Description
18cm tall Martian Tripod as illustrated by Alvim Correa at the very beginning of the 20th Century, for a special ‘deluxe’ edition of H. G. Wells’ novel in the French Language. Correa and Wells knew each other quite well and the later is reported to have highly praised the former’s conception of the Martian fighting machine. This kit will also fit very well with the N-gauge (1/160) railway accessories and figures. Legs cast in white metal for added strength.
Boxed-up Kit. In Production.
Please note:
Stock Levels
‘In Production’ and ‘In Stock’ imply that the item is still in production but that it may not necessarily be available right away for immediate shipping. Past the initial 25 castings of any new release, all our products are now manufactured upon reception of orders. We aim to ship all orders within 3 weeks of order receipt, though most orders are posted soon after the order is received. ‘Out of Production’ and ‘Out of Stock’ imply that the item is currently out of production. In case of doubt, do feel free to contact us first via e-mail.
P&P charges
EU (including EFTA countries and European micro-states) Buyers
Shipping to any EU (European Union) country (including European Free Trade Association states – Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland – and European microstates – Monaco, Andorra, San Marino, Vatican -) is charged by the size of the largest item of the order. Please visit our ‘Condition of Use‘ page for current postage fees. As we keep our stock levels to a minimum, our products are generally produced upon receipt of orders, meaning that we aim to ship all orders, first class (airmail) within 3 weeks. We will contact you shortly after your order in order to give you an estimated delivery date.
Rest of the World Buyers
Shipping outside the EU (EU plus EFTA countries and European micro-states) is also charged by the size of the largest item of the order. Please visit our, ‘Condition of Use‘ page for current postage fees. As we keep our stock levels to a minimum, our products are generally produced upon receipt of orders, meaning that we aim to ship all orders, first class (airmail) within 2 weeks. We will contact you shortly after your order in order to give you an estimated delivery date.
In case of doubt, do feel free to contact us via e-mail.
Kevin E. Kral –
I was stunned to find this kit. I’ve always loved the Correa illustrations – there’s an element of macabre whimsy that will be a real challenge to capture and translate to 3 dimensions. This kit is an honest-to-goodness ecstatic surprise of precisely the sort one always hopes to find during these interminable searches, but so seldom does.
OK, I’m actually the rankest novice – this kit can wait until I have skills sufficient unto the task. I feel compelled to tell you that I took the plunge and ordered from eBay before looking at this site. Profuse and sincere apologies if this is not the way you’d prefer, but I saw the kit and was seized by an irresistible impulse to order. After looking things over, I know I must return here. The “Secret Treaties” decal sheet is unspeakably cool. You guys rock. /s/ K.
Jonathan Smith (verified owner) –
A wonderfully faithful kit of the 1906 Henrique-Alvim-Corrêa’s design of the Martian fighting machine from H.G.Wells science fiction classic The War of the Worlds. During publication in periodical form between April to December 1897 for the Pearson’s Magazine, H.G.Wells took a disliking to Warwick Goble’s design of the machines and to the point that Wells vented his frustration in the books narrative. However Wells had a liking of Corrêa’s and expressed how he admired his Martian designs when they were used for the 1906 printing of the novel. The model here is a superb replica of the machine and has equally superb detail that matches the quirkiness of Corrêa’s work.