Calling all model makers/restorers!

Expressions of interest invited in selected Space Precinct archive materials

In 1998, Mentorn invited Fanderson to retrieve Space Precinct models, props, costumes etc from a storage facility in south Wales, on the understanding that Mentorn could recall them should a second series go into production. The materials retrieved were in varying conditions, but the best have been displayed at various club conventions and events over the years.

We have recently received permission from Mentorn’s parent company to pass some of the models on to organisations (such as museums) or individuals who have the skills to restore them so that they may be displayed and enjoyed by fans. Proceeds from sales (once expenses have been deducted) will go to charity.

Fanderson is inviting club members for ‘expressions of interest’ in any or all of the items detailed below. The closing date for initial applications is 29^th February 2024. Applications should be sent in writing to fanderson.org.uk@outlook.com, including (but not be limited to):

your full name
your address
your phone number
your position, if representing a museum or similar organisation
any relevant experience in model restoration or similar
your offer (in £GBP) for each item you’re interested in
any other relevant information which might help us make a decision in the case of competing interests

Click here for a PDF version of this page, including alternative photos of selected items.

We expect to review all applications in March, with successful applicants confirmed by the end of the month. Successful applicants will be required to sign a document confirming that they will:

advise Fanderson of all organised displays that the items are to be included in, so that we might publicise said event(s)
endeavour to make items available for display at any club-organised events (on request)

This is an unique opportunity for modelmakers and Space Precinct fans to own and restore a piece of Gerry Anderson history.

SLOMO studio prop.

Approx size – height 4 feet (120cm) Body width 2 feet (60cm) Head 30 x 28 inches (76 x 70cm)

Condition – mostly complete although some missing parts like the police badge on the head. Superficial damage to bodywork, internal wiring unknown condition probably faulty/damaged. Neck joint broken. Mouth lights detached from head. Motor drive wheel tyres totally perished.

Note – the head sits on the neck and is a separate item. This is a VERY HEAVY item that requires two people to lift into a vehicle.

SMALL RED CAR

Length 11 inches (28 cm)

Simple light-weight hollow cast resin shell, painted on the top side but underneath is unfinished.

CONSTRUCTION CONTAINER

Length 10 inches (26 cm)

Plastic item, possibly modified toy. Painted white on one side and yellow on the other.

Some minor damage, missing pieces.

HOVER CARGO PALLET VEHICLE

Length 8 inches (20 cm)

Light-weight plastic and metal rails. Condition very good

HOPPER BODY 1 (crashed)

Length 17 inches by 10 wide (43 x 26 cm)

Hollow cast resin shell, used for crash landing and explosion scenes in the episode The Fire Within. Sports the Pyrist emblem on the doors. Condition – ‘blown up,’

HOPPER BODY 2

Same as the previous resin shell, appears to be made for same purpose but only moderate damage.

BROWN ‘SPACE TRANSIT VAN’

Length 21 inches, width 10 inches, height 9 inches (54x26x20 cm)

Medium light-weight model constructed from mostly plastic and metal parts.

Condition – generally good but damaged and loose parts at front, bottom and rear. Missing panel at side.

SMALL BUILDINGS

Made from plastic household items sprayed dark silver-grey with small windows cut from front-projection material which reflects light to create the illusion of internal lighting.

One item is a hollow plastic moulding with model kit-parts attached which is 18 inches (46 cm) long, this appears to be part of a bigger model?

The other ‘distant skyscraper’ model is made from 16 identical plastic containers glued back-to-back (currently broken in two). Forms a building 19½ inches (50 cm) tall.

Condition – Good, but bits of paint missing in some places.

BIG BACKGROUND CITY BUILDING

The lower section is made from Perspex, the rest is plastic, EMA parts, cast resin pieces and household items.

Height 46 inches (120 cm) and 20 inches at widest point (50 cm)

In three sections, appears to have plugged into a fourth?

Condition – Good but various missing/broken parts. Rear wall of upper dome missing causing the top to collapse inwards. Lower section only finished on one side.