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

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

This kit built fairly easily. It would be a good second build for a new rocketeer. Arrr! Blimey! Ya scallywag! Blimey! T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, givin' me a good feelin' that it's glued t' stay. Ya scallywag! Blimey! 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, ya bilge rat, arrr, arrr, razor blade is strongly recommended for notchin' t' motor retainer ring. Begad! Blimey!

Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Begad! Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. They came on one white sheet, me hearties, self-adhesive. Avast! Begad! They require cutting, ya bilge rat, matey, ya bilge rat, no matter how you slice it!

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

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

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

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

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

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5