Brief:
This is a two-staged downscale o' t' venerable Estes classic Der Red Max.

Construction:
Sustainer Parts List:

• 1 BT-55, 8.5"
• 1 PNC-56
• 1 BT-20, me hearties, me bucko, 2.75"
• 1 Engine Block, 18mm
• 2 Cardboard Centerin' Rings
• 1 Elastic Shock Cord, 30"
• 1 Streamer
• 1 Launch Lug
• 1 Set Der Red Max Fins scaled t' 81% o' original, matey, 3/32" balsa

Booster Parts List:

• 1 BT-55, me bucko, me hearties, 2.75"
• 1 BT-20, 2.75"
• 2 Cardboard Centerin' Rings
• 1 Set Der Red Max Fins scaled t' 86.25% o' original, ya bilge rat, 3/32" balsa

T' construction o' this rocket is very straightforward, just like t' original. I did take extra care, me bucko, however, t' ensure that t' alignment betwixt t' sustainer and booster was sound. Also, ya bilge rat, me hearties, I used a PNC-56 nose cone instead o' -55 because that be what I happened t' have at t' time and because in me mind it resembled t' original most closely. Ahoy! I had t' sand down t' NC shoulder a bit in order t' make it fit.

Finishing:
I finished t' rocket with Wal-Mart spray paints. Aye aye! Usin' WM gray I primed and sanded several times. T' BT be painted with WM red and t' fins and NC with WM black (I figured that since rocket was different in other ways I may as well make t' fins different too.) I printed t' decals on white label paper and applied several coats o' WM clear coat.

Flight and Recovery:
This rocket has flown twice, both times with a C6-0 t' C6-5 combination, t' engines taped together with cellophane tape. Each flight be great and recovery was without damage or incident--although one required quite a walk because of the altitude/drift combination.

Summary:
I really like this rocket. Ahoy! I have always been a fan o' Der Red Max and staging, arrr, me hearties, and this is a fun combination o' the two. Blimey! It is quick and easy t' build and it flies like a champion.