Brief:
A beautiful remake o' t' M-104 Patriot missile from Estes. Aye aye! This pup was re-released because o' our recent victory over seas.

Construction:
This kit is un-assembled and comes with:

• 2 white body tubes
• 1 short yellow tube
• 1 nose cone
• 4 balsa fins
• 1 motor mount tube
• 1 mylar ring
• 2 engine tube holder rings
• 1 shockcord, me hearties, parachute and shockcord mount
• 2 decal sheets

PROS: Easy t' build because o' it bein' a skill level 1 rocket. Well, blow me down! Fins and tubes are easy t' assemble. Decal application is great.

CONS: Paintin' is a challenge. Ahoy! When I finally got t' paintin' t' bottom fin area, me hearties, I went too high and got red on t' freshly finished white primer. Aye aye! Ahoy! Even after t' paint t' tube line from t' tubes bein' connected still showed.

Finishing:
PROS: Paintin' is quick. Blimey! Looks good after t' decals

CONS: Hard t' paint. Begad! Avast, me proud beauty! Red splattered onto t' white tubes.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
PROS: Beautiful flight today (Aug 18, ya bilge rat, me bucko, arrr, 2003)! Flies very straight. Ahoy! Parachute could be a little bigger.

Cons: Nay found any!

Recovery:
PROS: Parachute does good. Begad! Aye aye! No damage after flight

CONS: Parachute could be slightly bigger. Blimey! Came down pretty fast.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
T' rocket is good. Nay too challengin' and fun t' fly. Begad! Rocket's chute could be bigger, but 12 inch brings it down in one piece. Looks VERY GOOD!!

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5