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A "Bug Stomper"/"Smart Ass" dropship model miniature from James Cameron's sci-fi action sequel Aliens. Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) and an elite team of Colonial Marines used a dropship named "Bug Stomper" to land on the surface of LV-426, but it later crash-landed during an attempted evacuation. Bishop (Lance Henriksen) remotely operated the second dropship - named "Smart Ass" - to rescue himself, Ripley, Newt (Carrie Henn) and Hicks (Michael Biehn).

The UD-4L class dropship, commonly known as the "Cheyenne", was designed by Cameron in collaboration with legendary artist Ron Cobb and was loosely based on an Apache attack helicopter, as well as other Vietnam War-era aircraft, in keeping with the film's Vietnam War undertones.

Several dropship models were made for the production for different purposes, and to different scales. This dropship features both "01" and "02" decals, one on each side, indicating that it was used as both "Bug Stomper" and "Smart Ass" during filming. The cockpit features the "Smart Ass" decals on both sides, and white text below the windows reads "Corporal Ferro/PFC Spunkmeyer". Inside the cockpit are two miniature pilots dressed in military gear.

The model is primarily made of fibreglass over a metal skeleton, with resin and styrene detailing. The front two landing pads are high-quality reproductions. The wings and rear missile pods are mounted on hinges and can be folded out, and the dropship has been intentionally distressed to appear well-used in battle. Sections of the dropship, including the wings, have undergone restoration. It has some additional scuffs and scratches, some of the decals are peeling away, and there is a hole intentionally cut into the top. It is displayed on a custom-built metal stand. This model was previously photographed without the front missile pods present; the front pods have since been located and installed, and are included with the model. The photo set has been updated since the front pods were added. Dimensions (wings open): 205 cm x 122.5 cm x 63 cm (80 3/4" x 48 1/4" x 24 3/4")

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

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Estimate: £100,000 - 150,000 M

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