Andy Moore Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 C1-10P 'Chopper' Astromech Star Wars Rebels JPG Productions 1/12 It's been a while since my last droid build (BC-44 back in June), so I thought it was high time I added a new one to the collection. This is Chopper from Star Wars Rebels, a resin casting from JPG, who released the Gonk and Mouse Nigel last year. If I'm honest the sculpt was a bit rough around the edges, and could have used a few extra hours on cleaning up and fettling the master before the cast was taken. In the end, I had to remove and rebuild some areas, mainly the details inside the open body panels. The manipulator arms on the head were also rebuilt, as that proved easier than cleaning up the kit parts. Despite all that though, the underlying sculpt is pretty good. It just needs a bit of TLC. Proportionally he's a bit out to the original, but you can't really tell when he's built up. Over all, not as good as the Gonk and Nigel, but not bad all the same. Andy 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Another Stunning droid and your collection is looking fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Collection looks great! (as does Chopper in her own right). I've always wondered, was the green droid that looks like 2 recycling bins riveted together a nod to something very similar in Silent Running? I may be mis-remembering... Kirk 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Great work Andy. That last picture looks like a an advert for the droid version of 'The Addams Family'!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Very nice! Lovely grimy paint job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Good ol' Chopper - he's got some attitude. What a great build and that group shot....wow. Dermot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Excellent collection of droids 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Terrific work as always. Rebels, they have FTL but don't do jetwashes? And a great family shot at the end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 An excellent rescue on a naff moulding then! Fantastic grimy finish and a worthy member of your superb droid collection, except get rid of that pile of Disney junk BB8. Long live Star Wars, TESB and ROTJ! Rearguards, Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Chopper is neat and all, but the group shot is amazing. What a great collection! Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Great "Family" Portrait Andy! Would really like to pick up Chopper for myself, but sadly when I inquired I was told he was unavailable! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 Thanks guys. I'm hoping we get some new droid news from Bandai before long, so I can add to the gang. 5 hours ago, Screech said: Would really like to pick up Chopper for myself, but sadly when I inquired I was told he was unavailable! I'm not sure how often Jimi casts a batch, but I'd imagine there will be some more available eventually. I believe Warren's got some in stock at Tirydium Models. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 On 11/12/2017 at 04:02, Screech said: Great "Family" Portrait Andy! Would really like to pick up Chopper for myself, but sadly when I inquired I was told he was unavailable! Michael, I have just had a small delivery from Jimi at JPG so have 6 in stock at the moment, use the link below to go to the store. Talking with Jimi it will be April 18 before I get any more as he is busy trying to get the 1:350 Medical Frigates out and a 1:12 Imperial Probe Droid. Cheers, Warren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Madmonk said: Michael, I have just had a small delivery from Jimi at JPG so have 6 in stock at the moment, use the link below to go to the store. Talking with Jimi it will be April 18 before I get any more as he is busy trying to get the 1:350 Medical Frigates out and a 1:12 Imperial Probe Droid. Cheers, Warren Hi Warren, Message Sent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Smeg Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Ooh 1:12 scale probe droid - definitely on my wish list! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 he looks brilliant Andy - another fine looking droid to add to your amazing collection but your Gonk is still may all time favourite (sorry) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 On 12/12/2017 at 22:48, The Chief Smeg said: Ooh 1:12 scale probe droid - definitely on my wish list! I don't think you'll be alone in that 1 hour ago, Gimme Shelter said: he looks brilliant Andy - another fine looking droid to add to your amazing collection but your Gonk is still may all time favourite (sorry) Thanks John, I think the Gonk's probably my fave too Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I don't 'do' SF and space, but that is brilliant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango 1 Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Great work Andy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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