Metal Earth Space Shuttle Discovery
Celebrate the most flown orbiter in NASA’s fleet with the Space Shuttle Discovery. Over its 27-year career, Discovery completed 39 successful missions, famously deploying the Hubble Space Telescope and playing a critical role in the construction of the International Space Station. This 3D metal model captures the ship’s legacy with a vibrant, pre-printed finish that brings the black-and-white thermal protection system to life.
Product Highlights
Vibrant Colour Detail: Features high-quality printed graphics that accurately depict the shuttle's tiled heat shield, the NASA "meatball" logo, and the bold "Discovery" lettering on the wing
Enhanced Engineering: This upgraded model utilizes 2 full steel sheets, offering more detail and complexity than the smaller single-sheet silver versions
No Glue or Solder Needed: Parts are precision-cut from flexible steel. Simply pop them out and use the "tab and slot" method to lock them into place for a museum-quality finish
Moderate Build Experience: Rated with a Moderate difficulty, it provides a rewarding challenge for builders who want to practice curving metal plates to create the orbiter's sleek, aerodynamic fuselage
Space History in Miniature: Once completed, the model stands on its own integrated display stand, making it a perfect conversation piece for office desks or space collections
Technical Specifications
Brand: Metal Earth by Fascinations
Number of Sheets: 2 Steel Sheets
Number of Pieces: 34 Pieces
Difficulty: Moderate
Scale: 1:355
Assembled Size: 11.4cm x 7.1cm x 5.8cm
Recommended Age: 14 years and up
Recommended Tools: Tweezers and needle-nose pliers are essential for shaping the rounded fuselage and securing the small tabs without scratching the paint (or the official Metal Earth Tool Kit- sold seperately) are highly recommended
