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

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

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

Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. Begad! Avast, me hearties, me proud beauty! They came on one white sheet, arrr, self-adhesive. They require cutting, arrr, no matter how you slice it!

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

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

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

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5