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Nomad
Kit# 1344
Rainbow Paper Hang Tag - Large Letters
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Designers: Unknown
Production Years: 1980-1982
Retail Pricing Range: $5.00-$5.50
Rarity: Very Scarce
Description: Estes Nomad model rocket kit #1344 was marketed for only three years during 1980 through 1982 catalogs. The kit utilizes the rainbow paper hang tag and multi color 'Model Rocketry" emblem along with a maroon, purple and blue facecard including a multi color Nomad rocket. At over 44 inches, the Nomad was one of the taller Estes kits on the market during the early 1980's.
The Nomad is a skill level 2 scale like model of a ICBM surface to surface missile. The model using a plastic fin unit surrounding an 18mm engine mount rather than traditional balsa fins. It is powered with 18mm engines and employs an 12" parachute for safe recovery.
The kit features main body tube, payload body tube, plastic nose cone halves and tube adaptor halves, plastic fin unit halves, an engine mounting system, multi color decal sheet, launch lug and instruction sheet.
Additional information can be found at the following links;
Ye Olde Rocket Shoppe Kit Plan Link: Estes1344
Specifications: Length: 44.25", Diameter: 0.976", Weight: 1.48 oz.
Recommended 18 mm Engines: A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, B14-5, C6-5, C6-7
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