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Mercury US Atlas Rocket Capsule 1/72 Horizon Models

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All new 1/72 Mercury™-Atlas Plastic Model Kit!

Mankind has always dreamed of space travel, to explore the moon and visit the distant planets. From 1962 this dream began to turn into reality, as the first Americans orbited the Earth using the Mercury™- Atlas. Flying solo, they would pilot the Mercury™ capsule, which sat on top of the mighty Convair Atlas rocket, and experience extreme acceleration during the rapid ascent into space. Travelling at over 27,500 kilometres per hour, they would orbit the earth every 90 minutes. Upon re-entry, the ablative shield on the outside of their capsule would save them from temperatures of over 1,000 degrees Celsius. Once in Earth's atmosphere, a large parachute would slow them and their capsule to a safe speed, allowing a splash down in the ocean. The successful Mercury™ program paved the way for more ambitious manned spaceflight programs, which eventually saw man walk on the moon.

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Product Details:
Scale: 1/72
Parts: 54
Length: approximately 13.8" to 16.2" (without stand)
Diameter: 1.7"
Width: 2.6" 
Features: Detailed Mercury™ capsule with shingles and bolts
               Atlas rocket features separately moulded pressure & fuel lines
               Finely engraved recessed panel lines
               Parts and decals included to build any Mercury™-Atlas mission
               Alternate parts for early porthole and boilerplate capsules
               Display stand and detailed instructions included
               High quality water-slide decals
               Photo-etch parts for Mercury™ capsule
               Made in Australia
               Decals printed in USA by Microscale Industries
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