Estes - (Astron) Gyroc (K-24 or #1224) Gallery

[JAL3]

Welcome to the Estes (Astron) Gyroc (K-24 or #1224) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Estes (Astron) Gyroc (K-24 or #1224) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


BMS: Gyroc: K24
Estes: (Astron) Gyroc: K-24 or #1224
McCoy's Micro Wonder Works (MMWW): Gyroc Tri-Fin: #284
Thrustline: Gyroc: TACL-009



as well as any upscales, downscales, clones, kitbashes or other derivative works. Even Goonies qualify!

[JAL3]

Estes (Astron) Gyroc (K-24 or #1224) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/estes.gif Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Astron Gyroc Also known as: Gyroc

NUMBER: K-24 or #1224

Introduced: 1965
Final Year: 1983
Designer:

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Helicopter
Stages: 1
Length: 9.75"
Diameter: 0.736"
Span:
Weight: 0.58 oz

Mfg. Description: Sky-high performance, plus a unique, dependable recovery system, make this model a perfect addition to your rocket fleet. With light weight and streamlined design, the Gyroc soars to amazing altitudes. Helicopter recovery brings it back gently, close to the launcher. A $1.25 value, the Gyroc is available only as a free bonus when you order $5.00 or more of other kits and supplies. (Estes 1967 Catalog)

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This rocket did not appear in the 1968 Catalog.

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Excellent performance and amazing recovery system make the unique Gyroc a "bird" you'll want to own. Its unusual design gives this rocket the ability to reach high altitudes and return safely with helicopter rocovery for minimum drift with wind. Comes complete with all instructions and parts. Engines not included. (Estes 1969 Catalog)



Advertising Liveries

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-gyroc%20k24-1967%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1967 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-gyroc%20k24-1969%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1969 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-gyroc%20k24-1970%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1970 Catalog

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-gyroc%20k24-1971%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1971 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-gyroc%20k24-1972%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1972 Catalog

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-gyroc%20k24-1973%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1973 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-gyroc%20k24-1974%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1974 Catalog

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-gyroc%20k24-1977%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1977 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-gyroc%20k24-1978%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1978 Catalog

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-gyroc%20k24-1980%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1980 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-gyroc%20k24-1981%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1981 Catalog

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-gyroc%20k24-1982%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1982 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-gyroc%20k24-1983%20cat%20livery.jpg Estes 1983 Catalog



Face Card(s)

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-gyroc%20k24-facecard.jpg



First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also: LINKS
EMRR (http://archive.rocketreviews.com/reviews/all/plan_est_gyroc.shtml)
RocketReviews (http://www.rocketreviews.com/gyroc---estes-24-1965-1983.html)
Mfg. Page


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

[JAL3]

MMWW (Estes) Gyroc Tri-Fin (#284) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/MMWW.gif McCoy's Micro Wonder Works (MMWW)

MODEL NAME: Gyroc Tri-Fin Also known as:

NUMBER: #284

Introduced: 2002
Final Year:
Designer: John McCoy

Type: Sport, Downscale
Motor Mount: 1x6mm or 1x10.5mm
Recovery: Helicopter
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: DESC



Advertising Liveries

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/mmww-(estes)%20gyroc%20trifin%20284-plan%20livery.jpg



Face Card(s)

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/mmww-(estes)%20gyroc%20trifin%20284-facecard.jpg



First post in this thread featuring this rocket. (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?p=176619#post176619)

See Also: LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MicroMaxRockets/)


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

[JAL3]

Thrustline Gyroc (TACL-009) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/thrustline.gif Thrustline Aerospace

MODEL NAME: Gyroc Also known as:

NUMBER: TACL-009

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Sport, Clone
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Helicopter
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: DESC



Advertising Liveries

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/thrustline-gyroc%20tacl009-2008%20web%20livery.jpg Thrustline 2008 Web Ad



Face Card(s)




Instruction Header(s)





First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also: LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

[JAL3]

BMS Gyroc (K24) Basic Information.

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/logos/bms.gif Balsa Machining Service (BMS)

MODEL NAME: Gyroc Also known as:

NUMBER: K24

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Sport, Helicopter, Clone
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Helicopter
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description:



Advertising Liveries





Face Card(s)




Instruction Header(s)





First post in this thread featuring this rocket. (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?19885-Estes-%28Astron%29-Gyroc-%28K-24-or-1224%29-Gallery&p=334022#post334022)

See Also: LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page (http://www.balsamachining.com/#)


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

[Micromeister]

Over the years i've built several size Gyrocs. From the original to a 3X upscale.. but never had much luck with the things.
Seems no matter how lightly I built or got the fin tabs to work the helicopter recovery always landed with the Nose Stuck in the ground at least an 1" or so.
Not to bad in soft grass fields but hard packed summer fields did in most after just a couple flights.

Sometime mid 80's someone suggested perhaps adding a 3rd fin "might" help lower the recovery speed. A couple tries later mine still don't recovery all that softly but at least doesn't crimp the tube so badly.
thought I'd try a Micro version to see if that would be soft enough to bring the Gyroc down without sticking staight up in the grass or ground.
NOPE! even this TINY 4.2gram T2+ size model comes in pretty fast and sticks stright up in the grass or ground. Spins really well but I guess it's something I'm doing? A fun flyer anyway.

Post copied with permission

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[gdjsky01]

Built from the BMS Clone Kit



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Launched on a 1/2A6-2 - Good flight!

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[Jiffycoil]

Nice rocket Jeff.

[JAL3]

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