Penrose, Colorado, USA -- Estes Industries is proud to announce the release of the ASTRON® ALPHA™ IV in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the founding of Estes Industries.

The ASTRON® ALPHA™ IV features the classic Alpha lines in a new generation color scheme. This special edition kit will be manufactured in limited numbers and will only be available for a limited time, so both collectors and flyers will want to get this rocket immediately. More people have started model rocketry with the classic Alpha design than any other rocket in history! This almost ready to fly kit features a red prismatic body tube, molded plastic launch lug and fin unit, and an assembled 12" parachute The ASTRON® ALPHA™ IV is powered by standard engines and can fly to 1,000 feet in altitude.

The ASTRON® ALPHA™ IV will be priced at $10.99 and will be released on 10/30/98. See this exciting new rocket at your nearest hobby retailer.

Specifications:

Recommended Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
List Price: $10.99

-##-
For further information:
Kathleen Greer or Matt Steele
719-372-6565