S.S. Cassiopeia
Kit# 1369
Black Paper Hang Tag
Designer: Unknown
Production Years: 1981-1982
Retail Pricing Range: $6.00
Rarity: Rare
Description: Estes S.S. Cassiopeia model rocket kit #1369 was produced in the early 1980s with black hang tag and multi color 'Model Rocketry" emblem along with a multi color facecard including blue S.S. Cassiopeia rocket against a yellow/rose/white background.
The S.S. Cassiopeia is a skill level 3 kit with futuristic interplanetary voyager design by Estes engineers. It is powered with 18mm engines and Estes estimates that the furturistic rocket is capable of reaching 900 feet. The rocket employs a 12" parachute for safe recovery.
The kit features three main body tubes, plastic nose cone, adapter rings, die cut balsa for fins, three wood dowels, an engine mounting system, rear stabilizing ring, multi color decal sheet, launch lug and instruction sheet.
This kit is quite scarce and highly desireable due to it's infrequent appearance on eBay and expensive pricing along with two years of catalog availability. During November 2009, the Ye Olde Rocket Forum community selected the S.S Cassiopeia as one of the Top 20 Exotic kits.
Additional information can be found at the following links;
JimZ Kit Plan Link: Estes1369
Essense Model Rocket Reviews: PD Rocketry Clone Link
Specifications: Length: 32.0", Diameter: 0.976", Weight: 2.2 oz.
Recommended 18 mm Engines: B4-2, B4-4, B6-2, B6-4, B8-5, C6-5, C6-7
Fortin Collection Status: One Original Kit and One Operational Rocket
Estes Catalog Artwork
Kit Value Appreciation: Basis Joe Warner (Mojo) 2004-2005 eBay Records
Sale
Date |
Price |
Comments |
| $43.00
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| 8/19/2004 |
$45.00 |
Opened
Kit |
| 9/4/2004 |
$41.00 |
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| 10/10/2004 |
$40.00 |
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| 11/16/2004 |
$32.59
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| 12/12/2004 |
$33.00 |
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| 12/12/2004 |
$41.50 |
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| 5/1/2005 |
$41.76 |
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| 8/1/2005 |
$37.05 |
Opened
Kit |
| 10/21/2005 |
$40.05 |
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Avg
Price - 8 Kits |
$39.12 |
2004-2005 |
Avg
Price - 2 Kits |
$118.00 |
2008-2009 |
Price
Increase |
202% |