Red Dwarf X Miniatures

Laser Brain

Laser Brain

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Hi guys,

I thought that some of you might be interested in these shots. I've already posted one of them in another Red Dwarf thread, but they are more suited to the Studio Scale Forum. Now that RDX is out I can share.

This was built for the close-up fly-by shots seen in the opening credits and other establishing shots. It is an 8'x4' panel. I had a week to build it with the help of Steve Howarth.

Much of the panel work is from 4 huge Revell 1/200 North Cormorant kits that we had and are also a bunch of castings that Bill Pearson had made over the years dotted around the panel.

RDX was shot with HD Red Epic cameras, so we needed quite a high level of detail for the close up shots. The surviving Red Dwarf model wasn't up to it.

Most of the sections are removable so they can be swapped out for others to give the director more variety.

Big thanks to Guy Cowen for sending me a box of kit parts to help get the job done!!

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Cheers

N
 
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Wow, never been a fan of RD, but iam, a huge fan of your work Neil!
Oh and yeah, hes a top bloke that Cowen fella, genuine, and always willing to go the extra mile, you put that box of bits to amazing use!

Lee
 
Brilliant and very happy they are using (mostly) miniatures! The first episode was great, far better than the last 3 attempts. Can't wait for next week.

Any chance of an even closer/larger look at the removable panel with the name plate on it? That to me is an idea replica piece in the making :)
 
Cheers guys. Lot's of miniatures in this series. I've got some nice pics of the Blue Midget I restored and redetailed, that I'll post at some point.

Here is the 'Trojan' built by Steve Howarth for the first episode...

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I'll see what I can do about a close-up of the logo section.
 
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Vos said:
Lot's of miniatures in this series.
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REALLY glad to hear that! Especially after the cgi banality that littered the last three series.

Appreciate the pics, Neil. Looking forward to more! :thumbsup
 
Have they returned to model work for financial or 'old school look' reasons?

Loving it whatever the reason.
 
Never heard of red dwarf, Im wondering if it was released in France ? Anyway i enjoy each time I see fx miniatures, even more when they're built by a friend !

This model is great, I like the detailling and the rust finish is awesome !

Thanks for sharing Neil !
 
If you have never heard of RD, do yourself a favor and rent or buy the series. It is by far one of the funniest shows I've ever seen. Sci-fi too!
 
I am so glad to see some RD love on this forum, and these models are fantastic. I've watched every episode of Red Dwarf over the years and am waiting patiently, (NOT) for RDX to hit the states.

It makes me happy to see the old school model makers have started to have their works shown in the media. CGI is all good and fine, but there is just something beautiful in a model made by someone who excels at his craft.

Keep us informed, Neil and make sure they keep on using the real thing :D
 
Really nice work Neil, beautiful. Especially with only a week to build it in. Big fan of the old Red Dwarf but haven't seen any of the newer stuff.
 
I've always thought the small rouge one was beautiful. These pictures just go to prove it. :)

But why do you model makers always have to use such obscure kits? I ask you? A model of a North Sea oil platform? Really?! Why couldn't it be 1/72nd Spitfires? They're two a penny! ;)
 
Calamity Si said:
Hi all, has anyone got any more reference pics of the S.S. Trojan?
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Keep an eye on Steve Howarth's site here. Hopefully he'll post shots of his Trojan build at some point.

Mole said:
But why do you model makers always have to use such obscure kits? I ask you? A model of a North Sea oil platform? Really?! Why couldn't it be 1/72nd Spitfires? They're two a penny! ;)
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Horses for courses. I was supplied with this same kit to detail a large bridge-span miniature many years ago, and it just lends itself to this sort of look.

Bu**er-all usable detail in a 1/72nd Spitfire! :lol
 
JD1 said:
Keep an eye on Steve Howarth's site here. Hopefully he'll post shots of his Trojan build at some point.
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Awesome. Cheers man. I'm attempting to design the quintessential 'British' sci fi ship. Taking inspiration from Hyperdrive, Jerry Anderson, Doctor who and of course, Red Dwarf. I've emailed Steve, so hopefully he'll get back to me at some point. Keeping 'em X'd
 
JD1 said:
Horses for courses. I was supplied with this same kit to detail a large bridge-span miniature many years ago, and it just lends itself to this sort of look.

Bu**er-all usable detail in a 1/72nd Spitfire! :lol
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The sign of a true scratch model builder. Always keep the interesting looking bits. They'll come in handy at some point. ;)
 
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