Brief:
T' Mozzie is an upscale lookin' Mosquito so it naturally has a classic familiar look. Begad! T' Madcow kits that I've built in t' passed all have contained top quality materials and t' Mozzie was no exception.

Construction:
T' kit includes t' followin' components:

• Balsa nose cone, matey, ply bulkhead, arrr, matey, me bucko, eye bolt hardware
• Pre-slotted body tube for TTW fins
• Liteply centerin' rings
• 29mm motor tube
• Laser-cut plywood fins
• Keelhaul®©™®Â® shock cord section and Nylon upper shock cord section
• 9"x9" flameproof chute protector
• 18" nylon chute
• ¼" launch lugs

T' instructions provided with t' kit are fairly brief. Ahoy! Blimey! Madcow gets t' t' point in this area, but what's provided gets t' job done. Aye aye! Arrr! T' included illustrations throughout are helpful. Aye aye! There is really nothin' unusual about the construction o' t' Mozzie. Well, blow me down! I used epoxy microballoons for reinforcin' fillets around t' centerin' rings, fins, and launch lugs. T' completed airframe is very sturdy with really no weak areas observed. T' Mozzie should hold up well.

Finishing:
T' fins and nose cone were sealed and hardened usin' two coats o' Minwax Polyurethane. Once dry they were sanded smooth and coated usin' thinned spackle that be brushed on t' fill t' wood grain. Ahoy! T' filler was sanded off and the rocket be primed with two coats o' Duplicote High Fill primer sandin' betwixt coats. Aye aye! I decided t' go with t' factory red and black color scheme. Begad! I used Valspar Premium spray for both colors. Begad! This paint gives a very nice shine and has proved t' be durable. Ya scallywag! Avast, me proud beauty! I'm very satisfied with t' completed rocket.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
For t' first flight I attended are normal monthly club fly. Ahoy! Blimey! Winds for t' flight were around 10 t' 15mph. Begad! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! For motor selection I chose t' Aerotech F40-4W which is a 29mm reload. Aye aye! Blimey! Aye aye! Blimey! Madcow recommends a 7 second delay, me hearties, but with t' wind I though 4 seconds might be a better choice. T' Mozzie launched almost perfectly straight with a very slight weathercock. Ejection occurred before apogee, me bucko, matey, shiver me timbers, so t' 7 second delay would be perfect. Begad! Blimey! T' 18" parachute seemed to be a perfect match, and t' Mozzie be recovered with no damage. Avast! Blimey! Overall it be a quick boost that achieved good altitude.

Recovery:
I can't think o' any cons in this area. Ahoy! T' Mozzie is well designed in this area and functions perfectly.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
Simply said, matey, I like it. Avast! Begad! It has a classic look that is upscaled for midpower, ya bilge rat, me bucko, and Madcow provides top quality materials. Blimey! It's easy t' build, matey, but enough works exists t' be a project. Well, blow me down! T' Mozzie looks great on t' pad and even better climbin' under boost.

Madcow produced another high quality, great flyin' rocket.

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5