Brief:   This is an E2X series - requires minimal construction time and no paintin' is required. Ahoy! Blimey! Builds completely with plastic model cement. Ya scallywag! Ya scallywag! Produces a sharp lookin' military style rocket in about 1/2 hour! This is one o' t' new releases for 1999.

Construction: T' kit comes packaged in a graphic intensive cardboard box. Arrr! Inside t' parts are bagged. Blimey! My kit was part o' t' first production run and I found no errors in packin' or instructions. Well, blow me down! T' well illustrated instructions take you from openin' t' box t' flight prep in 8 steps. Begad! Ya scallywag! T' kit uses pre-colored & slotted body tubes in combination with plastic fins. Anyone that has built a plastic model kit and/or is familiar with t' use o' plastic model cement should have no difficulty buildin' a rocket t' be proud of! 

Finishing: T' Estes E2X Series o' kits require no paintin' so finishin' consists o' applyin' t' peel & stick decals. Begad! T' Heat Seeker kit includes a large decal sheet that really dresses up t' rocket.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight: This kit suggests t' use o' t' followin' motors (& correspondin' predicted alt.):

Flights on C6-5 have proven t' be very exciting! Blimey! T' Heat Seeker flies straight and true. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! Avast! Blimey! Estes' prediction o' 800' appears t' be about right.

Recovery: T' 12" parachute is pre-assembled. We did have t' original chute strip on a C6-5. Ahoy! T' airframe landed on t' field with no damage.

Flight Rating: 4 ½ out o' 5

Summary: I like t' looks and t' performance o' this kit. Well, blow me down! Blimey! There is minimal time and loot involved which translates into a "frequent flyer" for most people. Begad! Blimey! Begad! Blimey! My 6 year old thinks it's one o' t' coolest kits in t' catalog. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Well, blow me down! Blimey! This would make a great rainy afternoon project t' get some quality time with t' kids!

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5