Revell Apollo Saturn V Rocket 1/144 Scale 04909

Description

Features:
Model of the Saturn V, 77 cm (30¼ inches) in height
Launch Platform
Final Stage with 5 detailed Thruster Nozzles
Structured Outer Surfaces
2nd Stage with 5 Thrust Nozzles
Inter-Stage Ring with Control Nozzles
3rd Stage with Thrust Nozzle
Detailed Lunar Module
Opening Protective Shield over the Lunar Module
Service Module with Thruster and Control Nozzles
Command Module
Emergency Rescue Rocket on the Nose
3 Figures to populate the Launch Platform
Detailed Decal Set

At 0932hrs on 16th July 1969 the giant Saturn V rocket was launched from the launchpad at Cape Canaveral on the most important journey in the history of mankind. The giant Saturn V consisted of three main stages, was 110 meters (361 ft) high and weighed 3,000 tons. It could carry a payload of 50 tons and reach a speed of 11.2 km/second (25050 mph). The 394,000 km ( 244,800 mile) journey to the moon took 72 hours. After achieving low Earth Orbit, the upper assembly with the Apollo Capsule received a final push from the third stage rocket thrusters to achieve the speed required for its flight to the moon. Later the Apollo module broke away from the rocket, turned and pulled the Lunar Module from its protective covering. Coupled together like this, the combination eventually reached the Moon and entered Lunar orbit. After several Lunar orbits the Lunar Module with the astronauts N. Armstrong and E. Aldrin on board separated from the Command Module in which only the astronaut M. Collins remained. With two firings of the retro rockets the Lunar Module commenced its final approach into the Sea of Tranquillity . This historic event will be remembered for eternity.

Scale: 1:144
Parts: 87
Height: 30.25″

Assembly and painting required. Kit does not include model cement glue, paint, and tools. Adult supervision where required.

Contents subject to change.