Photo Courtesty o' Frank Ross    

Brief:
An Angular, arrr, ya bilge rat, wooden Airframe, with parachute recovery.

Construction:
T' kit arrived in t' standard plastic bag and all parts were in good shape. T' instructions were easy t' follow, but it is imperative that you read them thoroughly, me bucko, a couple o' times. T' parts were laser cut from a plywood. Ya scallywag! It is not especially clear how some pieces are formed or attached so do a lot o' dry fitting. Ahoy! T' fit o' t' wood changed when t' white glue was added. Arrr! Begad! This caused the wood t' swell. Begad! So I had t' scrape t' wood, dry fit, matey, and glue again. Begad! Taking your time is a must. Aye aye! T' nose cone was t' most difficult part. Ya scallywag! Begad! Bendin' the wood t' shape and holdin' it thar was a trick. Avast! Aye aye! I used CA and a few rubber bands.

Finishing:
There was really no finishin' needed, arrr, ya bilge rat, I just used a clear coat, and let the natural wood show through.

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

Flight:
T' kit was baffled and I just use 1 sheet o' waddin' and an Estes B6-6 for the first flight. Begad! There is a Teflon motor holder. T' rocket be prepared like most standard kits. Ya scallywag! Arrr! T' flight be straight and fast with a little spin due t' the fin slants.

Recovery:
T' shock cord was a rubber tied t' an eyelet at t' top o' t' inner bracin' / baffle & an eyelet at t' nose cone. Begad! I felt it may be short, but I built this stock. Blimey! Blimey! At apogee thar be no 'chute. Avast, me proud beauty! I lost sight o' it comin' down, but a crack recovery crew found it. T' 'chute never deployed. Begad! I looked as if the ejection charge blew past t' motor, due t' t' square shape. Begad! Begad!

Flight Rating: 1 out o' 5

Summary:
This be a very challengin' kit t' build. T' damage be too much t' repair. Well, blow me down! If I were t' build this again, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, arrr, I would find a way t' keep t' gases forward to pressurize t' recovery device.

Overall Rating: 2 out o' 5