Brief:This is a small, arrr, me hearties, phenolic toughly made rocket designed t' break t' sound barrier and is able t' do so on 24 mm engines, matey, me bucko, namely Aerotech's F72 and G55.

Construction:All t' parts were there, matey, ya bilge rat, me bucko, and were strong. Ya scallywag! Ya scallywag! Blimey! My only difficulty be t' tight fit o' t' nose cone t' t' body tube. Begad! Blimey! I sanded t' nose cone t' loosen t' fit, shiver me timbers, ya bilge rat, as I be unsure that t' engine could build sufficient pressure t' pop it. Ahoy! T' instructions were clear, arrr, me hearties, and t' order logical. Arrr! Ya scallywag! Blimey! T' chute is a good material, but is white. Begad! Aye aye! Blimey! For me, me hearties, I'd prefer somethin' brighter, shiver me timbers, as this model goes very far up. Avast! Blimey! T' shock cord has no stretch. Since it comes with rings t' attach along its length, I figure that force then travels in nodes much like in a musical string. Still, I would be more comfortable with bungee.

Finishing:It was easy t' finish, me bucko, and t' decals look sharp. Aye aye! T' instructions were simple and clear. Ya scallywag! However, me bucko, shiver me timbers, I recommend paintin' it light and bright so that nay only do t' decals show, but for ease o' location!

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight: Its only flight so far was with an Aerotech F72-10. Blimey! Begad! Since it be one in a mass launch for G Harry Stine, ya bilge rat, I did nay hear t' pop as it broke mach, but I did see it go straight up and loudly. Begad! I think it did go t' projected altitude o' 4000 feet, as t' manufacturer said. I used trackin' powder t' aid in sighting. Blimey! With its Nomex parachute protector, I did nay need wadding, which was nice. Ahoy! T' long delay motor was good, because o' t' speed and altitude t' rocket reached.

Recovery:T' Nomex parachute protector worked well. Avast, me proud beauty! T' chute held up and inflated well, shiver me timbers, but I would choose another color than t' white provided. Begad! As mentioned, arrr, I would prefer bungee shock cord, ya bilge rat, or somethin' with stretch. Ahoy! Assemblin' t' system was nay too tough, but t' attachment o' t' shock cord t' t' hollow nose cone be tricky, as it required slidin' a tightly fittin' bar into holes in t' nose cone and sandin' off excess that stuck out so that t' nose cone could fit into t' body tube.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:It be fun and different, matey, and a real mover. Aye aye! Begad! On a G55, which will be me next flight, it will really book. Ya scallywag! Avast, me proud beauty! I really don't mind t' extra sandin' here and there, but some modelers might.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5