Academy Space Shuttle Model Kits

Academy Space Shuttle Model Kits

Browse Academy’s compact Space Shuttle subjects, including the shuttle with its booster stack and the shuttle with a Boeing 747 carrier aircraft. Compare the configurations when choosing what to display.

Choose the subject and scale

Read the complete subject name and Academy kit number before selecting a version. A unit, production type or named edition can change which references and paint scheme you need. Compare the scale with the rest of your planned display and check the individual listing for any stated special features.

At the workbench

Plan the major white and dark surfaces before masking. Check the alignment of the complete assembly on a flat surface and test coverage over the primer.

Explore this range

• Academy Space Shuttle & Boeing 747 Carrier 1/288 Scale Model Kit
• Academy Space Shuttle with Booster 1/288 Scale Model Kit

Plan the finish and supplies

Start with the instructions and a list of the colors, tools and materials needed for this kit. Dry-fit the main parts, then prepare a test sample of the intended finish. Keep delicate details accessible through painting and leave their final installation until the assembly sequence calls for them.

Related Academy collections

• Academy 1/144 Aircraft Model Kits
• Academy Aircraft Model Kits
• Academy Da Vinci and Mechanical Kits

Return to the full Academy model kits, explore Model Aircraft or find finishing supplies in Paint Store and Tools & Supplies.