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Lot #589 - SOLAR CRISIS (1990) - Hero "Spider Tug" Motion Control Model Miniature

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Lot #589 - SOLAR CRISIS (1990) - Hero  Spider Tug  Motion Control Model Miniature
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This lot will be sold on Wednesday August 27th (day 2 of the auction.) Lots 434-870 will be sold on day 2 (lots 1-433 will be sold on day 1). The auction will begin at 10:00AM PDT. Lots are sold sequentially so there is no preset ending time. A live streaming broadcast of the auction will be available on auction days.

A hero "Spider Tug" motion control model miniature from Richard C. Sarafian's sci-fi thriller Solar Crisis. Designed by the late Syd Mead, the "Spider Tugs" appeared when a large nuclear bomb was moved from the Transport Barge "Chicago" into the "Helios".

Two large models were built for motion control photography. This yellow hero resin and steel version features a motorized rotating arm ring and arms with servo-controlled elbows, while the other model was static. The ring can be rotated and the arms posed, but the electronics, which include the original servos and a motor to rotate the arm ring, lights in the engines, work lights, and interior cockpit lights, have not been tested. Also included is a wood display stand, as well as copies of drawings and sketches that Mead faxed over to the BOSS Film model shop during production.

This model exhibits wear and paint chipping from use, with some missing hatch covers and details replaced with original components from the other large model. It remains in good overall condition with no repainting.

Dimensions: 26" x 12" x 22" (66 cm x 30.5 cm x 56 cm)

Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide

Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000