Product Description
Revell 3706 Jupiter C w/Gantry Ages 12+ (RMX3706)
Note: Model Kit Assembly Required
The United States became a full-fledged participant in the space age with the Army's successful launching of Jupiter C with Explorer I at 10:49pm on January 31, 1958. Seven minutes later, the Explorer I satellite was orbiting the earth.
Explorer I, a detailed model of which is included in this kit, was the first successfully launched U.S. satellite. The information it gathered helped lay the groundwork for future space flights. The Jupiter C gantry and four working platforms are fully operational in this model.
Plastic model kit, assembly required. Glue and paint are required for assembly and are sold separately. Ages 12+
Features:
- Detailed explorer satellite rotates and can be removed from the rocket
- Giant gantry tower actually works
- Four work platforms and elevator move realistically
- Entire tower folds back, moves on railroad base
- Seven crew figures included
- Army decals (waterslide) included
- Completed kit measures 14.5" long
- Parts count: 174
Includes:
- (1) 1/110 Scale Plastic Model
