SEMROC Model #KCC-3
Description
The Space Plane was originally sold in 1961 as the first mass-produced boost glider kit, Estes number K-3. It features some somewhat complex aspects to achieve the transition from boost to glide–spin tabs for rotational stability, and elevons locked in horizontal trim by the motor, which spits out enabling them to spring upward.
The first cc: version of the kit was based upon an ST-7 tube size (0.759″ OD), but in the xKit offering it now matches the original Estes BT-30 tube (0.767″ OD). The kit retails for $11.50.
Additional Information
- Length: 10″
- Diameter: 0.765″
- Weight: 0.5 oz.
- Fin Span: 9″
- Recommended Motors:
- A8-3, B6-4
- Parts List
- Body Tube BT-30C (5.5″) – ST-755
- Balsa Nose Cone BNC-30E – BC-722
- Balsa Nose Block NB-30 – BNB-7
- Laser Cut Balsa Fins BFS-20 – FCC-3
- Launch Lug LL1B – LL122
- Lead Weight NCW-1 – WL-7
- Nylon Screws AS-1 – NS-45
- Elastic Thread ET-1 – ET-18
- Empty Casing EC-1 – MC-727
- Plastic Hinges & Discs TD-1 & TH-1 – IKCC-3H
- Decal – DKCC-3
Instructions
Photo Gallery
Build History
- 03/11/2005 – Received Semroc #KCC-3 Space Plane from NARCON 2005 as part of registration fee (Retail $9.50).
- 10/21/2006 – Scanned and photographed components. Measurements recorded on page 48 Book #3.
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