British Interplanetary Society (BIS) Moon Lander (1949) 1/72 Scale Model Kit

British Interplanetary Society (BIS) Moon Lander (1949) 1/72 Scale Model Kit:

As early as 1937, the British Interplanetary Society (BIS) was developing plans for landing humans on the moon. By 1947, their ideas had taken full form. The plan was to launch a multi-stage booster powered by an atomic engine from a flooded caisson in a high-altitude lake near the equator. Atop this booster would be a large gumdrop-shaped multi-stage lander carrying three astronauts. The lander's descent stage would serve as a launch platform for the upper command stage, which would return the crew to earth.

Although significantly larger than the NASA Lunar Module that eventually made the first lunar landing in 1969, the BIS Lunar Lander was, in principle, very similar to the vehicle that eventually put man on the moon, a testament to its designers foresight and engineering acumen.

Scale: 1:72
Number of Pieces: 116
Pattern: John Fleming
Casting: Central Replication and Production
Decal Design: JBOT
Height: 7.5 inches (19cm)