SIXTEEN 12 COLLISION COURSE EAGLE EPISODE SET

 Another look at the Collision Course episode set from Sixteen 12 Collectables, which features two nuclear mines.

I’m quite fond of this set, and really like the look of the mines, however, the original prototype models of the mines were deemed too bulky, and Sixteen 12 set to work to improve the shape, making them a little slimmer, and adding some detailing.

The original props, made by Martin Bower were made in two scales, the largest made from plastic picnic plates from Woolworths is around 8”, while the smaller is half the size at  4”. The Sixteen 12 version is half again at just 2”.

Detailing is similar on both the props, however, the larger one has wider sloped sides.

I’ve seen the original filming miniatures , and  comparing them with photos I’ve taken at various venues, and taking into account the practical and mass production aspects of actually economically producing these models, I think Sixteen 12 have done a reasonably good job, and veered more towards the smaller of the two filming props, although the legs and lugs  obviously look bigger and more robust, presumably for practical manufacturing reasons and the small size of the model. 

 I imagine the three peripheral spikes used to attach the mine to the winch arms are obviously bigger than those seen on the original props simply so the winch grab arms are able to safely hold them securely and are less prone to damage.

Obviously, as the Eagle Grab is designed to carry a mine without dropping it, It doesn’t look as flimsy as the original filming prop. Also, the original looks to be painted a mixture of blue/grey and possibly silver, although to be fair that might be just down to the colours fading over time. Anyway, the Sixteen 12 version is a light blue, with silver legs which did lead some to complain that it gave it a toy-like look.

In place of the pod is the small detachable grab winch which clips under the Eagle frame.   The grab can be raised or lowered on the attached cord by turning the red barrel.