SCALE - Thor Agena Gallery

A just for fun Micro Scale enhanced downscale of one of the "good O'le days" Estes Semi-Scale models the K-28 Thor Agena-B made a nice change of pace build.

using .030" clear lexan fins this tiny flying replica is a nice flying model in T4 (.448") 10.5mm diameter.
at 5-1/8" long its large enough to follow and light enough at 5.6g LOWT 6.6grams to get very nice altitude. Recovers on a 1/2" x 12" Yellow teflon streamer/permanent wadding.

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MMWW (Estes) Thor Agena-B (#360) (K-28 or #1228) Basic Information.

McCoy's Micro Wonder Works (MMWW)

MODEL NAME: MM T-4 Thor Agena-B Also known as:

NUMBER: #360

Introduced: 2008
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Scale, Downscale
Motor Mount: 1x6mm
Recovery: Streamer
Stages: 1
Length: 4.72"
Diameter: 0.448"
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description:



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First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

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

Welcome to the SCALE Thor Agena Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Thor Agena and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Estes: Thor Agena-B: K-28 or #1228
MMWW: (Estes) Thor Agena-B: #360



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



Thor-Agena was a series of orbital launch vehicles. The rockets used Thor first stages and Agena second stages. They are thus cousins of the more famous Thor-Deltas, which founded the Delta rocket family. The first attempted launch of a Thor-Agena was in January 1959. The first successful launch was on February 28, 1959, launching Discoverer-1.

Estes Thor Agena-B (K-28 or #1228) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Thor Agena-B Also known as:

NUMBER: K-28 or #1228

Introduced: 1966
Final Year: 1972
Designer:

Type: Scale
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 17.25"
Diameter: 1.637"
Span:
Weight: 2.16 oz

Mfg. Description: Actual scale model of the famed N.A.S.A. booster that lofted such satellites as Alouette (Canada's first satellite), Nimbus (the U.S. weather satellite) and many more. Colorful 18" chute brings it back gently. Features clear plastic fins to stabilize model in flight without detracting from its appearance. Easy to build, comes with all parts and easy-to-follow instructions (but no engines). (Estes 1967 Catalog)

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1968 Catalog text identical to 1967 Catalog
1969 Catalog text identical to 1967 Catalog
1970 Catalog text identical to 1967 Catalog



1967 Catalog 1968 Catalog 1969 Catalog 1970 Catalog










First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also:
TRF Build Threads

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.