Brief:
T' Centurion is another nice addition in t' Semroc Retro-Repro series o' rockets. Well, blow me down! Avast! For bein' a 4FNC rocket, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, it has some cool extras, shiver me timbers, namely t' dual chutes, me hearties, ejection baffle and shape o' t' laser cut fins that lead me t' purchasing this rocket. Avast! I really like t' curved portion o' t' fin at t' aft o' t' rocket.

Construction:
This kit comes with 2 sections o' body tube, arrr, 1 coupler, 2 baffle centerin' rings, 1 balsa nose cone, ya bilge rat, 1 engine tube, 1 engine thrust ring, me bucko, shiver me timbers, 2 engine centerin' rings, 1 engine hook, arrr, 4 laser cut fins, ya bilge rat, 2 launch lugs, 1 elastic shock cord, 1 steel eyelet, 2 12” plastic parachute kits, 1 decal sheet, matey, me bucko, and 15 pages o' clear and detailed instructions.

This rocket is a very straightforward build. It can easily be done in one sittin' followin' t' instructions. Blimey! The only "gotcha" that I experienced was in t' construction o' t' baffle. Begad! I followed t' instruction for test fittin' t' baffle into both body tubes but only one at a time. There was no sandin' needed so I glued one end into the body tube. Avast! Ahoy! When I went t' glue t' other section onto t' baffle, me bucko, shiver me timbers, t' body tubes did nay line up correctly. Begad! Avast! I was able to sand it but it would have been much easier t' get straight if I could sand both o' t' centerin' rings at t' same time.

T' only other issue I had be with constructin' t' parachutes. Arrr! It is tough threadin' t' shroud lines through the holes. Arrr! Ahoy! I suggest usin' a toothpick t' make t' holes after you have applied t' tape discs t' t' plastic instead of a straight pin.

Finishing:
I love t' look o' t' rocket in t' recommend black and white paint scheme. Ya scallywag! I used diluted Elmer's Carpenters Wood Filler t' fins and nose cone. Avast, me proud beauty! After a quick sanding, me bucko, I primed t' rocket with Kilz original primer. Blimey! After a light sanding, ya bilge rat, I applied a solid white primer. Blimey! I masked t' rocket t' paint t' lower section gloss white and t' upper section gloss black. Ya scallywag! T' decal that come with t' kit are some o' t' best I have every worked with. Well, matey, blow me down! You need t' trim the red stripe for t' fin and piece together t' stripe that goes around t' body tube. T' only other decal is the rocket name.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
I did me first launch at t' monthly MASA club launch. Begad! I loaded it with a B6-4. Aye aye! Since it has t' baffle I choose not put and waddin' in t' rocket. There be no meltin' o' t' plastic chutes so it appears that t' baffle was a success but I will use a little waddin' with t' larger motors. Avast! T' rocket went straight up and t' chutes deployed right at apogee. One o' them got tangled and did nay unfurl properly but this was nay a problem as thar be no damage sustained upon landing. This was a near picture perfect flight with t' rocket landin' only 20 feet from t' launch pad.

Recovery:
T' recovery system consists o' an elastic cord attached t' t' baffle system and I used default length o' t' cord. It is attached t' nose cone thought t' screw eye. Begad! Ya scallywag! T' two 12” chutes are also connected t' t' screw eye. Blimey! I choose t' use swivels t' be able t' change them out when needed.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
This is a cool lookin' retro type rocket that is easy t' build. Ya scallywag! Arrr! It is perfect for t' newer builders and offers the great extras for t' money. Begad! Ya scallywag! T' recommended engine selections give it t' ability t' be launch on a small or larger field. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast, shiver me timbers, me proud beauty! I am very happy with t' rocket and will definitely look for other Retro-Repro kits from Semroc.

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5