Habu12 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Bandai's engineering never ceases to amaze me. A delight to build every time. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Smeg Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I love what you have done with the kit supplied stand; raising it up that little bit makes a huge difference. Nice build. Is that the original bed roll on the back - it looks like you have done an 'AndyRM' and remodelled it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Stunning work. Love the display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 9 hours ago, The Chief Smeg said: I love what you have done with the kit supplied stand; raising it up that little bit makes a huge difference. Nice build. Is that the original bed roll on the back - it looks like you have done an 'AndyRM' and remodelled it? Nope, nothing added to the bedroll but paint. I've added risers to all my SW builds. It's easy to do with panels of .020 plastic card, and 1/4" x 1/4" tubing. Then I cut the plaques out of the kit box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Smeg Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) I'd guessed at the box title being used, the risers though make a huge difference - I would never have considered that. I have mental plans for displaying the version I intend to build, but these were mainly around the 'tree stump' and how to modify that, I might now also consider raising it up as you have and (amongst other things) boxing in the back of the existing tree stump support structure. I am desperately trying not to crack any 'thinking outside of the box' puns over the box lid writing and the boxing in you have done. Nice work with the paint on the Bed roll by the way it looks togtally different from the Ines in the Sprue shots I've been looking at. Edited January 1, 2017 by The Chief Smeg Spelling auto correct issues from iOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) Heh, well it came out of necessity. The first kit I did was R2-D2, and I needed somewhere to hide the electronics. After that, I figured, why not? Edited January 1, 2017 by Habu12 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Smeg Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) Wow, very nice! Your boxing idea works especially well with the vehicle models. R2 with lighting looks awesome. I am definitely going to have to copy your display base ideas. Edited January 2, 2017 by The Chief Smeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) Each riser is 1-2" high. The square tubing helps with bringing the corners together and adding some rigidity. And yes, everything is painted, except for the Threepio, since the finish is a coating. But I did add a wash and weathering. Edited January 2, 2017 by Habu12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Wow - all are amazing! I especially likeRed 5 launching the torpedo's into the exhaust port! Cracking job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Yeah, I struggled with how to get the torpedoes to light up. I was testing the engine LEDs when I noticed the torpedoes caught the light pretty well. So I figured an LED inside the exhaust port shining out would donthe trick. And so t did 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Andy Moore Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Great looking Speeder Bike. The weathering and paint chipping look spot on. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Thanks! I used pics from the visual dictionary and online to get a feel for where most wear areas would be. For the trooper, I just extrapolated from that, and what kind of dirt and grime you'd pick up on a mossy forest floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Superb work. I love all of it, but I think your C3PO is the absolute gem, and probably the one that doesn't get all the recognition it deserves. You've got that shade of gold and the subtle variations looking perfect. Rearguards, Baddr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 Thanks! That effect was achieved with judicious application of Testors dullcote. Added in strategic places to weather the gold finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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