Lot # 30 - Huge Vintage Model Rocket Lot - Estes Mars Lander, Scissor Wing

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 10-Nov-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 17-Nov-2026 7:29:00 PM
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A remarkable, freshly uncovered collection of vintage "Damon Era" (1960s–1970s) model rocketry kits, components, and accessories. This is an incredible time capsule lot for any serious vintage rocketry collector or builder looking for rare, out-of-production (OOP) items.Featured Factory-Sealed & Unbuilt Kits:Estes Mars Lander / Lander Kit

Components: Includes classic vintage instructional materials, diagrams, and parts sheets featuring the iconic "Landing Gear Construction" plan (original K-43 era style). A true holy grail piece for collectors.

Estes Scissor Wing Transport (#1265): Features the iconic blue facecard. This legendary swing-wing boost glider is a massive favorite and rarely found in this condition

Estes Astron Mark Kit: Vintage yellow facecard design, featuring the unique and rare rear-ejection streamer recovery setup.

Estes Alpha Kits: Multiple classic Skill Level 1 kits complete with vintage yellow hang-tags showing original pricing ($1.75).

Estes Swift Boost Glider & Demon Kits: Classic hanging-card vintage glider sets.

Vintage Accessories & Builder Components:Centuri Chute Protector Wadding: Packaged vintage Cat. No. PW-19 "Chute Protector" wadding with original 45¢ pricing badge.

Estes Recovery Wadding: Original vintage packaging and preparation guides.

Builder's Assortment: Includes a variety of vintage body tubes, balsa wood nose cones, engine mounts, and period-correct rocketry documentation perfect for authentic restoration projects or clones.


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