Lot Essay
The rocket and the bay were used in Thunderbirds comics produced between 1991 and 1993. They were also used on video sleeves, trading cards and other ITC publicity worldwide.
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Details
A modern replica model of 'Thunderbird 1' and Launch Bay
both built by Martin Bower - Thunderbird 1 with resin body and folding wings, painted in silver with blue detailing and red nose cone, with two detached painted brass undercarriage skids --38cm. high (VG); Launch Bay with MDF frame, detailed in plastic and wire --92cm. high, 61cm. wide and 46cm. deep (G-VG, some wire ends loose) (2)
both built by Martin Bower - Thunderbird 1 with resin body and folding wings, painted in silver with blue detailing and red nose cone, with two detached painted brass undercarriage skids --38cm. high (VG); Launch Bay with MDF frame, detailed in plastic and wire --92cm. high, 61cm. wide and 46cm. deep (G-VG, some wire ends loose) (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
The model is turned in lime wood with lime wood rear engine sections, aluminium jets and Perspex retractable wings, with brass and aluminium landing legs