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 "Alt-USB" Altimeter
Adrel Poland
Operational

1

Manufacturer website: www.Adrel.com.pl
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 "How High SP" Altimeter
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Winged Shadow Systems
Operational

1

The small and lightweight device combines an altimeter and a battery board to create a completely self-contained, self-powered altitude measuring instrument.

Size (excluding LED): 0.8 x 1.3 x 0.5 inches (20 x 33 x 12 mm)
Weight (with batteries): 0.25 oz (7.2 grams)

Manufacturer website: www.WingedShadow.com

Picture: Estes Alpha rocket

Flightlog:

# Date Temp. Rocket Engine (prod. year) Altitude in meters (feet)
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1 20.09.09 25°C Alpha Estes A8-5 (1981) 1 (3) Power loss at apogee due to high ejection forces.
2 20.09.09 25°C Alpha Estes B6-4 (1977) 178 (584) No padding however I got lucky on this flight.

3 27.09.09 23°C Alpha MOOG*NICO A8-3 (1988) 75 (246) Device now sufficiently padded in payload bay tube.
4 27.09.09 23°C Alpha MOOG*NICO A8-3 (1988) 73 (240)
5 27.09.09 23°C Alpha Estes A8-3 (1977) 65 (213)
6 27.09.09 23°C Alpha Estes B6-4 (1977) 161 (528)
7 27.09.09 23°C Alpha Estes B6-4 (1977) 153 (502)
8 05.09.10 33°C Silver Streak Estes C6-7 344 (1128)
9 05.09.10 33°C Silver Streak Estes C6-7 Failed Video onboard
10 05.09.10 33°C Silver Streak Estes C6-7 237 (777) Video onboard
11 27.09.10 16°C Alpha Estes B6-4 160 (525)
12 27.09.10 16°C Alpha Estes C6-7 407 (1335)
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 Alpha Book of Model Rockets (Mattel)

1

Mattel's version of the "Alpha Book of Model Rockets" in German language.
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 Altitrak
2232
Estes Industries
Operational

1

This originaly was made by Cox Manufacturing Company, Inc.
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 Altitrak
2232
Estes Industries

1
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 Astron Launch Control System
2212
Estes Industries
1976 - 1989
Mint (unopened)

1
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 Big Foot - Launch System
90-2208
Estes Industries (Mattel)
Mint (unopened)

2
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 COLDPOWER rocket propellant
3404
Estes Industries
Liquid

1
With the advent of the knowledge that the RP-100 propellant (i.e. R-12 refrigerant)

destroys the ozone layer, the cold power line was discontinued in 1977.
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 Coldpower Engine
Estes Industries
1972 - 1976
Liquid
Operational

1
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 Coldpower Engine
80364
Estes Industries
Liquid
Mint unused

1
Engine designation is XR-100

This is a rocket engine used with Estes Land Rockets and the XS-1 Space Shuttle.
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 Designers Special
Estes Industries
Mint (unopened)

1
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 Electron Beam
2220
Estes Industries
1986
Mint (unopened)

1

The "blue" plastic version was sold from 1986 to 1991.
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 Emergency Repair Kit
Estes Industries

5

Contents:

2x Launch Lugs
2x Screw Eyes
2x Sandpaper
1x White Glue Packet
1x Recovery Wadding
1x 12" Parachute
1x 12' Shroud Line
1x Tape Disks
1x 1/8" Shock Cord
1x 1/4" Shock Cord
1x Launch Rod Safety Cap with Universal Safety Key
1x Shock Cord Mount
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 Engine
Canaroc Space Models
Solid
Mint (unopened)

1

Type: B4-4
Manufacture date: 11-6-1979
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 Engine
Centuri Engineering Company
Solid
Mint (unopened)

1

Type: A4-6M and B4-3M
Manufacture date: 7-25-1975 and 149-3-1973
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 Engine
Cox Manufacturing Company
Solid
Mint (unopened)

1

Type: A6-4 and C6-4
Manufacture date: 04-20-1971 and 01-25.1971
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 Engine
Estes Industries
Mint (unopened)

1

Type: D12-3
Manufacture date: Unkown
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 Engine
Estes Industries
Mint (unopened)

1

Type: 1/4A3-4T
Manufacture date: Unkown
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 Engine
Estes Industries
Items mint (opened)

1

Type: A8-0
Manufacture date: Unkown
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 Engine
Estes Industries
Solid
Mint (unopened)

2

These B6-4 engines were made by Estes for the German company Umarex and were manufactured in 1983.

Includes:

5 Engines
5 Solar Igniters
1 12" Parachute
1 Recovery Wadding
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 Engine
MPC
1970 - 1971
Solid
Mint (unopened)

1

Type: 1/2A3-3, 1/2A3-5m, A3-6m and B3-5m
Manufacture date: all 26 Juli 1971
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 Estes Model Rocket Altimeter
2246
Estes Industries
2013
Operational

1
Mike Dorffler and Mike Fritz
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 Estes Videos
Estes Industries

1

- Here is an Estes VHS video "Estes Model Rocket Demo".
Part #002791 Length: 30 min.

- The other is "Model Rocketry - The Last Frontier" starring none other than William Shatner, Star Trek's Captain Kirk.
Part #002792
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 FM Transmitter
Conrad Electronics
Operational

1

This is a transmitter using FM band width and was a kit made by Conrad Electronics.
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 Foxmitter-3
Competition Model Rockets
Operational

1

Model rocket transmitter for use with 27MHz bandwidth.

Power output: 100 milliwatts
Range: 5 miles in the air. Less than a mile on the ground.
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 Futuristic Parts Assortment
1465
Estes Industries
1982 - 1987

1
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 Launch System
44 5030
Cox Manufacturing Company
1971 - 1972
Operational

1

Here I have a perfect condition working launcher made by Cox Manufacturing Company, Inc. in the early 70's.
It's only been used 2 or 3 times to launch rockets.
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 Launch System
44 5030
Cox Manufacturing Company
1971 - 1972
Items mint (opened)

1

In mint condition rocket launch system made by Cox Manufacturing Company, Inc. in the early 70's.
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 Parto Pad (Mattel)
90-2217
Estes Industries (Mattel)
1978 - 1979
Mint (unopened)

1
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 Post Card #2
Estes Industries

1

This is post card number 2.

  • Picture as it was really taken. Note: ARCAS is now readable.

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    		 Post Card #3
    Estes Industries

    1

    This is post card number 3.
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    		 Post card #1
    Estes Industries

    1

    This is post card number 1.
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    		 Post card #4
    Estes Industries

    1

    This is post card number 4 that was included in a catalog dated 1967.
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    		 Post card #5
    Estes Industries

    1

    This is post card number 5 that was included in a catalog I got dated 1967.
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    		 Poster - Centuri Model Rocket Headquarters
    Centuri Engineering Company
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    		 Predicted Altitude Computer
    9015
    Estes Industries

    1

    Downloads:
  • Instructions

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    Centuri Engineering Company

    1

    Handbook Operating Manual.
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    		 Publication
    Estes Industries

    1

    I'm very proud of having this publication in my collection.
    Model Rocket News Library Collection is a product Estes put together (Cat # 84775)
    Beginning with Volume 1, 1963 up to 1979 the best issues have been combined. Also one mint 1980 Estes catalog and MRN from 1983 is included.
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    		 Publication
    Estes Industries

    1

    Estes Library Collection Model Rocketry
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    		 Remote Electrical Firing Unit
    5113
    Estes Industries
    Mint (unopened)

    1

    Remote electrical system made by Vashon Industries for use with any cold propellant rockets.
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    		 Rocket Rack
    Centuri Engineering Company
    Mint (unopened)

    4

    Unopened Centuri rocket stands.
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    		 Solar Launch Controller
    Estes Industries
    Operational

    1

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    		 Solar Launch Controller
    Estes Industries
    Operational

    1

    This controller is unused but unfortunately the black sticker is fading badly :-(
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    		 Solar Launch Controller
    Estes Industries
    Mint (unopened)

    1
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    		 Solar Launch Controller
    90-1300
    Estes Industries (Mattel)
    1978 - 1979
    Mint (unopened)

    1
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    		 Windsock
    122890
    Estes Industries
    1986 - 1987
    Mint (unopened)

    1
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