Luna from "Destination Moon" (1950)

SCALE: 1:288

INITIAL RELEASE: 2009

MEDIUM: Resin

RARITY: (2)

HEIGHT: 6.75"

"Luna" Begins Its Descent

ABOUT THE DESIGN

ABOUT THE KIT

Purportedly, science-fiction novelist and screenplay co-writer Robert Heinlein originally wanted his Luna moon rocket to be a scientifically plausible multi-stage vehicle.  But his producers nixed the idea, doubting the general public's ability to grasp such an "esoteric" concept.  Instead, they opted for this classic single-stage "winged ogive" design created by Ernst Fegte based on an earlier concept developed by the film's "science advisor," celebrated space artist Chesley Bonestall.  Based heavily on Germany's V-2 rocket, the result was the first of the classic 50's-era "rocketships," its influence subsequently felt in everything from TV spaceships like the Orbit Jet from "Rocky Jones - Space Ranger" to the Hugo Award trophy, first bestowed on science-fiction writers in 1953.

Mastered and cast David Guertin, the "Luna" was the first kit in Fantastic Plastic's 1:288 scale "Classic Rocketship Series."  Released in September 2009, the kit was developed in association with Jon C. Rogers of Roger's Rocketships.  It came complete with a "moonscape" display base and ID plaque (not shown).

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