Semroc - Ruskie

Semroc - Ruskie Kit

Semroc Ruskie By Chan Stevens (February 25, 2008)
Brief: In 1973, Estes released 6 pretty wild (for Estes) designs loosely resembling the Baby Bertha of today but with relatively zany fin and decal schemes. The were called the "Goonybirds" and after a 2-year run went out of production. They have since survived only through the cloning efforts of die-hards (Bill Eichelberger comes to mind) and through kitbash plan/decal ...
Semroc Ruskie By Craig Zicafoose (February 3, 2008)
Based on the original Estes Goony Bird, the Zoom Broom. Late last year the original concept sketches for the Goonybirds appeared. Estes used the Goony profiles but changed t he graphics before they were released. Due to the interest generated by the original sketches, Semroc chose to release a new line of Goonies called the Groonies. Carl, the owner and founder of Semroc, refered to these as ...