Category DUNE Selections

COLLECTION WARS! Episode 4: Kurt Kuhn – The Man Behind Modeler Magic

Welcome back to COLLECTION WARS! This was shown on March 11, 2021.

In this episode we interview Kurt Kuhn, the founder of ModelerMagic.com

Kurt has inspired sci-fi fans around the world with his amazing passion towards preserving the the art of Studio Scale Modeling. Kurt’s passion for movie models extends from Star Was, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica and beyond. Kurt has dedicated the last few decades to bringing collectors, artists, and fans to his amazing website for an all inclusive experience that allows fans to reconnect with ships and models they love.

Kurt Kuhn has bee instrumental in keeping the Studio Scale art form alive through his own passion...

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KIT ALERT! From SciFi Models – DUNE – 1/200 (~40cm / 15.75″) SPICE HARVESTER Kit!

KIT ALERT!!

Presents

1/200 (~40cm / 15.75″)

SPICE HARVESTER Kit!

(Pricing is Subject to Change by Kit Seller)

€650

Plus Shipping

Kit Scale: 1/200 (~40cm / 15.75″)

Kit Materials: High quality industrial SLA prints

Number of Pieces: 75

Shipping Amount: Calculated Upon Location

Shipping: World-Wide

Kit Availability: Please CONTACT Me

Payment Methods Accepted: (Modeler Magic always recommends protection using PAYMENT OPTIONS such as PAYPAL or SQUARE **Utilizing Credit Card Protection**, Or use eBay or MERCARI for BOTH Purchaser and Seller Protection.)

Kit Description: I can now proudly present the first pictures of the DUNE SPICE HARVESTER kit. The scale is 1/200 (around 40 cm length)...

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KIT ALERT! From Hunk of Junk Productions – DUNE – 14 Inch! ATREIDES Transport

KIT ALERT!!

Presents

14 Inch! ATREIDES Transport

(Pricing is Subject to Change by Kit Seller)

$140 USD

FREE Shipping in The USA, International is Actual

Kit Scale: 14 Inches!

Kit Materials: Resin

Number of Pieces: 11

Shipping: World-Wide

Kit Availability: NOW

Payment Methods Accepted: PayPal, Check, Money Order (Modeler Magic Always Recommends Using PAYPAL for BOTH Purchaser and Seller Protection.)

PayPal Address: tonzye@hotmail.com

Kit Description: First offered here on Modeler Magic back on 11/27/2010, this kit continues to be sold today! The Atreides Transport is from the 1984 movie Dune. It was designed in a computer (thanks Sasha) and the masters were built on a Rapid Prototyper. The main body is a roto-cast, hollow on inside for lighting and all parts have a tight fit...

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KIT ALERT!!..from Hunk of Junk Productions – DUNE – 1/6 Fremen Warrior PAUL ATREIDES

KIT ALERT!!

Presents

1/6 PAUL ATREIDES

Fremen Warrior

(Pricing is Subject to Change by Kit Seller)

$130 USD

Plus Shipping

Kit Materials: Resin

Number of Pieces: 11

Shipping Amount: $10 with the USA, International (Please Contact)

Shipping: World-Wide

Kit Availability: Since 2/15/2011

Payment Methods Accepted: PayPal, Check, Money Order (Modeler Magic Always Recommends Using PAYPAL for BOTH Purchaser and Seller Protection.)

Kit Description: Originally released, and shown here on Modeler Magic back on 2/15/2011, this kits continues to be in demand! From the 1984 version of DUNE, this Paul Atreides is an excellent likeness to the actor (Kyle MacLachlan) who portrayed that character. This amazing design was created by artist Gordon Rob.
Tony Lamb
Hunk of Junk Productions

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KIT ALERT! DUNE: The Baron Harkonnen from Hite Studios

KIT ALERT!!

Presents

DUNE

The Baron

Kit Producer: Sculpted by Jason Hite   Baron 3Q-sized

Kit Scale: 1/6

Kit Materials: Cast in Urethane Resin & Polyfoam limited to 10 castings. Assembled, this figure is 11″ x 6.25″ x 22″, weighs approximately 3 pounds and when completed.

This kit comes un-assembled and includes:

  • 1 unpainted resin casting of the figure
  • 2 unpainted resin casting of head (1 alternate sculpt)
  • 1 sculpted base
  • 1 45″ Piece of 1/4″ aluminum wire
  • 2 19″ 1/2′ clear tubing to cover wire

Kit Price: $400 U.S. plus shipping

Shipping Amount: USA = $25, World-wide = $80

Shipping: World-Wide

Kit Availability: NOW

Payment Methods Accepted: Paypal, Credit Card, Check or Money Order

PayPal Address: nin9kai@yahoo.com

Kit URL: https://hitestudios.com/barron-harkonnen/
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Berton Pierce’s SENSE OF SCALE – A Documentary Film of Industry Model Making

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This documentary is about the dying art of model making. Focusing on the personal stories of the model makers whose work shaped and enhanced the impact of feature films and gave it a breathtaking scale. Their practical hands on art is now slowly dying out, giving way to computer generated imagery.

The model makers share their experiences along with personal insights and behind the scenes views from films they worked on. Included are some of the best and well known model makers worldwide. The films on which they have worked include; STAR WARS, STAR TREK, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS, GHOSTBUSTERS, JAMES BOND GOLDENEYE, ARMAGEDDON, MOON, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, CITY OF LOST CHILDREN, 1941, STARSHIP TROOPERS, UNDERWORLD, WATERWORLD, GODZILLA, TITANIC!

Berton Pierce directed Sense of Scale, his first featu...

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DUNE! Harvester Studio Model Photos from the Adam K. Johnson Collection


Once again master modeler Adam K. Johnson has shared with us these great and rare photos of the Harvester filming miniatures from DUNE! I wish to thank Adam for his continued fine example of kindness and sharing within this hobby and industry.

To contact Adam for his kits, or  services, please click on the banner below…

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DUNE! Various Studio Models from the Adam K. Johnson Collection


Adam K. Johnson of AJA Models contacted me with these beautiful and rare photos of some of the Sudio Miniatures used in the filming of the epic movie DUNE! I want to thank Adam for his sharing of these photos! He is a great example of how this hobby and industry should run!

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To contact Adam for his kits, or  services, please click on the banner below…

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