The Estes Saturn 1B 7251 is a 1:100 scale flying model rocket kit of the Apollo Saturn 1B (SA-206) as it appeared for the launch of the first Skylab crew in 1973. It is a Master-level kit, built for experienced scale modelers who want a detailed replica that still flies.
About the Saturn 1B
The Saturn 1B served as NASA's test bed for Apollo flight hardware and as the launch vehicle for Earth orbit missions with the Apollo spacecraft. Its clustered tank design and eight H-1 engines make it one of the most recognizable vehicles of the Apollo era.
Kit Details
- Scale: 1:100 replica of the Apollo spacecraft stack
- Skill level: Master
- Construction: textured body wraps, injection molded components, and plastic formed parts
- Features: Launch Escape System, H-1 engine nozzles, and dual parachute recovery
- Recommended engines: C11-3, D12-3, E12-4, E12-6
- Projected altitude: 1000 ft. (305 m)
Before You Build
This kit is unassembled and requires assembly. Engines, glue, paint, and finishing tools are not included unless noted on the packaging.
More From MPM Hobbies
Browse more launch-ready kits in our Model Rocketry collection, or read more about this vehicle at the Estes Rockets official site.