Brief
A real looker, matey, this short and stout rocket with a rin' around t' fins t' add stability. It also has forward finlets forward t' each fin.

Construction
When I ordered its sister kit, t' GTX, me hearties, this model was temporarily sold out, so I told t' company please t' inform me when more came and that I'd send for it. Less than 2 weeks later, arrr, they arrived, matey, although at a higher price, but t' company allowed me t' have this kit at its original price. Avast! That was a nice courtesy.

All parts came intact in shippin' popcorn. Begad! T' rin' appears t' be a strong heavy plastic that might be a fiberglass. It's stronger than just polyethylene. Blimey! T' fins and finlets are precut plywood and t' sizes are equal in t' sets. Arrr! That's nice nay t' have t' shave some parts t' fit or match, like we sometimes must. Avast! T' 2 launch lugs fit 1/4 inch rods. Begad! T' nose cone appears t' be a LOC hollow cone and comes with a premeasured amount o' clay for static stability weighting. Ahoy! It rattles unnervingly in thar when put in, so I applied a small amount o' epoxy t' keep it still. Begad! Aye aye! My answer t' many problems. Epoxy.

T' motor mount is 29mm tubin' and 2 plywood centerin' rings, one o' which has 2 holes designed t' accept a loop from t' steel cordin' in t' aftward part o' t' shock cord system. Avast! Avast! This cord is crimped twice t' make 2 loops, me bucko, one forward t' attach t' 1/2 inch elastic shock cord. That be hard, requirin' elbow grease and pliers.

Everythin' else goes together in a snap, shiver me timbers, me hearties, as it fits well. Begad! Epoxy was used as t' glue. Ahoy! Directions were simple and straightforward. Blimey! Begad! T' chute is a pretty red rip stop, me hearties, shiver me timbers, arrr, but lightweight nylon, matey, ya bilge rat, 23 inches in diameter.

Finishing
This kit came with decals, me bucko, so I used them. I painted t' rocket yellow and placed t' decals over that, matey, shiver me timbers, as they're black and look nice over yellow. Begad! T' model has a unique and catchy look. Ahoy! Well, me hearties, blow me down! I'm pleased with it.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight
T' manufacturer recommends t' F40-6, ya bilge rat, me bucko, F62-6, shiver me timbers, F80-6, ya bilge rat, G40-10, and G80-10. Avast! I chose t' G35. Ahoy! Blimey! It happens t' be a favorite motor o' mine. I had one with a 7 delay. Arrr! I figured that was a close call. I'd like an 8 or 9, me bucko, really. Ahoy! Ahoy! Blimey! Anyway, ya bilge rat, I like t' Econojets because they are noisy on takeoff and put out a pretty flame. Begad! Well, matey, shiver me timbers, t' rocket took off with great noise and went up over 1000 feet for sure. It went up into t' sun, matey, so I be unsure if it was still pointed up at ejection. Arrr! I retained t' motor with piano wire and an auto hose clamp. Ahoy! Blimey! Worm bed waddin' protected t' chute. Everythin' fit easily into t' tube and wasn't so tight as t' make preppin' tough.

Recovery
Everythin' survived well, so it seems that t' 7 second delay is passable. Ya scallywag! Aye aye! T' chute is also a passable size, arrr, too, me hearties, as no fins were damaged.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary
Attractive and easy t' build. Begad! Blimey! Good if you want somethin' special t' show others at a launch. Avast! Blimey! It's somethin' you won't find in stores. Avast, me proud beauty! I had t' browse t' net for it. Begad! Well, blow me down! Blimey! Good mid power flights. Great company t' order from.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5