Description
Moebius Models 2001-2: 1/160 Orion III Space Clipper
The 2001-2 Space Clipper is an authentic injection-molded plastic model kit replicating the graceful, delta-winged passenger liner envisioned by Kubrick and aerospace illustrators in the late 1960s. Scaled to a manageable 1/160, it strikes a perfect balance between size and detail, making it an excellent centerpiece for sci-fi film buffs and space enthusiasts alike.
Kit Features & Design Highlights
Retro-Futuristic Lines: Accurately captures the hyper-aerodynamic silhouette, specialized tail cone, and recessed rear engine detailing of the studio miniature.
Intricate Surface Paneling: The kit features subtle recessed panel lines and structural detailing that give the smooth hull a sense of immense, real-world scale.
Premium Water-Slide Decals: Includes an extensive decal sheet providing multi-tone panel markings to recreate the complex, layered hull variation seen under the movie's cinematic lighting.
Display Stand Included: Features a dedicated display base to pose the Space Clipper in a dynamic, mid-flight orbital trajectory.
Accessible Precision: Designed with a clean part breakdown, making it an approachable build for intermediate modelers while providing a fantastic canvas for advanced painters to practice weathering and masking.
Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Brand | Moebius Models |
| Product Code | 2001-2 (also listed as MOE2001-2) |
| Subject | Orion III Space Clipper (2001: A Space Odyssey) |
| Scale | 1/160 |
| Material | Injection-Molded Gray and Clear Plastic |
| Assembly Style | Glue and paint required (Skill Level: Intermediate) |
A Holy Grail for Sci-Fi Modelers
The Moebius 2001-2 Orion III lets you recreate one of the most famous sequences in cinema history—the seamless orbital dance set to The Blue Danube. It is a refreshing departure from aggressive military starships, celebrating an era of optimistic, clean, and elegant space travel.
Recreate the golden age of cinematic sci-fi with the precision of the 2001-2 Space Clipper kit.
