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 Rocketry Product: Centuri - Alien Scoutship Flying Saucer {Kit} (5325) [1978-1982]

Model Rocket Building: Centuri Alien Scoutship Flying Saucer #5325, Build Background (2020-08-12)

"The first flying kit of a flying saucer ever produced!" A well engineered design. Stable (but labored) boost. At apogee, the model flips over and descends landing on three wire antenna legs. Glow ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Centuri Flying Saucer #5325, Part 1, Parts (2020-08-13)

Here's the home prints. Again, to get the PDFs,  CLICK HERE  and go to post #21.  The major and minor shrouds (on the left) are printed on 110 lb. card stock. The rings and the C and ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Centuri Flying Saucer #5325, Part 2, Laminations (2020-08-14)

The printed side of the cereal box cardboard should be lightly sanded to remove some of the printing and glossiness. This will remove some of the ink so it won't show through the overlay. It also ... [Read More]