Semroc Flying Model Rocket Kit Micro(MX) Blue Bird Zero™ KMX-06
Skill Level 2
Downscale of the Classic Blue Bird Zero™
Precision Turned Balsa Nose Cone
Laser Cut Balsa Fins
Water Slide Decals
Streamer Recovery
Body Diameter 0.448"
Length 13"(33cm)
Fin Span 2.5"(5.2cm)
Net Weight 0.17oz(4.9g)
Uses Micro Maxx Motor
Approx. Altitude 215'
Made in the USA
The MX Blue Bird Zero™ is a Downscale of the popular Blue Bird Zero originally produced by Estes Industries. It was designed by Mike Dorffler and was released in their 1980 catalog as Catalog Number (1335) and sold for $6.00.
Jay Berry was inspired to engineer the MX Blue Bird Zero™ to utilize the Micro Maxx brand of engines. These engines allow MX rockets to be flown in a smaller flying field for greater recoverability.
About Semroc
Semroc Astronautics Corporation was started by Carl McLawhorn in his college dorm at North Carolina State University in November, 1967. Convincing a small group of investors in his home town of Ayden, North Carolina to invest in a small corporation, the company was re-incorporated as Semroc Astronautics Corporation on December 31, 1969.
Semroc produced a full line of model rocket kits and motors. At its peak, Semroc had twenty-five full time employees working at two facilities. One was for research and development, printing, shipping, and administration. The other was outside of town and handled all production and model rocket motor
manufacturing. For several years, Semroc successfully sold model rocket kits, supplies, and motors by mail-order and in hobby shops. In early 1971, Semroc became insolvent and had to close its doors.
After 31 years of dreams and preparations, Semroc Astronautics Corporation was reincorporated on April 2, 2002 with a strong commitment to putting the fun back into model rocketry. Many years of excellent service to the rocketry community passed by until sadly, on August 11 2013, Carl passed away and left a great void in the hearts of many rocketeers. He is forever in our hearts and minds.
In February of 2015, Semroc was sold to eRockets and moved to Dayton, Ohio where it resides today. It is our goal to continue the level of service and dedication to the hobby Carl and his family were so well known for. We strive to serve you, our customers, to the best of our abilities as we carry the vision of Carl McLawhorn boldly into the future.
Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level
1 Beginner
2 Intermediate
3 Advanced
4 Expert
5 Master
If you are just starting in the hobby start at the beginner level and move up from there at your own pace.
What is needed to build and fly
All model rockets come in kit form that require assembly. The materials are primarily cardboard tubes, balsa or plastic fins and nose cone. Materials will vary by model and are typically specified in the description of each kit.
Additional supplies will be necessary to build and finish your model rocket kit and may include:
Scissors, Hobby Knife
Ruler
Wood Glue, Model Cement or CA(Super Glue)
Sandpaper
Masking Tape
Finishing Supplies like:
Wood Filler
Sealer/Primer
Paint
Launching Equipment and Supplies like:
Recovery wadding
Launch Pad
Launch Controller
Power supply
Model Rocket Motors and Igniters
A safe place to fly using guidelines from the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code
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A Delightful Little Kit
It went together in an evening. I really like the fin-alignment jig. But the fin-fit is snug. I used 220 grit silicon dioxide sand paper to open the slots for a looser fit. It looks great!
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A Mini BBZ!!
The Blue Bird Zero has always been one of my favorite rockets. When the Mx version was announced I knew I had to have one.
The kit is well thought out and goes together quite easily. The parts are the Semroc high quality we all appreciate, although some of the tube ends were a little rough.
Thank you eRockets for making this Micro Max BBZ. Now how about an upscale, maybe a BT80?
