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NEW 1987 MODEL ROCKET STARTER SETS
JUL.IS-W&
MODEL ROCKETRYSTARTER SET • No. 1417
• SKILL LEVEL 1Features:
Screaming Eagle Rocket - 15 inches longElectron Beam Launch Controller
Lunar Launch Pad
Three High Performance Rocket Engines withIgniters
Mini Alpha Book of Model RocketryEasy-To-Assemble—No Painting Required
Flights over 1200 Feet!Requires 4 AA size alkaline batteries,
white glue and plastic cement-Not Included.Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B4-6, B6-4,
B6-6, B8-5. C6-5. C6-7Package: 6" x 18" x2W Full-Color Display Box
Pack: 12 each Wt.: 14 lbs. Cube: 2.11 cu. ft.
WHOAFLYING MODEL ROCKETRY STARTER SET
• No. 1412 • SKILL LEVEL 1
Our Lowest Priced Starter Set!WW*MODEL .^*ROCKET LSTARTER /ISETSet Includes:
High-Performance Ninja rocket over 101/2" tall. • Easy-To-
Assemble Lunar Launch Pad • State-of-the-art Electron Beam
Launch Controller • Two rocket engines, igniters, and recovery wadding • Plus Mini Alpha Book of Model Rocketry
Powered by economical mini-engines, the Ninja approachesflight speeds of 100 feet per second. Requires 4 AAalkalinebatteries, white glue, plastic cement, paint, and finishingsupplies—Not Included.
Engines: 1/2A3-4T,A3-4T, A10-3TPackage: 6" x 18" x 2%" Full-Color Display BoxPack: 12 each Wt.: 14 lbs. Cube: 2.11 cu. ft.
—IMPORTANT-CAUTION
The Lunar Launch Pad is Recommended for Rockets No
More Than 16 Inches Long,or For Rockets With BodyTubes No Larger Than OneInch In Diameter. Rockets
Should Weigh No More Than1.5 OuncesWithout Engines.Rockets Should Use Mini Or
Regular Size Engines Only,Not "D".
The Lunar Launch Pad
Should Be Used In Moderate
(0-5 mph] Breeze ConditionsOnly.
A.
BULLPUP 12DNo. 1972
Skill Level 2Semi-Scale Model of U.SA.F. Air-To-Air
Missile Rocket Length: 15.6 inchesEngines: A8-3, B4-4. B6-4,B8-5, C6-5 Package: 6" x 12" printedpoly bag Pack: 24 each Wt.: 4 lbs.Cube: .75 cu. ft.
C.
JUPITER-C
No. 1976
Skill Level 4Historic Scale Model of First
U.S. Satellite Launch Vehicle
Rocket Length: 24.5 inches Engine:C5-3 Package: 6" x21" clear gussetedbag Pack: 24 each Wt.: 6 lbs.Cube: 5.07 cu. ft.
NEW 1987 MODEL ROCKET KITS
B.
TRANSTAR CARRIERNo. 1982
Skill Level 1Futuristic Commercial Starship With Optional
Payload Bay Rocket Length: 19.25 inchesEngines: A8-3, B4-2. B4-4, B6-2, B6-4, B8-5. C5-3,C6-3 C6-5 Package: 6" x 16" printed poly bag
Pack: 24 each Wt.: 4 lbs.Cube: 1.23 cu. ft.
•
D.
PHASERNo. 1984
Skill Level 1High Performance Design
Rocket Length: 11.5 inchesEngines: A8-5, B4-6, B6-6, B8-5,C6-5, C6-7 Package: 6" x 16"printed poly bag Pack: 24 each
Wt.: 2 lbs. Cube: .75 cu. ft.
E.
MINI MARS
LANDERNo. 0881
Skill Level 2Mars Mission Vehicle Rocket
Length: 5.5 inches Engines:1/2A3-4T, A3-4T, A10-3T
Package: 6" x 12"printed poly bag
Pack: 24 eachWt.: 3 lbs.
Cube: .31 cu. ft.
A.
D.A.R.T.No. 1981
Skill Level 1Resembles High Speed Reconnaissance Tracker
Rocket Length: 16 inchesEngines: A8-3, B4-2, B4-4, B6-2,B6-4. B8-5, C5-3, C6-3, C6-5Package: 6" x 16" printed polybag Pack: 24 each Wt.: 4Cube: 1.23 cu. ft.
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B.
GEO SAT LVNo. 1977
Skill Level 4Heavy LiftLaunch Vehicle withSRB's and Visible Satellite
PayloadRocket Length:28 inches
Engines: B4-4.B6-4,C6-3.C6-5Package:6"x21"
Printed
Poly BagPack: 24 each
Wt.: 7 lbs.
Cube: 2.35 cu. ft.
c.
ARROWNo. 1983
Skill Level 2Six-Fin Sport Model Rocket Length:18.75 inches Engines: A8-3, B4-4, B8-5, C6-5Package: 6" x 16" printed poly bagPack: 24 each Wt.: 4 lbs. Cube: 2.35 cu. ft.
•
NEW 1987 MODEL ROCKET KITS
D.
SKINNY-MININo. 0880
Skill Level 1Long and Lean!
Rocket Length: 29.4 inches Engines:1/2A3-2T (First Flight), 1/2A3-4T,A3-4T. A10-3T
Package: 6" x 12" printedpoly bag Pack: 24 each
Wt.: 3 lbs.
Cube: .75 cu. ft.
CLIPPERNo. 1979
Skill Level 2High-Performance Two-Stage
Sport Model Rocket Length:22.88 inches Engines:
Booster: A8-0, B6-0, C6-0Upper Stage: A8-5, B4-6, B6-6,
B8-5, C6-5, C6-7
Package: 6" x 21" printedpoly bag Pack: 24 each Wt.:
3 lbs. Cube: 1.23 cu. ft.
F.
NIMBUSNo. 1971
Skill Level 3Futuristic Fighter!
Rocket Length: 17.4 inchesEngines: B4-4 , B4-6, B6-4,
B8-5, C5-3, C6-3, C6-5, C6-7
Package: 6" x 16" printed poly bagPack: 24 each Wt.: 4 lbs. Cube: 1.23 cu. ft.
EXPLORERNo. 1974
Skill Level 3Deep Space Exploration Ship RocketLength: 18.75 inches Engines: A8-3,B4-4. B6-4, B8-5, C6-5 Package:6" x 16" printed poly bag Pack:24 each Wt.: 4 lbs. Cube:.75 cu. ft.
INTERCEPTOR IINo. 1973
Skill Level 3Exotic Fighter AircraftRocket Length: 25.75 inches EnginesA8-3. B4-4, B6-4. B8-5, C6-3, C6-5Package: 6" x 21" printed poly bagPack: 24 each Wt.: 6 lbs.
Cube 2.35 cu. ft.\\
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LONGSHOTNo. 1980
Skill Level 1Long, Tall, and Easy-To-Build
Rocket Length: 40.75 inchesEngines: A8-3. B4-2. B4-4, B6-4. B8-5.C5-3,
C6-3.C6-5 Package: 6" x 21" printed poly bagPack: 24 each Wt.: 4 lbs. Cube: .99 cu. ft.
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J.
DER V-3No. 1970
Skill Level 2Der Really Big Fun!
Rocket Length: 25 inchesEngines: D12-3 (First Flight),
D12-5 Package: 6" x 21"gusseted poly bag Pack:
24 each Wt.: 9 lbs. Cube:
5.14 cu. ft.
K.
GEMINI TITANNo. 1978
Skill Level 2Historic Scale Model of First U.S. Two-Man Orbital Mission
Rocket Length: 19.38 inches Engines: A8-3,B6-4,B8-5, C6-5Package: 6" x 21" printed poly bag Pack: 24 each
Wt.: 4 lbs. Cube: 2.35 cu. ft.
K.
L.
NINJANo. 0882
Skill Level 1High-Performance Sport Model
Rocket Length: 10.56 inchesEngines: 1/2A3-4T, A3-4T. A10-3T
Package: 6" x 12" printed poly bagPack: 24 each Wt.: 2 lbs.
Cube: .75 cu ft.
All Estes Model Rocket Kits Feature Brilliant Full-Color Panels With U.P.C.'s.
-MJU'iH;!!
Estes is model rocketry! Over 1,000,000 peopleparticipate every year. Model rocketry is sofe,fun, and educational. As the world's leader in
model rocketry and model rocketry products,Estes is proud to announce a new product line- Model Rocketry Computer Software.
IN SEARCH OF SPACE:INTRODUCTION TO MODEL ROCKETRY
This double-sided software disk contains infor
mation on the following: MODELROCKET FLIGHTPROFILE • PARTS OF A MODEL ROCKET • MODELROCKET ENGINE CLASSIFICATION • MODEL
ROCKETRY SAFETY CODE and MORE!
Explains the Basics of Model Rocketry!No. 9025 Package: 7" x 10" x 1"Plastic AlbumWith Full-Color Cover
Pack: 12 ea. Wt.: 11 lbs. Cube .57 cu. ft.
Both products are for use on the Apple He and HeComputers. A minimum of 64K of memory is required.A color monitor is recommended to secure the mostenjoyment and value from the graphics on these programs. Packaging includes UPC's and hang tabs.
INTERACTIVE TEXT
AND
ENTERTAINING GRAPHICS!
90 DAY WARRANTY
FLIGHT:AERODYNAMICS OF MODEL ROCKETRY
This double-sided two-disk software set covers
the following topics in-depth: FORCES ON FLYING OBJECTS • AERODYNAMICS • CENTER OFGRAVITY/CENTER OF PRESSURE • STABILITYTeaches the Principles of Flight!No. 9026 Package: 7" x 10" x 1"Pack: 12 ea. Wt.: 12 lbs. Cube: .57 cu. ft.
Programs authored by Bob Cannon andMike Dorffler
©Copyright Estes Industries, 1986. All rights reserved. Graphics created with BLAZING PADDLESby Baudville. Animation created with TAKE 1 byBaudville. (FLIGHT only) Apple is registered tradematkot Apple Computer, Inc.
SIZZLER Flying ModelRocketry Starter Set
No.
1432
Skill
Level 1
Our best value for the serious rocketry enthusiast.Just updated. Now includes:The almost 2 foot tall Sizzler rocket featuringhigh performance design for flights to 900 feetand recovery via parachute.Completely assembled Electron Beam LaunchController.
Heavy-duty Poria-Pad Launch PadThree engines, igniters, and recovery wadding Plusthe Mini Alpha Book of Model RocketryAll enclosed in our deluxe reusable range boxwith handle. Wrapper is also new!
Requires 4 AAalkaline bqtteries, white glue, plas-tic cement paint, and finishing supplies—Not Included.
ENGINES: A8-3. B4-4, B6-4. B8-5, C6-5Package: 133/e" x 195/e" x 3Ve"Reusable box with full-color wrapper.Pack: 12 each Wt.: 30 lbs. Cube: 5.94 cu. ft.
BEST BUYS FOR 1987
ALPHA III Flying ModelRocketry Starter Set
No.
1406
Skill
Level 1
Our most popular starter set ever has beennewly updated to include state-of-the-art assembled Electron Beam Launch Controller.
The all-time favorite, parachute-recovery,Alpha III Rocket and rugged Porta-PadLaunch Pad, plus 3 engines, igniters, recovery wadding and the Mini Alpha Book arealso included. To reflect these revisions, the
packaging has just been updated too! This setis sure to be your best seller. Requires 4 AA alkaline batteries, white glue, and finishingsupplies—Not Included.
ENGINES: 1/2A6-2 , A8-3. A8-5, B4-4, B4-6, B6-4,
B6-6, B8-5, C6-5, C6-7Package: 8" x 19" x 3W Reusable range boxwith full-color wrapper.Pack: 12 each Wt.: 30 lbs. Cube: 5.07 cu. ft.
DISCOVERY Flying ModelRocketry Starter Set
The most complete starter set ever!
Discovery rocket over 2 feet tall, no paintingrequired, and parachute recovery.Hitch-Hiker piggyback glider with glide duration times over 30 seconds.
Assembled Electron Beam Launch Controller,the latest in launch control technology.Porta-Pad Launch Pad, accommodates all
Estes rockets.Three engines, igniters, and recovery wadding. Plus the Mini Alpha Book of Rocketry.Requires white glue, plastic cement and 4 AAalkaline batteries—Not Included.
Engines: B6-4, B8-5, C6-5Package: 10V2" x 255/s" x 4V2"Full-Color Display Box with Viewing WindowsPack: 6 each Wt.: 14 lbs. Cube: 4.57 cu. ft.
X-15 READY-TO-FLY FLYING MODEL ROCKET SETNo. 0716
Features assembled X-15 rocket plane with scale decor and parachuterecovery. Plus easy-to-assemble launch control system, two high-performance model rocket engines, recovery wadding, and igniters. Package 9" x 181/i" x 31/2" Full-Color Display Box with Window.Pack: 12 each Wt.: 23 lbs. Cube: 5.07 cu. ft.
X-15
ROCKET PLANE
POWER KITNo. 1741
PLAN-O-GRAMSColorful assortments tailored tomake the most of any retailer'sspace from 2' x 4' to 8' x 5'Each plan-o-gram features all the product necessary for a complete modelrocket department. End caps, starters setsonly, ready-to-fly, and plan-o-grams withand without engines-even a behind-the-counter engine display.No need to be an expert, all productsare chosen to complement andprovide excellent turnoverbusiness. For more information
contact your Estes distributoror sales representative.
Includes 5 High-Performance Model
Rocket Engines,Rocket Igniters,Parachute and Re
covery Wadding.(Recommended foruse with X-15 Rocket
Plane Ready-To-FlyModel Rocket Set
No. 0716.)Package: 7" x 10"Full-Color Blister
Card
Pack: 12
each Wt.: 3 lbs.
Cube: .5 cu. ft.
RETAILER'S
PARTS
ASSORTMENTNo. 2242
If you've had difficulty obtaining those model rocket partsyour customers want, this assortment is the solution!
Only the most popular partshave been carefully selected.The assortment contains
enough materials to constructor repair a minimum of 36rockets.
Order this assortment for one
low price and you have acomplete parts selection forthose special customers. It'sthe easy and profitable wayto carry model rocket parts!Pack: 1 each Wt.: 6 lbs.Cube: .76 cu. ft.
RETAILER'S
PARTS
ASSORTMENT
m
<& ONLY $125.95
MODEL ROCKETRY VIDEO
No. 2790
Nothing sells a model rocket better than seeing a model rocket fly.Now you can show your customers real flying model rockets andthe excitement they generate. Available on both VHS and Betavideo casettes, this 5V? minute model rocketry program is directedat consumers of all ages. Informative and fun to watch, this videois sure to increase your model rocket sales!
A 30 second commercial video and a model rocketry safety videoare also available. Write Estes Industries, Sales Dept. 1295 H Street,Penrose, CO 81240.
Estes Packaging Sells!launch area requirements, and product specifications.
During 1987 Estes engine, igniter, and recoverywadding packages will also begin reflecting packaging revisions, including the addition of UPC symbols.
Thisall adds up to more consumer interest and plussales in your Estes model rocketry department.
All Estes starter sets are packaged in boxes andfeature full-color packaging.
Estes model rocket kits are packaged in printedpoly bags with strong built-in headers and full-colorpanels. Other Estes packaging features include UPCsymbols, skill level rating, recommended engines,
SALES AIDS AND SERVICES
BUILT-UP DISPLAY MODEL ROCKETSEstes Industries supplies retailerswithhundreds of great looking display models each year. Ifyou'd like d constructed model rocket ortwo to display in your model rocketry department, contact yourEstes distributor or write Estes Industries.
MODEL ROCKETRY DEMONSTRATIONSEstes Industries sponsors many model rocketry demonstrations inshopping malls and retailer parking lots each year. Demonstrationsare easily the most exciting way to attract customers and increaseyour model rocket sales.
MODEL ROCKET ADVERTISING CLIP ARTA complete booklet of advertising clip art for Estes starter sets, kits,engines and accessories is available to assist in preparation ofnewspaper, circular, and magazine ads.
MODEL ROCKETRY VIDEOSA 51/2 minute model rocketry program is available on VHS or Betavideo cassettes for in-store presentation and promotion. ProductNo. 2790 on your Estes order form.
P.O.P. MATERIALSPoint-Of-Purchase display materials such as full-color posters, modelrocket department signs, reference charts, and various other postersand charts are available to promote the retailer's model rocketrydepartment.
SCHOOLS AND CLUBSModel rockets are safe, fun, and educational. To assist retailers indeveloping local school and club model rocketry programs, a complete packet of educational materials is available.Product No. 1452 on your Estes order form.
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THE 1987 ESTES CATALOGNo. 2869
The 1987 Estes Catalog features thecomplete Estes line of fine-qualitymodel rocket starter sets, kits,engines,accessories, and more, plus lots ofhelpful information about the hobbyof model rocketry.The 72 page catalog measures 51/2"x 81/2" and isfull-color throughout. Requested and enjoyed by thousandsof model rocketeers each year, theEstes Catalog is sure to be one ofyour most powerful sales aids.Pack: 200 each Wt.: 28 lbs.
Cube: .67 cu. ft.
ESTES INDUSTRIES, 1295 H STREET, PENROSE, CO 81240 USAPHONE (303) 372-6565 TELEX 283625 ESCO UR
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