Brief:
T' Superbird is a payload rocket which features separate payload & body recovery on 14" chutes. Avast! Avast, me proud beauty!

Construction:
Upon openin' t' package, shiver me timbers, all parts were present. Ahoy! T' body tubes seemed t' be of good quality, me hearties, ya bilge rat, as were most parts. My only gripes were t' amount o' flashing still on t' plastic nose cone, and one o' t' pre-cut fins had broken in half along t' grain. Begad! Ya scallywag! It be easily repaired with a little TLC. Reminded me o' an early Estes kit

This kit is rather easy t' assemble. Well, blow me down! Nay very much in t' way o' difficulty. Since this was me first Quest kit, t' shock cord arrangement was new for me. Avast! Ahoy! Blimey! I liked it, ya bilge rat, and think I'll try it on all me future rockets, as I've tired of shock cord burn through. Arrr! Begad! Blimey! Time t' buy some Keelhaul®©™®. Anyway, ya bilge rat, arrr, t' coupler for t' payload section t' main body section was a bit cheesy. Well, blow me down! Blimey! It consists o' a paper disc glued t' a tube coupler. T' cord & chute for t' upper section are attached through two holes in t' disc. Well, blow me down! I had to sand t' disc/coupler joint several times t' have a smooth fit. Arrr! It be too big t' start. Ya scallywag! A better part from Quest would work wonders here. Otherwise, everythin' else be straightforward.

Finishing:
This be just a basic paint job. Ya scallywag! T' instructions suggest what colors t' use, but otherwise, arrr, its nothin' too tough. Begad! T' body wrap decal need a bit of convincin' t' keep t' seam down. Well, blow me down! I used a bit o' contact cement which worked wonders. Ya scallywag! Arrr!

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

Flight:
T' recommended engines for this are (Estes equivalent) B6-4, shiver me timbers, me hearties, C6-3, C6-5. Ahoy! My first flight be on a B6-4. Conditions were almost no wind, and a sunny. Arrr! Blimey! The rocket looked great on t' pad. Begad! T' flight be straight, ya bilge rat, me bucko, but altitude was a bit low. T' second flight was on a C6-3, arrr, and this is where it really performed. Nice slow lift off, me hearties, ya bilge rat, and impressive height. Avast! No spin, and it arced over nicely at apogee.

Recovery:
I must admit I had some reservations about havin' this thin' lawn dart. The coupler in t' kit also serves as t' shock cord anchor for t' payload stage, and it just didn't fit very well. Well, blow me down! Avast, me proud beauty! I am happy t' report me fears were unfounded. T' bit o' sandin' I did worked well, matey, and thar be clean separation on each flight. T' bottom section came down without much drift, me hearties, but t' top went on its merry way, arrr, especially t' second time. I've cut a spill hole for t' next time I fly it t' reduce t' drift. Ya scallywag! Overall, a great looking, arrr, nice flying, interesting, me hearties, ya bilge rat, arrr, and FUN kit!

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
Good experience with me first Quest kit. I'd get another one if I see something I like. Avast! PROS: Cool 'big' rocket with payload & neat dual section recovery. Clear instructions & nicely done shock cord system CONS: Parts quality could be a bit better, but OK as is. Blimey! Begad!

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5