X-MEN III: The Last Stand

Our miniature effects unit was assembled under the supervision of Patrick McClung (True Lies, Armageddon, Dante's Peak, Galaxy Quest, Tuxedo) in order to construct and shoot this 1/12th scale Golden Gate Bridge. Richard Stutsman and his crew worked alongside to create several physical and mechanical effects. With miniatures becoming extinct due to digital breakthroughs, this shoot became a kind of reunion for the old-school boys and girls who hadn't worked together for a while. Some modelmakers on this project date back to the original Star Wars crew. There are literally centuries of experience among this unit, as revealed by the results.

On location overlooking the Santa Carita Valley.	D.P. Tony Cutrono setting up a shot under the tower.	This span is about 50'- representing about 600' of real bridge	Looking down the road.
About 1/6 of the miniature effects shop.	Modelmaker Dave Beasley assembling parts.	The span over the fort.	This portion connects to land and is forced perspective.
Modelmaker John Eaves works on a 1/4 scale car.	Richard Stutsman's FX crew rigged this tower....	....to stand there looking big....	....and then to collapse and tip over on cue.