I haven't done any research, so this is just me tossing an idea into the void, but how close were the mass produced model kits? Could you use those for detailing or were they way off?
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I've actually been supplementing my filming miniature reference with images of the Bandai model kit, which seems to be more or less screen-accurate. However, some of those finer details escape the camera's focus or clarity.
Have you seen Bill's George's TIE cockpit? (link)
I have! Just realized today that it's actually a miniature, just photographed / photoshopped in ways to make it look full-size. Found images of it under construction today that will help me out when I tackle the cockpit interior.
Most of the ships on his Airshow site are miniatures. The Jupiter II is 4' in diameter.
"....with a 19% cut in salary, backdated to the beginning of time."
There was a virtual round table with him moderating with a bunch of the original ILMers talking about Empire at 40. He has that TIE sitting proudly on his shelf.
That is simultaneously so cool and so disappointing.
Right?? I’ve been looking at shots of it for weeks, under the impression it was a full size set, dreaming of the day I could visit this Sci-Fi Airshow. It wasn’t until this morning I discovered it was a miniature!
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I love that man's accent. When I read the first Harry Potter novel before the first film came out, it was his voice I heard as Dumbledore.
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I love that man's accent. When I read the first Harry Potter novel before the first film came out, it was his voice I heard as Dumbledore.
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Yea, Ralph Richardson was great.
Finished the body of the TIE Advanced x1. Now just to detail and texture the solar panels.
Here's a rare view of a "wingless" x1 so you can see how the ship looks without the solar panels in the way. There's a lack of schematics of the body without the wings so this may be useful to some.
Here's a rare view of a "wingless" x1 so you can see how the ship looks without the solar panels in the way. There's a lack of schematics of the body without the wings so this may be useful to some.
Discovery would be a great project. Gorgeous, iconic, and lots of clear images from 2001 to work from.
I'll add my encouragement to binge-watch Babylon 5 this summer, too, Donny! Not just great ship designs to geek out on, but a very good storyline with a cohesive four-season arc that has some great payoffs. (Grit your teeth through the first few episodes when the actors and production staff are settling in--it's clear sailing after that.)
And my two cents is to see the Versiga Magic™ worked on the Cygnus. Always had a soft spot for that beast, and I'd love to see it rendered without the 'cheat' of frosted glass.
I'll add my encouragement to binge-watch Babylon 5 this summer, too, Donny! Not just great ship designs to geek out on, but a very good storyline with a cohesive four-season arc that has some great payoffs. (Grit your teeth through the first few episodes when the actors and production staff are settling in--it's clear sailing after that.)
And my two cents is to see the Versiga Magic™ worked on the Cygnus. Always had a soft spot for that beast, and I'd love to see it rendered without the 'cheat' of frosted glass.
