AT AT paper model

[Stephen W]

I thought I would start a post to say I have started to build my next model. All my models are built from scratch and as before the process will start in 3ds Max.
 

In addition, I have tweaked the version of the T-47 Speeder I created minus the landing gear, I am currently making two Speeders to go with the Walker.

 

All models will be 1/55 scale which will make the Speeders 10cm long and the ATAT around 41cm tall!

 

As before I’ll update with some pics as I go

[Soeren]

Sounds really interesting.

[Stephen W]

I have gathered lots of image references for the detail but at present I am building the basic body shape before adding detail.

 

Basic body shape

 

Internal construction to give the body some rigidity due to it's size

 

Not much to look at yet so its not got the wow factor lol!

 

 

Edited December 1, 2020 by Stephen W

[Hunter Rose]

On 12/1/2020 at 6:35 AM, Stephen W said:

Not much to look at yet so its not got the wow factor lol!

 

It certainly does! This is going to be great, i'm going to enjoy watching this come together

[Stephen W]

A small update...

 

Every time I start a new model I always think have I bitten off more than I can chew!

Once I get the basics sorted it seems to just flow! 

As you can see I am working on the underside and legs before adding detail to the main body section. 

[Stephen W]

A little bit more work on the legs, luckily once I have modeled one I can copy it to all four

 

 

 

 

[Stephen W]

A bit more detail on the main engine sections and leg

 

 

 

[Stephen W]

A few more since completing the legs, starting to take shape now

 

 

 

 

 

Another few weeks should see it finished and then on to painting the textures.

 

 

 

[Soeren]

Cool model... will follow along.

[Stephen W]

A few more pics from some work over the last week, I did take a break to build 2 snow speeders to go with this model, i'll share when they are close too. 

 

 

 

 

Hope you like the short update

 

 

[Pete in Lincs]

It's really impressive. Hard to believe that this is essentially Origami Star Wars, It looks as good as hard plastic or printing.

[Stephen W]

Thank you guys, glad you are enjoying the updates

 

Had the whole day today modelling some detail so please see some finished renders of the body section, I will probably leave it a few days now !

 

 

I had to import my previously  Snowspeeders at scale to see what it looked like  really pleased...

 

 

 

[moondrome]

Good job! You might as well add luke hanging from the at at's belly 😁

[Stephen W]

On 22/12/2020 at 11:09, moondrome said:

Good job! You might as well add luke hanging from the at at's belly 😁

Lol that would be good

[Stephen W]

Managed to get another good day in today before I have to down tools to get ready and cook the family Christmas dinner! 
 

Have finished adding the detail to the main body and have modelled the head and neck, just need to add the detail to these sections and then it’s painting the model in Photoshop before exporting! Really pleased how it’s coming along

 

 

 

 

 

see you on the other side and Happy Christmas everyone! 

[moondrome]

Happy Christmas 🎄! Good job on the at at

[Stephen W]

I have now finished the main modelling in 3d

 

Some parts caused me to do some thinking trying to make them look right in 3d but I am pleased with it now, A couple more stages to go over the next few weeks...

 

Refine the shapes and reduce vertices

Assign the pivot points for the leg joints

UV Map the shapes 

Texture the shapes in Photoshop

Unfold the model in Pepakura

Tweak the unfolded parts in Photoshop before printing

And finally make the model

 

Here are some images, as you can see it has come a long way since the first post. 

 

 

 

Hope you like the update and have been enjoying seeing all your models take shape too

Edited December 29, 2020 by Stephen W

[Stephen W]

Managed to make a good start with the textures for the 3d model and have been dying to share the progress  (around 30 hrs of work so far on the detail 🤪)

 

As you can see I have been concentrating on the main body sections.

 

 

 

Hope you like the short update. Stay safe and stay modelling!

Edited January 4, 2021 by Stephen W

[Stephen W]

Another month and more modelling  Just finished UV mapping the model in max, the next phase is to export the files to Photoshop for the skinning/texturing. Its taken a bit longer than planned as I was tinkering with some retro stuff (another one of my hobbies!)

 

I'll keep the pics coming so you can see things take shape.

 

 

[Pete in Lincs]

I'm glad you know what you're doing. I'll just sit and watch if you don't mind.

[Stephen W]

4 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said:

I'm glad you know what you're doing. I'll just sit and watch if you don't mind.

Lol sometimes I switch the computer on after a long time away and have to figure out what all the buttons do!