Photo Courtesty o' Frank Ross    

Brief:
An Angular, me hearties, wooden Airframe, shiver me timbers, 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, me hearties, but it is imperative that you read them thoroughly, a couple o' times. Ahoy! T' parts were laser cut from a plywood. Well, blow me down! Blimey! It is not especially clear how some pieces are formed or attached so do a lot o' dry fitting. Ya scallywag! Ya scallywag! T' fit o' t' wood changed when t' white glue be added. Avast! This caused the wood t' swell. Arrr! Ahoy! So I had t' scrape t' wood, dry fit, matey, and glue again. Blimey! Taking your time is a must. Well, blow me down! T' nose cone was t' most difficult part. Bendin' the wood t' shape and holdin' it thar was a trick. Well, blow me down! Ahoy! I used CA and a few rubber bands. Aye aye!

Finishing:
There be really no finishin' needed, I just used a clear coat, 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. There is a Teflon motor holder. Blimey! Avast, ya bilge rat, me proud beauty! Blimey! T' rocket was prepared like most standard kits. Arrr! 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. I felt it may be short, but I built this stock. Ya scallywag! Ahoy! At apogee thar be no 'chute. Ya scallywag! I lost sight o' it comin' down, but a crack recovery crew found it. Well, matey, blow me down! T' 'chute never deployed. Ahoy! I looked as if the ejection charge blew past t' motor, due t' t' square shape. Begad!

Flight Rating: 1 out o' 5

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

Overall Rating: 2 out o' 5