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Fly these to the Moon •••
or, at least part of the way
[j] SPACE STARTER ROCKET SET*. Begin a hobby with ready-to-launch
ccpy of Honest John rocket. Watch it ri!l0 to 1600 ft.! Colorful smoke
charges out to make space tracking easier. 12-in. parachute ejects for gentle
landing. Includes rocket and Astra launch control system (both described in
detail below), plus 6 rocket engines. Order extra engines below item [2]. Can
use "A" or "B," but "A" is recommended. Launch pad uses 8 "D" cell batteries
(not included--order below).
X926-7469 A-Mailing weight 4 lbs.... ... . ... . .. .. ..... .. . .. .. . 8.99
HONEST JOHN ROCKET*. Single-stage 1/124-scale model rocket with
super nose cone. Can streak skyward to 1600 ft. depending on rocket engine
used. Returns to earth softly with 12-in. diam. parachute. Made of high-impact
plastic; 14 in. long. Fully assembled with parachute packet, time-delay wad–
ding, engine retainer, and instruction sheets. Engine not included--order below
item [2]. Can use "A" or "B," but "A" is recommended.
X 926·7543 A-Mailing weight 0.50 lb.. .... .... . . .... .. . . . .... .. 3.99
ASTRA LAUNCH CONTROL SYSTEM*. Activates model rockets. Com–
pletely assembled except for launching rod that is easily erected and held
rigid by split-pin connectors. High impact launch platform with angled ex–
haust deflector base; interlock wiring; control switch with security key and
continuity check light; recessed-fire button to help prevent accidental firing,
plus 20 ft. of firing line. Uses 8 "D" cell batteries (not included--order
below.)
X 926-7584 A-Mailing weight 1.10 lbs... .... . . ... .............. 4.99
"D" Cell Batteries. Sold in Pkg. of 6.
X 957-1761 A-Mailing weight l.20 lbs... . .. ... ... Order l pkg. for 99c
r.i1 LITTLE JOE ROCKET*. 1/125-scale single-stage model rocket. Can
l.f.J blpst sky high to 1400 ft., depending on type of engine used. Falls gently
to earth with 12-in.-diam. parachute. High-impact plastic rocket is 8 \6 in.
long. Completely assembled with parachute packet, time-delay wadding,
retainer, and instruction sheets. Engine not incl.--order below. "B" recom–
mended.
X 926-7501 A- Mailing weight0.40 lb. . .. ...... .. ... .. .... . . ... 3.44
Rocket Engine A*. With Tracking Smoke. Recommended for Honest John
or I-stage rockets.
X 926-7709 A-Mailing weight0.40 lb.... .. . . .. . ..... pkg. of 3 for 99c
Rocket Engine B*. With Tracking Smoke. Recommended for Little Joe;
I-stage engines; or upper stage of 2-stage rockets. _
X 926-7667 A-Mailing weight 0.40 lb.. . ............ .pkg. of 3 for 99c
r.i1 LUNAR PATROL ROCKET*. Single-stage rocket races upward to 800
~ ft. Two 7-in. gliders eject in sky and circle descending rocket with almost
perfect symmetry! All float downward for smooth landing. Rocket has 14-in.·
diam. parachute; fiber-tube body; lightweight balsa fins and wings; 15 in. long.
Engine nofincluded--order below item [4].
X 926-7824 A-Mailing weight 0.50 lb......... . . . . . .... .. . . ..... 2.44
!Al PIONEER STARTER'S ROCKET SET•. Create your own space crafts
~ with this single-stage rocket kit. The Pioneer can shoot up to 1500 ft. Con–
sists of molded fluorescent plastic, fiber-tube body, engine mount and colorful
decal; 12 in. long. Includes launch controller (described below) and rocket
engines. Order extra rocket engine below. Launch pad uses 6-volt lantern
·battery (not lncluded--order below).
X 926-7741 A-Mailing weight 3.20 lbs...... .. . .. .. .. .. . ........ 7.88
LAUNCH CONTROL ONLY*. Sturdy tripod launch pad. Snap-in electrical
terminals for easy use. Adjustable tilt-legs for better flight direction; 3-ft.
steel launch rod; wind indicator; adjustable launch Jug; controller launch
with sUre:-<Jrip handle; non-shorting ceramic exhaust deflector. Recessed
push-button helps prevent accidental firing. 15-ft. firing line, 10-ft. power
cord. Controller uses 6-volt lantern battery (not included--order below).
X 926-7782 A-Mailing weight 3 lbs... .. .... . . . . ....... .. ....... 6.99
Extra Rocket Engines*-recommended for Starter's Rocket [4], or Lunar
Patrol; I-stage or upper stage rockets. Includes 3 engines; 4 igoitors; recovery
wadding.
X 926·7907 A-Mailing weight 0.30 lb.. . . . . . .... .. ... . 1 pkg. for 99c
X 957-2140 A-6-VoltLantern Battery. 1.50 lbs . . . . ... .. ..... . .. 1.19
fCl SATELLITE STARTER ROCKET VALKYRIE® I*. Vashon space kit
~ has ready-to-launch rocket from own wooden tripod with ver!ical 36-in.
2-pc. rod. Stand can be used with all Vashon rockets and planes! Rocket
leaps to 500 ft. and descends with timing device that releases 12-in.-diam.
parachute. Returns lightly to earth. Made of durable polished-aluminum,
wood and plastic trim; 12 in. long. Equipped with 15-oz. non-flammable, non–
toxic and non-explosive liquid propellant, enough for about 3 to 6 flights, de–
pending on altitudes. Manual firing system and instructions. Order extra
Vashon rocket fuel below item [6].
X 926·7949 A-Mailing weight 1.20 lbs.. . . . .... . ..... . .......... 8.88
~ Al R SHRIKE® JET STYLE*. Vashon jet performs like a real stuntplane
~ with thrusts up to 100 ft. over 500-ft. distance. Leaves streaming smoke
trail behind. Flight duration 45 seconds. Polished aluminum; 11 in. long.
Complete with 7)'2-oz. can of engine fuel for 10 full flights. Partly assembled.
Order Vashon fuel refill below.
X 926-7980 A-Mailing weight lbs........... . ........ . . . ... 3.99
Vashon Liquid Fuel Propellant* for Valkyrie® I and Shrike® J-33 Jet only.
Sold in pkg. of two 15-oz. cans.
X 926-8020 A-Mailing weight 1.10 lbs . . ......... Order I pkg. for 3.44
*These model rockets are not sold to residents of California,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, or Rhode Island.
In all other states local ordinances should be checked and
complied with before rockets are used. Adult supervision
is recommended for playing with all toy rockets.
Collection
Nearly 4 ft. tall!
Apollo/Saturn V
3-stage moon rocket
simulates in-flight action
of real moon landings.
Complete kit features:
• Command Module
•Service Module
• Lunar Module
• Escape Tower
APOLLO/SATURN
9ss
nearly
4 ft. tall
4ss
more than
2¥.;i ft. tall
standing model of authentic American space
rocket that takes our astronauts to the moon!
Nearly 4 ft. tall when assembled. High impact
plastic. Comes apart for interesting viewing. In~
eludes: Command Module, Service Module, Lunar
Module, Escape Tower, and all three stages of
the Saturn V Rocket, three scaled-to-size figures
set in capsules, plus base. (Models do not fly.)
X 926-8061 A-Mailing weight 4.25 lbs. 9.88
Same as above but over 2Y2 ft. tall.
X 926·2833 A-Mailing weight 1.90 lbs. 4.88
of 36 scale models U.S.
of operational missiles
. .. with illustrated
literature about
each one!
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MODELS OF U.S.
SPACE MISSILES.
Kit contains 36 authentic, scaled, and fully detailed
Exhibition
Missiles
..
models on an exhibition stand, engraved to identify each one.
2 scale figures of men show true size proporlion of rockets. Decals. Booklet
with illustrations and history of each missile. Plastic. Mailing weiqht
O.75 lb. (Models do not fly.) ft
X 926-2890 A ............................... 2.44 eRMtJI 381