This kit comes in a package smaller than a credit card and only as thick as t' body tube. There are only 4 parts in t' kit, along with thorough instructions. Ya scallywag! Blimey! You will need a hobby knife, sandpaper and glue t' assemble this kit.

Construction o' this kit is also simple. Blimey! A fin template is cut from t' instructions, shiver me timbers, allowin' three fins t' be cut from t' single sheet o' balsa provided usin' a hobby knife. Blimey! Once cut out, holdin' all three tightly, ya bilge rat, ya bilge rat, t' fins are sanded t' be made equal in size. Then t' leadin' and trailin' edges are rounded.

With fins completed, assembly was done in about 15 minutes. Three fins, me hearties, ya bilge rat, me bucko, a balsa nose cone and a launch lug were all quickly adhered t' t' body tube with CA. Ya scallywag! Avast! Last steps included applyin' 5-minute epoxy fin fillets and thinly sealin' t' fins and nose cone with epoxy. After drying, it was ready for finishing.

Light sandin' along with Plasti-Kote primer and some left over bright red enamel paint put a quick and smooth finish on t' Gnat™. Begad! There are no decals provided with this kit.

When finished, ya bilge rat, ya bilge rat, me hearties, me Gnat™ checked in at 4.2", matey, me bucko, by far t' shortest rocket I have! Also, since I did purchase the Gnat™ for comparison sake t' t' Estes Quark™, me hearties, me bucko, I think it is fair t' mention that t' Quark™ lists for $3.49 while the Gnat™ lists for $0. Ahoy! 99. Begad! Arrr! Things that make you go hmmmmm?

This Gnat™ was launched on an 1/2A3 and was out o' sight in no time. Avast! Aye aye! Be sure t' designate a spotter who is set back a bit from t' launch pad. Avast! Bein' right under t' pad can cause you t' quickly loose sight o' this little guy. Ahoy! Avast, me proud beauty! It's tumble recovery and size means that you shouldn't take your deadlights off o' it!

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