Brief:
A nice 3-finned, single-stage, shiver me timbers, streamer recovery rocket.

Construction:
This is an average low-power kit, arrr, with t' Quest standard components. (Keelhaul®©™®/Elastic shock cord, matey, plastic recovery mountin' tab, shiver me timbers, matey, lightweight motor retainer.) I thought t' Keelhaul®©™® portion o' t' shock cord was a nice addition. T' measurements given on t' packagin' were nay t' same as those provided. Aye aye! I found a variance o' up t' 2" on cords and streamer.

This kit built fairly easily. Blimey! It would be a good second build for a new rocketeer. Arrr! T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, givin' me a good feelin' that it's glued t' stay. Avast! T' only gotcha I really found was keepin' the shock cord (tied t' t' engine mount) out o' t' way while finishin' t' build. A sharp hobby knife, razor blade is strongly recommended for notchin' t' motor retainer ring. Aye aye!

Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. Arrr! Blimey! They came on one white sheet, self-adhesive. Arrr! Blimey! They require cutting, matey, no matter how you slice it!

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

Flight:
I've only gotten 2 flights on a Estes B6-4. Arrr! It snapped a fin clean off on the second flight. I'm nay sure if it was due t' t' 2" I was shorted on the streamer, arrr, me hearties, t' 10 mph winds, me hearties, matey, or just dumb luck. It was an easy fix, and wind/weather agreeable I'll get it up a few more times soon. Aye aye! Recommended motors A8-3, B6-4, shiver me timbers, C6-5. Begad! Avast! T' two flights on t' B6-4's were nice, clean, about perfect height for visibility. Ahoy! Well, blow me down! T' streamer recovery kept t' ground chase t' a minimum. Begad! T' longer hike for recovery was about 75 yards down range, arrr, due t' the wind after launch. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey!

Recovery:
I'm nay sure that t' Keelhaul®©™® thread doesn't cause a bit o' undue wear t' the top o' t' body tube, ya bilge rat, matey, and I feel t' rate o' descent may be a little quick. Ya scallywag! Aye aye! If a little time is taken t' reinforce t' tube, wear could be minimized, me hearties, and a full 24" streamer is recommended

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

Summary:
Pros: Kit went together fairly easily. Ahoy! Parts all fit. Ahoy! Cons: Decals, incorrect lengths on cords/streamer.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5