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A light-up Orion III replica model miniature from Stanley Kubrick's sci-fi epic 2001: A Space Odyssey. Dr. Heywood Floyd (William Sylvester) travelled to Clavius Base aboard the Orion III spaceplane from Earth.

This lot consists of a detailed, custom-made replica model miniature of the Orion III, a display base, and various materials related to its construction, including nine vacuum-forming patterns, 13 mould pieces, and a collection of blueprints and paperwork. The model itself is constructed of vacuum-formed ABS and plexiglass with an aluminium armature plate. It was built using original reference materials to be as accurate as possible, and the build was assisted by 2001 experts Piers Bizony and Simon Atkinson. The piece features a fully-lit cabin interior, navigation and landing lights on the wings, and cockpit lights; the engine lights are present but not currently functional and are not readily accessible for repair. The front lighting systems can be accessed through the model's removable nose section.

Initially a commission for the Museum of Science Fiction in Washington D.C., this model also featured in exhibits at the Reagan National Airport and the Maryland Science Centre in Baltimore. The Orion III was also the focus of a special display at Wonderfest 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. It is believed to be one of the most accurate replicas, if not the most accurate replica, of the original filming model ever created. The included materials from the model's build are enlargements of Simon Atkinson's drawing, a number of vacuum-forming patterns used for the fuselage sections, as well as moulds for items such as the side door, navigational strobes, and the tail spikes.

This lot has had minor airbrushed paint touch-ups. As the electronics were designed to run for brief periods only and carry a risk of overheating and potential damage if operated for long durations, the lights should be run only briefly. The patterns and moulds exhibit discolouration from age. Dimensions: 193.25 cm x 91.5 cm x 51 cm (76" x 36" x 20")

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Estimate: £20,000 - 30,000 US

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