Even though this large scale SKY 1 model is looking it's age these days, it's still impressive. These photos were taken at RAF Cosford in 2014, and the model had been brought to the event by Phil Rae.
Phil also brought along his original SHADO Interceptor prop. I'm wondering if this was the one that he rescued from the Dinky factory, which had been used as reference for their die-cast toy.
This UFO prop was at Cosford and is owned by another mega props collector Andrew Frampton. He tells me that James Winch does own a similar one, which he acquired fairly recently.
The ambulance first seen in the opening episode, 'Identified', This, and the remainder of the props are all owned by James Winch.The top photo was taken at Andercon, and the lower one at Cosford.
This Transit van model originally turned up in The Secret Service episode, 'Last Train to Buffers Halt', however it was later seen as part of a model establishing shot of the Harlington - Straker offices, which is presumably why only the H.S. Studios logo appears only on one side. Again, the top photo was taken at Andercon , the lower at Cosford.
The Markers - Universal rig which transports the Mobiles to a UFO incident. The model uses parts from the Johnny Express toy. This prop was on display at Smallspace last year. James' is currently working on a trailer for it.
S.I.D. 2, as seen in the UFO episode, 'The Man Who Came Back'. Top photo from Andercon, lower photo from Cosford.
Last, but certainly not least the Shado Jeep, painstakingly restored by James, and displayed last year at Smallspace.
Brilliant that these props survive. They are works of art. Jackson's jet from Foster's first episode is around somewhere, it used to turn up at displays.
ReplyDeleteI saw the jet on display at a Fanderson some years ago, but not seen it since. It all depends who owns them as they do change hands from time to time. Thankfully, collectors like Andrew Frampton, James Winch, and model making master David Sisson to name a few, take the trouble to attend a lot of these events to let fans enjoy these unique items.
DeleteAmazing props Scoop and a fab photo archive. I,m surprised that the SHADO jeep never made it as a die-cast. Or did it? The markers universal rig sort of reminds of the proposed Spacex rocket transporter. Cool pics indeed.
ReplyDeleteThanks Woodsy, yeah, I agree the Shado Jeep would have made a great Dinky die-cast.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant that you've gone out and captured these props on camera... what a cool gallery, Scoop!. Kevin does have a good point as well... the props are works of art!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tony. Like Kevin says it's amazing these props have survived. It's a pity more didn't, I would have loved to have seen the original Moonbase in the flesh. : )
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