Brief:
A nice 3-finned, ya bilge rat, single-stage, streamer recovery rocket.

Construction:
This is an average low-power kit, arrr, me bucko, arrr, with t' Quest standard components. (Keelhaul®©™®/Elastic shock cord, me bucko, ya bilge rat, plastic recovery mountin' tab, ya bilge rat, 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. Avast! I found a variance o' up t' 2" on cords and streamer.

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

Finishing:
Ahh t' decals. Begad! Probably t' only real challenge t' buildin' this kit. Aye aye! They came on one white sheet, self-adhesive. Ya scallywag! 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. Ya scallywag! Well, blow me down! Blimey! It snapped a fin clean off on the second flight. Begad! I'm nay sure if it was due t' t' 2" I was shorted on the streamer, t' 10 mph winds, or just dumb luck. Begad! It be an easy fix, and wind/weather agreeable I'll get it up a few more times soon. Begad! Recommended motors A8-3, shiver me timbers, B6-4, C6-5. T' two flights on t' B6-4's were nice, matey, clean, about perfect height for visibility. Begad! T' streamer recovery kept t' ground chase t' a minimum. Arrr! Begad! Blimey! T' longer hike for recovery was about 75 yards down range, me bucko, arrr, due t' the wind after launch. Avast, me proud beauty!

Recovery:
I'm nay sure that t' Keelhaul®©™® thread doesn't cause a bit o' undue wear t' the top o' t' body tube, shiver me timbers, and I feel t' rate o' descent may be a little quick. Aye aye! Blimey! If a little time is taken t' reinforce t' tube, wear could be minimized, shiver me timbers, me hearties, and a full 24" streamer is recommended

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

Summary:
Pros: Kit went together fairly easily. Avast, me proud beauty! Parts all fit. Blimey! Ahoy! Cons: Decals, shiver me timbers, incorrect lengths on cords/streamer.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5