Willy Ley Orbital Rocket (1:193)

Plastic model kit to build a Willy Ley orbital rocket

• Scale: 1:193
• The model includes a 3-stage rocket with transparent cabin, jettisonable fuel tanks and retractable landing gear, launch pad, 5 figures and stickers.
• All parts of the rocket can be separated.
• Molded in 3 colors and clear.
• Not built, not painted
• Paint and glue not included

This classic kit has never been reissued. Cast in 4 colors! Includes detailed instructions and Willy Ley brochure. A manned 3-stage research rocket for controlled orbital flights. The first stage is a large vertically launched twin rocket engine with wings and features a pilot and co-pilot. This stage carries the 2nd and 3rd stages "piggyback". After burning out, the 1st stage is landed, fitted with engine nacelles and flown back to the launch point. The 2nd stage is an expendable rocket that carries the 3rd stage into orbit. The 3rd stage is also equipped with wings and rocket propulsion for re-entry and landing and has a pilot in the transparent cabin.