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    Centuri - Laser-X (KC-50 or #5110) Gallery

    Welcome to the Centuri - Laser-X (KC-50 or #5110) Gallery on TRF.

    This gallery showcases the Centuri - Laser-X (KC-50 or #5110) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


    Centuri: Laser-X: KC-50 or #5110
    Centuri: Photon Probe: KD-16
    Estes: Plasma Probe: #3211
    Estes: Solar Probe: #2051
    McCoy's Micro Wonder Works: Laser-X: #248
    Semroc: Laser-X: KV-33
    Semroc: SLS Laser-X: KLV-33



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

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    Centuri Laser-X (KC-50 or #5110) Basic Information

    Centuri Laser-X (KC-50 or #5110) Basic Information.

    Centuri Engineering

    Laser-X, Laser-X Space Probe

    KC-50 or #5110

    Introduced: 1968
    Final Year: 1981
    Designer: Bill Blair

    Type: Exotic
    Motor Mount:
    Recovery: Parachute
    Stages: 1
    Length: 21.5"
    Diameter: 1.35"
    Span:
    Weight: 1.75 oz

    Mfg. Description: A great new kit by Centuri! One of our most popular "birds", the Laser-X looks and performs fantastically. It's futuristic design and large size give you exciting, realistic looking lift-offs, and after reaching peak altitude, a colorful big parachute blossoms out and returns LASER-X safely back to earth. New pre-cut balsa fins make assembly easy. (Centuri 1969 Catalog)

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    A real beauty! Laser-X will draw many favorable comments about appearance and performance. A fantastic hi-flyer! Its futuristic design and large size add to the air of excitement and zip. Pre-cut balsa fins and well written, complete instructions make building it a cinch. Big 3-color decals included. (Centuri 1970 Christmas Catalog)

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    A great new kit by Centuri! One of our most popular "birds", the LASER-X looks and performs fantastically. It's futuristic design and large size give you exciting, realistic looking lift-offs. Recovery is by large colorful parachute. Pre-cut balsa fins make this one a joy to assemble. (Centuri 1971 Catalog)

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    Centuri 1972 Catalog Centuri 1975 Catalog Centuri 1976 Catalog 1

    Centuri 1979 Catalog Centuri 1981 Catalog

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    McCoy's Micro Wonder Works (MMWW) Laser-X (#248) Basic Information

    McCoy's Micro Wonder Works (MMWW) Laser-X (#248) Basic Information.

    McCoy's Micro Wonder Works (MMWW)

    Laser-X

    #248

    Introduced: 2000
    Final Year:
    Designer: John McCoy

    Type: Exotic
    Motor Mount: 1x6mm
    Recovery: Streamer
    Stages: 1
    Length: 8.622"
    Diameter: 0,544"
    Span:
    Weight:

    Mfg. Description: DESC

    MMWW Plan



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    Estes Plasma Probe (#3211) Basic Information

    Estes Plasma Probe (#3211) Basic Information.

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    MODEL NAME: Plasma Probe Also known as:

    NUMBER: #3211

    Introduced: 2010
    Final Year:
    Designer:

    Type: Exotic
    Motor Mount: 1x18mm
    Recovery: Parachute
    Stages: 1
    Length: 18.5 in (47 cm)
    Diameter: 1.33 in. (34 mm)
    Span:
    Weight: 1.7 oz. (67 g)

    Mfg. Description:
    Standing about a foot and a half tall and reaching heights of 800 feet, the Plasma Probe needs to be the next rocket you add to your collection! (Estes 2012 Web Ad)


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    Semroc Laser-X (KV-33) Basic Information

    Semroc Laser-X (KV-33) Basic Information.

    Semroc Astronautics

    MODEL NAME: Laser-X Also known as: Laser-X Space Probe

    NUMBER: KV-33

    Introduced:
    Final Year:
    Designer: Bill Blair

    Type: Exotic, Clone
    Motor Mount: 1x18mm
    Recovery: Parachute
    Stages: 1
    Length: 21.5" (54.6 cm)
    Diameter: 1.34" (3.4 cm)
    Span: 7.0" (17.8 cm)
    Weight: 1.8 oz (51.1 g)

    Mfg. Description: 1968 Retro Repro (Semroc 2012 Web Ad)


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    Semroc SLS Laser-X (KLV-33) Basic Information

    Semroc SLS Laser-X (KLV-33) Basic Information.

    Semroc Astronautics

    MODEL NAME: SLS Laser-X Also known as:

    NUMBER: KLV-33

    Introduced: 2005
    Final Year:
    Designer:

    Type: Exotic, Upscale
    Motor Mount: 1x29mm
    Recovery: Parachute
    Stages: 1
    Length: 38.3" (97.3 cm)
    Diameter: 2.34" (5.9 cm)
    Span: 12.3" (31.2 cm)
    Weight: 7.9 oz (224.2 g)

    Mfg. Description:


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    Centuri Photon Probe (KD-16) Basic Information

    Centuri Photon Probe (KD-16) Basic Information.

    Centuri Engineering

    MODEL NAME: Photon Probe Also known as:

    NUMBER: KD-16

    Introduced:
    Final Year:
    Designer:

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

    Mfg. Description: DESC


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    Estes Solar Probe (#2051) Basic Information

    Estes Solar Probe (#2051) Basic Information.

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    MODEL NAME: Solar Probe Also known as:

    NUMBER: #2051

    Introduced: 1991
    Final Year: 1993
    Designer:

    Type: Exotic
    Motor Mount: 1x18mm
    Recovery: Parachute
    Stages: 1
    Length: 20.125"
    Diameter: 1.637"
    Span:
    Weight: 1.82 oz

    Mfg. Description: Concept model of a solar powered asteroid probe. The probe would be used to investigate the presence and quantity of minerals for possible mining. Altitudes of 650 ft (198m) are possible with a "C" engine. (Estes 1991 Catalog)


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    Centuri_ Laser-X

    Another of the 70's Classic Designs was the Centuri Laser-X.
    It's a really eye catching design the flys exceptionally well. Back in the day it was sort of the opposition model against Estes Mars Snooper. Didn't matter ya had to have both LOL!!!
    Over the years I've up and downscaled it a number of times. Smallest is a BT-20 bodied micro maxx powered, largest is a BT-101 3 D12 Clustered electronically Staged model along with a very strangely painted Single D12 upscale.
    My original 70's model was lost to a break-in but it's replacement is a kit purchased the same day It just took a bunch of years to get over the Horror of a couple hundred built models being destroyed by vandels to build the replacement.

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    the Micro Laser-X and a couple flight shots from along the way


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    Estes - Plasma Probe Gallery

    This was a fun build. A little more challenging than a level 1, because you have 3 pieces to make the main fins. I'm planning a 4x upscale.

    Sorry for the fuzzy photo. I took several, and this is the best one. A shutterbug, I am not.
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    Semroc Laser-X

    My Laser-X just finished from the Semroc kit (see also my build thread). Decor is a melange of the 1972 and 1975 catalog versions.

    Late edit to answer John's question: This is the standard size version.
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    Quote Originally Posted by caveduck View Post
    My Laser-X just finished from the Semroc kit (see also my build thread). Decor is a melange of the 1972 and 1975 catalog versions.
    Is this the Standard or SLS?
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    My SLS Laser X

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    Here another design.http://www.oldrocketplans.com/centur...6/cenKD-16.htm
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    Another Laser X spinoff the Solor Probe.http://www.spacemodeling.org/jimz/est2051.htm
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