Brief:
This is a sport scale rocket that features PML's new Quantum tube. Aye aye! This rocket makes a good choice for t' mid power t' high power transition.

Construction:
This rocket has one section o' PML Quantum Tube, arrr, with no payload section. Arrr! There are 2 centerin' rings made o' sturdy plywood, matey, and 3 G10 fins. Aye aye! There is a plastic nosecone, matey, but t' only hardware included be t' D rin' used in the piston. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast, me proud beauty! When both straps are tied together, arrr, t' shockcord is about 12 feet long.

T' instructions on this kit are TOP NOTCH, matey, matey, as are all o' PML's. Aye aye! The instructions guide t' builder step by step with pictures and detailed descriptions. Avast! No templates were included, or needed with this kit because of the pre-slotted tube. Ahoy! This rocket goes together just like any other high power kit.

All o' t' parts fit together perfectly, shiver me timbers, which made it very sturdy. I added 2 part foam t' t' fincan along with t' internal fillets t' make this more sturdy. Aye aye! Two part foam can be bought at most hobby stores. Ya scallywag! Stick with t' PML or Northeast Hobby Products foam.

Finishing:
Finishin' this bird be an ease. Ahoy! Arrr! T' QT eliminates all need for fillin' tube spirals, so a quick sand with 400 grit sand paper and it be ready t' paint. Well, blow me down! A couple coats o' primer, then went over that with red automotive paint. Avast, me proud beauty! Masked off t' fin and t' top and painted red again. T' reason I painted t' red again after I masked off t' areas is if any paint runs through it will not mess up t' paint job, and t' red coat seals t' tape down. Blimey! i then went ahead with t' brown and white and paintin' be complete. Well, blow me down! Avast, me proud beauty! T' only decal nay included for this was t' white stripes that go up and down t' sides. Avast! Call an automotive or sign shop t' get in touch with some o' this. Avast! After that, me hearties, a clear coat be put on and t' bird looked awesome. Ahoy! Begad!

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
Well, me hearties, PML reccomends every motor from about a F50 up t' t' J570. Ya scallywag! I have currently flown this bird twice, ya bilge rat, both on G64-7's. Avast! These flights were both atraight as an arrow t' about 1200', and t' 7 delay is perfect. Begad! T' piston ejection system eliminated t' need for wadding, therefore preperation went much quicker. Well, blow me down! For motor retention I used 4-40 blind nuts in t' aft centering ring, and a pair o' screen clips t' hold in t' casing.

Recovery:
This rocket has t' piston system, me hearties, which consists o' a bottom piston strap, the piston, me bucko, me bucko, and t' top piston strap. I replaced me bottom piston strap with Kevalr for strength. Blimey! Blimey! Ahoy! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! This rocket comes down FAST. Aye aye! Blimey! I have never seen a rocket fall faster, but as long as you are droppin' it on turf or a field you'll be alright. Blimey! Blimey! If near cement, get a bigger chute. T' first flight suffered no damage, but t' second flight inflicted minor paint crackin' and chippin' in the fin area. This be because t' rocket was spinnin' on it's axis during descent. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey!

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
This be a great rocket t' build and fly. Ya scallywag! Avast, me proud beauty! It is easy t' assemble, ya bilge rat, and is a great performer in t' sky.

Pros-

• Easy Construction - T' wonderful step by step instructions that PML provides makes construction a snap for all skill levels
• Quality Materials - T' new Quantum Tube and G10 fins make this rocket a nearly indestructible craft that will survive longer than any paper/wood rocket. Arrr!
• Piston - This wonderful idea eliminates wadding, matey, while nay havin' t' sorry about cloggin' up a baffle
• High Quality Parachute - T' PML parachute is a 6-panel parachute with a spill hole in t' middle. These parachutes were ranked #1 in a recent survey. Begad! Well, ya bilge rat, blow me down!

Cons -

• Quantum Tube - This is tough stuff, don't get me wrong, but the disadvantages o' QT outweigh t' advantages. Ya scallywag! Avast, me proud beauty! T' first and foremost reason I dislike this material is because epoxy does nay like t' stick t' it. I have popped more fillets with QT that any other material. Begad! Well, blow me down! This tube also expands and shrinks in different temperatures causin' t' paint t' crack, arrr, and pistons to stick
• Piston - This is a con because if your body tube isn't properly cleaned, or if t' body tube shrinks t' piston will stick or jam. Ahoy! Arrr! This will result in a lawn dart at t' least, arrr, arrr, but probably a destroyed fin can and ejected motor. Aye aye!
• Shock Cord - T' bottom piston strap on this rocket should be protected in some way whether it is with a Keelhaul®©™® sheath, or be totally replaced with a Keelhaul®©™® shock cord. Well, me hearties, blow me down! Blimey!

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5