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If there's a thread for the Centuri Bandito, I can't find it. So here we go.

This one is a semi-clone made with Estes-sized parts. And no, it doesn't look quite right. One of these days I'm going to have to build another with parts from Semroc.

I have a page on this build, including a PDF for the fins, here: https://rocketry.gonnerman.org/bandito.html

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This was the last rocket I started but never finished as a kid. It was put together but needed paint. Then Deidre B. did something new in the way she wore a sweater and I didn't do any more rockets until the early 90s.

I always regretted not finishing this one. For some reason, I really liked it.
 
Welcome to the Centuri Bandito (KA-7 or #5007) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Centuri Bandito (KA-7 or #5007) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Centuri: Bandito: KA-7 or #5007
New Century: Centuri Bandito Clone:



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



 
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Centuri Bandito (KA-7 or #5007) Basic Information.

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Centuri Engineering

MODEL NAME: Bandito Also known as:

NUMBER: KA-7 or #5007

Introduced: 1972
Final Year: 1981
Designer:

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Streamer
Stages: 1
Length: 15.5"
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: See it go... "Bandito"

The Streamlined Hot One!

A long, sleek dragster of the skies for fast getaways! The BANDITO features unique die-cut fibre-fins, folded to create strong, formed aerodynamic wedge-shapes. This fast, high-altitude sport rocket returns to earth by colorful drogue streamer, to assure safe recovery. With "quick-change" engine lock, custom decal, shiny chrome trim and no sanding sealing required, the BANDITO adds up to a hot little package of fun! (Centuri 1972 Catalog)


Advertising Liveries

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1972 Catalog


Face Card(s)



Instruction Header(s)

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First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also:
TRF Build Threads

TRF Applicable Threads

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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New Century Centuri Bandito Clone Basic Information.

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New Century Rocketry

MODEL NAME: Centuri Bandito Clone Also known as:

NUMBER:

Introduced: 2006
Final Year:
Designer: Chris Gonnerman

Type: Sport, Clone
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Steamer
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: Anyone wishing to build a clone of the classic Centuri Bandito (as I do) will need a fin pattern; since that rocket had paper fins, I created a handy PDF file suitable for printing on cardstock for just this purpose. Click here to download it.

The original Bandito consisted of a 3" long plastic nosecone (not counting the shoulder), an ST-73 for the engine tube (3" long #7 body tube, equivalent to Estes BT-20 tubing), an ST-79 (9" long #7 body tube) connected to it by a coupler that doubled as the thrust ring, and a relatively thick fiber lock ring to hold the engine hook in place. I think I will start with a BT-20 Estes kit like the Star Dart, which would get me some of the BT-20 needed; the retaining ring for the engine hook is mylar in those models, but I think I'll use it instead of buying an engine mount just to steal the ring. (New Century 2006 Blog Post)


Advertising Liveries

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2007 Blog Post


Face Card(s)



Instruction Header(s)

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First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also:
TRF Build Threads

TRF Applicable Threads

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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I have the decals all drawn and ready to print. I'll try to get the decals up on my web site tomorrow.

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Lots of interest in this one lately.
I've just released a BT-5 carded downscale of the BANDITO!

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That JPEG above is not full size - don't try and build it from that file.

No color painting, except for the nose cone. Print, glue and fly!
A glue stick works best to attach the body tube wrap.
The 110 lb. card stock fins are plenty strong when glued and clear coated.
Flys great with 1/2A3-4t and A3-4t engines.

Email and request the FREE Bandito PDF at:
[email protected]
 
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Hey, nice! Glad to see my retouched fin layout getting used. 110# paper worked pretty well for me, actually.
 
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