Gary no longer has this collection, but when he did own it, Profiles in History showed these amazing photos of it all during the Auction of the collection. Best known for his ownership of the Battlestar Galactica studio filming models, Gary also owned studio filming miniatures made for the 1980’s film and series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century which I will show next week. It is a magnificent collection indeed and I am grateful of Gary for taking care of it all when he owned them. These are a great addition to go along with the studio model reference photos we already have shown here on Modelers Miniature & Magic.
I shot these pictures of the original shuttle in 2008. It was carved from urethane foam clad in sheet plastic and detailed with hundreds of model kit parts. The model was restored a few years earlier by Ed Miarecki who had to re-dress it and repaint it after it had been used in Buck Rogers with a different paint scheme. Several parts on the model are not likely original as a result. However, these are by far the most extensive photos ever taken of the original model. Nobody else has shot it in this much detail at that time. Enjoy.
A HUGE THANK YOU to industry artist James Small for allowing Modeler Magic to show these on our pages. These photos were taken by James during the time it was in the Gary Cannavo Collection. A big THANK YOU to Gary as well. These will serve the art form in those who wish to replicate this fantastic, and now historic model from 1978. We are honored to be showing more of James’s photos soon. One model per week.
The 1978 version of the Galactica has always been one of my favorite sci-fi subjects. I’ve spent years studying the original filming model and I even designed and helped build a replica that became a centerpiece of Battlestar Galactica: The Exhibition in Seattle, Washington USA.
In all this time, however, I had never laid eyes on the original studio miniature. I’m fortunate to know the owner of the model. He has gone to great lengths (and expense) to rescue and preserve many of the original filming miniatures from both Galactica and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. He had even asked me to help him replace some missing parts that were no longer on the Galactica. Unfortunately, he lives on the opposite side of the country from me. So, until now, I had not been able to make the trip.
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...
One again we are able to show more of the Collection of Hector Rosales. This is a screen used Colonial Blaster he acquired from The Prop Store of London. Using there photos of the piece, you can see of used this piece was. Another beautiful piece in Hector’s collection!
I received a phone call last week from fellow collector, and friend Hector Rosales. He had just purchased an original series screen used Cylon Helmet from the London Prop Store! This piece is beautiful and I thank Hector for allowing us to show it here on Modeler Magic.
An original Cylon helmet used the 1978 groundbreaking sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica. The alien cyborg race featured heavily throughout the series as mortal enemies to the last surviving member of the Human Race, led by the Human betrayer Baltar, and were easily recognized by these imposing metallic silver helmets.
The helmet is made from vac formed plastic that was made in two halves and the joins were covered with a identically silver tape...
The first release from our classic Battlestar Galactica line will be the Colonial Viper Pilot Helmet. To celebrate this momentous launch the helmet will be a dual signature edition and will come with a special plaque signed by the two stars of the show upon whose heroic heads these iconic helmets sat, Richard Hatch (Captain Apollo) and Dirk Benedict (Lt. Starbuck). We are extremely pleased to be working with both of these fine actors to deliver this ultimate Battlestar Galactica collectible.
In keeping with the concept that life began not on Earth but across the far...
These beautiful photos of the Galactica Shuttle were provided by known industry modeler Jon Billings. I wish to thank Jon for making these public for all to view and learn from.
To view each photo in it’s FULL Size, please click on each of them.
Using the photos of the Studio Scale Rising Star vessel that was restored by Ed Miarecki, and now owned by Rob McFarlane, artist RIDER really made this piece come alive in space! These would make outstanding posters!
Rob McFarlane
USA
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