Brief:
T' parachute is a standard PML Nylon 'chute with a spill hole and t' decent is a little too fast. Blimey! Avast, me proud beauty! I plan t' add an altimeter to the payload t' deploy an additional chute at 300'.

Construction:
There is a Quantum (plastic) tube for t' body and one for t' payload. Both are pre-slotted for t' fins. Ahoy! Arrr! It has three G-10 fiberglass fins. T' centering rings are plywood and it uses a Piston ejection system. Avast, me proud beauty! Arrr! I'm nay goin' t' trust the plastic nose cone attachment point when I use t' altimeter, arrr, so I will drill and attach some eyelet hardware.

T' Instructions are incredibly easy t' understand and follow. Begad! T' rocket goes together as easy or easier than any rocket I have ever built. Everything fit perfectly and be just a matter o' mixin' a good bit o' epoxy t' hold it all together. Arrr! Well, blow me down! T' rocket is very sturdy.

I added Giant Leap Rocketry's Motor Holders for motor retention. They work great (basically Kaplow Clips) and I do nay like t' friction fit method (suggested by t' Manufacturer). Begad! Avast, me proud beauty!

Finishing:
I painted it with primer and then all white. Begad! I opted nay t' paint t' fins black as on t' product cover. Ahoy! Well, blow me down! T' decals are self-adhesive and went on in a few minutes.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
T' first time I flew it was at LDRS 19 on an H180. Aye aye! Blimey! It was about a 2000' flight and successful recovery near t' pads. Well, blow me down! I've flown it 4 more times, ya bilge rat, each on a G80-7FWL which be t' perfect motor for this rocket on a smaller field. A nice 800' flight, me hearties, ejection on t' top and landin' near t' pad.

Recovery:
T' parachute brings it down a little fast so after t' fifth flight the fillets are startin' t' crack off. Begad! Blimey! I am replacin' them all with a fiberglass cloth strip and then epoxy fillet t' strengthen them. Ya scallywag! Also t' inside tube is gettin' a little dirty, me hearties, where t' piston slides, so I will clean it with some white vinegar on a rag at t' end o' a stick. Ya scallywag! Blimey!

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
It is a great kit, ya bilge rat, highly recommended. Begad! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! A little expensive but a great flier. I always get lots o' compliments on t' looks o' t' rocket as I walk t' t' pad.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5