U.S.S. Palomino Original Miniature 03356 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 07313 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 02248 viewsPhoto courtesy of Red Eye.
U.S.S. Palomino Original Miniature 04245 viewsPhoto courtesy of Animek Models.
U.S.S. Palomino Original Miniature 01231 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 05207 viewsPhoto courtesy of Animek Models.
U.S.S. Palomino Original Miniature 06199 viewsPhoto courtesy of Animek Models.