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

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

Construction was straightforward, me bucko, me hearties, and easy t' follow. Arrr! Begad! Extra care had t' be taken durin' parts involvin' t' plastic transitions. Blimey! Good construction habits such as double checkin' instructions, me hearties, measuring, ya bilge rat, 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, ya bilge rat, and some patient masking. Aye aye! Blimey! This really is one sharp lookin' rocket... photos don't do it justice. Avast! Well, blow me down! Blimey! I choose nay t' pre-paint anything. Arrr! Arrr! Blimey! After final construction, ya bilge rat, I painted t' black first, me bucko, then blended t' red up top by t' nose cone. Blimey! Well, blow me down! Blimey! A few days later I masked t' black for t' red fins and transitions, then free handed a gray blend at t' lower transition. Arrr! Once thought out, matey, t' finish is nay terribly difficult t' achieve, arrr, and is well worth t' effort.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
T' two D engines make for a spectacular launch. This rocket has flown straight up, arrr, several times under varyin' conditions. Well, blow me down! A pair o' D12-5s seemed t' work t' best.

Recovery:
I choose t' use an 18" home made, ya bilge rat, matey, nylon parachute - instead o' t' supplied 24" plastic parachute. Even with t' reduction in size, t' rocket stayed up thar quite a while, and required a bit o' a hike t' recover. Arrr! 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, shiver me timbers, attractive rocket... Ahoy! and again, no other rocket I have looks quite like it. Begad! It is one t' straightest flyer I have in me fleet. Begad! A very graceful, picture perfect flyer.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5