Estes - Odyssey gallery

For some reason this was a seldom seen bird. I won the kit in an Ebay auction, and when I showed up at the pad with it, everyone thought it was a "weird sci-fi scratch build".

Welcome to the Estes Odyssey (#1289) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Estes Odyssey (#1289) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Estes: Odyssey: #1289



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

Estes Odyssey (#1289) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Odyssey Also known as:

NUMBER: #1289

Introduced: 1977
Final Year: 1982
Designer: Wayne Kellner

Type: Exotic
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 24.1"
Diameter: 1.325"
Span:
Weight: 1.2 oz

Mfg. Description: This unique interstellar spacecraft is conceived to perform a variety of space rescue, exploratory, or intruder intercept missions. Odyssey's modular configuration permits rapid pre-launch preparation to flight status. Impulse power unit jettisons after lift-off from planetary launch site. Its two-man crew and engineering section are then accelerated to near light velocities for rendezvous and space rescue operations. Our designer's version includes die-cut balsa fins. 18" dia. recovery parachute and two-color rescue vehicle decor. Quick release engine mount and super-detailed plastic nose section complete the exotic styling of this advanced spacecraft. (Estes 1977 Catalog)



Estes 1977 Catalog Estes 1979 Catalog Estes 1981 Catalog

Estes 1982 Catalog










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.