Cavorite Sphere from "First Men in the Moon" (1964)

Scale: 1:40
Initial Release: 2006
Medium: Resin
Kit Rarity: 3

About the Design

Based on the H.G. Wells' classic 1901 novel, 1964's "First Men in the Moon" told the story of British inventor Dr. Joseph Cavor who, along with his handsome young neighbor and his comely girlfriend, flew to the moon in 1899 aboard a metal sphere coated with an anti-gravity paste dubbed "Cavorite."

As depicted in the film, the "sphere" was a multi-sided bathosphere-like contraption studded with rail car bumpers that allowed it to make a "hard" landing on the moon and roll safely to a stop. It was "steered" by opening the closing strategically placed Cavorite-coated panels like Venetian blinds, thus "repelling" the craft from either the Earth or its closest satellite.

The sphere's heavy geometry and rivet-covered surface beautifully evoked the simple "Steam Punk" functionality of Victorian-era technology.

About the Kit

Released by Larson Designs in early 2006, this beautifully crafted kit was mastered by Alfred Wong, a man with much experience creating quality sci-fi patterns. The kit consisted of upper and lower body halves, plus individual rail car bumper and eight portholes.

This model was built from an original issue.