AIRFIX - SLS Artemis 1/144

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SLS Artemis Gift Set - Airfix A50202

The Airfix A50202 SLS Artemis Gift Set is a 1:144-scale plastic model kit that brings to life NASA's next-generation heavy-lift launch system designed to return humanity to the Moon. This highly anticipated kit is a new tooling from Airfix, expected to be released around June/Summer 2025. As a "Gift Set," it provides everything needed to build the model right out of the box, making it ideal for new and experienced modellers interested in space exploration.

The kit represents the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the most powerful rocket ever built by NASA, along with the Orion spacecraft, which together form the backbone of the Artemis program. This program aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon, paving the way for future missions to Mars. The Airfix model is expected to feature a good level of detail for its scale, with approximately 79 parts to construct the multi-stage rocket and capsule. It will include decals for the distinctive markings of the SLS and Orion, and as a gift set, will come with acrylic paints, a brush, and poly cement, alongside the plastic kit and instructions. This release continues Airfix's tradition of offering iconic space models, following their popular Saturn V and Space Shuttle kits, and marks a significant addition to the growing space model category.