Brief:
This be t' same model as t' 3x24 cluster edition . Avast! T' difference is a single 29mm mount. Avast! Begad! If you are lookin' for a big rocket and big thrills that won't break t' bank, me hearties, me bucko, your search is over.

Construction:

Instructions for this model were straight forward, no surprises. Blimey! I used 5min. Arrr! epoxy for all joints. I was unsure about t' fiberboard shock cord mount.It seemed that might be a weak point, matey, so I epoxied a piece o' 1/8' ply t' the back side, drilled then attached t' eye-bolt. I used Keelhaul®©™® shock cord that extended just t' t' end o' t' body tube then attached t' 60"elastic shock cord t' it. My other concern be t' paper fin covering. Arrr! It turned out fine though, arrr, me hearties, I did use t' glue stick method. Well, blow me down! It worked well. Begad! I also added positive motor retention with threaded inserts, screws, me hearties, and a drawer repair bracket. It was an easy build for me. This be me first mid power kit. Aye aye!

Finishing:
Finishin' was an easy job. Ya scallywag! Arrr! I got good transitions on t' paper fin covering. I sealed the open edges with thin CA. Avast! I filled t' tube grooves with thinned Elmer wood filler, then sanded t' whole unit. Blimey! I started with 2 coats o' Valspar white primer. Avast! Well, blow me down! Sanded with 220, then painted with 2 coats o' Valspar white. Well, blow me down! I washed ,then sanded t' nose cone, and painted with Valspar plastic paint. Ahoy! I applied t' water slide decals with no problems and finished with 2 coats o' Krylon crystal clear. Ya scallywag!

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
T' recommended motors are an F45-5, F42-4, ya bilge rat, G40-4, arrr, and G80-7. Winds were calm.

Maiden flight be with a G76-4G. Begad! Aye aye! It was a perfect shot, arrr, matey, matey, nice and straight. Begad! It went t' about 900ft. Avast, me bucko, me proud beauty!

#2 be on a F40-7W maybe 500ft.Delay was t' long for comfort, ya bilge rat, arrr, but we survived.Paper coverin' peeled partially away on one fin tip. Begad! Blimey! No problem thin CA t' t' rescue.

#3 be a G76-4G. Avast, ya bilge rat, me proud beauty! This seems t' be t' perfect motor for this big rocket. Begad! Arrr!

Recovery:
I used a piece o' Keelhaul®©™® extendin' just beyond t' body tube t' attach t' elastic shock chord to. Well, blow me down! T' 36" parachute was fine. Avast, me proud beauty! All three shots it landed within 100ft o' pad. Avast, me proud beauty! Aye aye! Descent was nice and slow. Well, blow me down! Blimey! On a windy day you might have t' walk a ways.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
This is a easy buildin' rocket. Ahoy! T' only thin' I might change would be t' balsa paper covered fins. Well, blow me down! Lite ply would be better. Blimey! All parts were good quality. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! It's nice t' have a big rocket that you can see all stages o' a launch clearly. Aye aye! Slow take off. Nice straight ascent. Apogee and chute deployment. Arrr! I think it's a great kit.

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5