Semroc - VF-261

Semroc - VF-261 Kit

Semroc VF-261 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: ...
Semroc VF-261 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) ...
Semroc VF-261 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 ...