Bandsaw Steve Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Really starting to look the part! š Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 just managed to get this picture to work - this photo shows where the kit resin deformitiesĀ turned bitch on me - you can see how the roof didn't line up and how warped the side panels were - I was too scared to try using a heat gun as the resin is so thick, I thought the whole thing might melt it I accidently overheated the surface are too much in any one area. Ā hence, the wooden top frame I created which sorted the matter out Ā Ā 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Hmm - how about placing the resin parts in the oven at around 80Ā°? It should warm them up uniformly. Ā Very nice build RenĆ© Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 This is monumental dedication to a project! Enjoying following it immensely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 That looks mahoosive!!! Ā What are the dimensions? Ā Love seeing this, It brings a smile ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 On ā23ā/ā11ā/ā2017 at 12:43 PM, Paul J said: That looks mahoosive!!! Ā What are the dimensions? Ā Love seeing this, It brings a smile ... It's big Paul....BIG ! 1/96 scale at about 1ft high and around 2.5ft long...... BIG ! Ā just like the professor (benny Hill) from the original Italian Job... I Like 'em BIG !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 OOTEENI ! Ā A bit more work completed now the kit is taking on shape. Ā where I left off after completing attaching the front section and having got the Sandcrawler straight and overcome all the bends Ā Ā I've decided to scratch build the below control deck window frame pieces as the supplied parts are quite damaged and not a uniform thickness Ā Ā I have done a bit of scratch work to the faces of the 4 external tread cover plates - its all add-lib stuff but it will make this area a bit more interesting rather than leave them with such low relief - the piece in the top right is what the basic kit part looks like before all the pipework was added Ā Ā According to the pictures of ILM's studio crawler, there should be 12 of these shaped parts on the rook of the crawler. Randy supplies 4 with his kit however mine arrived with only 3 and one of them was broken, so I set about making up my own Ā Ā test fit of one of the treads on one of the bogies - the track facia plates attach where the sanded faces are - the treads themselves still need individual clean up in-between each link of the treads using a bandsaw. Ā Ā forward roof motor section now attached Ā Ā Ā white and brass / copper parts are all the added ad-lib bits - back end plates now added along with some L and T shaped plasti-strips to tidy up the 7mm resin plates long edge ends Ā Ā Ā the scooter battery in place on a purpose built 3mm plywood shelf Ā Ā Ā thanks for crawling along Ā John 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelbarnes Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Wow!.. This is one serious build. Amazing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Amazing stuff John! The scratch pipework is really effective, adding to that 'steampunk' look of the thing. I made a comment earlier at the beginning of this thread, having no idea how big thisĀ crawler was going to be. I can see now that 'paper tubes soaked in CA' would be useless as internal supports! Ā One question.... how are you actually going to 'manhandle' this thing when it's all assembled? A crane andĀ lifting lugs? Forklift truck? Ā Rearguards, Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 That's where his friends come to the fore, if you have followed his build on the Imperial Star Destroyer and also saw it on display at Telford it took two of us to transport it from the car to the Club Display. The specially designed and also made box by Gimme Shelter was so large it took up most of the boot, with the rear seats down , of the MG ZR that we used to transport it. Leaving very little room for John and our suitcases. Also the journey took longer than planned as there was no way that iĀ the driver of said vehicle was prepared to risk excessive braking, so that any risk of damaging the model was kept to a minimum. Never been so glad to get to the end of a journey in my life, the relief was immense when the box was opened to check for damage and there was none. Ā Ā 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 On ā09ā/ā12ā/ā2017 at 6:13 PM, Beefy said: That's where his friends come to the fore, if you have followed his build on the Imperial Star Destroyer and also saw it on display at Telford it took two of us to transport it from the car to the Club Display. The specially designed and also made box by Gimme Shelter was so large it took up most of the boot, with the rear seats down , of the MG ZR that we used to transport it. Leaving very little room for John and our suitcases. Also the journey took longer than planned as there was no way that iĀ the driver of said vehicle was prepared to risk excessive braking, so that any risk of damaging the model was kept to a minimum. Never been so glad to get to the end of a journey in my life, the relief was immense when the box was opened to check for damage and there was none. Ā Ā cant ever stop being grateful for your help here Paul - next year we shall either have to rent a van or buy a 2nd hand Hearse !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 On ā09ā/ā12ā/ā2017 at 7:17 AM, Badder said: Amazing stuff John! The scratch pipework is really effective, adding to that 'steampunk' look of the thing. I made a comment earlier at the beginning of this thread, having no idea how big thisĀ crawler was going to be. I can see now that 'paper tubes soaked in CA' would be useless as internal supports! Ā One question.... how are you actually going to 'manhandle' this thing when it's all assembled? A crane andĀ lifting lugs? Forklift truck? Ā Rearguards, Badder Hi Badder thanks for the words here - Beefy summarised it all - large purpose built crate for the ISD and I shall probably make the same for the crawlerĀ - it will have a diorama base and backdrop relief board which I hope to crate up as one single display with the crawler included - it will be big but I'm hoping it will all fit into my Fiat 500 with the seats down Ā If not - its back to Beefy and his MG, a rented van or other Ā cheers - john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Hi Gimme Shelter, Love the idea of a second hand hearse. Nicely pimped up, resprayed red with our club logo on the sides and bonnet . A warning sign of If you can read this sign you are too close. BACK OFF! Models on board.Ā Or a second hand ambulance, that comes with a lift on the back, even easier to load and off load.Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Spectacular work going into this, all the added pipe work looks fantastic.Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 On ā11ā/ā12ā/ā2017 at 1:37 PM, rockpopandchips said: Spectacular work going into this, all the added pipe work looks fantastic.Ā cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 Bogies (not tracks) are all on now and I have rebuilt the control tower window pillars using Evergreen 143, 146 and 147 strips. Tedious slow fun. Ā Bogies with upright supporting nails in them to act as locating pins and to add some extra strength to the assembly process, through and up into the floor of the crawler.Ā Ā DSCF7483 by John Leah, on Flickr lower bulbs all masked out - rear 2 bogies now attached DSCF7482 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7484 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7456 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7458 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7459 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7460 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7462 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7463 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7465 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7466 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7467 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7470 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7471 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7472 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7485 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7486 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7487 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7488 by John Leah, on Flickr DSCF7489 by John Leah, on Flickr Ā I am hoping that if the weather holds up and we have a dry weekend, that I can start work on the base brown shades using rattle-cans and then focus spare time over the Christmas break back inside my workshop undertaking the more detailed weathering work in the warmth of my cave. Ā thanks for crawling along - John 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Oh that is very very nice now, all the details your adding are really making this come alive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Really nice... Really really nice!Ā Fingers crossed for the dry weekend as I can't wait to see all your hard work and skill on the detailing come alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 And now it's coming alive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beatea Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Blimey, this isĀ amazing.Ā I would be terrified to go anywhere near a model like this. Really enjoying the build so far and will absolutely be keeping up with your progress. I also love all the weird stuff around your workbench, 'oh this, yeah it's just myĀ basket of sharks and shark accessories'. Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMart Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Just amazing. Ā i'd die for one of these and a Star Destroyer butĀ I just cant risk how bad a kt I'd recieve. Im waiting on the first retooled SD to see if i'll bite but I suspect it will still be warped and a bugger to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 14 minutes ago, iMart said: Just amazing. Ā i'd die for one of these and a Star Destroyer butĀ I just cant risk how bad a kt I'd recieve. Im waiting on the first retooled SD to see if i'll bite but I suspect it will still be warped and a bugger to build. hi iMart Ā Randys new Star Destroyer can be ordered - I paid for my back order last week - I was around 3rd on his list and had to cough up around Ā£700 for his new kit (that included P&P into the UK) - UK Customs have not had their share of me cash yet either so it better be worth it - he's got no excuses for poor warped poured resinĀ this time round... Ā Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMart Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Judged on your findings I might get one. I want the crawler but it's ridiculous at this price point to deal with that amount of lost detail and warping. Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Nothing to say other than WOW Ā And great job redoing the windows that looked damn fiddly! Ā Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Amazingly impressive dear chap. Definitely coming along nicely, glad you've got your mojo back after Telford. Can't wait to see the finished model.Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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