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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Vehicles => Topic started by: Darth More on October 20, 2016, 10:11:30 PM

Title: Rebel Cargo Carrier - scratch build - 25/12/2022
Post by: Darth More on October 20, 2016, 10:11:30 PM: Welcome to my custom vehicle thread! On this topic I show you my custom vehicles which are mostly repaints of Star Wars vehicles by Hasbro with some adds and improvements.

List of Contents:

Page 1:

- RepaintMod: Corporate Alliance Tank Droid Version 1 - AOTC/TCW (Geonosis)

Page 2:

- Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder (TPM) - Reply # 15

Page 3:

- Repaint: Low Altitude Assault Transport/infantry (LAAT/i) (AOTC/ROTS) - Reply # 34

- Weathering: Republic Attack Dropship (TCW) - Reply #41

- Weathering: V-19 Torrent (TCW) - Reply # 42

- Weathering: ISP/Republic Swamp Speeder (SOTDS) - Reply #43

- Weathering: IFT-X/Republic Fighter Tank (TCW) - Reply #44

Page 4:

- Paint Application: NR-N99 Tank Droid/Coorporate Alliance Tank (TCW) - weathered - Reply # 51

- Repaint/Mod: NR-N99 Tank Droid Version 2 - ROTS (Battle on Kashyyyk) - WIP --> Page 5, #64

-Update: Current Projects and Future Visions - Reply #59

Page 5:

- Repaint/Mod: NR-N99 Tank Droid Version 2 - ROTS (Battle on Kashyyyk) - Reply #64

Upcoming Projects for 2020:

- Repaint/Mod: TCW Republic Fighter Tank (Battle on Geonosis)
- Repaint/Mod: TCW Republic Fighter Tank (41st Elite Corps Version)
- Repaint/Mod: TCW Republic Fighter Tank (501st Legion Version
- Repaint/Mod: TCW Republic Fighter Tank (327th Legion Version)
- Repaint/Mod: SOTDS ISP Swamp Speeder (GAR)
- Repaint/Mod: Crab Droid (CIS)
- Repaint/Mod: AT-RT (GAR)
- Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - Version 2

Repaint/Mod: TCW Corporate Alliance Tank Droid

"The NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcer, colloquially known as the Corporate Alliance tank droid, CAD and the snail tank, was a tank droid constructed by the Corporate Alliance at first to silence its opposers and later to combat the Grand Army of the Republic."

"These are automated agents of evil!"
- Plo Koon rallying clone troopers on Geonosis

Source: Wookiepedia.com
Follow the link below to find out more about this vehicle:
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/NR-N99_Persuader-class_droid_enforcer/Legends

(http://i.imgur.com/vCEm7wy.jpg)
I do not own this picture.
Source: starwars.wikia.com: http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/e/ec/NR-N99_Persuader-class.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20050819141203

Hasbro released the Corporate Alliance Tank in their Clone Wars Line in 2009. I had been hoping for a debut of this vehicle since I watched Episode III for the first time.
This version of the NR-N99 appeared in the Clone Wars Series in different colors, but I expected Hasbro to release a repaint of this tank in the following years.
I wondered why Hasbro didn't release this vehicle in their ROTS line right away...it would've been amazing along with the Wookie Flyer. However we never saw the Persuader as it appears on screen in Revenge of the Sith.
A simple repaint has always been a good way to pay off new molds and production costs (best example are Jedi Starfighters). Instead of re-releasing this awesome mold Hasbro even down-scaled the Class II vehicle line, which are more in scale 1/24 than in 1/18, now.

Since this let my hopes of a re-release/repaint fade away I decided to repaint the TCW version myself. I don't know if anybody did this before and I didn't find any pictures of a similar project online.
This plan has been in my mind since 2009 and this year I finally realized it:

There are only few pictures online to use as reference. For reference I used pictures of:

- Episode III (http://starwarsscreencaps.com/)
- the model of Wizards of the Coast (Star Wars Miniatures) (see picture below)
- some pics on google of model kits and drwaings etc.
- The model of DeAgostini, issue #51 CORPORATE ALLIANCE TANK DROID by their Star Wars Starships & Vehicles magazine. Unfortunately I do not have the magazine itself...(see picture below)

Wizards of the Coast (Star Wars Miniatures)
(http://i.imgur.com/sFKhlJS.jpg)

#51 CORPORATE ALLIANCE TANK DROID by DeAgostini
(http://i.imgur.com/2NowAQd.jpg)

1. First, I removed all 5 screws and took the vehicle apart.
(http://i.imgur.com/v3rZifU.jpg)

2. Washing all parts is important before painting them in order to remove dust and fat. I just had to post this picture because this is an important step. Thanks to FialaFernbrugg for making me aware of it with his excellent videos on YouTube!
Watch them by following the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/user/FialaFernbrugg

(http://i.imgur.com/niL6U2T.jpg)

3. I spray-painted the tank with the priming "Chaos Black" from Citadel. Now it looks like a prototype:

(http://i.imgur.com/lWf4kTf.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/bi2NjnS.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xhEYhzc.jpg)

Later, I corrected the model by also spray-painting the inner edges:
(http://i.imgur.com/KJtpm1J.jpg)

There actually was a prototype for sale on eBay for I think $230 some years ago...does anybody know which one I mean? I just found another prototype on sale by the same seller. Follow the link below to check it out, it's "only" $128 if it is a real prototype. It might be the same if the seller just reduced the price from $230 to $128:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/star-wars-The-clone-wars-Corporate-Alliance-Tank-Droid-prototype-/262208563574

(http://i.imgur.com/bRRoDpD.jpg)
Picture by: toyssir8982009

Here's a comparison to the original release:
(http://i.imgur.com/9h1MtUP.jpg)

Hasbro painted the TCW version in gold/brown colors. It looks like the version of the series and I also like it, but it looks too clean for a tank. In my opinion it looks more like a Bentley or a Rolls-Royce with these fancy colors - no weathering or any other extra paint!

4. I dry brushed the snail tank with CITADEL paints. Then, I applied a shade to the dirtiest parts of the tannk. I started with the darkest metal shade (base).

For the basic paint I used the following colors in the exact order:

Base: LEADBELCHER
Layer: RUNEFANG STEEL, IRONBREAKER
Dry: NECRON COMPOUND
Shade: NULN OIL

(http://i.imgur.com/tvcteYj.jpg)

And this is how it looks at the moment:
(http://i.imgur.com/dANALwx.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/YuVqA7D.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/kgg6PRF.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/x189zFC.jpg)

This is how all parts of the bodywork look seperately:
(http://i.imgur.com/Tw2yFDR.jpg)

This is a work in progress. I still need to finish the basic metal paint on all parts, paint the visors in red, paint the chain and build two custom cannons to replace the original missles.

If you have any questions, please ask!

Best regards from Germany!
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcer - Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
Post by: Tamer on October 21, 2016, 03:09:22 AM: Wow, it looks so much better already. Time to take this to the front page.
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcer - Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
Post by: JDeck on October 21, 2016, 05:06:13 PM: Great job on the snail tank! The metallic drybrush looks awesome.
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcer - Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
Post by: Foxtrot Delta on October 27, 2016, 04:32:41 PM: That weathered look is Awesome
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcer - Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on November 18, 2016, 08:58:45 AM: wow
The best NR-N99 paint job I've ever seen.
It looks a thousand times better than the Hasbro version.
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcer - Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
Post by: Darth More on December 05, 2016, 01:59:15 PM: Thanks guys I am happy you like it!

Here's just a quick update:

I collected some reference material and right now I am looking for suitable parts to use for the secondary canons...stay tuned for the final paint job. And sorry for the long time of waiting...

So here are some in game shots of Star Wars Battlefront II - Kashyyyk

(http://i.imgur.com/ztQqSj9.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/EP3Rktg.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/LJ9Htak.png)

I use an empty refill (of a pen) for the canons, but I still need to add a couple parts:

(http://i.imgur.com/SlkzeBh.jpg)
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcer - Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
Post by: Tamer on December 06, 2016, 03:34:57 AM: I like it. More comments on the front pages. I can't wait to see how this turns out.
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcer - Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
Post by: hemble on December 06, 2016, 05:59:32 PM: Great work on the repaint.

Ron
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcer - Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
Post by: Darth More on December 19, 2016, 02:33:33 PM: Thanks guys! I just cannot wait to finish this one...as soon as I'll be done with my apprenticeship in January this will be the first thing I will do! Again, thanks for your patience guys!
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcer - Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
Post by: Darth More on January 22, 2017, 03:41:23 PM: So over the weekend I FINALLY finished (almost) all parts of the Snail Tank! Only minor things still need to be done. I'll do some drilling tomorrow and still need another refill that is similar to the other...check out your pens! It's so hard to find two of the same refills...I got all of my pens for free...one here one there...I should've taken TWO at once! :D Anyway here is the result:

I highlighted the details of the cockpit by dry-brushing it and painting all instruments.

(http://i.imgur.com/9xfsgqA.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/d1mj2Tj.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/IdeAqbZ.jpg)

I also repainted the chain with 27003 "Polished Steel" by Humbrol:

(http://i.imgur.com/Mcxwdna.jpg)

This is how it looked before I re-assemmbled it:

(http://i.imgur.com/uru9NJD.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/T3YKP4N.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/8nPSJZ3.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/l4GHrNU.jpg)

Now. I finally painted both visors...

(http://i.imgur.com/ZYpksRn.jpg)

It's always nice to see the "before and after effect"...

(http://i.imgur.com/9TJD1kl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/GcZdiZ6.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/EI8kcV3.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/EUfippr.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/8b5kdhQ.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/hHXoLvE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/IaDBaBN.jpg)

To see all figures in detail, check out my Custom Figures:

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10186.0

Kashyyyk has been attacked by Seperatist forces!

And more are coming...

Jump to my 2nd version here: http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10165.msg218129#msg218129

(http://i.imgur.com/s6dW4u4.png)
I do not own this picture.
Source: starwars.wikia.com
http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/e/e8/SepKashyyykForces.png/revision/latest?cb=20130210044456

At the moment this repaint is to 98% done! I only need three more parts to complete the tank and drill two holes into the main canons.

I can say Hasbro did an amazing job on the Corporate Alliance Tank! We can probably be thankful that Hasbro released this vehicle in their Class II assortment at all! The TCW line ran before they down-scaled their Class II assortment in 2013...so we might not see the Corporate Alliance Tank again...in the near future...and as mentioned above I couldn't understand it if Hasbro left this mold after only one regular release. This first release might have included enough units that the mold paid off though...who knows?
So you probably agree the mold is superb and it fits in scale 1/18 quite well. By re-painting the NR-N99 I learned to appreciate this vehicle even more! Hasbro put so much detail into this mold - I love it! Thanks Hasbro!

Best regards!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader-Class Droid Enforcer - Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
Post by: Tamer on January 23, 2017, 03:41:41 AM: Looks good. Off to share the latest with the Snail Tank.
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader-Class Droid Enforcer - Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
Post by: tetsuoswrath on January 24, 2017, 12:58:01 AM: wow! That looks great. And I love the interior paintjob.

I never got this vehicle, it's a two seater? Huh. (I really like that Hasbro included seats for these vehicles.)

Makes me want to play BF2. :{D
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader-Class Droid Enforcer - Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
Post by: Darth More on January 24, 2017, 04:13:53 PM: @ Tamer: Thank you for the recognition! I am very grateful for the positive feedback! I also like how this repaint turned out!

@tetsuoswrath: Thank you! Yes, it is a two-seater. According to Wookiepedia and what I know the Corporate Alliance Tank is officially meant to be an independently operating Droid. However in the Battlefront II videogame you can actually get in and drive the tank. And Hasbro put the effort into the interior deco and included the cockpit.
Although you can hardly see all deatils through the hatches, I just couldn't leave the cockpit unpainted. I will post more pictures, soon! I made another progress today!
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader-Class Droid Enforcer - Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
Post by: Jaeger45 on February 06, 2017, 05:51:55 AM: Great repaint and modifications! Looks really sharp!
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader-Class Droid Enforcer - Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
Post by: Darth More on February 11, 2017, 02:31:59 PM: Quote from: Jaeger45 on February 06, 2017, 05:51:55 AM
Great repaint and modifications! Looks really sharp!

Thank you very much Jaeger! It was a lot of fun working on this one!
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999 - Update: 03/10/2017
Post by: Darth More on February 11, 2017, 02:37:36 PM: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999

"I always thought the Flash speeders were only good for joyriding. Then the Trade Federation invaded and I found out why we keep these green genies around. I just closed my eyes, and the next thing I knew, I was ten kilometers away from Theed."
- RSF lieutenant Gavyn Sykes

The Seraph-class urban landspeeder, also known as the Flash Speeder, was a small landspeeder used by the Naboo Royal Security Forces (RSF).

-- Source: Wookiepedia
Read more by following this Link: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Seraph-class_urban_landspeeder

So as I already mentioned in my other topic I started working on my next repaint. This time around it's the Naboo Flash Speeder, which was part of Hasbro's toy line for Episode I in 1999.

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10178.0

Hasbro released this vehicle in a blue color:

(http://i.imgur.com/Xvwb6H8.jpg)

I would like to repaint it in a green color. LEGO actually released it in green more than once!
So the result should look like this:

(http://i.imgur.com/uTPIaR3.png)
I do not own this image! All rights reserved. Source:
http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/5/54/FlashSpeeder_ep1ig.png/revision/latest?cb=20080407010639

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w56/STWRSChronicals/Vehicles/FlashSpeeder.jpg) (http://s173.photobucket.com/user/STWRSChronicals/media/Vehicles/FlashSpeeder.jpg.html)
I do not own this image! All rights reserved. Source:
http://s173.photobucket.com/user/STWRSChronicals/media/Vehicles/FlashSpeeder.jpg.html

So here is how it looks like at the moment. I have to spray paint all parts with a primer, next...
Let's see how this turns out. I might do a little modification on it like I did on the NR-N99.
Stay tuned for some updates, soon!

(http://i.imgur.com/yBgPnLy.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/HpbCxGu.jpg)
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: Tamer on February 12, 2017, 06:07:14 AM: I just saw the fixes and posted on em. Ought to be a great project.
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: bubbavader on February 12, 2017, 10:01:38 PM: The Flash Speeder is actually a really great toy
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on February 13, 2017, 10:39:14 AM: Philipp, you've created the perfect NR-N99. The paint job looks fantastic.
I can't wait to see what you'll make with the Flash Speeder.
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: Darth More on February 14, 2017, 12:51:09 PM: Quote from: bubbavader on February 12, 2017, 10:01:38 PM
The Flash Speeder is actually a really great toy, with lots of seats and a fold out stand for someone to man the cannon as well. Plus you can put a droid in the divot. Did I mention it is shown often on Rebels.

I agree! Hasbro gave us a very nice toy with the Flash Speeder! All the features give it much play value! I can't wait to move on with this project and have two different versions on display.
And no, I didn't know that it appears in Rebels...I haven't watched a single volume of it...but I am glad it does! The Flash Speeder deserves more screen time :D
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: Darth More on February 14, 2017, 12:55:35 PM: Quote from: FialaFernbrugg on February 13, 2017, 10:39:14 AM
Philipp, you've created the perfect NR-N99. The paint job looks fantastic.
I can't wait to see what you'll make with the Flash Speeder.

Christoph, it honors me to hear that from you! I will add some pictures of the final product when it's 100% done!
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: Darth More on March 07, 2017, 02:17:05 PM: The first step to repaint the Naboo Flash Speeder is to paint it with a primer. And like before on the Corporate Alliance Tank I used Citadel's Chaos Black to spray-paint the vehicle in black:

Citadel's "Purity Seal" is very useful to protect your models that are often touched or played with. Purity Seal is a clear varnish to protect your models/miniatures and makes all applied colors evenly mat. I included this varnish to show it to you. I won't use it on the Flash Speeder, though.

(http://i.imgur.com/1GYUSZO.jpg)

I arranged all parts in a cardboard box so that I could paint as many parts as possible with one application (spoiler alert for my upcoming projects). All areas that shouldn't be painted were covered with tape before.

(http://i.imgur.com/rflZ3xk.jpg)

When you spray-paint inside make sure to air the room you spray in sufficiently. It should also be dust free to avoid that particles are caught by the paint while it's still liquid.
I recommend to you to spray-paint outside, though.

(http://i.imgur.com/o19mit7.jpg)

May I introduce to you: The new and true "Black Series" Naboo Flash Speeder - the first one of many coming "Black Series" vehicles & figures...due to the lack of newness from the house of Hasbro...

(http://i.imgur.com/9oSI3Hw.jpg)

The spray-painted parts with Citadel's "Chaos Black". The interior is not painted, yet. First, I removed the color that was applied to it before by the previous owner. I still have to decide whether to paint the interior just in grey or in grey with leather-color...just grey would be screenaccurate, but I like more than one color more...your thoughts?

(http://i.imgur.com/dE60QRh.jpg)

For the rest of the vehicle's bodywork I chose Revell's No. 61. It's a nice and glossy green. For an oil-based color No. 61 is quite thin and can be applied very smooth - even with a (soft!) brush!

(http://i.imgur.com/FRYqE06.jpg)

I used a very soft hair-brush to paint the bodywork. Make sure the parts you paint are dust-free! To test how the color looks when it's dry I applied some paint on a piece of paper, first.
If you own an Air-Brush system I would highly recommend to you to just air-brush the parts. It's just one color if you find the one that fits best. Air-Brushing saves you a lot of time and the result is probably better than (hair-) brushing them by hand...since I don't own an air-brush system, yet, I have to use a hair brush. I use more color to smoothen the surface. The soft brush helps to spread the color evenly without leaving grooves in the paint.

(http://i.imgur.com/Wq4ll8r.jpg)

I started painting the green color on a small area to see how it turns out. The primer also contributes to the effect that the paint dries very smooth.

(http://i.imgur.com/Cj7xWQQ.jpg)

I plan on finishing this project this weekend.
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: Tamer on March 08, 2017, 03:08:47 AM: Looks good to me. Off to share.
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: bubbavader on March 09, 2017, 08:05:45 PM: Very choice. I may need to do the same.
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: Darth More on March 10, 2017, 03:18:47 PM: @ Tamer: Thank you Shawn. It won't take much longer until you see the final product...

@ bubbavader: Thanks mate, that'd be wonderful to see your version of the Flash Speeder!

By the way I added some new pictures of the NR-N99 Tank Droid! You should check them out:

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10165.0
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on March 12, 2017, 11:03:36 AM: I really like your step by step tutorials.
It is a good idea to arrange the parts in a cardboard box.
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: Darth More on April 06, 2017, 02:48:30 AM: @FialaFernbrugg: Thank you Christoph!! I just took more pictures of my latest progress as I said yesterday. I even uploaded some of them yesterday. Today photobucket seems to have some technical issues. Photobucket is such a crappy website and takes hours to load for all the garbage of advertisement...I am thinking of switching to imgur as Tamer suggeted before...
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: Darth More on April 07, 2017, 01:25:28 PM: Since my last update I also got new reference material: The Naboo Flash Speeder was also part of the Starships & Vehicles Collection from DeAgostini.

DeAgostini chose yet another color, which is also more green rather than blue. The original color scheme is probably turquoise. Along with the Flash Speeder I got many other models of this series.
And I'm going to make a review on them later on, too!

(http://i.imgur.com/NCrHVX9.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/iSA43he.jpg)
Since Wizards of the Coast is owned by Hasbro it's almost obvious that they choose the same colours for the miniature version.

(https://i.imgur.com/DbH6rQW.jpg)
LEGO on the other hand released their recent version of the Flash Speeder (75091) in green!
I like it!

Also in my last update I mentioned I was going to finish the Naboo Flash Speeder the coming weekend. Well, I did but wasn't able to take and upload pictures of my progress.
I am working on the last steps to finish this project and here's what I've done so far:

These are all colors I used:

(http://i.imgur.com/ZndBA1v.jpg)

For the Speeder's...
Bodywork: Revell: 61 - Emerald/Smaragd Green (shining), 34 - Ferrari-Red (shining)
Interior: Revell: Aqua Color - 378 Dark Grey (Shining), 82 - Dark-Earth (mat)
Details: Citadel: Necron Compound (Dry)
Damage feature: Revell Pigments - Deep Black

All parts repainted:
(http://i.imgur.com/cTrqH3N.jpg)

Interior:

For the interior I used two colors: Revell: Aqua Color - 378 Dark Grey (Shining), 82 - Dark-Earth (mat)
Before painting I taped all edges of the seats with tape. This makes it much easier to put the color where you want it to be.
(http://i.imgur.com/q4w7qO7.jpg)

I really like how the earth-shade turned out. It looks different once it's dry. As mentioned before the original model is all grey inside. Surprisingly DeAgostini chose to paint the interior of their Flash Speeder die cast model completely in light (leather) brown. I also like the leather look for the seats much more than just grey.

Details:

Red Stripes:

Here I also covered all areas that shouldn't be painted with tape. Make sure to press the tape onto the surface very hard to avoid that paint runs underneath!
I used a very thin brush to apply Revell's No. 34 "Ferrari Red". This color was the only suitable red I got in my collection. I never used it before, but I think it fits the Speeder well!
(http://i.imgur.com/a6Tq12g.jpg)

Since the tape is applied you don't have to draw the red line carefully. Just make sure that your layer of color is thick enough and applied evenly.
(http://i.imgur.com/NkRqYUR.jpg)

When the paint was dry I removed the tape for the red line again. For some reason the tape was so strong that part of the green paint was removed again...this can usually only happen if the paint has not dried completely. I think I applied the tape too early...
(http://i.imgur.com/uXpqDeq.jpg)

...so I covered the red line with another strap of tape and corrected the damaged area with a new layer of Revell's No. 61 - "Smaragd Green".
(http://i.imgur.com/aFx97Yn.jpg)

Battle Damage:

Before I spray-painted the bodywork with Citadel's primer "Chaos Black" I covered the turbine with dough in order to protect the original paint of the turbine.
(http://i.imgur.com/0iLjB71.jpg)

And this is how it looks after I removed the dough again:
I also dry-brushed some edges of the damaged bodywork with Citadel's "Necron Compound".
(http://i.imgur.com/sps0APO.jpg)

I then used Revell's pigment "Deep Black" to make this area look damaged as if the turbine had burnt before. Finally, I added a layer of Citadel's shade "Nuln Oil".
(http://i.imgur.com/GfE4BhI.jpg)

And this is how it looks compared to Hasbro's original:
(http://i.imgur.com/6DRT1Ri.jpg)

Turbines:

Highlighting the back of the turbines was not much work. I dry-brushed the "grille" with Citadel's "Necron Compound".
(http://i.imgur.com/t55Vx6v.jpg)

After the dry-brush I added some of Revell's pigment "Deep Black" to make it look like Hasbro's paint on the front of the turbines. I covered the turbines' front before applying the primer (see post above) to maintain both areas.
(http://i.imgur.com/rqrPouo.jpg)

And here's a before and after picture of both versions of the Flash Speeder.
(http://i.imgur.com/HpbCxGu.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/aAFdseY.jpg)

Just wanted to give you a quick update. Unfortunately the Speeder is still not done completely.
Unfortunately I lost a part of the interior. Therefore I cannot put the Speeder back together before I find it. I'll update this post as soon as I find the missing part.

The canon will be updated as well. Since I only got one missle I'll have to make a resin part for my custom Speeder.

Best regards from Germany!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: Tamer on April 08, 2017, 04:36:47 AM: I love learning more about SW Vehicles. I also like seeing the great progress. Off to share the latest.
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: hemble on April 08, 2017, 03:54:16 PM: The speeder is looking great and I can't wait to see it completed.

Ron
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: Darth More on April 12, 2017, 01:53:41 AM: @ Tamer: If you like learing more about Star Wars vehicles I can recommend DeAgostini's magazine collection about Vehicles & Starships to you! I will start to review my collection, soon!

@ hemble: Thanks, Ron! I also added some more pictures to my previous post here, too! Sorry for the sloppy description. I was a little tired when I posted it first, but now I updated all texts as well! The description is now completed!
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: bubbavader on April 12, 2017, 07:43:20 PM: I quite like it in black, maybe another? And how about doing one up as an improved beige Luke Speeder? The Flash Speeder is an improvement as a toy on many levels.
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on April 19, 2017, 09:35:49 AM: Excellent work my friend.
It looks so much better with the new colour.
I hope you find the missing part.
Title: Re: Repaint: Naboo Flash Speeder - TPM 1999
Post by: Darth More on February 17, 2018, 09:29:59 AM: @ bubbavader: These are excellent ideas! Thank you very much for your inspiration! I already got the paint for my next Flash Speeder. Now, I just need a second Speeder to use as custom :D And I agree with you! This vehicle was impressive back then - it got so much play value for its size and price.

@ FialaFernbrugg: Thank you very much! I still haven't found the missing part, but it has to be somewhere...otherwise I'll just make a new one out of resin ;)

Thank you so much for your feedback guys! I always appreciate it!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Gunship / LAAT/i - ROTS 2005
Post by: Darth More on February 17, 2018, 09:36:00 AM: Repaint: Low Altitude Assault Transport/infantry (LAAT/i) (AOTC/ROTS)

"The Low Altitude Assault Transport/infantry (LAAT/i), also known as the Low Altitude Assault Transport, Republic attack gunship or Assault Gunship, was a gunship used by the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars. Its role was to transport troopers as well as offering air-to-ground and air-to-air support for the Republic against the Separatists. After the formation of the Galactic Empire, the remaining LAAT/is were absorbed into the Imperial Navy."

Source: Wookiepedia
Read the full article by following the link: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Low_Altitude_Assault_Transport/infantry

(https://i.imgur.com/490YtqC.png)

Republic Gunship

It's Saturday and what's happening this weekend? Right, New York Toy Fair! I knew the International Toy Fair was probably going to steal me the show, but honestly I didn't expect much news from Hasbro...
Now, since the first pictures of the Imperial Combat Assault Tank leaked, the occasion of posting this couldn't be better!

I don't know what you think about the "Hover Tank" (it seems the name was corrected), but I think this new release is going to make vehicles great, again!
Hasbro have done an amazing job on this one as far as the pictures tell we have so far...important to note here is: They even put weathering on it! And I really hope the final product looks as well as this sample on Toy Fair does!
It's funny that exactly the same was done on this Republic Gunship...

Last week I was able to acquire this custom on eBay and it arrived today. So I didn't repaint it myself, but I still wanted to share it with you. I found it for 62€ and got it 68€ including shipping.
It came without the back canon, but I can easily replace it with one of my resin parts, which I actually made already.

So let's jump right into this project!

In 2005 Hasbro released a repaint of the Republic Gunship which had its deput in 2002. This time around it came with green instead of red paint apps. And I still don't know why. But I do know that there were some changes made prior the final edit of Revenge of the Sith - so this might be an early concept of the Gunship for Episode III - but I don't know if it's seen in any scene of the movie. Please, correct me if I'm wrong.

(https://i.imgur.com/8c98W3y.jpg)

As far as I can tell this Gunship was repainted with email colours (e.g. Revell or humbrol). It was painted with a brush and wheathered with some incredible techniques. The paint peeled off on some parts, but I will apply some fresh paint on it and seal it with a clear varnish because that hasn't been done, yet. I take this occasion to also do some investigation on which colours were used exactly.

(https://i.imgur.com/3fcakHb.jpg)

It's interesting to see a Japanese instruction sheet...I got a Droid Tri Fighter in Japanese packaging, but that's all I know - is anybody able to read these letters?

(https://i.imgur.com/RUOrnP0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sShiwJ1.jpg)

Again, pictures say more than words...enjoy! ;)

Trunk:

Before I re-assembled the Gunship I took pictures of all the detais. All functions were maintained like the firing missles, rotating front turrets or opening hatches:

(https://i.imgur.com/vgjxiEn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ycUQATy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/VNoUzAF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eOoLhqO.jpg)

Wings and main turrets:

(https://i.imgur.com/3rTZVn7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/L21O6Gx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ASIxGAv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5fqE9Qr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yoGZ47B.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/YtvZdPi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vkSRNtV.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/tliiysc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VpqKHdo.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/qo9jYWx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hdACBYC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yxyDUfC.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dMV8QWn.jpg)

Pre-assembly:

(https://i.imgur.com/CGvEnX5.jpg)

Re-assembled and detail:

(https://i.imgur.com/qf81Zga.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8AW9HSr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OXFJqjD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YjW6a3A.jpg)

Front and cockpit:

(https://i.imgur.com/MP1Xvsc.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/kCoOvoX.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/GPn8YMw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Og544QE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/d5KeaAt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/21Nyyc2.jpg)

Bottom:

(https://i.imgur.com/RbxGxNy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5NjzSjZ.jpg)

Stern:

(https://i.imgur.com/rFWD0Y1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1dq1YqE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OQvxQWw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rGgycnq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VTFL8Wd.jpg)

Details:

(https://i.imgur.com/amgh7h5.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/h7nhQnj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ulIiN1A.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/lmNUfzk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/IfmhpoD.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Sf2DajE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Uc7hl6u.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/u44VjBm.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jHAuDw3.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yQUbwPs.png)

And as always: Your feedback is always appreciated!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Gunship / LAAT/i - ROTS 2005
Post by: talonreap on February 17, 2018, 05:04:26 PM: Phillip this is simply incredible!! Your patience, skill, and dedication are evident in every picture!! I especially admire your technique for blaster damage and carbon scoring, how exactly did you paint that?

Overall the weathering and repaint look fantastic, what a great gunship! Excellent work as always my friend.
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Gunship / LAAT/i - ROTS 2005
Post by: Darth More on February 18, 2018, 12:42:31 AM: @ talonreap: Thank you very much my friend, but the glory is for somebody else because I did not repaint this Gunship myself, but I would love to do that some day. I updated the script for this post since I didn't have enough time for that, yesterday.

Although this is not my project I can already tell you some deatil about it:

First off to answer your question:

I assume that a small bristle brush was used to apply these damage effects. The applied paint was partly removed with a piece of tissue or a cottom swab afterwards.
The silver scratches were applied with a softer brush using just a metal/silver paint. Some parts were dry-brushed as well.

- this Gunship was painted with brushed, it was not air-brushed
- email colours (e.g. from Revell or humbrol) were used
- a shade was not used on this project

I am sorry for the misunderstanding. I'm actually working on a similar project myself right now so stay tuned for that :)

Best regards from Germany!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Gunship / LAAT/i - ROTS 2005
Post by: Tamer on February 18, 2018, 08:41:18 AM: Now that is nice and thorough. Off to share the latest.
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Gunship / LAAT/i - ROTS 2005
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on February 18, 2018, 11:55:44 AM: The paint job and weathering looks extremly realistic.
Thank you for sharing.
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Gunship / LAAT/i - ROTS 2005
Post by: hemble on February 18, 2018, 04:16:23 PM: Excellent work Philipp.

Ron
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Gunship / LAAT/i - ROTS 2005
Post by: Darth More on March 02, 2018, 01:56:44 AM: @Tamer: Thank you Shawn! I always enjoy working on vehicles and I got two more in the works at the moment...

@FialaFernbrugg: Yes, I agree! And you're welcome! I really enjoyed taking the pictures.

@hemble: Thank you very much! But the flowers go to someone else. I got this Gunship on eBay and didn't mention it right away - that was my bad, but I really wanted to share it with you! The seller I got it from didn't repaint it himself and he doesn't know who made it anymore. He also got it in a lot from eBay. I will work on some scracthes and apply some clean varnish to it to protect the paint from further damage. I also enjoy looking at different customs to learn from them for myself. I'll try to repaint a model kit of the LAAT/i just like that to gain some more experience.
You're one of my big role models/idols and inspiration, Ron! I really enjoy your projects and always feel honored to receive feedback from you!

- Philipp
Title: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship - 2012
Post by: Darth More on May 21, 2018, 05:41:06 AM: Republic Attack Dropship

"Dropships were any craft designed to transport troops to the surface of a planet. Models of dropship included the Imperial Dropship Transport, the Theta-class barge, and the Y-85 Titan dropship. The Gozanti-class cruisers could also be used as dropships, as they could carry either four TIE/ln space superiority starfighters, four All Terrain Defense Pods or even two All Terrain Armored Transports on underside-mounted docking clamps."
Source: Wookieepedia

Read the full article after following the link: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Dropship

(https://i.imgur.com/dTXFv2X.jpg)
I do not own this image.
Source: rebelscum.com
URL: http://www.rebelscum.com/Republic_Attack_Dropship.asp

In April I purchased five custom painted vehicles from Hasbro on eBay. Four of them are from the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) and one is from the Techno Union.
The four vehicles of the New Republic were offered for 100€/$115 USD and the vehicle of the Confederacy of Independent Systems (CIS) for 45€/$51.75 USD (current exchange rate of 1.15 EUR to USD).

I DID NOT paint these vehicles myself.
The name of the customizer and artist, who painted and weathered them, is Jan.
I just enjoy taking and editing pictures and would like to share them with you!

They were painted with silver metal email colors mostly along the edges and washed with a black wash. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask in the comment section down below!

(https://i.imgur.com/DfjZO7C.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/tecTlmF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jZIk86Y.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WqPlKfu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QiNp6Gd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ooMlOP1.jpg)
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship - TCW 2012
Post by: Darth More on May 21, 2018, 06:15:25 AM: V-19 Torrent

"The V-19 Torrent starfighter was an assault fighter with exceptional speed and maneuverability used by the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars.

It was a predecessor of the Alpha-3 Nimbus-class V-wing starfighter, in terms of purpose and usage."
Source: Wookieepedia
Read the full article after following the link: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/V-19_Torrent_starfighter/Legends

(https://i.imgur.com/2sjSDOW.png)
I do not own this image.
Source: starwars.wikia // Wookieepedia
URL: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/File:Blue_Squadron_Ryloth.png

(https://i.imgur.com/7W4YHR2.jpg)
I do not own this image.
Source: rebelscum.com
URL: http://www.rebelscum.com/TCWvehV19Torrent.asp

(https://i.imgur.com/Gi3vfg1.jpg)

This is the second vehicle I found on eBay in April. Scratches and a black wash was added to the V-19 Torrent starfighter. I really emjoyed talking pictures of this starfighter and discovering all the details the artist added to it. And I hope you do so as much as I do:

(https://i.imgur.com/h03L5CH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gLwTe5m.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/G5uJk3v.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RIrsjP3.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Se4rBhv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dIezkqc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HI1Wd2b.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PU0qmkp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ijrXfXB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IDOSsTn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/A2yH6hZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aU7IDeQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yuv4WpM.jpg)

Talking about the TRUE Y-Wing... ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/sveDqMM.jpg)

Over the next days I will add pictures of the Republic Fighter Tank and the ISP Swamp Speeder.

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship - TCW 2012
Post by: Darth More on May 21, 2018, 08:26:08 AM: Infantry Support Platform (ISP)
Swamp Speeder

"The Infantry Support Platform, also known as the Infantry Support Platform speeder, the clone swamp speeder, swamp speeder, ISP speeder, or simply as the ISP,was a military repulsorcraft that was used by the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars. It was used in the Battle of Kashyyyk and a battle on Felucia against the Separatist Droid Army."
Source: Wookieepedia
Read the full article by following the link: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Infantry_Support_Platform

(https://i.imgur.com/sWbojVu.jpg)
I do not own this image.
Source: starwars.wikia // Jedipedia
URL: http://jedipedia.wikia.com/wiki/Infanteriest%C3%BCtzplattform

(https://i.imgur.com/LGEfb5f.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/viHkn3U.jpg)

Interesting to note here is that I sold this Swamp Speeder in new condition a couple years ago to Jan who customized it. He sold two of them in April - so it is possible that I bought it back from him. I wrote him before I made the purchase and remembered his name. He's a very nice guy and I'm glad to own some of his work, now. He turned four units of massed produced "toys" into unique pieces. For me, this is magic.

(https://i.imgur.com/AEbYfwm.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vcSzTRd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Dykiva4.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QmREbMD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aDynWgS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SVtCNfs.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/GUFy8FI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/84vz3IN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uyhX03P.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NElOegn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/f0gG5m7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/a3rOsu6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RmSjSaY.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/8gdC0pp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LXEbj4E.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/VGthkBn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CYNjJIp.jpg)

I'm definitely looking forward to customizing my own Swamp Speeder some day and build a new diorama to display it. Time is always the factor that puts the realization of ideas so far away in the future...not to forget money and space...but for now here is Jan's weathered/scratched ISP on my swamp diorama display:

(https://i.imgur.com/OTSw3c4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YOMRpqH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FLr8tT7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GrDosv0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QN8VdB1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Gmikmbt.jpg)

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship - TCW 2012
Post by: Darth More on May 21, 2018, 08:57:03 AM: Please, also scroll up to Reply #41 to check out the actual beginning of this post and to read the full story about this series of vehicles.

IFT-X // Republic Fighter Tank
TX-130 Saber-Class Fighter Tank

"The Republic Interceptor TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank, otherwise known as the IFT-X or Republic fighter tank, was a maneuverable, fast-attack tank used by the Jedi Order and their clone forces during the Clone Wars."
Source: Wookieepedia
Read the full article by following the link: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/TX-130_Saber-class_fighter_tank

(https://i.imgur.com/b9PefHH.jpg)
I do not own this image.
Source: PaperCraftSquare
URL: http://www.papercraftsquare.com/star-wars-tx-130-saber-class-fighter-tank-free-paper-model-download.html

(https://i.imgur.com/qjhOA6X.jpg)
I do not own this image.
Source: TexasToyz
URL: http://www.texastoyz.com/stwaclwarefi.html

This is the fourth vehicle of the set I found on eBay in April. And I have to admit: It's quite frustrating that the first custom Republic Fighter Tank I share on here is not customized by me. But it's an honor to have these customs from Jan in my collection, now.
As you might've seen in the table of content on page 1, I plan a series of repaints of the IFT-X.
The IFT-X is my absolute favorite ground vehicle of the GAR! And I'm going to modify the units I plan to repaint. The custom IFT-X from FialaFernbrugg is one of my favorite custom projects. I really look up to him and his amazing skills. Make sure to check out his thread by following the link at the end of this post and please let him know what you think about his projects.

I'll be very happy if my repaint of the IFT-X looks like this one from Jan here. I'm sure it'll look awesome with modifications added and more realistic cannons. I leave this custom as it is. Got enough used Republic Fighter Tanks to turn into customs. So stay tuned for those and enjoy this one here for now:

(https://i.imgur.com/p2qNb5U.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zrMzmvV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lVpujZk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/n7QOdoz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Rwqgsyd.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/tjTavVF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1ILMknn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/CsClfWD.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QKzJQXD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OzKGDjn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BuXXohu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YfO4PaX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aAH8djS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aP2JlLE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/OprFeX3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/w9vWBYd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MJrpDHW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ezbt8YH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XsqC4rF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PvN3zzP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/K9YvYKd.jpg)

If you want to see a completely modified, repainted and weathered Republic Fighter Tank custom, make sure to check out FialaFernbrugg's custom vehicles:

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1625.0

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FialaFernbrugg is a customer I really look up to! His custom projects are truly unique pieces of art and never fail to impress!

If you haven't done so, yet, please subscribe to his YouTube channel and like & comment on his videos!

And please also check out the review on the first release of the Republic Fighter Tank by Clonehead:

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=841.0

Thank you very much!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship - TCW 2012
Post by: Tamer on May 22, 2018, 02:20:07 AM: Are these custom vehicles you have made or more like reference posts? I might need to move this to a new section. Definitely a great resource for vehicles!

I am gonna assume its the former rather than the later unless you tell me otherwise. Off to share. Great thread.
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship - TCW 2012
Post by: Darth More on May 22, 2018, 02:57:44 AM: @Tamer: Thanks for the frontpage! The Republic Fighter Tank is one of four vehicles I purchased on eBay in April. The Republic Attack Dropship is the first of them I shared pictures of on page 3. You can also find the details of the story there. It’s Reply #41.
I thought they’re worth sharing. I know the artist who applied the details and weathered them. I’m going to post the fifth vehicle from him tonight . And don’t worry, I’ll post more of my own customs, soon again.
Have a good week.

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship - TCW 2012
Post by: Starchaser on May 23, 2018, 02:11:19 PM: Philipp - thanks for sharing these images. You did an excellent job showcasing the work of the artists in giving these toys more dimension and realism.
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship, V-19 Torrent, Swamp Speeder, IFT-X
Post by: Darth More on May 25, 2018, 01:52:48 AM: @Starchaser: Thank you very much! I'm very happy about your feedback! The sun shines brightly at the moment and I use the daylight to take these pictures. Although I didn't paint and weather these vehicles myself, it is a lot of fun having and taking pictures of them. I'm selling the Dropship and the V-19, again. But I keep the other three ground vehicles. And I'm very much looking forward to building more dioramas for all these, soon!

Thank you, Starchaser! Your feedback is always appreciated. Have a good weekend!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship, V-19 Torrent, Swamp Speeder, IFT-X & NR-N99
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on May 26, 2018, 01:59:46 AM: wow
The guy who made the weatering is very talented.
The weathering on the V-19 is one of the best I've seen so far. It looks very realsitc.
The swamp speeder looks great too and I must say it looks better than mine. (thx for the advertisment btw ;))
Thank you for sharing these awesome vehicles.
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship, V-19 Torrent, Swamp Speeder, IFT-X & NR-N99
Post by: Darth More on May 26, 2018, 04:39:18 AM: @FialaFernbrugg: Christoph, it means a lot to receive such feedback from you! I will tell Jan. I'm sure he'll be happy about your kind words! So thank the maker! I think it's hard to compare art.
I still like your custom vehicles more because they're modified and not only weathered, but also done with dirt added for more realism! Plus your outdoor pictures cannot be beaten.

Cheers!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship, V-19 Torrent, Swamp Speeder, IFT-X & NR-N99
Post by: Darth More on May 26, 2018, 04:48:13 AM: And here comes the fifth and last repainted vehicle of this series...

Repaint: Corporate Alliance Tank Droid // NR-N99 Persuader-Class Unit

"The NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcer, colloquially known as the Corporate Alliance tank droid, CAD and the snail tank, was a tank droid constructed by the Corporate Alliance at first to silence its opposers and later to combat the Grand Army of the Republic."

"These are automated agents of evil!"
- Plo Koon rallying clone troopers on Geonosis

Source: Wookiepedia.com
Follow the link below to find out more about this vehicle:
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/NR-N99_Persuader-class_droid_enforcer/Legends

(https://i.imgur.com/5WCohMx.jpg)
Series: The Clone Wars Collection (TCW)
Year: 2009

Before:

(https://i.imgur.com/9TJD1kl.jpg)

So let's get right into it and prepare for some pictures:

After:

(https://i.imgur.com/vdF4xrm.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/6b3zUaW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1Nlf1P8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/r4RKmSt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/srL9072.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hpDbsuw.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/mCAyUUD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nvrJUBR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CcBshPp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MX3QGlW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9yZjASZ.jpg)

So this tank was not repainted completely. It was just dry-brushed with metal cote email colors (iron/steel) by Revell, humbrol, Tamiya etc. and the visors were repainted in a dark metal shade and red (shiny).
I really like how the original brown shines through and makes it look like bronze, now. I think this another well done project. Makes me want to continue working on my 2nd version of the Corporate Alliance Tank Droid...
What do you think?

(https://i.imgur.com/yQGVZr9.jpg)

And here is the view from above on board of a Wookie Flyer during the battle of Kachiro on Kashyyyk*:

(https://i.imgur.com/cDEZNO2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rjUC0wZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5rBSlxx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kTsGB4H.jpg)

* Yes, these brave warriors got really close for this footage! Can you already see the diorama there, too?

(https://i.imgur.com/l2rQo4f.jpg)

Oh, and do you remeber the prototype I showed you as reference to my own custom of the Corporate Alliance Tank Droid? I finally decided to get it:

(https://i.imgur.com/nVFcewB.jpg)

Follow this link to see the full review of it:

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10461.msg206664#msg206664

And follow this link to see my first and own repaint of the NR-N99 Persuader-class Droid Enforcer on Page 1 of this topic:

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10165.0

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship, V-19 Torrent, Swamp Speeder, IFT-X & NR-N99
Post by: Tamer on May 26, 2018, 10:08:59 AM: Looks good to me. Off to share!
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship, V-19 Torrent, Swamp Speeder, IFT-X & NR-N99
Post by: jkno on May 28, 2018, 02:19:39 AM: That clone tank is great! I like the weathering on it!!
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship, V-19 Torrent, Swamp Speeder, IFT-X & NR-N99
Post by: Darth More on June 02, 2018, 02:00:33 AM: @jkno: Thank you very much for your comment! Jan is reading and he is glad to read all the positive feedback his work receives! I tell you, he is a true artist in painting and graphic design!
He showed me some pics he took and edited - they look incredible. Maybe he'll share some of them on here, too!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship, V-19 Torrent, Swamp Speeder, IFT-X & NR-N99
Post by: Darth More on September 28, 2018, 01:36:58 AM: Now I got both customs at one place and finally took some pics of them next together!

Here are both Corporate Alliance Tank Droids - one from Jan and one from me:
Enjoy!

(https://i.imgur.com/nHbvnE5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Dudifon.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LF5LMpY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zloMNn4.jpg)

I like this sight! Jan's version is not a complete repaint like mine, but he made Hasbro's original product look excellent in an entire different way.
I also tried to paste some words in Aurebesh this time. I used the Aurebesh translator online, but my Microsoft Office 2007 programs translate it back into letters when I copy them...are they just too old and in need for an update, or how do you include Aurebesh in your pictures?

I also updated the entry of Jan's Swamp Speeder:

(https://i.imgur.com/OTSw3c4.jpg)

See the full footage on Page 3,Reply #43 after the jump: http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10165.30

Have a good weekend everyone!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship, V-19 Torrent, Swamp Speeder, IFT-X & NR-N99
Post by: Tamer on September 28, 2018, 02:34:20 AM: Wow, very nice. Off to share.
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship, V-19 Torrent, Swamp Speeder, IFT-X & NR-N99
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 30, 2018, 10:17:47 AM: WOW
You have created the ultimate NR-N99. Don't get me wrong Jan's NR-N looks really good but your masterpiece looks so much better.
The drybrushed paint job, the new weapons and the weathering looks super realistic.
The swamp mini dio is another wonderful creation and Jan did a great job on the Swamp Speeder.
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship, V-19 Torrent, Swamp Speeder, IFT-X & NR-N99
Post by: Darth More on September 20, 2019, 01:43:14 PM: Tamer: Almost a year has passed by now, but now I got some more time to add to my open topics. Thanks for sharing by comparison shots back then, Shawn!

FialaFernbrugg: I was very pleased when I read your comment back then and it's always nice to come back here and read it, again! Well, I repainted the NR-N99 completely whereas Jan gave it a weathering with some scratches. I think it's hard to compare both to each other because both are two completely different projects/techniques. Thank you for the flowers, though. I'm glad you like them! I'm curious how good I can mess with my Swamp Speeder once I start repainting it.
Love that vehicle...

So it's time for an update now!
Title: Re: Repaint: Republic Attack Dropship, V-19 Torrent, Swamp Speeder, IFT-X & NR-N99
Post by: Darth More on September 20, 2019, 02:15:40 PM: So almost a year has passed by now and I actually wanted to share more content on this topic when I'm completely done with my latest project. You can still expect some work-in-progress pics though ;) And you can also help me decide which of the following vehicles you want me do first! Your support is always appreciated.

I started working on my second version of the NR-N99 Persuader-Class Tank Droid last year. This time around I aimed for the exact blue metallic color as seen in Revenge of the Sith and official reference images. The curb chain was painted a few weeks ago. I used humbrol 27004 to paint them.

NR-N99 Droid Enforcer

(https://i.imgur.com/WNbb1TE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cBxmQqq.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uhNyvbK.jpg)

Droid Carrier

Ever since Episode I came out I found those droid transporters and carriers cool! I was six years old when TPM was released and my friends had the LEGO Naboo Fighter and the Droid Carrier. Some of the very first LEGO Star Wars sets that were ever released.
So since then LEGO have given us four Droid Carriers! And Hasbro? NONE!
At least we got the MTT as Large Transport in 2012. LEGO has released three MTTs so far...
That's why I'd like to build a Droid Carrier myself completely from scratch.

(https://i.imgur.com/3PQXwvY.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Dn7xAaC.jpg)

BARC Speeder

When I tidied up the basement today I found a box with vehicles I found on ebay at the beginning of the year. And I discovered that I have collected 6 BARC Speeders so far to modify and repaint.

(https://i.imgur.com/2xXdmUt.jpg)

AT-RT

The All-Terrain-Recon-Transport has been on my list for quite a while. The feet have been modified and I might cut off even more of the body.

(https://i.imgur.com/In7q5Si.jpg)

Jawa Transport Crawler

So when I found this tank on ebay last week I immediately had to think of the Sandcrawler and some other smaller vehicles of the Jawas. LEGO have released quite a few "unofficial" vehicles and transporters for those little people. So for 15€ shipped I bought this tank and actually want to give it a crane arm.

(https://i.imgur.com/lrSEmCv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/LQXW1eL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XbwkD4n.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/g5Dnl5h.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/im87XzT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4YSkdQ5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/B85JFfi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RVUpF50.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/oCMItCI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QUK5pzi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/828UVGn.jpg)

What do you think? Could you imagine this tank as a vehicle of the Star Wars universe?

- Philipp
Title: Re: Update: Current Projects and Future Visions
Post by: RC-1136 on September 20, 2019, 04:49:59 PM: I'm excited to see what you end up doing with these. I haven't seen a lot of your work, so this will be a treat for sure. 😎
Title: Re: Update: Current Projects and Future Visions
Post by: Tamer on September 22, 2019, 06:13:09 AM: Well my internet is out at home, but getting back online to see you have a great project or two in the works.
Title: Re: Update: Current Projects and Future Visions
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on October 27, 2019, 10:21:40 AM: So many great projects so little time.
I'm really looking forward to the NR-N99 finished.
The AMTRAC is a interesting choice for a Jawa vehicle but it will take a lot of work to fit it into the SW universe.
Title: Re: Update: Current Projects and Future Visions
Post by: Darth More on April 14, 2020, 09:54:36 AM: RC-1136: Thank you! I hope you'll like them ;) Have you checked out some of my threads by now?

Tamer: It seems there haven't been any issues with your Internet lately. I hope it stays that way! There will be more new stuff tomorrow ;D

FialaFernbrugg:Servus! Fortunately I got TIME now - half a year later…
I stay home, it's fun, got time, finished some Projects, working on severl more - your time is NOW!
Cheers!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Darth More on April 14, 2020, 10:05:12 AM: NR-N99 Droid Enforcer - modified and repainted - Version 2

"The NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcer, colloquially known as the Corporate Alliance tank droid, CAD and the snail tank, was a tank droid constructed by the Corporate Alliance at first to silence its opposers and later to combat the Grand Army of the Republic."

"These are automated agents of evil!"
- Plo Koon rallying clone troopers on Geonosis

Source: Wookiepedia.com
Follow the link below to find out more about this vehicle:
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/NR-N99_Persuader-class_droid_enforcer/Legends

(https://i.imgur.com/CpU7sPP.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/vCEm7wy.jpg)
I do not own this picture.
Source: starwars.wikia.com: http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/e/ec/NR-N99_Persuader-class.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20050819141203

Hasbro released the Corporate Alliance Tank in their Clone Wars Line in 2009. I had been hoping for a debut of this vehicle since I watched Episode III for the first time.
This version of the NR-N99 appeared in the Clone Wars Series in different colors, but I expected Hasbro to release a repaint of this tank in the following years.
I wondered why Hasbro didn't release this vehicle in their ROTS line right away...it would've been amazing along with the Wookie Flyer. However we never saw the Persuader as it appears on screen in Revenge of the Sith.
A simple repaint has always been a good way to pay off new molds and production costs (best example are Jedi Starfighters). Instead of re-releasing this awesome mold Hasbro even down-scaled the Class II vehicle line, which are more in scale 1/24 than in 1/18, now.

There are only few pictures online to use as reference. For reference I used pictures of:

- Episode III (http://starwarsscreencaps.com/)
- the model of Wizards of the Coast (Star Wars Miniatures) (see picture below)
- some pics on google of model kits and drwaings etc.
- The model of DeAgostini, issue #51 CORPORATE ALLIANCE TANK DROID by their Star Wars Starships & Vehicles magazine. Unfortunately I do not have the magazine itself...(see picture below)

Wizards of the Coast (Star Wars Miniatures)
(http://i.imgur.com/sFKhlJS.jpg)

Preparation:

(https://i.imgur.com/Xie6rgZ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/niL6U2T.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/1GYUSZO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/L55ZAM1.jpg)

Cockpit:

(https://i.imgur.com/rogM99A.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1x4TQyQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FsJtvZq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Zbeyyoj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eGM4dhw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ymckADh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ukao5kJ.jpg)

Fix Stuff:

(https://i.imgur.com/VfTvzx1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YPb20k8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bbJr86Q.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bxOiscI.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EZXvlRZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZRsGOsl.jpg)

So let's finish it with

LINKIN PARK - Papercut
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Darth More on April 14, 2020, 01:17:14 PM: Body:

(https://i.imgur.com/uhNyvbK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RdmoBA7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6xach6Z.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MKk4Ptp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fF5Vazg.jpg)

Re-Assembly:

(https://i.imgur.com/mrvcQ8E.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uFz9IUS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AsuuNMx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GGnXvjT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Fotwm05.jpg)

Check out the full review of the prototype of this TCW Asst. Class II vehicle here: http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10461.msg206664#msg206664

References:

(https://i.imgur.com/WNbb1TE.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ztQqSj9.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/EP3Rktg.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/LJ9Htak.png)
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Starchaser on April 14, 2020, 01:48:11 PM: Wow, Philipp! Really nice job on this tank (one of my favorite designs). I appreciate your attention to accuracy and the research you do to achieve it. The paint job and additional elements (and repairs) are looking excellent. Glad you have some time to work.
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Darth More on April 14, 2020, 03:07:00 PM: Outdoor Footage:

(https://i.imgur.com/vKieQdR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/04uVQ73.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/HwVUH1x.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/nBJD3xP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/69AgbeV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xW8ZmzT.jpg)
You can find out how I painted this Droideka here: http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10186.msg200522#msg200522

(https://i.imgur.com/OdZzXeq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/B2OuFvj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZyBNlVS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6c27giJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5lKap3U.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/wOL1j2P.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ChBy3WK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GfPAGNo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/q2w84gF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Pp4VH80.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yCmcKWu.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/5Mp89ah.jpg)

Alright, let's end this with an appropriate theme for this beasty machine…don't scratch it!

Limp Bizkit - Rollin'

Make sure to also check out the phenomenal version of this tank droid from RC-1136 here:

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10712.msg216262#msg216262

You can find the detailed description of my previous version 1 on page 1 of this thread:

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10165.msg197226#msg197226

If you got any questions, please let me know! I'll be happy to answer!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: JDeck on April 14, 2020, 03:33:05 PM: That is a phenomenal paint job! Night and day with the original. Great work!
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Starchaser on April 14, 2020, 09:49:54 PM: Looks spot on! The paint job turned out most excellent and I love those outside shots! Nice, nice job on these, you should be proud.
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Tamer on April 15, 2020, 08:13:08 AM: I love how detailed you get with your projects and show us the smallest detail. Using those trash parts to fix this up was just genius. They look better than the original parts in my opinion.

Time to take this to the front pages today.
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Darth More on April 15, 2020, 12:38:23 PM: Starchaser: Saw your early comment before my third post ;) I was very happy you checked it out! Wanted to complete the post before replying to the comment(s). Got a little late again so my writing wasn't good anymore…;) Thank you for your compliment! I'm happily surprised that this tank is one of your favorites, too! Yeah, there are people out there who collect and know SO much reference material (like JD) - so I feel like I know nothing about Star Wars actually - especially about the OT!
But I do collect quite a lot of references before I begin with a project. Even though it takes me longer (read: forever) to finish it...in this case it took me extra Long because one antenna was broken. All vehicles I use for customs are used and sometimes damaged. Had to figure out a way how to replace the parts. I'm Pretty happy how it turned out.
And indeed, I'm enjoying this strange situation a lot!

JDeck: Thank you so much, JD! I'm pretty happy how it turned out, too. The long time (feels like two eternities) it took to finish Paid off. I think it does look like the version of the battle of Kashyyyk this time around.

Starchaser: Thank you so much! I compared different paints and mixed some especially to finally achieve this blue metallic color. It's dry-brushed completely. Will add all paints I used later. I used the sunny weather to highlight the metal effects. It's just the way it is that colors look best in the daylight...

Tamer: Thank you, the feedback of all of you is the reason why I take the time to go into such detail. It's the best Thing About this hobby and a hell of a lot of fun! Jup, I think we all have empty pens populating our kitchen's drawers. It might be worth to get them out and take them apart ;)
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on April 17, 2020, 09:39:12 AM: wow :o
You've really outdone yourself my friend.
That is by far the best and most accurate NR-N99 I've ever seen.
The paint job is flawless. I really like the new secondary armament and the drilled open muzzle brakes.
Thank you for sharing your masterpiece.
Excellent work.
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Tamer on April 18, 2020, 08:31:34 AM: Have you seen the latest episode of The Clone Wars? This tank has a prominent part in the early part of Episode 9. Very nice to see them and I immediately thought of you.
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Michiico on April 20, 2020, 01:59:27 PM: That's a damn fine paint job, you really managed to capture the on-screen likeness perfectly. Excellent work!
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Darth More on April 22, 2020, 03:42:22 PM: FialaFernbrugg: Thank you, Sir! Thanks for your advice, too! The inside edges will be painted as you wish - I admit I hurried a bit at the end because I wanted to get it done. The next version is already in the works for some more paint variation >:D

Tamer: Hey, that's great news! Thanks for letting me know - I didn't see that coming. I so need to watch the latest Episodes of the final Season. Hope they'll finish some more arcs though - this can't be the end of the show as a whole...can it?

Miichico: Thanks so much for checking in! Your Feedback means a lot! I mean you haven't posted on here in 5 years - so to me that's some special return of yours! Yes, I tried my best to capture the design as seen on Kashyyyk in ROTS this time. When I take it apart next time, I'll also paint the inside - FialaFernbrugg gave this advice to me. I wanted to get it done and might've hurried a bit in the final steps - I admit :D

Thanks for your feedback guys! It really means a lot to me & makes all the work of sharing my stuff worth the effort!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: jkno on May 02, 2020, 03:48:57 AM: I really like the tank you made there, and the paintjob is great. Excellent work!
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Darth More on May 07, 2020, 01:25:23 AM: Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it! I'm glad I finally got back to this vehicle to further improve it compared to the first Version, which I spontanously assigned to Geonosis (the sand just sticks to the curb chain since I made that setup with sand...). Thanks for checking back!
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Mr. Black on May 07, 2020, 03:31:27 AM: Excellent work there on that Tank Droid, Phillipp. Love the detailed description on how you went about repainting it, very thorough. The final result looks amazing, very realistic.
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: hemble on May 07, 2020, 11:41:21 PM: The paint apps and weathering are spot on mate well done indeed.

Ron
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Darth More on May 13, 2020, 01:24:42 PM: Thank you so much for your Feedback Mr. Black & hemble! Just took a few more pics tonight with the weathered version by Jan, which I bought from him, next to Hasbro's original TCW release:

(https://i.imgur.com/523dFoq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/J527VhU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wSKzy2k.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/41bikZc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LhhTgZ9.jpg?1)

I'll also add some more paint on the inside of my second version of the NR-N99 Tank Droid and add the paints I used in my next and last update to this project. Thanks to FialaFernbrugg for the advice!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Starchaser on May 14, 2020, 04:23:39 PM: I like the set up in the cabinets - looks really good. Those tanks turned out really well and I like that they are not all the same.
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: larifari on May 18, 2020, 03:30:30 AM: Awesome paint job!! 0/
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Darth More on July 26, 2020, 04:36:29 AM: Sorry for my late reply gentlemen. I’ve read your comments several times by now, but was lazy to login and hit my keyboard.

Starchaser: Thank you so much for returning to my topics and leaving your thoughts, mate! To me that’s what’s all about to share my slow progress on here. So I’m glad you guys have the endurance to follow my stuff! When I finished the second repaint, I decided to assign the first one to Geonosis. Part of the reason is that I also don’t really get rid of the sand the tank caught on a photo setup. lol I guess...
I prefer to use damaged vehicles for my custom projects. The damage to this one adds to the state the CIS was in towards the end of the Clone Wars. Different battles leave different scars. I might do a third version of the NR-N99 as I bought 4 more used ones to customize.
Again, thank you for all your nice words.

Larifari: Thanks a ton man! It’s quite an honor to hear that from a master of modification, adding articulation and detail.

- Philipp
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Mos-Eisley-Customz on July 26, 2020, 06:28:43 AM: These look awesome buddy 👏 🔥🔥🔥🔥👍 good job ..what paint do you use for metal effect? Looks really good
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Tamer on July 26, 2020, 07:27:52 AM: Looks nice. Had to get it on the front pages.
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on December 20, 2020, 07:14:34 AM: wow
You are really the NR-N99 expert here.
It is unbelievable how much better your custom Tank Droids look compared to the original Hasbro model.
Excellent work.
Title: Re: Repaint: NR-N99 Persuader Class Tank Droid - Version 2 - 14/04/2020
Post by: Darth More on May 08, 2021, 05:28:45 PM: Mos-Eisley-Customz: Thank you so much, bud! Thanks for asking! I use paints by humbrol, Revell and Citadel. But in a recent video on YouTube I learned that vallejo's acrylic paints are considered the best metal paints:
Double-click for full screen view.

I showed how I painted the NR-N99 Tank Droid (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10165.msg197226#msg197226) and my first Destroyer Droid (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10186.msg200381#msg200381) using the dry-brush technique.

Tamer: Thank you for the fp!

FialaFernbrugg: Thanks bud! Yeah, didn't know anybody who repainted Hasbro's version completely before I did. There are a few cool versions of ERTL/AMT's model though. I'm glad you like them, I'm also quite pleased with how they turned out. Hasbro did a great job on the mold itself. The model got some great details which really come to life when dry-brushed. Don't know if I have a third one to customize. This vehicle has increased in value quite a bit since I got my last damaged one years ago. Always use incomplete or damaged vehicles for my customs. Might get them out for a picture all together. I think I have 3 unpainted ones, but one complete unit would be enough for me to keep. Man, it's so time to finally customize my first IFT-X...
Title: Rebel Cargo Carrier - scratch build - 25/12/2022
Post by: Darth More on December 25, 2022, 12:43:20 PM: Rebel Cargo Carrier*

(https://i.imgur.com/SmZboxD.jpg)

The Rebel Troop Cart, also known as Rebel Troop Carrier or flight crew shuttle, was a repulsorlift vehicle used by the Alliance to carry troops into battle. Each transport could carry up to six human-sized individuals. In addition these vehicles were used for transporting personnel within Rebel bases.

During the evacuation of Echo Base in 3 ABY, Rebel transport ships were loaded using these troop carriers. A personnel carrier of this model brought the Rebel strike force to the captured Lambda-class T-4a shuttle Tydirium inside the main hangar of Home One, prior to the Battle of Endor.

"All troop carriers will assemble at the north entrance."
-- Princess Leia Organa

Source: Wookieepedia.com
Follow the link below to find out more about this vehicle:
https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Rebel_Troop_Cart/Legends

* I decided to call this vehicle Rebel Cargo Carrier instead of Rebel Troop Cart because it's much bigger and has no seats.

Ever since I got this model by Wizards of the Coast, I wanted to build it in 1/18 scale. The Rebels deserve some ground vehicles, too, don't you think? The model for the Miniatures game is in 1/54 scale and it's technically made by Hasbro. But I doubt that Hasbro will ever give this vehicle to us for The Vintage Collection. So I decided to make my own over the Christmas days.
First step is measuring the model and transfer all dimensions into 1/18 scale. I can already see the finished prototype in front of me. I decided to build my first one with cardboard before I use much more expensive polystyrene sheets.
Hopefully Hasbro will actually give us the Rebel Troop Cart mentioned above. I'm also going to build this smaller version, but for now I need a transport vehicle for Echo Base!
I hope you have fun following along my first scratch build of a Star Wars vehicle for 3.75" action figures!

Drawing the model:

(https://i.imgur.com/oicEZCh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lDZDtcT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xi5piHx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/aQdAcOA.jpg)
I was playing with different cargo according to the estimated dimensions. And fortunately two of those Rebel personnel carriers will fit on this transporter.
(https://i.imgur.com/p5KbOm2.jpg)
This cannon is just a little too big, but I suppose it would be too heavy for such a vehicle anyways...so I stick to the measured dimensions.
(https://i.imgur.com/jJUkPZT.jpg)

The base plate is already cut and I cannot wait to build the other 4 parts!
(https://i.imgur.com/XucEGPj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tHzuIB5.jpg)

Life is good when I can spend time on the hobby while watching The Empire Strikes Back with my brother.
(https://i.imgur.com/ANhuy3k.jpg)
Title: Re: Rebel Cargo Carrier - scratch build - 25/12/2022
Post by: Starchaser on December 26, 2022, 02:01:49 AM: This going to be really cool. It will be fun to watch your progress on this.
Title: Re: Rebel Cargo Carrier - scratch build - 25/12/2022
Post by: Darth More on December 27, 2022, 12:49:55 PM: Thanks Starchaser! I'm absolutely hyped for this project and want to finish it as soon as possible. I got an aluminum profile plate at my local building supplies store today.
It was 17.29€ which is rather costly for what it is, but I've waited long enough to finally get one of those.
Dimensions are 50 x 25 cm for .7 mm aluminum. I might make a silicone mold of it for future projects...

(https://i.imgur.com/HieYpYb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nmlgVts.jpg)

I think it'll look good on the loading space.
Title: Re: Rebel Cargo Carrier - scratch build - 25/12/2022
Post by: Tamer on December 28, 2022, 12:13:58 PM: Wow Phillip, I am off the interwebs a couple of days and see you have gotten started on a great project.

Just awesome! Off to share this on the front pages.
Title: Re: Rebel Cargo Carrier - scratch build - 25/12/2022
Post by: binarysunset79 on December 28, 2022, 04:49:28 PM: Looks promising!
Bear in mind the one in the film has a driver's seat.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4x4zrZUv9fo/UAobmFpOybI/AAAAAAAADOM/oZwuxS4hQc8/s352/empireHothR3.jpg)
Title: Re: Rebel Cargo Carrier - scratch build - 25/12/2022
Post by: Darth More on December 29, 2022, 01:57:15 AM: binarysunset79: Thank you so much for the reminder. The model of WOTC by Hasbro from 2007 doesn't come with a seat - probably for cost cutting reasons. I'll add one anyways.

I also found some neat reference material on the STAR WARS website:

https://www.starwars.com/news/the-rebel-troop-carrier-from-echo-base-to-rancho-obi-wan

Cannot wait to start working on the Rebel Troop Transport, too!
Title: Re: Rebel Cargo Carrier - scratch build - 25/12/2022
Post by: JDeck on December 29, 2022, 08:08:12 AM: Looking forward to seeing how you build it and what techniques and materials you use. Keep us posted.
Title: Re: Rebel Cargo Carrier - scratch build - 25/12/2022
Post by: Raylen on January 01, 2023, 01:53:06 PM: Quote from: Darth More on December 25, 2022, 12:43:20 PM

Ever since I got this model by Wizards of the Coast, I wanted to build it in 1/18 scale. The Rebels deserve some ground vehicles, too, don't you think? The model for the Miniatures game is in 1/54 scale and it's technically made by Hasbro. But I doubt that Hasbro will ever give this vehicle to us for The Vintage Collection. Hopefully Hasbro will actually give us the Rebel Troop Cart mentioned above. I'm also going to build this smaller version, but for now I need a transport vehicle for Echo Base!
I hope you have fun following along my first scratch build of a Star Wars vehicle for 3.75" action figures!

Nice work. Hasbro may not touch it but I've been making this kit (along with many many more) for almost 10 years now. Check out www.holeinthegroundpro.com/dioramas.html
Title: Re: Rebel Cargo Carrier - scratch build - 25/12/2022
Post by: Darth More on January 07, 2023, 06:26:21 AM: Quote from: JDeck on December 29, 2022, 08:08:12 AM
Looking forward to seeing how you build it and what techniques and materials you use. Keep us posted.

Thanks for following the progress on this project! I fell in love with cardboard while working on the first one. The inlet of a Class II vehicle of the SOTDS line had the perfect thickness of 1 mm.
I think it's from the packaging of a Swamp Speeder. So it's technically from Hasbro. Does that count? ::)

(https://i.imgur.com/7ANIO1Z.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ho1oehf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yEcVex0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/x7OUCTI.jpg)

The projects by hobbycreations (https://www.youtube.com/@hoppyscreations/featured) have been a huge inspiratin for me! Check out his latest videos here on his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@hoppyscreations/videos).

Mapuzo, Imperial Troop Transport, from Obi-Wan Kenobi series (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WjSzYfi0zg)
double-click for full-screen view
Title: Re: Rebel Cargo Carrier - scratch build - 25/12/2022
Post by: Darth More on January 07, 2023, 06:30:41 AM: Quote from: Raylen on January 01, 2023, 01:53:06 PM
Nice work. Hasbro may not touch it but I've been making this kit (along with many many more) for almost 10 years now. Check out www.holeinthegroundpro.com/dioramas.html

Thanks, Raylen! I am aware of your amazing projects! When I come to the U.S. next time, I will buy quite a few items from you. I'm a big fan of the designs you offer, it's just that shipping to Germany is quite expensive. For now I need a cargo transporter for my Rebel Troops. The Troop cart is on my list as well. Thanks for the reminder.
Title: Re: Rebel Cargo Carrier - scratch build - 25/12/2022
Post by: Foxtrot Delta on April 03, 2023, 06:50:25 PM: Can't wait to see your finished project, so far it looks very promising.
Title: Re: Rebel Cargo Carrier - scratch build - 25/12/2022
Post by: RC-1136 on April 05, 2023, 12:24:44 PM: Very impressive! I can't imagine working with anything cardboard after discovering polystyrene. How do you get it to behave and cut so well?