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Semroc Flying Model Rocket Kit Orbital Transport™ KV-66

Semroc Flying Model Rocket Kit Orbital Transport™ KV-66

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$49.99
SKU:
SEM-KV-66
UPC:
UPC041250220664
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Skill Level:
2 Intermediate
Motor Mount Size:
18mm

Semroc Flying Model Rocket Kit Orbital Transport™ KV-66 Improved 2019

Skill Level 2 Intermediate

Classic 1968 Retro Reproduction

Precision-Turned Balsa Nose Cones

Laser Cut Balsa Parts notched for easy alignment

Heavy Duty Body Tubes

Colorful Water Slide Decals

Glider with Double Hook Attachment

Glider is Glide Recovery

Booster is 15" Parachute Recovery

Body Diameter 0.976"(2.5cm)  

Length 23.0"(58.4cm)  

Fin Span 8.1"(20.6cm)  

Net Weight 2.3oz(65.3g)  

Engines Approx. Altitude

B6-4     200’

C6-5     400’

C12-6   500'

D16-6   900'

Instructions

About the Orbital Transport

The Estes Orbital Transport was introduced in Catalog #683 in late 1968. It was designed by Wayne Kellner, one of the most prolific and innovative designers at Estes Industries. The Orbital Transport was based on an early NASA scramjet design for the Space Shuttle. It featured a parasite glider that deployed at ejection and parachute recovery for the booster. The Orbital Transport was released as Cat. No. K-42 and had an introductory price of $2.50.

The Semroc Reproduction Orbital Transport is very close to the original with some modern changes. The original balsa nose cones are kept. All fins are precision laser-cut balsa with slots located to allow parts to come together perfectly straight and in the proper location. A Kevlar shock cord mount is added for better retention. The original rubber shock cord is replaced with elastic. The 18” parachute is reduced to 15” for less drift. The Glider hooks are updated to include a double hook. The Body Tubes are beefed up for better finishing and durability. Assembly is easier as Construction Tools or Jigs are also included in the kit.

If this is not enough to get you excited consider switching up the colors. Semroc has a variety of different color decals to make your Transport look like your own fleet.

Thank you Phil Queen and Randy Boadway for collaborating on the improvements to make this updated kit happen. And a special thanks to Phil Queen for some of the best engineering done to date.

 

Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level

1 Beginner

2 Intermediate

3 Advanced

4 Expert

5 Master

If you are just starting in the hobby start at the beginner level and move up from there at your own pace.

What is needed to build and fly

All model rockets come in kit form that require assembly.  The materials are primarily cardboard tubes, balsa or plastic fins and nose cone.  Materials will vary by model and are typically specified in the description of each kit. 

Additional supplies will be necessary to build and finish your model rocket kit and may include:

Scissors, Hobby Knife

Ruler

Wood Glue, Model Cement or CA(Super Glue)

Sandpaper

Masking Tape

Finishing Supplies like:

Wood Filler

Sealer/Primer

Paint

Launching Equipment and Supplies like:

Recovery wadding

Launch Pad

Launch Controller

Power supply

Model Rocket Motors and Igniters

A safe place to fly using guidelines from the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code

 

Warranty for 1 year from manufacturer defects
  • 5
    An enjoyable 2nd build 40 years later

    Posted by Rich on 14th Sep 2018

    This kit was so much fun to build again, and it looks so good I probably will just keep it on display. Thanks for bringing it back!