Estes - Icarus (K-77 or #1277) Gallery

[Leo]

I've had this rocket half done for many years. Today the decals were applied.

Built this one in 1981. A couple of weeks ago I gave it an overhaul with new paint. Decals came on today.

 

[Micromeister]

been flying the icarus for many years. it usually these days comes out a night launch time.

 

[JAL3]

Welcome to the Estes Icarus (K-77 or #1277) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Estes Icarus (K-77 or #1277) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Estes: Icarus: K-77 or #1277



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

 

[JAL3]

Estes Icarus (K-77 or #1277) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Icarus Also known as:

NUMBER: K-77 or #1277

Introduced: 1976
Final Year: 1983
Designer: Bill Simon

Type: Sport, Payload
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 20.8"
Diameter: 0.976"
Span:
Weight: 1.3 oz

Mfg. Description: High altitude payload vehicle with see-through cargo section. Achieve flights of over 1,000 feet with lightweight payload. Simulated sounding rocket appearance with dual roll pattern decor and 12" parachute recovery. Plastic nose cone, die cut balsa parts, and quick release engine mount are included for rapid assembly and easy operation. (Estes 1976 Catalog)

Advertising Liveries​

Estes 1976 Catalog

Estes 1977 Catalog

Estes 1981 Catalog

Estes 1982 Catalog

Estes 1983 Catalog

Face Card(s)​

Instruction Header(s)​

First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also:
TRF Build Threads
Spacepirate R

TRF Applicable Threads

LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page


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

 

[Dseter]

Finished this scratch build this past weekend and let her rip on an E9-6 for a perfect launch and recovery...

 

[Marc_G]

Hi folks,

For the past few months I've been dealing with my Mom's cancer and eventual passing away, so rocketry has not been a big focus. To bootstrap myself back into building, I built a set of Icarus clones. This gave me the energy to start the more interesting S.S. Cassiopeia build documented elsewhere. I was pretty lazy about actually finishing the Icarus clones, but finally clear coated them this weekend.

Not worthy of a build thread, as these all use pretty standard techniques, but here they are. All decals are waterslide from the awesome Sandman of Excelsior.

1. A regular scale Icarus, BT50-based, with Createx Auto Air White paint and Wicket Black for the nose.

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2. A downscale to Series 7 tubing (close to BT20, but thicker walled), as a minimum diameter for 18mm engines or with adaptor, 13 mm engines. I love how the red decals and nose really bring out the best in the yellow paint (Wicked detail yellow over the Auto Air white):

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3. Also an upscale to BT56 tubing (meant to do it BT55, but grabbed the wrong body tube... oops). Clear section and nose cone are BT55. This had the same pain scheme as #1 except the body and nose got a shot of Createx hot rod sparkle over the white / black paints. You can really see the sparkle in the second pic:

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And of course a family picture:

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All models were clear coated with Valspar high gloss clear lacquer. It works great when the weather is cold. Really flows out well.

Post copied to gallery with permission

 

[jhill9693]

Icarus scratch build with negative color scheme and an added booster.

With StickerShock23.com vinyl decals, it makes a statement!