Airplane Model*Hobby Master HL1407 1:200 Shuttle Challenger Mission 51-L OV-099 Jan 1986 – Miniature Marvels: Airplane Models & Painted Dice

The U.S. Space Shuttle program started with the awarding of the contract to Rockwell International’s Space Transportation Systems Division. There were 6 shuttles built, Enterprise OV- 101 (Orbital Vehicle) for testing, Columbia OV-102, Challenger OV-099, Discovery OV-103, Atlantis OV-104 and Endeavour OV-105. The first of 135 Space Shuttle missions took place April 12, 1981 and lasted 2 days 6 hours when STS-1 (Space Transportation System) was launched using Space Shuttle Columbia. Of the 135 mission launches there were 2 tragedies when Columbia and Challenger plus their crews were lost.

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components
• Realistic panel lines and surface details
• Pad printed markings and placards that won’t fade or peel like decals
• Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear
• Display stand included
• Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads