I haven't done this before, but this will be a re-posting of a 2013 build of the Semroc Constellation kit. While most of my build will follow the reissue kit, some things may be different.
With some BT-50H tube, a clear PST-50S payload tube, the BNC-50X nose cone and scrap balsa, you could build a clone kit.
Because this is a "reissue" build, the SEARCH label (right side of blog) will be ER Constellation.
Here's a classic, the Estes Constellation. It was Kit #K-35.
To see the original Estes instructions: CLICK HERE
The parts shown above are from one of the Semroc X-kits. No instructions are included, they are printed off from the Jim Z's website.
I had built this one years in the 1970s. I'm hoping to have better luck with the teardrop shaped landing pods this time.
The Semroc decal sheet doesn't have any white ink, the Semroc face card picture shows three white fins. The old catalog pictures had one black fin with a white bordered "1" decal on it. I don't know where the four black rectangles (next to the red USAs) would go.
Middle left is the tape strips used when gluing on the clear payload tube to the balsa coupler and nose cone.
I was surprised the Semroc engine hook wasn't spring steel. It was easily bent and will be replaced.
An 18" long old style rubber shock cord was included.
Not shown: A dowel was included for a launch lug standoff. This standoff wasn't really needed, the payload section wasn't a larger diameter than the lower end of the model.
Back then, Estes had some kits designed for their stiffer C Rail.
To see the C Rail: CLICK HERE
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