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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8655 in Toys & Games
• Brand: Revell
• Model: 04736
• Dimensions: 2.56" h x 14.33" w x 23.43" l, .2 pounds

Features

• This item is NOT a toy and is intended for modelling use
• Scale - 1:144

Manufacturer's 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

Customer Reviews

Arrrghhh i forgotten how difficult this sort of thing is.....
I bought this as an passing amusement for my 4 yr old, you know, assemble the toy rocket, let them play with it until they tire of it etc. Well the combined efforts of 1 father and 2 grandfathers over a weekend were required to assemble it to a satisfactory standard and my 4 yr old didn't get a look in.

On reflection not really a toy at all, more of a serious endeavour for mature minds, and if, like us, you can't find any of those you might remember how much fun model kits are. Top stuff.

Buyer beware

I bought this as a father and son (8) model building project that could be done together. In truth, there is not much for the son to do. I don't know what the '6' minimum age refers to. It certainly appears to me that once the model is built, it is not a 'toy' to play with as such as it is just not robust enough for that. I would suggest that this model only really suits an older boy (i.e. 30+) who likes this sort of thing and anyone with the romantic notion that I had would best stay clear.

Brilliant
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.