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Original Miniature
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 U.S.S. Cygnus Model Plan762 viewsThis is the original model plan / blueprint used as reference by the model builders during construction. Note the name "Centaurus", a name given to the craft in an early draft of the script.

Photo courtesy of prOk.
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 U.S.S. Cygnus Original Miniature 06572 viewsVisual effects supervisor and production desinger Peter Ellenshaw (right) and matte effects artist Harrison Ellenshaw (left) touching up the bottom details on the 1/16" scale Cygnus miniature.
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 U.S.S. Cygnus Original Miniature 11704 viewsMatte effects artist Harrison Ellenshaw (son of Peter Ellenshaw) working on the 1/2" scale landing platform miniature.
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 U.S.S. Cygnus Original Miniature 12687 viewsThe 1/2" scale power core segment miniature being prepared for filming. Also note the Palomino 1/4" miniature, ready to blow up.
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 U.S.S. Cygnus Original Miniature 16736 viewsThe 1/16" scale Cygnus miniature being filmed by A.C.E.S. (Automated Camera Effects System).
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 U.S.S. Cygnus Original Miniature 23714 viewsNote that the command tower is missing from the model as it was a very delicate piece and would be taken off the miniature when not seen in the shot.

Photo courtesy of petesmatteshot.blogspot.co.uk.
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