Semroc Flying Model Rocket Kit Micro(MX) Orbital Transport KMX-01
Skill Level 3 Advanced
Downscale of the Orbital Transport™
Precision Turned Balsa Nose Cone
Laser Cut Basswood Fins
Colorful Water Slide Decals
Streamer Recovery
Glider Recovery
Body Diameter 0.375"
Length 8.6"
Fin Span 3.2"
Net Weight 0.3oz(8.3g)
Uses Micro Maxx Motor
Approx. Altitude 220'
Made in the USA
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 Great Little Kit
I've been building and flying rockets for decades. I remember seeing the Orbital Transport in the late 60s, early 70s Estes catalogs. I never could afford it as a 12 year-old. I finally was able to get the Orbital Transport, only after Semroc produced it. I love it. So the MX version comes along and I jumped on it. This version is a delightful little kit. It is all laser-cut. It is rates as a Skill Level 3, however I must put it at a low Skill Level 4. You are not going to build this kit in an evening or two. Laser-cutting works brilliantly on large rocket kits. At this small scale, I had to do much sanding and trimming (at 1/64th inch at a time) to build each sub-assembly. I also spent quite some time filling and sanding seams and joints. I used thin and medium viscosity CA and Elmers White Glue for assembly. I used Testors plastic model putty (in the gray tube) for filling. As this moment, mine still needs sanding and some filling, but it is coming along. This kit is not for the squeamish or impatient. It will test your building and finishing abilities. But what fun!
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My First Orbital Transport
This will be my first Orbital Transport in any scale. I'm looking forward a challenging build. I haven't opened the kit yet, ( and I may not, I got kit #4) but the parts look good and complete.
