Best Spacecraft Model Kits

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With many pieces and additional features, this kit is an ideal indoor activity.

Kit has 1,969 pieces, instructional booklet, three removable rocket stages, two microfigures, and three stands. Booklet has illustrated instructions with facts about the rocket. Model is more than 39 inches tall and is displayed horizontality on the stands.

Metal Earth Space Shuttle Discovery

Model can be flimsy and can easily fall apart.

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Great Value

This miniature space shuttle model features high-quality materials and a classy look.

Inspired by the NASA Space Shuttle, this hobby model kit is made from thin steel sheets. No gluing or soldering is required. Simply clip the pieces from the metal sheets and twist the connection tabs to assemble. The model itself is highly detailed and realistic.

U.S.S. Enterprise Refit Model

This model is very small. Requires tweezers or pliers for assembly.

‎Round 2, LLC

Best for Experts

Build the U.S.S. Enterprise with this affordable, yet highly detailed model kit.

This model is 22 inches long and is 1:537 scale. Features a sturdy dome base and metal support rod for display. Includes pennant and registry decals. Comes with a separate shuttlecraft model. Highly customizable. A great challenge for experienced modelers.

Metal Earth 3D Metal Model Apollo CSM and Apollo Saturn V

Some users noted the assembly process required extra sanding. This model comes unpainted also.

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Iconic Design

Recreate two iconic NASA machines with this cool model kit.

Build these 3D models of the Apollo Command Service Module and the Apollo Saturn V rocket. The rocket model includes a gantry. These models look excellent on display. No gluing or soldering is required for assembly, but some modeling experience is recommended. For ages 14 and up.

International Space Station Kit

The metal is very thin and requires a delicate hand when putting the model together. May be too difficult for some modelers.

LEGO

Feature-Packed

A highly-detailed, extremely engaging model kit with multiple adjustment points and display options.

This kit contains 864 pieces in total. Extras include an illustrated, 148-page instructional booklet, two astronaut micro figures, three small cargo spacecrafts, and a NASA Space Shuttle. The station itself has two rotating joints and eight adjustable solar panels.