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JAL3
7th February 2009, 06:53 AM
Welcome to the Estes (Astron) Constellation (K-35 or #1235) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Estes (Astron) Constellation (K-35 or #1235) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Estes: (Astron) Constellation: K-35 or #1235
Thrustline: Constellation: TACL-30



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

JAL3
7th February 2009, 06:53 AM
Estes (Astron) Constellation (K-35 or #1235) Basic Information.

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

MODEL NAME: Astron Constellation Also known as: Constellation

NUMBER: K-35 or #1235

Introduced: 1969
Final Year: 1978
Designer: Gene Street

Type: Payload
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 16.2"
Diameter: 0.976"
Span:
Weight: 1 oz

Mfg. Description: The perfect high performance bird for single stage payload work or just flying for fun. The long slender lines and the "landing shocks" at each fin tip lend the appearance of a space vehicle of the future. Parachute recovery, "see-though" payload section plus a quick change engine mount make the Constellation easy to fly and reliable. Kit comes complete with all parts and instructions (less engines). (Estes 1969 Catalog)

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1970 Catalog text identical to 1969 Catalog



Advertising Liveries

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-constellation%20k35-1969%20cat%20livery.jpg 1969 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-constellation%20k35-1970%20cat%20livery.jpg 1970 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-constellation%20k35-1971%20cat%20livery.jpg 1971 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-constellation%20k35-1972%20cat%20livery.jpg 1972 Catalog
http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-constellation%20k35-1973%20cat%20livery.jpg 1973 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-constellation%20k35-1975%20cat%20livery.jpg 1975 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-constellation%20k35-1976%20cat%20livery.jpg 1976 Catalog
http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-constellation%20k35-1977%20cat%20livery.jpg 1977 Catalog http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-constellation%20k35-1978%20cat%20livery.jpg 1978 Catalog



Face Card(s)

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-constellation%20k35-face%200.jpg http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-constellation%20k35-face%200a.jpg http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-constellation%20k35-face%201.jpg


Instruction Header(s)

http://www.rocketryforum.com/images/galleries/liveries/estes-constellation%20k35-instr%201.jpg



First post in this thread featuring this rocket. (http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?37298-Estes-%28Astron%29-Constellation-Gallery&p=347410#post347410)

See Also: LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews (http://www.rocketreviews.com/constellation---estes-1235-k-35-1969-1978.html)
Mfg. Page


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

JAL3
7th February 2009, 06:53 AM
Thrustline Constellation (TACL-30) Basic Information.

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

MODEL NAME: Constellation Also known as:

NUMBER: TACL-030

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer:

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

Mfg. Description:



Advertising Liveries





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.

Fishhead
12th June 2012, 05:29 AM
This is my recently finished clone with a vintage payload section and nose cone.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l529/rmortis/DSC02387.jpg

sandman
12th June 2012, 05:56 PM
I have lots of them!

One of my two favorites along with the Astron Sprint.

86643

OH...and my Goony Constepation.86645

Gary Byrum
12th June 2012, 06:48 PM
This is the up scale I made using a BT 60 and a hand turned nose cone standing 28" tall.

86647