Astron Mark
Kit# K-2
Yellow Paper Hang Tag - Pre Damon Era
White Vertical Facecard
Images by Gerry Fortin
Designer: G. Harry Stine
Production Years: Estimated 1966-1969
Retail Pricing Range: $1.25
Rarity: Rare
Description: Vertical Image; pre-Damon Era Astron Mark from later 60's. White face card/instruction sheet with red border and pre-printed "Only $1.25". Has the seamed white cardboard tube. Face card is the front of the instructions - All kits were marked as Astron and used Cat. No. and "K" (Kit No.) numbers.
Features included main body tube (white cardboard w/seam), balsa nose cone, balsa sheet, engine mounting parts, crepe streamer, rubber band shock cord, launch lug, screw eye, pattern sheet and instructions.
Additional information can be found at the following links;
JimZ Kit Plan Link: Estes K-2
Specifications: Length (9.1 in), Weight (0.7 oz), Diameter (0.765 in)
Recommended 18 mm Engines: 1/2A6-2, A5-4, A8-3, B6-4, C6-5
Estes Catalog Artwork