Here are some images of Mobius Models 1/32 scale Flying Sub from the 1960's television series "Voyage to the bottom of the Sea".
I decided to add some navy markings to the craft just for something different.
From Wikipedia"
Between the TV version's first and second seasons, the Seaview
miniatures were extensively revised. Dated May 1965 the drawings penned
by William Creber (who also designed the Flying Sub itself) stated
"modifications to be applied to all miniatures." The number of bow
windows was reduced from eight on two levels of four each to a single
row of four (actually two with a dividing girder.) This then matched the
interior set with the exterior miniatures but with the added
detrimental effects of a more bulbous frontal appearance and a reduction
in apparent overall size of the vessel. The Control Room, previously
located on an upper level, was moved forward on a lower level ahead of
the conning tower, to connect directly with the Observation Room, and a
large hangar bay was added to the bow, beneath the Observation
Room/Control Room combination. This hangar held the 36 foot wide and
long, flying submersible, aptly called the "Flying Sub" or "FS-1",
implying that there were several more back at the base, which would
have to be the case since several Flying Subs were lost to mishaps or
combat during the run of the show. Promotional materials published
between the first and second seasons referred to it as the Flying Fish, but the name was evidently dropped prior to the start of filming and was never used in the show.
It was deployed through bomb-bay like doors. As it broke the surface,
its engines could generate enough thrust for the vehicle to take off and
fly at supersonic speeds. The Flying Sub was also nuclear powered.
Funny, Warren. In a lecture given in May, I mean SEAVIEW. Great memories of childhood.
ReplyDeleteGracias Diego. Es parte de mi infancia tambiƩn.
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