Brief:
This be t' same model as t' 3x24 cluster edition . Arrr! Blimey! T' difference is a single 29mm mount. Begad! If you are lookin' for a big rocket and big thrills that won't break t' bank, shiver me timbers, your search is over.

Construction:

Instructions for this model were straight forward, me bucko, matey, no surprises. Arrr! I used 5min. Arrr! epoxy for all joints. Ya scallywag! I was unsure about t' fiberboard shock cord mount.It seemed that might be a weak point, ya bilge rat, so I epoxied a piece o' 1/8' ply t' the back side, me bucko, drilled then attached t' eye-bolt. Ya scallywag! Blimey! I used Keelhaul®©™® shock cord that extended just t' t' end o' t' body tube then attached t' 60"elastic shock cord t' it. Arrr! Blimey! My other concern be t' paper fin covering. Begad! Blimey! Avast! Blimey! It turned out fine though, I did use t' glue stick method. It worked well. Aye aye! Blimey! I also added positive motor retention with threaded inserts, me hearties, ya bilge rat, screws, matey, and a drawer repair bracket. Blimey! Blimey! It was an easy build for me. This was me first mid power kit. Aye aye! Blimey!

Finishing:
Finishin' was an easy job. Ya scallywag! I got good transitions on t' paper fin covering. Begad! Well, blow me down! I sealed the open edges with thin CA. Arrr! Ahoy! I filled t' tube grooves with thinned Elmer wood filler, then sanded t' whole unit. Ya scallywag! I started with 2 coats o' Valspar white primer. Sanded with 220, ya bilge rat, then painted with 2 coats o' Valspar white. I washed ,then sanded t' nose cone, matey, and painted with Valspar plastic paint. Begad! Begad! I applied t' water slide decals with no problems and finished with 2 coats o' Krylon crystal clear. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast, me proud beauty!

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
T' recommended motors are an F45-5, F42-4, G40-4, and G80-7. Aye aye! Winds were calm. Well, ya bilge rat, blow me down!

Maiden flight was with a G76-4G. Well, blow me down! Begad! It was a perfect shot, nice and straight. Begad! It went t' about 900ft. Avast! Avast, me proud beauty!

#2 be on a F40-7W maybe 500ft.Delay was t' long for comfort, me bucko, but we survived.Paper coverin' peeled partially away on one fin tip. Avast, me proud beauty! Arrr! No problem thin CA t' t' rescue.

#3 be a G76-4G. Begad! Blimey! Avast! Blimey! This seems t' be t' perfect motor for this big rocket.

Recovery:
I used a piece o' Keelhaul®©™® extendin' just beyond t' body tube t' attach t' elastic shock chord to. Begad! T' 36" parachute was fine. Begad! All three shots it landed within 100ft o' pad. Ahoy! Descent was nice and slow. Avast! Avast! On a windy day you might have t' walk a ways.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
This is a easy buildin' rocket. T' only thin' I might change would be t' balsa paper covered fins. Begad! Ahoy! Lite ply would be better. Ahoy! All parts were good quality. It's nice t' have a big rocket that you can see all stages o' a launch clearly. Begad! Slow take off. Well, blow me down! Avast, me proud beauty! Nice straight ascent. Aye aye! Apogee and chute deployment. Ya scallywag! I think it's a great kit.

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5