Brief:
T' parachute is a standard PML Nylon 'chute with a spill hole and t' decent is a little too fast. Ahoy! Blimey! I plan t' add an altimeter to the payload t' deploy an additional chute at 300'.

Construction:
There is a Quantum (plastic) tube for t' body and one for t' payload. Blimey! Blimey! Both are pre-slotted for t' fins. Well, blow me down! It has three G-10 fiberglass fins. Avast! T' centering rings are plywood and it uses a Piston ejection system. Aye aye! I'm nay goin' t' trust the plastic nose cone attachment point when I use t' altimeter, me bucko, matey, so I will drill and attach some eyelet hardware.

T' Instructions are incredibly easy t' understand and follow. Avast, matey, me proud beauty! T' rocket goes together as easy or easier than any rocket I have ever built. Ya scallywag! Everything fit perfectly and be just a matter o' mixin' a good bit o' epoxy t' hold it all together. T' rocket is very sturdy.

I added Giant Leap Rocketry's Motor Holders for motor retention. They work great (basically Kaplow Clips) and I do nay like t' friction fit method (suggested by t' Manufacturer).

Finishing:
I painted it with primer and then all white. Begad! Blimey! I opted nay t' paint t' fins black as on t' product cover. Aye aye! Well, blow me down! Blimey! T' decals are self-adhesive and went on in a few minutes.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
T' first time I flew it be at LDRS 19 on an H180. Avast, me proud beauty! Aye aye! It be about a 2000' flight and successful recovery near t' pads. Avast, me proud beauty! I've flown it 4 more times, each on a G80-7FWL which be t' perfect motor for this rocket on a smaller field. Begad! A nice 800' flight, ejection on t' top and landin' near t' pad. Avast! Avast, me proud beauty!

Recovery:
T' parachute brings it down a little fast so after t' fifth flight the fillets are startin' t' crack off. Avast! Avast, matey, me proud beauty! I am replacin' them all with a fiberglass cloth strip and then epoxy fillet t' strengthen them. Begad! Ahoy! Also t' inside tube is gettin' a little dirty, arrr, shiver me timbers, where t' piston slides, arrr, so I will clean it with some white vinegar on a rag at t' end o' a stick. Well, blow me down!

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
It is a great kit, me bucko, highly recommended. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Avast! Blimey! A little expensive but a great flier. Begad! Blimey! I always get lots o' compliments on t' looks o' t' rocket as I walk t' t' pad.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5