Faithfully reproduced 1/24 scale, very large Mercury Atlas kit, with full resin details and a chrome polished finish. Four clear plastic fins (included) are needed to fly this rocket. As all Sheri's rockets, this Atlas is kit has been put together by hand from Sheri herself. Instructions are very detailed and rich in notes (often handwritten!).

These kits are suitable for builders with a very good craftmanship.

Features

Resin parts:
• Mercury capsule
• Launch tower escape rocket nozzles.
• Vernier side rocket pods
• Nose cones for side pods
• All external plumbing
• All 3 main engine nozzles

Kit features a 100% styrene covered main booster tube and transition area, and corrrugated styrene for lower booster area. CNC cut 6 mm thick birch centering rings and 3 mm thick clear lexan fins.
Includes highly polished chrome stick on trim for added realism.
Full size plans, comprhensive construction and flying manual.
Black vinyl booster markings and capsule decals for all atlas missions. All 3 motor nozzles designed to remain on during flight. launch tower can also remain on during flight.

Kit does not include the parachute. Recommended chute is one 55-60 inch (140-150 cm) chute like PAR-58 from Top Flight or PAR-60 from Public Missiles Ltd

Engines, glue, paints are not included.

Length: 122 cm
Diameter: 127 mm
Weight: 1450 gr
Suggested motors: G80-4T, G77R-4