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Welcome to the Centuri - Starfire (KC-12 or #5072) Gallery on TRF.
This gallery showcases the Centuri - Starfire (KC-12 or #5072) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:
Centuri: Starfire: KC-12 or #5072
Semroc: Starfire: KV-20
as well as any upscales, downscales, clones, kitbashes or other derivative works. Even Goonies qualify!
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Last edited by JAL3; 2nd November 2011 at 01:59 AM.
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NAR 87285, L1 8 March 2008
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Photos of the "Fleet": http://www.flickr.com/photos/23694991@N03/
I used to tell Mom, "...I want to fly rockets when I grow up!"
She said, "Make up your mind, you can't do both!"
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Centuri Starfire (KC-12 or #5072) Basic Information.
Centuri Engineering
Starfire
KC-12 or #5072
Introduced: 1967
Final Year: 1982
Designer: Lee Piester
Type: Sport/Competition
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 15.8"
Diameter: 0.907"
Span:
Weight: 0.90 oz
Mfg. Description: A real high performance flyer! The STARFIRE is an excellent model for both beginning and advanced rocketeer. It lifts off the launch pad and streaks hundreds of feet skyward. At the peak altitude, a colorful parachute blossoms out and the STARFIRE returns safely for many, many more flights. NOTE!! Both a standard 12" and a large 20" chute are included with this kit - - easily interchanged. Comes complete in kit form, less engines. (Centuri 1967 Catalog)
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1968 Catalog text identical to 1967 Catalog
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A real Award Winner at the FIRST INTERNATIONAL MODEL ROCKET CHAMPIONSHIP MEET held in Dubnika, Czechoslovakia, May 1966. Designed and flown by Centuri president, Leroy Piester in the parachute duration event using a large 20" chute.
A real high performance flyer! The STARFIRE is an excellent model for both beginning and advanced rocketeer. It lifts off the launch pad and streaks hundreds of feet skyward. At peak altitude, a colorful parachute blossoms out and the STARFIRE returns safely for many, many more flights. Use 12" chute for normal flying and 20" for long recovery durations. Easy-to-change chutes. Complete in kit form with decals, less enginges. (Centuri 1969 Catalog)
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An award winner at the First International Model Rocketry Meet held in Czechoslovakia in 1968, this real high performance flyer comes with 12" & 20" chutes. Easy-to-change chutes. In kit form with decals. A true champion! (Centuri 1970 Christmas Catalog)
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An Award Winner at the FIRST INTERNATIONAL MODEL ROCKET CHAMPIONSHIP MEET held in Dubnika, Czechoslovakia, May 1966. Designed and flown by Centuri's Leroy Piester in the parachute duration event using a 20" parachute.
Beautiful in appearance and high in performance, the STARFIRE is coveted by beginner and advanced rocketeer alike. A 12" parachute is included for normal recovery and a 20" bonus chute is enclosed for contest duration events. Chutes are easily interchanged. Laminar flow boat tail improves flight efficiency (Centuri 1971 Catalog)
Centuri 1967 Catalog
Centuri 1968 Catalog
Centuri 1969 Catalog
Centuri 1970 Christmas Catalog
Centuri 1971 Catalog
Centuri 1972 Catalog
Centuri 1979 Catalog
Centuri 1980 Catalog
Centuri 1981 Catalog
Centuri 1982 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.
Last edited by JAL3; 31st March 2013 at 05:15 AM.
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John A. Lee O.S.L.
Alamo Rocketeers NAR Section 661
NAR 87285, L1 8 March 2008
TRA 03040, L1 8 March 2008
Photos of the "Fleet": http://www.flickr.com/photos/23694991@N03/
I used to tell Mom, "...I want to fly rockets when I grow up!"
She said, "Make up your mind, you can't do both!"
Rocket Powered Preacher
Semroc Starfire (KV-20) Basic Information.
Semroc Astronautics
Starfire
KV-20
Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer: Lee Piester
Type: Sport, Competition
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 15.6" (39.6 cm)
Diameter: 0.908" (2.3 cm)
Span: 4.1" (10.5 cm)
Weight: 0.8 oz (22.7 g)
Mfg. Description: 1966 Retro Repro (Semroc 2011 Web Ad)
Semroc 2011 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.
Last edited by JAL3; 3rd January 2012 at 03:41 AM.
__________________
John A. Lee O.S.L.
Alamo Rocketeers NAR Section 661
NAR 87285, L1 8 March 2008
TRA 03040, L1 8 March 2008
Photos of the "Fleet": http://www.flickr.com/photos/23694991@N03/
I used to tell Mom, "...I want to fly rockets when I grow up!"
She said, "Make up your mind, you can't do both!"
Rocket Powered Preacher
My Starfire is a Semroc clone. I built it for an informal parachute duration contest held by my club. On its first flight, which was not part of the competition, it caught a thermal and I wondered if it would ever come down. I know I was going to win!
When the contest came, it was a completely different story. It came down like a rock. Actually, it was not too bad, it wasn't too good either.
I used a purple and black scheme along with the white and call mine the Grapefire.
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Last edited by JAL3; 1st November 2011 at 04:57 AM.
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John A. Lee O.S.L.
Alamo Rocketeers NAR Section 661
NAR 87285, L1 8 March 2008
TRA 03040, L1 8 March 2008
Photos of the "Fleet": http://www.flickr.com/photos/23694991@N03/
I used to tell Mom, "...I want to fly rockets when I grow up!"
She said, "Make up your mind, you can't do both!"
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Also the Semroc kit. I tried to duplicate the catalog scheme and used a boatload of masking tape!
Drew
Senior Member
That rocket is on my "acquire" list. Those thin pin stripes must of been a PITA. I like it lots. Good work. Classic rocket.
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John A. Lee O.S.L.
Alamo Rocketeers NAR Section 661
NAR 87285, L1 8 March 2008
TRA 03040, L1 8 March 2008
Photos of the "Fleet": http://www.flickr.com/photos/23694991@N03/
I used to tell Mom, "...I want to fly rockets when I grow up!"
She said, "Make up your mind, you can't do both!"
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