U.S.S. Palomino Original Miniature 03332 viewsActually, a half-dozen of Palomino miniatures were created for the film. There were two actual detailed working miniatures, at 1/4" and 1/16" with a basic fiberglass body covered with brass. There were also others made of a steric acid / plaster combination to blow them up.
U.S.S. Palomino Original Miniature 07288 viewsThe miniature on display at the Walt Disney Archives in Burbank, with several parts missing.
Photo courtesy of Sam Howzit.
U.S.S. Palomino Original Miniature 02223 viewsPhoto courtesy of Red Eye.
U.S.S. Palomino Original Miniature 04220 viewsPhoto courtesy of Animek Models.
U.S.S. Palomino Original Miniature 01209 viewsVisual effects supervisor and production designer Peter Ellenshaw touches up the 1/4" scale Palomino miniature.
Photo courtesy of Red Eye.
U.S.S. Palomino Original Miniature 05188 viewsPhoto courtesy of Animek Models.
U.S.S. Palomino Original Miniature 06175 viewsPhoto courtesy of Animek Models.