{"title":"Academy Space Shuttle Model Kits","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcademy Space Shuttle Model Kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose the subject and scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt the workbench\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore this range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acd12708\"\u003eAcademy Space Shuttle \u0026amp; Boeing 747 Carrier 1\/288 Scale Model Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acd12707\"\u003eAcademy Space Shuttle with Booster 1\/288 Scale Model Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlan the finish and supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Academy collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft-1-144\"\u003eAcademy 1\/144 Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-da-vinci\"\u003eAcademy Da Vinci and Mechanical Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturn to the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy model kits\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-aircraft\"\u003eModel Aircraft\u003c\/a\u003e or find finishing supplies in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003ePaint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acd12708","title":"Academy Space Shuttle \u0026 Boeing 747 Carrier 1\/288 Scale Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy Space Shuttle \u0026amp; Boeing 747 Carrier 1\/288 Scale Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Space Shuttle \u0026amp; Boeing 747 Carrier to your workbench in 1\/288 scale. The shuttle subject contrasts broad white and dark surfaces, making the overall finish and alignment important to the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanning the build\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan the white base and dark boundaries on a sample before masking the model. Keep paint layers fine at the edges of the windows and panel details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorking in 1\/288 scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the stated scale when comparing the completed model with other subjects. For a ship, the hull length and arrangement of the decks can vary greatly between vessels in the same scale. Plan the display before assembly and use fine paint layers around smaller fittings to preserve their definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePainting and markings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the marking option in the instructions before selecting colors. Test the primer and base color on a spare piece, then compare any panel wash or highlight against that sample. Plan masks for glazing and sharp color boundaries before the final assembly makes access more difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Academy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e: Space Shuttle \u0026amp; Boeing 747 Carrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/288\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: ACD12708\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy kit number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12708\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore starting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the box and instructions for the exact contents and any required supplies. Plan your paint palette, adhesive and tools around this particular kit and its assembly method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-space-shuttle\"\u003eAcademy Space Shuttle Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy model kits\u003c\/a\u003e. 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The shuttle subject contrasts broad white and dark surfaces, making the overall finish and alignment important to the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanning the build\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan the white base and dark boundaries on a sample before masking the model. Keep paint layers fine at the edges of the windows and panel details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorking in 1\/288 scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the stated scale when comparing the completed model with other subjects. For a ship, the hull length and arrangement of the decks can vary greatly between vessels in the same scale. Plan the display before assembly and use fine paint layers around smaller fittings to preserve their definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePainting and markings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the marking option in the instructions before selecting colors. Test the primer and base color on a spare piece, then compare any panel wash or highlight against that sample. 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