LVM Studios Shuttle Launch Tower detail set 2

 In 1986 Revell released one of the most complex model kits ever. It is a real collectors kit and high prices (US$200 and up) are paid. 2 versions were available, with (4911) and without the full stack Space Shuttle (4910). The kit was released by Revell Germany and Revell USA. The 4911 kit had a limited reissue (600 pieces) by Revell GB in 1994. At this moment it is not known that Revell will reissue the kit, but hopes are high that it may be released late in 2012.  

The LC39 detail kits represent the shuttle launch tower (LC39A & B) in the beginning of the shuttle era. Through time numerous things have changed and/or have been added to the launch complexes, for example the weather protection system and the renovation of the elevator shafts.

Scale problems are known for this kit, actually 1/160 while the box indicates 1/144. LVM Studios could have designed a complete new Shuttle launch tower model due to the scale problem but we decide to design detail sets in which you can detail the Revell model kit. Once build with or without the detailing sets it is a really impressive model even with the scale problems.

The LC39S2 detail kit is the second detail set developed by LVM Studios for the Revell Shuttle Launch Tower kit no. 4910 & 4911 in the scale 1/144. You can see this room and the shaft in the photo to the right.

The LC39 detail kits represent the shutle launch tower (LC39A & B) in the beginning of the shuttle era. Through time numerous things have changed and/or have been added to the launch complexes, for example the weather protection system and the renovation of the elevator shafts.

LC39S2 provides your photo etch elevator shaft and replaces the elevator room at level 280.

As you can see from the images, you get a huge shee of photo etch brass ( 8.5 x 11 inches) a smaller sheet and a couple of square shapes. Also included in the kit are full instructions on DVD that are in Adobe format, so you can simply use your Adobe Reader to go through and print out any pages you might require.

The photo etch is superbly done and the instructions are extremely detailed, showing precisely where each and every part fits. Though it looks daunting, the parts are fairly large and the areas to be folded are equally easy to see and handle. I would highly recommend a folding tool as that will make things just that much easier. This is the second of three sets being made available for this kit.  In case you are wondering, this does not totally replace the kit, but enhances the core of it.

The price for this set is 56.00 Euros (which includes VAT so will be less expensive outside the EU). You can order your set from LVM Studios athttp://store.LVM-Studios.com You can also see images of the completed set on their site.

In all, an outstanding set that will really make this old kit stand out.

January 2012

My thanks to LVM Studios for the review set.