Early Bomb Carrier Design Model, Printed Concept Illustration, and Production Slides

Sold Stock #63492 | Sold Sept 30 2016

JAMES BOND: THUNDERBALL (1965)

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An early design model of Emilio Largo's (Adolfo Celi) bomb carrier, printed concept illustration, and production slides from Terence Young's spy thriller Thunderball. This model was made as a concept for the bomb carrier seen in the underwater battle at the climax of the film as James Bond (Sean Connery) attempted to recover the nuclear warheads stolen by SPECTRE.

Made of plaster, this sled is painted orange and red, while the warheads are unpainted. The model shows some differences from the full-scale version, particularly to the propeller and cockpit windows, which are not painted on the small model. The piece is signed by Jordan Klein who designed the vehicle. Included with the model is a glossy print of concept illustration showing the bomb carrier and 44 production slides from the underwater battle sequence. The concept illustration includes a shaded rending, and basic top, side, and front views of the vehicle. The production slides are housed in four protective slide sleeves. The set shows minor wear due to production use and age, with the model showing some wear to the paint which has undergone minor sympathetic restoration, however the lot remains in good condition. Model dimensions: 39 cm x 26 cm x 13 cm (15 ½" x10 ¼" x 5"); slide dimensions: 23 cm x 19 cm x 13 cm (9" x 7 ½" x ¼")

Please note the photographs in this lot are sold without copyright, reproduction rights, licensing agreements or any other type of legal release.

Estimate: £3000 - £5000

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

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