Modelers Miniatures and Magic

All kits mastered by, or associated with Mark Dickson.
CONTACT: mwdickson1@verizon.net

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Presents
1978 Battlestar Galactica
Studio Scale
CYLON BASE SHIP
“By Your Command!” Titan models is proud to announce a special studio scale kit offer. The studio scale Cylon Base Ship! Patterned by industry famed artist Mark Dickson this replica is a stunning achievement in engineering and accuracy. Mark began his quest to build the Cylon Base Ship in [...]

Artist William Gulliver was so impressed with the photos of the Enterprise 1701-A Studio Model photos shown here on MMM (that came from Mike Emery and Mark Dickson) that he created a fantastic side-show presentation with music! A Fantastic Tribute to the model, the model makers and the artist’s mention that made showing these photos [...]

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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 [...]

Using the blue screen photos of the fantastic first generation Studio Scale TOS Cylon Raider (SEEN HERE), master artist Peter Noble created this well known scene we all know from Battlestar Galactica! I LOVE IT!
To view this piece in it’s large size, please click directly on it…

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Ever wonder what happened to some of the original Enterprise Bridge set props? Well…. after Paramount had a flood that damaged a great portion of the old sets, they went nowhere. They were to be used again in the series which later became Star Trek The Motion Picture, but the sets were simply too [...]

Before the amazing MSLZ22 Models kit was made, professional modeler Ed Miarecki had already produced extremely fine and accurate replicas of the Battlestar Galactica’s Shuttles. As you can see here… he is a master job in his hand crafting of this piece that was owned by Mr. Jon Billings. Another amazing piece from master modeler [...]

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Industry known professional modelers Mark Dickson and Richard Long were very kind in sharing these wonderful renders of the powerful Starship that was seen in Star Trek – First Contact in the battle with the Borg in the beginning of the film. These beautiful renders are from Foundation Imaging.
I wish to thank both Mark [...]

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I was contacted recently by professional industry modeler Mike Emery of Light Sheet Systems. Some of you may recognize his name from shows like Star Trek Deep Space Nine and Stargate SG1. While these photos were in fact given to me by Mark Dickson, it was Mike who actually took these photos at the [...]

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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 [...]

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These beautiful photos of the actual Studio Model (MORE SHOWN HERE from last year) were taken for Polar Lights to make the 1:350 kit they never made. Hopefully Round 2 Models will continue where Polar Lights left off with it.
Again… I wish to thank Mr. Dickson for providing his extensive library of reference so [...]

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 [...]

I have seen many studio Viper builds during my time in this industry and hobby, but this one surely caught my eye with wonderful difference! Master artist Dean Dymerski took this beautiful studio kit and turned it into a masterpiece with his weathering techniques and unique markings for this specific Viper! I love it’s realism… [...]

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Photographed at Foundation Imaging by industry professional Mark Dickson,….. Mark found even MORE of these photos he personally took of the beautiful Enterprise 1701-A than we were able to show in earlier months HERE. These photos show MUCH more detail and internals of the studio model than ever before seen.
Again… I wish to thank [...]

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Given to me by industry professional Mark Dickson to post here exclusively, here is the CITY SHIP studio model from the hit movie Independence Day starring Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum!
I wish to again thank Mr. Dickson for his sharing of materials so that artists may learn, and create from what the movie industry [...]

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Given to me by industry professional Mark Dickson to post here exclusively, here is the Attacker studio model from the hit movie Independence Day starring Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum!
I wish to again thank Mr. Dickson for his sharing of materials so that artists may learn, and create from what the movie industry has [...]

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As the Battlestar Galactica and it’s Rag Tag Fleet traveled further away from their original homes, they came across an Earth-type planet that had some very militaristic ideals. This fantastic studio model is one of my favorites from the original series. Thankfully, professional modelers, and collectors Mark Dickson and  Jon Billings were able to [...]

Another stunning piece from well known Hollywood man Gene Kozicki. Using casts from Jim Key he replicated this Cylon Raider fantastically! This piece was recently shown in Los Angeles at a Battlestar Galactica Film Marathon along with other fantastic pieces!
This piece is no longer available from Jim Key, but a HERO version was created as [...]

Another great piece from the collection of Jerry Vasilatos is this amazing Cylon Raider! This Raider was built from molds taken direct from an original studio ‘pyro’ model used in the 1978 film and series Battlestar Galactica. Thank you Jerry for allowing this to be shown!
Now… a ‘hero’ version of this studio piece is available [...]

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Again given to this Gallery from the extensive library of our friend Mark Dickson, here are a few photos of the Starship Reliant studio model from Star Trek II – The Wrath of Khan.

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Given to me by Mark Dickson to show on this gallery site, from his massive studio library, are these wonderful photos of the tear down and restoration of the 11 foot USS Enterprise Studio Model used in Star Trek The Original Series. This historic, original studio piece resides in the Smithsonian Museum, and the [...]

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Given to me by Mark Dickson to show on this gallery site, from his massive studio library, are these wonderful photos of the tear down and restoration of the Klingon D-7 Studio Model used in Star Trek The Original Series. This historic, original studio piece resides in the Smithsonian Museum, and the restoration was [...]

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Given to me by Mark Dickson to show on this gallery site, from his massive studio library, are these wonderful photos of the tear down and restorations of both the Tholian Studio Model, and Aurora Studio Model used in Star Trek The Original Series. These original studio pieces reside in the Smithsonian Museum, and [...]

Built from a kit with origins back to an original pyro model used in Battlestar Galactica, Sean Sides of Square Models did a beautiful job re-creating this menacing machine as it appeared in the movie and television series.
This V1 Studio Scale Raider Kit is no longer in production.

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Direct from the fantastic, ORIGINAL Studio Model Collection of my friend Gary Cannavo, here is the Battlestar Galactica Studio Filming Model!!!

After photos were taken of this awesome piece by artist Chris Pappas, then shown to me by artist Mark Dickson, I was able to purchase them from  Chris and make them available to all [...]

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Photos courtesy of Mark Dickson, these were shot of the Enterprise 1701-A. This design of Starship still holds one of the top spots in my heart. It is a very graceful design.
See EVEN MORE of this beautiful studio model by clicking HERE!

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December 14, 2011 SOLD!!
This piece now resides in the collection of Mr. Marc Elkins.
January 2, 2009
This Version 1 Cylon Raider Studio Scale replica was masterfully built and painted by R.L. Bleecker originally for the Kuhn Global / Modeler Magic Collection. The studio kit itself was mastered off an original pyro model used in the series [...]

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Here are a few CG renders of the Hammerhead Fighter s seen in Space, Above and Beyond!

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Here are a few CG renders of the Seaquest and other vessels from the television show Seaquest.

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