I received the AGM-3500 Peregrine from Rogue in a well packaged box via the USPS. The kit itself was in a plastic bag with a cardboard picture of the rocket. All the parts were included along with instructions. The instructions rely more on writing than pictures. The quality of the parts impressed me, Kevlar shock cord, nylon parachute, perma-wadding(TM), and balsa nose cone and fins. I haven't seen a balsa nose cone since 1979. (BAR 1998) I was disappointed with the size of the rocket, perhaps I read the 36.4 CM as inches. Rogue uses the Metric system (great for Rogue's European shipments I suppose), however, after the performance of this rocket size just didn't matter, but more on that later.

Construction is pretty straightforward. Paper cutouts are available (like Estes) for cutting the fins and fin alignment. The only tools needed are an exacto knife, ruler, and white or yellow glue.

Experienced modelers should have no trouble with this kit, however, a less experienced modeler will need patience to align the small forward fins (heck I'm an experienced modeler and I needed patience with those little buggers).

The kit included plenty of water soluble decals but I just went with gray automotive primer and painted the nose cone white for that austere military look. If you use the decals be sure after finishing your rocket to spray them with a clear coat. Once primed I had a pretty sturdy little military style rocket.

I rate construction of this rocket 4 points on the Essence scale due to the fine parts and ease of construction.

I launched the rocket on a hot windless day in June. What can I say, a flawless flight and recovery. The rocket leap into the sky on an A8-3 and almost disappeared from sight, on a A8-3!! But it got better, when the ejection charge blew at apogee (no ugly wadding thanks to perma-wadding) the rocket descended on it's nylon parachute for one of the most perfect recoveries I ever witnessed, I would say majestic even though the rocket is a little over a foot. (I flew it again two weeks ago on a C6-5, out-of-sight, and recovered.)

For $11.95, the supreme flight and quality parts, this kit gets an overall rating of 5 points on the Essence scale. Keep it comin' Rogue.

Update 5/99:
I eventually lost this rocket in a large weed ridden field. I ordered another from Rogue along with some more perma-wadding and nylon chutes. Rogue is a quality sport rocketry company. My new Peregrine is ready to go, I can't wait to fly it!