Concept Spacecraft

Big Gemini (1966)

Big Gemini - 1

Fantastic Plastic Logo

SCALE: 1/48

INITIAL RELEASE: 2008

MEDIUM: Resin

RARITY: (2)

LENGTH: 10"

 

Big Gemini - 2

 

Big Gemini - 3

Big Gemini - 4

 

Big Gemini - 5

 

Big Gemini - 6

Big Gemini Prepares to Dock with Skylab

 

ABOUT THE DESIGN

ABOUT THE KIT

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.

 

Big Gemini - Box Art

Original Box Art

 

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