Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Behind every step of the Galactic Empire’s march is the incredible artistry of Industrial Light & Magic’s legendary model makers. In this segment, original ILM Model Maker Paul Huston takes us inside the workshop to share how the iconic All Terrain Scout Transport (AT-ST)—or scout walker—was brought to life.
Discover new details about this miniature vehicle. Paul explains the unique production demands of filming these complex designs, including the creation of his "nickel-headed" AT-ST models, shot across three different takes.
This exclusive interview is just one part of our deep-dive conversation with Paul, representing a single segment out of ten featured models we discussed.
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We have so many more incredible conversations with Paul Huston waiting in the interview archives. In upcoming releases, we will be sharing his firsthand stories and design secrets behind:
The Millennium Falcon
The Star Destroyer
The Death Star Cannon
The Escape Pod
X-Wings, Y-Wings, and more!
Bringing these legendary creators to your screen requires a massive commitment. To film these one-on-one, in-person interviews, it takes extensive international travel, days of meticulous research, and countless hours of editing to deliver broadcast-quality preservation.
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Discover more exclusive, first-hand accounts from the cast and crew of the original trilogy on our channel: youtube.com/@StarWars100Interviews
Behind every step of the Galactic Empire’s march is the incredible artistry of Industrial Light & Magic’s legendary model makers. In this segment, original ILM Model Maker Paul Huston takes us inside the workshop to share how the iconic All Terrain Scout Transport (AT-ST)—or scout walker—was brought to life.
Discover new details about this miniature vehicle. Paul explains the unique production demands of filming these complex designs, including the creation of his "nickel-headed" AT-ST models, shot across three different takes.
This exclusive interview is just one part of our deep-dive conversation with Paul, representing a single segment out of ten featured models we discussed.
Support Our Channel: Help Us Bring You More Original History
We have so many more incredible conversations with Paul Huston waiting in the interview archives. In upcoming releases, we will be sharing his firsthand stories and design secrets behind:
The Millennium Falcon
The Star Destroyer
The Death Star Cannon
The Escape Pod
X-Wings, Y-Wings, and more!
Bringing these legendary creators to your screen requires a massive commitment. To film these one-on-one, in-person interviews, it takes extensive international travel, days of meticulous research, and countless hours of editing to deliver broadcast-quality preservation.
Because of how the YouTube algorithm works, our videos cannot reach wide audiences without your active support. If you appreciate the dedication that goes into rescuing and sharing this filmmaking history, please take a moment to Subscribe and Like this video. Your support is what keeps this channel alive and allows us to keep publishing these definitive stories.
Discover more exclusive, first-hand accounts from the cast and crew of the original trilogy on our channel: youtube.com/@StarWars100Interviews
