Soyuz-U Rocket on Launch Pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome Model TAKARA KAIYODO 1:1100

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Soyuz-U Rocket on Launch Pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome - rocket launch vehicle with launch pad gantry- 1:1100 (1/1100th) Scale - pre-painted and part-assembled clip-together ABS/PVC plastic resin miniature action model diorama - Royal Museum of Science Collection - Series 2 of the STARTALES Series (2004) - BLACK FRONTIER Collection of 8 Models - Model # 03 in the Collection - Designed by Kaiyodo for TAKARA - Imported from Japan (Now Discontinued)- Clip-Together, Pre-Painted Plastic Resin (ABS) Model Kit - Supplied in an OPENED BOX in Brand New Condition, pre-packed in moulded plastic blister packaging with Takara Royal Museum of Science photo backing card and a Japanese pictorial fold-out information poster. Model Summary This is a partially assembled and fully pre-painted detailed plastic-resin (ABS/PVC) clip-together model diorama of a Soyuz-U launch vehicle on the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Russia. Brief History The Baikonur Cosmodrome is the world's first and largest operational space launch facility. It is managed jointly by the Russian Federal Space Agency and the Russian Space Forces. It was originally built by the Soviet Union in the late 1950s as the base of operations for its space program. Under the current Russian space program, Baikonur remains a busy space port, with numerous commercial, military and scientific missions being launched annually. Model Assembly and Packaging The Rocket diorama requires minimal assembly, there are five pieces to clip-together - no glue is needed. The model kit is pre-packed in moulded plastic blister packaging with a Takara Royal Museum of Science photo backing card and associated full-colour Japanese language and a glossy pictorial A4 fold-out information sheet. The blister packed model is supplied in an opened Series box. The box is supplied in brand new condition, the top cardboard pull-seal remains intact; as the box has been opened from the bottom glued flap. This flap can be re-sealed with some strong cardboard glue if required for gift purposes etc. Model Series and Manufacturer Details This two-part series of models were a joint project between the model manufacturers TAKARA Co. Ltd. of Japan and the model producers KAIYODO (designed by Toshio "OTAKING" Okada and sculpted by Mera Kenichirou) . This is one model from a Collection of 8 models available from Volume 2 of the Black Frontier Collection of The Royal Museum of Science - Takara Startales collection, released in 2004. There are 7 regular models plus a "Secret" Chase Model in the collection. The secret / case model was produced in in much lower quantities than the regular models (approximately around 5% of production). There is also a Volume 2 - White Pioneer Collection of another 8 different models to collect. Three collections (Two Volumes) of ROYAL SCIENCE MUSEUM - STARTALES MODELS were issued during 2003 and 2004, making a total of 24 x models. These realistic Space History (American and Russian), Astronomy (laser-etched glass cubes) and Science Fiction models have proved extremely popular in their country of origin, and have been discontinued for a long time now. SOYUZ-U ROCKET ON LAUNCH PADModel Dimensions The Soyuz-U Rocket on Launch Pad diorama model has been realised in approximate 1:1100 (1/1100th) Scale, the measured dimensions are: (Millimetres) The rocket is 45 mm high, the diorama is 55 mm high, and 45 mm x 40 mm wide. (Inches) The rocket is 1.75" inches high, the diorama is 2.25" inches high and 1.75" x 1.5" inches wide. PHOTO SHOWN Please see the photo below showing the assembled diorama from several angles. Any Further Questions? If you have any questions about this auction and the item described, then please do not hesitate to contact me. I will try help as soon as I can. My eBay Shop You will find other interesting and dive... read more

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