Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - Visual Effects Model Maker - AstroSled

Usually we painted the models flat colors to reduce "blue spill" which is the reflection of blue screen light on the model, causing those areas of the model to be unintentionally matted out. For this one model, Hartland wanted reflections. Ken covered it with reflective metallic film. It required extra care in lighting to show the reflections with out blue spill. In the screening room, it looked beautiful as if slid into a turn with a glint of sunlight sliding across the length of the model. In the final edited episode, only for first three seconds were used, the three seconds before the reflection started.