Alien Explorer
Kit# 1372
Black Paper Hang Tag
Designer: Unknown
Production Years: 1981-1982
Retail Pricing Range: $7.50
Rarity: Very Scarce
Description: Estes Alien Explorer model rocket kit #1372 appeared only in the 1981 and 1982 catalogs. The kit utilizes the black hang tag and multi color 'Model Rocketry" emblem along with a multi color facecard including green Alien Explorer rocket against an orange/gold background.
The Alien Explorer is a skill level 3 kit with a dramatic and futuristic interplanetary voyager design by Estes engineers. It is powered with 18mm engines and employs an 18" parachute for safe recovery.
The kit features two main body tubes and parachute compartment tube, plastic nose cone, multiple adapter rings, two die cut balsa sheets, three wood dowels, die cut card sheet, an engine mounting system, multi color decal sheet, launch lug and instruction sheet.
I consider this kit to be very scarce and highly desireable due to it's infrequent appearance on eBay and expensive pricing along with two years of catalog availability. The Alien Explorer has always been a sought after kit by the Estes model rocket collecting community and was selected to the Top 20 Exotic Kit list during November 2009 by the Ye Olde Rocket Forum members.
Additional information can be found at the following links;
JimZ Kit Plan Link: Estes1372
Essense Model Rocket Reviews: PD Rocketry Clone Link
Specifications: Length: 45.0", Diameter: 0.976", Weight: 2.43 oz.
Recommended 18 mm Engines: B6-2, B6-4, B8-5, C6-5
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