Brief:
A nice 3-finned, 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 was a nice addition. T' measurements given on t' packagin' were nay t' same as those provided. Ahoy! Begad! I found a variance o' up t' 2" on cords and streamer.

This kit built fairly easily. Begad! It would be a good second build for a new rocketeer. Begad! T' engine mount slipped snugly into t' body tube, givin' me a good feelin' that it's glued t' stay. Avast! Arrr! 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, shiver me timbers, me hearties, razor blade is strongly recommended for notchin' t' motor retainer ring.

Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. Ahoy! They came on one white sheet, self-adhesive. Blimey! Begad! They require cutting, no matter how you slice it!

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

Flight:
I've only gotten 2 flights on a Estes B6-4. Blimey! It snapped a fin shipshape off on the second flight. Avast, me proud beauty! I'm nay sure if it be due t' t' 2" I was shorted on the streamer, matey, t' 10 mph winds, or just dumb luck. Avast, me proud beauty! Aye aye! It was an easy fix, ya bilge rat, me hearties, and wind/weather agreeable I'll get it up a few more times soon. Aye aye! Ya scallywag! Recommended motors A8-3, B6-4, C6-5. Arrr! Blimey! T' two flights on t' B6-4's were nice, clean, about perfect height for visibility. Blimey! T' streamer recovery kept t' ground chase t' a minimum. Avast! T' longer hike for recovery be about 75 yards down range, me hearties, shiver me timbers, 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, ya bilge rat, matey, and I feel t' rate o' descent may be a little quick. Arrr! If a little time is taken t' reinforce t' tube, ya bilge rat, me hearties, wear could be minimized, and a full 24" streamer is recommended

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

Summary:
Pros: Kit went together fairly easily. Ahoy! Parts all fit. Ahoy! Cons: Decals, incorrect lengths on cords/streamer.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5