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Sheri's Hot Rockets releases the ultimate 1/62 scale Space Shuttle kit Print E-mail PDF
2007 Archived News by Planet News   
Wednesday, January 10, 2007

ImageGLENDALE, Arizona USA — She's done it yet again!  Hobby rocketry's hottest commodity is proud to announce the release of the ultimate  1/62 scale Space Shuttle flying model rocket kit.  Standing over 34 inches tall, the kit is a beautiful reproduction of the flagship of the current NASA fleet.

Waterslide decals include Columbia, Discovery, Endeavour, Challenger and Atlantis, letting you pick which shuttle you want to portray.  Features include precut and shaped high density foam components, corrugated styrene wrap for the external tank, resin cast SRB nose cones, styrofoam main booster nosecone, CNC cut centering rings and clear LEXAN® fins.

Specifications:

  • Overall height: 34 inches
  • Orbiter weight: 5.8 ounces (RTF w/RC system and battery)
  • Orbiter length: 24 inches
  • Main booster tube: 5.25 inches outside diameter
  • Total lift-off weight: 3lbs 10oz

Kit features:

  • Waterslide decals for all of the five orbiters
  • All foam pre-cut and shaped
  • Styrene corrugated wrap for external tank
  • Full size plans
  • Comprehensive 50 page construction and flying manual
  • CNC cut centering rings
  • CNC cut clear LEXAN® fins
  • Resin SRB nosecones
  • Styrofoam main booster nosecone

Designed for a single medium-power AeroTech G-80 or the new AeroTech G-77R9.  Kit features detachable clear fins for flight. 

Note: This kit contains numerous custom-made parts.  Please allow 2-3 weeks for shipment once payment is received.  Kit does not contain a parachute.  One 55-60 inche nylon chute recommended.  Kit does not include RC equipment or motor.

Introductory price: $289.00 USD

Website: http://www.cjsaviation.com/

LEXAN® is a registered trademark of the General Electric Company in the United States.


Post 01-15-2007 12:01 AM  #1
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Sheri, that is one nice looking shuttle kit. You guys just keep making great stuff.
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