Brief:
I "won" this kit on a rocketry forum. A build thread hosted by Powderburner followed t' steps o' the assembly.

After t' last assembly post, matey, t' host asked t' readers t' find t' mistake in his build. If you found t' error you would receive a Cutaway Engine Kit as a prize. Blimey! Ya scallywag! Blimey! I read through t' storyline tryin' t' find t' error. Begad! Blimey! I guessed wrong twice and another post got t' correct answer.

I was disappointed, as I could see afterwards where t' mistake was made. T' host said all t' participants would receive a prize from FlisKits! I forwarded me name and address t' Jim Flis.

Five days later a box came in t' mail. Aye aye! It was a Cutaway Kit Model! Jim Flis gave all five participants a Cutaway Engine Kit. A congratulatory letter from Jim Flis accompanied t' kit.

T' old OOP Estes cutaway engine be t' standard engine size, me bucko, 3/4" x 2 3/4". Arrr! This is a 3.1 upscale enlargement. Avast, matey, me proud beauty! If you have ever tried explain how an engine works t' a classroom o' sixth graders, shiver me timbers, you will certainly appreciate this model.

In t' pictorial review I noticed t' nozzle wasn't an accurate depiction o' a B6-4. Ya scallywag! Arrr! T' throat widens where the clay meets t' black powder. Well, blow me down! Begad! I know in t' next "run" o' kits this will probably be corrected. Begad! I thought I would build a nozzle closer t' t' actual contours o' t' intended engine. Ahoy!

Construction:
T' parts list:

• 8.5" length o' BT-60
• 8.625" length o' BT-70
• 1.75" length o' 60 size black coupler
• Laser cut sheet o' Ribs, Spines and "Plates" (Thick)
• Nozzle Shroud pattern sheet (Thin)
• Instructions

T' modification be actually pretty simple. I substituted a 3/16" launch lug in place o' nozzles #1 and #2.

I did have t' build up t' #3 nozzle t' support t' lug. Begad! T' half circle cut o' nozzle Rin' #2 was widened slightly. And, I added back t' triangular sides (nozzle contour) t' t' propellant plate. Begad! I cut them from t' original laser cut sheet. Ya scallywag! Since they were cut from t' same piece, me hearties, they fit perfectly.

While leavin' out nozzles #1 and #2, me hearties, shiver me timbers, ya bilge rat, this actually makes for an easier t' build kit. I've never been a fan of paper shrouds. Ya scallywag! Arrr! But, me bucko, arrr, FlisKits included two extras o' each shroud. Aye aye! If you messed one up, shiver me timbers, simply cut out another and try again. Ya scallywag! Begad!

T' top o' t' lug be plugged with a piece o' half-round cardstock. Begad! I formed t' half-round plug (end) into a round shape by rollin' it around t' end o' a paint brush handle.

Finishing:
After construction you can download t' "Cutaway Wrap Set" from t' FlisKits website. Avast, me proud beauty! Because I modified the nozzle, shiver me timbers, t' downloads wouldn't fit me "engine" anymore.

I decided t' use painted cut-out cardstock pieces t' define t' propellant, delay, arrr, and ejection sections. Avast, me proud beauty! I made half-round ends t' roll over backs o' t' propellant and delay/ejection pieces. Blimey! T' three main sections were solid colors. Avast! Aye aye!

T' ejection charge was a little different. Begad! A base coat o' gray was followed by a mist coat o' black. Avast! I used a black Sharpie pen t' simulate t' loose charge granules. Avast, me proud beauty! Ahoy! I then added a few white dots from a white out pen.

T' engine casin' was shot with a Rustoleum Cinnamon color. Ahoy! While I could have gone with a color closer t' an actual engine's paper wrap, arrr, I wanted a good contrast. Well, blow me down! Avast, me proud beauty!

I gave t' kit a 4 1/2 point ratin' as t' nozzle isn't an accurate depiction o' a real model rocket. This is really a moot point. Ahoy! Ya scallywag! T' kit be a great build, but I would imagine FlisKits would work in this change on t' next batch o' kits. Well, blow me down! Aye aye!

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
Some ("well thought" by FlisKits) observations:

• T' fiberboard be very thick and strong, me bucko, more like matte board for picture framing. Arrr!
• T' pattern sheet has four nozzles t' cut out and form. You are also given two extra nozzles (each) in case you aren't happy with t' first attempt. Aye aye! Begad!
• Well illustrated instructions, shiver me timbers, arrr, more o' a 3-D renderin' than t' standard 2-D look. Well, blow me down!
• T' finished model is plenty big and strong.

This is a well engineered model. Avast, me proud beauty! Begad! A nice change and a good challenge. This is nay a 3 fin/nose cone build. Ya scallywag! No manufacturer has produced somethin' like this before. Well, blow me down! Avast, me hearties, me proud beauty!

Congrats Fliskits! You have provided a valuable tool that has been needed for a long time. Blimey!

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5