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Revell 1/1444 International Space Station 'ISS'
Topic Started: Nov 13 2014, 11:18 AM (403 Views)
Mark M
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Revell 1/144 International Space Station ‘ISS’


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The International Space Station is the largest man-made extra-terrestrial object. The construction and operation of this space station represent the greatest scientific and technical project ever carried out in global collaboration. Highly qualified engineers and scientists from 15 nations participate in the installation and have thereby created a serviceable centre for space research for peaceful purposes in a low orbit round the earth. Biological and materials sciences, technology, earth resources technology and astronomy have been given totally new impetus by this space station. The space lab circles the globe at a speed of approx. 28,000 km/h on an orbit between 350 and 450 km above the earth. One earth orbit takes approx 90 minutes. The station is powered by gigantic solar sails extending over a total area of 4,500 m² generating 110 kW of electric power. The individual components such as externalsolar collectors, experiment platforms, research and living modules are anchoredto a huge lattice tower structure. The total weight is approx 500 tonnes. The international partners who are participating in the construction and utilization of this space station include the USA, Russia, Japan, Canada and Europe. The European Space Agency (ESA) is an important partner in this project and is responsible for the Columbus space laboratory (COF) and the automatic transport vehicle (ATV). A major NASA contractor, Boeing, is responsible for the tubular space frame, solar panels and various other modules. In future, the space station will provide a permanent orbital workplace for men and women from many countries and, according to the current schedules, should be completed in 2006. The first module went into orbit in 1998 and it will be assembled piece by piece within 12 years. The International Space Station is a platform, not only for leading edge know-how, but also for essential research into space and all its mysteries.


The Kit


This is a re-release of the 2000 issue of the ISS. This kit has been widely sought after and has commanded vast sum’s of money on sites such as ebay and Amazon. This kit builds into an impressive 75 x 50 x 41cm monster and as such will require a large display area. Features of this kit include:

- Aluminium square and round bars to support the structure are included in the kit
- Display stand with earth hemisphere
- Detailed lattice tower construction
- Movable large solar panels
- Detailed representation of modules
- Experiment platforms
- 2 Sojuz transport modules
- Solar panels with finely detailed features
- 3 robot arms
- 3 astronaut figures
- Decals with numerous emblems


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The instructions....


These are the normal Revell booklet style with 24pages covering the 59 steps of the build, however some steps are very cramped up and you will have to pay attention to detail so you don’t miss crucial parts. The Paints are in Revell callouts only and some require mixing


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The decals


These are very clean and crisp and in perfect register with minimal excess on each decal


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The Plastic...


There is a mix of black, silver, white and blue plastic in this kit along with several aluminium bars. The plastic is of good quality and is very rigid, that will be a bonus with this kit. The mouldings are crisp and they are free from flash.


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In Conclusion


This is a very welcome re-release of a superb Revell Kit, this is one of those kits that are timeless, and having seen some of the initial release completed builds makes into a stunning model. This is one for both the space fans and the general modeller. It states its a level 5 kit (very challenging) however the build is fairly simple if you pay attention to the instructions. One thing to consider would be the use of foil and alclar rather then the normal metallic paints the kit recommends. All in all a great kit


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Revell model kits are available from all good toy and model retailers. For details visit www.revell.de/en, @RevellGermany or facebook.com/Revell
a new-look Revell website has now gone live at www.revell.de/en.

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Nice review Mark, thanks.
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