Building Star Wars Models - A Galaxy Far Away Book

The Star Wars Sketchbook: Joe Johnston

MPC Star Wars Darth Vader Figure Model kit

• Airbrush Painting Techniques Book - Clear photographs are taken of the painting process on each different model, showing all sorts of exciting techniques. Methods of lightening and darkening, representing camouflage and weathering and mixing exactly the right color are all explained. A book that will suit both complete beginners and those wanting to get more out of their airbrush.
• Cult TV Mans Ultimate Guide to Modeling Science Fiction Models -
  CultTVman's Ultimate Modeling Guide to Classic Science Fiction Movies features 152 pages of material covering all your classic science fiction subjects: Forbidden Planet, War of the Worlds, 2001, A Space Odyssey and more! Among the model building information and techniques are painting your ships; diorama creation; metallic paint finishes; lighting; resin building; casting parts; resin figure building; styrene kit construction; creative model displays; aftermarket parts. Articles about the Discovery and Enterprise studio models.
• Building Star Wars Models - A Galaxy Far Away Book Learn building tips and techniques specific to your favorite star wars models.
• The Making of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Packed with hundreds of never-before-seen photos and interviews with the visual-effects teams, cast, and crew–including writer/director George Lucas and producer Rick McCallum–this outstanding volume offers a rare insider’s look at the complete creative process. Granted unprecedented access to all those involved at every stage of the film–from Skywalker Ranch to the sets at Fox Studios, Australia–author and Lucasfilm senior editor J. W. Rinzler captures in riveting detail the intense drama and cliffhangers that occurred as production worked day and night for three years to bring their monumental undertaking to conclusion. Readers will uncover:
  • details on how the art and animatics departments teamed up with ILM to create the spectacular opening sequence, perhaps the greatest Star Wars space battle ever produced
  • revelations on the genesis of arch villain General Grievous within the Episode III art department
  • accounts of how George Lucas and Rick McCallum reached critical decisions in often pressure-laden situations
  • exclusive interviews with Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor on how they prepared for their thrilling lightsaber duel as Anakin and Obi-Wan
  • an eyewitness account of the reappearance of Darth Vader on the set in Sydney, Australia