It's offered to your attention the unique Soviet space memorabilia from 1980-s - the 1:8 exact copies of the first four modules of the famous MIR space station as they were first launched and began functioning in orbit in 1986. They are the following dockable modules:
MIR base block module,
Kvant module,
Soyuz TM manned spacecraft,
Progress cargo transportation spacecraft.
The model was for display in a Soviet space museum until its breaking up in 1990-s. The quality is very high, there are many small details on it. The model has been made in one of the space enterprices of the former Soviet Union. It has been made of metal, plastic and cloth material, as the exact copy of the space station, using its original drawings.
Here is what you get:
Model of MIR base block, 1:8 scale.
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Dimensions.
length - 56" (142 cm);
diameter of wide part - 18" (45 cm);
diameter of narrow part - 10" (24 cm).
Historical reference.
MIR base block was the backbone of the Mir space station. It was the principal space station control element and contained the main computers, communications equipment, kitchen and hygiene facilities, and primary living quarters. The module provided 90 cubic meters of habitable volume. The base block included six docking ports used as permanent attachment points for the other station modules and for temporary docking of manned and unmanned resupply ships.
Mir was equipped with its own orbital maneuvering engines. These could not be used after the arrival of Kvant (the first station module), but the base block still provided the principal propellant storage tanks and primary attitude control for the entire space station.
The base block was divided into four compartments, designated as the working, transfer, intermediate and assembly compartments. All but the assembly compartment were pressurized. A small airlock was also available for experiments or for the release of small satellites or refuse.
Additional photos.
Model of Kvant module, 1:8 scale.
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Dimensions.
length - 28" (72 cm);
diameter of wide part - 20" (50 cm);
diameter of narrow part - 17" (44 cm).
Historical reference.
The Kvant ('Quantum') module was the first addition to the Mir base block and contained scientific instruments for astrophysical observations and materials science experiments. Kvant conducted research into the physics of active galaxies, quasars and neutron stars. The module also supported biotechnology experiments in anti-viral preparations and fractions.
The module was divided into a pressurized laboratory compartment (40 cubic meters total pressurized volume) and a non-pressurized equipment compartment. The laboratory compartment was further divided into an instrumentation area and a living area, which were separated by an interior partition. A pressurized transfer compartment connected the Mir base block with the laboratory compartment.
The unpressurised equipment compartment contained power stabilizers. In addition to its primary scientific equipment, the module also carried Gyrodyne flywheel gyrostabilizers designed orient the station without use of propellant. Two external masts, erected by cosmonauts on the outside of Kvant, were used for a variety of experiments. Two Earth horizon sensors, two star sensors, and three star trackers were used for attitude knowledge.
Additional photos.
Model of Progress cargo transportation spacecraft, 1:8 scale.
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Dimensions.
length - 35" (88 cm);
diameter of wide part - 15" (39 cm);
diameter of narrow part - 6" (14 cm).
Historical reference.
Progress took the basic Soyuz 7K-T manned ferry designed for the Salyut and MIR space stations and modified it for unmanned space station resupply. The re-entry module was deleted and replaced with a section containing propellant tanks and pumping systems for space station refueling. The orbital module was used to transport dry cargo and water to the station.
Some Progress were launched with a Soyuz Launch Escape System tower. Officially, this was to preserve proven Soyuz aerodynamics. In fact, the tower for these launches included ejection seats planned for use with the Buran spaceplane.
Additional photos.
Model of Soyuz TM manned spacecraft, 1:8 scale.
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Dimensions.
length - 38" (97 cm);
diameter of wide part - 12" (30 cm);
diameter of narrow part - 6" (15 cm).
Historical reference.
Soyuz TM was a modernized version of the Soyuz T with new docking and rendezvous, radio communications, emergency, and integrated parachute/landing engine systems. It used a more durable metal body and lighter heat shield material. It was tested first in an unmanned flight. It was the manned spacecraft used to ferry crews to Mir and the International Space Station. The Kurs rendezvous and docking system permitted the Soyuz TM to maneuver independently of the station, without the station making "mirror image" maneuvers to match unwanted translations introduced by earlier models' aft-mounted attitude control. The lighter rendezvous system and improved launch escape tower permitted higher payloads, or more maneuvering propellant to be carried.
Additional photos.
All the four modules can be docked as the real space staion was!
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Condition and original boxes packaging and transportation.
Condition:
MIR - perfect. It has no serious or minor damages on the surface. All its details are not lost either broken.
Kvant - very good. It has some blue cone cloth material surgface minor damage and some small jams on the main metal body. All the details are available and not damaged.
Progress - very good. There are some minor damages on the body - there are some jams from antenna on the body.
Soyuz TM - perfect. No serious damages, no details lost or broken.
All the four modules are originally packed into strong wooden boxes (see the pictures below). The boxes will be filled with soft foam plastic for safe transportation.
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