Semroc - Golden Scout Kit

CP Method: Rocksim
CP Position From Front: 4.37 inches
Decals: Waterslide
Designer: Vern Estes
Diameter: 0.77 inches
Fin Material: Balsa
Fin Span: 2.70 inches
Length: 7.10 inches
Manufacturer: Semroc
Model: KV-4
Motor Size: 18 millimeters
Nose Cone Material: Balsa
Power: Low-Power
Product Type: Kit
Recommended Motors: 1/2A6-2, A8-5, B6-6
Recovery: Featherweight/Tumble
Skill Level: 1
Status: In-Production
Style: Sport
Tags: Family:Estes:Scout
Weight: 0.28 ounces

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Reviews
  • Semroc Golden Scout By Dick Stafford (June 2, 2008)

    Brief: While buying some parts and supplies, I decided to go ahead and grab a Golden Scout to commemorate the Vern and Gleda's 50 years of contributions to this educational and fun hobby. Without their efforts, sport rocketry might not even exist today. There are already several good reviews here on EMRR, so I'll assume you've read them. There's no reason to repeat everything. ...

  • Semroc Golden Scout By Mike McFadden (June 1, 2008)

    ( Contributed - by Mike McFadden - 06/01/08) Brief: This is Semroc's commemorative release for the 50 years of contributions to rocketry from Vernon and Gleda Estes, the founders of Estes model rockets. This was one of the first kits released by Estes. It is a unique design as it tumbles back to earth after flight. Each kit is assigned a unique number and can be registered at ...

  • Semroc Golden Scout By Frank Casey (March 29, 2008)

    ( Contributed - by Frank Casey - 03/29/08) Brief: This is a reproduction of the original Scout introduced by Vern Estes back in the 1960s. Back in the day, it sold for a mere 70 cents and introduced millions of people to model rocketry. Construction: Parts list: 1 balsa nose cone (BNC-30DE) 1 body tube (BT-30AP) 1 laser-cut fin set 1 engine catch hook ...

  • Semroc Golden Scout By Chan Stevens (March 6, 2008)

    Brief: The original Scout was designed by Vern Estes, and was awarded a patent in 1960 for achieving tumble recovery via a shifting CG. The motor slides back via the ejection charge. This became catalog # K-1 and is among the most beloved nostalgic designs. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Model Rocketry, the "rocket doctor" Ken Montanye teamed up with Vern ...

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