What is a Retro-Repro™?
A Retro-Repro™ is a retro reproduction of an out-of-
production model rocket kit. It is a close approxima-
tion of a full scale model of an early historically sig-
nificant model rocket kit from one of the many com-
panies that pioneered the hobby over the past half
century. A Retro-Repro™ is not a true clone or iden-
tical copy of the original. It incorporates improve-
ments using modern technology, while keeping the
flavor and build appeal of the early kits.
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Box 1271 Knightdale, NC 27545 (919) 266-1977
March 9, 2006 Original Release
May 27, 2006 Revised
About
Estes Industries, Inc.
In July 1958, G. Harry Stine of Model Missiles, Inc.
in Denver, Colorado approached Vern Estes about
making model rocket engines for them. On January
15, 1959, Vern’s automated model rocket engine
fabricating machine, “Mabel”, produced the first of
many millions of Estes model rocket engines. In
1960, Estes was producing more engines than
Model Missiles could sell. Vern and his wife Gleda
opened a mail order rocket company and intro-
duced the Astron Scout and Astron Mark.
In 1961, a catalog was mimeographed and hand
stitched on Gleda’s sewing machine. Later that
year, Estes Industries had outgrown the confined
space in Denver. In December 1961, the entire op-
eration was moved to an old farm in Penrose, Colo-
rado quickly establishing the small town as the
“Model Rocket Capital of the World.”
Estes Industries was sold to Damon in September
1969. The name Estes is synonymous with model
rocketry. Almost everyone remembers growing up
firing Estes rockets or knowing someone that did.
Estes Industries has introduced millions of young-
sters of all ages to model rocketry for almost half a
century.
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Model rockets are not toys, but are functional rock-
ets made of lightweight materials and are launched
with NAR or Tripoli safety certified model rocket
motors, electrically ignited and flown in accordance
with the NAR Model Rocket Safety Code. If mis-
used, model rockets can cause serious injury and
property damage. Semroc certifies that it has exer-
cised reasonable diligence in the design and manu-
facture of its products. Semroc cannot assume any
liability for the storage, transportation, or usage of
its products. Semroc shall not be held responsible
for any personal injury or property damage whatso-
ever arising out of the handling, storage, use, or
misuse of our products. The buyer assumes all risks
and liabilities therefrom and accepts and uses Sem-
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these terms. If you do not agree to these terms and
conditions, you must return the product, unused,
for refund or credit.
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