Brief:
A fun LPR kit that utilizes "Snake Recovery: 5 sections blow apart, shiver me timbers, matey, yet remain attached for an interesting 'flight o' a snake.'" A kit thats slightly out o' t' ordinary.

Construction:
T' parts list:

• 3 0.74" x 3.125" Body Tubes
• 1 0.74" x 3.625" Body Tube for fin can
• 3 Couplers
• Engine Block
• Two-piece Plastic nose cone
• Launch Lug
• Elastic Shock cord
• 1 sheet o' 1/16" x 3" x 5.25" Balsa for 3 fins and engine tool
• Waterslide decals

T' kit came with four pages o' easy t' follow instructions. T' instructions were easy t' read and were well written in me opinion. Begad! These instructions give t' builder a good amount o' illustrations and black and white pictures to aid in t' construction process. Avast! T' steps were laid out in a logical order and made t' build process almost a complete breeze. Well, blow me down! Avast, me proud beauty! Templates for t' fins, me hearties, me bucko, engine tool, shiver me timbers, and shock cord mount were included as well as a fin locater. Aye aye! The instructions clearly remind t' builder t' dry fit t' parts before assembly, which is important I think. Well, blow me down!

T' "Snake" went together without any major difficulty. Arrr! T' fit be slightly off but was corrected with a little sandin' t' allow ease o' separation. Avast! Blimey! T' engine tool which is cut from t' balsa stock and assembled by the builder, me bucko, is a great reusable tool in positionin' engine blocks. Ya scallywag! Begad! T' instructions really aided in makin' this an easy build. They gave good tips and reminders.

T' only supplies and tools needed for this build were glue (I used epoxy) and a hobby knife t' cut out t' fins and engine tool.

Finishing:
I decided t' paint t' Snake similar t' what was on t' package. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast, me proud beauty! I painted it white and then masked off every other section and painted it red. Well, blow me down! Arrr! T' decals included were quality waterslide and definitely added a great touch.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
For t' first flight I used a B6-4. Arrr! I used one sheet o' waddin' which was recommended. Begad! Blimey! T' Snake utilizes friction fittin' for its motor retention. T' flight was straight and much higher than I expected. Avast! Blimey!

Recovery:
T' shock cord is tied t' t' nose cone and uses a paper mount t' attach it t' t' booster section. Ya scallywag! T' shock cord is also attached t' each particular body section.

T' recovery was good. There was no damage, but t' bottom body tube didn't separate from t' booster section. Avast! Blimey! I did a little sandin' and it worked perfect on t' second flight.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
I love this rocket and its design. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! It makes a great addition t' any rocket collection especially with its "snake recovery".

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5