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

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

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

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

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

Recovery:T' Nomex parachute protector worked well. Avast! T' chute held up and inflated well, me bucko, ya bilge rat, but I would choose another color than t' white provided. Well, blow me down! As mentioned, matey, I would prefer bungee shock cord, or somethin' with stretch. Ya scallywag! Assemblin' t' system be nay too tough, but t' attachment o' t' shock cord t' t' hollow nose cone be tricky, matey, 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, shiver me timbers, and a real mover. Begad! Blimey! On a G55, which will be me next flight, shiver me timbers, it will really book. Begad! I really don't mind t' extra sandin' here and there, arrr, arrr, me bucko, but some modelers might.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5