Zvezda 7501 - 1:144 Launch Vehicle Vostok with Manned Spacecraft Vostok-1

1:144 scale plastic model kit of the Vostok launch vehicle with the manned spacecraft Vostok-1

The Zvezda 7501 kit represents the legendary Soviet Vostok launch vehicle with the Vostok-1 spacecraft — the rocket that carried Yuri Gagarin into orbit on April 12, 1961. This milestone marked the beginning of human space exploration and remains one of the greatest achievements in aerospace history.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:144
• Model height: approx. 28 cm
• Manufacturer: Zvezda
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: Glue, paints, and tools are not included.

About the kit:

The kit includes detailed parts for the rocket’s central and booster stages, engine assemblies, payload fairing, and display stand. When completed, it accurately reproduces the iconic shape of the Vostok vehicle. Perfect for modelers and enthusiasts of space history.

Recommended tools:

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files and sandpaper
• Plastic cement
• Brushes or airbrush
• Paints in silver, gray, white, and orange tones

About the Vostok rocket and Vostok-1 spacecraft:

The Vostok launch vehicle was the first Soviet rocket designed to carry a human into orbit. Derived from the R-7 ballistic missile, it featured a core stage with four strap-on boosters. On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space aboard Vostok-1, completing a single orbit of Earth in 108 minutes. This historic mission opened the space age and demonstrated Soviet leadership in early spaceflight.

Technical data of the real vehicle:

• Country of origin: USSR
• Height: approx. 38 m
• Launch mass: approx. 287 tons
• Orbital altitude: up to 250 km
• Crew: 1 (Yuri Gagarin)
• Launch date: April 12, 1961
• Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

About Zvezda:

Zvezda is a Russian model manufacturer specializing in historical, military, and space-themed plastic kits. The company is well-known for its accurate designs and detailed models of aircraft, vehicles, ships, and rockets.