Mars Snooper II
Kit# 1220
Green Skill Level Facecard and Hang Tag
Damon Era
Images by Gerry Fortin
Designer: Gene Street
Production Years: 1975-1980
Retail Pricing Range: $3.95-$6.75
Rarity: Very Scarce
Description: Estes release of redesigned 1220 Mars Snooper II with green skill level facecard and green hang tag packaging. The kit is numbered with only #1220 marking. The most obvious design changes for Mars Snooper II as compared to the K-20 Mars Snooper include touch down pads vs. the historical wing pods, lowering the position of upper level fins and redesign of color scheme.
Comparison of Mars Snooper (K20/1220) and Mars Snooper II Facecards
Estes advertised the Mars Snooper and Mars Snooper II as having a futuristic appearance of a real spaceship and was a "Fascinating Design" for demonstration launches.
The kit features two body tubes, seven balsa nose cones of various sizes, two balsa sheets for fins, a balsa adapter, large and small adaptor set, stage coupler, engine mount, launch lug, 18" parachute and instructions.
Additional information can be found at the following links;
JimZ Kit Plan Link: Estes K20
Essense Model Rocket Reviews: 4X Upscale of Mars Snooper II
Specifications: Length (21.7 in), Weight (2.2 oz), Diameter (0.95 in)
Recommended 18 mm Engines: A8-3, B6-4, C6-5
Even an A8-3 engine could be considered under powered for a model of this size and weight.
Estes Catalog Artwork
