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1986 Revell Classic: Full Launch Tower & Shuttle Complex

This massive Revell #4911 kit from 1986 captures the entire Space Shuttle launch setup in 1/144 scale – the towering gantry (FSS/RSS), orbiter, external tank, and twin solid rocket boosters – a true centerpiece of mid-80s space modeling before the post-Challenger era kits.

Designed for display or launch diorama, it features fine details from NASA photos, movable elements, and options for different orbiter names – a holy grail for Shuttle program collectors and large-scale builders.

What the Photos Reveal

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Box Condition: both top and bottom poor with wear, tears, tape, creasing, and edge damage
Contents Preservation: parts on sprue trees, ziplock bagged, nothing loose, appears complete and unstarted
Decals & Paperwork: decal sheet fine/undamaged with multiple orbiter markings, instructions included

Item Specifications

Manufacturer: Revell
Kit Number: 4911
Year: 1986
Scale: 1/144
Assembled Height: Approximately 24 inches (tower)
Features: Full launch tower gantry, Space Shuttle orbiter, External Tank, SRBs, detailed structure
Includes: Decals for multiple orbiters (Enterprise, Challenger, Columbia, Atlantis, Discovery), assembly instructions
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany

Condition Report

Unbuilt vintage kit – poor outer box but excellent internal contents, sold as shown.

Outer box heavy wear: creasing, tears, tape repairs, edge damage, discoloration on top and bottom
Parts mostly on original sprue trees with no breakage apparent
Stored in ziplock bags, nothing loose in box
Decal sheet in fine condition, no tearing or fading visible
Assembly instructions present and intact

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