Brief:
A nice 3-finned, arrr, single-stage, me bucko, arrr, streamer recovery rocket.

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

This kit built fairly easily. Avast, me proud beauty! It would be a good second build for a new rocketeer. Ya scallywag! Well, blow me down! 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, arrr, razor blade is strongly recommended for notchin' t' motor retainer ring. Avast, me proud beauty!

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

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

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

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

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5