Revell Space Shuttle And Boeing 747 SCA 905 Model Kit (1:144) - 04863

Product Description

Revell Product Code: 04863 Scale: 1:144 Dimensions: 489mm x 422mm Skill Level: 5 No. of Parts: 119 Paints Required: 4 91 99 371 374 378 This spectacular model kit captures the final journey of the historic Space Shuttle after 30 years of service. Mounted atop a specially modified Boeing 747, this kit is a great kit for experienced modellers & is a real show piece in any collection. Additional Features Space Shuttle:
- Textured Surfaces
- Moving Beaver-tail-Rudder
- 3 Main Thrusters
- Rear Engine Cover
- authentic Discovery Decals Boeing 747 SCA 905:
- Textured Surfaces
- 4 Detailed Engines
- Detailed Under-Carriage
- Under-Carriage in the extended or retracted position
- Additional Side Rear Stabilizers
- Shuttle Supporting Cradle
- authentic Decal Set for the last Mission Version Space Craft Background Information The first launch of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft 905
- a converted Boeing 747-123 passenger aircraft
- with the Space Shuttle Enterprise attached to its back took place in 1977. During five test flights the space shuttle was disconnected from the SCA 905 in order to test the flight & landing characteristics of the orbiter. The Enterprise landed of its own accord after its approach glide. By the end of the Space Shuttle program the American National Aviation & Space Agency (NASA) had conducted more than 220 piggy back missions with the SCA 905. During its last missions, the Discovery, the Enterprise & the Endeavour were transferred to various museums. On 17 March 2012 SCA 905 landed at Dulles International Airport with the Space Shuttle Discovery. The Space Shuttle is now on permanent display in the National Air & Space Museum in Washington.