Star Destroyer Devastator - ANH Style Replica

[Captain Dunsel]

I was pleasantly surprised to see that The Razorcrest from The Mandalorian is a motion captured model (there is a behind the scenes video on YouTube). I think they add digital motion blur that to me makes it still look like CGI, but I’m thankful they went this route all the same.

Is this the video?

 

[randalls88]

Absolutely amazing!

 

[Talaris]

Is this the video?

That’s the one! I love seeing the creation of practical effects.

 

[stonky]

Motion control - the camera is moved during the exposure, no post mb necessary.

 

[kamandi]

Exactly. They motion blurred Spinners in the original Blade Runner the very same way.

 

[TazMan2000]

The engines are so detailed. Incredible.

TazMan2000

 

[blastmaster]

Your build is Fantastic!!! Following!!!

 

[joberg]

The Wow Factor has been achieved with your build!! Keep up the great work!

 

[t2sides]

Finally got this Beautify STAR DESTROYER done. Most of it reflects how the model looked when they filmed it in 1976, particularly the left side. I wanted to stay true to that original filming model, but leaving the right side blank just made it look unfinished. So, I chose to add in the parts that currently exist only on the right side as it is today, with the guns added for 'balance' as well. The right side of the bridge wall remains empty of details like the original.
It has been quite a journey, and glad to have finally finished it. A LOT of people to thank for helping me along this nearly 3 year off/on again project. Big THANKS for the help and inspirations from Craig Underwood, Jason Eaton, Quincy Cutshaw, Gene Kozicki, Rob McFarlane, Mike Salzo, Ryan Comer, John Sabean, Ed Minto, and Bryan Babich. Though a lot of work and effort went on to scratch build a lot of the super structure, bridge and parts, a big thanks to Charles Adams, Steve Neisen and Jay Boden for their help making the core structure and castings available to me. Without all these folks there is no way I could have achieved another nearly accurate filming miniature replica.
I'll put the pics in on a few posts.

 

[t2sides]

I put the Bandai Rebel Blockade Runner in the bay. The lighting in the Bay and the Engines are on separate dimmers to balance out depending on ambient lighting.

 

[t2sides]

Next up a few shots with the Falcon, and some other angles.

 

[t2sides]

And the Engine and Bridge Sections

 

[t2sides]

The Underside

 

[t2sides]

A final couple beauty shots, and one comparison with the Original Model picture.

 

[t2sides]

And lastly for now, a few closeups of the panel lines and the room display. All the panel lines were drawn in with a .02mm pencil. There was originally laser etching, but it was all way too shallow to show up. Many of them disappeared under the paint, so it took a few days to recreate or trace over lines to get them all in place.

 

[coolhanluked]

Nerd porn! Its beautiful. Well done sir!!

 

[eagle1]

I'm thinking I'm gonna have to reply later Sean, my jaw is still on the floor & drooling over this!. Unbelievable...

 

[3DImpact]

Jaw-dropping Sean! Absolutely stunning! The photos are great but I’m sure the in-person impact is incredible.

Love the Tatooine background.

Your work is so inspirational!

Dan

 

[star-art]

Fantastic! It turned out great!

 

[JediMichael]

Thats just insane. 2 amazing models....NEXT!!!!

Also, guessing that everything is the same exact size of the SS. I always read that this model was 3 feet, or around that. Wondering what the actual measurements are, in inches.
As well as the the back from side to side. like this.
Mainly because I built one that I started when I was in 7th grade with only a magazine picture and pausing the VHS tapes. Mine ended up being WAY too short compared to the back width. 23 long and 19 inches wide.
So wondering what the real width was of the ILM model.