Brief:
A unique 2 D sized, cluster engine rocket, shiver me timbers, me hearties, with a 24" parachute recovery system. This is a large, matey, beautiful rocket. Blimey! Blimey! T' look had t' grow on me a little, me first impression o' t' look was only so-so, ya bilge rat, arrr, but once it was finished and sittin' on me desk. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! Blimey! I had totally gotten into this unique look. Avast! Arrr! Blimey! I can say, 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, me bucko, then another plastic transition back t' t' larger BT before reducin' again. Ahoy! This really gives this model an eye catchin' shape!

Construction be straightforward, arrr, and easy t' follow. Ahoy! Extra care had t' be taken durin' parts involvin' t' plastic transitions. Begad! Ya scallywag! Good construction habits such as double checkin' instructions, measuring, shiver me timbers, marking, shiver me timbers, 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, ya bilge rat, and some patient masking. This really is one sharp lookin' rocket... photos don't do it justice. Begad! Avast, me proud beauty! I choose nay t' pre-paint anything. Arrr! After final construction, me bucko, I painted t' black first, shiver me timbers, me bucko, then blended t' red up top by t' nose cone. A few days later I masked t' black for t' red fins and transitions, then free handed a gray blend at t' lower transition. Aye aye! Once thought out, me bucko, t' finish is nay terribly difficult t' achieve, matey, and is well worth t' effort.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
T' two D engines make for a spectacular launch. This rocket has flown straight up, shiver me timbers, arrr, several times under varyin' conditions. Aye aye! Aye aye! A pair o' D12-5s seemed t' work t' best.

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

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
This is a well designed, attractive rocket... Avast, me proud beauty! and again, no other rocket I have looks quite like it. Begad! It is one t' straightest flyer I have in me fleet. Well, blow me down! Avast, me proud beauty! A very graceful, picture perfect flyer.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5