Brief:
A unique 2 D sized, arrr, cluster engine rocket, with a 24" parachute recovery system. Arrr! This is a large, arrr, beautiful rocket. Ahoy! Arrr! T' look had t' grow on me a little, me first impression o' t' look was only so-so, but once it was finished and sittin' on me desk. Ahoy! Well, me bucko, blow me down! I had totally gotten into this unique look. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast! I can say, me bucko, arrr, 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, matey, shiver me timbers, then another plastic transition back t' t' larger BT before reducin' again. Avast! This really gives this model an eye catchin' shape!

Construction was straightforward, matey, and easy t' follow. Extra care had t' be taken durin' parts involvin' t' plastic transitions. Avast! Arrr! Good construction habits such as double checkin' instructions, measuring, me hearties, me bucko, arrr, 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, and some patient masking. Begad! This really is one sharp lookin' rocket... photos don't do it justice. Arrr! I choose nay t' pre-paint anything. Begad! Blimey! After final construction, I painted t' black first, shiver me timbers, arrr, then blended t' red up top by t' nose cone. Blimey! 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. Once thought out, matey, t' finish is nay terribly difficult t' achieve, shiver me timbers, and is well worth t' effort.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

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

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

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5