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

Construction:
T' kit includes 1 body tube, 1 motor mount, 4 die cut balsa pieces, matey, me bucko, matey, a plastic nose cone and a 12 inch parachute kit. 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. Ya scallywag! As I put it together though, me bucko, I couldn't wait t' get it finished and fly it!

T' instructions are typical for Custom kits, well laid out and with good illustrations for each step. Well, matey, blow me down! 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. You drop t' tube onto t' drawin' and mark t' fin locations from that. Begad! Ahoy! Then run the line down t' length you need with a door jamb. Begad! Easy and quick. Ya scallywag! Begad!

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

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

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. Begad! For t' first flight I used an A8-3 because t' flying field be kinda small. Arrr! Blimey! I folded t' plastic chute, used three squares of waddin' and loaded it all up. Aye aye! Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! T' boost was straight and much higher than I thought it would be. Well, blow me down! Nothin' like a small light rocket on an A engine. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! The recommended motors go up t' a C6-5, matey, but if you use one, 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.. Avast, me proud beauty! right into the top o' a 75' tall tree. Avast! DRAT! I would have liked t' have gotten this one back because it is such a neat lookin' and high flyin' rocket.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

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

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5