Doctor Who Polyphase Avatron

[KevinD]

Some photos of my scratchbuild of Polyphase Avatron, the killer robot bird from the Tom Baker Doctor Who story, The Pirate Planet.
The model is made from plywood covered in aluminium sheet and turns his head via radio control. The lights in his eyes are not screen accurate but I like the effect!

 

[ForbiddenOnion]

That looks great. Love that Era of Who, wish Douglas Adams wrote had written more for Tom.

 

[PB Props]

I absolutely love this build, it's been on my list for years. I think you've captured it really well! Very well done.

 

[KevinD]

Thanks people, much appreciated.

 

[KevinD]

Took a few more portraits of him as he was in a little exhibition this weekend.

 

[PB Props]

What an absolute gem. One day I hope to make one myself and with luck, I'd be happy if it was as half as good as this!

 

[KevinD]

Thanks, kind of you to say so.

 

[KevinD]

Just found these old photos, taken on the last day of the Blackpool Doctor Who exhibition. My replica in the foreground and the original in the background.

 

[Robot Monster]

Really wonderful.

 

[KevinD]

Thank you, most kind.