Brief:
A nice 3-finned, single-stage, streamer recovery rocket.

Construction:
This is an average low-power kit, with t' Quest standard components. (Keelhaul®©™®/Elastic shock cord, plastic recovery mountin' tab, shiver me timbers, lightweight motor retainer.) I thought t' Keelhaul®©™® portion o' t' shock cord was a nice addition. T' measurements given on t' packagin' were nay t' same as those provided. Arrr! Ahoy! I found a variance o' up t' 2" on cords and streamer.

This kit built fairly easily. Avast! It would be a good second build for a new rocketeer. T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, ya bilge rat, givin' me a good feelin' that it's glued t' stay. Avast! T' only gotcha I really found be keepin' the shock cord (tied t' t' engine mount) out o' t' way while finishin' t' build. A sharp hobby knife, ya bilge rat, razor blade is strongly recommended for notchin' t' motor retainer ring.

Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. Ahoy! They came on one white sheet, arrr, self-adhesive. Blimey! They require cutting, no matter how you slice it!

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

Flight:
I've only gotten 2 flights on a Estes B6-4. Well, blow me down! Begad! It snapped a fin shipshape off on the second flight. Blimey! I'm nay sure if it was due t' t' 2" I be shorted on the streamer, t' 10 mph winds, or just dumb luck. Aye aye! It was an easy fix, and wind/weather agreeable I'll get it up a few more times soon. Avast, me proud beauty! Recommended motors A8-3, B6-4, C6-5. Arrr! T' two flights on t' B6-4's were nice, arrr, shiver me timbers, arrr, clean, arrr, about perfect height for visibility. Begad! Aye aye! T' streamer recovery kept t' ground chase t' a minimum. Blimey! T' longer hike for recovery was about 75 yards down range, shiver me timbers, due t' the wind after launch. Well, matey, blow me down!

Recovery:
I'm nay sure that t' Keelhaul®©™® thread doesn't cause a bit o' undue wear t' the top o' t' body tube, me bucko, and I feel t' rate o' descent may be a little quick. If a little time is taken t' reinforce t' tube, matey, wear could be minimized, and a full 24" streamer is recommended

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

Summary:
Pros: Kit went together fairly easily. Ya scallywag! Begad! Parts all fit. Arrr! Cons: Decals, incorrect lengths on cords/streamer.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5