Semroc - Hydra VII (KB-7) Gallery

My most recent Hydra upscale is a 4.6 upscale seen here with my prior two projects. See it on the pad at Thunderstruck 4 on 5 April 2013.

Here's the gallery shot of my just-completed Semroc Hydra One, built from a current production kit.

Oh, boy.... gotta get one of them. :cyclops:

I saw the Hydra I thread, but not a Hydra VII thread. Here are pics of my Hydra VII when it was in flying condition.

Nice looking rocket. I am in the middle of building this one myself and I have a couple questions:

1. How did you paint it? The instructions seem to tell you to paint after it is all built but given the scheme it seems that would be difficult at best.

2. What motors did you use? Are the outer motors plugged?

Thanks

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Welcome to the Semroc Hydra VII (KB-7) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Semroc Hydra VII (KB-7) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Semroc: Hydra One: KA-18
Semroc: Hydra VII: KB-7
Semroc: Hydra VII: KV-29



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

Semroc Hydra VII (KB-7) Basic Information.

Semroc Astronautics

MODEL NAME: Hydra VII Also known as:

NUMBER: KB-7

Introduced: 1969
Final Year: 1971
Designer: Carl McLawhorn

Type: Exotic, Cluster, Payload
Motor Mount: 7x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: Great bird for advanced payloads. May be flown using 3 to 7 engines, with a maximum payload of up to 3 newtons. Recommended for the advanced modeler only. Engines not included. (Semroc 1970 Catalog)



1970 Catalog










First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also: LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page


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

Semroc Hydra VII (KV-29) Basic Information.

Semroc Astronautics

MODEL NAME: Hydra VII Also known as:

NUMBER: KV-29

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer: Carl McLawhorn

Type: Exotic, Cluster, Payload, Reissue
Motor Mount: 7x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 30.5" (77.4 cm)
Diameter: 1.64" (4.2 cm)
Span: 6.9" (17.6 cm)
Weight: 5.2 oz (147.6 g)

Mfg. Description: 1969 Retro Repro (Semroc 2012 Web Ad)



2012 Web Ad










First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also: LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page


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

Semroc Hydra One (KA-18) Basic Information.

Semroc Astronautics

MODEL NAME: Hydra One Also known as:

NUMBER: KA-18

Introduced: 2009
Final Year:
Designer: Carl McLawhorn

Type: Exotic, Downscale, Payload
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 22.1" (56.1 cm)
Diameter: 1.17" (3.0 cm)
Span: 4.9" (12.5 cm)
Weight: 1.9 oz (53.9 g)

Mfg. Description:



2012 Web Ad










First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also: LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page


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

Here's mine, great kit!

Here's my Hydra VII family. A stock Semroc kit, next to a 1.55x upscale, which flies on 7x24mm.