Nike Mag - Hand Modelling Exercise

In response to a brief that required a movie prop replica be accurately hand-modelled at 1:1 scale I chose the Nike Mag (or 'Mcfly') from 'Back to the Future II' - originally designed by Nike. 

Initial test models were made using polystyrene and polyurethane modelling foam. For the final model I used a combination of hard modelling materials (polyurethane foam, surface fillers) to achieve form, fabrics (silver spandex, faux leather, elastic), and paint to achieve surface details. Internal circuitry had to be assembled to operate the lights, for which I used LEDs and EL sheet.

This is not my design - just an exercise in hand-modelling.

 
 
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