SEMROC Model #KV-18
Description
The Centuri Scorpion Space Probe was introduced in the 1965 Catalog as a member of the Centuri Large Scale Series. It was shipped with 3 Atlas End Burning E impulse engines. It was originally released as Centuri #KF-6 and was shipped via Express since it included engines that could not be shipped Parcel Post. The release price was $6.95 including engines. In 1969 it was offered as a kit only with part #KF-6A for $6.50 and included Parcel Post shipping. The Scorpion was olso offered as a special combo with launch system for $15.95.
The Repro SLS Scorpion is updated with precision laser cut basswood fins instead of the hard balsa pre-printed fins used on the original. The original checkerboard Mylar parachute is replaced with a nylon chute. The Sil-Ray cloth fin reinforcement is replaced by a slotted tube and through the wall fins. The Original Scorpion had a wire shock cord mount which is replaced with Kevlar cord for greater reliability. A 24mm engine mount adapter is included to increase the selection of engines that can be used.
Additional Information
- Length: 27.9″
- Diameter: 1.34″
- Weight: 3.9 oz.
- Fin Span: 7.3″
- Recovery: 18″ Nylon Parachute
- Recommended Motors:
- D11-5, D12-5, E9-8, F26-9
- Parts List
- Body Tube – LT-125220
- Body Tube – LT-11555
- Nose Cone – BC-12555
- Laser Cut Fins – FV-18
- Thrust Ring – TR-115
- Launch Lug – LL-330
- Screw Eye – SE-10
- Elastic Cord – ED-236
- Kevlar Thread – SCK-30
- Nylon Parachute – PN-18
- 24mm Engine Mount – EC-9115
- Decal – DKV-18
Instructions
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Build History
- 01/20/2009 – Purchased Semroc SLS Scorpion from Semroc for $28.00 (Retail $28.00).
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