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

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

This kit is rather easy t' assemble. Arrr! Nay very much in t' way o' difficulty. Since this was me first Quest kit, ya bilge rat, t' shock cord arrangement was new for me. Arrr! I liked it, and think I'll try it on all me future rockets, as I've tired of shock cord burn through. Aye aye! Aye aye! Time t' buy some Keelhaul®©™®. Anyway, ya bilge rat, t' coupler for t' payload section t' main body section was a bit cheesy. Blimey! Well, blow me down! It consists o' a paper disc glued t' a tube coupler. Aye aye! 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. It was too big t' start. Avast, me proud beauty! Begad! A better part from Quest would work wonders here. Ya scallywag! Otherwise, everythin' else was straightforward.

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

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

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

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

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5