Category: Semroc
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V-2
SEMROC Model #XES-K22 Description The Semroc V-2 model rocket kit was modeled after the original Estes V-2. The Semroc kit was kept with the original all balsa components rather than substituting molded plastic parts for the nose cone and tail section. German engineers, headed by Wernher von Braun, designed the V-2 (Vergeltungswaffe 2; i.e., Retribution…
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SST Shuttle-1
SEMROC XCE-KC17 Additional Information Instructions Photo Gallery Build History 01/20/2009 – Purchased Semroc SST Shuttle-1 from Semroc for $33.00 (Retail $33.00). Flights
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OSO
SEMROC Model #KV-62 Additional Information Instructions Photo Gallery Build History Flights
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SPEV
SEMROC Model #KV-61 Description The Estes SPEV was released in 1972 in Model Rocket News Volume 12 Number 3 as what would be a very limited run. It did not appear in a catalog and was discontinued in MRN volume 12 Number 4 in November, 1972 discounted to $1.59 from the original $1.99 price. It…
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Defender
SEMROC Model #KV-60 Description The Centuri Defender Space Probe was released in the 1967 Catalog as their first three-engine cluster model rocket kit. Adopting elements of many early space program designs like the Saturn 1B and Red-stone, the Defender was a look into the future. Lots of transitions and a unique fin set made the…
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SLS Aero-Dart
SEMROC Model #KV-6 Description The Centuri Aero-Dart was introduced in the 1962 Catalog as the first member of the Centuri Large Scale Series. It was originally released as Centuri #KF-2 and was shipped via prepaid Parcel Post with instructions on how to order engines. The initial price was $6.95. The original Aero-Dart was 1.5” in…
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SLS Explorer
SEMROC Model KV-56 Description The Centuri Explorer was introduced in the 1967 Catalog as a member of the Centuri Large Scale Series. It was shipped with 3 Hercules Port Burning F10-4 engines. It was originally released as Centuri #KF-9 and was shipped via Railway Express since it included engines that could not be shipped Parcel…
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Mars Lander
SEMROC Model #KV-54 Description The Estes® Mars Lander was initially released in 1969. It was the first to use a functional shock absorbing landing gear. Following a trend to more complex model rockets, the Mars Lander was designed to challenge even more experienced modelers. Slow liftoff and low altitude made it ideal for demonstration flights.…
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Tuarus
SEMROC Model #KV-42 Description The Centuri Taurus Fleet Ship was initially released in 1972. It was designed to look like an alien plane-tary cruiser from the far away planet of Taurus. A short science fiction history was provided with the kit. Using six plastic cones and reducers, the Taurus was one of the first entries…
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Recruiter
SEMROC Model #KV-22 Description The Recruiter was initially released in the 1967 Centuri Catalog. Its futuristic appearance included a “Gemini-styled” capsule cone and six “Redstone type” fins. It was reminiscent of several space rockets of the time without being a scale model of any of them. The Retro-Repro™ Recruiter™ is updated by using laser-cut fins…