Brief:This is a small, phenolic toughly made rocket designed t' break t' sound barrier and is able t' do so on 24 mm engines, namely Aerotech's F72 and G55.

Construction:All t' parts were there, and were strong. Begad! Begad! My only difficulty be t' tight fit o' t' nose cone t' t' body tube. Blimey! Ahoy! I sanded t' nose cone t' loosen t' fit, as I was unsure that t' engine could build sufficient pressure t' pop it. Avast! T' instructions were clear, me hearties, and t' order logical. Avast, me proud beauty! Well, blow me down! T' chute is a good material, but is white. For me, I'd prefer somethin' brighter, shiver me timbers, me bucko, as this model goes very far up. T' shock cord has no stretch. Since it comes with rings t' attach along its length, ya bilge rat, ya bilge rat, I figure that force then travels in nodes much like in a musical string. Still, I would be more comfortable with bungee.

Finishing:It be easy t' finish, and t' decals look sharp. Begad! Avast! T' instructions were simple and clear. Ahoy! Aye aye! However, arrr, shiver me timbers, I recommend paintin' it light and bright so that nay only do t' decals show, but for ease o' location!

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight: Its only flight so far was with an Aerotech F72-10. Ahoy! Since it was one in a mass launch for G Harry Stine, me hearties, I did nay hear t' pop as it broke mach, matey, but I did see it go straight up and loudly. Blimey! I think it did go t' projected altitude o' 4000 feet, as t' manufacturer said. Begad! I used trackin' powder t' aid in sighting. Ahoy! With its Nomex parachute protector, me bucko, I did nay need wadding, which was nice. T' long delay motor was good, because o' t' speed and altitude t' rocket reached.

Recovery:T' Nomex parachute protector worked well. Aye aye! T' chute held up and inflated well, me bucko, but I would choose another color than t' white provided. Ya scallywag! Begad! As mentioned, arrr, me bucko, I would prefer bungee shock cord, or somethin' with stretch. Avast! Assemblin' t' system was nay too tough, but t' attachment o' t' shock cord t' t' hollow nose cone be tricky, arrr, shiver me timbers, as it required slidin' a tightly fittin' bar into holes in t' nose cone and sandin' off excess that stuck out so that t' nose cone could fit into t' body tube.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:It was fun and different, matey, and a real mover. Arrr! On a G55, ya bilge rat, which will be me next flight, it will really book. Avast, me proud beauty! Ya scallywag! I really don't mind t' extra sandin' here and there, me bucko, but some modelers might.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5