The Bradford Exchange Hawthorne Village Division NASA Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad Lights Up Space Shuttle Sculpture 17-inches

The Bradford Exchange Hawthorne Village Division NASA Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad Lights Up Space Shuttle Sculpture 17-inchesOn May 5, 1961, the first American roared into space aboard Freedom 7, launched by a Redstone rocket, marking a historic moment in U. S. history. Since then, America and the world have been fascinated by the exploration of space and the compelling mystery of what truly exists beyond. Now, the Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad Sculpture captures the essence of that fascination and mystery, with a dramatic recreation of Kennedy on launch day. A Bradford

On May 5, 1961, the first American roared into space aboard Freedom 7, launched by a Redstone rocket, marking a historic moment in U.S. history. Since then, America and the world have been fascinated by the exploration of space and the compelling mystery of what truly exists beyond. Now, the Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad Sculpture captures the essence of that fascination and mystery, with a dramatic recreation of Kennedy on launch day. A Bradford Exchange, Hawthorne Village Division, exclusive, this fully-dimensional sculpture is superbly handcrafted, hand-painted down to the smallest authentic detail and showcased in an stirring 17-inch-high presentation to make you feel like you are witnessing a historic lift-off up-close-and-personal.

Much labor-intensive work and dedicated research went into the creation of this fine collectible sculpture, in order to faithfully recreate an awe-inspiring scene that is now iconic. Witness a true-to-life Space Shuttle in all of its glory, connected to the towering Orbiter Access Arm with its famous White Room. Plus, key details like the Oxygen Vent Arm and its "Beanie Cap," the Lightning Mast bearing an American flag, and even the treads of the transporters are reproduced with careful intricacy, to reach the height of realism and historical accuracy. Plus, 6 LED lights are strategically placed in the platform and tower to create a highly-dramatic effect. This historic Kennedy Space Center sculpture also makes a patriotic electric train accessory and is sure to generate plenty of excitement.

• Celebrate America's can-do spirit and technological innovation with the Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad Sculpture, exclusively from The Bradford Exchange, Hawthorne Village Division
• Labor intensive handcrafting and research went into the creation of this fully-dimensional collectible sculpture; it is superbly handcrafted in artist's resin and hand-painted down to the smallest authentic detail
• Showcases a wealth of intricate features including the Mobile Launch Platform resting atop the dual Crawler Transporters, the Launch Tower, the Space Shuttle, the Orbiter Access Arm with famous White Room, the Oxygen Vent Arm and its "Beanie Cap," the Lightning Mast bearing an American Flag and more
• It lights up! 6 LED lights are strategically placed in the platform and tower for an awe-inspiring effect day or night

• A must for space history buffs, this sculpture makes a patriotic electric train accessory too
• Requires 3 “AAA” batteries or AC adapter (not included)
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Measures 8-1/2" W x 17" H x 8-1/2" D; 21.6 cm W x 43.2 cm H x 21.6 cm D