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ORIGINAL JUPITER-2 FULL SET BLUEPRINT DRAWING |
Updated: March 18, 2020
Lost in Space Jupiter-2, rare copy of original
set-construction blueprint of full-size J-2 exterior /
interior set, for building on soundstage at 20th Century Fox
Studio's backlot ( 1964 ). Printed by Studio.
This is one of the interesting pieces of classic television
memorabilia ever presented on our website. A massive
construction blueprint detailing the production design
for the set construction of the full-size Jupiter-2 spacecraft
from the classic & much beloved TV series, Lost in Space.
Back in the day, some Hollywood memorabilia collectors may not
know this, ball-zee Irwin Allen fans, while in the Los
Angeles, California area, would walk through the gates of 20th
Century Fox Studios and ask to speak to the blueprint
department. Sometimes they would call ahead of time and
sometimes they didn't. Sometimes they were let in and
sometimes they were shunned away. The ones who did make it
inside the 20th Century Fox backlot often snuck inside. Keep
in mind, that this was long before the popularity of
collecting entertainment production props, miniatures,
creatures, and wardrobe. The Studios would not even understand
an individual at that time, wanting to collect and preserve
and archive used production materials. After all, it was very
common for them to destroy these directly after filming. There
was no official "Studio Archivist" then.
For the lucky enthusiasts who got a "Wonka ticket" (one way or
another) into the land of television make-believe, what
awaited them was a true fantasy world of their dreams &
nightmares. And it was not uncommon for them to come into
direct contact with a scarce film or television artifact from
one of their favorite movie or TV shows. Such as the full-size
Spacecraft mockup from Planet of the Apes, or the full size
Spindrift Space Shuttle mock up from Land of the Giants, just
to name a few.
There are many legends regarding the diehard Irwin Allen
memorabilia collectors of the 1970's exploring the rental
departments and storage facilities at the Studio. Playing with
priceless miniatures and props that they had been fascinated
with since childhood.
The Studio blueprint department would store and archive rolls
and rolls and rolls of original pencil-drawn architectural
renderings of all of the sets constructed for all of the
various films and television shows that had been filmed on the
lot or shot out on location. Occasionally, a collector who
was well spoken enough to charm the curator of the blueprint
department would be able to talk them into copying an original
or a first generation copy of an original, and walk away at
the end of the day with one or a roll of original blueprints
from their favorite film or television show. We want to
reiterate that this was a legal transaction which occured over
15 years ago, the Studio department supervisor was in charge
of producing and distributing copies of blueprints at his sole
discretion. This is an original, sanctioned, approved and
authentic vintage blueprint. We have only this " 1 " copy in
stock.
The Lost in Space relic, is being seen for the first time
ever, very a rare souvenir from one of those successful
expeditions to the 20th Century Fox Studios blueprint
department over 20 years ago. Measuring an astounding,
oversized 36" across by 36" high. This 1st (possibly 2nd)
generation blueprint depicts the huge full-size Jupiter-2
spacecraft set as it would be constructed for use during the
film production of the original television pilot of the series.
This astounding image is mind-blowing to examine. Here's just
some of the writing as depicted on the blueprint on the
right-hand margin running vertically downwards (Note: our
handwriting is in non-italic below)
Unit #1…
1/2 Plan
Specifications
Wall finish as metal, floor finish as metal
Sheet one of two sheets
Production #. TV 6023
Pilot: Space Family Robinson
Interior Exterior Spaceship
Director: I Allen
Scale = 1/2" = 1-0'
Date 12-11-64
20th Century Fox Film Corp.
List of details
1 = Automatic pilot & circular beam
2 = Environmental chambers & controls (Note: The freezing
chambers)
3 = Observation window bay & TYP. rib member (Note: The main
view-port window of the J2)
4 = Tool storage – exit hatch & controls
5 = Computers
6 = Food & storage (Note: The J-2's kitchen area)
Here is some of the writing around the cylindrical exterior of
the Jupiter-2 spacecraft set:
Ramp down, see detail (Note: The ramp leading down from the
J-2's entrance)
Wild hatch cover, see detail
Note: Frame all bays for future exterior finish
Observation window
All ribs on 45 degree modules
Note: Provide access for area between rib framing – TYP all
ribs.
Exterior finish to here
Here is just some of the writing on the image of the interior
of the Jupiter-2 set:
Ramp up, see elevation (Note: The main entrance to the J-2)
Hatch exit controls
Tool storage
Master control console (Note: Where the ship is piloted)
Environmental control
Environmental chambers (Note: The freezing chambers)
Navigation dome opening (Note: The dome on the top of the
J-2)
Wild ceiling pieces
See plan drawing for automatic pilot (Note: This came to be
known as the Astrogator)
Provide CO2 nozzles spot in ceiling & frame as directed
Note: These would be used during special effects sequences to
spray compressed air to create an element of danger & panic on
the J-2.
And there is much, much more.
This is not a fan-copied blueprint. As you can tell by its
size, it was printed on an old-style Studio blueprint machine
copier. The yellow color is indicative of a 1st or 2nd
generation copy of the original. We believe it is most likely
a 2nd generation copy due to the sponge-type colorization in
various areas. But it was, in fact, generated at 20th Century
Fox Studios.
Imagine this historic beauty, matted & framed. There is no
doubt it will give the buyer countless hours of viewing
pleasure and many opportunities to get a rare inside look at
the making of one of the most popular science fiction action
adventure series of all time.
Value: $200-Up.
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