Centuri - Excalibur Gallery

[JAL3]

Welcome to the Centuri - Excalibur (KA-8 or #5008) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Centuri Excalibur (KA-8 or #5008) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:

Centuri: Excalibur: KA-8 or #5008
Semroc: Excalibur: KV-43



as well as any upscales, downscales, clones, kitbashes or other derivative works. Even Goonies qualify!

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[JAL3]

Centuri Excalibur (KA-8 or #5008) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/centuri_engineering.gif Centuri Engineering

Excalibur

KA-8 or #5008

Introduced: 1972
Final Year: 1980
Designer:

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: More than 2 feet long, the EXCALIBUR is in a class of its own with the dynamic lines of real research rockets. Rapid assembly techniques include molded body reducer, plastic nose cone, engine lock, die-cut smooth-faced fibre fins and a minimum of tools required. Detailed assembly instructions include painting tips and customizing option to form upper section payload capsule. The custom decal sheet and bright reflective chrome trim finish off this lean bird...long on looks and performance. (Centuri 1972 Catalog)

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/centuri-excalibur-1972%20cat%20livery.jpg Centuri 1972 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/centuri-excalibur-1979%20cat%20livery.jpg Centuri 1979 Catalog

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/centuri-excalibur-facecard.jpg



See Also: LINKS
EMRR (]First post in this thread featuring this rocket.[/url)
RocketReviews (http://www.rocketreviews.com/excalibur---centuri-5008-ka-8-1972-1980.html)
[url=]Mfg. Page


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

[JAL3]

Semroc Excalibur (KV-43) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/semroc.gif Semroc Astronautics

Excalibur

KV-43

Introduced: 2011
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 26.0" (66.1 cm)
Diameter: 0.908" (2.3 cm)
Span: 5.2" (13.2 cm)
Weight: 1.3 oz (36.9 g)

Mfg. Description: 1972 Retro Repro (Semroc 2011 Web Ad)

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/semroc-excalibur-2011%20web%20livery.jpg Semroc 2011 Web Ad

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/semroc-excalibur-facecard.jpg

First post in this thread featuring this rocket. (http://rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?p=242034#post242034)

See Also: LINKS

[url=http://www.rocketreviews.com/excalibur---semroc.html]RocketReviews (] EMRR [/url)
Mfg. Page (http://www.semroc.com/Store/scripts/RocketKits.asp?SKU=KV-43)


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

[foamy]

I'm surprised there wasn't already a thread for these classics. Built from the excellent Semroc kit. This model goes together very easily. The No.8 Booster is in the works (which would make it an Excalibur II according to the Centuri catalogs).
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee215/Savaje/Rockets/Excalibur1.png

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[JPVegh]

Wow!! That is really sharp! Good job man.