Showing posts with label Reissue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reissue. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Interceptor - It's Coming Back!


Dan Winings posted the news on the NAR Facebook page:
Estes knows their best sellers - To see the the Estes Website listing: CLICK HERE

Looks like Estes might be using some old-style Sci-Fi catalog descriptions:
"Envisioned by Estes designers to be operational by 2050, the Estes “Interceptor” is an ultra-sophisticated rocket that could patrol our galaxy for possible aggression by hostile aliens. Highly advanced defense systems, which includes photon and laser armaments as well as ION drive for extended tours around the Milky Way only enhance the rocket!"

Along with the Saturn V #1969, it's slated for a January arrival. 
If I build another, I'm not looking forward to the four hours of decal placement. 
TRIVIA: The Estes Interceptor was the 50th Estes "K" kit, introduced in 1971. 

EDIT: As mentioned in the comments, In the new reissue kit the "U.S." is missing from the U.S. AIR FORCE decal. The "F" is missing from the USAF wing decal.

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Coming Soon - Estes Saturn V, Kit #1969

Now on the Estes "Coming Soon page - CLICK HERE

"Once again, Estes has brought back the famous Saturn V! This famed rocket was the first vehicle to send man to the moon and is one of the finest 1:100th scale models kits ever produced. Scaled from official NASA drawings, the finished model is 43.25 inches tall and lifts off to about 350 feet on a E30-4 composite motor.
We have updated every plastic part in this kit and you won't be disappointed! Accurate Apollo II body wraps, detailed blow molded transition, easier to assemble escape tower, injection molded fins and highly detailed removable display nozzles that doubles as a stand.
FOR A LIMITED TIME, WHILE WE CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SENDING MAN TO THE MOON, WE'VE INCLUDED A "BONUS!"

Estes is no longer recommending the D12 for this model. The E12-4 and E30-4 are now the engine suggestions.