How far can man’s dreams go? For so long, we have dreamed of reaching the stars and exploring unknown worlds. Armed with scientific and technological knowledge, we have made significant steps towards turning that goal into reality.
And it all starts with the launch.
Witness the culmination of man’s best efforts to fly to the stars and back with the ROKR Space Shuttle, a perfect symbol of that dream right on your desk.
The Next Frontier in Crafting
Measuring only 160 × 290 × 340 mm (approximately 6.3 × 11.4 × 13.4 in), the Space Shuttle is a 1:420 wooden replica of the orbiter that was first launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in 1981. You’ll find its white panels, black-tipped wings, and black nose familiar. And it’s made more fun knowing it’s a 3D wooden puzzle you have to build yourself.
But what makes this model unique is the inclusion of a fully detailed launch tower with specific stations, flashing lights, and the ability to position the shuttle in blast-off position with the flip of a switch. It comes alive with the help of a reduction motor that moves the gears and lifts the orbiter.
Features of the Space Shuttle
The ROKR Space Shuttle is packed with design elements and dynamic parts that make each launch sequence breathtaking.
The shuttle’s retro design captures the look of the orbiter, complete with white paneling, black-tipped wings, tailfin, and pointed black nose. It even features the twin booster rockets that serve as external fuel tanks, which help propel the jet further into space.
Visible moving parts and gears in the launch pad allow you to see most of the layered, 4-stage gear system that controls the bed of the shuttle. You can observe them at work when the shuttle is carried from horizontal to vertical position.
Three coaxial robotic arms are also attached to the reduction motor. After positioning vertically, the arms rotate 90° and secure the orbiter in place.
The multi-level control tower shows different specific stations and platforms, such as the fuel filling area, the supervising platform, the electrical control room, and the terminal hall. These details add more realism and thrill to the launch itself.
Countdown lights and flame effects created by the multi-color LED displays add to the anticipation of blastoff. The control tower flashes 6 times during the last part of the countdown, and the base simulates ignition with orange and blue flashes when the rocket is supposed to leave its platform.
Shuttle-inspired switches make you feel like you’re inside the cockpit itself. A pull-down master switch turns on the structure’s power, and a sensor button commences the countdown sequence.
Fiction becomes reality as you play engineer, technician, mission control, and pilot. With a 5-star difficulty assembly, this is an exciting build that’s a symbolic culmination of man’s space exploration dreams coming true.
Why the ROKR Space Shuttle?
As a concept, the ROKR Space Shuttle celebrates man’s achievements in the realm of science, technology, engineering, and the journey to the next frontier: space. The 1981 launch was the first time in history that an orbiter was launched and returned safely to Earth. It marked a new era where humanity pushed boundaries and made what was impossible, possible.
As a 3D wooden puzzle, this kit comes alive with you as the resilient engineer and builder, discovering more about the art of mechanical modeling. Just like the curious minds who didn’t stop until they made it, you become the innovator and problem-solver who won’t stop until you reach another personal milestone, a new model worthy of display and awe built by your own two hands.
Who is it for?
Even if you weren’t there in the 80s when this shuttle was launched, the concept of this kit is symbolic to humanity as a whole. And so, sci-fi lovers, STEM learners, history buffs, and collectors will find this design particularly meaningful. Add this to your own display of memorabilia or inspire a youngster to dream and imagine without limits by gifting this kit.
ROKR's Dreams are Also Yours
ROKR thrives with the spirit of exploration and wants to share it with everyone. Space exploration is the perfect symbol of thinking outside the box, of asking unusual questions, and of learning how things work. Challenge yourself, explore, and dream high with the ROKR Space Shuttle today.
Product Specifications
- Product Name: Space Shuttle LKA02
- Brand: ROKR
- Category: 3D wooden puzzle
- Pieces: 446
- Material: Laser-cut plywood, PVC, LED bulbs
- Difficulty: ★★★★★
- Assembly Time: 6 hours
- Dimensions: 160 × 290 × 340 mm (6.3 × 11.4 × 13.4 in)
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Robotime Creative Team
As Robotime's earliest audience and testers, they start from user needs and are dedicated to sharing stories and insights about the brand and its products.
Robotime is a creative lifestyle company dedicated to designing and developing 3D puzzles, toys, and wooden handicrafts. Subscribe to learn more.
3 comments
Ik zou graag willen weten wanneer de space shuttle van rokr weer op vooraad is
Groet T.Kuil
T.W. Kuil
Zou gewenst zijn als er een Nederlandse beschrijving voor kan komen ,
Voor de bouw van de spaceshuttle.
Met vriendelijke groet J. Glasbergen
Jaap Glasbergen
Ik zou graag een Nederlandse beschrijving willen hebben hoe ik de space shuttle in elkaar moet zetten.
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