Molding a Studio Scale escape pod.....

[REL]

Very nice and clean, sweet.

By the way here's a cool tutorial on the matrix mold technique, it's for a figure but you get the idea.
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=47324

 

[seven]

I so want one. That is an awesome Job.

 

[swpropmaker]

Even more...


Here are some of the many detail parts that go on the engine section.

The engine base looks bare..

Oh yeah just what the doctor ordered.

Yeah the Sculpting a Galaxy book has been drug through the mud but it helped me find the top mounting plug for the Escape pod. Never before seen pic. So it was a good $35 investment.

 

[Apophis]

Nice . Steve. (no pun) I still want one :thumbsup

 

[EchoLeader]

I'm all giddy to finally see this bucket made into a kit. Steve, buddy, you've outdone yourself. The new improved version looks sooooooooo much better. :thumbsup

Apart from finding the nose plug, the butt end of the Pod was redone for this kit to make it more accurate.

 

[Jedi Dade]

Its kind of Redundant but what the "F"... Thats one hell of a model AND casting job.

Jedi Dade

 

[BobFett]

Sweet.

 

[Less than Super Ostrich]

Absolutely tremendous casting job... Steve, a PM has been sent in your general direction.

 

[bkay]

PM sent from me as well. Not sure why, but the escape pod has always intrested me, ever since I saw the first film as an 9 year old back on 77. Not sure how I will build it (with no real model building ability to speak of) but I want one anyway..

 

[Maths_Hal]

Awesome casting Steve... :cheers
Maths

 

[EchoLeader]

To all, as soon as I get a chance with one of these incredible castings I will provide detailed instructions on how to build this kit and I'll also do a detailed tutorial on how to paint the Pod to closely resemble what was seen on film.

 

[Gigatron]

I generally don't post in this forum, but good God - what an incredible piece of work in both the buildup and the casting :thumbsup

-Fred

 

[swpropmaker]

Here are a few shots of all the detail in place on the Escape Pod. The are just placed there. The are untrimmed and not glued. I just wanted to show you guys how they look all togther.

Thanks for looking.

Steve

 

[Gort]

Whoah Steve. You and your team are real casting masters. - great job.
Rolando too, you've done another cracking job making the patterns for what looks to be another classic kit.

There is something especially poignant about doing the Pod, as it's jettison was the first proper shot ILM ever did, and its escape from the Blockade Runner sort of kicks off the whole Star Wars story. A must for any collection I think.

All hail Rolando & Steve

N

 

[forttusken]

Fantastic job. I am interested. This would be a fun one to paint and weather.

 

[Viceland]

PM sent.

 

[Spiker]

Count me in for 1 .

Philip

 

[swpropmaker]

Guys. looks like the above Pod is now in the hands of L. Peterson. Congrats Rolando. Wish I could have been there..

I have several (5) ready to ship but folks that said they wanted one cant cover because of the holidays.

Rolando will be working on the painting guide and building instructions next week. The primered & Rolando built casting of the EP on display at the book signing the other day was mistaken by Former ILMers as an actual filming item. Feels good to trick the pros.

PM me.

Steve

 

[BobFett]

That's a hell of a compliment to fool the ILM'ers. Conrgrats.

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Guys. looks like the above Pod is now in the hands of L. Peterson. Congrats Rolando. Wish I could have been there..

I have several (5) ready to ship but folks that said they wanted one cant cover because of the holidays.

Rolando will be working on the painting guide and building instructions next week. The primered & Rolando built casting of the EP on display at the book signing the other day was mistaken by Former ILMers as an actual filming item. Feels good to trick the pros.

PM me.

Steve
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[propcollector]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(swpropmaker @ Dec 17 2006, 11:44 PM) [snapback]1380011[/snapback]</div>

Guys. looks like the above Pod is now in the hands of L. Peterson. Congrats Rolando. Wish I could have been there..

I have several (5) ready to ship but folks that said they wanted one cant cover because of the holidays.

Rolando will be working on the painting guide and building instructions next week. The primered & Rolando built casting of the EP on display at the book signing the other day was mistaken by Former ILMers as an actual filming item. Feels good to trick the pros.

PM me.

Steve
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Hi steve how far am i on the list for one of these please pm me