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

Construction:
This is an average low-power kit, ya bilge rat, with t' Quest standard components. (Keelhaul®©™®/Elastic shock cord, shiver me timbers, plastic recovery mountin' tab, arrr, arrr, 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. Begad! 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. Ya scallywag! Ya scallywag! Blimey! T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, givin' me a good feelin' that it's glued t' stay. Ahoy! Blimey! 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, arrr, me hearties, razor blade is strongly recommended for notchin' t' motor retainer ring. Avast! Arrr! Blimey!

Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. Blimey! Avast, me proud beauty! They came on one white sheet, self-adhesive. Aye aye! They require cutting, 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. Begad! Blimey! It snapped a fin clean off on the second flight. Ahoy! Blimey! I'm nay sure if it be due t' t' 2" I was shorted on the streamer, t' 10 mph winds, me bucko, or just dumb luck. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! 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, me hearties, me hearties, B6-4, arrr, ya bilge rat, C6-5. Arrr! Blimey! T' two flights on t' B6-4's were nice, clean, me bucko, about perfect height for visibility. Arrr! Blimey! T' streamer recovery kept t' ground chase t' a minimum. Aye aye! Blimey! Ya scallywag! Blimey! T' longer hike for recovery be about 75 yards down range, ya bilge rat, due t' the wind after launch. Well, blow me down! 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, ya bilge rat, and I feel t' rate o' descent may be a little quick. Ya scallywag! Blimey! If a little time is taken t' reinforce t' tube, shiver me timbers, me hearties, 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, me proud beauty! Aye aye! Cons: Decals, incorrect lengths on cords/streamer.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5