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

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

This kit built fairly easily. It would be a good second build for a new rocketeer. Avast! T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, matey, givin' me a good feelin' that it's glued t' stay. Well, blow me down! 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, razor blade is strongly recommended for notchin' t' motor retainer ring. Blimey!

Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Ahoy! Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. Aye aye! Begad! They came on one white sheet, self-adhesive. 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. It snapped a fin clean off on the second flight. Well, blow me down! Aye aye! I'm nay sure if it be due t' t' 2" I was shorted on the streamer, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, t' 10 mph winds, shiver me timbers, or just dumb luck. Ya scallywag! Begad! It was an easy fix, and wind/weather agreeable I'll get it up a few more times soon. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Recommended motors A8-3, matey, B6-4, me hearties, C6-5. Begad! Blimey! T' two flights on t' B6-4's were nice, clean, me bucko, matey, about perfect height for visibility. Ahoy! T' streamer recovery kept t' ground chase t' a minimum. Ahoy! Aye aye! T' longer hike for recovery be about 75 yards down range, due t' the wind after launch. Arrr! Arrr!

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

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

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

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5