My son painted this rocket in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Scouting. A true crowd pleasure when he brought this out last summer during the packs summer time activity.
Thunder Strike
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My son painted this rocket in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Scouting. A true crowd pleasure when he brought this out last summer during the packs summer time activity.
Thunder Strike
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Since I really like simple, classic rockets the Semroc Thunder series is right up my alley. I just finished this ThunderBee, their 13mm, minimum diameter, rather long-ish rocket. The paints are Rustoleum white and key lime (from the 2x line). The green extends further up the tube than the cover art shows (due to an 'oops' when spraying the white), but I'm happy with the results.
I hope to fly this one soon.
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Last edited by JAL3; 3rd November 2011 at 05:43 PM.
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Good look'in rocket. Another one to put on the build list. Or maybe it's next tallest brother.
When Pigs Fly!
Here's mine, my second Thunderbee build.
I've flown mine plenty with a stash of old 1/2A3-5m MPC Minijets.
You'll be amazed at the performance on a A3-4t, it can reach 700'!
Be ready, the fins can crack at the root edge joint if it lands on a hard surface.
Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Old/New NAR # 19086 SR
www.oddlrockets.com
www.modelrocketbuilding.blogspot.com
http://www.nar.org/HowToBuildAModelRocket/index.html
Your results may vary
"Nose cones roll, be careful with that."
Look out - I'm the Meister Shyster!
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My Thunderbee
Daniel
Member
My Thunderchief
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Last edited by JAL3; 3rd November 2011 at 06:00 PM.
Daniel
Micro Craftman/ClusterNut
Don't have one of semrocs Clones but do have an original from the Old Centuri Thunderhawk Series. This was one of my son's favorite flying models. it still is a great crowd pleaser on B and C motors.
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Last edited by JAL3; 3rd November 2011 at 09:46 PM.
Keep em Flyin Micronzied
John
Mrcluster/Micromeister
Nar-15731
Co-moderator MicroMaxRockets yahoo group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MicroMaxRockets/
Space Plowboy
My clone has led a rough life. I built it using an Estes Mean Machine kit that I got with a 40% off coupon at Hobby Lobby. I made the decals myself with inkjet paper from Bel. Surprisingly great flier, but I set mine up for the Estes E9 and on one flight got an E9-1 when I was expecting an E9-4. Estes response at the time was to mail me a new coupler.(Glad there's a new regime at Estes.)
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Last edited by JAL3; 3rd November 2011 at 09:16 PM.
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Welcome to the Centuri - Thunder Roc (#5340) Gallery on TRF.
This gallery showcases the Centuri - Thunder Roc (#5340) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:
Centuri: Thunder Bird: #5339
Centuri: Thunder Hawk: #5338
Centuri: Thunder Roc: #5340
Semroc: ThunderBee: KA-1
Semroc: ThunderChief: KA-7
Semroc: ThunderStrike: KA-16
as well as any upscales, downscales, clones, kitbashes or other derivative works. Even Goonies qualify!
Last edited by JAL3; 24th October 2012 at 01:09 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!"
Senior Member
Just thought I would post a pic of my Thunder Family.
Thunder Roc, Thunder Bird, and Thunder Hawk.
The Thunder Bird is all original the other two are clones but with authentic recovery systems.
Post copied to gallery with permission
Last edited by JAL3; 30th March 2012 at 01:40 AM.
Mike J
Parachute Rigger
There is no such thing as a "parasheet".
Lifetime Member
My Semroc Thunder Bee
NAR 90998
SAM 0322
If you have given your best, then you have stopped trying.
http://daily-quip.com/
I like Fat-Bottomed Rockets
Temple of the Dog
Addicted, need help!
Thunder Chief - Great Flyer!
John Bergsmith
Tripoli# 13245, Level 2
NAR# 88075, Level 2
Rocketry of Central Carolina
Senior Member
Here is my Centuri Thunder Bird. Built it sometime in the 80s, so it's around 30 yrs old. Flew it only a handful of times back then. Ever since it has been on display in my home. Took these pics today of it, one with flash and one without. The white paint has yellowed a bit over the years but the pics don't really show it. Maybe I should fly it again.....
Last edited by JAL3; 24th October 2012 at 01:25 AM.
NAR 77xxx L2
I.T. Professional
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Centuri Thunder Bird (#5339) Basic Information.
Centuri Engineering
MODEL NAME: Thunder Bird Also known as:
NUMBER: #5339
Introduced: 1980
Final Year: 1983
Designer: Bill Stine
Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 41.75"
Diameter: 1.0"
Span:
Weight: 2.7 oz
Mfg. Description: BIG, EASY & IMPRESSIVE!
A great demo bird, the long, thin Thunder Bird is recovered by a large 20" parachute. Two piece body assembles quickly and easily. Add this big bird to your fleet today! (Centuri 1980 Catalog)
Advertising Liveries
1980 Catalog
Face Card(s)
Instruction Header(s)
First post in this thread featuring this rocket.
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EMRR
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Last edited by JAL3; 24th October 2012 at 01:27 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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Centuri Thunder Roc (#5340) Basic Information.
Thunder Roc, ThunderRoc, Thunderroc
#5340
Introduced: 1980
Final Year: 1983
Designer: Bill Stine
Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x24mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 61.5"
Diameter: 1.64"
Span:
Weight: 6.6 oz
Mfg. Description: Biggest kit in the Centuri line, Thunder Roc lumbers off the pad under Super-C power, Or, remove the convertible engine mount and fly it with a D engine. Two 16" parachutes bring the big bird back for another exciting flight. (Centuri 1980 Catalog)
Centuri 1980 Catalog
Centuri 1982 Catalog
Centuri 1983 Catalog
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If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.
Last edited by JAL3; 4th January 2012 at 04:35 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 ThunderStrike (KA-16) Basic Information.
Semroc Astronautics
ThunderStrike
KA-16
Introduced: 2009
Final Year:
Designer:
Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x24mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 50.7" (128.8 cm)
Diameter: 1.34" (3.4 cm)
Span: 8.9" (22.6 cm)
Weight: 3.4 oz (96.5 g)
Mfg. Description: DESC
Semroc 2011 Web Ad
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If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.
Last edited by JAL3; 4th January 2012 at 08:56 PM.
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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 ThunderBee (KA-1) Basic Information.
ThunderBee
KA-1
Introduced: 2004
Final Year:
Designer:
Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x13mm
Recovery: Streamer
Stages: 1
Length: 14.7" (37.5 cm)
Diameter: 0.543" (1.4 cm)
Span: 3.3" (8.5 cm)
Weight: 0.3 oz (8.5 g)
Mfg. Description: DESC
Semroc 2011 Web Ad
First post in this thread featuring this rocket.
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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; 4th January 2012 at 05:01 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 ThunderChief (KA-7) Basic Information.
ThunderChief
KA-7
Introduced: 2009
Final Year:
Designer:
Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 31.9" (81.0 cm)
Diameter: 0.908" (2.3 cm)
Span: 6.1" (22.6 cm)
Weight: 2.1 oz (59.6 g)
Mfg. Description: DESC
Semroc 2011 Web Ad
First post in this thread featuring this rocket.
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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; 4th January 2012 at 03:27 PM.
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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
Centuri Thunder Hawk (#5338) Basic Information.
Thunder Hawk, ThunderHawk, Thunderhawk
#5338
Introduced: 1980
Final Year: 1983
Designer: Bill Stine
Type: Sport
Motor Mount:
Recovery: Streamer
Stages: 1
Length: 21.5"
Diameter: 0.716"
Span:
Weight: 1 oz
Mfg. Description: A great performer, this sleek long Thunder Hawk is easy to build and impressive in the air with flights to 1,000 feet. Streamer recovery slows the model's descent to a gentle landing. The Thunder Hawk is ideal for beginners and a super quick kit for more advanced rocketeers. (Centuri 1980 Catalog)
Centuri 1980 Catalog
Centuri 1982 Catalog
Centuri 1983 Catalog
First post in this thread featuring this rocket.
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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; 4th January 2012 at 05:00 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!"
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