Superon/yellow fox This model started life as the Superon Fuel tanker in the Thunderbirds episode "Path of Destruction" after Thunderbirds it was painted yellow and had the tank part modified to become the spectrum security vehicle Yellow Fox in Captain Scarlet. It is constructed with a fibreglass body shell over a wooden chassis, the wheels are from a radio controlled aircraft and are attached to the chassis on wires sprung with foam, it is one of a handful of vehicles that still survive from any of the 1960's Anderson productions. |
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Spectrum Pursuit Car (SPC) This SPC is the small scale version that can be seen outside the Spectrum head quarters in the first episode of Captain Scarlet. It is approx 6” long with the chassis being carved wood, the cabin is formed Perspex and the wheels are from a 1/32 scale slot car. |
The vehicle is in remarkable condition giving its age and the fact that so few original vehicle survive from any of the Gerry Anderson productions. This is the only known surviving example of and SPV!! It was originally kept after filming by a C21 employee and is currently owned by Chris King. |
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Hover Bus Model This Model was first used in the Thunderbirds episode “Might Atom” it was also used in “Imposters” and the film “Thunderbird 6” before making a final appearance in Joe 90. It is a 1/24th scale model and is made from wood and detailed with kit parts and other bits, inside are numerous plasticine figure which are still in remarkable condition, it was pulled along the set on model aircraft wheels sprung on foam made by Keil Kraft, underneath the model is the charred hole that held the jetex pyrotechnic motor used to distribute Fuller’s earth sprinkled on the set to simulate dust clouds. |
This model is one of only half a dozen models of any description that survive from the many 1960’s Gerry Anderson puppet shows, it is also the best surviving example of a model from Thunderbirds. |
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Captain Scarlet’s Cap This is the original cap worn by the puppet of Captain Scarlet; it is made from fibreglass with a Perspex peak and is intricately covered in “Pittards” leather. It was originally sold along with the rest of the puppet at the Phillips auction in 1995 and was purchased by Phil Rae, and it still remains in his collection. |
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John Tracy’s International Rescue Cap This Cap was worn by the puppet of John Tracy in Gerry Andersons famous puppet show “Thunderbirds”, it is made to a very high standard from a fine blue material with lavender piping and is an extremely rare example of Thunderbirds era clothing. This cap was originally sold at the Christies in 2003. |
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Stanely Unwin’s sofa This Sofa was made in 1969 for Gerry Anderson’s last Supermarionation series “Secret Service”. It is a fantastic example of the model work pioneered by Derek Meddings that made the shows so popular, what is a great shame is that almost ALL of the models and sets etc... Were destroyed or thrown away!! There are only around half a dozen known to exist which is astonishing considering how much was made through the 1960’s. |
The Sofa is made from wood and has been covered with foam to create the shape, what’s fantastic is that the cushions have been hollowed out to give the impression of age and sagging as with a real sofa. The can in the image shows the scale without it you could be fooled into thinking it is full size!! The Sofa can be seen in most episodes and is one of the main focal points in Stanely unwin’s living room. |
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Supreme commander of Earth Forces Costume This costume was worn by the puppet playing the part of the Supreme Commander of Earth Forces in the Captain Scarlet episode “Point 783”. The Jacket is made from cotton and has gold braid applied to the epaulets, cuffs and pockets the medal board is intricately made with felt and what looks like small pieces of plastic. It is fastened up the front using clips and press studs, the overall finish is good in areas that are visible on camera but poor an hidden areas such as the collar etc.. this is common with all costumes made for film and TV were time and cost is essential rather than finish and longevity. The trousers are very simple with very little detail as they would have been hidden by the jacket and boots. |
Very few original costumes survive as most were thrown away after filming, making this a rare example of costume designer Iris Richens work. It was originally sold at Christies in 2003. |
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