Semroc Laser-X

#KV-33


SPECS:
          Diameter:  1.34"
          Length:    21.5"
          Fin span:   7.0"
          Weight:   1.8 oz.
          Recovery: 12" Parachute
          Recommended Engines: A8-3, B6-4, C6-5


FEATURES:
          Skill level 1 model
          Flies to 750 feet
          Laser-cut balsa fins
          Precesion turned balsa nose cone
          Water-slide decals
          Ordered from Semroc.com


MODIFICATION:
          400# Kevlar - I do not want to ever re-do this thread!
Build Photos      Launches (updated 10/2013)
 
 
1972 Centuri Catalog Page:
Laser-X from Semroc

 

PHOTOS


 
Contents:

 

 
Upper coupler w Kevlar thread:
   
 
Motor tube mounted:

 
Lower fins ready to glue on:

 
Upper tube glued on. I wanted heavier Kevlar so this point should never fail after repeated launches :-D

 
Adapter glued on:

 
Isn't this how everyone glues fins on!? LOL (Someone show me a simple jig to do this please)

 
Coolant fins almost on:

 
Ready for upper fins: (Reflection from CD-ROM)

 
1.5 ounces before paint (with primer):

 
Coolant fins are lookin' cool!:

 
Painted - Rustoleum; Apple Red #1966, Gloss White #249090, Gloss Black

 
Decals all on:

 
Finshed! - 2 (thick) coats of Minwax Polycrylic gloss - 2.1 ounces (62 g) - no engine or parachute - 6/25/2012

 
 
 

LAUNCHES


 
Oct 18, 2013
C6-5 Engine! - Maiden flight!
5 MPH winds
Bus Park (Farmington)
 

 
What a beautiful flight!
 

 

 

 

 
Updated Oct 20, 2013
 
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