Thunderball models

I found this model of the Disco Volante from Thunderball on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thunderball-James-Bond-007-Boat-Wood-Model-Replica-XXL-Planeshowcase-/200583237902?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb3b1510e

It looks like the same company also makes the underwater sleds used on the movie as well as boats from some of the other Bond movies such as the Q Boat and the Glastron. I have not purchased anything from them but thought it was neat and decided to pass it along.
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  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    While I can't say much for the DV, I know that the Q Boat this lot made was awful. I'd keep my wallet tucked firmly away.
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  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    As far as I know, these models are handmade in Indonesia.
    I have met people, who purchased these but their models never came near to the ebay pictures in reality.

    Thes are obviously hand-made and the makers are not as skilled (and motivated) as the prototype (for ebaypics) guys.
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  • Donald GrantDonald Grant U.S.A.Posts: 2,251Quartermasters
    These have been on eBay for a while. But to me there is something off with the scale. It looks, how can I say, squat. Sort of toy like. Moreover, the false stack should be painted yellow, not white.

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  • Factory Q-BranchFactory Q-Branch Posts: 184MI6 Agent
    Quick question to all..

    Is there interest in good quality officially licensed 'studio scale' type models of key 'prop' vehicles like this in scale form?

    Between 30 and 80cm long, mixed materials such as resin and metal of iconic miniatures. Intended for display.

    Some potentials might include

    DV
    Liparus Tanker
    Moonraker
    Little Nellie
    Dragon Tank
    Flying AMC

    The potential options are many, but for the moment recognizable 'real world' production cars would be out. (to complicated to explain for now)

    We have the rights to produce these and have been looking at this type of product, so would welcome feedback
  • Gadget MeisterGadget Meister Bicester, OxonPosts: 1,972MI6 Agent
    I want a TB Bombsled with Towsled outriders and a Disco Volante, can you have them done by Christmas please?
  • ppw3o6rppw3o6r Great BritainPosts: 2,280MI6 Agent
    Quick question to all..

    Is there interest in good quality officially licensed 'studio scale' type models of key 'prop' vehicles like this in scale form?

    Between 30 and 80cm long, mixed materials such as resin and metal of iconic miniatures. Intended for display.

    Some potentials might include

    DV
    Liparus Tanker
    Moonraker
    Little Nellie
    Dragon Tank
    Flying AMC

    The potential options are many, but for the moment recognizable 'real world' production cars would be out. (to complicated to explain for now)

    We have the rights to produce these and have been looking at this type of product, so would welcome feedback

    Hmmm....an 80cm Little Nellie...add the Q-Boat and sign me up now. Please & thank you. Donk. :D
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  • Thunderbird 2Thunderbird 2 East of Cardiff, Wales.Posts: 2,817MI6 Agent
    I recognise the Ebay post - they have also done Thunderbird 2, Fab 1, and various Star Trek Federation Starships.

    Based on their appearances compared to the original vehicles? - Would not touch these models with a barge pole!

    That Disco V looks like one Largo might have on the side of the bath!
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  • Donald GrantDonald Grant U.S.A.Posts: 2,251Quartermasters
    edited August 2012
    Quick question to all..

    Is there interest in good quality officially licensed 'studio scale' type models of key 'prop' vehicles like this in scale form?

    Between 30 and 80cm long, mixed materials such as resin and metal of iconic miniatures. Intended for display.

    Some potentials might include

    DV
    Liparus Tanker
    Moonraker
    Little Nellie
    Dragon Tank
    Flying AMC

    The potential options are many, but for the moment recognizable 'real world' production cars would be out. (to complicated to explain for now)

    We have the rights to produce these and have been looking at this type of product, so would welcome feedback

    Definitely. I've always wanted a true scale model of the Disco Volante. Liparus Tanker would be cool too. Just about everything listed would be cool. However, I've always wanted a scale model of the Disco Volante. I've even thought about commissioning a true to scale model. If you made it, that would be awesome!

    DG
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  • JagJag Posts: 1,167MI6 Agent
    Quick question to all..

    Is there interest in good quality officially licensed 'studio scale' type models of key 'prop' vehicles like this in scale form?

    Between 30 and 80cm long, mixed materials such as resin and metal of iconic miniatures. Intended for display.

    Some potentials might include

    DV
    Liparus Tanker
    Moonraker
    Little Nellie
    Dragon Tank
    Flying AMC

    The potential options are many, but for the moment recognizable 'real world' production cars would be out. (to complicated to explain for now)

    We have the rights to produce these and have been looking at this type of product, so would welcome feedback


    Sounds very interesting, but to appeal to me such items would have to have a clearly defined scale. Ideally, they should also be made to the same, uniform, common scale (1/24, 1/18, 1/72 etc.). A bit difficult to make the Liparus and Little Nellie in the same scale though.
  • Polar Bear 0007Polar Bear 0007 CanadaPosts: 129MI6 Agent
    As Donald Grant says, if it was true to scale, I would buy it.......
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  • 007storm007storm The NetherlandsPosts: 345MI6 Agent
    Quick question to all..

    Is there interest in good quality officially licensed 'studio scale' type models of key 'prop' vehicles like this in scale form?

    Between 30 and 80cm long, mixed materials such as resin and metal of iconic miniatures. Intended for display.

    Some potentials might include

    DV
    Liparus Tanker
    Moonraker
    Little Nellie
    Dragon Tank
    Flying AMC

    The potential options are many, but for the moment recognizable 'real world' production cars would be out. (to complicated to explain for now)

    We have the rights to produce these and have been looking at this type of product, so would welcome feedback

    Nice idea. I don't think i'd buy. I'm more of a prop/replica fan.
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  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    I have to agree with that.

    There are so many props and gadgets to be done and I am sure, that they will find a larger buyer base than models from ships and stuff.

    However, I'll be in with an accurate model of the DV and the TB bomb sleds.

    Moonbuggy? meh!
    Little Nellie? Has been done several times, so does not make sense until a high-end model is being done.
    Liparus Tanker? maybe if the front opens and reveals Subs inside
    Dragon Tank? Has been done
    Flying AMC? I doubt it. Even real one looked kind of crap.
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  • Kai RoweKai Rowe Posts: 37MI6 Agent
    Please make the Disco Volante with the appropriate Bomb sled and Outriders.PLEASE!!I ve got an old Gilbert flyer from the '60s upstairs they planned such a thing but never produced it and it s haunted me for years.
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