Fantastic 1:10 scale model of a Project Mercury capsule, used by NASA as part of an outreach program during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The black model measures approximately 17″ tall and depicts a Mercury astronaut seated inside the capsule with various instrument panels. The capsule is set upon a 10″ diameter metallic base, and includes its original wooden 12 x 18.5 x 12 storage box. The top of the box features white stenciling, "Mercury 1/10 scale," a felt tip notation, "M8/18," and a NASA 'meatball' logo sticker, as well as a faded shipping label; top carrying handle bears the original green tag. In very good to fine condition, with expected wear from use and storage, including: light scuffing to capsule exterior and astronaut helmet; the lower legs of the astronaut are detached but present (old model glue on limbs indicate a previous attempt to fix), and the support foam material inside storage box disintegrating.
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