streamer recovery kept t' ground chase t' a minimum. Avast, me proud beauty! Arrr! T' longer hike for recovery was about 75 yards down range, due t' the wind after launch. Ahoy! Ahoy!

Recovery:
I'm nay sure that t' Keelhaul®©™® thread doesn't cause a bit o' undue wear t' the top o' t' body tube, shiver me timbers, matey, me bucko, and I feel t' rate o' descent may be a little quick. Avast, me bucko, me proud beauty! If a little time is taken t' reinforce t' tube, ya bilge rat, arrr, 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. Cons: Decals, matey, me bucko, incorrect lengths on cords/streamer.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5