Andy Moore Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 This is Bandai's latest addition to their ever growing Star Wars range, and probably their best one yet. They've done an incredible job both with the moulding, and with the engineering, meaning the kit has some stunning detail, and will slot together perfectly. The only thing they need to do is make it BIGGER. The original studio models famously featured a raft of parts from various classic Tamiya, Revell and Airfix kits, and Bandai have faithfully reproduced all of these, the most obvious one being the German Sd.Kfz 222 Armoured Car that sits on the back of the AT-AT's hull. For this build I've gone with a non-movie dark colour scheme, which was based on some profile artwork I produced for the project. You could see it as a special forces version, or anything at all really. I'm leaving it open to interpretation. The full build is here The original artwork that was used for inspiration And the build itself And some scale comparisons, first with the proverbial paint pot With Bandai's 1/144 Y-Wing... (at this point @Gekko_1 will be thinking up plans for a AT-TC (All Terrain - TIE Carrier)) And, obviously, with a Nigel top hat Thanks for looking Andy 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Smeg Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 This is stunning Andy - absolutly stunning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portaler Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Simply Inspirational !!! Another amazing build and paint job !! Also wish they would do a bigger version ! Bandai if you're listening........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picard Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I totally agree with The Chief Smeg, with an additional very humble Wow and Blimey from over here as well Andy. Yet another wonderful modelling master class sir. Brilliant taking into account the scale, and always nice to see Nigel make his appearance as of course. Fantastic stuff. Cheers Andy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 A truly amazing build of an exquisite kit and its even more impressive when you see how small it actually is once it has been finished. Thanks for sharing it with us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Brilliant work Andy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Splendid Job Andy! Keep this up and Sideshow will hire you as a Custom Builder and Painter! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) Epic! ^-^ Gaz Edited May 23, 2017 by Mike Removing huge photo quote 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gekko_1 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 4 hours ago, AndyRM101 said: With Bandai's 1/144 Y-Wing... (at this point @Gekko_1 will be thinking up plans for a AT-TC (All Terrain - TIE Carrier)) Yep, that did it! Little brain is already ticking over........................................... Simply outstanding build, graphic design, paint job and presentation! You're certainly setting the bar high! Good to see somebody getting the idea out there that its OK to think outside the box with-in the Star Wars universe. So what's next? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Stupendous, but yes, too small. Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0ver Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 The Nige top hat is quite fetching! Extraordinary work mate. Love the use of oil highlights on the panels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Top banana! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I look away for two seconds and it's finished! I can only say what's already been said. Superb work. Epic. Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 Thanks for all the comments everyone 19 hours ago, Gekko_1 said: So what's next? Not sure yet. I'll have to see what Bandai come up with. Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Master class of weathering Andy, simply stunning model and photos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I bow before my modelling overlords and herewith accept all their modelling advice!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Superb, as usual Andy I've never noticed before, but something about the AT-AT reminds me of a daft puppy. Maybe it's the big clumpy feet that're too big for its body? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0ver Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 4 hours ago, Mike said: Superb, as usual Andy I've never noticed before, but something about the AT-AT reminds me of a daft puppy. Maybe it's the big clumpy feet that're too big for its body? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 That might actually be (subconsciously) why 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 8 hours ago, Mike said: Superb, as usual Andy I've never noticed before, but something about the AT-AT reminds me of a daft puppy. Maybe it's the big clumpy feet that're too big for its body? Cheers Mike, The Kenner one always reminded me of a puppy when I was a kid, mainly because of the oversized head Now if Bandai can make it to the same size... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 image hosting above 5 mb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoyen Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Brilliant work! I had no idea how small it was until seeing it next to the paint bottle. You've done an amazing job at making it look huge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Excellent!! Love the cours and thats an awesome paint job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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