Behind the Scenes: All Nippon Airways’ R2-D2 Jet
On April 16, PacMin joined All Nippon Airways (ANA) in unveiling a 1/20 scale Boeing 787-9 exhibit model in a spectacular R2-D2 livery, designed by global design firm, Teague.
The model was a close collaboration with ANA, with whom PacMin has worked with for two decades. R2-D2 will be painted on an ANA 787-9 aircraft which will begin flights later this fall. This model is a celebration of that upcoming flight.
PacMin turned the project around quickly. A total of 10 people were involved, taking three weeks from start to finish.
The livery was developed by the design firm Teague. Early March, PacMin received official R2-D2 color samples and artwork from Teague. Using that information, graphic engineers were able to match the colors and manipulate the artwork to wrap around a 1/20 scale model.
“All the wows and the incredible, amazing comments were a testament to how great the R2-D2 Jet was. Having a model at Star Wars Celebration really sparked the imagination and showed flying is fun again,” said William To, PacMin Director of Operations.
The R2-D2 Jet model was a highly custom product. Although PacMin incorporates the latest technology into its production process, model making continues to be a human-driven process. At each step, specially-trained technicians must mix each color, apply decals, and inspect decal placement and alignment. The result is a model so precise that ANA and Boeing can use the model as a tool to review and finalize the livery before it is painted on the real 787.
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About Pacmin Studios
Pacmin Studios has been serving the aviation and transportation industries with creative physical and digital models and exhibits since 1946.
Known for producing high quality custom aircraft display models, Pacmin Studios has evolved to provide a suite of additional services, including graphic design, CAD, CGI rendering and animation, livery design, and other transportation marketing solutions.
