Semroc Flying Model Rocket Kit Micro(MX) Fat Boy™ KMX-08

Description: Semroc Flying Model Rocket Kit Micro(MX) Fat Boy™ KMX-08Skill Level 1 BeginnerDownscale of the Classic Fat BoyPrecision Turned Balsa Nose ConeLaser Cut Basswood FinsColorful Water Slide DecalsStreamer RecoveryBody Diameter 0.736"Length 3.45"Fin Span 1.875" Net Weight 0.11oz Uses Micro Maxx MotorApprox. Altitude 220'Made in the USAInstructions About the MX Fat Boy™ The MX Fat Boy is a Downscale of the Fat Boy and Mini Fat Boy rockets produced by Estes Industries. The Fat Boy was originally released in the 1997 catalog in their “Beta Series” of entry level kits. It was Kit # EST 2139. Jay Berry was inspired to engineer the MX Fat Boy™ 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 SemrocSemroc 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 Level1 Beginner2 Intermediate3 Advanced4 Expert5 MasterIf 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 flyAll 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 KnifeRulerWood Glue, Model Cement or CA(Super Glue)SandpaperMasking TapeFinishing Supplies like:Wood FillerSealer/PrimerPaintLaunching Equipment and Supplies like:Recovery waddingLaunch PadLaunch ControllerPower supplyModel Rocket Motors and IgnitersA safe place to fly using guidelines from the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code

Price: 14.39 USD

Location: Dayton, Ohio

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