Corgi Die-cast Models

Thunderbird 1 and 3

Scale: Fit the Box.  Approximate Item Height: 12.2 cm (6")

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Thunderbirds is a British science fiction TV series created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. It was filmed between 1964 and 1966 using electronic marionette puppetry called "Supermarionation" combined with scale model special effects sequences. Thunderbirds premiered in September 1965 on the ITV network and has since aired in at least 66 countries.

THUNDERBIRD 1

Thunderbird 1, the spearhead craft of International Rescue, is piloted by Scott Tracy, the eldest of the five Tracy brothers. At 115 ft long and bearing a wing span of 80 feet, the rocket-powered Thunderbird 1 is sleek and fast with a top speed in excess of 15,000 miles per hour.

Though armed and carrying its own rescue equipment aboard, the principal role of Thunderbird 1 is to get to the danger zone as soon as possible, enabling Scott to assess the situation, advise on specialist equipment required and then direct the rescue operation. Scott can then oversee the rescue onboard Thunderbird 1 or from the Mobile Control Console which forms an essential part of his equipment.

In addition to his Thunderbird 1 duties, Scott often co-pilots Thunderbird 3 with his brother Alan and whenever his father Jeff is absent, Scott’s seniority places him in command of the island headquarters International Rescue calls home.

THUNDERBIRD 3

Thunderbird 3 is International Rescue’s space rocket piloted by Alan Tracy. The blond-haired, baby-faced astronaut and champion race driver is utterly dedicated to International Rescue, meeting his tremendous responsibilities with a maturity that belies his years as the youngest brother in the Tracy family.

TB3 is the tallest vehicle in the International Rescue fleet at 200 ft. in height. Launched from its concealed hanger beneath the Tracy Island Round House, Thunderbird 3 is used for all space rescues and acts as a link to Thunderbird 5. Two crew members are required; usually meaning Scott will accompany Alan as co-pilot. Apart from piloting Thunderbird 3, Alan also assists his brother John by taking turns at manning the Thunderbird 5 space station.


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