Title: XK-23

Kit number: KV-36

Background Information brief: The XK-23 is the third model in the new Ready-to-Build Series. It was released by Semroc in 1970. Based on a design from 1965, it introduced a very effective ejection baffle, making it very simple to prep for flight. It was the most sold kit from Semroc’s early days. The baffle is omitted in this model, but the exterior design is the same.

Designer: Carl McLawhorn

Release Date: 07/27/2010

In Production: 2010-2014


Requested attachments:

Fin patterns (200 dpi grayscale PDF)

Decal scan (600 dpi color PDF)

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Attached Files

	XK-23.pdf (1.62 MB, 4 views)
	Semroc-XK-23.rkt (56.1 KB, 2 views)

Archived Semroc page:
https://web.archive.org/web/2010081...s.asp?SKU=KV-36


The thread teasing the initial release of the first 10 Ready-to-Build kits on 7/27/2010:https://www.oldrocketforum.com/show...=Mini#post96588

Announcement from Semroc Minute 7 email 7/27/2010:
We have just released our first ten Ready-to-Build™ kits in time for NARAM-52. These have been in the works for some time and incorporate many ideas and suggestions that have come to us over a fifty year span. I know you are thinking that all model rockets are ready to build. We have been asked many times if we offer ready-to-fly or almost-ready-to-fly kits and we have to respond that we are not large enough to do those, BUT all of ours are ready-to-BUILD. This new series is really ready to build.
They all have through-the-wall laser cut balsa fins to fit precision laser-slotted body tubes cut on our new automatic laser cutter. They all have a "new" insulating inner sleeve to protect the external body tube, elastic cord, and parachute from the hot flames and gases from modern delay and ejection charges. The elastic cord on all the models is increased to 36" for better protection from nose cone "smiley's"

The line starts with the new Start™ based on an early design by Bill Simon. Another of Bill's designs formed the inspiration for the Sky Hook II™. From Semroc's early days, the Aphelion™ and XK-23™ are upgraded to RTB technology. Three of Centuri's Large Scale designs have been downsized for ABC engine simplicity and economy.
They are the Mini Hustler, Mini Aero-Dart™ and Mini Explorer™. One of Gene Street's most popular designs has been downsized to the Cherokee-C™. Two of Mike Dorffler's designs have also been downsized for the line.
The huge Optima has inspired the Mini Optima™and the Omega carrier rocket has been downsized to the Mini Omega™ with a scale (non-functional!) version of the Cineroc.

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