Source: Estes Industries Kit #1250
Type: Futuristic Sport Model
Stages: Single
Engine Type: 18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Length: 65.7cm (25.9 in.)
Diameter: 33.7mm
(1.325 in.)
Weight Empty: 91.6g
(3.23 oz.)
Nose Cone: Molded
Spacecraft Style
Fin Type: Multiple
Number of Fins: 6
Color Scheme: White, orange, metallic silver with multicolor markings
Date Completed: December 21, 2021
A Dazzling Model Rocket
The Estes Interceptor is one of the most iconic classics to be produced by the company.
Designed by Wayne Kellner, the original K-50 Interceptor was introduced in 1971 and was produced through 1980. A newer updated version, (Kit 1250) was introduced in 2007 and went out of production in 2011.
My model is the 2019 re-release of the kit, still numbered 1250. It is still such a pleasing futuristic design, and the extensive set of decals makes it really stand out on the display shelf. It just has major 'cool' factor!
This model was built without any modifications from stock other than it was given a matte flat finish.
If I were to build another of these birds, the canopy window might also be done differently. The kit decal requires the feature to be placed on a tight multi-curved surface, making it quite difficult to position without the risk of damaging it. The cockpit windows might be better hand-painted following the mold lines of the nose section.
I never got around to building an Interceptor back in the old fleet days, so this one is a joy to finally have in the current rocket stable.
I never built an original Interceptor, but I did pick up the parts needed to do one using resin copies of the nose cone, wing pods and tail cone not long after I got back into the hobby. Of course, after I went to all that trouble, Estes rereleased the kit a few months later. I've got a couple of the reissues, and a set of vintage nose cones and wing pods that I plan to incorporate into a build at some point.
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