Archive for the ‘Models’ Category

Studio Scale Shuttle Tydirium

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Here’s a build up of the Shuttle Tydirium I’m working on from Star Wars Return of the Jedi. This is in studio scale, meaning it’s the same size as the model used in the film.

Here’s a visual of the electronics. I’m still figuring out uploading video and editing sound etc., so I apologize for the low quality.

Miniature Trek: USS Sagittarius in 1:350 Scale

Friday, January 8th, 2010

vanguard_3_hot_pursuit_r02From the cover art of the Star Trek:Vanguard novel Reap the Whirlwind by David Mack.  With the help of the ship’s designer, Masao Okazaki, I scratchbuilt this out of poplar, styrene and bondo to make a master that was molded in silicone, then cast in resin.

I did something different this time with the decals;  using a snap shot of an office building taken at night , I made the window decals for the model, giving  them the appearance of inner detail including chairs, tables and even plants.

Ship designed by Masao Okazaki for the Star Trek: Vanguard book series

Model is 5.75″ long.

1:72 scale Clone Wars Y-Wing

Monday, November 16th, 2009

rc_y_3I scratchbuilt this out of styrene, then cast it in resin. It’s the fully faired Y Wing seen in Star Wars the Clone Wars T.V. show on Cartoon Network.

Models is 9″ long.

1:24 scale A-Wing Starfighter

Monday, November 16th, 2009

aw_1_003Made from a 1/24 scale resin kit. This was built and painted to resemble the studio model seen in Star Wars Return of the Jedi.

Corellian Freighter “Hound’s Tooth” scratchbuild

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

ht_028This was a one of a kind scratch build of a Star Wars expanded universe subject. Made from plexiglas built around an aluminum channel spine, with kit bashed parts and LED lighting.

Model measures 2 feet long.

Studio Scale X Wing:Luke Skywalker’s Red 5

Friday, October 30th, 2009

v3_x_11Built from Mike Salzo’s resin kit, this was painted to resemble Luke Skywalker’s Red 5.

Model is shown un-assembled for shipping reasons.

1:350 scale Botany Bay

Friday, October 30th, 2009

rb_bb_07After scratch building this, I cast it resin. This 1:350 scale Botany Bay was painted with more of a Star Wars theme.

Model is 11″ long.

1:72 scale Naboo Starship

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

nek_naboo_09This is my favorite ship from Star Wars Episode I.

This was hand sculpted, then molded so I could have a fiberglass casting. I made two versions, the chrome and a version representing  what the ship may have looked like if Watto had retained ownership of the vessel if young Anakin Skywalker had lost the Pod Race. Obviously Watto wasn’t big into polishing chrome.

Model is 41″ long.

1:350 scale Romulan Bird of Prey

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

b_final7This was made from clear epoxy fiberglass lit with LED’s. Like the other clear fiberglass models, masks were placed on the unpainted body, then after final painting was finished, the masks were removed to allow the internal lighting to show through.

I made two versions, one with an aztec type paint scheme with heavy weathering and a traditional version reminiscent of what was seen in the original Star Trek TV show.

Model is 18″ wide.

1:350 scale Klingon K’tinga Battlecruiser

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

clay_ktinga_06This 2 foot model was made from fiberglass with resin parts. A complex paint pattern was laid down using vinyl masking templates giving it a layered look. All lighting was achieved using super bright LED’s.