Estes - (Astron) Sky Hook (K-8 or #1208) Gallery

[Fishhead]

Another resident of the trees surrounding B6-4 Field.

 

[Micromeister]

I've got one of those
Had at least one in the flying fleet since the dark ages LOL! Great flying models.
I think after loosing #1 in the 70's I fly them all on Streamers now rather then the 12" chute it came with. I know the current fleet Green Skyhook has a 1-1/2" x 30" Orange crepe paper streamer.

 

[JAL3]

Bump for editing

 

[JAL3]

Welcome to the Estes (Astron) Sky Hook (K-8 or #1208) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Estes (Astron) Sky Hook (K-8 or #1208) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Estes: (Astron) Sky Hook: K-8 or #1308



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

 

[JAL3]

Estes (Astron) Sky Hook (K-8 or #1208) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Aston Sky Hook Also known as: Sky Hook

NUMBER: K-8 or #1208

Introduced: 1963
Final Year: 1986
Designer: Bill Simon

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 12"
Diameter: 0.765"
Span:
Weight: 0.65 oz

Mfg. Description: You'll really enjoy building and flying your Astron Sky Hook. Easy to build and durable, parachute recovery brings it back gently for flight after flight. Kit comes complete with all parts and instructions (but no engines). (Estes 1964 Catalog)

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1966 Catalog text identical to 1964 Catalog
1967 Catalog text identical to 1964 Catalog
1968 Catalog text identical to 1964 Catalog
1969 Catalog text identical to 1964 Catalog
1970 Catalog text identical to 1964 Catalog

Advertising Liveries​

1964 Catalog

1966 Catalog

1967 Catalog

1968 Catalog

1969 Catalog

1970 Catalog

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.

 

[hcmbanjo]

This was my repro of the first Sky Hook I made for an Estes Craftsmanship Contest around 1972.

The balsa was filled with Carpenter's Wood Filler and stained with Walnut stain.
The lettering was taken from an old Letraset rub-on lettering sheet, from the same sheet I used back in 1972!

In the 1972 contest you sent the model to Estes for judging. They kept the models.
If I remember right, it took a third place.

At the 1975 NARAM I asked Dane Boles whatever happened to those models. I explained it was white with walnut stained, clear finish fins.
He told me my Sky Hook was in Vern Estes office.
I don't know if that was true or not, but I felt better thinking it had a good home.

 

[foamy]

I like that alot. Particularly how the white trim on the fins accentuates the subtle angle on the leading edge.

 

[Velvet Thunder]

I built a 2.6 inch upscale of the Astron Skyhook over the past couple of weeks. I used BT80 tubes and Estes nose cone & coupler. The fins are 1/8" plywood with 4.1 oz. carbon and 1.5 oz. fiberglass skins. I wanted to make them strong since they are always going to land first. I still need to pick a parachute and install the 38mm retainer when that shows up. This was a fun project. I'm looking forward to flying it!