As previously stated in an earlier showing regarding this collection, Gary Cannavo no longer owns it, but during the process of placing it for sale, 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 we show here today. 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.
The original VFX model which I photographed in 2008 for modeling reference. It has internal lighting and look closely, there are lights on the fin and wing tips too. Jim Small
Photos taken by James while in the collection of Gary Cannavo, this is a design I have long wanted to have in my own collection. Thank you James for the detailed photos… and thank you Gary for allowing the model to be photographed.
Recently Gary Cannavo, now the former owner of the both the original Battlestar Galactica and Buck Rogers studio model collection, allowed for some of the studio model photos taken by artist James Small to emerge after the sale was completed. These are some of those photos, permissions given and shared with Modeler Magic by Dale Long of ByYourCommand.net . This is one of the fantastic designs that came out of the Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Television series decades ago. Certainly one of my favorites! Even though a few of these were shown on Gary Cannavo’s site, BattleBuck.com, it is exciting to now see all of the Hawk Fighter photos. I am grateful to Dale Long, James Small, and of course, our friend Gary Cannavo for allowing us to show them here on Modeler Magic in High Resolution...
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...
This piece is one of the coolest designs of Thunderfighter from Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. Photos given to me by Mark Dickson, it is obvious this studio model was photographed in a certain Museum. While there are not too many angles to view… they are hi resolution and show much of the model.
Here are a few photos that Mark Dickson had of the beautiful Thunder Fighter from Buck Rogers in the 25th Century! I love this piece!
Again… I wish to thank Mr. Dickson for providing his extensive library of reference so that the masses may learn and create from what the older professionals we all admire created for us to dream. Thank you Mark!
