Often referred to as one of the two “Holy Grail” space kits, the XSL-01 was produced in 1957, never to be released again. There’s the common “damaged mold” theory circulating out there but I tend to believe the kit was likely too cost prohibitive to reissue. The XSL-01 and the Revell Space Station were both designed by space scientist/engineer Ellwyn E. Angle of Systems Laboratories, Inc. The kit features a detailed, manned top stage w/full interior, removable top, opening hatch, crew members and ground crew with a detailed launch pad. All stages come apart to show all flight phases. The XSL-01 Operations Manual details its journey to the moon. This was my keeper/builder that I’m letting go to someone who will do the model justice with a good build. Kit is guaranteed complete as described here: the box, instructions, and decal sheet lack much to be desired. Again, this was my builder so I kept the lowest grade of all three. The box bottom is taped together because it was very brittle. The instruction sheet was so brittle it separated at the folds; not pretty but serves the purpose. We all know aftermarket decals are available. The only piece missing is one of the small, round windows; however, note the remaining 5 windows have old 60’s modeling glue on them. This old 60’s glue shows up a couple of other places but is minor, easy to clean and not damaging. I would use clear sheet here anyway. The photos describe the kit condition well and support the narrative here. I’m including the July 2006 FSM issue with the article on Mat Irvine’s build. If you already have a KEEPER, this is your builder. Your grading our products and service attests to how we approach every offer and sale with integrity. The item “REVELL H-1800198 XSL-01 MANNED SPACE SHIP (XSL EXPERIMENTAL SPACE LABORATORY)” is in sale since Thursday, January 2, 2020. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Spacecraft”. The seller is “ambotsaimo” and is located in Austin, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Egypt, Gibraltar, Iceland, Sri lanka, Macao, Uruguay.
- Year: 1957
- Features: Kit
- MPN: H-1800:198
- Character Family: SPACE-EARLY CONCEPT
- Brand: REVELL