Brief:
This is an OOP Estes Kit made from 1987-1989. I purchased it on eBay for 25 dollars.

This is a four fin rocket that spoofs t' V-2 with comical decals and witty descriptions like Der Fin Wiggler, Der Ender Vots Upper, matey, ya bilge rat, and Der Lugsfer Launchen.

Construction:
T' parts list is short includin' a nose cone, ya bilge rat, body tube, matey, stuffer tube, me hearties, retainer tube, me bucko, arrr, spacer tube, launch lug, engine hook, engine block, matey, balsa fins, me hearties, decal, shiver me timbers, centerin' rings, shock cord, tape disks, shroud line, ya bilge rat, and parachute.

T' instructions be very straightforward and complete. Avast! Blimey! Ahoy! Blimey! T' build be easy and quick. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! All parts went together well.

Finishing:
PROs: Typical excellent Estes instructions

CONs: T' decals were old and therefore brittle. Well, blow me down! I would suggest usin' extreme care with any older decals. I've had great luck with some and with others (these included) I had issues. Arrr! Ya scallywag! Everythin' came out fine but I did have to patch together a couple o' decals that broke apart while bein' applied. Avast, me proud beauty! T' old elastic shock cord be brittle and unusable so I replaced it with a newer and longer cord.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight and Recovery:
T' rocket is 24 inches long by 2.6 inches wide and uses D engines so it gets right up there. Ya scallywag! Estes claims over 600 feet and I do believe it reached at least 600 feet each time I have launched it.

I've only used D12-5s and in me opinion these are t' perfect engine for this rocket. Begad! It gets a lot o' height which also means a good long recovery hike.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
This is a great old Estes kit which was fun t' build. Blimey! I'd like t' see this one on t' "brin' back" list.

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5