Joe Johnston detailing the Blockade Runner model.
ILM shot the first Deathstar outside, so as to use the sun as a lighting source, as they had neither the stage space, nor the film speed to shoot it in a studio.
Colin Cantwell’s Star Destroyer concept model, which was later changed as it was deemed too militaristic, or nautical or whatever. Either way, Lucas wanted something more romantic.
This one has a spear on its… ehm… bow. So as to allow it to crash into palaces and spear emperors, a stable of science fantasy stories.
So you think you know all there is to know about the Storm Trooper helmets? Think again.
So far haven’t been able to figure out where this photo came from originally, before popping up in a prop forum, nor have I been able to find a higher quality version. But it is the only time I’ve ever seen the original helmet sculpt, as well as the version on the right.
No, you’re right, that ain’t no moon.
