Meteor
Kit# 1370
Orange Skill Level Paper Hang Tag
Images by Gerry Fortin
Designer: Unknown
Production Years: 1981-1984
Retail Pricing Range: $3.50-$5.25
Rarity: Very Scarce
Description: Estes Meteor model rocket kit #1370 appeared in the Estes 1981 through 1984 catalogs. The kit utilizes an orange paper hang tag and a simple uniform darker orange facecard with an overlaid gray Meteor rocket. The Meteor is a simple skill level 1 kit for 18mm engines and recovery with a streamer. The kit features a body tube, plastic nose cone, die cut balsa sheets, an engine mounting system, decal sheet, launch lug and instruction sheet.
I consider this kit to be quite scarce and probably rare based on a small number of eBay appearances. However, there are no unique features for this kit that would make it a desireable collector's item on stand alone basis.
Additional information can be found at the following links;
JimZ Kit Plan Link: Estes1370
Oldrocketplans.com Estes1370
Specifications: Length: 18.6", Diameter: 0.976", Weight: 0.94 oz.
Recommended 18 mm Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5, C6-7
Estes Catalog Artwork
