Estes - Photon Probe (#2043) Gallery

[judo]

A 4" upscale, BT-80 upscale, BT-55 original, and a BT-5 downscale. All have flown but the 4".

 

[sodmeister]

They are all very nice...but that 4" upscale really caught my eye.......very SWEET indeed !!!!!


Paul T

 

[sodmeister]

Almost forgot to put my 3X upscale ,4" BT and a picture of me...now you know who I am :dark:

Paul T

 

[JAL3]

Almost forgot to put my 3X upscale ,4" BT and a picture of me...now you know who I am :dark:

Paul T

Is that a kit or scratch built?

 

[sodmeister]

Is that a kit or scratch built?

Hello John ,

It`s a scratch build.I did a build thread not long ago on this build.I was inspired by James` (Judo) Photon probe.

Cheers

Paul t

 

[JAL3]

Welcome to the Estes Photon Probe (#2043) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Estes Photon Probe (#2043) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Estes: Photon Probe: #2043
Estes: Photon Probe: #3026



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

 

[JAL3]

Estes Photon Probe (#2043) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Photon Probe Also known as:

NUMBER: #2043

Introduced: 1991
Final Year: 1993
Designer:

Type: Exotic
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 23"
Diameter: 1.325"
Span:
Weight: 2.4 oz

Mfg. Description: Large model of futuristic probe may be flown again and again to heights of 720 feet (220 m). (Estes 1991 Catalog)

Advertising Liveries​

Estes 1991 Catalog

Estes 1993 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.

 

[JAL3]

Estes Photon Probe (#3026) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Photon Probe Also known as:

NUMBER: #3026

Introduced: 2010
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Exotic
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 23 in. (58.4 cm)
Diameter: 1.32 in. (34 mm)
Span:
Weight: 3.5 oz. (99.2 g)

Mfg. Description: From the "Classic Series" line, the Photon Probe is based on an original Estes design. Originally appearing in the 1980's, Estes is proud to re-introduce you to some of the Classics! (Estes 2012 Web Ad)

Advertising Liveries​

Estes 2010 Catalog

Estes 2012 Web Ad

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.

 

[Dean B]

I finished my Estes Photon Probe kit last fall but have yet to launch it. Its build mostly stock, except for the addition of a baffle and a Semroc motor tube in place of the stock part. The paints are Rustoleum gloss white and purple.

If I had it to do over again, I would convert this kit to 24mm power. OpenRocket gives me about 350 feet altitude on a C6, despite the claim of 575 feet on the Estes packaging. I think that C11 or D12 power would give more flexible motor options, and the stability margin is plenty big for the D.

I've always liked the design of this rocket. It's simple, but the extra fins and decals make it interesting.



My junior rocketeer-in-training snuck into this one!

 

[Fishhead]

 

[goose_in_co]

Tree landing on the first flight. Returned later with a long pole, and pulled it down.
The Red parachute came with the kit.

 

[gldknght]

The metallic purple doesn't show up very well, but here's mine.