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A screen-matched Aries Space Shuttle model miniature from Stuart Gillard's RocketMan. This large custom-made miniature screen-matches to when Fred Z. Randall (Harland Williams) left the launch pad on the Aries Space Shuttle's first manned mission to Mars.

This ship features a fiberglass hull inset with a black tape-wrapped metal puppeteering rod, resin wings and rockets affixed, and "Aries," "Danger," "United States," and American flag decals applied throughout. Its open cockpit is inset with foam furniture and plastic windows, and its body is painted cream-color with black and gray detailing throughout. Also included are two loose support structure model miniatures created for the launch sequence.

While this miniature is designed with openings on its sides, top, and base for inserting lights, wiring on its interior was cut after production, rendering it currently nonfunctional. Additionally, while it has undergone sympathetic restoration, the ship exhibits cracks across its wings, several missing windows, and loosening to the railings and cockpit interior. It remains fragile and should be handled with caution. Dimensions: 90" x 35" x 30" (229 cm x 89 cm x 76.25 cm)

Special shipping required; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.

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

Estimate: $2,500 - 5,000