1/110 Scale Jupiter-C Rocket w/Gantry Tower & Crew Model Kit

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+ Completed kit measures 14.5" long Parts count: 174

• 1/110 Scale Model Kit
• Requires glue, paint and building supplies.
• Detailed explorer satellite rotates and can be removed from the rocket
• Giant gantry tower actually works
• Entire tower folds back, moves on railroad base