1/12 Project Mercury

by Academy Models

Product Features

• Plastic model kit-Assembly Required
• Paint and Glue sold separately

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.1 x 12.7 x 5.5 inches ; 2.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• ASIN: B0006UU8TM
• Item model number: 0062001
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #294,614 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

1/12 Scale. The Launch That Started It All May 5, 1961, a day that tested the strength and will of man. Project Mercury had three goals: to orbit a manned spacecraft around Earth, to investigate man's ability to function in space, and to recover both man and spacecraft safely. The success of the first launch, Freedom 7 paved the way for five more manned launches as part of Project Mercury, and the rest is history...Bring home a piece of history with this 1/12 scale replica. From the escape tower to the crew cabin, no detail has been overlooked. The attention to detail will astound you. The capsule model reaches well over 2. in length and makes a stellar addition to your space memorobilia collection. Corrugated exterior covered with rivets and fully engraved markings, Marvelously detailed cockpit interior Includes escape tower, antenna fairing, recovery compartment, crew cabin, heat shield, vinyl astronaut figure, and retropack, All parts fit together beautifully Comes with decals for you to build any one of the legendary Mercury capsules. Skill level 2

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD MODEL KIT!, August 29, 2010

By 

Steven Hancock (Winston Salem, NC United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: 1/12 Project Mercury (Toy)

The Project Mercury Model Kit is a well-crafted kit that anyone who enjoys modeling and history of manned space flight will find enjoyable to work on! When put together, it is very accurate to the look of the actual Mercury Spacecraft. Recommended for serious modelers!
Grade: B+

5.0 out of 5 stars Ignition Lift-off, January 31, 2010

By 

J. Bourdage (United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: 1/12 Project Mercury (Toy)

This is a great model. Fun to put together and educational to boot.
I remember the very first flights, before Mercury and then - Alan Shepard going up. It was great.
If you love space flight and love the early days as I do, you'll want this model as part of your collection!