Semroc Scissor-Wing Transport

[user 35280]

I noticed today, January 13, 2022, that eRockets has the instruction sheet, decals, etc. listed in the “New” section of their website. I’m hoping that means a retro-reproduction will be released soon.
https://www.erockets.biz/semroc-ins...ons-sem-ikv-98/

 

[Initiator001]

I hope that was just a placeholder image.

The SWT was released in 1974 not 1968.

 

[user 35280]

The SWT was released in 1974 not 1968.

I believe they were thinking about the Orbital Transport (K-42). I hope they fix the error to the correct year of release.

 

[WillMarchant]

The kit page is up at https://www.erockets.biz/semroc-flying-model-rocket-kit-scissor-wing-transport-sem-kv-98/ but is still showing out of stock…

 

[WillMarchant]

The kit page is up at https://www.erockets.biz/semroc-flying-model-rocket-kit-scissor-wing-transport-sem-kv-98/ but is still showing out of stock…

It’s all been taken down now…

 

[GlenP]

you could scratch build a MMX version, or up-scale this MMX plan up to 13mm, 18mm, or 24mm power if you wanted.
from this thread: https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/mccoys-micro-wonderworks.170313/#post-2227258

There's rumored to be a bunch of John's stuff in https://narhams.org/zog43.html

from the index I found the particular issue with that MMX plan in it:
https://narhams.org/zog-43/v26/zog43_v26n12_200412.pdf
low-res screen grab of PDF page:

 

[user 35280]

I hope that was just a placeholder image.

The SWT was released in 1974 not 1968.

eRockets has corrected the instructions to the correct year of release.
https://www.erockets.biz/semroc-ins...ur-color-illustrated-instructions-sem-ikv-98/

 

[Mugs914]

I need to build another one of these.

I built one when it first came out in '74 (age ten) and it was the most spectacular rocket I had ever seen. Quick boost, then at ejection, two tight loops before settling into a beautiful, circling glide. Awesome...

My brother and I still talk about it!

 

[user 35280]

Scissor-Wing Transport, Kit # KV-98 now showing at eRockets.
https://www.erockets.biz/semroc-flying-model-rocket-kit-scissor-wing-transport-sem-kv-98/

 

[user 35280]

Semroc Scissor-Wing Transport instructions now in stock at eRockets.

 

[dvdsnyd]

Really?
Did I miss it? Already out of stock.

 

[user 35280]

The instructions are available,
https://www.erockets.biz/semroc-ins...ur-color-illustrated-instructions-sem-ikv-98/
I hope the kit will be available soon.

 

[dvdsnyd]

Haha, I should try reading for comprehension...missed "instructions" as the keyword in your post.
The laser cut parts, decals are shown as well - still out of stock though.
Got to be close

 

[user 35280]

Haha, I should try reading for comprehension...missed "instructions" as the keyword in your post.
The laser cut parts, decals are shown as well - still out of stock though.
Got to be close

My original post left out the instructions , you probably saw that before I edited it. I’ve been looking forward to this Semroc kit since I saw a launch and glide recovery video of it in 2020/2021.

 

[dvdsnyd]

My original post left out the instructions , you probably saw that before I edited it.

Hehe, I may have. Been bugging Randy about this kit for almost a year now. I'm a little excited.

 

[Saluki]

Here's a PDF of the instructions.
scissor-wing-transport-thumb-pdf-1-0-meg (keepandshare.com)

 

[dpower]

Interesting, the pivot assembly is mostly wood! The design seems to address the weak point of both the original Estes kit with a wood pivot, and the Estes re-release that used a plastic pivot, both of which would often break on landing.

Though I still fly the Estes Re-Release, this is definitely on my wish list.

 

[WillMarchant]

Only 11 left in stock…

 

[user 35280]

Get it while you can!
https://www.erockets.biz/semroc-flying-model-rocket-kit-scissor-wing-transport-sem-kv-98/

 

[dpower]

Current Stock: 7

 

[dvdsnyd]

eek, 4

 

[user 35280]

I hope eRockets has more product to make up some more of the kits.

 

[user 35280]

eRockets has restocked the Semroc Scissor-Wing Transport and they currently have (8) available.

 

[Oldschool77]

I have one from the 70's, gotta replace the body tube...again. This time w/a bt50h and rebalance. Have also rebuilt the pop-pod. Buried in the repair pile.

 

[user 35280]

I have one from the 70's, gotta replace the body tube...again. This time w/a bt50h and rebalance. Have also rebuilt the pop-pod. Buried in the repair pile.

Semroc/eRockets Kit is the heavy walled ST-9 BT I believe.

 

[Alan15578]

I have one from the 70's, gotta replace the body tube...again. This time w/a bt50h and rebalance. Have also rebuilt the pop-pod. Buried in the repair pile.

Mine is all original and flyable except the elastic is caput.

 

[CalebJ]

That was quick! I was considering it last night but they're gone. I'll have to get started on the Estes kit in my pile soon to try it out.

 

[Grant_Edwards]

That was quick! I was considering it last night but they're gone.

That's a relief.

It's awfully hard to resist ordering those semroc "retro-repros" of the rockets you wanted as a kid, but couldn't afford.

And to make the shipping less painful, you've always got to add more stuff onto the order.

I'm starting to understand how people end up with dozens of un-built kits that they eventually give up on and have to sell.

 

[Rktman]

eRockets has restocked the Semroc Scissor-Wing Transport and they currently have (8) available.

Wish I'd seen this post sooner. eRockets has already sold out their SWT kit.

 

[user 35280]

Again, hopefully they have enough product to make up some more of the kits.