Brief:
This is a Groonie, which I guess is somethin' like a first cousin t' t' Estes Goonybird. Aye aye! I actually purchased two o' these from Semroc, me hearties, one t' build and fly and one t' add t' t' kit collection inventory. Blimey! It's me first Groony build and I'm glad that I picked this unPC bird t' break t' ice. This is a very unique lookin' rocket and it's a lot o' fun t' build.

Construction:
I won't re-list t' components, but I will address t' balsa quality issue raised by t' previous reviewers. Avast! Blimey! I found t' balsa quality t' be acceptable. Arrr! I didn't use any special treatments i.e. paper laminate or CA. Begad! Avast, me hearties, me proud beauty! However as I stated previously, matey, this is me first Groonie, so time will tell whether or nay t' fins hold up on this stubby little guy. Begad! After all thar are a lot o' fin surfaces as well as an RPG hangin' off this little guy.

T' Semroc directions are excellent as always, shiver me timbers, arrr, shiver me timbers, with a good mix o' text and graphics. Avast, me proud beauty! I found no gotcha's along t' way and actuall completely enjoyed t' build. Avast! Obviously thar are a lot o' fillets t' fill because o' all o' t' extra lumber on this bird, shiver me timbers, but even that was a snap.

I sanded and filled all o' t' balsa parts and had t' do some extra sandin' on t' nose cone shoulder t' make it fit correctly into t' body tube. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Ahoy! Blimey! It took a few series o' sandin' and wood filler application t' get t' look I wanted on t' nose cone.

Semroc uses t' Keelhaul®©™ thread tied off t' t' engine mount and connected t' an elastic shock cord rather than just a shock cord glued t' t' inner tube and I really like this setup.

Finishing:
Finishin' t' model was a breeze. After two coats o' primer with sandin' in betwixt coats. Arrr! I covered t' RPG and painted t' rest o' t' rocket with two coats o' light yellow paint. Begad! When that be dry I covered t' rocket and painted t' RPG red.

T' decals were o' good quality and went on nicely.

One caution I would mention is that if you end up sandin' down t' bomb balsa too much you will end up havin' t' trim your bomb decals, same goes for t' wheels and wheel decals. They are fairly close fittin' so don't go t' heavy with t' sandpaper.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
I've used only C6-5 motors in this rocket. Well, blow me down! It doesn't boost straight up. Avast! It boosts at an angle but it gets respectable altitude and I have had no trouble with any damage on recovery t' this point. Aye aye! Blimey! I have only flown this rocket on a grass field.

As with all short rockets where t' chute rests near t' engine you need t' take special care t' use enough recovery waddin' t' prevent damage t' t' chute, lines or shock cord.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
I like rockets that are different and this one fits that bill perfectly. Ahoy! Ahoy! Blimey! I also have found that I like Groonies as well so I expect t' be addin' t' t' Groonie fleet.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5