Brief:
Mid power scale model upscaled from t' Estes WAC Corporal.

Construction:
T' model is based on t' BT-60 and has a 24mm 'E' length engine mount which makes t' kit over 28 inches tall. T' nose cone is injection molded o' a soft plastic with a laser cut wooden plug that also serves as a screw eye mount. The fins, TTW fin mount braces, me bucko, and fuel transfer conduit/tunnel are all laser cut balsa. Avast, arrr, me proud beauty! T' top centerin' rin' is laser cut wood, and t' bottom rin' is heavy laser cut cardstock. Begad! Included is a 5 piece laser cut jig that combines fin sandin' unit, and a fuel transfer conduit shape pattern.

First off, arrr, I was pleased with t' quality o' t' parts, many o' which are produced 'in house' at Q Modeling. Well, blow me down! T' nose cone is crisply molded, requiring only minor finish sanding, and t' 3 light balsa fins and other laser cut parts fit perfectly. T' engine hook is a hefty 1/8" wide and is o' heavier gauge than those in most kits. Aye aye! It is also long enough t' hold nay only the motor, but also t' engine block. Well, blow me down! Begad! (I make them this way when I bend me own hooks, arrr, so I am very impressed.) T' shock chord is a 9' piece o' heavy duty Keelhaul®©™®, and is securely mounted t' t' top o' t' engine tube comin' through t' top centerin' ring.

Despite t' beveled fins and conduit, t' kit is a solid skill level two in regards t' assembly. I am impressed by t' 18(!) pages o' historical info, general rocketry modelin' tips, shiver me timbers, me hearties, great illustrations, me hearties, me bucko, paintin' instructions (three pages alone), launch tips, me hearties, NARRRRR safety code, arrr, and even instructions to build a 24mm spacer t' fly t' rocket on a D engine. Ya scallywag! Oh yeah, arrr, they also tell you, in very detailed and descriptive terms, arrr, how t' build t' kit. Begad! The instructions are clear and often point out common mistakes so that you can avoid them. Ya scallywag! It is obvious that t' gang at Q Modelin' know their rockets. Arrr! One thin' I really like is that each assembly section has a estimated time so that you can decide when t' stop for t' night. Arrr!

T' parts all go together smoothly, me bucko, ya bilge rat, thanks t' precise laser cutting, and clear instructions. Well, blow me down! Well, blow me down! On t' first night, I assembled and installed t' motor mount with integral TTW fin mounts. Blimey! T' structure is strong and surprisingly light. I be pleased t' see t' foil lined engine mount tube as this kit is beggin' for AT power!! (F21?) T' next night I assembled, installed, shiver me timbers, matey, and sanded the fuel conduit and assembled t' nose cone. Well, blow me down! I am now in t' process o' fin sandin' and t' included fin sandin' jig prevents this from bein' a nightmare although it does take some time.

As an aside, I am someone who finds it almost impossible t' leave a design alone. I change engine mounts, recovery mounts, arrr, etc. Arrr! on almost every kit I build, ya bilge rat, shiver me timbers, however, arrr, I am pleased t' say that t' only change I will be makin' to this kit is t' add 1/4" elastic t' t' stock Keelhaul®©™®-shock chord. T' kit contains 9' o' heavy duty Keelhaul®©™®, but I just like havin' t' extra sprin' o' some elastic. Arrr!

I only needed standard model rocket tools and supplies t' assemble this kit: X-acto knife, sandpaper, Aliphatic Resin glue (yellow glue), medium CA, ya bilge rat, a pencil and a ruler.

Finishing:
T' rocket is nay yet finished. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast! Blimey! However, t' straightforward 3FNC design, plastic nose cone and three pages o' finishin' instructions should make finishin' a breeze.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
T' model has nay yet flown. T' manufacturer advises t' followin' approximate flight altitudes: 500’ D12-3, 850’ E9-4. Motor retention is via a heavy duty motor hook. Ya scallywag! Ahoy! After flyin' with t' E9. Well, blow me down! I plan on tryin' some AT E and F motors. Avast, me proud beauty! Well, ya bilge rat, blow me down!

With t' TTW design, arrr, ya bilge rat, I expect a straight flight. Begad!

Recovery:
T' model has nay yet flown. Begad! T' recovery system is every bit as you expect from Top Flight Recovery: very light and strong. Blimey! It includes a Top Flight Recovery 30" Octagon, shiver me timbers, Thin Mil, ya bilge rat, arrr, Ripstop Nylon Parachute with sewn in 24" Nylon shroud lines, and a Nomex® Heat Shield. Arrr!

Summary:
I was pleased with this kit in just about every way. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast, me hearties, me proud beauty! T' directions were clear and t' laser cut parts made assembly enjoyable. Aye aye! Begad! T' sandin' jig is a great idea, makin' sandin' actually palatable. Ahoy! Due t' it's good looks and simple, low power style construction, I would recommend this kit for anyone who would like to try mid power. Arrr!