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Space Shuttle Discovery & Booster Rocket 1:144 scale model
 
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Space Shuttle Discovery & Booster Rocket 1:144 scale model

by Revell
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
RRP: £26.99
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Technical Details

  • 1:144 scale
  • 97 parts
  • 437mm long
  • Skill Level 4

Product Specifications
Model Number:RVLS4736
Number of Puzzle Pieces:97
Assembly Required:Yes
Scale:1:144

Product details

  • Product Dimensions: 59.5 x 36.4 x 6.5 cm ; 9 g
  • Boxed-product Weight: 1.1 Kg
  • Delivery Destinations: Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered.
  • Manufacturer recommended age: 6 years and up
  • Item model number: RVLS4736
  • ASIN: B000CBNR8E
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 34,553 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)

Product Description

The first space shuttle to be launched into space on 12th April 1981 was the ''Columbia''. From 1983 onwards, with the completion of more orbiters, NASA considerably intensified their scientific experiments and strategic military activities in collaboration with the US Air Force. Communication and research satellites were transported into space, on-the-spot repairs were carried out and the American space station was built up and provisioned. The ''Challenger'' was launched into space for the first time on 4th April 1983. The ''Discovery'' lifted off for the first time on 30th August 1984. Since 3rd October 1985 the fourth space shuttle, the ''Atlantis'', has been used for 26 missions. The ''Endeavour'' was launched for the first time on 7th May 1992. The orbiters can remain in space for up to 28 days. Due to two tragic accidents in which the whole crew lost their lives, the ''Challenger was lost in 1986 and the ''Columbia'' in 2003. Flights resumed after a two-year interruption and extensive modifications to the orbiters and the main tank. When it landed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on 9th August 2005, the 31st flight of the ''Discovery'' brought the 114th NASA space shuttle mission to a successful conclusion. When shuttle flights are resumed in the next few years the construction of the international space station ISS will continue. The European space lab ''Columbus'' will also take part.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Brilliant 30 July 2009
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Fabulous Toy was given as a gift to a 32 year old and he was really pleased with his birthday present. I would highly recommend this product. The only thing that you have to be aware of is that you have to buy the paints separate. Something that I wasn't aware of as I am not a model enthusias.
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Superb construction kit! I built the Airfix 1:144 scale Shuttle many years ago but this is a far more satisfactory model! Using the model "crawler" as a display stand gives the finished model a much more reallistic look!
Couple of minor faults: some of the parts have excess flash that needs removing and the main fuel tank parts didn't mate unaided:
I had to soak one half in hot water for about 5 minutes before mating it to the good half, holding it tight with insulating tape and elastic bands until the plastic cooled before glueing. Some filling may be required where the shuttle body halves meet and also the wing mountings
The cargo hold detailing is great with payload and manipulating arm.
Definitely not one for the kids, despite being described as 10+, it would make a good father-son project you could knock it together in a single sitting; but be prepared to spend a good 7 to 10 days to do this model justice!
If you're prepared to spend the time and effort to complete it fully painted (paints not included) the effort is well worth it!
The instructions are in multi-lingual format and require constant reference to an icon chart and paint numbers, for Revell paints (colour conversion charts are available on-line. The Decal sheet has masses of transfers which complete the look when applied; though for the colour bands on the boosters it might be better to paint them before final assembly rather than use the decals supplied (steady hand required for both)
For the enthusiast it may be worth buying a second kit; build the shuttle in "flight" mode (cargo bay doors open) and rework the "crawler" to take a Saturn V model Airfix 1:144 Scale A11170 Nasa Apollo Saturn V Rocket Model Kit. This leaves the fuel tank and boosters to stretch the imagination!!!
Enjoy hours of "fun" and contemplation away from the mind-numbing-box. You will get back what you put in!
If you want a simpler space model try Airfix A11150 Saturn V Skylab 1:144 Scale Space Exploration Model Kit, Airfix A06172 Saturn 1B 1:144 Scale Space Exploration Model Kit, Airfix A50106 1:72 Scale NASA Space Exploration One Small Step for Man 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing Gift Set with Paints, Glue and Brushes: enjoy!
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out of this world 3 Sep 2011
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brilliant. The detail in the transfers are great. everything about it is brill. really fun to build and goes great when attached to the revells ISS 1:144 scale. I'v bought 3 and each one gets better, Be carefull with the SRB's when attaching it to the main fuel tank
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