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Space Shuttle Models & Kits
Compare UK prices on Space Shuttle kits and display builds. Pick a Discovery or Atlantis orbiter, a brick-built playset or a launch scene with its own platform.
Featured build · LEGO Icons NASA Space Shuttle Discovery
Three ways to build
Best Space Shuttle Model Kits
Start with a small LEGO shuttle, move up to a scale Airfix kit you paint yourself or build the larger LEGO Icons Discovery with its Hubble payload. The three picks suit different budgets and display spaces.
Best for a first brick build
First Build · Brick assembly
144 pieces · Detachable satellite
£8.97
Best for a scale kit with paints included
Challenging · Plastic kit
1:144 scale · Paints, brushes and cement
£42.49
Best for a large Discovery display
Challenging · Brick assembly
2,354 pieces · Includes a Hubble model
£203.00
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Recommended Space Shuttle Discovery Kits
Choose a compact folded-metal Discovery, a brick orbiter with opening doors or a wooden build that demonstrates payload deployment. Each suits a different way of building and displaying the same shuttle.
A small Discovery in folded metal
Intermediate · Metal tabs
Fold the fine metal parts into a compact Discovery. Choose it if you enjoy detailed work and have limited shelf space. 1:355 scale · Pre-finished metal
£16.99
A mid-sized Discovery in bricks
Intermediate · Brick assembly
Open the cargo doors to reveal the movable robotic arm. The tension-supported base gives the finished model its display position. 475 pieces · Opening cargo doors
£29.99
A wooden Discovery with moving parts
Challenging · Slot together
Build the wooden orbiter and use its hand-operated mechanism to demonstrate Hubble deployment. 1:96 scale · Tension-supported display
£46.86
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Best 1:144 Space Shuttle Model Kits
Both kits use the same scale. Pick Airfix if you want finishing supplies included, or Revell Atlantis if you want to show the details inside the cargo bay.
Best for a scale kit with paints included
Challenging · Plastic kit
Build and paint a traditional scale orbiter. The box includes finishing supplies and a choice of decal schemes. 1:144 scale · Paints, brushes and cement
£42.49
An Atlantis kit with cargo bay detail
Challenging · Plastic kit
Choose whether to show the cargo bay doors open and whether to display the landing gear extended. This kit suits a modeller comfortable with glue and paint. 1:144 scale · Opening bay option
£35.01
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Recommended Space Shuttle Launch Scene Kits
We picked two brick sets with launch platforms and a motorised wooden scene. Check the platform footprint as well as the height of the shuttle.
A smaller brick launch scene
Easy · Brick assembly
Build the shuttle and launch centre together if you want a scene you can assemble without painting. Brick launch centre · No glue
£16.99
A larger brick-built launch scene
Intermediate · Brick assembly
Build the shuttle and its platform alongside a satellite and astronaut figures. Give the platform room on the shelf. Over 1,000 pieces · Satellite and figures
£28.49
A moving launch-platform display
Challenging · Slot together
Build a wooden launch scene with an ABS cabin and a motorised display. Choose it for the mechanism and lights. 1:420 scale · Lights and motor
£49.95
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Best Space Shuttle Kits for Beginners
These picks use pre-coloured pieces. Choose a small LEGO playset, a slot-together Discovery puzzle or a simpler CaDA Discovery for display.
Best for a first brick build
First Build · Brick assembly
Build a small shuttle with an opening hatch and detachable satellite. You can reuse the bricks to make an astronaut or another spacecraft. 144 pieces · Detachable satellite
£8.97
A slot-together Discovery for beginners
First Build · Slot together
Slot the pre-coloured pieces together for a straightforward Discovery display. Pre-coloured foamboard · No paint
£7.99
A compact Discovery brick build
Easy · Brick assembly
Choose the smaller CaDA Discovery if you want a named orbiter and prefer a simpler brick build. Pre-coloured bricks · Compact display
£16.49
Gift ideas
Space Shuttle Model Kit Gifts
These three picks match our space gifts guide. Choose Airfix for a painting project, UGEARS for a wooden mechanism or Metal Earth for a compact Discovery build.
Best for a scale kit with paints included
Challenging · Plastic kit
Build and paint a traditional scale orbiter. The box includes finishing supplies and a choice of decal schemes. 1:144 scale · Paints, brushes and cement
£42.49
A wooden Discovery with moving parts
Challenging · Slot together
Build the wooden orbiter and use its hand-operated mechanism to demonstrate Hubble deployment. 1:96 scale · Tension-supported display
£46.86
A small Discovery in folded metal
Intermediate · Metal tabs
Fold the fine metal parts into a compact Discovery. Choose it if you enjoy detailed work and have limited shelf space. 1:355 scale · Pre-finished metal
£16.99
Buying guide
How to Choose a Space Shuttle Model Kit
Choose an orbiter or a full launch scene
The orbiter is the winged shuttle. If you want a launch display, check whether the kit includes the tank, boosters or a platform. The Cbmesmeric Space Shuttle and Launch Platform includes a platform.
Check the name and mission details
The Revell Space Shuttle Atlantis depicts Atlantis, and the LEGO Icons NASA Space Shuttle Discovery depicts Discovery with Hubble. If a specific orbiter matters to you, check the markings or decals.
Pick how you want to assemble it
The BestaFiesta Space Shuttle Discovery 3D Puzzle slots together and the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Space Shuttle uses bricks. For a painted finish, look at a plastic scale kit. Folded-metal kits suit careful work on small parts.
Plan for the model and its stand
Check the finished length, wingspan and depth of the stand. A launch stack takes more vertical space than a shuttle on its own, and a separate payload may need another spot.
Decide what you want to move
Check whether the doors, landing gear or payload can move. The UGEARS NASA Space Shuttle Discovery has a manually operated payload feature, while the ROKR Motorised Space Shuttle uses a motor in its display.
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Browse the full selection, then narrow it by orbiter, format, scale or difficulty. Check the product listing for current UK offers and the parts included.
Cbmesmeric Space Shuttle and Launch Platform Brick Kit 8866
Common questions
Space Shuttle Model Kit FAQs
What is a good first Space Shuttle kit?
The LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Space Shuttle uses 144 bricks and can be rebuilt into two other space models. For a simple Discovery display, try the BestaFiesta Space Shuttle Discovery 3D Puzzle.
What is the difference between an orbiter and a launch stack?
The orbiter is the winged vehicle. A full launch stack includes the orbiter, external tank and two boosters. A platform or tower is a separate part of some launch scenes.
Which Discovery kits include Hubble?
The LEGO Icons NASA Space Shuttle Discovery includes a separate Hubble build. The UGEARS NASA Space Shuttle Discovery includes a smaller payload and lets you demonstrate deployment by hand.
Do Airfix and Revell Space Shuttle kits need paint and glue?
The Airfix Space Shuttle Gift Set comes with paints, brushes and cement. The Revell Space Shuttle Atlantis is also a glue-and-paint kit. Check the retailer’s box contents before buying supplies.
What does 1:144 scale mean for a shuttle model?
Each measurement is one hundred and forty-fourth of the real vehicle. A launch stack and an orbiter alone have different finished dimensions, even at the same scale.
Can the motorised Space Shuttle model fly?
The ROKR Motorised Space Shuttle uses a motor and lights to animate the display on its platform. The model stays on the display.
Which model is best for a small shelf?
The Metal Earth Space Shuttle Discovery folds into a compact 1:355 Discovery. If you prefer plastic bricks, look at the CaDA Space Shuttle Discovery Brick Kit and check the finished dimensions against your shelf.
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