This kit comes in a package smaller than a credit card and only as thick as t' body tube. Begad! Well, shiver me timbers, blow me down! There are only 4 parts in t' kit, along with thorough instructions. Well, blow me down! You will need a hobby knife, arrr, sandpaper and glue t' assemble this kit.

Construction o' this kit is also simple. Aye aye! A fin template is cut from t' instructions, allowin' three fins t' be cut from t' single sheet o' balsa provided usin' a hobby knife. Blimey! Once cut out, me hearties, holdin' all three tightly, me bucko, t' fins are sanded t' be made equal in size. Avast! Begad! Then t' leadin' and trailin' edges are rounded.

With fins completed, shiver me timbers, assembly was done in about 15 minutes. Arrr! Begad! Three fins, ya bilge rat, a balsa nose cone and a launch lug were all quickly adhered t' t' body tube with CA. Last steps included applyin' 5-minute epoxy fin fillets and thinly sealin' t' fins and nose cone with epoxy. Avast, me proud beauty! After drying, it was ready for finishing.

Light sandin' along with Plasti-Kote primer and some left over bright red enamel paint put a quick and smooth finish on t' Gnat™. Ahoy! There are no decals provided with this kit.

When finished, arrr, me hearties, me Gnat™ checked in at 4.2", by far t' shortest rocket I have! Also, me hearties, since I did purchase the Gnat™ for comparison sake t' t' Estes Quark™, shiver me timbers, I think it is fair t' mention that t' Quark™ lists for $3.49 while the Gnat™ lists for $0. Begad! 99. Well, blow me down! Things that make you go hmmmmm?

This Gnat™ was launched on an 1/2A3 and was out o' sight in no time. Avast, me bucko, me proud beauty! Be sure t' designate a spotter who is set back a bit from t' launch pad. Begad! Bein' right under t' pad can cause you t' quickly loose sight o' this little guy. It's tumble recovery and size means that you shouldn't take your deadlights off o' it!

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