- Semroc - VF-261 {Kit} (KA-10) By Bill Eichelberger (May 5, 2009)
Brief:
Recognizable by almost everyone as either the spaceship from the sci-fi classic "Destination Moon" or as
the cover model from the 1961 Estes catalog, the Semroc VF-261 is both a quick and challenging build. It's quick
because it has relatively few parts but challenging because of a couple of non-traditional steps.
Construction:
The kit includes:
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- Semroc - VF-261 {Kit} (KA-10) By Chan Stevens (April 1, 2009)
This is a Semroc original design, although it is inspired by the 1961 Estes catalog #261 (the VF stands for Vern's Fanttsay), which in turn was inspired by the Luna 3 from "Destination Moon".
The futuristic model shares many parts with the V-2 and flies fine.
Parts are top quality:
Balsa nose cone, screw eye anchor
BT-55 body tube
Balsa boat tail
Laser-cut balsa fins (3)
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- Semroc - VF-261 {Kit} (KA-10) By Patrick Bissonnette (September 23, 2007)
Brief:
This is a cool retro style rocket that is sure to please everyone with its looks and flying.
Construction:
If you like quality balsa parts, this kit has it. Here is what the VF-261 comes with:
Balsa nose cone
BT-55 tube
Balsa tail cone
18mm motor tube
Laser cut fins
Engine block
Screw eye
Plywood block
4 launch lugs
Clay
Kevlar ...