Title: Title: Mars Lander

Kit number: KV-54

Background Information brief: The Estes® Mars Lander was initially released in 1969. It was the first to use a functional shock absorbing landing gear. Following a trend to more complex model rockets, the Mars Lander was designed to challenge even more experienced modelers. Slow liftoff and low altitude made it ideal for demonstration flights. The Mars Lander was introduced as catalog #K-43 and had an introductory price of $4.75.
The Semroc Mars Lander is a faithful recreation of the original. It uses laser-cut balsa fins and laser-cut fiber parts instead of the original die-cut parts. The fiber is also thicker for sturdier construction. High gloss embossed wraps are provided for authentic looks of the original. A slightly larger chute is provided for longer life and a gentler recovery. A Kevlar® cord is provided for better shock cord retention.

Designer: Wayne Kellner

Release Date: 03/10/2006

In Production: 2006-2014


Instruction PDF

https://www.oldrocketplans.com/semr...Mars_Lander.pdf


Requested attachments:

Fin patterns (200 dpi grayscale PDF)

Decal scan (600 dpi color PDF)

Attached Files

Semroc-Mars Lander.rkt (94.0 KB, 2 views)

Semroc Archived product page:https://web.archive.org/web/2017071...s.asp?SKU=KV-54

First available at NARCON 2006, 3/10/2006. Product annoucement 3/10/06:
The Mars Lander is a true classic. Glossy embossed wraps, laser cut fins, balsa nose cone, and real working landing gear. Designed for the master modeler, the Mars Lander is a trip to the past.

In commemoration of the Piester's visit to NARCON, we have released a Retro-Repro of an early Centuri classic. The X-21 for many old-timers was the embodiment of Centuri's early days. The NARCON 2006 X-21 was free to the first 100 customers at NARCON and online until they were gone.

Finally some results of the months of making the best recreation of Gene Street's interpretation of the Saturn 1B. The Apollo Capsule is available standalone and will be included in the upcoming Saturn 1B and Little Joe II kits, all of which are 1/70 scale.

Photos from auction site

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The instruction PDF has been added to the original post.

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