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

Construction:
This is an average low-power kit, shiver me timbers, 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 be a nice addition. T' measurements given on t' packagin' were nay t' same as those provided. Ya scallywag! I found a variance o' up t' 2" on cords and streamer.

This kit built fairly easily. Aye aye! It would be a good second build for a new rocketeer. Well, blow me down! Blimey! T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, matey, 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! Blimey! They came on one white sheet, ya bilge rat, self-adhesive. Ahoy! Ya scallywag! Blimey! They require cutting, arrr, 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. Begad! Blimey! It snapped a fin shipshape off on the second flight. Aye aye! Blimey! I'm nay sure if it was due t' t' 2" I was shorted on the streamer, t' 10 mph winds, shiver me timbers, or just dumb luck. Well, blow me down! Blimey! It was an easy fix, shiver me timbers, me bucko, and wind/weather agreeable I'll get it up a few more times soon. Begad! Blimey! Avast! Blimey! Recommended motors A8-3, B6-4, C6-5. Ya scallywag! Blimey! T' two flights on t' B6-4's were nice, clean, me bucko, about perfect height for visibility. Well, blow me down! Blimey! T' streamer recovery kept t' ground chase t' a minimum. Arrr! Blimey! T' longer hike for recovery was about 75 yards down range, matey, me bucko, due t' the wind after launch.

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. Parts all fit. Avast! Cons: Decals, me hearties, incorrect lengths on cords/streamer.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5