Description
Moebius Models 2001-8:
1/350 Discovery XD-1
The Moebius Models 2001-8 assembly kit delivers the definitive corporate signature of Kubrick’s masterpiece straight to your workbench: the Discovery XD-1 nuclear-powered deep space research spacecraft from 2001: A Space Odyssey. While Moebius initially shocked the modeling community with a massive, 41-inch 1/144 scale version, code 2001-8 packs the exact same iconic bone-like geometry into a highly display-friendly 1/350 scale.
Measuring a much more manageable 17 inches long when fully built, this kit is perfectly sized to fit standard display cabinets while preserving incredible structural detail.
Kit Features & Interplanetary Details
Rigid Internal Truss Design: To combat the bowing and warping common to long, thin model ships, the central spine is engineered around an internal 14-inch solid metal support rod that provides perfect architectural alignment from the command deck to the thrusters.
Intricate Cargo Module Spine: Features dozens of highly detailed, multi-piece angular cargo modules that interlock seamlessly along the central spine, beautifully capturing the raw mechanical feel of the filming miniature.
Flawless Command Sphere: The distinctive forward cockpit module is molded as a separate, crisp spherical unit with precisely recessed viewport windows and clean panel engraving.
Massive AE-35 Antenna Array: Features a multi-piece replica of the pivotal communication dish assembly situated midway down the spine, utilizing dedicated metal pins to achieve perfect scale thickness.
Engine & Propulsion Blocks: The rear section houses a highly detailed triple-nozzle nuclear propulsion array complete with complex hexagonal detailing on the thermal shielding.
Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Brand | Moebius Models |
| Product Code | 2001-8 (MOE2001-8) |
| Subject | USSC Discovery XD-1 (2001: A Space Odyssey) |
| Scale | 1/350 |
| Material | Styrene Plastic (Molded in light gray and clear parts), Steel Support Rods |
| Parts Count | 94 Precision Pieces |
| Completed Length | Approx. 17 inches (43.1 cm) long |
| Assembly Style | Glue and paint required (Skill Level: 3) |
The Quintessential Hard Sci-Fi Masterpiece
What makes the Moebius 2001-8 Discovery an absolute triumph is its deliberate engineering simplicity. By optimizing the parts count to 94 pieces, Moebius eliminated thousands of hours of tedious repetitive labor without sacrificing a single line of screen accuracy. The light gray styrene provides an outstanding base for laying down a pristine coat of flat movie-white paint, followed by a dark pin-wash to make all those beautiful, deep mechanical recesses pop.
