Semroc Flying Model Rocket Kit Scissor Wing Transport™ SEM KV-98
Assembly Required Skill Level 3 Advanced
1974 Retro Reproduction
Amazing Glider
Precision Turned Balsa Nose Cone
Laser Cut Balsa and Basswood Fins
Colorful Waterslide Decals
Heavy Duty Body Tubes
Pod is Streamer Recovery, Glider is Glide Recovery
Body Diameter 0.998"
Length 23.5"
Wing Span 15.9"
Net Weight 1.9oz
Made in the USA
Engines Approx. Altitude
B4-2
B6-2
C6-3
D16-4
About Scissor Wing Transport
The Estes Scissor Wing Transport was first introduced in the 1974 catalog. It remained in the catalog until 1985. In 2005 it re-appeared again and stayed until 2008. It featured an internal pop pod that was ejected at engine burn out which released the wing to transition from boost to glide configuration. The Scissor Wing Transport was released as 1265 and had an introductory price of $5.50. It was originally designed by Bill Simon, Ed Brown and Wayne Kellner.
The Semroc Reproduction Scissor Wing Transport™ is very close to the original with some modern changes. The original balsa nose cone is kept. All fins are precision laser-cut balsa with slots located to allow parts to come together perfectly straight and in the proper location. The Wing pivot has been re-engineered and is being made from Basswood so as to be more rugged than it’s Plastic predecessor. We have also upgraded to beefier body tubes. A special thanks to Jay Berry and Phil Queen for the awesome re-engineering.
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
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Great product and service
Great product and service. Rocket .
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Scissor Wing Transport
I have not finished building yet but everything has gone well to this point.
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Scissor Wing
Great kit nice quality fun build
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Scissor wing transport
This kit is generally of the high quality that I have come to expect from Semroc; especially the quality of the materials. I found the jigs helpful to maintain some of alignment. I did have a couple of issues. Step 1 -If the intention is for the thrust block to be even with the BT, then the spacing of the thrust block should be 3/8", not 1/2" as instructed. Step 16 - The tabs on the jig folded down, not up, as in the picture. To get them to fold up, the jig would have to have been turned over during the laser cutting process and these lines would be cut on the opposite side of all the other lines on the jig. The picture of the jig is different in steps 16 and 17. Step 21 - the instructions state "...so that these parts do not stand too proud". I suggest revising this to say "these parts should be approximately 1/16" above the main wing pivot. Step 24 - Both parts with the hole in the middle broke immediately upon separation from the balsa sheet. I suspect that the laser cutter was for the scribed lines was set on "cut". Alignment on this model is critical, the marking template appears to be slightly inaccurate. Wrap-around templates are probably very hard to get exactly right due to reproduction errors (making copies). Because of this, the wing did not swing out exactly perpendicular to the BT. I found it extremely challenging to shim the slots in the pivot plate to get proper alignment. Some of these issues can be found in the Rocketry Forum. The build is complete. I have not trimmed the glider nor launched it yet. I hope that this review will help improve the model to make constuction easier. It is not an easy build.
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Nice item
Proper price, best quality
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A perfect kit
This kit seemed difficult at first reading through the instructions, but once I started plugging away, it went together quite quickly and all the laser cut pieces fit like a glove. I am impressed with the tube quality and the parts are top notch. I cannot wait to get the paint and decals on this baby and make it to the club field. I'm seriously considering making another one soon. I haven't enjoyed making a kit in awhile and this kit and instructions made my experience easy and relaxing.
