For decades, LEGO has faithfully paid homage to the marvels of aerospace engineering—and in 2025, that tradition ascends to new heights with the release of LEGO® Icons 10360 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. At 2,417 pieces, this is not just another space shuttle set—it’s the first LEGO set ever to recreate the Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), a legendary aircraft duo that redefined how space shuttles reached the sky.
But once you build it—once you carefully align the wings of the 747, attach the Enterprise shuttle, and admire its sheer silhouette—you’ll come to the same realization many NASA enthusiasts already have:
This isn’t a toy. It’s a tribute. And it needs to be displayed like one.
Enter the display frame—a custom-built showcase designed specifically for the 10360. Because a model this rich in aviation heritage and engineering detail shouldn’t be gathering dust on a desk. It deserves a launchpad of its own.
The Set: A LEGO Dual Tribute to NASA’s Vision and Aeronautical Might
The 10360 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft brings to life N905NA, the first of only two Boeing 747-100 aircraft ever converted by NASA to transport space shuttles across the continental U.S. Built in 1970 and repurposed in 1976, this aircraft carried the Space Shuttle Enterprise, a non-orbital test vehicle used for critical gliding and landing tests in the late 1970s.
LEGO's model captures this pairing with striking authenticity:
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Dual Aircraft Build: The set combines both the Boeing 747 SCA and the Shuttle Enterprise into one unified build—each scaled and detailed for realism.
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Functional Mounting System: The orbiter sits atop the SCA using technic pins, mimicking the real mounting struts used by NASA.
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Landing Gear, Flaps, and Tail Fins: The carrier aircraft includes retractable gear, brick-built flap segments, and the iconic twin vertical stabilizers added to stabilize the shuttle during transport.
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Enterprise's Atmospheric Story: With its lack of heat tiles and engine nozzles, the shuttle's smoother, more simplified look matches its real-life role as a gliding prototype.
With wingspan and length that stretch beyond most standard LEGO aircraft, the model becomes an instant focal point—but it’s also incredibly vulnerable to dust, shelf clutter, and lackluster angles when left on a desk or inside a generic case.
The Problem: Displaying a 747 + Shuttle Without Grounding Its Story
Let’s be honest—traditional display methods fall short for a model like the 10360.
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A glass cabinet? Too short for the wingspan and risky for those twin vertical stabilizers.
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A tabletop? It gets lost among other sets, and you lose the ability to appreciate its underside, landing gear, and iconic NASA markings.
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A bookshelf? You’d have to disassemble half of it just to make space.
This is not just a LEGO plane—it’s two LEGO aircraft combined into one NASA flight system. It demands something more. Something that says:
This model flew history. Now let it soar on your wall.
Custom Display Frame + Wall Mount: The Launch Pad for LEGO’s NASA Titan
Designed to match the proportions and complexity of the 10360 set, the custom aluminum frame paired with a dedicated LEGO aircraft wall mount isn’t just a display solution—it’s a mechanical gallery for your aviation tribute.
Design: Tailored for NASA-Scale Brilliance
With a 747 measuring ~58cm in length and wingspan of nearly 60cm, the 10360 fits perfectly within a horizontal frame, giving ample breathing room to the wings while anchoring the aircraft in visual symmetry.
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Horizontal orientation evokes the look of mid-flight transport.
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Matte deep-space gray frame contrasts against the clean white shuttle and fuselage, subtly evoking the visuals of NASA hangars and mission control aesthetics.
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Acrylic backboard etched with a Shuttle Carrier flight path (from Edwards AFB to Kennedy Space Center), with arrowed flight trajectories and altitude markers, completes the storytelling. The orbiter doesn’t just sit—it’s "en route" in visual context.
Function: Elevating Your Set from Build to Beacon
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Secure aircraft-style mounting system connects through reinforced Technic pins, ensuring zero stress on delicate parts like tail stabilizers or shuttle wings.
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Angle-adjustable brackets let you simulate different display attitudes—“taxiing,” “liftoff,” or “cruising altitude.”
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Dust-free magnetic sealing ensures your white bricks stay white—no more 3-day build, 2-hour cleaning cycles.
Whether you're a lifelong LEGO space collector or a first-time NASA builder, this frame is engineered to celebrate the set, not just contain it.
From Collector’s Piece to Aerospace Totem
Mounting the 10360 set in this frame doesn’t just improve its look—it transforms its value.
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For NASA fans, it becomes a visual narrative of shuttle history—the transition from test flights to space missions.
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For LEGO aircraft collectors, it’s a one-of-a-kind hybrid build displayed in aerospace museum quality.
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For families, it becomes a teaching piece: “Dad, why does the shuttle ride a plane?” “Well, let me show you…”
This isn’t just displaying a LEGO set.
It’s curating a moment in human flight history—in Technic, System, and precision.
