Starman 1984 Observation Craft

[aa1874]

I really like the design of the observation craft of Starman (1984). I've been wanting to get a casting of this awesome ship for long now, are there any methods for me to get it?

Thanks!

 

[Matte Painter]

Seems simple enough. Not sure if the central sphere has a slight tear drop shape to it though. There isn't much reference for it and I don't have the movie readily available.

 

[aa1874]

Seems simple enough. Not sure if the central sphere has a slight tear drop shape to it though. There isn't much reference for it and I don't have the movie readily available.View attachment 1413066

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Looks decent but there are some details missed:

 

[Matte Painter]

Oh interesting. The miniature is proportionately a bit different to the set build. Most apparent is the thickness of the sidewall. But I can see the surface forms present on the model now on the front as well as the back.

 

[aa1874]

Oh interesting. The miniature is proportionately a bit different to the set build. Most apparent is the thickness of the sidewall. But I can see the surface forms present on the model now on the front as well as the back.

Well I hope you fix the model though. I'm interested!

 

[Matte Painter]

I think something like this. I'll have to get hold of the movie but I will have to line it up with some of the shots from the film to be sure.

 

[aa1874]

I think something like this. I'll have to get hold of the movie but I will have to line it up with some of the shots from the film to be sure.

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That's cool! Hope you can develop it more I know it can be better!

 

[Matte Painter]

I loaded in the screengrab and looks like I was pretty darn close just eyeballing it. Some adjustments to be made though.

 

[Matte Painter]

I think I'm done with the shapes mostly. Looking at the screengrab I guess the sphere is about 6' diameter so I can figure out a scale perhaps...

 

[aa1874]

I think I'm done with the shapes mostly. Looking at the screengrab I guess the sphere is about 6' diameter so I can figure out a scale perhaps...


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That's cool! I like it!

 

[aa1874]

I think I'm done with the shapes mostly. Looking at the screengrab I guess the sphere is about 6' diameter so I can figure out a scale perhaps...


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anyways, can you render it from other points of view and background scenes (such as outer space or so)? I'm interested...

 

[aa1874]

I just realized that the model should have a pointier front edge.

 

[aa1874]

I still wonder if there are STL files for the craft model.

 

[aa1874]

I think I'm done with the shapes mostly. Looking at the screengrab I guess the sphere is about 6' diameter so I can figure out a scale perhaps...


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Well, I still wonder if there are STL files for this model. They're cool!

 

[publiusr]

It influenced the new COSMOS’ Ship Of The Imagination

 

[Matte Painter]

3D printed ages ago and painted with that Mirror paint that costs a fortune. Not quite so reflective as Molotov and seems to create more orange peel.

 

[aa1874]

3D printed ages ago and painted with that Mirror paint that costs a fortune. Not quite so reflective as Molotov and seems to create more orange peel.

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Fyi (if promoting a sold option is permitted here) here's the link to the 3D STL