Brief:
Futuristic transport design for 18mm motors and parachute recovery.

Construction:
T' kit includes 1 body tube, 1 motor mount, ya bilge rat, matey, 4 die cut balsa pieces, a plastic nose cone and a 12 inch parachute kit. Arrr! It also had a 1/8" launch lug and elastic shock cord.

I bought this kit t' have somethin' t' build while t' glue dried on one of my other projects. Ahoy! As I put it together though, I couldn't wait t' get it finished and fly it!

T' instructions are typical for Custom kits, me bucko, matey, me hearties, well laid out and with good illustrations for each step. Avast! One o' t' things I like about t' Custom instructions is they provide a template for fin alignment in t' instructions that you don't have t' cut out and tape around t' BT like in Estes kits. Begad! You drop t' tube onto t' drawin' and mark t' fin locations from that. Avast, me proud beauty! Well, blow me down! Then run the line down t' length you need with a door jamb. Begad! Easy and quick.

Take care when cuttin' t' die cut fins from t' balsa blank.. Avast! thar are some small 90 degree cuts that you want t' make sure stay together. T' balsa in me kit be a little dry and t' die cuttin' wasn't as sharp as I've seen in other models. Arrr! You will most likely need t' fill t' joint o' t' wings and the tips t' get a nice smooth, flat surface. Aye aye! Ahoy! I kinda cheated here and used the decals t' cover up t' joint.

Finishing:
T' suggested paint scheme is pretty slick. Begad! T' water-slide decals included with t' kit are great and add a lot t' t' design. Blimey! Avast, matey, me proud beauty!

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

Flight:
I can only give you t' info from one flight due t' t' efforts o' one large, rocket-eatin' tree. Avast! For t' first flight I used an A8-3 because t' flying field was kinda small. I folded t' plastic chute, used three squares of waddin' and loaded it all up. Begad! T' boost was straight and much higher than I thought it would be. Ya scallywag! Avast, me bucko, me proud beauty! Nothin' like a small light rocket on an A engine. Avast! Blimey! The recommended motors go up t' a C6-5, matey, shiver me timbers, but if you use one, arrr, you better have some sharp-eyed folks and a charge o' trackin' powder t' help you find it.

Recovery:
T' 'chute came out fine and t' rocket started t' drift downrange.. Aye aye! right into the top o' a 75' tall tree. Aye aye! DRAT! I would have liked t' have gotten this one back because it is such a neat lookin' and high flyin' rocket. Arrr!

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
PRO's: Slick looks and ease o' construction. A great flyer. CON's: T' die cuttin' be a little rough in me kit. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! Since I'll have t' get another one.. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! I'll compare and post a follow up.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5