What is your favorite in-production Semroc kit?
I sure like the Texas Firefly a lot. The staging system is very simple yet elegant and it is a ton of fun to launch. I have built around 15 of the current Semroc kits, ranging from the Triton to te Arcas, and they all rock for various reasons, but I enjoyed the Texas Firefly the most.
I sure wish there was a "D" impulse SLS version! -- Mike SAM #68 PS - I just noticed that general Semroc threads are supposed to be in the regular forums, so if a mod could move this thread that would be cool. :) |
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Well, nobody else is gonna do it, so here goes :o :
http://www.semroc.com/Store/scripts...ts.asp?SKU=KN-2 --But only for now. The recurring comment I get is that it's not big enough. (I mean, c'mon! I designed the original *six whole years* ago. Almost. ;) ) These days, I have to agree. However, I'm not able to remedy that just now, since I have some other things (Real Life, for example) looming on my plate... Er, horizon. I could vote for some others, but (mock heavy sigh) they're not available just yet. :eek: :rolleyes: Hey, I just got this catalog to order parts to build something called an Interociter... :chuckle: |
My favorite ---- the retro-repo of the Centuri Javelin, which was my first model rocket.
Wayne --- SAM# 19 |
Orion.
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Aerobee-Hi with a mini-engine mount
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Mars Lander and Saturn 1B tied for first.
SLS Hustler and SLS Aero Dart tied for third. |
Probably the Space Shuttle. It is an enjoyable build and the three elements all come down at about the same rate...
http://www.semroc.com/Store/scripts...s.asp?SKU=KV-38 If you twisted my arm further, I would probably admit to a love/hate relationship with the Taurus http://www.semroc.com/Store/scripts...s.asp?SKU=KV-42 |
I was just reading the 1976 Centuri catalog page of the Space Shuttle. So, Semroc's kit still has is as it was back then with the 3 separate elements to chase? I HAVE to have one now!
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All their stuff is great but I'd pick the Saturn 1B as my favorite.
Mario |
Of the kits I've built, I most enjoyed building and flying the Hydra VII the most.
It's too bad that one ended up as a lawn dart :( I'll have to save up and build another one eventually. |
I have a few Semroc kits, my favorites so far are the Defender and the SLS brighton. I would like to see an SLS Defender :D
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My first impulse was to answer, "Yes", about my favorite kit. Placed my first order (since 1970) in 11/2003 and can remember the grin on my face as I built the SEMROC Swift. Just a fun build. I do really like the SLS Hustler. Always wanted one back in the Centuri days.
I guess my fave is whichever one I am working on. Or flying. Great kits, Super people! SLS Defender......... Chas |
Having a pedestrian, 3FNC/4FNC taste in model rockets (*someone* has to), mine are the Semroc Swift and the XK-23.
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Yepper. And if there is no wind, possibly three different directions! |
Thanks! I can't wait. I ordered mine today (and a Texas Firefly---by accident :rolleyes: ).
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I do have a dumb question though: what does SLS mean?
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I have no doubt that Carl will beat me to it, SLS is Semroc Large Scale which is in turn based on the Centuri series.
So what would you say to a RTB Orion?!? |
Triple tie for first....
Saturn 1B Mars Lander Orion Got several tied for second also. ;) |
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+1 for Mars Lander
April Dancer--sexiest redhead on the market Trident--just finished building mine |
Top two (Can't decide on just one, sorry) -
SLS Hustler SLS ARCAS I have multiple flights on both of these. They are awesome! There are nine runner ups, and all the SEMROC kit names start with 'SLS' :) . |
Gotta go with the SLS 'Hustler' kit.
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Right now for me, 98 of their kits are tied for first place. From time to time I have to make room at the top for new additions...
Seriously, answering this question is hard! So is identifying my second-favorite Semroc kit. |
So far, my Hydra 7 is my favorite, but I still have so many unbuilt Semroc kits to get to... :D
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Space Shuttle
Mars Lander Saturn 1B |
Like most people, I can't pick just one favorite.
But, two kits that I love are the Golden Scout and the Saturn 1B (mine has a pretty cool signature on it). I also love the Mark II, the Sky Hook, and the V2 xKit. Carol SAM # 152 |
My favorite is the SLS Explorer, to date. I finished it well and it has always flown great. I like all of the SLS series and hope that more will be added.
Malcolm Smith L2 Sam #0009 |
Scrambler, launching eggs is just cool man! :chuckle:
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Hydra VII, hands down. Original McLawhorn design, a nicely challenging build, and great fun to fly on 7 motors!
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I'm pretty sure it will be the Lil' Centauri, as soon as I finish building mine. It's just really pretty.
My favorite rocket built with Semroc parts? Probably my Stellar Hercules. I can't wait to see it fly. But since it's not an actual kit, it sadly doesn't belong here. |
Saturn 1B.
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Saturn 1B.
Iris, SLS ARCAS, SAM-3. Hydra VII, Defender. SLS Laser-X, SLS Hustler, SLS Aero Dart Mars Lander, Orbital Transport, Space Shuttle. SST Shuttle-1 xKit. (yeah!) Oso, Penetrator xKit. And so on. You see the problem here? I'm being perfectly honest here; it's a question that I find almost impossible to answer. |
I have to go with the SLS Hustler. That is one great rocket that will take a variety of motors from an E to a G (and probably a baby H, too).
Buzz McD. "the 'other' Buzz" |
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Gotta agree. I saw this thread when it started and realized that it was something I needed to mull over before answering. No amount of mulling made the issue any clearer than mud. I'm partial to a couple of birds, but picking one is torture. I did catch a sniff of something in the pipeline that could blow the doors off of this whole discussion, but that remains to be seen. :rolleyes: |
SLS Laser-X. I lug this one to every launch. I don't always put it up, but I like it there just in case I get the urge. I just finished my SLS Hustler and am quite fond of it as well.
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I'd have to go with the Mars Lander, since I never built an Estes one as a kid, and I have one under construction now. I also have a bunch of others that I could not resist ordering, but sadly, may stay bagged for awhile due to a serious lack of time. SST Shuttle-1, Laser-X (small, need to order the SLS), Saturn-1B, Orion, Cherokee-C, Mini-Omega, etc. etc.) :)
Met Carl and crew at NARAM last year in Colorado, and it just renewed my interest in buying more and more Semroc kits. Super nice folks, and really great products. |
Lil Hustler - perfect size, cleanest build ever
Taurus - Classic Squire - have built more of these than any other production kit, sweet simplicity and multiple configurations. A designers delight. Hon Mentions SST, Space Shuttle and IRIS |
Best Semroc kit?
SLS Aero-Dart - great, straight flights on an E9-6. It's also rugged. If part of it breaks, e-mail Semroc for the replacement part numbers, order them, and you're back in business!
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