The Scratch-Built Models Kits of Randy Cooper!

We meet Randy Cooper, longtime modelmaking veteren for the film industry and scratch-building master. At this year's Wonderfest modelmaking show, Randy shares with us four of his newest builds and chats about his process making both original and replica designs that he then turns into limited run model kits!
Randy Cooper's model kits: randycoopermod...
Wonderfest scale model show: www.wonderfest...
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Randy Cooper's model kits: randycoopermodelsdesign.squarespace.com/new-page Wonderfest scale model show: www.wonderfest.com/

[@nobirdsnomasters]

Thanks for including the links!

[@1204trip]

I've know Randy since I was born he and my father have been friends for decades and I must admit between the two of them it helped me develop my love of environmental storytelling through weathering and design and I'm glad to see hum featured in one of my favorite content platforms

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

Randy's work is amazing and he seems like a really nice guy.

[@williamdickman7917]

Would like a longer interview and tour of Randy's shop and more of his fabulous models.

[@DicePunk]

Randy is a legend in the hobby. Such an inspiration.

[@entemisk]

Truly exceptional work by Randy with every detail paying off - What an inspiration for keeping the artform alive!! And such a fun concept you guys have come up with for the De-merit badges, would love to get my hands on a full set when hopefully I get my workshop going someday soon! I'll say 'The Prevailing by Failing Bundle' could be a good name for the set as it really gets to the core of why certain challenges and failures should be seen as advancements in the journey to becoming a maker! :D

[@elisasich]

Love seeing Randy featured! His models are amazing. Super talented dude.

[@Marvel-Rogue]

Man oh man who wouldn't stay there just looking around with such awe in your face 🤗🌟🌟

[@georgerobinson9275]

I have seen models similar to this detail once in the Smithonian but the closer you look at Cooper's models they begin to tell a story to you in your head. They look even more brilliant to closer you look! Great video again!

[@adamscenna]

The Spinner model❤ I bet Syd Mead would have loved it. Fantastic

[@jonathansinton-jo4zi]

Thanks for featuring the legendary Randy Cooper! As for the badge bundle: Epic Fail Bundle.

[@Andrew-el8xi]

Norm is so good you can feel his passion!

[@zacharyhouk4431]

I got to meet Randy and tour his house. Fantastic collection and it was an absolute pleasure meeting him. I felt like a kid in a candy store.

[@Brucifer72]

I worked at Legacy FX. Randy came in for a little while on Iron Man 2. He totally legitimaized the look of the interiors of the iron. man suit peices for the close up beauty pieces. Fine clean work. His sense of conduit looking pipes and conections really tide them together.

[@damonzap8659]

Randy is the man! One of the best.

[@TomMartinek]

I've been a big fan of Randy's work ever since I saw the article about him in FineScale Modeler back in the 80's. Got to finally meet him when he came in for an interview while I was working at the Apogee model shop. Very nice guy!

[@smsno1]

An actual master of the craft

[@swampcabbage3239]

Yes! I thought you were into gunplay, models, figurines and such thanks Adam for bringing light to this great hobby! Awesome interview very interesting

[@rickfazzini22]

Great job Norm! Love your added content on Tested, the awkwardness adds to the fun of this video😊 That Bison model 🤩

[@0MrENigma0]

Finally some mention of Randy Cooper... never understood why no mention by Adam about him. Well, still no mention by him specifically, but at least the site finally recognizes him.

[@WarrenFahyAuthor]

Yeah, his stuff is not just museum quality, it's art museum quality!

[@chrisgriffith1573]

Randy is one of my favorite modelers EVER. Such a delightful man. Love his work!

[@Angelo_Nicolson]

Absolutely stunning and inspirational.

[@JolynBowler]

Terrific.Thank you as ever for Sharing wonderful, amazing makers. LOVE IT 🌻

[@robertdouble559]

Top level work. Awesome models Randy!

[@krillen64]

I love when you make videos like this. I love to see the work from all the master model makers you show in a video like this. I get joy is seeing what people are able to make and how stunning they look as well.

[@karoliandrygoods6457]

Man, I am so happy to see more convention coverage - and especially models!

[@ThatVideoGuyTom]

Norm is the best. I love watching you front of the camera.

[@davidjames1389]

Randy does amazing work. I just received his Ahsoka kit and the quality is outstanding. Can't wait to get started on it.

[@11Bbq]

That custom tank was cool AF. I love the movie stuff but original designs always impress me more.

[@SteveMichaels]

What an honor to interview Randy ! Beautiful model enjoyed all the details !Ty for sharing

[@mode1charlie170]

He should have brought his jawa sand crawler. Its a beautiful piece!

[@glyph2011]

Absolutely amazing models. I’ve had a look at his site and was blown away. Beautiful kits. 👍 It’s extremely clear your looking at a movie model professional builder. Awesome. 👍

[@AmpHibious]

This is a great interview!

[@fbanget]

Darn, that spinner is great.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

Randy is a legend. I'm not even that involved in the scale modeling scene and even I'd heard of him way back in the 80's. Not only is he an amazing artist by all accounts he's an incredibly kind and decent person.

[@jeffreyestahl]

The Ghost originally appeared in Star Wars: Rebels. It was a 3D animiated program, but thre were some serious details on the models there.

[@TimAhlen]

This is amazing!!

[@AfricanMilkTree]

More Norm!

[@mvm3897]

Love Randy's he's old school.

[@usernamedkjahstill5003]

That bison tank is the best one!

[@tensecondtwoii4182]

LOVE RANDY !!!!!

[@stevenblakeakahashburns]

Demerit bundle badge batch obviously

[@MEGABITE2210]

The bundle should be called the Good Demaritan bundle

[@joedatuknow]

Great info an good video thanks take care 🙏 cause i 🙏

[@josray2557]

love this kind of thing.

[@lasarith2]

2:45 hang on didn’t Adam so a video a little while ago with the ship spinning.

[@nathkrupa3463]

Great video norm sir 👏 😊❤

[@terrysibs3081]

I would love anything Bladerunner based, please!

[@cesars7860]

Absolutely! It's such an incredible movie, in my opinion. One thing I noticed, though, is that the flying police car said NYPD on it. I believe the movie took place in Los Angeles. Mayby just a little artist preference? I don't know, I guess I'm just asking.

[@terrysibs3081]

Could be from the second movie?

[@andressamaniego]

The Man, The Legend

[@sombojoe]

Who is about to for to his website, sat down before looking at the pricing, and then thought my mistake they are rather reasonable!

[@mm9773]

That was interesting.

[@Blowinshiddup]

I have BINS of spare bits from over 40 years of building. Sadly, and frustratingly, I've never been able to build up the gumption to actually scratchbuild a sci-fi creation- YET. It will happen, but I look at a part and wonder if I'll need it elsewhere...

[@gundamrx792]

yo that tank

[@chuckularone]

Probably not original, but I have an idea for the full set of demerit badges: The All You Can *BLEEEP* set.

[@usernamedkjahstill5003]

I've realized the difference between American / Western spaceships and models and kit bashing and scratch builds versus Asian and Japanese specifically: Western has a lot more greebles while Asian has a lot more vents

[@bunkerrocketworks3190]

OMG I cant focus on the video, Norm has a habit of talking with his arm gestures so close to these beautiful models. 🤣 It’s just a matter of time..

[@craigholman9804]

Randy!❤ fire you're painter! 😂

[@BravoColl]

cool

[@Aeidotronics]

Mmm, Spinnery.

[@fbanget]

It's me or modelist are often rather older guys? (I'm 53 myself). I hope it's not a craft that is being lost.

[@heidihobear]

No it’s true 90% of old guys are modelers

[@roseknightmare]

Don't worry, thanks to the war game hobby, particularly warhammer 40k, the model ist hobby won't die easily. Many wargamers transition across over time.

[@WohlfePac]

im in my late 20s and have been doing model making, miniature painting, etc for a few years now

[@Jari1973]

🤌

[@arsengames9115]

:)

[@Londonjefsomething]

Why doesn't Norm have his own channel yet? He's cool and all, but it's a little disappointing to see a notification after notification for a new Adam Savage Tested video... And it's Norm, not Adam featured in it.

[@Real_Name_Redacted]

A couple of reasons I suppose. Like for the fact that Adam has always had a b team on his projects / shows. (MythBusters wasn't just Adam and Jamie). Or that Adam likes to bring a wide variety of content to makers around the world, and he defers to his staff (norm) on topics that he may be more current on. (Honestly an honorable trait) But the main one is probably logistics. It's a company. Adam has a life. He can't upload videos every day, and in order to pay staff a run a business, you need other people to pitch in. (Make videos). Especially if you want to stay in the "suggested" portion of an algorithm that favors constant uploads. I do agree that i personally prefer Adams videos. (Im not too into model kit stuff). But I get it from a business stand point. These videos are free so I can't complain. Haha

[@vaildog1]

Norm is great, these kinds of videos have always been part of the channel.

[@Londonjefsomething]

@@Real_Name_Redacted a well explained, fair response. I appreciate that effort in a world of increasingly smarmy dismissals and attitude. (But I still think Norm deserves his own channel or sub-heading. He's got his own style of excitement and vigor that could and maybe should stand on it's own.

[@chelldwar]

A decade ago while Mythbusters was still running Adam was the rare sight on the channel and Will and Norm produced the majority of the content.

[@OntarioBearHunter]

Reminds me when I'd show up to service customers machines and they'd ask where Bill the owner was because he knew how to fix them, I politely told them if Bill trusted me and they trusted Bill, they should trust me. Quality content is quality no matter who the talking head is.