Stinger
Kit# 1905
Gold, Black and White Facecard
Black Paper Hang Tag
Image from eBay
Designer: Unknown
Production Years: 1983-1986
Retail Pricing Range: $3.95-$4.95
Rarity: Moderately Scarce
Description: Estes Stinger model rocket kit #1905 was produced in the mid 1980s with the black paper hang tag and a combination white, gold and black colored facecard.
The Stinger is a high performance skill level 1 kit with typical three fin design. It is powered by 18mm engines and Estes estimates that the sport rocket is capable of flights up to 1000 feet. The rocket uses steamer recovery due to high altitudes and being light weight.
Kit Contents: The kit contains a main body tube, plastic nose cone, die cut balsa for fins, 18mm engine mount, launch lug and instruction sheet.
Availability: I've rated the kit as moderately scarce as eBay appearances are infrequent. However, there are not special kit attributes that make the #1905 Stinger an attractive collector's item. The Stinger is another Estes 3FN type rocket.
Additional information can be found at the following links;
Ye Olde Rocket Shoppe Kit Plan Link: Estes1905
Specifications: Length: 13.5", Diameter: 0.976", Weight: 0.98 oz.
Recommended 18 mm Engines: A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, B8-5, C6-5
Estes Catalog Artwork
