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SCALE: 1/48 |
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INITIAL RELEASE: 2008 |
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MEDIUM: Resin |
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RARITY: (2) |
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LENGTH: 10" |
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Big Gemini Prepares to Dock with Skylab |
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ABOUT THE DESIGN |
ABOUT THE KIT |
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In 1966, as the Gemini program
was nearing an end, it was becoming obvious that a new system would soon be
necessary to ferry large numbers of astronauts to the military and civilian
space stations then being planned. (Ah, the 1960s!) McDonnell Douglas,
primary contractors for the Gemini spacecraft, proposed building upon their
existing technology to fill this need with an enlarged spacecraft that could
transport up to 12 passengers plus 12 tons of payload 6 to 14 times per
year. The "Big Gemini" -- or "Big G" as it was known -- was set to be operational by 1971. However, by that time, virtually all of America's space station projects had been abandoned and there was no longer a use for this system. "Big G" was deep-sixed. |
This Fantastic Plastic Models kit
was released in August 2010. The kit was patterned by Paul Roberts and
cast by BLAP! Models. Decals were by JBOT. This highly-detailed kit
was nearly three years in the making! For information on kit price and availability, CLICK HERE. |
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Original Box Art |
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Concept Spacecraft |
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