This is a plastic model and assembly is required.
Choose from one of three distinct rocket styles to assemble!
About the Actual Rocket:
– The Redstone Rocket was the base for launching the first American artificial satellite and the first manned space flight.
– Initially launched in 1953, it became a leading rocket for the U.S. throughout the 1960s.
– Wernher von Braun, involved in V2 rocket development in wartime Germany, contributed to its development.
– The first developed was the PGM-11 Redstone, a surface-to-surface ballistic missile.
– It was a disposable rocket using liquid fuel and was deployed and operated by the U.S. military from June 1958 to June 1964.
– In January 1958, the Jupiter-C version, known as Junos I, launched America’s first artificial satellite, Explorer I.
– The Sparta Rocket, combining two solid fuel rockets atop the Redstone, was manufactured and provided to Australia to launch the country’s first artificial satellite, WRESAT.
About the Model:
– This is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit recreating Americas first large rocket, the Redstone Rocket.
– Choose to assemble the PGM-11 Redstone ballistic missile, the Junos I that launched Americas first satellite, Explorer I, or the Sparta Rocket that launched Australias first satellite, WRESAT.
– The finished model stands about 30 cm tall.
– It captures the mechanical details of the rocket surface and base.
– The Junos I is detailed with the Explorer mounted at the tip, and each of the three assemble-able rocket types features modeled differences in tip shape.
– Each style presents a unique assembly choice.
– Decals are provided for marking.
– This is a must-build kit for space enthusiasts.
Key Features:
– Recreates America’s first large rocket, the Redstone Rocket, in 1/72 scale.
– Choose to assemble one of three types: PGM-11 Redstone, Junos I, or Sparta Rocket.
– Detailed rocket surface and base mechanically reproduced.
– Approximately 30 cm tall when completed.
– Expressive detailing for Junos I with Explorer at the tip.
– Decal markings included.
– Models the shape differences at the tip for each of the three assembly options.
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