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This is a 1/288 Plastic NASA Space Shuttle with External Fuel Tank and Solid Fuel Boosters Model Kit from Academy Plastics. It's for ages 10 and up. Features: * Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in white and black. * The exterior surface of the shuttle is complete with minute details such as metal seams, bolt heads, and hatch outlines. * A black plastic launch pad is included for display purposes. * The hardware necessary to wire the launchpad with small lights powered by batteries is included. * Engine and maneuvering subsystem nozzles are faithful replicas of the ones found attached to the actual shuttles. * External tank and solid-fuel boosters are highly deta
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This is a 1/288 Plastic Space Shuttle & NASA Transport Model Kit from Academy Plastics. It's for ages 10 and up. Features: * Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in silver, white, and black. * This kit includes both the 747 and the Space Shuttle. * The exterior surface details of the two craft include seams, bolt heads, and a variety of hatch and door outlines. * All of the necessary cradle equipment for attaching the shuttle to the 747 is included. * An aerodynamically correct booster cowl is included for the rear of the shuttle. * The 747 features all of the tail modifications necessary to safely support the shuttle. * Complete landing gear and engine assemblies f
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