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Star Destroyer

Model Spaceship
1982-1983 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Model of a Star Destroyer Imperial Cruiser, made of grey injection moulded plastic. It has been over-painted with camouflage greys and blacks with the top surface covered with pin points of yellow. The style is a large, wedge-shaped starship with red and yellow burners at the back end.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • Star Destroyer (manufacturer's title)
  • Flagship of Imperial Forces (manufacturer's title)
  • Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back (series title)
Materials and techniques
injection moulded polystyrene, paint
Brief description
Star Destroyer Imperial Cruiser; English; 1982-83
Physical description
Model of a Star Destroyer Imperial Cruiser, made of grey injection moulded plastic. It has been over-painted with camouflage greys and blacks with the top surface covered with pin points of yellow. The style is a large, wedge-shaped starship with red and yellow burners at the back end.
Dimensions
  • Width: 385mm
  • Depth: 216mm
  • Height: 127mm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Production
Airfix kit manufactured under Palitoy, who were their owners.
Subjects depicted
Literary referenceStar Wars
Collection
Accession number
B.1123-1993

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Record createdApril 17, 2000
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