Brief
A real looker, this short and stout rocket with a rin' around t' fins t' add stability. Ahoy! It also has forward finlets forward t' each fin.

Construction
When I ordered its sister kit, matey, t' GTX, this model was temporarily sold out, ya bilge rat, so I told t' company please t' inform me when more came and that I'd send for it. Arrr! Blimey! Less than 2 weeks later, they arrived, although at a higher price, but t' company allowed me t' have this kit at its original price. That was a nice courtesy.

All parts came intact in shippin' popcorn. Well, blow me down! Aye aye! T' rin' appears t' be a strong heavy plastic that might be a fiberglass. Ya scallywag! It's stronger than just polyethylene. Well, blow me down! T' fins and finlets are precut plywood and t' sizes are equal in t' sets. That's nice nay t' have t' shave some parts t' fit or match, like we sometimes must. Begad! T' 2 launch lugs fit 1/4 inch rods. Arrr! T' nose cone appears t' be a LOC hollow cone and comes with a premeasured amount o' clay for static stability weighting. Ahoy! It rattles unnervingly in thar when put in, so I applied a small amount o' epoxy t' keep it still. Ya scallywag! Aye aye! My answer t' many problems. Begad! Avast, me proud beauty! Epoxy.

T' motor mount is 29mm tubin' and 2 plywood centerin' rings, me hearties, ya bilge rat, one o' which has 2 holes designed t' accept a loop from t' steel cordin' in t' aftward part o' t' shock cord system. Blimey! Ahoy! This cord is crimped twice t' make 2 loops, one forward t' attach t' 1/2 inch elastic shock cord. Avast! That was hard, me hearties, requirin' elbow grease and pliers.

Everythin' else goes together in a snap, me hearties, as it fits well. Well, arrr, blow me down! Epoxy was used as t' glue. Arrr! Aye aye! Directions were simple and straightforward. Begad! T' chute is a pretty red rip stop, shiver me timbers, but lightweight nylon, 23 inches in diameter.

Finishing
This kit came with decals, arrr, so I used them. Avast, me proud beauty! I painted t' rocket yellow and placed t' decals over that, matey, shiver me timbers, as they're black and look nice over yellow. Begad! T' model has a unique and catchy look. Avast! Ahoy! I'm pleased with it.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight
T' manufacturer recommends t' F40-6, F62-6, matey, matey, F80-6, G40-10, arrr, and G80-10. Blimey! I chose t' G35. Ahoy! Ya scallywag! It happens t' be a favorite motor o' mine. I had one with a 7 delay. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast, me proud beauty! I figured that was a close call. I'd like an 8 or 9, matey, ya bilge rat, matey, really. Avast! Arrr! Anyway, I like t' Econojets because they are noisy on takeoff and put out a pretty flame. Avast! Well, t' rocket took off with great noise and went up over 1000 feet for sure. It went up into t' sun, ya bilge rat, so I was unsure if it be still pointed up at ejection. Arrr! I retained t' motor with piano wire and an auto hose clamp. Ahoy! Blimey! Worm bed waddin' protected t' chute. Well, blow me down! Everythin' fit easily into t' tube and wasn't so tight as t' make preppin' tough.

Recovery
Everythin' survived well, so it seems that t' 7 second delay is passable. Ahoy! T' chute is also a passable size, too, as no fins were damaged.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary
Attractive and easy t' build. Aye aye! Good if you want somethin' special t' show others at a launch. Well, blow me down! It's somethin' you won't find in stores. Arrr! Avast, me proud beauty! I had t' browse t' net for it. Good mid power flights. Great company t' order from.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5