DUEL (1971): making Duel trucks Peterbilt 281 and miniature action movie set. Full video, tutorial.

0:00 Build the Peterbilt 281 model
3:44 Build the tanker trailer model
5:26 Build the Plymouth Valliant model
6:46 Build the Mesa Canyon set
9:16 Shooting day
9:59 Before / After color grading
10:13 Music composing
10:28 Fun facts !
Making Duel truck (1971) Peterbilt 281 and a realistic movie set including miniatures of the Plymouth Valiant car and the California Mesa Canyon diorama.
Handmade full tutorial.
We built both car and truck in 1:18 and in 1:24 scale models.
We used 3D Printing for the truck cabs and the tanker trailers
3D print by protofusion.ras.ovh
Full tutorial to film the truck crash ending scene just like in Steven Spielberg's first movie in 1971.
We shot the truck and car crash stunt in slow motion with 5 cameras:
- 3x Sony A7S III at 240 fps HD
- 1x Freefly Wave at 300 fps 4K
- 1x Gopro 9 Black at 200 fps HD
Slowed down and upscaled during the editing.
Duel movie in 4K !
Items I used to build it:
1/18 Peterbilt chassis: amzn.to/3FDR4uA
Tamiya Gold paint spray: amzn.to/3MKaaTR
Copper paint spray: amzn.to/3SiLMfk
Color Primer spray: amzn.to/3sbGhV8
Matte varnish spray: amzn.to/3SoauuT
Acrylic Paint Set: amzn.to/3Mk3hrO
Modeler tools kit: amzn.to/3tZ8L4Y
Weathering set: amzn.to/472YpQ8
Main truck and trailer colour: amzn.to/3QgoJPK

[@billmartin3198]

The skills & patience here are staggering. Very well done to say the least.

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thank you very much 🙏 Yes it took me few months to do it

[@ironbird72]

seriously???

[@ThomasSmith-fz6wq]

The most incredible stunt in movie history brought to life! My first nightmare caused by a movie scene! Totally awesome guys!

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thanks ! Imagine how terrifying that must have been when the stuntman Carey Loftin jumped out the truck just before it fell !

[@ThomasSmith-fz6wq]

Yes! Remember when they used that truck in The Incredible Hulk?

[@MiniaturesFX]

Yes, very strange 😂

[@gianlucamai]

Amazing work.❤👍🇮🇹

[@JakeTheYoutuber]

😑😑😑😑😑🫥😐

[@FRStylesk8rN]

Every single element is well depicted in your diroma

[@308kolpino]

С каньоном очень заморочились, такие объëмы, деталировка.
Молодцы!

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thanks and glad you liked it 🙏

[@ncstonecrew]

Oh thank goodness they saved the Pete!
Fantastic movie props!!!

[@nbvehgareew688]

Это великолепная работа настоящего мастера! Сил Вам и здоровья и успехов

[@MiniaturesFX]

🙏

[@julianr.7186]

What a wonderful work!!! Congratulations!! Incredible attention to detail.

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thank you very much!

[@jcdavid6140]

Incrível recordação!
Parabéns pela performance!
🚗🚚🎬🎥👏

[@MiniaturesFX]

🙏

[@richardramseyii8287]

This is just amazing! Talk about dedication and attention to detail! I've loved this movie for years and years! Well done!

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thanks Richard ! One of my favorite movies too !

[@inreach38]

One of my favorite movie all time
Incredible works , Modeling skills and filming wow
Thank you for sharing

[@williamcesar5801]

Beautiful works, congratulations to everybody guys.

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thank you very much William :)

[@drekennedy7602]

this is very flawless work 100% i growed up on this movie this is awesome love it!!

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thank you very much!

[@enginugurlu3857]

Böylesi ustaların eli öpülür👏👏

[@captainapollowilliam]

Amazing"~"Super"~"AWESOMENESS Perfectly and Love This Video PERFECTLY!!!!Thanks for posting it.......
P.S. Forever🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟and Thumbs Up to you and all of your works on RUclips FOREVER!!!!!

[@MiniaturesFX]

Glad you enjoyed it Captain :)

[@captainapollowilliam]

Thanks very much!!! Appreciate you Perfectly!

[@luca_nikhuaweiiihipetrozzi828]

Wow. 😊😊

[@user-zx6pr5wh2b]

It looks soooo good!! Respect for that masterpiece!

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@user-zf1dy9hc9u]

good movie

[@WAYNEMODELBUILDER]

Brings back memories, I remember watching this film as a kid with my grandma. Nice work fella 👍

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thanks 👍

[@bakshivirgo87]

Pure class of talent, skills, art & patience...

[@MiniaturesFX]

🙏🙏🙏

[@stephenpowell5912]

Amazing Job ,Love the movie .

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thanks dude !

[@rodgergriffin8741]

Very nice work love that movie

[@MiniaturesFX]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Masterpiece.1]

Now here is the original video for which RUclips was created. Salutations to your talent

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thanks 🙏

[@gorkavega8906]

Que paciencia y que mimo en los detalles, es hipnótico ver el proceso...
Y que recuerdos de esa gran película!!! Era un crío cuando la vi por primera vez y muchos años después pude hacerme con un copia en DVD

[@MiniaturesFX]

🙏

[@elliotgames4112]

I❤ duel truck.

[@kubafalkowski97]

How cool is 3D printer.. you no longer need toys out of the shop, when you can have any car model you see and you want! Please if someone can print Dodge ram 1500 with that 🔥🔥

[@user-lq4mo8dw1p]

Search shapeways

[@MrROUTE66banzaitour]

時間を掛けてリアルに再現した映像からはとてつもないpowerを感じました。本当に素晴らしい。
ありがとうございました。

[@MiniaturesFX]

Several months were necessary, glad you like it 😇

[@kevinhuneycutt9691]

Love Duel. Great recreation. 👍🏻

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thank you so much 😁

[@kennethgibson9527]

It's absolutely stunning how they can do on a small scale from the movie.. Well done to you all.. The detail it's great what you can do !!!

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thank you so much 😀

[@reboot555]

cool ! fantasy ! exalted !

[@balboa8694]

Artista😮

[@zeebangash]

wao..... fantastic, weldon weldon.............

[@MiniaturesFX]

🙏🙏🙏

[@ed.samitov]

classic's never gettin' old and always reborn! I have always been surprised and still am surprised by one thing in the film. How 1971 Plymouth Valiant at its speed of 86 miles per hour could not get away from Peterbilt 281, even if empty, which could not accelerate above 74 miles per hour. BUT I understand, it was done for the sake of entertainment, not truthfulness

[@MiniaturesFX]

The Valiant had an engine problem ;)

[@user-li7ku1rn2d]

فيلم روعة روعة روعة روعة

[@phil6644]

I'd like a model of the Duel truck like that. Brilliant work 👏

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thanks dude 🙏

[@florianschuh3542]

wow wow wow !!!

[@MiniaturesFX]

😉

[@BigBenEtLumiere]

Yes! La revoilà ! 🤩

[@MiniaturesFX]

Il n’y a plus qu’à la refaire maintenant ;)

[@johnnnn5675]

This is art

[@MiniaturesFX]

🙏

[@rayinpau.s.a.6351]

As a Model Railroader , I can relate to your knowledge and experience in this build and video . Very Well Done !

[@MiniaturesFX]

Cool, thanks 🙏

[@Eremon1]

Hard to believe, but one of the original filming trucks from the movie still exists today and it runs and drives. Cool build, cheers!

[@MiniaturesFX]

Yes it’s true ! If the owner watches my channel: I’d like a ride 😜

[@hardit359]

He's Brad Wike@@MiniaturesFX

[@stuckinavase1586]

I used to live 20 minutes from Mr. Wilkes. Kicking myself for not getting around to see his truck show and of course the surviving rig.

[@user-xm9hf1fy2h]

Very perfect 👍

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@tinkavideos2]

Wow man what a beast ❤

[@MiniaturesFX]

🤩

[@Angernut.coperator]

That is so much effort

[@MiniaturesFX]

I hope you appreciate it :)

[@markhannigan7791]

Awesome job!

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thank you! Cheers 😇

[@user-ek9rv3df9n]

Круто! Сколько труда,таланта, терпения. Просто сногсшибательно!!! 🤘😉🤘

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thank you so much, wait for the next video :)

[@jamalb599]

Such a beautiful truck

[@MiniaturesFX]

Sure it is ! The real as the model ;)

[@antorsamadder6147]

Love tihs movie, from Bangladesh

[@MiniaturesFX]

😇

[@shabbirhussain8383]

Amazing

[@PirtpalPunia]

Good 👍

[@Alekcander555]

офигенно, класс !

[@MiniaturesFX]

🙏

[@iamandreja]

EPIC!!!

[@ABDU07able]

It’s was wonderful movie

[@MiniaturesFX]

One of my favourite !

[@michaeldickes9727]

Wrong car make but your work and detail is absolutely phenomenal!! Great work!!

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thank you so much 😀

[@user-kg3gk3ye5q]

Very nice movie. Bravo Boys. 🙏👍😃😃😃😃

[@MiniaturesFX]

Merci dude 😇

[@user-js7zc5bu6j]

Спасибо вам за видео это очень интересно

[@MiniaturesFX]

🙏

[@jorgenpinoy1724]

This is awesome 🤩

[@MiniaturesFX]

🙏🙏

[@deskontrolfm7161]

Fantástico trabajo 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌💪😎

[@MiniaturesFX]

🙏

[@user-tl3eb9ib5x]

Шикарно😳 ювелирная работа

[@MiniaturesFX]

🙏🙏

[@user-dn8fe7eh3i]

Wow great 😊👍

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thanks for the visit :)

[@Nasty-Canasta]

It lives!

[@MiniaturesFX]

Still alive in 2024 ;)

[@mitsos306ify]

Great video!
What an awesome build!
I want to congratulate you especially for your weathering result, very demanding!

[@ScarysReviews]

the fact the truck falls similar to the film, lands quite close to the film. PLUS dedication to detail of everything. as a SUPERFAN of Duel ( my all time fave film) I'd love to see a shot 4 shot remake with miniatures. don't have to do all in between shots, stops, just the main road stuff, bus, train scene. got the ending near exact. well done

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thanks for all 🙏I’m a big fan of this movie too !
I hope you will like my new video 😇

[@jerrybailey5797]

That was incredible , an amazing special effect a great tribute to the original film Duel !

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thank you so much 😀 I really wanted to pay homage to Steven Spielberg !

[@JaxenRossisback]

Practical effects are what defy film classics from your usual all-CGI no story superhero propaganda films.

[@MiniaturesFX]

I miss the days of all-SFX with a little CGI films 😒

[@jackkruser2614]

Nice work man

[@MiamiMillionaire]

This is really great work and Duel is of my favorite films 😁📺👍

[@scottl.1568]

What in the world 😮

[@adammccourt2146]

Absolutely brilliant guys...what a brilliant film it is (Spielberg's 1st) and great effort craft and artistry to bring it to life

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thanks 🙏 a few months of work, not full time of course ;)

[@adammccourt2146]

@@MiniaturesFX truck looks identical..you should of done it in slow-mo as well..but epic non the less

[@MiniaturesFX]

The final result in slow motion is here:
ruclips.net/video/MIhZd-cvC40/видео.htmlsi=g8MF7VFCdc6JuYJW

[@hollywooddre5]

Wow, Steven Spielberg needs to see this. He would be impressed. This movie was his first feature film, I believe.

[@MiniaturesFX]

Yes I’d love that Steven Spielberg give his feedback on my videos :)

[@rcjono]

My favourite movie of all time! What a remake!

[@graziamolinu7095]

WOW!!!! Beautiful Work!!! Thank You So Much For Posting This Video!!!!!

[@MiniaturesFX]

My pleasure!

[@tonyt8805]

👉🏾 "Pure Talent" 👈🏾

[@MiniaturesFX]

🙏🙏 and watch my second video with the remake result :)

[@user-yn6fu4yv7m]

Respect😲👍✨

[@michelecafagnacollection3659]

Chapeau!

[@MiniaturesFX]

😇😇

[@OsnierNavarro]

Me quedo sin palabras

[@nileshberde1492]

Shame, shot very nice

[@alfredoluisbaute1579]

Un buen artista con las maquetas....

[@MiniaturesFX]

Gracias 😊

[@ia6325]

They are very much interested the movie, Fuel.

[@adeelbalochmandi966]

Amazing sir ❤👍 love frOm PAKISTAN 🇵🇰

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thanks 🙏 greetings from France :)

[@TheHornoxx]

...klasse!

[@abby-zs9sk]

Love from India 🇮🇳 ❤❤

[@MiniaturesFX]

💙

[@andreluipde]

Gosto muito do filme. Essa miniatura da cena é surpreendente. Parabéns à todos!!! ❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thanks 🙏🙏

[@switchbladeslaydn6468]

My huge respect and big props to you guys!
As a fan of car movies and classic cars, Duel was always one oy my favourites.
Everything, from the sets, the camera operation and, and, and... this is fantastic!
I mean, the effort to produce a lovely model of the truck, just to run it over a cliff...
I am a fan of your work, Gentlemen!

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thanks for your support 🙏🙏 Rest assured, I repaired the truck, it’s like new again 😇

[@navas.tnavas.t669]

Super💯👍

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thank you 👍 don’t forget to watch the result:
ruclips.net/video/MIhZd-cvC40/видео.html 😇

[@soaresringo4049]

Génial bravo super boulot j’adore !!!!!! J’adore le filme !! Votre travail est superbe excellent 👌

[@MiniaturesFX]

Merci beaucoup 🙏 d’autres vidéos à venir :)

[@JimDog794]

Cool! Duel is a awesome movie. Very intense.

[@user-mk2cy4iw9u]

رائع جدا كل التحيه لحضرتك

[@MiniaturesFX]

🙏🙏🙏

[@luislauredabravo2458]

Se pasaron chicos,realmente precioso trabajo!!! Felicitaciones ha! Y like por supuesto....

[@MiniaturesFX]

Muchas gracias ;)

[@rcplaytime]

flipping brilliant 👏 👌 😀👍👍

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thank you so much 😀

[@buahbunga3264]

kreatif namber1 dunia

[@MiniaturesFX]

🤩

[@4sgabriel]

exelente!!!

[@user-vb4rl5ex9u]

Ta duro mío
🥰😇

[@examiningdata7952]

Amazing that you did this
Time
Energy
Money

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thanks ! And a little passion ;)

[@andreasellert5487]

Extrem

[@sicks6six]

as an X 8 year old I can relate to what you're doing here, I shot the Bizmark with an air rifle in my back garden in a bakers tray full of water, it looked great when the slugs splashed in the water, but not so good when the ship broke in half,

[@lanani65]

Thanks for the great job! greetings from Algeria.

[@MiniaturesFX]

Thank you too!

[@lanani65]

@@MiniaturesFX You're simply the best!

[@Moskvichman_XXIII]

Оригинально! 👍Жаль легковой автомобиль не Plymouth Valiant.

[@MiniaturesFX]

Yes you’re right !

[@DorogiMira-du3rw]

Прекрасная работа

[@MiniaturesFX]

🙏🙏

[@tonyflacca8173]

bellissimo vedere come si costruiscono i film ---👍👍

[@MiniaturesFX]

Spielberg did this scene with real car and truck but yes Hollywood often uses miniatures for action movies !

[@tonyflacca8173]

@@MiniaturesFX GRAZIE della risposta 👍

[@ianisaacs2340]

I love how the trailer landed in the same position as the movie

[@MiniaturesFX]

Me too !! It was a total coincidence ! We didn’t fake any falls or final positions… everything is real :)

[@andykopgod]

Amazing, iconic Truck, well done 🤘

[@MiniaturesFX]

Sure is!

[@Aleks_Val]

Супер!!!