Title: SLS Brighton

Kit number: KA-9

Background Information brief: The Estes Ranger was the first commercial cluster payload model rocket kit. The Ranger was designed by Vern Estes using a cluster of three BT-20 engine tubes in the new BT-60 body tube. Using a fin shape similar to the upper stage of the previously released Apogee, the Ranger become one of the most recognized designs from the early years. The Ranger was released in 1962 as Estes Cat. # K-6 and sold for $3.75.
The Semroc SLS BrightonTM is an approximate 161% upscale of the Ranger with many added features. It uses precision laser-cut basswood fins in a pre-slotted heavy-duty body tube. An internal structure provides for strong fin mounting and a holder for three included interchangeable engine mounts. The mounts will accommodate four 18 mm engines, three 24 mm engines, or a single 24 mm or 29 mm engine. An internal ejection baffle protects the 24” nylon chute that is attached with a long durable elastic cord. A large payload section is provided with a precision turned balsa nose cone.

Designer: Carl McLawhorn

Release Date: 10/09/2008

In Production: 2008-2014


Instruction PDF

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


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Fin patterns (200 dpi grayscale PDF)

Decal scan (600 dpi color PDF)

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Semroc-SLS Brighton.rkt (189.8 KB, 5 views)

Archived Semroc product page:https://web.archive.org/web/2009120...ts.asp?SKU=KA-9

Announcement of availability:

“10-09-2008, 10:31 PM
Carl@Semroc SLS Brighton
We have just released the SLS Brighton . In the works for almost three years, this one finally pays homage to one of my favorite rockets, the K-6 Ranger. It is about a 161% upscale and has three interchangeable mounts and one adapter.

It will fly with four 18mm engines, three 24mm engines, or one 24mm or 29mm engine. Everything from 4 C's to one H. It uses the BTH-80 and 1/8" basswood fins for durability.”

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Fin patterns (200 dpi grayscale PDF)

Decal scan (600 dpi color PDF)

Pictures of bagged kit front and back, and parts laid out.

The instruction PDF has been added to the original post.

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My understanding is that Vern Estes asked Carl McLawhorn not to call the model the SLS Ranger. I do not know why Carl chose Brighton. I have flown my model twice and hope to fly it again soom. On this flight, its first, the interchangable motor mount ejected past the metal hool retainer. I have since glued the 3xD mount in as I did not trust the E9s and it was before the release of the E12 motors.

Chas

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Charles Russell, MSgt,USAF (ret.)
NAR 9790, Lvl 1
SAM "Balls Three"

I have the Brighton kit, but it is not yet built. It is an unbelievable collection of parts! I cannot imagine how all those parts fit it the bag.

I saw it on eBay, and put in a winning bid of $39! I think its last price before getting discontinued was close to $100. The choice of so many motor combinations is quite impressive. I salute Carl for offering so many amazing kits. He truly is missed.

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Lee Reep
NAR 55948

Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold!
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp

Yes, it is an amazing collection of parts in that kit! I had long overlooked the Brighton as a Semroc offering, not fully realizing its size nor the aforementioned removable mounts galore! I still do not have one, but kinda keep my eye open for one.

Yes, Carl (and the whole family) are truly, truly missed. Hard to believe this coming August will mark a decade since he left us.

Earl

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Earl L. Cagle, Jr.
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SAM# 73
Owner/Producer
Point 39 Productions

Rocket-Brained Since 1970