Modelers Miniatures and Magic

Photos, and other items that may assist in the creation of art works from assorted movies.

Presents
Starship Size Charts
Starship Model’s Tom Stemmler and León Consilio have come forward to share their Starship Size Charts with us all that everyone may correctly reproduce fantastic replicas in their correct sizes! Thank you guys!

There are so much Star Trek sites with so much different starship length of the same vessel that I [...]

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Once again obtained through the Prop Store of London, collector Hector Rosales shows us the actual armor that Vin Diesel wore in the hit sci-fi film The Chronicles of Riddick. Absolutely fantastic! And it is just in time for the upcoming third film in the ongoing action saga.
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Dale Long (owner of the famed ByYourCommand.net) emailed me the orthos from Doug Drexler of the Mk III Vipers seen in Blood & Chrome! I must admit…. this design is even better than the Ron Moore MK II version. It is more stout and it’s new canopy design is beautiful. It’s lines remind me more [...]

Once owned by Paul Francis, this studio model ended up in the collection of Nektarios Arnaoutakis! This piece is giant and beautiful with all it’s detail! I am one that actually enjoyed the film Independence Day… and I am a fan of the design works of these beautiful models they created for the film. Fantastic! [...]

Modeler Magic Family…. we have been trying to get this Collector to show his pieces for quite some time now…. and I am pleased to do so in his name! Collector Nektarios Arnaoutakis has been collecting some of the best works of the industry over the past few years. Today we are able to show [...]

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 [...]

Artist Steve Broderick shot a few photos and decided to share them with everyone of the fantastic models touring in the Star Wars Expo. Thank you Steve!

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Those who know this kit are very aware of what everyone went through to even get one. It is surrounded with interesting stories indeed! Never the less, when the “Continuation” story was going to be made (and we are not referencing to the current film that is being written, but the story DeSanto first came [...]

Collector Dale Long, owner of the famed Battlestar Galactica site http://www.byyourcommand.net , recently came forward with some photos of the full sized cockpit prop used in the 1990’s series Space Above and Beyond! This was one of the best concepts for a space fighter in my opinion…with the cockpit entirely being able to separate from [...]

I have the great pleasure of telling you all about a fantastic new book by Adam K. Johnson containing stories and the collections of Frederick Ordway from 2001 A Space Odyssey!

My new book ‘2001: The Lost Science – The Frederick I. Ordway Collection’ is now available for pre-order.
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This is a book the covers in great [...]

Major Collector Hector Rosales come forward again with another fine piece for all to view. The Fifth Element Mondoshawan “Hero” head! These lumbering creatures in their massive EVA suits were responsible for bringing the 5th Element to Earth to save the Universe! Thank you again Hector for showing your wonderful collection to us all!

We are all familiar with this artists works, and one probably doesn’t even know it! Patrice Garcia is on the the concept design artists for some of the hit films and story’s of the last decade. The 5th Element, Arthur and the Invisibles, and Underworld are only a few of this magnificent artist’s arsenal of [...]

Join us in viewing this classic Mini Feature showing the enormous efforts by the Cast and Crew of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. I love this! This may be old news to some of you, but it is new to me… always.

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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!

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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.
Here is what the London Prop Store had [...]

The Chronicles of Riddick are fantastic stories for those, like myself, who enjoy great action mixed with the science fiction of possible different worlds and beliefs out in the cosmos. Some of the props made for this specific film were beautiful pieces, one of which we see here today from the Hector Rosales Collection! This [...]

Who among us modeling artists don’t recognize the title EVENT HORIZON? I can think of no one. And here today… from the collection of Mr. Hector Rosales is the last remaining Pod studio model from that film! I wish to thank Hector for sharing his photos of his collection for all to view and appreciate.

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1977 is a year that changed much for both the film industry… and fans of science fiction. It was the year Star Wars came out. I myself viewed that film nearly everyday that summer…. a total of 99 times in all. My friends and I would stay all day… watching it over and over [...]

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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 [...]

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During my time as a collector, I have had the great honor of meeting, and even befriending, and working with some of the Cast Members, Make-up Artists, and Prop Handlers, and of course model builders from all of the Television series and blockbuster films we all enjoy. Because so, I was able to acquire this authentic [...]

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This is fantastic art work of a design that we really never viewed. From professional artist Brandon MacDougall, a new render from the series ENTERPRISE… the NX1 Alpha. I thank Brandon for sending this to Modeler’s Miniatures and magic to show the world. Fantastic work!
Here is a brief statement from Brandon on this piece…

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Originally given to me by industry modeler Mark Dickson, and shown here back on October 14, 2009, I learned tonight this fantastic Prometheus was done by Foundation Imaging artist Brandon MacDougall. Brandon’s work in the industry is very noted and one of the reasons we love model designs today. I thought it appropriate to [...]

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I was recently contacted by one of our shown, highly esteemed artists, Mr. Jean-Marc Deschamps about sharing more of his works on this Gallery site. I am extremely honored to be able to do so and look forward to showing as much as Jean-Marc wishes to show. Today we show his restoration of the [...]

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I was able to catch up with a friend of mine today… industry maniac Gene Kozicki! The man that makes things happen! He has done so much for the Science Fiction industry that I simply could not list it all…. including some new and exciting event plans to be announced for January 2010! Now… [...]

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Using the fantastic design that famed concept artist and master model maker John Eaves came up with for the Television series Star Trek – ENTERPRISE, master artist Douglas Graves again impresses!  These beautiful renders are simply astonishing to view! Detailed and vibrant with color and menacing life! Beautiful!
To contact Douglas Graves, or view his [...]

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Once again I have the great honor to show some of the work behind the Fantastic Online Games we all play…. these from Star Trek ONLINE. Famed Concept Design and Illustrator Ryan Dening’s concept art used for this game is simply incredible! There isn’t a single design he has come up with that I [...]

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After receiving an email from Frank Winspur of MOEBIUS MODELS asking if I had access to reference of the MK VII Landing Gear, I immediately called a few people that always come through. Frank Cerney, Morton Moeslund and Jared Bronson. Frank and Moe (of the famed FM Model Company) had the CG model renders [...]

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We all know there are many artists behind the fantastic artworks and games we all view and play everyday. Today I am pleased to be able to show some of that work for Star Wars – The Old Republic game. Artist Ryan Dening recently caught my eye with one of his StarShip designs which [...]