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EMW A-4 (V-2) Ballistic Missile (1944)

EMW A-4 (V-2) 1

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SCALE: 1/35

INITIAL RELEASE: 1995

MEDIUM: Polystyrene

RARITY: (3)

 

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ABOUT THE DESIGN

ABOUT THE KIT

The world's first ballistic missile, the A-4 rocket -- later dubbed the V-2 ( for Vengeance 2) -- was powered by a mixture of 75% ethyl alcohol and water, and 25% liquid oxygen.  Unlike the Fieseler Fi-103 V-1 that used a mechanical guidance system, the V-2's flight path was guided by a sophisticated gyroscopic apparatus.  (Not that it made the missile any more accurate.)  Developed by German rocket pioneer Dr. Werner Von Braun, the A-4 served as the basis for America's entire rocket program during the Cold War, beginning with the WAC Corporal (a minimally modified A-4) to the Jupiter C to the mighty Saturn V.  

Although many A-4/V-2 kits have been released by various companies over the years, this 1/38-scale edition by DML is certainly one of the largest. 

This model was built from an original issue.

 

EMW A-4 (V-2) DML Box Art

Original Box Art

 

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