Estes - X-Ray (K-18 or #1218) Gallery

Another Old timer downscale, Night flying, payloader is the 10.5mm X-Ray. this one's payload bay designed again with a recess in NC & Shoulder/transition to center a 1" fishing Cylume for night flights. It's also on the rack in the previous posts night flying rack photo.


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This is one of my oldest ones, built around 1967 or so. The main body tube has been shortened a bit due to a lawn dart, and the clear payload tube was replaced as well. It seems so small and light compared to my bigger rockets.

Just completed (and so far flown once) X-Ray clone. Most parts (but not all) are from Semroc. The BT is Estes tubing and the fins were cut from 1/16 C-grain balsa I had on hand.

Welcome to the Estes X-Ray (K-18 or #1218) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Estes X-Ray (K-18 or #1218) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Estes: X-Ray: K-18 or #1218
Estes: X-ray: #0834
MMWW: (Estes) X-Ray: #237
Thrustline: X-Ray: TACL-011



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

Estes X-Ray (K-18 or #1218) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: X-Ray Also known as: Astron X-Ray

NUMBER: K-18 of #1218

Introduced: 1964
Final Year: 1985
Designer:

Type: Payload
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 16.75"
Diameter: 0.950"
Span:
Weight: 7 oz

Mfg. Description: An easy-to-build high performance single stage payload rocket, the Astron X-Ray features parachute recovery and a large see-through payload compartment. Perfect for research work and sport flying too. Kit comes complete (less engines). (Estes 1966 Catalog)

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1967 Catalog text identical to 1966 Catalog
1968 Catalog text identical to 1966 Catalog

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An easy-to-build high performance single stage payload rocket, the Astron X-Ray features parachute recovery and a large see-through payload compartment. Perfect for research work and sport flying too. Kit comes complete, ready to assemble. Engines not included. (Estes 1969 Catalog)

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1970 Catalog text identical to 1969 Catalog


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Estes (Estes) X-Ray (#237) Basic Information.

McCoy's Micro Wonder Works (MMWW)

MODEL NAME: Micro Maxx #1218 X-Ray Also known as:

NUMBER: #237

Introduced: 2000
Final Year:
Designer: John McCoy

Type: Payload, Downscale
Motor Mount: 1x6mm
Recovery: Streamer
Stages: 1
Length: 6.66"
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: DESC



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Thrustline X-Ray (TACL-011) Basic Information.

Thrustline Aerospace

MODEL NAME: X-Ray Also known as:

NUMBER: TACL-011

Introduced:
Final Year:
Designer:

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

Mfg. Description: DESC



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Estes X-Ray (#0834) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: X-Ray Also known as:

NUMBER: #0834

Introduced: 1997
Final Year: 2004
Designer:

Type: Payload
Motor Mount: 1x13mm
Recovery: Streamer
Stages: 1
Length: 14.5"
Diameter: 0.74"
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: Mighty Mini-engines boost this rocket with its clear payload section to over 500 feet! Boost insects into the sky. Fly other experimental payloads! Streamer allows for quick, easy and safe recovery. (Estes 1997 Catalog)



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Mfg. Page


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