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If you want to see some video Randy has a built Semroc Pro Cherokee on hand at the Manufacturer’s Forum during NARAM - posted on the NAR Youtube channel.

Considering more than half the SEMROC line has been out of stock for several months now, if you're interested in this kit you'd better grab it. It could be months before its restocked! Not sure what is up with the SEMROC lines. Still suffering from supply chain issues due to COVID? I'm just speculating.

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Andrew A
NAR 33674
SAM 0139

Balsa for nose cones is a problem. Randy said so in the manufacturers forum at NARAM 62, available on YouTube.

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Rick Randol
NAR #28062, ROCI Section #625
http://www.newwayspacemodels.com
http://www.indyrockets.org
NewWay Space Models-We Cornered Model Rocketry

During the YouTube video Randy stated that due to availability and increasing cost issues getting balsa that he is currently installing an SLA 3D printer to make nose cones, transitions/adapters and tail cones for the Semroc kits in order to get them back into production.

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Bob
S.A.M. # 0014

I noticed in addition to most of the Semroc kits being out of stock, the prices have went up quite a bit also.

This Pro Cherokee would be more than $100 shipped for a basic BT-80 sized rocket...cool kit, but at that price I'll pass...I mean it's more than an Estes Saturn V for cryin' out loud....

The Astron Omega is now $50 for just a basic 2-stage BT-60 kit ? C'monn Noww...

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When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!!

Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't !
Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY.
ALL systems are GO for MAYHEM, CHAOS, TURMOIL, FIASCOS, and HAVOC !

There are several eRockets/Semroc kits that are no longer on my list, due to high prices.

The USS America (BT60) is now $69.99 (and not in stock) and the UFO Invader (BT55) is $59.99 ( in stock). I am not sure if they have been priced like this for awhile, but that’s a lot of money for a model rocket, even a “Super Kit” model rocket. At this point I’d scratch-build my own, maybe even upscale them. I have the decal files for the Centuri originals.

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Lee Reep
NAR 55948

Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold!
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp

Yeah, I was flying these long before Semroc introduced them. Neither is a tough build. The ESS Raven and SSV Scorpion are going to be tough once I decide to start hacking away at them, but I do have the parts gathered. At this point the USS America is finished, but toasty inside from a C11 CATO. The UFO Invader just needs the vanes around the motor mount, a coat of gloss black, then final silver.

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Bill Eichelberger
NAR 79563

http://wallyum.blogspot.com/

I miss being SAM 0058

Build floor: Centuri Mini Dactyl Estes - Low Boom SST Semroc - Marauder, Shrike, SST Shuttle

In paint: Canaroc Starfighter Scorpion Estes F-22 Air Superiority Fighter, Multi-Roc, Solar Sailer II, Xarconian Cruiser Semroc Cyber III

Ready to fly: Estes - Solar Sailer II Semroc - Earmark, Groonie Der V 1/2

I was looking at the specs and I assume that it is standard BT80 / T80 2.60x2.558 airframe tubing and not BT80H / T80H 2.64x2.558 heavy wall tubing.
A “Pro” series Semroc kit at this price level should have the heavy wall tubing like the old SLS series kits … same as the SLS Brighton.

I hope this 2.60” diameter is a misprint. Not knocking the Pro Cherokee but for the suggested motors I would prefer the heavy walled tubing for durability.

If anyone that has purchased this kit can confirm that it’s BT80H and not standard BT80 I will certainly buy one from Semroc to build and fly … 🚀

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Steve Naquin
TRA# 677 L2
NAR# 85518 L2
SAM# 0052

🚀 In Construction: Der Blue Maxx/Minie-Magg 5.5” & Vander-Burn MDRM Clone w/Stickershock23 Custom Decals
🚀 In Paint & Detail: USR Banshee
🚀 In Build Queue: Estes Doorknob w/Vander-Burn Rocketry Upgrade Kit [Sport Decor], Semroc Centurion-F, Semroc Egg Crate
🚀 In Repair: SLS Lil’ Hustler, SLS Aero-Dart 1969 Trim
🚀 Stay Tuned For Fall 2021 Launch Dates

Thanks for confirming with Randy … as soon as these are restocked I’m getting one!
I noticed the diameter is also updated on the site

Looking forward to this. I have purchased at least two (sometimes three) of every SLS / Pro series kit Semroc has released except for the SLS Brighton and the SLS Laser-X. I am looking forward to this and will support Randy on future Pro releases.

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Steve Naquin
TRA# 677 L2
NAR# 85518 L2
SAM# 0052

🚀 In Construction: Der Blue Maxx/Minie-Magg 5.5” & Vander-Burn MDRM Clone w/Stickershock23 Custom Decals
🚀 In Paint & Detail: USR Banshee
🚀 In Build Queue: Estes Doorknob w/Vander-Burn Rocketry Upgrade Kit [Sport Decor], Semroc Centurion-F, Semroc Egg Crate
🚀 In Repair: SLS Lil’ Hustler, SLS Aero-Dart 1969 Trim
🚀 Stay Tuned For Fall 2021 Launch Dates