20th Century Large British Airways Concorde Model By Space Models England c.1990

$5,783.79List Price

About the Item

A splendid vintage fibreglass and plastic composite model of a Concorde in full British Airways livery mounted on a tripod stand by Space Models, circa 1990. This 1:36 scale aircraft model would have been presented to one of BA's top travel agents to use for marketing activities. Space Models Ltd was located in Feltham, Greater London. The company was founded in 1964 and was recognised as one of the UK's two leading companies in the production of Aerospace, Industrial, Military and Film & TV models and miniatures. The company directors were 'Wag' Evans, Brian Pugsley, Derek Ridley, Keith Baker, Keith Blackburn and originally, John Phillips. Key Model makers were Gary Dickens, David Seymour and Charlie Bryant (originally employed by Gerry Anderson's Century 21 Productions where he built models for Thunderbirds, Stingray, Captain Scarlet and Joe 90). The Workshop Manager from 1977 was Peter Robbins - formerly of Westway Models and builder of numerous miniatures and models for productions such as 2001: A Space Odyssey. Space Models was bought out by Oxon Technologies in 2006 but unfortunately went into receivership in 2009 after an illustrious run of over 45 years. CONDITION In Good Condition - A “bubble” has formed beneath one of the wings, possibly due to exposure to heat but only noticeable against the light. Please refer to photographs. SIZE INCLUDING STAND Height: 123 cm // 48.4 in Width: 169 cm // 66.5 in Depth: 71 cm // 28 in WITHOUT STAND Height: 30 cm // 11.8 in Width: 169 cm // 66.5 in Depth: 71 cm // 28 in

Creator:
Space Models Ltd. (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 48.43 in (123 cm)Width: 66.54 in (169 cm)Depth: 27.96 in (71 cm)
Style:
Other (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Fiberglass,Metal
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1990
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Good Condition - A “bubble” has formed beneath one of the wings, possibly due to exposure to heat but only noticeable against the light. Please refer to photographs.
Seller Location:
Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: B105891stDibs: LU1348240791122

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