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SLS Scorpion
Title: SLS Scorpion
Kit number: KV-18 Background Information brief: The Centuri Scorpion Space Probe was introduced in the 1965 Catalog as a member of the Centuri Large Scale Series. It was shipped with 3 Atlas End Burning E impulse engines. It was originally released as Centuri #KF-6 and was shipped via Express since it included engines that could not be shipped Parcel Post. The release price was $6.95 including engines. In 1969 it was offered as a kit only with part # KF-6A for $6.50 and included Parcel Post shipping. The Scorpion was also offered as a special combo with launch system for $15.95. The SLS Scorpion is updated with precision laser cut basswood fins instead of the hard balsa pre-printed fins used on the original. The original checkerboard Mylar parachute is replaced with a nylon chute. The Sil-Ray cloth fin reinforcement is replaced by a slotted tube and through-the-wall fins. The original Scorpion had a wire shock cord mount which is replaced with Kevlar® cord for greater reliability. A 24 mm engine mount adapter is included to increase the selection of engines that can be used. Designer: Centuri Release Date: 10/27/2004 In Production: 2004-2014 Fin patterns, Decal scan thanks Earl! Last edited by 5x7 : 03-20-2023 at 03:31 PM. |
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Archive of Semroc product page: http://www.semroc.com/Store/scripts...s.asp?SKU=KV-18
Product availabity announcement 10/27/2004: Hello all. If you're not aware of it yet, Semroc has released their SLS Scorpion and the Astro Jr. If you haven't tried the SLS kits, get one, you'll love 'em! Super strong tubes, through the wall fins, nylon parachutes, all for under 20.00! Now through the end of October, we're running a special. Buy the new SLS Scorpion and we'll send you one of the new Astro Jr's absolutely free! Don't wait cause this special will end at Midnight on the 31st. There won't be a special link, just buy the Scorpion and request the Astro Jr. Please note that you MUST REQUEST the free kit, as this special is only for TRFers! Thanks, John (not Jon) Arthur www.JonRocket.com Last edited by 5x7 : 03-14-2023 at 10:24 AM. |
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Requested:
Bagged kit pictures front and back Last edited by 5x7 : 03-20-2023 at 03:31 PM. |
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The SLS Scorpion was my first Semroc build.
Unfortunately the bag and anything else other than the rocket are long gone.
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When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!! Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't ! Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY. ALL systems are GO for MAYHEM, AGITATION, CHAOS, TURMOIL, FIASCOS, AGGRAVATION, INSTIGATION, NUISANCE-ACTION, and HAVOC ! |
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If you build one and expect to get it back, don't launch with 29mm ANYTHING.
An "E" or larger in that thing is insane. Almost lost mine on a D12.
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When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!! Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't ! Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY. ALL systems are GO for MAYHEM, AGITATION, CHAOS, TURMOIL, FIASCOS, AGGRAVATION, INSTIGATION, NUISANCE-ACTION, and HAVOC ! |
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Decal and fin scans.
Earl
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Thanks everyone, The template post is complete
I would still like pictures of the front and back of a bagged kit if anyone has one |
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I can do that later today. Sean
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Early SLS Brittle Bags
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Sorry, this is the best I can do. Has anyone else had issues with early SLS bags falling Apart? A couple other kit bags have more or less disintegrated… Don’t think it’s a problem with any of the smaller kits. Sean
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Still good pictures, thanks!
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