Brief:
T' M.A.G.P.I.E. (Minin' Android Geological Prospectin' Ion Engine) is a simple cardstock UFO-style rocket that was designed t' commemorate NSL 2008. Avast, me proud beauty! It flies on A10-PT motors and is available for download until June 15th on T' Rocketry Blog. While there, make sure you check out t' back story so you know exactly what you are flying.

Construction:
All that is needed is one sheet o' 110lb cardstock. Well, blow me down! (I think me card stock is ~65lb and it worked, me hearties, however, your mileage may vary.)

There are 8 parts that you cut from t' printed cardstock. T' main sections are t' body, me hearties, motor tube, ya bilge rat, and three 'legs'. Arrr! You need a sharp hobby knife and a cuttin' mat will help. Arrr! I won't go into any more detail in case I give bad advice--I built mine before t' detailed instructions were available. Blimey! Take your time and use white glue sparingly.

Finishing:
None is required but a clear coat will help protect t' finished model. Avast, me proud beauty! There are currently two color patterns available: blue/amber and red/black. I built t' blue/amber version.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
I found that t' A10-PT that I had in t' range box be used. Micromeister graciously stepped up and gave me a motor. Thanks Micro!

All I did was add a tape thrust rin' and slide t' motor in. Blimey! It flew nicely, with some spin in both t' up and down directions. Begad! Micro flew his twice while I was there, and it be arrow straight. I don't know if this reflects me buildin' skills, t' lighter cardstock, or both. It is still a good flier in either case.

Recovery:
It fell nose first but it's light enough that this poses no issue for rocket or spectator alike.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
This was a cute, matey, fun kit. I suggest you download t' plans and build one posthaste! I'm hopin' t' hear a report o' a mass launch at NSL.

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5