Watch this absolutely fascinating video as Adam Savage visits John Goodson and Dan Patrascu as they work on two versions of the new Razor Crest (Big Bird and Little Bird) for The Mandalorian and Grogu, and watch as they apply the chrome-like exterior of Big Bird. Insane detail and skill, and a highly illuminating conversation as they work.
To bring back the beloved Razor Crest in Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, ILM once again brought on modelmakers John Goodson and Dan Patrascu to build its filming miniatures. Adam spends a day with John and Dan to help apply the Razor Crest’s chrome finish using the same techniques they employed working on miniatures for the Star Wars prequel trilogy!
00:00 – Chrome Paint Detailing
01:02 – Model Details
01:51 – S1 Razor Crest
03:22 – Weathering & Sanding
05:10 – Landing Gear Engineering
07:00 – Chrome Paints & Finishes
07:48 – Phantom Menace Naboo Royal Starship
10:28 – Hasbro Razor Crest
11:00 – Foil Application
12:24 – Star Trek Enterprise Stories
14:09 – Painting Shadows
15:40 – Skinning the Engine Panels
18:00 – Details & Imperfections
19:00 – Inspecting the Finished Panels
Stay tuned to Fantha Tracks Radio as we’ll be bringing our onstage panel with John Goodson and Kim Smith to Making Tracks soon.