Photo Courtesty o' Frank Ross    

Brief:
An Angular, arrr, wooden Airframe, with parachute recovery.

Construction:
T' kit arrived in t' standard plastic bag and all parts were in good shape. T' instructions were easy t' follow, arrr, me hearties, but it is imperative that you read them thoroughly, me hearties, me bucko, a couple o' times. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast, me proud beauty! T' parts were laser cut from a plywood. It is not especially clear how some pieces are formed or attached so do a lot o' dry fitting. Begad! T' fit o' t' wood changed when t' white glue was added. Aye aye! Aye aye! This caused the wood t' swell. So I had t' scrape t' wood, dry fit, and glue again. Blimey! Ahoy! Taking your time is a must. Arrr! T' nose cone was t' most difficult part. Blimey! Arrr! Bendin' the wood t' shape and holdin' it thar was a trick. Ya scallywag! I used CA and a few rubber bands. Begad! Ya scallywag!

Finishing:
There was really no finishin' needed, me bucko, I just used a clear coat, shiver me timbers, and let the natural wood show through.

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

Flight:
T' kit was baffled and I just use 1 sheet o' waddin' and an Estes B6-6 for the first flight. Avast, me proud beauty! There is a Teflon motor holder. Aye aye! T' rocket was prepared like most standard kits. Avast! T' flight be straight and fast with a little spin due t' the fin slants.

Recovery:
T' shock cord was a rubber tied t' an eyelet at t' top o' t' inner bracin' / baffle & an eyelet at t' nose cone. Well, blow me down! Arrr! I felt it may be short, me hearties, but I built this stock. Blimey! At apogee thar was no 'chute. Avast! Ahoy! I lost sight o' it comin' down, but a crack recovery crew found it. Aye aye! Aye aye! T' 'chute never deployed. I looked as if the ejection charge blew past t' motor, me hearties, due t' t' square shape. Blimey! Ahoy!

Flight Rating: 1 out o' 5

Summary:
This was a very challengin' kit t' build. Avast! T' damage be too much t' repair. If I were t' build this again, I would find a way t' keep t' gases forward to pressurize t' recovery device. Ahoy!

Overall Rating: 2 out o' 5