Occre 1/24 Scale Stephensons Rocket Model Kit Avis

Occre Stephensons Rocket Liverpool & Manchester Railway 1:24 Scale wood & metal Model Kit Occre Models have created a beautiful 1/24th scale representation of Stephensons Rocket, the most famous locomotive of them all. Build the Occre Rocket from pre-cut wooden parts and accessories to create a model that will be the focus of attention wherever displayed. Dimensions : Length: 290mm Height: 180mm Width: 65mm G-45 45mm Gauge 1:24 Scale   In 1829 the Liverpool and Manchester Railway held the Rainhill Trials to find the best locomotive for their line. The winner, from a field of five entries, was George Stephenson and his Rocket. Stephensons Rocket, which only weighed 4.2 tons, had a multi-tubular boiler, almost 6 ft long with a diameter of 3 ft 4 in, that was of great efficiency in terms of heat transfer.The pistons, in the cylinders, which were set at an inclined position, were coupled up to 4 ft 8 in diameter drive wheels, and she was capable of reaching speeds of up to 25 mph.Because of her characteristics, the Rocket was the first useful and practical locomotive in terms of transporting passengers and goods, launching a new age in the history of transport.   OPTIONAL EXTRAS (NOT INCLUDED. AVAILABLE SEPARATELY) Model Makers Glue Pack Contains: Deluxe Materials Speed Bond 112g Deluxe Materials Roket Max Thick Cyano (Super glue) Occre Stephenson's Rocket Paint Pack Contains: 19396 - Black 19399 - Yellow 19400 - Dark Brown 19408 - Gold 19410 - Silver 19419 - Satin Varnish Please note: These paints are also available individually if you do already own some of these colours. Please click on 'Select Individual Paints Below' to see available colours.  Display Base Kit: Display your model with this exhibition base. The kit includes the wooden base, ceramic tiles to simulate the road and metal rails to place the scale model loco on. 400 x 200mm. It's the perfect complement for your model