| Construction Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
| Flight Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
| Overall Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
| Diameter: | 0.76 inches |
| Length: | 16.00 inches |
| Manufacturer: | Semroc  |
| Skill Level: | 2 |
| Style: | Futuristic/Exotic |
Brief:
This is a single stage combo rin' fin and forward swept fin design. You don't get a lot o' altitude, ya bilge rat, but you get style
and stability.
Construction:
Semroc Parts-basically a BT-20 body tube and a BT-60 ring-fin and three forward swept fins with dowels on t' ends of
the wings.There is an engine hook that is attached out side t' body tube but it is hidden by t' rin' fin assembly. Ya scallywag! Arrr! I
substituted t' 1/8" launch lug for a 3/16" launch lug. Aye aye! I also used warnin' tape for t' streamer. Aye aye! Ya scallywag! There are
plenty o' fin guides t' help keep everythin' in line.
T' instructions were very easy t' follow as with all Semroc models. Ya scallywag! I used Pro-Bond t' glue things together. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast! I really liked that Semroc includes a Q-tip t' apply t' glue for t' engine mount.
Finishing:
At this time I haven't painted yet I am waitin' for a color scheme t' hit me.
Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5
Flight:
First flight be on a B6-4. Straight o' t' pad it came. Ahoy! I said before I swapped streamers and used a 3ft length of
plastic warnin' tape, me hearties, which is a little more durable than t' paper mache streamer supplied. Ya scallywag! Begad! I flew it again on a B6-4
and a C6-5. Begad! Avast! I am glad thar was very little wind. Blimey! T' rocket kind o' glides down really smooth.
Recovery:
T' shock cord is a Keelhaul®©™®
elastic combo. Ahoy! Blimey! Which worked well.
Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5
Summary:
It is a beautiful design by Jay Goemmer T' only thin' I would change be t' streamer.
Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5
Other Reviews
- Semroc Tau Zero By Dick Stafford (March 28, 2010)
( Contributed - by Dick Stafford - 03/28/10) Brief: This is third and final kit that I received from the last 2009 Quarterly Rocket Give-Away so, once again, many thanks to Nick! The Tau Zero, as you all know, is a futuristic rocket from Semroc that flies on 18mm motors and recovers via a streamer. As of this writing, there are no less than seven great reviews on this kit. As a ...
- Semroc Tau Zero By Peter Stanley (May 25, 2009)
Brief: The Tau Zero is a Semroc original kit, which was designed by Jay Goemmer. It has an unusually shaped nosecone and forward swept fins that attach to a tube ring with additional fins underneath. It is designed for 18mm motors and uses streamer recovery. Construction: As with every Semroc kit I've built, the quality of components was excellent. The kit contained laser cut ...
- Semroc Tau Zero By Tyler Jones (April 1, 2009)
Brief: This rocket was designed by Jay Goemmer from Twin Falls, Idaho. I live in the same city (and know him) so I decided it would fun to try it out. The Tau Zero is of a really cool design and it has all the quality that Semroc is known for. Construction: The components that this kit came with are: 1 Rolled Balsa Nose Cone 1 Body tube ST-7100 (BT-20) 1 Body ...
- Semroc Tau Zero By Jamie Martin (March 23, 2009)
Brief: This is a futuristic kit with an unusually-shaped nose cone, forward-swept outer fins, and a ring fin. Construction: The kit contains: -Balsa nose cone -body tube -ring fin -laser cut fins -empty casing -thrust ring -engine hook -retaining ring -1/8" launch lug -launch lugs for ion cannons -wooden dowels for ion cannons ...
- Semroc Tau Zero By Robert Gustin (March 22, 2009)
Brief: SEMROC's Tau Zero is a futuristic looking, fighter styled, single stage model rocket. Designed by Jay Goemmer, it has a long, bulbous nose cone, a ring tail with 3 forward swept fins capped by laser guns. Construction: In the kit you get: Balsa nose cone Main body tube Ring fin body tube Laser cut fins (3 outer fins, 3 inner fins) Engine hook ...
- Semroc Tau Zero By Chan Stevens (February 22, 2009)
Semroc has released a futuristic kit by guest designer Jay "Centuri Guy" Goemmer. The design was inspired by the Paul Anderson novel of the same name. It features both fin and ring stability, sharp-looking details, and a set of decals in alien language. Parts are the usual excellent Semroc quality: Balsa nose cone ST-7100 body tube (basically a thick-walled 18mm ID tube) ST-1622 ...
- Semroc Tau Zero By Howard Smart (January 31, 2009)
Brief: This is a small Sci-Fi looking model with forward swept fins, a ring fin and a bulging nose cone. Construction: The kit contains: Balsa Nose Cone Body tube (also serves as 18mm motor mount) Ring fin (body tube material) Sheet of laser cut 3/32 in. balsa fins - 6 all together, 3 inside and 3 outside ring fin Empty motor casing (spacer) Thrust ring ...
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