Jupiter 2 scratchbuild by Bill George

Maurice · January 16 2013, 06:59 AM

Yes, Bill is a pro modelmaker, but he is also a big scifi fan and builds models from scratch just cuz.

Here's an article on Modeler Magic about his recent project to build a replica of Lost In Space's Jupiter 2. Bill's model is pretty unique in that its exterior is based on the full size standing setpiece used in various episodes of the show, rather than the filming miniatures. It also has a complete control deck interior, and he built a bunch of at-scale bits of furniture and equipment seen outside the ship.

Building the JUPITER 2 with Bill George <link>

Video featuring the model made for his Sci-Fi Airshow site.

Potemkin_Prod · January 16 2013, 09:27 AM

Gorgeous work there!

Ensign Ro- · January 16 2013, 02:01 PM

That is freakin' awesome! I'm in awe of the talent.

Sarvek · January 17 2013, 12:35 AM

Awesome work. Fantastic detail.

Solarbaby · January 17 2013, 12:50 AM

How did they have the gallileo shuttlecraft fly past in background. I assume CGI? but how does it fly behind objects without a bluescreen?

Tom Hendricks · January 17 2013, 02:30 AM

Solarbaby wrote:

How did they have the gallileo shuttlecraft fly past in background. I assume CGI? but how does it fly behind objects without a bluescreen?

Masking, a lot of masking. Its not just the Galileo, but all the props and tables as well.

January 16 2013, 06:59 AM	#1
Maurice Rear Admiral Location: Maurice in San Francisco	Jupiter 2 scratchbuild by Bill George Yes, Bill is a pro modelmaker, but he is also a big scifi fan and builds models from scratch just cuz. Here's an article on Modeler Magic about his recent project to build a replica of Lost In Space's Jupiter 2. Bill's model is pretty unique in that its exterior is based on the full size standing setpiece used in various episodes of the show, rather than the filming miniatures. It also has a complete control deck interior, and he built a bunch of at-scale bits of furniture and equipment seen outside the ship. Building the JUPITER 2 with Bill George <link> Video featuring the model made for his Sci-Fi Airshow site. __________________ * * * "Star Trek…at times sparkled with true ingenuity, and pure science fiction approaches, and at other times was more carnival like, and very much more the creature of television than the creature of a legitimate literary form." —Rod Serling, 1970"

January 16 2013, 09:27 AM	#2
Potemkin_Prod Fleet Captain Location: Southwest Georgia	Re: Jupiter 2 scratchbuild by Bill George Gorgeous work there! __________________ Randy -------------------- Project Potemkin http://www.projectpotemkin.com

January 16 2013, 02:01 PM	#3
Ensign Ro- Commander Location: Maine, USA	Re: Jupiter 2 scratchbuild by Bill George That is freakin' awesome! I'm in awe of the talent.

January 17 2013, 12:35 AM	#4
Sarvek Captain Location: Oregon, USA	Re: Jupiter 2 scratchbuild by Bill George Awesome work. Fantastic detail.

January 17 2013, 12:50 AM	#5
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