Heritage Auctions · Sale 7278 · Lot 89424
Greg Jein-Built Scout Ship Dark Star Filming Miniature from Dark Star (USC, 1974).
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Lot number
89424
Title
Greg Jein-Built Scout Ship Dark Star Filming Miniature from Dark Star (USC, 1974).
Description
Vintage original spaceship model miniature constructed of carved rigid polyfoam, resin-coated, and expertly finished in ivory paint with inset hatches, foil embellishments, and stencil lettering and badging. The cast and crew of John Carpenter's student film, reads like a who's who of filmmaking legends, including writer Dan O'Bannon, visionary artist and illustrator Ron Cobb who designed this ship, and maven of modelmaking, Greg Jein, constructed it. The model measures 36" x 16" x 6" and exhibits age, production wear, soiling, and staining to the plastic hull. Missing the small bubble section at the top rear of the craft. There is an 8.5" x 2.25" port cut into the bottom of the model that accesses the rigid foam interior and some supporting metal substructure. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of Greg Jein.
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Sold, $50,000
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