Semroc MMX Blue Bird Zero Build, Part 1, Parts

The original Estes Blue Bird Zero (#1335) was introduced in 1980 and on sale through 1985. BT-55 based and tall, it stood nearly 40". The 1980 price was $6.00.

This was my first purchase of the new Semroc Micro Maxx line.

Most parts were good quality. I had a few concerns - these are explained below:

The two main tubes had some rough cuts. It's understandable, small tubes can be hard to cut clean.

The launch lug and engine block were laser cut. The laser melted the end of the lug and burnt the outside of the engine block.

You are supplied with three fin alignment tools. You probably only need two of these.






The decals are all in black ink. The original bigger kit had the name in white to go over the blue upper tube section. The sheet was cut a bit close to the word "Zero".