Recently Shaqui posed a question in the comments section regarding a mystery Zero-X photograph, where the tail fin of the plane is marked ZX26. Shaqui explained:
"Does anyone know the origin of this photo and the unusual decals of 'ZX26'? (click on my name to see photo). It has been suggested these were the original markings put on by Space Models before it when to Century 21 Productions for modification before filming but no-one seems 100% sure... "
"Does anyone know the origin of this photo and the unusual decals of 'ZX26'? (click on my name to see photo). It has been suggested these were the original markings put on by Space Models before it when to Century 21 Productions for modification before filming but no-one seems 100% sure... "
Looking at the Master Models [Space Models] website I found vintage photographs of a model Zero-X made by them for Century 21 Ltd for the 1966 movie Thunderbirds Are Go. The model is marked ZX26, which suggests it is the same one as in Shaqui's mystery photograph.
The links to Master Models pictures are as follows [check out ALL their pictures - well worth it!]:
http://www.mastermodels.co.uk/Gallery_One/Pages/Television.html#10 Zero-X tail fin, no markings visible, B/W
http://www.mastermodels.co.uk/Gallery_One/Pages/Film.html#5 Zero-X full view, no markings visible, colour
http://www.mastermodels.co.uk/Gallery_One/Pages/Film.html#26 Zero-X rear view, "26" visible on tail fin, B/W
http://www.mastermodels.co.uk/Gallery_One/Pages/Film.html#27 Zero-X side view, "ZX26" and "26" visible on three wing fins, colour
http://www.mastermodels.co.uk/Gallery_One/Pages/Film.html#28 Zero-X rear view, "ZX26" and "26" visible, B/W
"ZX" is obviously Zero-X but I have no idea what "26" refers to. Anyone know?
Derek meddings book 21st century visions doesnt show the 26 0x model, but does refer to only two models being used. One large model for the main shots and a smaller version for distance work about 3 feet long.
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