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- "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Words spoken by Neil Armstrong, the first human to walk on the moon. Those moments of the 21st of July 1969 will resonate, entertain and inspire generations to come.
- "The Eagle has landed." Then the moment of watching Neil Armstrong taking his first steps on the moon after leaving the Lunar Module, will make you wax nostalgia everytime you look at this model on one of the most pivotal moments in history, witnessed by millions on live television.
- Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale model plastic kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modelers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, space, cars, dioramas and military vehicles.
- All paints, glue and brushes are included to complete the kit. Additional paints may be required to complete models to a higher specification. Painting and Assembly required.
- Large Gift Sets are perfect one-stop-shop gifts for your modeler friends or to build yourself once you have mastered the basics.
Product Description
The Lunar Module was the Apollo spacecraft that landed on the moon and returned to lunar orbit. It consists of the Descent and Ascent stages. The Descent stage contains the landing gear, descent rocket engine and fuel to land on the moon, as well as all the equipment needed by the Astronauts whilst on the moon's surface. As the missions developed more sophisticated equipment was carried and is part of this set The Ascent stage contains, amongst other vital equipment, the crew cabin; environmental control (life support) system; overhead hatch/docking port, ascent rocket engine; and enough fuel, battery power, and breathing oxygen to return to lunar orbit and rendezvous with the Apollo Command and Service Module.
From the Manufacturer
The Lunar Module was the Apollo spacecraft that landed on the moon and returned to lunar orbit. It consists of the Descent and Ascent stages. The Descent stage contains the landing gear, descent rocket engine and fuel to land on the moon, as well as all the equipment needed by the Astronauts whilst on the moon's surface. As the missions developed more sophisticated equipment was carried and is part of this set The Ascent stage contains, amongst other vital equipment, the crew cabin; environmental control (life support) system; overhead hatch/docking port, ascent rocket engine; and enough fuel, battery power, and breathing oxygen to return to lunar orbit and rendezvous with the Apollo Command and Service Module.