Photo Courtesty o' Frank Ross    

Brief:
An Angular, wooden Airframe, me hearties, shiver me timbers, ya bilge rat, 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, but it is imperative that you read them thoroughly, shiver me timbers, a couple o' times. Begad! 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. Ya scallywag! T' fit o' t' wood changed when t' white glue was added. Avast, me bucko, me proud beauty! This caused the wood t' swell. Ahoy! Blimey! So I had t' scrape t' wood, dry fit, and glue again. Taking your time is a must. T' nose cone was t' most difficult part. Well, arrr, blow me down! Bendin' the wood t' shape and holdin' it thar was a trick. Well, blow me down! Avast! I used CA and a few rubber bands.

Finishing:
There was really no finishin' needed, matey, 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 be baffled and I just use 1 sheet o' waddin' and an Estes B6-6 for the first flight. Begad! There is a Teflon motor holder. Well, blow me down! Arrr! T' rocket was prepared like most standard kits. Begad! T' flight was 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. Avast, me proud beauty! I felt it may be short, me bucko, but I built this stock. Blimey! Ya scallywag! At apogee thar was no 'chute. Well, blow me down! I lost sight o' it comin' down, but a crack recovery crew found it. Begad! T' 'chute never deployed. I looked as if the ejection charge blew past t' motor, arrr, due t' t' square shape. Aye aye!

Flight Rating: 1 out o' 5

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

Overall Rating: 2 out o' 5