Brief:
T' M2 is another kit from t' '50s retro line at Pemberton Technologies. Begad! This HPR kit comes with lots o' parts and a great instruction book. Keepin' with the humorous style, t' instructions take you step-by-step through t' unusual and challengin' build.

Construction:
There are lots o' high quality parts in this kit. Ya scallywag! From t' PML tail cone t' the parachute, all t' components are first rate.

I can't stress enough: read t' directions before you start. Arrr! All Pem Tech kits are unusually designed and don't go together like other kits. Begad! Take your time and don't try t' second guess t' build. Ya scallywag! Arrr! There is no skill level listed on t' kit, but I would put it at a skill level 4. Begad! Begad! T' 21 fun-filled pages o' instructions have 30 pictures and illustrations t' help you through it. Ya scallywag! T' instructions are as fun t' read as they are informative.

Although t' fins and landin' legs are cut, shiver me timbers, thar be still a lot o' cutting to do. Aye aye! T' tail cone/MMT/fin section be t' most difficult build on this kit. T' tail cone needs t' be slotted for t' fins and t' root edge is angled to match up with t' motor mount. Aye aye! Gettin' everythin' lined up and glued in place was a challenge. Patience prevailed and mine came out perfect. Aye aye! Ya scallywag! This tail cone assembly ends up bein' quite heavy so lots o' nose weight gets added t' the nose cone. Begad!

The ½" tubular nylon shock cord gets attached t' t' body tube by a loop o' Keelhaul®©™® string. Begad! I'm a little nervous about this breakin' after several flights, me hearties, me bucko, and because it sticks out further than t' body tube, shiver me timbers, I'm worried that it will cause a zipper. Blimey! Blimey! On t' other hand, this will prevent t' nylon shock cord from ever bein' scorched durin' ejection. Begad! Begad! Blimey! My tip here would be t' glue it down far enough so that t' shock cord is below t' tube opening. This will prevent the Keelhaul®©™® strin' from zipperin' t' tube. Ya scallywag! I'm on t' fence on this one so I'm nay going to deduct points here. Time will tell.

Finishing:
This kit took several sessions o' priming, shiver me timbers, ya bilge rat, sanding, and filling, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, but the unusual design made it all worth t' effort. Avast, me proud beauty! Arrr! I went with Rustoleum primer and metallic silver t' finish it off. Aye aye! Somethin' like this really should be painted chrome, but I've never had luck with chrome paint.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
I went with t' smallest motor I felt would safely lift this bird. At 23oz, it's quite a heavy bird. Arrr! Begad! T' first flight be on an AT F20-4. Avast! T' flight was sweet with a nice slow roll as it ascended into t' heavens. Avast, me proud beauty!

Recovery:
T' delay be slightly long but no troubles arose as t' chute came out. Avast! This was a great first motor for this rocket.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5