| Construction Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
| Flight Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
| Overall Rating: | starstarstarstarstar_border |
| Diameter: | 1.33 inches |
| Length: | 19.80 inches |
| Manufacturer: | Semroc  |
| Skill Level: | 1 |
| Style: | Clone, Sport |
Brief:
Chan's build experience exactly fit me own so I'll try nay t' repeat. Aye aye! Blimey! T' Magnum concept is simple: large motor,
small rocket, and it actually makes more sense today than it did when originally marketed. Ya scallywag! Blimey! I got me kit from Apogee,
and it was damage-free.
Construction:
It is extremely easy t' build and all t' components are o' high quality. Smooth, perfectly formed nose cone, nearly
invisible spirals, ya bilge rat, and flat fin material. Well, arrr, blow me down! Includin' t' high-quality 18mm adapter is a deluxe move most manufacturers
could take lessons from. Begad! Avast! Nay sure you could ask for more. Aye aye!
Instructions are simple and well-illustrated. One little well appreciated surprise is how t' Keelhaul®©™® attaches t' t' motor mount. It's simple, strong, me bucko, matey, me hearties, elegant, me bucko, and quick t' build.
Finishing:
Finishes smartly and easily. Blimey! Used Elmer's Wood Filler on t' nose and fins, shiver me timbers, two coats o' high solids automotive
primer, matey, then rattle can yellow and black t' finish. Well, blow me down! Begad! Looks perfect. Avast!
Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5
Flight:
Flew it 3 times in a small park on 1/2A3-2Ts. Semroc doesn't recommend t' motor, but it's perfect for a small park
or large back yard. Can't imagine puttin' a D12-7 in this thing. Well, blow me down! Had t' use a 13mm adapter inside t' 18mm adapter
Semroc provides, arrr, inside t' 24mm mount so it looks kind o' funky. Aye aye!
Recovery:
Just about everythin' on this rocket is perfect for flight. It's light so it lifts off fast. T' fins don't stick out
below t' body tube so they don't break. Ya scallywag! With 13, 18, me bucko, and 24mm motors, you have an incredible range o' possible
altitudes. Begad! Half a point off for a shock cord that's a little short. Begad! Avast! T' 3/16" lugs are a welcome feature.
Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5
Summary:
PROs: Simple, great looking, me bucko, high performance, arrr, 18mm adapter provided, and Keelhaul®©™®
upgrade.
CONs: Could use a longer shock cord, but I'm bein' picky.
Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5
Other Reviews
- Semroc Magnum Hornet By Eldred Pickett (August 1, 2009)
This was my first Semroc kit, so it was all new. It's a reproduction of an old Centuri kit with a few updates. There is an exploded-view diagram so you can see how the pieces go together. It also serves as a parts list showing how many of each part should be there. The parts were well laid out. The fins came on a laser-cut balsa sheet. This rocket also has a balsa nose cone for all your ...
- Semroc Magnum Hornet By Matthew Bond (July 21, 2009)
Centuri Engineering Company was started in the early 60s and was one of the early pioneers in the model rocket industry. Centuri was sold to Damon Corporation in the late 60s and maintained their product line separately from Estes until 1983. The Magnum Hornet was produced by Centuri from 1980-1983 and is unique in that it was one of a handful of Centuri kits comprised entirely of Estes parts. ...
- Semroc Magnum Hornet By John "MAX" Venable (June 25, 2009)
Brief: A lightweight, fast flier possibly capable of supersonic speed. Construction: This baby was a fun build. I loved every minute of it. The kit contains high quality parts. A straightforward build, but I tweaked it. This kit was built entirely with epoxy with microballoons for added strength and sandability, so she can fly on AeroTech E-30s. I replaced the balsa fins with ...
- Semroc Magnum Hornet By Jason Orosco (May 31, 2009)
Brief: I'll try and repeat what's in the other reviews, the Semroc Magnum Hornet is Retro-Repro of the Centuri Magnum Hornet with a 18mm motor adapter and 12" cute replaces the Streamer and Kevlar ® thread/elastic shock cord replaces the rubber band from the old Magnum Hornet. Construction: The instructions are well written and easy to follow with quality parts, what ...
- Semroc Magnum Hornet By Peter Stanley (May 24, 2009)
Brief: The Magnum Hornet is a Semroc Retro-Repro of a Centuri model. It is designed for 24mm motors but includes an 18mm adapter. Recovery is via 12" parachute. I ordered my kit from Semroc directly and had it within two days. Construction: The kit includes a balsa nosecone, one BT-55 body tube, a 3/16" launch lug, water slide decals, an elastic shock cord, Kevlar ...
- Semroc Magnum Hornet By Chan Stevens (April 26, 2009)
Semroc has gone "retro repro" again, bringing out a modern reproduction of one of the last Centuri designs before the Damon Corporation consolidated their product line under the Estes brand. The kit, although a Centuri model, featured Estes parts in its day. The Semroc reproduction features laser-cut fins, a balsa nose cone, and upgraded Kevlar/elastic shock cord, plus includes a chute ...
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