Category: Semroc

  • Arcon-Hi

    SEMROC Model #KV-15 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 re-leased as Centuri #KF-6 and was shipped via Ex-press since it included engines that could not be…

  • Centaur

    SEMROC Model #KV-12 Description The Centuri Centaur was released in the 1965 catalog. It was one of the first two-stage models that used the dual-lock stage coupling that would later be patented. The Centaur had dual swept fins that were a Centuri trademark. The Centuri Centaur was catalog #KC-15 and was introduced with a price…

  • Little Joe II

    SEMROC Model #KS-3 Description The Estes Little Joe II was released in 1968 as a companion to the Saturn 1B. It shared the same 1/70 scale Apollo Capsule. The Little Joe II was Estes #K-30 and was introduced with a price of $2.75.The Retro-Repro™Little Joe II is a faithful reproduc-tion of the original. It uses…

  • Tau Zero

    SENRIC Model #KN-2 Description The Tau Zero™is the first original Semroc kit to be designed by Jay “Centuri Guy” Goemmer of Twin Falls, Idaho, who says he’s “an incurable Semroc fan.” Released in 2008, the Tau Zero combines an unusually-shaped nose cone, forward-swept outer fins, and an unexpected ring fin. These features add up to…

  • Saki

    SEMROC Model #KA-12 Description In 1973, Estes® Industries introduced a new line of six of “the zaniest flying freaks in the universe” called the Goonybirds. Wayne Kellner has been attributed as the primary creator of the line. All six kits featured a plastic nose cone, die-cut fins, quick-change mini-engine mount, parachute recovery, stick-on decals, and,…

  • Ruskie

    SEMROC Model #KA-11 Description The Ruskie™is the second of the Semroc Groon-ies™to be released. It is an upscale of the basic de-sign of the Estes® Zoom Broom that was released in 1973 as one of their Goonybirds. The original working drawing was for a Russian Interceptor. Per-haps because we were trying to end the Cold…

  • VF-261

    SEMROC Model #KA-10 Description Additional Information Length: 11.1″ Diameter: 1.325″ Weight: 1.6 oz. Fins: Laser Cut Balsa Nose Cone: Balsa Decals: Water Slide Recovery: 12″ Parachute Recommended Motors: A8-3, B6-4, C6-7 Instructions Photo Gallery Build History 01/20/2009 –Purchased Semroc VF-261 from Semroc for $18.50 (Retail $18.50). Flights

  • Thunderbee

    SEMROC Model #KA-1 Description This is a very light, quick build kit from Semroc that is essentially a 3FNC but with some head snappin’ zip when matched with the right engine! Additional Information Length: 14.7″ Diameter: 0.543″ Weight: 0.3″ Fin Span: 3.3″ Fins: Laser Cut Balsa Nose Cone: Balsa Decals: Water Slide Recovery: Bright Streamer…

  • 1/70 Apollo Capsule

    SEMROC Model #KS-2 Description Replica of Apollo Capsule. Additional Information Length: 6.6″ Diameter: 2.175″ Weight: 0.4 oz. Fin Span: 2.176″ Nose Cone: Balsa Recovery: 12″ Parachute Instructions Photo Gallery Build History 03/11/2006 – Purchased Semroc Apollo Capsule from Semroc for $10.00 (Retail $11.00). 02/22/2014 – Donated to BlueGrass 10th Anniversary raffle. Flights

  • Batrok

    SEMROC Model #KV-53 Description The Batrok was introduced in 1967 by Centuri Engineering Company in their American Rocketeer. It was designed by Ron Maggiano while he was a high school student in Scottsdale, Arizona. Inspired by the hit television series Batman which premiered in 1966, Ron entered his original design in a model rocket competition…