Brief:
A nice 3-finned, arrr, 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, 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. Aye aye! Aye aye! I found a variance o' up t' 2" on cords and streamer.

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

Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Aye aye! Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. Arrr! They came on one white sheet, shiver me timbers, me hearties, self-adhesive. Avast, me proud beauty! They require cutting, ya bilge rat, 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 shipshape off on the second flight. Arrr! 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. Ya scallywag! Avast! It be an easy fix, me bucko, and wind/weather agreeable I'll get it up a few more times soon. Avast, shiver me timbers, me proud beauty! Recommended motors A8-3, B6-4, arrr, C6-5. Begad! T' two flights on t' B6-4's were nice, clean, me bucko, arrr, about perfect height for visibility. Aye aye! T' streamer recovery kept t' ground chase t' a minimum. Avast! T' longer hike for recovery was about 75 yards down range, arrr, due t' the wind after launch.

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. If a little time is taken t' reinforce t' tube, arrr, wear could be minimized, me hearties, shiver me timbers, and a full 24" streamer is recommended

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

Summary:
Pros: Kit went together fairly easily. Aye aye! Parts all fit. Avast, me proud beauty! Cons: Decals, matey, shiver me timbers, incorrect lengths on cords/streamer.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5