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I'm making a campy sci-fi movie involving models at two scales and live actors. The rocket launch sequences are at 1/72 scale. I got a pretty good space base on Ganymede built. The problem is that I want to lauch model space ships off it. Today's studio shoot went well, but I need something better t...

I know there are a number of lighting kits out there, as well as ways of lighting without the kits. I'm asking for some recommendations. I need tutorials if they are out there, as well as recommendations for lighting kits that give maximum bang for the buck. I'll get some pictures of the "Drago...

I'm still building a 1/6 space ship. I need to have it break down, have removable panels, so that I can photograph the interior from various angles.

Are there established techniques for attaching panels that will be removable?

Thanks, fellas. I never would have thought of that. I'll check it out.

I'm designing and building a cheesy space ship for a cheesier movie I'm producing. Scale 1/6 Sixe 3 feet long by 1'-4" diameter. Picture a cylinder with a nose cone, fins. About half way back on the fuselage, there is a hatch for in/out. It will be curved with the ship, and it needs to open and...