Atlantis: "Why do we seek to conquer space ..."

PoorMansJB

"... when seven-tenths of our universe remains to be explored?"

Approximate N Scale [1:160] replica of the Atlantis FX model.

Various materials including wood, plastic sheet, resin, more.

Commission from model maker Darren Kefford.

Build time: About one year (including research).

Unpacking on arrival in the US; traveled from the UK in a checked crate.

Front elevation. Originally intended to use 3D-printed helicopters but in the end were handmade.

Three-quarter view.

Central structure.

Because no clear reference images were available, much of the development period was spent discerning what the inner shapes did, which were aligned with what, etc.

Core details.

Next to impossible to capture on camera but the salon includes a dining table with candlesticks.

Pylon details. Most of this goes unseen in the film.

Lower core.

While all present on the actual FX model, almost none of it is visible in the film.

Both the dining salon and map room illuminate.

Near impossible to capture on camera but the map room includes the platform and handrail where Bond & Anya observe Stromberg.

B549WUU

I want one

MANDY1

This is VERY cool, Alan, WOW 🍸️

Quentin Quigley

Wow, AMAZING work there Alan. Panel paint detail is excellent. Nice touch with Wet Nellie in the foreground too.

The Bond Vivant

Jaws dropping.....

Westward_Drift

https://www.ajb007.co.uk/discussion/comment/1035669#Comment_1035669

Don't worry. He will survive the fall and swim away.

B549WUU

Does he (Darren) have a website/contact details - I'd be interested in commissioning something

Sir Miles

That is a remarkable piece 😳🍸

PoorMansJB

https://www.ajb007.co.uk/discussion/comment/1035701#Comment_1035701

Please PM me for contact details; he does not have a site.

Or find him on facebook.

The Bond Vivant

https://www.ajb007.co.uk/discussion/comment/1035696#Comment_1035696

After a spot of light shark wrestling...

Kleynen

OMG, that is a fantastic model!!