Lego NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle - LRV

Embark on a journey to the Moon with this detailed LEGO® Technic™ NASA model set (42182) for adults. The set includes a displayable model version of the lunar rover module carried by Apollo 17, plus 3 attachable equipment sets.

Unfold the NASA rover, add the equipment and test out the steering and suspension while imagining what it would be like to complete moonwalks and gather lunar samples. Check out the model battery pack, which includes heating and cooling elements, plus a TV camera with antennae. Explore the communications unit, try out tools that include a shovel and drill and find LEGO Moon rock elements. The set also features the Traverse Gravimeter Experiment carried by Apollo 17, plus a tribute to Big Muley – the largest rock sample to have been brought to Earth by the Apollo programme.

This detailed set makes a dramatic display piece and is a great gift for any adult who enjoys immersive building projects and outer space vehicle models.

Build a realistic LEGO® Technic™ lunar rover model – This LRV building kit for adults is packed with authentic details including seats, steering, suspension and scientific tools NASA rover model for adults – Enjoy a mindful project assembling all the details of the rover and equipment including the battery pack, heating and cooling elements and the comms unit A build for NASA fans – Remember the Apollo 17 mission with a display that features the lunar roving vehicle alongside 3 detailed equipment attachments, each with its own information plaque Essential equipment – This set gives a greater insight into the Apollo missions and comes with a wealth of accessories including comms equipment, tools for collecting lunar samples and much more A gift for adults who love NASA and outer space – This set makes a great gift idea to inspire space fans to learn more about the Apollo missions Engaging building instructions – Blast off on a rewarding building adventure with the LEGO® Builder app, where you can save sets and track your progress Measurements – 1,913-piece set with a model measuring over 5.5 in. (14 cm) high, 15 in. (38 cm) long and 10 in. (25 cm) wide

You're holding a piece of space history here. The LEGO Technic NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle isn't just another set gathering dust on a shelf - it's a meticulously engineered 1/8 scale replica of the actual lunar rover that touched the moon during Apollo 17. With 1,913 pieces, functional suspension, a folding mechanism that mirrors the real engineering, and three detachable equipment sets complete with authentic tools and communication gear, this is the kind of build that demands your full attention for seven to ten hours. Perfect for anyone who gets genuinely fascinated by how things work, especially when those things have changed human history.

Authentic Apollo 17 Lunar Rover Design

This model replicates the LRV-3 deployed during the Apollo missions with remarkable precision. The 1/8 scale captures intricate details from the actual lunar rover, including seats, control console, high-gain antenna with television camera, and the Lunar Communications Relay Unit. Every component reflects real engineering choices made by NASA, transforming your build into a historical artifact.

Three Attachable Equipment Sets

The set includes three separate equipment modules that connect to the rover, each with its own display plaque. These contain authentic tools like a drill, rock hammer, pipe wrench, and adjustable shovel, plus a model representation of "Big Muley," the famous lunar rock sample. Every piece serves a purpose that mirrors real Apollo missions.

Functional Suspension and Folding Mechanism

Experience working engineering as the rover features functional suspension and an innovative folding mechanism that replicates how the actual lunar vehicle deployed and reconfigured on the moon's surface. This mechanical complexity elevates the build beyond static models, rewarding your attention to detail with interactive, displayable functionality throughout assembly.

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SKU: 42182