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    Alpha CP
    alphacp01
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    Liquid
    26.08.2009
    Operational
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    This is a "Coldpower" model rocket which uses liquid propellant!

    I took a standard Estes Alpha kit and used a longer body tube (9 1/2") to accommodate the Coldpower rocket engine.

    Close-up of the nozzle:
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    This rocket resides in South Carolina USA.
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    Honest John
    1104-495
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    1973 - 1973
    Liquid
    Items mint (resealed)

    Original price was $4.95.

    Extremely rare kit and was probably only sold in Germany (Hegi Modellbau).

    Plastic bag has a 10cm (4inch) cut which was sealed with scotch tape.
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    Marauder
    1103
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    1972 - 1976
    Liquid
    1988
    Operational
    View log (1)

    Mark Kellner
    Old K-No.: KL-3

    This is a "Coldpower" model rocket which uses liquid propellant!

    The Marauder on the launch pad:
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    Marauder
    1103-395
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    1972 - 1976
    Liquid
    Items mint (opened)

    Mark Kellner
    Old K-No.: KL-3

    This is a "Coldpower" model rocket which uses liquid propellant!

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    Marauder
    1110
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    1973 - 1976
    Liquid
    Mint (unopened)

    Mark Kellner

    This is a "Coldpower" model rocket which uses liquid propellant!
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    Mini Der Big Red Max CP
    0000
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    Liquid
    20.05.2013
    Operational


    This is a "Coldpower" model rocket which uses liquid propellant!

    I took a standard Estes Mini Max kit #2445, replaced the body tube with 9 1/2" length to accommodate the Coldpower rocket engine.

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    Mini Honest John CP
    0000
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    Liquid
    Under construction


    I took a standard Estes Mini Honest John kit #2446, replaced the body tube with 9 1/2" length to accommodate the Coldpower rocket engine.
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    Scamp
    1101
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    1973 - 1973
    Liquid
    Under construction

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    Shark
    1106
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    1972 - 1976
    Liquid
    Under construction

    Mike Dorffler
    Old K-No.: KL-6

    This is a "Coldpower" model rocket which uses liquid propellant!

    The rocket was given to me by a friend which I completely rebuilt. I made a slight modification by adding a second railing and placed the launch lug in-between.
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    Shark
    1106-495
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    1972 - 1976
    Liquid
    Mint (unopened)

    Mike Dorffler

    This kit is missing the "Remote Release Button" and the "Fueling Adapter" but I have plenty of spares.
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    Shark
    1111
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    1973 - 1976
    Liquid
    Mint (unopened)

    Mike Dorffler

    This is a "Coldpower" model rocket which uses liquid propellant!

    Downloads:
  • Instructions Page 1
  • Instructions Page 2
  • Coldpower Instructions Page 1
  • Coldpower Instructions Page 2
  • Decal
  • Fin Sheet
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    Starfire
    4004
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    1975 - 1977
    Liquid
    Items mint (opened)


    This is an Estes Land Rocket racing car kit with re-usable Coldpower rocket engine.
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    Teros
    1105-395
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    1972 - 1973
    Liquid
    Mint (unopened)

    Mark Kellner
    Old K-No.: KL-5

    This is a "Coldpower" model rocket which uses liquid propellant!

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    Valkyrie 1
    5079M
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    Liquid
    Under construction


    This rocket kit was produced by Vashon Industries, Inc.

    The model is presently undergoing restauration using original Vashon parts.

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  • Fin sheet

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    Yankee 5
    1102-495
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    1972 - 1976
    Liquid
    Mint (unopened)

    Old K-No.: KL-2

    This is a "Coldpower" model rocket which uses liquid propellant!

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    Yankee 5
    1112
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    1973 - 1976
    Liquid
    Mint (unopened)

    Mike Dorffler

    This is a "Coldpower" model rocket which uses liquid propellant!
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    Yankee 5
    1112
    Estes/Vashon Industries
    1973 - 1976
    Liquid
    29.08.2010
    Operational
    View log (1)

    Mike Dorffler

    The Yankee 5 had it's maiden flight on the 5th Sept., 2010 in Orangeburg South Carolina, USA.

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  • Kit contents
  • Bag contents
  • Instructions Page 1
  • Instructions Page 2
  • Coldpower Instructions Page 1
  • Coldpower Instructions Page 2
  • Decal
  • Fin Stock
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