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

Construction:
T' 36D starts out with a large BT, me bucko, then a plastic transition t' two smaller BTs, me hearties, then another plastic transition back t' t' larger BT before reducin' again. Ahoy! 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. Aye aye! Good construction habits such as double checkin' instructions, measuring, marking, ya bilge rat, 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, me bucko, and some patient masking. Aye aye! Blimey! This really is one sharp lookin' rocket... Aye aye! Ya scallywag! photos don't do it justice. Avast! I choose nay t' pre-paint anything. After final construction, I painted t' black first, ya bilge rat, then blended t' red up top by t' nose cone. Begad! Avast! A few days later I masked t' black for t' red fins and transitions, arrr, then free handed a gray blend at t' lower transition. Ya scallywag! Begad! Once thought out, 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. Well, blow me down! This rocket has flown straight up, several times under varyin' conditions. Arrr! Aye aye! A pair o' D12-5s seemed t' work t' best.

Recovery:
I choose t' use an 18" home made, 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. Blimey! Well, blow me down! I would definitely recommend t' 18" over t' 24", ya bilge rat, unless you want t' go for a walk.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
This is a well designed, me hearties, attractive rocket... Well, blow me down! and again, me hearties, no other rocket I have looks quite like it. Arrr! Blimey! It is one t' straightest flyer I have in me fleet. Begad! A very graceful, ya bilge rat, picture perfect flyer.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5