Colonial Viper Hero Filming Miniature from Battlestar Galactica (Universal TV, 1978-1979).

Vintage original filming model built by Apogee, Inc. Constructed of high density self-skinning polyurethane foam and resin components with internal metal armature. Features 3-brass cylinder sleeves embedded within the rear rocket engines with internal nitrogen tubes to simulate the "Turbo Thrusters" after-burner effect on screen. The ship is expertly assembled, painted in industrial grays, with orange accent striping and studio distressing. Used in the series by the Colonial Fleet in the Cylon War. The single-seat fighter craft features a threaded metal screw port on the bottom of the nose portion for affixing the ship to a stand during use in production. The 16.75" x 9" x 6" model exhibits age, production wear, and handling. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of Greg Jein.