Estes - Alien Space Probe (#2038) Gallery

T4 Alien Space Probe was the next kit downscale using 1/16" skewer sticks for the landing gear.
Decided to use School bus yellow just to make it a bit different. Very Zippy off the pad even at T4, I haven't been able to catch it with my digital camera yet but we'll keep trying it's a fun flyer for sure. 1/2" x 18" yellow teflon tape Streamer/wadding keeps it coming back for more


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What a fun building and flying BT-60 size rocket.

Sorry this post should be the first post of this thread not the micro downscale but hey they are both Alien Space probes LOL!!!

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Welcome to the Estes - Alien Space Probe (#2038) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Estes - Alien Space Probe (#2038) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Estes: Alien Space Probe: #2038
Estes: Alien Space Probe: #7502
McCoy's Micro Wonder Works: (Estes) Alien Space Probe: #291



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

Estes Alien Space Probe (#2038) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Alien Space Probe Also known as:

NUMBER: #2038

Introduced: 1990
Final Year: 1992
Designer:

Type: Exotic
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 17.75"
Diameter: 2.6"
Span:
Weight: 3.51 oz

Mfg. Description: Designed to resemble a landing craft used in the exploration of planets, moons, and asteroids, this rocket delivers excitement! Fly it to heights of 525 feet and watch it return to earth with an 18" parachute recovery system. (Estes 1990 Catalog)


Estes 1990 Catalog Estes 1991 Catalog







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.

Estes Alien Space Probe (#7502) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Alien Space Probe Also known as: Special Offer Space Probe

NUMBER: #7502

Introduced: 1992
Final Year: 1992
Designer:

Type: Exotic
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 17.75"
Diameter: 2.6"
Span:
Weight: 3.51 oz

Mfg. Description:


Estes 1992 Catalog Special Offer




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.

MMWW (Estes) Alien Space Probe (#291) Basic Information.

McCoy's Micro Wonder Works (MMWW)

MODEL NAME: Alien Space Probe Also known as:

NUMBER: #291

Introduced: 2002
Final Year:
Designer: John McCoy

Type: Exotic, Downscale
Motor Mount: 1x6mm or 1x10.5mm
Recovery: Break Apart
Stages: 1
Length:
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: DESC



Plan Image







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.

I built an Estes Alien Space Probe kit in 1990/91.

I decided to take it to NARAM-33 in Illinois and make it's first flight. The weather was pretty random during the week of NARAM and the day I decided to fly the A.S.P. it rained.

I still have yet to fly my Alien Space Probe.

Mine has flown twice, and suffered major damage on both flights. The first flight damage came when the nose cone rebounded back into a fin and absolutely confettied it. I rebuilt it, then tried to apply the decals, which disintegrated when I tried to get them off of the backing paper. Second flight came at B6-4 Field last fall, a rare C6-3 flight. Trouble as soon as it left the rod, as the rocket immediately flew back over us and crossed US 27. Nothing good can come from that. True to form, the ASP landed hard on an asphalt parking lot, losing a leg and a foot. I have yet to repair it, although I think it's inevitable.