Estes - (Astron) Trident (K-33 or #1233) Gallery

Back in the late 60's I mail ordered my first K-33 Trident-III directly from Estes for about 4 bucks. Waited the 3 or 4 weeks for delivery on pins and needles.. This model is gonna be COOL! Long story short the post office somehow managed to mangle the package badly crimping the BT-5's and loosing several of the parts. Heart broken I never got around to building a Trident-III until the Trident-II was introduced in 1990. Liked it so much, when Micro Maxx came about I just had to downscle a real Micro Trident-III to fly and work just like the full size model.
Matters not the size or Scale the Trident-III is one of those Classic designs that just has to be added to the fleet.

Micromeister said:

Back in the late 60's I mail ordered my first K-33 Trident-III

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I'm guessing you've added the "III" to distinguish it from the later Trident II but for those who may not know:
there was no actual Trident III, the "Tri" in Trident alluded to the three pod design of the model.
The later version, only used two pods.
I suppose Estes felt calling it the Trident II (where the "II" referred actually to the use of two pods instead of three) was better than calling it the "Dident".

Der Red Max said:

I'm guessing you've added the "III" to distinguish it from the later Trident II but for those who may not know:
there was no actual Trident III, the "Tri" in Trident alluded to the three pod design of the model.
The later version, only used two pods.
I suppose Estes felt calling it the Trident II (where the "II" referred actually to the use of two pods instead of three) was better than calling it the "Dident".

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Some of us refer to it as the Bident. Either way - I'm a purist - still have my original Trident I built back in '74 and plan to buy and build at least one more when Estes re-releases them.

My approx. 3X Upscale Trident. Has flown three times on I211's and has had landing issues twice from very minor to pretty significant. I think it's a weight issue and not being able to get a large enough parachute in a three inch tube. Still rethinking the recovery method.
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Welcome to the Estes (Astron) Trident (K-33 or #1233) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Estes (Astron) Trident (K-33 or #1233) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Estes: (Astron) Trident: K-33 or #1233
Estes: Trident II: #2033
MMWW: Micro Trident Space Transport: #321
Thrustline: Trident: TACL-034



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

Estes (Astron) Trident (K-33 or #1233) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Astron Trident Also known as: Trident

NUMBER: K-33 or #1233

Introduced: 1967
Final Year: 1974
Designer: Gene Street

Type: Exotic
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 31.635"
Diameter: 0.976"
Span: 3"
Weight: 2.67 oz

Mfg. Description: A revolutionary model design inspired by atomic propulsion research.

Futuristic rocket design introduces ejection ducting. This system directs ejection gasses through openings in the power tube into three ducting tubes to pressurize the parachute compartment for deployment of the chute. You'll want to build this model. It presents a new idea to test, and gives excellent reliability, stability and performance. Uses single parachute recovery; gives impressive performance flight after flight. Kit comes with all parts and instructions. Engines not included. (Estes 1968 Catalog)

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1969 Catalog text identical to 1968 Catalog
1970 Catalog text identical to 1968 Catalog



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Estes (Astron) Trident II (#2033) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Trident II Also known as: "Bident"

NUMBER: #2033

Introduced: 1990
Final Year: 1991
Designer:

Type: Exotic
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 30.5"
Diameter: 0.976"
Span:
Weight: 2.61 oz

Mfg. Description: Up-to-date version of classic Estes Trident rocket first introduced in 1968. Long and sleek, this beauty utilizes seven balsa nose cones in its construction and features a unique ejection system. Estimated maximum altitude is 475 feet. (Estes 1990 Catalog)



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MMWW (Estes) Trident (#321) Basic Information.

McCoy's Micro Wonder Works (MMWW)

MODEL NAME: Micro Trident Space Transport Also known as:

NUMBER: #321

Introduced: 2006
Final Year:
Designer: Gene Street, John McCoy

Type: Exotic, Downscale
Motor Mount: 1x6mm
Recovery: Streamer
Stages: 1
Length: 11.75"
Diameter: 0.375"
Span: 2.25"
Weight: 13.2 g

Mfg. Description:



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Thrustline Trident (TACL-034) Basic Information.

Thrustline Aerospace

MODEL NAME: Trident Also known as:

NUMBER: TACL-034

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer:

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

Mfg. Description:














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My 2001 inspired Pan Am version:

Samuron said:

My 2001 inspired Pan Am version:

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A thing of Beauty! Love the attention you gave the engines.

Here is my Trio of Tridents

Trident clone
Goonydent
Super Trident