Thing with the OT designs is they often didn't manage to match the concept art work . In the act of constructing the models the builders often altered the body shapes and details as the designs were reviewed for their screen worthiness through the camera lens, so each refinement improved the look of each one as the physical models took shape. Using so many detailed model parts from actual craft took on them added another layer of realism. And much to my regret the result is most of what we've had afterward lacks everything that those production processes brought to the finished designs. The best illustration I have for that was TPM where the best models where actually built ,and the worst ones were CGI'd.
I totally agree that one of the biggest disappointments for me were the lack of any really decent ship designs that weren't based on old models, apart from Reys speeder. I really DID like the new X wing, but then I've got the RMc concept model SS version which its very close too and seems based on. I really do hope they sort this issue out for the next films.
I totally agree that one of the biggest disappointments for me were the lack of any really decent ship designs that weren't based on old models, apart from Reys speeder. I really DID like the new X wing, but then I've got the RMc concept model SS version which its very close too and seems based on. I really do hope they sort this issue out for the next films.
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