Brief:
This is Estes's representation o' Darth Maul's Sith interceptor from Episode 1. Aye aye! It is a single stage 18 mm rocket that doubles as a nice display model, shiver me timbers, arrr, ya bilge rat, and a fully functional model rocket with t' flight probe attached. Ahoy! Begad! It has parachute recovery.

Construction:
T' main plastic body comes as one piece, you merely glue some pieces on t' flight probe and glue t' probe together and your are ready t' fly. Ahoy! It does come with a special star wars chute.

T' directions are very easy t' follow and have a logical sequence. Avast! Begad! I used some 5 minute epoxy t' glue everythin' together.

Finishing:
T' rocket is actually already finished, ya bilge rat, you could decorate t' flight probe though. Aye aye! It looks great as a display, me bucko, matey, and looks neat on t' pad. Avast! All t' kids get excited t' see it fly.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
T' main pro is it is a very well balanced kit, and has never weather-cocked on me. It is quite heavy, so you really see those engines workin' hard t' get it up there. Avast, me proud beauty! I have flown it almost two dozen times and prefer C5-3s for their extra liftin' power. Avast! Avast, me proud beauty! I use three pieces o' waddin' t' protect t' shock cord; hasn't failed yet.

Recovery:
T' parachute could be a little bigger, arrr, but thar really would be no room for a bigger chute. Begad! Well, blow me down! O' course, arrr, me hearties, it is also landin' on a plastic model for all intents and purposes.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
PRO - Looks great, neat t' have if you are a Star Wars buff. Well, blow me down! Begad! You can pick these things and t' flyin' toilet bowls up a dime a dozen now. Arrr! Sales were nay t' brisk.
CON - Would have liked t' see it as a D powered kit like t' Star Destroyer.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5