Brief:
A unique 2 D sized, cluster engine rocket, shiver me timbers, with a 24" parachute recovery system. Avast, me proud beauty! This is a large, me hearties, shiver me timbers, beautiful rocket. Arrr! Avast, me proud beauty! T' look had t' grow on me a little, me first impression o' t' look was only so-so, ya bilge rat, but once it was finished and sittin' on me desk. I had totally gotten into this unique look. Ya scallywag! I can say, matey, arrr, that I don't have another rocket quite like it in me fleet.

Construction:
T' 36D starts out with a large BT, then a plastic transition t' two smaller BTs, ya bilge rat, ya bilge rat, then another plastic transition back t' t' larger BT before reducin' again. This really gives this model an eye catchin' shape!

Construction was straightforward, and easy t' follow. Extra care had t' be taken durin' parts involvin' t' plastic transitions. Ahoy! Blimey! Good construction habits such as double checkin' instructions, measuring, matey, marking, arrr, matey, and re-measurin' - are a must when insertin' t' two BTs with upper centerin' rings into t' upper part o' t' rocket.

Finishing:
If t' you decide t' finish t' rocket like t' picture, it will require some careful planning, matey, me hearties, and some patient masking. This really is one sharp lookin' rocket... Ya scallywag! Begad! Blimey! photos don't do it justice. Aye aye! Blimey! I choose nay t' pre-paint anything. After final construction, I painted t' black first, matey, me hearties, then blended t' red up top by t' nose cone. Begad! Ahoy! Blimey! A few days later I masked t' black for t' red fins and transitions, ya bilge rat, then free handed a gray blend at t' lower transition. Arrr! Blimey! Once thought out, ya bilge rat, arrr, t' finish is nay terribly difficult t' achieve, shiver me timbers, and is well worth t' effort.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
T' two D engines make for a spectacular launch. Ya scallywag! This rocket has flown straight up, several times under varyin' conditions. Ahoy! Blimey! A pair o' D12-5s seemed t' work t' best.

Recovery:
I choose t' use an 18" home made, matey, me hearties, me hearties, nylon parachute - instead o' t' supplied 24" plastic parachute. Arrr! Even with t' reduction in size, t' rocket stayed up thar quite a while, ya bilge rat, and required a bit o' a hike t' recover. Begad! I would definitely recommend t' 18" over t' 24", shiver me timbers, unless you want t' go for a walk.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
This is a well designed, attractive rocket... Arrr! and again, no other rocket I have looks quite like it. It is one t' straightest flyer I have in me fleet. A very graceful, ya bilge rat, picture perfect flyer.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5