Estes Alpha III Flying Model Rocket Starter Set, Sealed E2X Series EST 1406, c. 1990s

This lot consists of one Estes Alpha III Flying Model Rocket Starter Set, model number EST 1406, part of the manufacturer’s E2X (Easy to Assemble) Series. This all-inclusive set was designed for the entry-level hobbyist and contains a complete Alpha III flying model rocket, a Porta-Pad II launch pad, and an Electron Beam launch controller, alongside supplies for the first three flights. The Alpha III rocket is engineered to achieve altitudes of up to 1000 feet (305 metres). Construction typically involves a pre-coloured plastic fin unit and nose cone paired with a cardboard body tube. The packaging displays characteristic Estes branding and technical specifications.