1/72 Atlas-Agena Rocket Plastic Model

- Approximate finished height of 45 cm, capturing the essence of the 1960s space program.

About the Actual Rocket

During the intense space race between the Soviet Union and the United States, the Atlas Agena played a pivotal role from 1960 to 1978, being used for numerous satellite launches. It is a disposable two-stage liquid-fueled rocket that burns a mixture of liquid oxygen and kerosene. Developed based on the Atlas missile, it was used in over 100 launches. It was notably utilized for NASA's Mariner missions aimed at exploring Venus and Mars, as well as the Ranger lunar missions. Additionally, it was used for launching target vessels for testing rendezvous and docking operations in space, preparing for manned lunar missions with the Gemini spacecraft. Standing at a height of 36 meters, this rocket is immortalized in the history of American space exploration.

About the Model

This plastic model assembly kit replicates the Atlas Agena, a rocket with a significant record in America's space development history. The kit consists of 32 parts and achieves a finished height of over 40 cm, accurately recreating the Atlas rocket and the second-stage Agena. The model offers two options for the second stage: the Agena Target Vehicle (ATV) specification and the extended Target Docking Adapter (ATDA) specification, allowing you to assemble either configuration. Moreover, you can reproduce the scenario where the ATDA shroud incorrectly deployed during orbit, earning it the nickname "angry alligator" from Gemini astronauts. Decals are included to match the various missions, allowing you to faithfully recreate a piece of America's historic space ventures. The rocket's body meticulously represents pressure lines, fuel lines, and panel lines, making this kit a tribute to the history of American space development.

Main Features

- 1/72 scale model of the Atlas Agena, an iconic American space rocket.

- Option to assemble with either the Agena Target Vehicle (ATV) or the extended Target Docking Adapter (ATDA).

- Includes decals representing various Atlas rocket missions.

- Detailed modeling of the rocket's pressure lines, fuel lines, and panel lines.

- Comprises 32 parts with a finished height over 40 cm.

- Comes with a display stand.

- Assembly requires modeling tools for plastic models.

- Use paint designed for plastic models for finishing.