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

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

Finishing:It was easy t' finish, and t' decals look sharp. Avast! Begad! T' instructions were simple and clear. However, I recommend paintin' it light and bright so that nay only do t' decals show, matey, but for ease o' location!

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

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

Recovery:T' Nomex parachute protector worked well. T' chute held up and inflated well, shiver me timbers, but I would choose another color than t' white provided. Avast! Blimey! As mentioned, I would prefer bungee shock cord, or somethin' with stretch. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Ahoy! Blimey! Assemblin' t' system be 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 was fun and different, and a real mover. On a G55, ya bilge rat, which will be me next flight, arrr, arrr, it will really book. I really don't mind t' extra sandin' here and there, ya bilge rat, but some modelers might.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5