Top Gun: Maverick - Darkstar
Real prop build by Lockheed Martin (Skunk Works) and based on design by Daniel Simon - i had a chance to model entire aircraft matching it 1:1 to every detail to set prop which was used full CG in flying sequence and some while on the ground. Since original prop did not had engines and scramjets mechanism, i had to design those parts to fit the jet as much as possible.
Some other things in CG version i added is a way for vertical stabilizers to move, back wing flaps and other smaller details and vents. There was a shot initially in the movie where we see those flaps move as a test just before take-off but unfortunately it was not included in final movie so it is hard to notice those.
Darkstar edit of shots showcasing the jet - i did the model of entire aircraft, full model - except interior of cockpit.
Darkstar edit of shots showcasing the jet - i did the model of entire aircraft, full model - except interior of cockpit.
Lookdev shots used for aircrafts tests if everything works - shows Darkstar as well as other two jets that i did, full models inside and out Su-57 and F14-Tomcat.
Few shots where we see full CG jet - modeling of entire Darkstar
Few closeups shots where we see full CG aircraft.
Few closeups shots where we see full CG aircraft.
Closeup shots, full CG, as it reaches the destruction point.
-- NOT CG -- These are two shots, just for reference, that showcase the real Darkstar on set.