Brief:
This is a large single staged, simple mid/high power rocket. It uses parachute recovery and was my first big rocket. Mine came with a 38mm motor mount, although many websites say it has a 29mm motor mount. Also, the fin tabs extend all the way to the motor tube.

Construction:
The components of this kit came in the typical LOC plastic bag. All of the parts were of the highest quality. Get rid of the provided shock cord mount though. A listing of the parts are:

• 1 4" nose cone
• 1 4" pre-slotted body tube
• 1 38mm motor mount tube
• 2 4" x 38mm centering rings
• 3 pre-cut 3/32" plywood fins
• 1 36" parachute
• 1 shock cord mount
• 1 1/2" shock cord
• 1 6" x 1/4" launch lug

The construction of this kit is similar to an Estes executioner or fat boy, or any other simple TTW (through the wall) kit. This is an excellent beginner's kit. It is big and simple to construct. The fins fit nice and snug into the slots and extend all the way to the motor tube. There are no cons about construction. Use 5 or 20 minute epoxy throughout ENTIRE construction.

PROs: Quality of parts, fit of parts, ease of construction, and looks.

CONs: None!

Finishing:
I finished the rocket with an orange body and blue fins and nose cone. There are no decals and none are necessary to have a great looking rocket. Make sure that excess epoxy is sanded down though.

Construction Rating: 5 out of 5

Flight:
I haven't flown this model yet, but it will fly first to 900 feet on an F50-6.

Recovery:
This rocket will descend under a 3 foot chute, which I think is the right size for the big rocket.

Flight Rating: 5 out of 5

Summary:
This is a great big, fun rocket for beginners and advanced. It's ease of construction are great for beginners and makes a great first epoxy rocket. It was also my first 4-inch kit and the 4-inch tubing is massive! This is an awesome rocket and it is worth the 60 bucks.

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5

The following excerpt is from "Sport Rocketry". The intention is to allow guests to get a basic feeling about a kit. We strongly suggest that you get a copy of the referenced Sport Rocketry and read the entire article. Inside you will find many helpful hints in construction as well as other useful information. For more information, use the two links above.

"When I look to buy a rocket, I want one that is straightforward."
". . . if the kit is built to the letter of the instructions, it doesn't get any more basic."
". . . I'm impressed with the accurate fitting of each part, in particular the centering rings and fins."
"LOC provides ample length of shock cord material . . ."
" . . . the fin roots did not extend all the way to the motor mount tube." [by design]
"LOC's supplied [shock cord] mount is a strip of braided nylon, which the builder loops and adheres into the airframe."
"I have had no troubles with it . . ."
"The first flights of my LOC IV were on a G80 motor, then a G64 reload."
"She boosted straight and true and cruised down under the 36" nylon parachute."
"I chose an Aerotech H128 medium reload motor."
"Overall, I'm pleased with the LOC IV."

The entire article gives the impression is that this kit would be for intermediate modelers and those looking for their first medium to high power kit.