Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Steve Gawley was there from the very beginning of Star Wars. One of the first hires for the original Van Nuys ILM facility in 1975, Steve was a foundational member of the "founding fathers" of the model shop.
This compilation focuses on the incredible range of models Steve had a hand in creating for the first ever Star Wars film. From the iconic X-wing and TIE starfighters to the intricate surface of the Death Star, filmed outdoors from Steve's truck, his precision and logical engineering defined the visual language of a galaxy far, far away.
As we prepare for our production trip to San Francisco and Van Nuys in May 2026, we continue to document and preserve the history of the craftsmen who built the original trilogy.
Steve Gawley was there from the very beginning of Star Wars. One of the first hires for the original Van Nuys ILM facility in 1975, Steve was a foundational member of the "founding fathers" of the model shop.
This compilation focuses on the incredible range of models Steve had a hand in creating for the first ever Star Wars film. From the iconic X-wing and TIE starfighters to the intricate surface of the Death Star, filmed outdoors from Steve's truck, his precision and logical engineering defined the visual language of a galaxy far, far away.
As we prepare for our production trip to San Francisco and Van Nuys in May 2026, we continue to document and preserve the history of the craftsmen who built the original trilogy.
