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ILM U-Wing
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Sweet! I wonder if that was a reference model for a CGI version?
The whole reason (not sure if canon or not) for having an astromech is because small fighters don't need to dedicate space to a huge navicomputer. So a larger ship wouldn't need one because they have space I guess. That an A-Wing doesn't need an astromech seems to contradict that though.
The whole reason (not sure if canon or not) for having an astromech is because small fighters don't need to dedicate space to a huge navicomputer. So a larger ship wouldn't need one because they have space I guess. That an A-Wing doesn't need an astromech seems to contradict that though.
division 6
Master Member
Maybe the nav is in the ridge behind the pilot on the A-wing.
Yeah, I'm thinking it's definitely a maquette.
newmagrathea
Sr Member
It doesn't appear to be painted other than primer. Beauty of a piece though.
It's got be a maquette, there is no where near enough detail for an actual filming miniature. I mean it's cool, but no cockpit detail, just blacked out windows? There is also very little surface detail. It's got to be reference for the CGI. That's what I think
This was an art department concept model, The reason it is unpainted and in primer is due to George Lucas signing it! The lack of cockpit detail was due to time restraints and I can tell you for a fact this model doesn't lack details up close.
Lichtbringer
Master Member
Looks like they reused a old PT concept fighter, at least some important design elements. Made it bigger, made the rounded shape longer and with straight lines, but still recognizeable.
Lichtbringer
Master Member
I trust noone. :lol
But OK, then they have stolen some design elements from an older concept art.
But OK, then they have stolen some design elements from an older concept art.
It seems like Lucasfilm (Rebels in particular) are looking back through a lot of concept stuff and adopting some elements that weren't used. They said they went through a LOT of concepts while designing the U-Wing so I'd think it would be hard for an artist not to be influenced by things they've seen.
I think when you are designing a new ship to fit into an already existing and much-loved universe you have to look at what's come before. It has to feel like it fits in with the OT and to do that is a tough job, I personally feel things need to be designed outside of a computer in an analog way, kit-bash, simple models then passed on to the 3d artist to master, I hate the over-designed look of ships these days, I was the model maker who made this model by the way
And you waited until the middle of the thread to say so? :lol I would have been telling everyone that hadn't told me to shut up yet!
And you waited until the middle of the thread to say so? :lol I would have been telling everyone that hadn't told me to shut up yet!
Ha ha ha
I am talking to people at ILM to get some better images when I do I will upload here, as there is a lot of details that you can see!.
I am looking forward to seeing people building their own studio scale versions
newmagrathea
Sr Member
Jar Jar frozen in Carbonite is hilarious.
We need a list of kits used on the U-wing. Pretty please....
We need a list of kits used on the U-wing. Pretty please....
Toa Quarax
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