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SCALE: 1/72 |
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INITIAL RELEASE: 2005 |
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MEDIUM: Resin |
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RARITY: (3) |
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MODEL LENGTH: 6" |
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Lockheed-Martin CEV on Re-Entry |
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ABOUT THE DESIGN |
ABOUT THE KIT |
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Looking beyond the antiquated Space Shuttle, Lockheed-Martin submitted this versatile lifting body design to NASA in May 2005 as a possible multi-function Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV). According to its designers, the two-man craft could be outfitted with a number of additional modules for missions in near-Earth orbit, for lunar missions or even for long-duration trips to Mars. Lockheed-Martin choose the atmosphere-friendly lifting body over simpler capsule-return concepts because, (1) It would limit the g-forces on gravity-deprived astronauts and (2) It would facilitate airstrip landings vs. more problematic water or desert touch-downs. |
This CEV model was released by long-dormant Part-Time Models (PTM)
in spring 2005, just weeks after Lockheed-Martin publicly released artist's
renderings of its design. A simple all-resin kit, it consisted of the main
body and five detail pieces for the rear.
Decals are all custom-made. This model can still be ordered at http://www.up-ship.com/ptm/ptm1.htm. This model was built from an original issue. |
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Original Artist's Rendering |
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Concept Spacecraft |
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