Where's Carl?

[Initiator001]

He's been awfully quiet lately. :confused:

I bet he's just working on some really cool new stuff to release in time for NARAM-49. :D

Bob

[Eagle3]

I'm hoping Carl, Sheryl, and Bruce are taking a vacation so they don't get burned out. :cool:

[Initiator001]

I'm hoping Carl, Sheryl, and Bruce are taking a vacation so they don't get burned out. :cool:

Someone had better go check on the Krell furnaces, make sure they are not running at full capcity. ;)

"Monsters from the Id!"

Bob

[Ltvscout]

He's been awfully quiet lately. :confused:

I bet he's just working on some really cool new stuff to release in time for NARAM-49. :D

Bob
He's around. He and Sheryl login here every day.

[Chas Russell]

Bob Sez:

"Someone had better go check on the Krell furnaces, make sure they are not running at full capcity."

Not a problem. That is "Forbidden" on this "Planet"!!!

I always note that Carl and Sheryl have usually logged in to the forum. I think that they are on to us and they have lately been holding their cards close to the vest. Busy making (censored)!

Chas

[Initiator001]

I always note that Carl and Sheryl have usually logged in to the forum. I think that they are on to us and they have lately been holding their cards close to the vest. Busy making (censored)!

Chas

Yes, I, too, have noticed that Carl and Sheryl have been logging in to the forum regularly.

I look forward to whatever Semroc is cooking up for it's NARAM releases. :D

For me, it will be pretty hard for them to top what they brought out just before NARAM-48 last year (Explorer, Hustler, Lil' Hustler, Aero-Dart).

I could be pleasantly surprised, though. ;)

Bob

[Carl@Semroc]

As Scott said, we are always here, just very busy. Sheryl just pointed out this thread. She said that there might be a search party if I did not respond.

As many of you know, we are much like college professors; "Publish or Perish!" It is a delicate balance of releasing new kits, working on future products (like engines!), and keeping the flow of >1200 different parts ready to be shipped in less than 24 hours. This is NOT a complaint. It really is fun. I don't think Sheryl or Bruce consider any of it to be at the level of a "vacation" but I like it and can tell that we are making an impact.

Anyway.... what have be been working on?

1. Julie 4 - We now have a third CNC nose cone lathe operational. Supposedly an improvement over the first two, she is much more finicky. She will be able to do longer nose cones up to 3" diameter. Julie 2 was a concept prototype that has turned over 10,000 nose cones and is probably near end of life or up for overhaul. After we ran the first several batches of nose cones, it struck me as ironic that the first two nose cones we turned on it were the BC-714 and BC-1631 that were also the first two production nose cones we turned on Julie 1 in 1968!

2. OEM's - We now manufacture nose cones, fins, etc. for eight other small companies. This is becoming a significant amount of our time, even though it has much smaller profit margins.

3. Engines - The design of our first machine is completed and work has begun. It is starting to look like a machine. As we get ahead a few dollars, we buy more parts for it. The printed circuit boards for the controller and static test stands are ready to order. The program for the static test stands is complete and works on a wire-wrap prototype. The program for the controller for the engine machine is flowcharted and major routines are completed. It is much better than the original. It can sense air pressure to better than 1 PSI and position of cylinders to .010". There is still much to do.

4. EX-numbers - On hold until I can nail down the delay formula. We all REALLY, REALLY want bright orange smoke so our flights are distinguishable. Unfortunately, bright orange is based on lower temperature Potassium Chlorate which can not be compressed near sulfur. (I learned this when I was about 14. We would mix them carefully, tape the mixture to the tin siding on a barn and shoot it with a BB gun to cause it to explode. The tin siding made it much louder. Scared the chickens!) It is still possible to do bright orange in DECAPS. Or in primary engines if I can get a potassium nitrate-based mixture to work.

5. Kits for NARAM - In the works are Space Shuttle (Casey 6), SLS ARCAS 1/2 Scale, Omega with Boostervision in Cineroc look-alike capsule, Visitor, and others. Somewhere between zero and four kits will be announced at NARAM. (Probably two.)

Thanks to all the SVDT members for their patience and invaluable help.

[Initiator001]

Carl,

Good to hear from you!

What you are working on sounds good! :D

A maximum of four new kits will be released by NARAM. Whew! My wallet thanks you. ;)

See you in a few weeks.

Bob

[Chas Russell]

Carl revealed:

"Kits for NARAM - In the works are Space Shuttle (Casey 6), SLS ARCAS 1/2 Scale, Omega with Boostervision in Cineroc look-alike capsule, Visitor, and others. Somewhere between zero and four kits will be announced at NARAM. (Probably two.)"

Okay, I got dibs on the kits at NARAM-49. Jeez, I'll just add them to the queue.

See, I told you that they were working on (censored).

Chas

[Chas Russell]

"We all REALLY, REALLY want bright orange smoke so our flights are distinguishable"

Wasn't there a company called Kell that claimed to have motors with colored delay smoke back in the late 1960s? IIRC, they were demoed at NARAM-10. My first NARAM was 11.
Any denser or colored smoke would be great if it can be A) cost effective and B) repeatable.

We'll give you a week. Sure wish I had my Gilbert Chemistry Lab from the mid-60s...

Chas

[Initiator001]

Carl revealed:

"Kits for NARAM - In the works are Space Shuttle (Casey 6), SLS ARCAS 1/2 Scale, Omega with Boostervision in Cineroc look-alike capsule, Visitor, and others. Somewhere between zero and four kits will be announced at NARAM. (Probably two.)"

Okay, I got dibs on the kits at NARAM-49. Jeez, I'll just add them to the queue.

See, I told you that they were working on (censored).

Chas

I will just order the new kits before I leave for NARAM.

That way, when I return from NARAM, I will have a package waiting for me. :D

Bob

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

Sure wish I had my Gilbert Chemistry Lab from the mid-60s...

Just what I need, something else to keep me awake at nights.
Hey, wait a second. I work nights. That might come in handy after all. :D

[SEL]

As Scott said, we are always here, just very busy. Sheryl just pointed out this thread. She said that there might be a search party if I did not respond.

........5. Kits for NARAM - In the works are Space Shuttle (Casey 6), SLS ARCAS 1/2 Scale, Omega with Boostervision in Cineroc look-alike capsule, Visitor, and others. Somewhere between zero and four kits will be announced at NARAM. (Probably two.)

Thanks to all the SVDT members for their patience and invaluable help.

Ahhhhh - the ARCAS is one of my all time favorites. Looking forward to that one!

Sean

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

In the works are Space Shuttle (Casey 6)

Someone clue me in. What's this? I can't find anything that makes reference to it anywhere. :confused:

[Carl@Semroc]

KC-6!

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

:o
Wow. Didn't see that one coming. :rolleyes:

[Carl@Semroc]

I was going to call it Casey-6 because there are so many Space Shuttles out there, but Bruce said, "Dad, that's gay." Well, he usually says, "Dad, that is a geek thing." Sheryl usually says, "Stop fussing and get back to work!"

[sandman]

Hey, everybody...there's Carl! :D

You had us worried.

[chanstevens]

I was going to call it Casey-6 because there are so many Space Shuttles out there, but Bruce said, "Dad, that's gay." Well, he usually says, "Dad, that is a geek thing." Sheryl usually says, "Stop fussing and get back to work!"

I've always liked that Sheryl gal :D

[Chas Russell]

Chan emoted:

"I've always liked that Sheryl gal".

Yes, I do my best to stay on her best side. Keep The Girl Happy is how I treat my wife Cindy.

Of course, I do offer Bruce good beer, but he is a Miller Lite kind of guy.

Chas

[James Pierson]

Carl Said:
5. Kits for NARAM - In the works are Space Shuttle (Casey 6), SLS ARCAS 1/2 Scale, Omega with Boostervision in Cineroc look-alike capsule, Visitor, and others. Somewhere between zero and four kits will be announced at NARAM. (Probably two.)

Visitor??? Sounds interesting. Can someone clue me in, or at least a hint. Is it a Classic or new design?

Thanks In Advance, JP

James Pierson
NAR# 77907

[Carl@Semroc]

Carl Said:


Visitor??? Sounds interesting. Can someone clue me in, or at least a hint. Is it a Classic or new design?

Thanks In Advance, JP

James Pierson
NAR# 77907

It is a JimZ design. You will have to see it!

[sandman]

It is a JimZ design. You will have to see it!

Make sure you reserve an extra one for me to give to Jim!

As for the Omega, I was going to scratch build one for my Boostervision camera...now I won't have to! :D

[snaquin]

5. Kits for NARAM - In the works are Space Shuttle (Casey 6), SLS ARCAS 1/2 Scale, Omega with Boostervision in Cineroc look-alike capsule, Visitor, and others. Somewhere between zero and four kits will be announced at NARAM. (Probably two.)

Thanks to all the SVDT members for their patience and invaluable help.

Carl,

Omega with Boostervision in Cineroc look-alike capsule ..... I'm very interested in this. I always like to see how others have been building their homebrew camera rocket set ups and I've been interested lately in designing one. You just saved me the design work!

I'll commit to purchase one of the Semroc Omega with Boostervision set ups.

Will the kit ship with the Boostervision camera as a complete package, or will it ship without the camera with the capsule set up especially for mounting the Boostervision?

Will you also make the capsule available to current Boostervision users to expand your sales? It would seem to be a good way to sell some more of the Semroc Omega kits since there really isn't a dedicated vehicle made especially for the Boostervision set up. LOC/Precision had a package deal with Boostervision at one time to purchase a Weasel kit with the Boostervision but the buyer still had to modify the kit some to mount the camera IIRC.

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[sandman]

Carl,

Omega with Boostervision in Cineroc look-alike capsule ..... I'm very interested in this. I always like to see how others have been building their homebrew camera rocket set ups and I've been interested lately in designing one. You just saved me the design work!

I'll commit to purchase one of the Semroc Omega with Boostervision set ups.

Will the kit ship with the Boostervision camera as a complete package, or will it ship without the camera with the capsule set up especially for mounting the Boostervision?

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I have a Boostertvision camera but no rocket.

This is perfect! :D

[foose4string]

I have a Boostertvision camera but no rocket.

This is perfect! :D

Same here. I have Quest Icarus that I was going to mod for the camera, but a two stager like the Omega would be even better.

[snaquin]

To be honest and being somewhat lazy in designing my own homebrew, I'm more interested in a prepackaged ready to go set up. I'm sure at least some others will be interested to purchase for this reason :)

If the rocket was only offered without the camera but designed specifically for a shoe in for the Boostervision set up, I would buy the items separately - because I don't feel like making a MOD or figuring out how to mount the camera.

If I was already an owner of the Boostervision camera, I'd still buy the rocket because having my Boostervision ride in a Cineroc type capsule on top of an Omega rocket is just impossible to resist .....

:D

[sandman]

I'd still buy the rocket because having my Boostervision ride in a Cineroc type capsule on top of an Omega rocket is just impossible to resist .....

:D

My thoughts exactly! ;)

[foose4string]

Yeah, I kinda skipped mentioning the capsule part. Having that part already designed for the camera is a real plus, and like you guys said, the fact it looks like a Cineroc top is even better. But, I still like the idea of video capturing two stages as well. :)

Sort of off topic, but I'd like to see a boost glide video capture, and have the camera in the glider with a soaring, eagle eye view on the way down. I know weight and balance would be a big issue, but if the glider were big enough, and/or the battery light enough. Hmmm.....

[sandman]

Yeah, I kinda skipped mentioning the capsule part. Having that part already designed for the camera is a real plus, and like you guys said, the fact it looks like a Cineroc top is even better. But, I still like the idea of video capturing two stages as well. :)

Sort of off topic, but I'd like to see a boost glide video capture, and have the camera in the glider with a soaring, eagle eye view on the way down. I know weight and balance would be a big issue, but if the glider were big enough, and/or the battery light enough. Hmmm.....

Actually the Boostervision camera was originally set up for an R/C plane not a rocket.

It seems to work just fine ing a rocket! :D

[Carl@Semroc]

Yeah, I kinda skipped mentioning the capsule part. Having that part already designed for the camera is a real plus, and like you guys said, the fact it looks like a Cineroc top is even better. But, I still like the idea of video capturing two stages as well. :)

Sort of off topic, but I'd like to see a boost glide video capture, and have the camera in the glider with a soaring, eagle eye view on the way down. I know weight and balance would be a big issue, but if the glider were big enough, and/or the battery light enough. Hmmm.....Now that is where the Centauri (http://forums.rocketshoppe.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3872) comes in. That with R/C and a Boostervision will REALLY be flying with class!

[foose4string]

I was just snooping around to see if this had been done already with boost Gliders, and it looks like none other than George Gassaway has already done it on several different boost gliders. So it is certainly is possible. The onboard videos are just about cool as I thought they'd be. Gassaway B/G onboard video (http://members.aol.com/GCGassaway/video/Video.htm)

[foose4string]

Now that is where the Centauri (http://forums.rocketshoppe.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3872) comes in. That with R/C and a Boostervision will REALLY be flying with class!


Nice. Personally, I'd settle for free flight, but R/C would be really cool too. I suppose it would take some fear out of losing the camera, and also keep it in range of the camera's receiver.
Trimmed properly, it might not be a necessity. That Centauri would be the deal.

[Initiator001]

Now that is where the Centauri (http://forums.rocketshoppe.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3872) comes in. That with R/C and a Boostervision will REALLY be flying with class!

When is Semroc releasing this kit, Carl? ;)

Bob

[foose4string]

Found this pic in ye old archives. This is perfect for what I'm thinking. I second Bob's question. :)

[Sheryl@Semroc]

Hope I'm doing this right. Carl wanted me to announce our new kits to the SUVT before we announce to the general public. The SLS Arcas (our most expensive kit to date) and the Space Shuttle will go on line later tonight or early morning. The Arcas can be used as a Level 1 cert.

Thanks everyone for your support of Semroc and your patience with us,

Sheryl

[Initiator001]

Hope I'm doing this right. Carl wanted me to announce our new kits to the SUVT before we announce to the general public. The SLS Arcas (our most expensive kit to date) and the Space Shuttle will go on line later tonight or early morning. The Arcas can be used as a Level 1 cert.

Thanks everyone for your support of Semroc and your patience with us,

Sheryl

Sheryl,

Will these new kits be available at NARAM for sale?

Bob "Typing from a hotel room in Utah" Sanford

[Pyro Pro]

Glad to hear you got the kits all together! Looking forward to NARAM! :D

David "Typing from a hotel room in Indiana" Hash

[Chas Russell]

Just like Pavlov's dog. Please put me down for two of each. I guess I'll have to order the Triton and Lil' Herc to finish the collection.

See you Friday,
Chas

[Pyro Pro]

They're online now.

Just ordered the Space Shuttle :D

[Ltvscout]

They're online now.

Just ordered the Space Shuttle :D
Yup, just ordered my shuttle and finally ordered a VF-261.

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

Yup, just ordered my shuttle and finally ordered a VF-261.

Big whoopee-doo. I've already built, flown and REVIEWED the VF-261. :rolleyes: ;)

Bill "Typing from my office in Ohio, but with reservations for a room in Kalamazoo" Eichelberger :cool:

[Ltvscout]

Big whoopee-doo. I've already built, flown and REVIEWED the VF-261. :rolleyes: ;)
You lucky dog. I haven't flown anything in over two years now. :(

[Chas Russell]

Yep, NARAM is just a few days away and SEMROC has already put me in the debit column.

That's okay, I just won't bring Bill any beer from Fort Worth. Oh alright, those big ol' puppy dawg eyes.

I have only flown once since the last NARAM and that was in a windy condition that limited the choices.

Coming up from Texas with all of my Ohio State garb,
Chas

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

You lucky dog. I haven't flown anything in over two years now. :(

I know. I was going to make that a point in the post, but I thought it might be a bit cruel. :D

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

That's okay, I just won't bring Bill any beer from Fort Worth. Oh alright, those big ol' puppy dawg eyes.


I already have the Wiedemann on ice. ;)

[chanstevens]

Hope I'm doing this right. Carl wanted me to announce our new kits to the SUVT before we announce to the general public. The SLS Arcas (our most expensive kit to date) and the Space Shuttle will go on line later tonight or early morning. The Arcas can be used as a Level 1 cert.

Thanks everyone for your support of Semroc and your patience with us,

Sheryl

Wow, the Semroc service is really slipping...I ordered these 10 minutes ago and they not only haven't arrived yet, but I haven't even gotten the email for "your order status is shipped". :eek:

Looking forward to these next week at NARAM (I'm being nice and driving 300 miles to save them the shipping).

[sandman]

I guess I'll just make a point of stopping at the SEMROC booth first.

May as well spend all the money on the first day and get it over with!

[Pyro Pro]

Bill "Typing from my office in Ohio, but with reservations for a room in Kalamazoo" Eichelberger :cool:

Hey, I was in a hotel in Ohio last night...
Forgot to type much...

[Tau Zero]

Bob "Typing from a hotel room in Utah" SanfordHere I am, typing from my basement in Idaho. :eek: (Go figure. :rolleyes: )


Have fun, everybody!


Cheers,

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

http://www.semroc.com/Store/scripts/RocketKits.asp?SKU=KV-38

Anyone notice the skill level on this kit? :eek:
Skill Level 1? :rolleyes: Not by a longshot, just based on the amount of balsa you have to work with.

[Carl@Semroc]

http://www.semroc.com/Store/scripts/RocketKits.asp?SKU=KV-38

Anyone notice the skill level on this kit? :eek:
Skill Level 1? :rolleyes: Not by a longshot, just based on the amount of balsa you have to work with.Thanks, Bill.

It should be Level 2.
The Arcas is from Level 2 to Level 5, depending on engine.

[chanstevens]

Looks like the elves were working through the night--my order placed just before 11:00 PM EST is ready to ship as of 5:30 AM.

You've got quite a crew down there, Carl. Hope you let 'em out for some fun at NARAM.

[snaquin]

Hope I'm doing this right. Carl wanted me to announce our new kits to the SUVT before we announce to the general public. The SLS Arcas (our most expensive kit to date) and the Space Shuttle will go on line later tonight or early morning. The Arcas can be used as a Level 1 cert.

Thanks everyone for your support of Semroc and your patience with us,

Sheryl

I just sent you an order for the SLS Arcas. Level 1 cert with an SLS Arcas would certainly be getting your Level 1 in style. I hope you guys sell a bunch of these as well as the other new releases. It looks like a very exciting kit!

Thanks Semroc for your hard work and everything you do for us. We really do appreciate it!

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[snaquin]

Hello Carl,

Any word on how development of the Omega with Boostervision in Cineroc look-alike capsule is progressing?

Not that I need to add another kit to my build queue, but this is one I'm really interested in!

Thanks!

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