Space Shuttle Craft, Revell 1/189?
This reusable Shuttle concept is a design by Krafft A. Ehricke, a rocket scientist while working for Convair. It dates back to the late fifties, While the craft would never be built,he was correct in the concept, multiple stages for the launch, reusable shuttle that glides back for the landing, he also conceptualized the need for a heat shield material for the glider's reentry.
The kit is a 1996 reissue of the 1959 kit. Recently our friends at Atlantis models introduced it again with a revised decal sheet of which I bought a sheet for use on this Revell edition,using the USAF markings,I had some older NASA markings ala the X-15 of which I added also.
Very interesting project, Robert ! Turned out very nice.
I love it, Robert (@roofrat). You have really gone the extra mile to bring this kit to life. I'm glad somebody like Atlantis is bringing these old kits back. Well done.
Excellent model, Robert! Love seeing classic kits built, let alone so well!
Nice work on this spacecraft, Robert @roofrat
Great job on this ,I see you have the Airfix SAM 2 in your stash , the're getting rare and not cheap either ,I would love to see that built up.
Thanks neil. With the SA-2,I've been on the fence on whether to build it or not, It looks so cool in that classic box. on the other hand I've always thought a model kit wants to be built. I payed about ten dollars US about five years ago, I don't think the guy that got it from knew what he had.@neil-foster
10 BUCKS ?, I've seen them on ebay over here for £60 to £80 ..., I really want one to go next to my built Bloodhound missile set , Do you know the legend/Myth about why they are so rare and expensive ?
Rob that kit wants building...
Lost while in transit? with another rare Airfix the SS France? @neil-foster.
They destroyed the moulds, right? Or they got lost with Titanic?
I read that they were indeed lost in transit crossing the Atlantic, basicaly the ship went down and they went with it ...but it will probably turn out to be an urban myth and really they are in someones shed somewhere.
Now that is a cool piece of space craft. I wonder how much today´s engineers are looking at older research and pure sci-fi. Part of what the space people are trying to do is very much tied to having fantasy enough to come up with goals, needs and solutions.
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Fascinating work and subject Robert, this is another blast from the past.
Very well done and glad too see.
Seeing this brings one to mind that the concept and shuttle design are not far from reality.
Great build Robert, it really looks nice! Plus the how they were thinking in how the future would be on using the shuttle, was a very interesting and exciting time.
Very cool project - something out of the ordinary. Looks great.