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Post by ira on Jun 7, 2014 8:20:02 GMT -5
Lights!I found these Rhinestones at a Craft Store. I glued them in place with Formula 560 Glue. They make Great Lights.  More Coming... 
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Post by ira on Jun 8, 2014 12:47:22 GMT -5
Low Walkin'This is the Front Up-Side Down View of the AT-AT Chassis with Special Turbo-Low Walking Power Units!  Here is the Rear View. I used 25th Scale Low Rider Wheels in the Ends of the Power Units.  Then I applied a Black Wash over the Chassis and the Legs.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jun 8, 2014 14:31:19 GMT -5
Up On Three Feet!I got the Legs and Feet positioned right and glued them in place. The Left Front Leg is raised, it's hard to see in the photo. I plan to build a base with the Left Front stepping over something.  Rear View.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jun 9, 2014 9:34:53 GMT -5
Body Fits!Here are a couple of photos of a quick Mock-Up, with the Body on the Legs Chassis.  Comments or Suggestions Welcome!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jun 9, 2014 21:46:16 GMT -5
Half Shafts!Found these Half Shafts in a 12th scale Ferrari Kit...  I cut the small end off of each side and glued them on the backs of the Tanks.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jun 10, 2014 11:32:02 GMT -5
Inside Details!Found these Panels in the Snow Speeder Kit. Looks like they might fit...  Yep, they fit! I glued them in the Inside Rear Corners of the Body.  More Coming...
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Post by Jim Richards on Jun 10, 2014 13:55:01 GMT -5
Well Ira,
Here we go again. You are building something that is over my (non Sci-Fi) head. But there is always something to be gained following your builds. I've said it numerous times in the past, but Thank-You for your detailed documentation of your builds. That is a job in it's self. From your builds, I've been inspired to buy some of the Detailer washes, hadn't used them much yet. I Got the Green and the Black. The LHS had the Green because someone ordered it and didn't pick it up, and I got it at 1/2 price, the Black I had to order.
I Love how you use those Low Rider wheels as thrusters or exhaust or whatever they are. I am trying to think of something to build to use them on. Perhaps my "Cherry Bomber", I was going a different route for the engines on that, but might have to change them up. I'm just waiting for my LHS to get more in stock.
I Haven't been posting anything, not because of lack of interest to participate but (as I told Chuck) I am still having camera woes. Perhaps you can do a thread on what cameras you use and some advice.(you may already have) Because your photos always look good.
Until I get that straightened out I guess I will have to remain one of those "Lurkers" haha
Sorry didn't mean to Hijack your thread
Keep up the good work
Lurking and Learning
Jim
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Post by Count Dragula on Jun 11, 2014 8:11:13 GMT -5
Great progress,Ira!!! Very interesting build for sure!!!!
Looks like you are almost to the 1000 posts club here!!! I wonder if there is some kinda prize for that???  Lol
Todd 
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Post by ira on Jun 11, 2014 9:07:51 GMT -5
Red Shocks with Gold Springs! When I first started RC Racing the Really Hot Parts for my Yokomo Dogfighter were Kyosho Red Shocks with Gold Springs. I got some and they were Great! Anyway, I shortened the Shocks that fit between the Legs and the Feet, and painted them Red. Then I added Gold Springs from Ball Point Pens to the Shocks.  Close Up.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jun 12, 2014 9:05:36 GMT -5
Speeder Drivers!I started painting the Drivers for the AT Speeder. First I applied a coat of White Lacquer Primer. Then I began hand painting with Vallejo Acrylic paints.  I used a Red Sharpie for the lines on the Helmets.  The Drivers Seats! I sprayed the Interior Parts with Dupli-Color White Primer. Then I painted the Seats with Vallejo Intense Blue and the Floor with Flat Black. Next I applied a thin Black Wash over the White Parts.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jun 12, 2014 9:19:46 GMT -5
I am liking this blue / silver combo. Patiently waiting for more....................... Cheers Eh! |
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Post by ira on Jun 12, 2014 16:59:54 GMT -5
Arms!I fit the Drivers in the Cockpit so that I could position their Arms.  When I got an Arm in position I would put on some Zap-A-Gap to hold it.  I applied some Formula 560 White Glue in the Arm Joints. After it dried I touch up the colors again.  Then I applied a light Black Wash on the Drivers. After the Wash dried I sprayed them with Testors Dullcoat.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jun 13, 2014 9:18:52 GMT -5
Dash Details!I used Toothpicks and Acrylic Paint to highlight the small details on the Dashboards.  I picked up these Dashboard Details on Ebay. The originals were printed on plastic film. I found this plastic film a little hard to work with so I made photo quality copies in different sizes. Now I have different sizes on photo paper that can apply anyway I want to.  Here is the Front Dash with the New Details. I used two-sided tape to hold the Details in place.  Here is the Rear Dash!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jun 13, 2014 9:34:45 GMT -5
Well Ira, Here we go again. You are building something that is over my (non Sci-Fi) head. But there is always something to be gained following your builds. I've said it numerous times in the past, but Thank-You for your detailed documentation of your builds. That is a job in it's self. From your builds, I've been inspired to buy some of the Detailer washes, hadn't used them much yet. I Got the Green and the Black. The LHS had the Green because someone ordered it and didn't pick it up, and I got it at 1/2 price, the Black I had to order. I Love how you use those Low Rider wheels as thrusters or exhaust or whatever they are. I am trying to think of something to build to use them on. Perhaps my "Cherry Bomber", I was going a different route for the engines on that, but might have to change them up. I'm just waiting for my LHS to get more in stock. I Haven't been posting anything, not because of lack of interest to participate but (as I told Chuck) I am still having camera woes. Perhaps you can do a thread on what cameras you use and some advice.(you may already have) Because your photos always look good. Until I get that straightened out I guess I will have to remain one of those "Lurkers" haha Sorry didn't mean to Hijack your thread Keep up the good work Lurking and Learning Jim Looking forward to seeing your Cherry Bomber! I use a Nikon Coolpix S203 Camera. It is a small Camera we bought for about $90 a few years ago. I think the Secret to taking Great Photos to take a Lot of Photos. Then you can sort through them in Photoshop , and pick the Best Photo from the Group. I often take six or more photos of the subject and then just pick the Best One... |
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Post by ira on Jun 14, 2014 8:47:16 GMT -5
Ready To Go!Here are the Pilots in the finished Cockpit.  Front Pilot. Looks like he is pounding on the Dashboard...  Rear Pilot.  More Coming...
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