Brief:
This is a new Cluster rocket from Estes which has a payload section and a nice parachute recovery system.

Construction:
T' kit was complete and well organized. Begad! It uses basic Estes components except for two transitions which are new. Aye aye! These are used t' expose two BT50 tubes just forward o' t' fin area. These tubes form t' motor mounts and are supported by 4 paper motor mount rings.

This rocket was relatively easy t' build overall. Ahoy! Aye aye! T' only tricky part was t' make t' transitions from t' BT70 tubes t' t' inner BT50 tubes. Begad! Aye aye! T' plastic transitions need t' be test fitted several times before gluin' t' ensure that t' tubes all fit properly. Aye aye! I used gorilla glue instead o' t' plastic cement t' glue t' plastic transitions t' t' paper tubes.

T' payload transition be a little loose and wobbly and needed a wrap o' tape t' get a nice firm fit. Blimey! t' nose cone was also loose and a wrap o' tape made it fit just right.

Finishing:
Pros: Good instructions, me hearties, good fittin' parts overall

Cons: I thought t' Transitions t' expose t' inner tubes were nay required. T' aft one leaves an exposed gap around t' exposed tubes that would increase t' drag.

T' other con be t' fins. Aye aye! For me they stick out t' far behind t' main tube and look like they will need some repair after a few flights.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
I have flown this rocket 3 times now all on D12-5 motors. Begad! All three flights have been successful.

An odd thin' happened on t' first flight. Avast, me proud beauty! Only one o' t' two motors attained ignition at lift-off. Begad! Avast! Blimey! However, me bucko, t' second motor did ignite a few seconds after lift off. This caused a little trouble when t' first motor ejected and t' second be still in thrust mode. Ya scallywag! It appeared that t' rocket blew up at that moment however everythin' worked out fine and after t' second motor ejected a big puff o' white smoke.

Recovery:
T' recovery system be t' standard Estes elastic cord and plastic chute. Aye aye! This all worked great.

I will replace t' elastic with Keelhaul®©™ strin' when t' time comes. Avast! Ya scallywag! Hopefully prior t' t' flight when t' elastic breaks.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
T' rocket looks great on t' launch pad although I did nay do t' paint scheme that Estes has on t' package.

Good straight flights with a nice recovery.

This would make a great present for a 12 t' 14 year old that wants t' move up in difficulty.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5