Brief:This is a small, phenolic toughly made rocket designed t' break t' sound barrier and is able t' do so on 24 mm engines, namely Aerotech's F72 and G55.

Construction:All t' parts were there, and were strong. My only difficulty was t' tight fit o' t' nose cone t' t' body tube. Begad! I sanded t' nose cone t' loosen t' fit, as I was unsure that t' engine could build sufficient pressure t' pop it. Aye aye! T' instructions were clear, and t' order logical. Blimey! T' chute is a good material, me hearties, me bucko, but is white. Arrr! For me, ya bilge rat, I'd prefer somethin' brighter, as this model goes very far up. T' shock cord has no stretch. Blimey! Since it comes with rings t' attach along its length, me hearties, I figure that force then travels in nodes much like in a musical string. Blimey! Begad! Still, matey, I would be more comfortable with bungee.

Finishing:It was easy t' finish, and t' decals look sharp. T' instructions were simple and clear. However, arrr, I recommend paintin' it light and bright so that nay only do t' decals show, matey, but for ease o' location!

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight: Its only flight so far was with an Aerotech F72-10. Ahoy! Since it be one in a mass launch for G Harry Stine, me bucko, I did nay hear t' pop as it broke mach, but I did see it go straight up and loudly. Aye aye! Blimey! Blimey! I think it did go t' projected altitude o' 4000 feet, as t' manufacturer said. Ya scallywag! I used trackin' powder t' aid in sighting. Avast! With its Nomex parachute protector, me hearties, I did nay need wadding, ya bilge rat, which was nice. T' long delay motor be good, because o' t' speed and altitude t' rocket reached.

Recovery:T' Nomex parachute protector worked well. Well, blow me down! Well, shiver me timbers, blow me down! T' chute held up and inflated well, ya bilge rat, but I would choose another color than t' white provided. As mentioned, matey, I would prefer bungee shock cord, shiver me timbers, or somethin' with stretch. Arrr! Assemblin' t' system was nay too tough, ya bilge rat, but t' attachment o' t' shock cord t' t' hollow nose cone be tricky, me bucko, as it required slidin' a tightly fittin' bar into holes in t' nose cone and sandin' off excess that stuck out so that t' nose cone could fit into t' body tube.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:It was fun and different, me hearties, and a real mover. Well, blow me down! On a G55, which will be me next flight, matey, me bucko, it will really book. Begad! Arrr! I really don't mind t' extra sandin' here and there, but some modelers might.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5