Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION

Stormy320 said:
BTW - the shot of Muren and the death star you can see a Star Wars poster in the background. Funny they had these printed up before the film came out, or is it an original?
Click to expand...

That's the Chaykin poster that LFL had printed up to market the flick at SDCC in '76. It is one of the hardest SW posters to find... worth a lot more than the dollar that they were selling for! :unsure
 
CTF said:
Worth every cent. It ain't no normal print -- it is a giclée with some amazing detail. Signed by the man, himself. :cool



Here ya go:

http://reelcollectibles.co.nz/images/acme/star_wars/empire_weapon_death_star_acme_giclee.jpg

http://reelcollectibles.co.nz/acme_star_wars_film.htm

A little plug for some friends. :)



From what I hear, it was taken in between passes. The key was not lit, of course.

But yes, it is an amazing shot. One I always associate with being a kid and watching STAR WARS. :)



It is not the Dykstra shot -- as seen above -- but it still is one. ;)

And, Brian, I am NOT stalking you. :p
Click to expand...

I knew somebody would know it. But the text says Richard Edlund shot it.

SWOTLTD01GC.jpg


Still outstanding.

BrianM
 
Stormy320 said:
PHArcivist -

Have you seen the large close up picture of the death star dish in the "Art of Star Wars" book?
Click to expand...

Yes, its my primary reference. But the shadowed portion is my bane. I may have to rely on screen-caps for it. In that photo, I'm just about finished with the portion that is well lit.
 
What, it's not done yet?

This is my favorite thread. I wish I had some pictures that would help you, that way you'd get it done faster!
 
You know Rob, you're going to finish this and some snot nosed kid is just going to come along and blow it up. Be sure to cover the exhaust ports, especially that small thermal one, right below the main port.
 
micdavis said:
You know Rob, you're going to finish this and some snot nosed kid is just going to come along and blow it up. Be sure to cover the exhaust ports, especially that small thermal one, right below the main port.
Click to expand...


Keep that punk Puke Skywalker away from my model!
 
Would you please, at least take a mold from your dish ?

For the folks who can try to built one DS more in the future..

Like me ...!
:)


Please do so...

And How did you bend it ? How did you give the inner angle ?
Good job...
 
PHArchivist said:
Keep that punk Puke Skywalker away from my model!
Click to expand...

Actually, it'll probably be an inside job by one of your kids. One day, after they've discovered the joy of firecrackers and model planes, they'll decide to up the ante and go for Dad's ol' model from that old STAR WARZ movie.......

Gene
 
Beeb - thanks man!

Rahman, I'll consider it. But I really have zero experience in molding something so thin.

Gene, I think it would take a handful of M80s!
 
Last edited:
He hasn't even gotten the thing built yet & you're all planning the destruction! :lol
I wonder if anyone has built one of these that has a destruction mechanism built in...
Not that you'd ever use it... but you know it's there...just waiting..:love
 

Your message may be considered spam for the following reasons:

If you wish to reply despite these issues, check the box below before replying.
Be aware that malicious compliance may result in more severe penalties.

Similar threads

joez2391
John Eaves Tie Fighter and X-Wing Production Model history
Replies
3
Views
616
PHArchivist
PHArchivist
RealDaveWinter
5' Falcon base hull building
10 11 12
Replies
220
Views
13,860
Studio Kitbash
Studio Kitbash
Matte Painter
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier Type 4 shuttlecraft
Replies
12
Views
1,892
publiusr
P
moffeaton
Death Star Towers from Jedi - real and replicas in progress
Replies
2
Views
1,283
Blitzkreig
Blitzkreig
joewhite
Start of a new ANH Star Destroyer
Replies
6
Views
1,162
publiusr
P
Back
Top