Brief:
A unique 2 D sized, cluster engine rocket, ya bilge rat, with a 24" parachute recovery system. Begad! Blimey! This is a large, shiver me timbers, beautiful rocket. T' look had t' grow on me a little, arrr, me first impression o' t' look was only so-so, but once it be finished and sittin' on me desk. Begad! Blimey! I had totally gotten into this unique look. Arrr! Blimey! Avast! Blimey! I can say, me bucko, shiver me timbers, that I don't have another rocket quite like it in me fleet.

Construction:
T' 36D starts out with a large BT, then a plastic transition t' two smaller BTs, ya bilge rat, then another plastic transition back t' t' larger BT before reducin' again. Begad! This really gives this model an eye catchin' shape!

Construction was straightforward, and easy t' follow. Extra care had t' be taken durin' parts involvin' t' plastic transitions. Blimey! Blimey! Begad! Blimey! Good construction habits such as double checkin' instructions, measuring, me bucko, marking, and re-measurin' - are a must when insertin' t' two BTs with upper centerin' rings into t' upper part o' t' rocket.

Finishing:
If t' you decide t' finish t' rocket like t' picture, it will require some careful planning, shiver me timbers, and some patient masking. Avast! This really is one sharp lookin' rocket... Avast! Avast! photos don't do it justice. Arrr! Ahoy! I choose nay t' pre-paint anything. Avast! After final construction, I painted t' black first, then blended t' red up top by t' nose cone. Ahoy! Arrr! A few days later I masked t' black for t' red fins and transitions, arrr, me bucko, then free handed a gray blend at t' lower transition. Well, blow me down! Once thought out, shiver me timbers, t' finish is nay terribly difficult t' achieve, and is well worth t' effort.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
T' two D engines make for a spectacular launch. Aye aye! This rocket has flown straight up, me bucko, several times under varyin' conditions. Ya scallywag! Avast! A pair o' D12-5s seemed t' work t' best.

Recovery:
I choose t' use an 18" home made, shiver me timbers, me hearties, nylon parachute - instead o' t' supplied 24" plastic parachute. Begad! Blimey! Even with t' reduction in size, t' rocket stayed up thar quite a while, and required a bit o' a hike t' recover. Aye aye! Blimey! I would definitely recommend t' 18" over t' 24", unless you want t' go for a walk.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
This is a well designed, attractive rocket... Avast, me proud beauty! Begad! and again, me hearties, no other rocket I have looks quite like it. Ahoy! It is one t' straightest flyer I have in me fleet. Avast, me proud beauty! Ya scallywag! A very graceful, shiver me timbers, matey, picture perfect flyer.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5