Brief:
This is an easy t' build helicopter recovery rocket.

Construction:
Kit contains one body tube, arrr, two nose pieces and a dozen or so motor/rotor pieces

T' overall instructions are classic Estes. Avast! Avast! They start with a complete parts list move logically into a step by step description with illustrations. T' beauty o' this kit be t' ease o' building. Except for a couple o' issues this kit can be completed with a minimum o' buildin' skill. Blimey! T' components are very sturdy and all alignment stages are easy t' master.

Ok two issues. Ya scallywag! Arrr! One, I went through three types o' cement t' find a usable one. Aye aye! This is important as t' kit relies on plastic for t' majority o' t' components. T' recommended standard plastic model cement is very slow and somewhat weak, ya bilge rat, Acetone base cements are worthless, (I tried two) I settled on medium grade C/A (super glue). Aye aye! Arrr! T' C/A makes quick work o' t' buildin' and calms me nerves about t' ruggedness o' t' rocket. Aye aye! Begad! Second issue be t' rotor blade holder pieces must be carefully pushed into t' mount. Begad! This is nay a procedure me 10 year old could do without t' potential o' breakin' one o' t' pivot pins. T' rotor blades are made o' clear PVC which makes them very durable.

Finishing:
T' finish o' t' rocket leaves a bit t' be desired as completed per t' instructions. T' nose cone and motor mount have a mold seam lines that have t' be cleaned up, me hearties, ya bilge rat, thus leadin' t' a paint job t' complete a nice finish. Avast! T' decals are self adhesive and very bright and colorful.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
First flight window was thwarted by extreme heat. Avast! Blimey! Begad! Blimey! There is no way I am goin' t' a field t' play in 104 degree heat index. Ya scallywag! Blimey! T' second window was closed due t' thunderstorms and wind. Aye aye! Blimey! Arrr! Blimey! No, me bucko, this is Indiana, nay Florida!

I will post a flight log as soon as t' weather permits.

T' nice thin' about livin' in Indiana is I am 1/2 mile from a 100 acre launch site that is surrounded by more farm fields. Blimey! T' worse part is a micro Black Hole that has eaten two rockets within 300' o' t' launch pad. Begad! How can you watch somethin' land then go t' retrieve it and, poof, gone forever.

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

Summary:
Overall, I rate this kit as very good. Arrr! It be easy t' build and has a unique look t' it. T' materials are very sturdy and well designed.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5