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Mike Howie

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This sequence of the Vector Goon speaks for itself.:y::shock:

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This is one rocket you make a search for and may come up with one or two results... not many do have or care about this rocket.

I got this Vector V from Scott, aka rokitflite. Wanted one for a while but never seen one on Ebay and never knew you can make one out of the Estes Viking...

Well, being a Centuri buff, I was really happy to get my hands on an original Vector V... completing my Alpha Centuri Series of rockets: Taurus, Vulcan, and now a Vector V!!! :grin: Thanks Scott!!!

Kept the colors Scott had originally painted it as I liked it better than the few I have seen or the ones suggested in the instruction. Looking that this color scheme was not sugested in the original instructions, I am calling it "The Royal Guards" color scheme. Krylon Original colors: Blue, Red, Satin Black; and Valspar Brushed Nickel. Decals from Excelsior, pre-Sandman, plus some of my own. Two coats of Future and a light buff with 3m polishing compound (do not know the real name...) for a smooooth and shiiineeee finish. Pictures do not do justice to the finish.

One thing I noted at the "business end" of the rocket was that Scott had added some art work at the bottom of the centering ring, plus added three fins to the motor mount. I thought it looked cool and original so I kept it.

Enjoy.

- RR

EDIT: Forgot to mention that it did not come with the central fins so I had to replace. I use one of those wood coffee mixing sticks...


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Welcome to the Centuri - Vector V (KB-2 or #5032) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Centuri - Vector V (KB-2 or #5032) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Centuri: Vector V: KB-2 or #5032
Semroc: Vector-V: KV-44



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

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Centuri Vector V (KB-2 or #5032) Basic Information.

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Centuri Engineering

Vector-V, Vector V

KB-2 or #5032

Introduced: 1972
Final Year: 1981
Designer:

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 12.5"
Diameter: 1.34"
Span:
Weight: 0.9 oz

Mfg. Description: Over 12 ways to go! Here's one you customize to one of over a dozen configuration. And it goes together fast too, with pre-cut fibre fins, plastic nose cone, a large decal sheet of exotic markings & super detailing and finishing ideas. Recover by parachute for a fast turnaround with Centuri's Quick Change Engine Lock. Get started in the Design-Your-Own game today with Vector-V. (Centuri 1975 Catalog)

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Centuri 1972 Catalog
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Centuri 1975 Catalog
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Centuri 1979 Catalog

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Centuri 1980 Catalog

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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.
 
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Semroc Vector-V (KV-44) Basic Information.

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Vector-V

KV-44

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 12.6" (32.0 cm)
Diameter: 1.34" (3.4 cm)
Span: 3.3" (8.4 cm)
Weight: 0.9 oz (25.5 g)

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

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Semroc 2011 Web Ad

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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.
 
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Mega Goon Vector G, an upscale of the previously posted Vector G. After I finished, I was concerned that the stubby fin profile I'd chosen would be too stubby to allow for a stable flight, so I added a little noseweight.:wink:

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