A light-up Armadillo cab model miniature from Michael Bay’s 1998 sci-fi adventure Armageddon.

When an asteroid the size of Texas is due to hit earth in less than a month, NASA recruits a team of misfit deep core drillers to save mankind.

This model was used primarily for the sequence in which A.J. (Ben Affleck), Andropov (Peter Stormare) and Bear (Michael Clarke Duncan) attempted their “Evel Knievel” jump over a canyon on the asteroid. This front cab section was attached to a complete model of the entire vehicle. The back is removable, so the positions of the characters inside could easily be repositioned for each shot. The cab had to be repaired on set after numerous collisions with model asteroids which occurred as part of the sequence.

The detailed model consists of a timber frame with an exterior fabricated from a combination of metal and resin. It is dressed with various decal transfers, metal pipes and transparent windows. Small green and red LEDs, powered by a 5-volt DC power supply, illuminate the inside of the cab, and a metal Gatling gun is adhered to the front. Housed inside the model is a figure representing A.J. sitting in the cockpit, alongside an additional seat. The lot displays paint wear from production use, minor scratches on the windows and corrosion on the metal gun barrels. Exposed cables are present at the front, and the piece is wired with a plug to power it.

Materials: Ferrous Metals, Wood, Resin.

This item contains electronic components. While every effort has been made to describe them accurately, no guarantee or warranty is made as to the functionality, lifespan or safety of those components. It is entirely incumbent on the new owner to satisfy themselves as to their safe use and maintenance.