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Lot # 9 - Vintage Centuri Apollo Little Joe II Scale Model Rocket Kit #KS-8 – U

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Start Date/Time:	10-Nov-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time:	17-Nov-2026 7:08:00 PM
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A holy grail of vintage model rocketry: the legendary Centuri Apollo Little Joe II (Kit KS-8). Widely considered one of the most sophisticated and beautifully engineered scale kits of the golden era of rocketry, this specimen is in phenomenal, unbuilt collector condition

Vintage Centuri Apollo Little Joe II Scale Model Rocket Kit #KS-8 – Unbuilt, Factory Sealed PartsItem Overview

Manufacturer: Centuri Engineering Co. (Phoenix, Arizona)

Kit Number: KS-8

Scale: 1/45 Exact Scale (Based on the Mission A-004 White Sands launch, Jan 20, 1966)

Condition: Exceptional, Collector-Grade Vintage New-Old-Stock (NOS)

Era: Late 1960s / Early 1970sDetailed Condition

Internal Components: STILL FACTORY SEALED. The main components remain completely untouched inside the original heavy-gauge factory plastic shrink wrap.Chrome Mylar Skin: The iconic silver/chrome embossed corrugated body skin is incredibly bright, highly reflective, and free from the typical wrinkling, dulling, or bubbling common to kits of this age. The vertical "UNITED STATES" lettering remains crisp and flawless

Documentation & Paperwork: Includes all original documentation in pristine, crisp condition with no major staining or tearing:Complete 12-page assembly instruction manual.Apollo Little Joe II Scale Data and Flight Information Summary blueprint sheet.Historic Centuri Technical Information Report TIR-52 (Reliable Cluster Ignition), a prized piece of vintage rocketry literature

Bonus Vintage Items: Includes the original, unspent bright orange Centuri "Sure-Shot" igniter packet (Cat. No. IG-1) with a printed retail price of 60¢, perfectly preserved inside the bag.

Why This Kit is Rare-The Centuri Little Joe II is famous for its intricate detailing, including the highly detailed Apollo Command/Service Module (CSM) capsule and authentic Launch Escape System (LES) tower scaffolding. Because of the difficulty of finding the delicate chrome skin wraps intact and the parts completely sealed in the original internal packaging, this is a true museum-quality investment piece for any serious aerospace or vintage hobby collector

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We make every effort to describe lot items as accurately as possible. Expect normal signs of wear associated with antiques, vintage, and used items. We do not list every flaw. All items are sold AS IS WHERE IS. No refunds or returns. Sound Estate Company does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given may be approximate.

Lot # 9 - Vintage Centuri Apollo Little Joe II Scale Model Rocket Kit #KS-8 – U

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