Dragon 11003 1/72 Apollo 10 CSM + LM + LES

The Apollo space program aimed to put man on the Moon, and the final dry run was the Apollo 10 mission launched on 18 May 1969. It was designed to test all Moon landing procedures, everything except the actual landing itself. During the NASA mission, the Lunar Module (LM) actually came to within 15.6km/h of the Moon’s surface. The crew of three was also able to survey the eventual Apollo 11 landing site in the Sea of Tranquility. Interestingly the LM was deliberately not equipped for a landing, and the ascent module was short-fueled so that the crew wouldn’t be tempted into make a landing! The LM was nicknamed “Snoopy”, while the Command Module (CM) was called “Charlie Brown”. This was the fourth manned mission and it immediately preceded the successful Moon landing of Apollo 11. On its return to Earth on 26 May 1969, it attained a record-breaking speed of 39,897km/h!
Dragon’s newest plastic spacecraft kit represents key components of the Apollo 10 mission – the LM, CM and nosecone of the rocket. Each segment is beautifully detailed in 1/72 scale, with an amazing level of detail achieved by the use of advanced molding technology. Of special note is the unique transparent cone of the rocket that allows a clear view of LM “Snoopy” that’s snugly installed inside! Though the LM goes inside the cone, no detail has been spared. The plastic model has been produced in this way so that modelers can see and appreciate the “innards” of their spacecraft. In addition, the model is set off by the inclusion of an attractive display stand. This accurate model fits together to create a replica of the spacecraft that played such a pivotal role in allowing man to set foot on the Moon.
Features

Transparent lunar module adapter is newly produced
Beautifully reproduced Apollo 10
Launch escape motor replicates the original
Pre-formed display stand
Launch escape tower and aft boost protective cover can be separated assembled
Authentic lunar module molded w/ascent and descent stages
Egress platform with delicate detail
Tiny reaction control thrusters assembled
Intricate docking target and VHF antenna on ascent stage
S-band steerable antenna and rendezvous radar antenna can be folded up/down
Docking Probe Assembly rendered w/intricate detail
Realistic service propulsion system reproduced
Aft heat shield molded w/fine detail
Realistic engine and landing radar antenna molded w/ details