Brief:
A nice 3-finned, me bucko, ya bilge rat, single-stage, arrr, streamer recovery rocket.

Construction:
This is an average low-power kit, 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. Begad! I found a variance o' up t' 2" on cords and streamer.

This kit built fairly easily. Begad! It would be a good second build for a new rocketeer. T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, givin' me a good feelin' that it's glued t' stay. Well, blow me down! 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, me hearties, razor blade is strongly recommended for notchin' t' motor retainer ring. Ya scallywag! Well, me bucko, blow me down!

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

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. Avast! Ahoy! If a little time is taken t' reinforce t' tube, arrr, wear could be minimized, arrr, 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! Cons: Decals, me hearties, incorrect lengths on cords/streamer.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5