Doctor Who

An original filming miniature used in the production of the long running BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who.

This asteroid miniature was used on screen in the 25th anniversary serial Silver Nemesis starring Sylvester Mccoy as The Doctor. Constructed by Alan 'Rocky' Marshall of the BBC Visual Effects Department the prop is built around a metal frame with sculpted polystyrene which has been coated and painted to a textured finish to give a rock like appearance. The prop features a hole to the top with a bulb inside to be lit with a thruster of plastic to the base and plate to the back of vacuum formed and wooden construction. There is a mounting hole to the rear end where the miniature would have been rigged for filming, this represents the only miniature asteroid built for the show.

The miniature measures an incredible 26" in length and remains in excellent condition with only minor paint loss and wear from production use.

This represents an impressive and rare example of a filming miniature from this cult television series.