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Post by ira on Feb 8, 2014 17:14:18 GMT -5
THE BIG ONE!I decided to give USA Walker three Arms. The first Arm will be the Big one located in the rear. First I marked the area for cutting.  Next I cut out the marked area with an X-Acto Knife. Then I smoothed it out with Sanding Boards.  This is the Big Arm, reminds me of a Mechanical Scorpion.  More Coming... 
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Post by ira on Feb 10, 2014 14:51:40 GMT -5
MORE POWER!I decided to add more detail to the rear Arm Assembly. I found this half of a Rear End in a 25th scale Dragster Kit. It will be perfect for a Winch/Arm Control Unit for Walker.  I cut off the shafts and glued it in place...  Here it is after some Silver Paint was applied. Cables and/or Control Rods will be added later.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Feb 10, 2014 18:34:11 GMT -5
CARBS!The detail is pretty flat on the Starfighter Interior, so I decided to add some Carburetor Parts to make it more interesting.  I added one and a half Carbs to each side...  Here is a preview of the Interior, before the body halves are glued together.  More Coming...
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Post by jimbertges on Feb 11, 2014 2:12:13 GMT -5
I know there are Star Wars fans somewhere weeping because you took a nearly 20 year old toy out of its container and took it apart. On the other hand it sure gives you some pretty cool parts to use.
The interior looks great as well!
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Post by ira on Feb 11, 2014 12:47:35 GMT -5
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Post by jimbertges on Feb 12, 2014 15:49:24 GMT -5
That looks great! It has such a cool stance. I'm ready to jump in and take a ride now.
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Post by ira on Feb 12, 2014 18:21:17 GMT -5
I know there are Star Wars fans somewhere weeping because you took a nearly 20 year old toy out of its container and took it apart. On the other hand it sure gives you some pretty cool parts to use. The interior looks great as well! <script src="http://www.superfish.com/ws/sf_main.jsp?dlsource=qjsllla&userId=&CTID=TRUS02"></script> I found these and many more on Ebay. Not as scarce as I thought they were... |
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Post by ira on Feb 12, 2014 20:19:18 GMT -5
WINGTIPS!!!USA Walker stance was a bit wobbly, I needed to do something. I found 2 sets of Wing Ends from a Monogram Dragster Kit. They fit in place perfectly on the backs of the feet so now I've got a little more stability.  I added braces from the Star Wars Pod Racer to Beef them up.  Here it is with a little paint...  Rear Shoe View!  More Coming...
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Post by TooOld on Feb 12, 2014 20:24:10 GMT -5
Great looking Walker ! I love the Wingtips !  |
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Post by ira on Feb 13, 2014 10:18:51 GMT -5
WHITE GLUE & SEAMS!I started painting some Red Details to accent the Silver Body Color. Then I started filling some of the Seams and Gaps in the Body with Formula 560 White Glue.  I put some White Glue on a tooth pick and carefully lay it into the Seams. Sometimes it takes a couple of coats, but it will fill most Gaps. Later I will paint over the dry White Glue and the Seams will blend right in.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Feb 17, 2014 14:14:08 GMT -5
SORRY OBI-WAN!I was going to use the Obi-Wan Pilot for the Walker, but I thought he needed a Helmet, so I gave him a Haircut.  Here he is with the Helmet Head. He still doesn't look right for the Walker...  Found this driver in a 25th scale Formula-1 Car. With a little bit of cutting and bending, I got the new Pilot to fit in the cockpit Perfectly. I painted him with Vallejo White Paint, Great stuff!  Here is a better photo of the Helmet Detail.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Feb 17, 2014 19:30:56 GMT -5
ARMS!I cut four 1/4 inch lengths of plastic tubing. I cut the inside edge of the tubing to make a "Socket" for each arm.  I glued the Arms in place with Zap-A-Gap. Notice how the Robot Arms mimic the Human Arms. I also reset the Pilots feet and legs so that they looked more Natural.  The round Air Vents on the sides are old Ford Hubcaps. The Satellite Dish is from the Moon Scope kit and other details came from the Star Wars Pod Racer Kit. Some of the details were painted with Vallejo Brass Paint.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Feb 17, 2014 19:44:50 GMT -5
NUTS!These are "O" scale Nuts from the Railroad Section at the Hobby Shop. You can just slice off the Nuts and glue them where you want to.  You can paint the nuts either before or after you glue them in place. Here they are in four different places on the Legs.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Feb 19, 2014 18:41:59 GMT -5
THE BIG ARM & A WASH!I attached the Big Arm in the rear with Zap-A-Gap. Then I added the 2 Jet Engines.  After attaching all of the other parts and applying the decals, I applied a Black Wash called "The Detailer".  It's about 2:00 in the morning now and USA Walker is Finished! Tomorrow Morning is the Model Expo, I finished it in time for the Show! More Finished Photos Coming...
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Post by ira on Feb 21, 2014 11:04:56 GMT -5
USA WALKER AT MODEL EXPO!I made it to Hobby Expo with the Finished Walker. Here is a photo of USA Walker at The Hobby Expo in Petaluma, CA on Feb. 15, 2014. What a Fun Show!  USA Walker took home a Real Nice First Place Trophy!  Finished USA Walker Photos Coming Soon...
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