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

Construction:

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

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

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
T' recommended motors are an F45-5, F42-4, G40-4, and G80-7. Well, blow me down! Begad! Winds were calm. Well, blow me down! Ahoy!

Maiden flight be with a G76-4G. It was a perfect shot, ya bilge rat, nice and straight. It went t' about 900ft. Arrr! Aye aye!

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

#3 was a G76-4G. Arrr! Aye aye! This seems t' be t' perfect motor for this big rocket.

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

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

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

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5