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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Vehicles => Topic started by: Wookie-Balls on July 15, 2012, 11:36:25 AM

Title: WIP Action Force Jeep - "Z-Force '73" project
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 15, 2012, 11:36:25 AM: I thought that is was about time to start one of these threads!

Now I've restored quite a few vintage Kenner vehicles, however I've never attempted a full-on custom ship before.

Well here's my first, influenced by Dalmont's custom Action Fleet T-Wing, here's my 3.75" version...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/220eb0b9.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/eabb6cc7.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/b425ddb1.jpg)

Clearly still a very early WIP - I'm quite happy with the build so far, I just need to get some plasticard to finish it off.

I've utilised a lot of Darth Optimus'
'Wonderful Medical Greeblies' to try and disguise the standard X-Wing fuselage.

More pics soon...

Wb Out!!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 15, 2012, 02:26:03 PM: Really excellent project WB!

Personally I think that the old X-Wing fuselage is so un-X-wing like I wouldn't worry too much about disguising it. I think it's the perfect base for this type of custom.

Obviously looking forward to seeing this progress.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: Tamer on July 15, 2012, 06:54:13 PM: Nice.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 15, 2012, 07:18:31 PM: This is awesome Ray! Nice use of the irrigaton nozels as well. It is shaping up nicely and I can't wait to see the progress on this project.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: Tamer on July 16, 2012, 07:56:09 AM: on the front page, my comments are. Maybe today is Yoda day for me. ;D
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: r1bb1t on July 16, 2012, 12:59:59 PM: Gorgeous work so far. Saw this on FB and had to come see it here. Kudos!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: krztfr on July 16, 2012, 02:21:40 PM: Not too familar with the lore of this ship but looks good...please do a Z-95 Headhunter after this
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: bump on July 16, 2012, 03:51:37 PM: Bang on.
Can't wait to see this finished
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: Clonehead on July 16, 2012, 06:13:48 PM: Good looking build so far.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: Jakartha on July 16, 2012, 10:14:41 PM: Nice work ;)
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 20, 2012, 10:48:16 AM: Hi Guys!

Wow thanks for the really nice feedback for my T-Wing build so far. Some of you are extremely experienced shipbuilders and this is my first actual custom ship - so your words mean a lot to me!

Finished the build today and I've got my base coat on...more painting and custom decals to follow...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/03e36e4c.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/74d77572.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/270d1b3f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5dea0d7c.jpg)

All the best,

Ray
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: Mando Assasin on July 20, 2012, 12:59:49 PM: I cannot wait to see this finished! :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 20, 2012, 01:50:20 PM: Thanks Mando, here she is with her pilot...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8e0ca398.jpg)
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: Mando Assasin on July 20, 2012, 02:17:07 PM: Holy crud that is so AWESOME!!!!!! :o :o :o
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: Darth Optimus on July 21, 2012, 07:50:03 AM: Dude! This is gonna be soo awesome! Glad you found a use for some of my greeblies.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 21, 2012, 08:47:18 AM: Ray, this looks superb man! I love this soooooooo much! Can't wait to see this come together!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: Tamer on July 22, 2012, 04:15:48 AM: Ray I think this looks awesome. Going to take it back to the front page.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: Mr. Black on July 22, 2012, 06:54:41 AM: Very, very nice work, Ray. All the little bits 'n pieces add a lot of detail to her.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: Tankster on July 22, 2012, 11:37:20 AM: so perfect if this is the first cant wait to more from you cause your Good!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: ShamanLogRay on July 22, 2012, 12:37:57 PM: Very good! Much more professional than my Viper! LOL! :)
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: bump on July 23, 2012, 12:44:17 PM: Supremo indeed
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: Mungo Baobab on July 23, 2012, 03:46:32 PM: Very nice ship. Well done!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter**
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 24, 2012, 02:54:49 AM: Hey yet again!

Guys thank you so much for your words of encouragement :)

@DO it was your awesome greeblies that made this project possible!

@LE thanks buddy - this build has been quite challenging at times!

@Incom - thanks man that means a lot coming from you!

@mungo, bump & Tankster - thank you very much lads!

@SLR - matey I think that your Viper is tip-top!!

I hope to finish my T-Wing before the close of play today...

Here are two new pics with the tan highlighting completed. She's starting to take shape now...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/024aee88.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4800a74e.jpg)

I'm about to start work on the custom decals, then a final wash and she will be done!!

More soon

WB Out!!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter FINISHED!!**
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 24, 2012, 05:59:35 AM: And here's my first finished full size custom ship - The New Republic T-Wing Fighter and pilot

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ef2b779b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3f03358b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/65132a5b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/d626a203.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/48a85c70.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8a288366.jpg)

Thanks as always for looking...

WB Out!!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter FINISHED!!**
Post by: Tamer on July 24, 2012, 07:03:54 AM: Wow did that turn out nice or what! It sure doesn't look like this is your first custom vehicle the way this turned out. Back to the fp again.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter FINISHED!!**
Post by: Wreckage on July 24, 2012, 08:09:35 AM: I love this. You blended everything very well, I want to make one for myself. Was the base a normal sized X-wing? It looks like it was, I just want to make sure it wasn't one of the big ones.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter FINISHED!!**
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 24, 2012, 09:07:00 AM: Ray the T-Wing looks magnificent! WOW that wash really did the trick. Your decals look perfect . Such an awesome creation!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter FINISHED!!**
Post by: Tankster on July 24, 2012, 09:23:30 AM: Fantastic!!!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter FINISHED!!**
Post by: Poffie on July 24, 2012, 01:24:02 PM: Hey nice paint job.

I have a idea for a next restoration a : ARC-170
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter FINISHED!!**
Post by: r1bb1t on July 24, 2012, 03:07:28 PM: Gorgeous work. I love custom vehicles, especially when they are as good as this. Beautiful craftmanship on all aspects.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter FINISHED!!**
Post by: Mando Assasin on July 24, 2012, 06:45:03 PM: This is crazy awesome i love it! :) :) :) :) ;D ;D ;D ;D :D :D ;D :D ;D :D
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter FINISHED!!**
Post by: wraithnine on July 24, 2012, 10:27:27 PM: that looks superb! great work!!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter FINISHED!!**
Post by: Mr. Black on July 25, 2012, 04:04:05 AM: That turned out exceptionally cool, Ray. Great work on the assembly and finishing it off with such paintwork.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter FINISHED!!**
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 25, 2012, 01:03:14 PM: That is a bloody excellent custom creation. I love the creativity that has gone into it as you have crafted a rare and coveted vehicle.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter FINISHED!!**
Post by: Darth Optimus on July 26, 2012, 05:52:27 PM: Dude! This new build is SICK! You did an excellent job with both the build AND the paintwork.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter FINISHED!!**
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 27, 2012, 09:39:16 AM: Guys quite a few of you have replied on this thread now and I just wanted to say 'thank you' to all of you!

This was a first for me, customising a ship rather than just restoring a vintage piece. Dalmont gave me the inspiration and Darth Optimus the parts!

A lot of you are experienced custom ship builders LE, H94 and others and your work was an inspiration - as was Barry's / Jay's/ Incom's awesome paint apps!Thanks for the overly kind things that you have said about my T-Wing.

Work is going off the charts right now so I have less time than I'd like to post on this thread and your countless excellent personal ones!

Anyhoo - amongst the moments of madness I hope to get a few seconds to play with my paints / glue / Greeblies.

Ever wondered what a Classic Trilogy SW version of one of these would look like?

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/49274c12.jpg)

I have...

WB Out!!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter FINISHED!!**
Post by: Mando Assasin on July 27, 2012, 12:08:23 PM: That would be a awesome vehicle!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **New Republic T-Wing Fighter FINISHED!!**
Post by: Joerhyno on July 31, 2012, 08:38:39 PM: I really love this, it reminds me of a Battlestar Galatica Viper... but with a SW twist, lol.

Are you planning a Landspeeder all decked out with crew and extra fuel cannisters? Can't wait to see how that turns out!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 19, 2012, 07:28:03 AM: Hi again!

Here's the first WIP pics of my Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder and scouts...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B7950F39-92C4-43AB-AF8F-535AE53D25AF-2456-0000062B302CB723.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7AD5F9BB-142C-415D-AA70-16CEED7AA17F-2456-0000062B391C32CB.jpg)

I'm hoping that eventually I'll have a third Rebel Scout on a speeder bike to form a display with this vehicle.

I'll be producing my own water slide decals to finish the vehicle off and it will be mounted on flying stands!

More soon...

Ray
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: Darth Optimus on August 19, 2012, 01:08:58 PM: Sweet! Cannot wait for this new speeder to take shape.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: The Spectre on August 19, 2012, 01:20:13 PM: This is looking very cool so far.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: lostcauze501st on August 19, 2012, 01:23:43 PM: I look forward to seeing your water slide's, everything's looking awesome.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: Mando Assasin on August 19, 2012, 01:57:34 PM: These are looking awesome! ;D
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: DocOutlands on August 31, 2012, 12:55:17 PM: Go man go!! I *love* the LRDG/SAS stuff!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 01, 2012, 09:47:16 AM: Ah yes, I am loving this! Can't wait to se it come together!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: Tamer on September 01, 2012, 10:08:06 AM: Great looking project. On the front page.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on September 01, 2012, 11:58:35 AM: This is really coming together nicely ! looking forward to the completed pictures
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 10, 2012, 08:02:57 AM: I haven't had much time at all to do customising - but here is a sneaky hint at two vehicles that are on my to do list!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/35F02B07-8DFA-46D6-8EC1-9BC7BE0862F6-267-000001289EEF15DF.jpg)

Go some extensive cutting an shutting to do on these two - but hopefully they will look awesome when complete!!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 10, 2012, 08:15:07 AM: The Aliens mobile! WOW! Can't wait! and where did you get that loader? Kubricks? This is going to be awesome!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 10, 2012, 01:52:41 PM: Looking great! :D
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: krztfr on September 11, 2012, 02:11:37 PM: Spry The loader is from the old (Kenner?) Aliens line I had one of those its a fun toy
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: rossbo70 on September 28, 2012, 06:02:09 PM: I can't believe how awesome your work is!! I would love to have either version. Let me know if you would be up to a build for me and what it might cost. It would be the best addition to my Star Wars collection by far. Thanks for the great pictures. Since I've been looking at this site and all of the custom creations, I'm going to give it a go hopefully sooner than later, and you are a great inspieration with the attention to detail you show in your work. ()rr
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: krztfr on September 29, 2012, 11:57:43 AM: An idea for the line Kenner forgot you could repaint a tie bomber and give it simpler decals for a Vintage Kenner bomber
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: rossbo70 on September 29, 2012, 02:11:37 PM: That full size T-Wing is awesome!! You did a great job with the customizing and it definitley is a work of art. I have an X-Wing I would gladly donate if you decide you might do a commission piece for me. Once again, great job.xwing
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 29, 2012, 05:38:25 PM: Quote from: krztfr on September 29, 2012, 11:57:43 AM
An idea for the line Kenner forgot you could repaint a tie bomber and give it simpler decals for a Vintage Kenner bomber

Lol great minds!! I have a TIE Bomber and it is my only remaining modern TIE, having switched mine over to vintage pieces. I was looking at it the other day and thinking I could retro-ize that bad boy!

And darn it krztfr I think I shall bloody well do it!!!

Rossbo70 you have a PM my friend! :)
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **Rebel Long Range Desert Recon Speeder**
Post by: rossbo70 on September 29, 2012, 06:29:22 PM: Thanks for the reply, I'm not sure what the PM stands for, (still new to some of the acronyms), but if you do decide to do a commission piece on the T-Wing fighter, let me know and I'll help with what parts I can offer, like the X-Wing I have. Can't quit looking at your pics. ()rr
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **MASK Condor restoration**
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 01, 2012, 05:25:07 AM: Hey RossBo70 a PM is a private message (check the top of your page.) Are you based in the States?

Anyways...I wasn't sure where to post this at first, but I guess the vehicle section is best!! These are pics from a M.A.S.K Condor and Brad Turner that I've just completed. The vehicle had some paint rubs repaired and a full set of new decals. Brad had his Mask cut down and a repaint (over some really bad marker work I did as a kid!!!) Enjoy...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2535A243-0143-4E27-BD5C-977F1762CCBA-2876-000004DB70DCC017.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/BF281D9E-5E5A-4B8A-B982-1ACDEBA57A49-2876-000004DB9C4D38D7.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B74BFE03-52A0-4E6E-B721-CCC77D42E2BC-2876-000004DB7CBBC0F8.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9F53C21E-47C7-4217-9E74-2ECA62302F43-2876-000004DB87085A0D.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/FC14F1DC-136C-4E4A-A75C-F5B5433427BF-2876-000004DB91FA24E9.jpg)

Thanks as always

Ray
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **MASK Condor restoration**
Post by: krztfr on October 01, 2012, 05:53:15 AM: Love MASK and this was one of the figures I wanted so bad...you make it look fresh out of the box man
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **MASK Condor restoration**
Post by: wraithnine on October 01, 2012, 06:10:05 AM: I had loads of MASK stuff when I was younger ( inc this one ) nice one !
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **MASK Condor restoration**
Post by: Mando Assasin on October 01, 2012, 01:39:34 PM: Love this!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **MASK Condor restoration**
Post by: Darth Optimus on October 01, 2012, 02:59:29 PM: DUDE! An actual Power Loader! AND an APC! What line is that from? Gonna be awesome! Love the USCM stuff (if ya didn't know already).

Also, I totally had that MASK set as a wee lad. Looks minty fresh! Nice work.
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **MASK Condor restoration**
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 01, 2012, 07:18:53 PM: So awesome that you restored another treasure from your childhood. This thing looks like you just pulled it from the box!
Title: Re: WB's Custom Vehicles **MASK Condor restoration**
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 01, 2012, 11:38:51 PM: Hey DO

The Powerloader is from the Kenner Aliens line and the APC is a GI Joe RHINO.

Am quite annoyed at myself as I did own a load more MASK toys but in a mad moment I sold them all on the 'bay! May need to track down a Thunderhawk again. However I do still have my vintage Optimus Prime almost ready to restore as well!

Thanks for watching!

Ray
Title: Re: WB's Vehicle Workshop ** Vintage Optimus Prime Restoration **
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 03, 2012, 01:41:17 AM: Glad to see there are some other old MASK fans on here too! I must grab me a Thunderhawk and Gator to work on at some point!

Carrying on with fixing up my old toys for the upcoming Wookie-Cave here is my next project...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/983469FB-3ACA-4839-8DF9-1B65B0E8C581-764-0000010B089D5E7A.jpg)

This guy will be getting a total takedown and rebuild. I'll be replacing all of the broken / missing parts with an eBay donor and adding new stickers to Prime himself (the trailer seems ok!)
Title: Re: WB's Vehicle Workshop ** Vintage Optimus Prime Restoration **
Post by: Mando Assasin on October 03, 2012, 04:27:02 AM: OH my gosh cannot wait to see this! ;D
Title: Re: WB's Vehicle Workshop ** Vintage Optimus Prime Restoration **
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on October 03, 2012, 07:23:13 AM: Now your talking Good ole Optimus Prime. this i am really looking forward to seeing completed... Art
Title: Re: WB's Vehicle Workshop ** Vintage Optimus Prime Restoration **
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 09, 2012, 12:08:44 AM: Ok folks I finished Optimus last night and here's a few pics...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/CEF4520A-A021-4D3E-B4D7-83AB28CE4BCB-669-000000FF53866BBA.jpg)
Broken smoke stack

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B674F1D2-FEF9-41F4-8076-5E7277D31510-669-000000FF665E21F0.jpg)
Broken fender

I bought a replacement OP from EBay and did a total take down. Sadly as I haven't found a decent chrome paint I've used silver and a gloss varnish. However strangely enough he now looks more like his cartoon version!

I was really surprised by the quality of engineering that went into these early TFs, unlike today's efforts which are normally just ball joint sockets, swivels and kibble!! I'm mean look at these shots of OP's arms

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/EB97744A-8115-4330-9FFA-162E15527F3B-669-0000010185DA379D.jpg)

I've restickered the whole cab, replaced missing parts like Roller, missiles, trailer door, fists and rifle. Photos to follow tonight!!

Thanks as always,

Ray
Title: Re: WB's Vehicle Workshop ** Vintage Optimus Prime Restoration **
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 09, 2012, 08:23:44 AM: And here is the big dude in all his glory! Just go some minor feet paintwork to touch up!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/D8EED835-D374-4077-AA38-A7C5495D64D7-319-00000020590FBCCD.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/059D13BD-9161-4C5E-878B-1CBB4D01D7FB-319-0000002066B1333B.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/17ED3C1E-50E9-4633-9FF9-7396441020BC-319-0000002074E83C38.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/31513E76-80D2-4B59-B8E4-C39DF6741EC7-319-000000207D2B9017.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0B25DDFF-0601-458E-B5FA-1412F5EC7952-319-0000002084BDA3F5.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/C0DCAF82-8E9E-4722-B37C-81B3F273A968-319-000000208B9A07AE.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/28D994AE-42D3-4439-8798-9A0ED9A0E1D8-319-0000002092F4E4F2.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/AB2F2A4A-118F-49B4-BEE2-BE63C60E5526-319-0000002099F6AC5B.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/F6DF144E-D42B-46F3-AF40-7BA20C2F0798-319-00000020A1231042.jpg)

Yeah I know he's not SW, but he was a birthday present from my mum when I was a youngster! Looking forward to finally displaying him with my other G1 TFs!!
Title: Re: WB's Vehicle Workshop ** Vintage Optimus Prime Restoration **
Post by: flaccideagle on October 09, 2012, 09:19:47 AM: Nice restoration on this!

If you need a chrome spraypaint, try Rustoleum "Plastic" brand, I think the color is called "Gloss Silver" or "metallic silver" - I got it at Home Depot in the states - it is an acrylic glossy silver that *should* match Primes smokestacks.

Also Krylon has an enamel spraypaint I've used many, many times on vintage TFs, Takara, and Bandai stuff to fix vac-plated toy parts. It works great but it *will* react with some plastics, especially the cheaper model-kit type, so try it out on a scrap piece first. Worked great on old Takara Diaclone stuff but reacted badly with some vintage Bandai parts.

You did a great job on this guy, he looks really clean and nice!
Title: Re: WB's Vehicle Workshop ** Vintage Optimus Prime Restoration **
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 10, 2012, 01:40:42 AM: Thanks FE, I shall have a good look for those paints here in the UK! Feels good to have completed OP after all these years of him laying in a dust covered box up inside the loft! He is back on display with my other Autobots now...
Title: Re: WB's Vehicle Workshop ** Vintage Optimus Prime Restoration **
Post by: Tamer on October 10, 2012, 04:54:43 AM: This was one I always wanted as a kid and never got. It is nice to see it in its glory. On the front page.
Title: Re: WB's Vehicle Workshop ** Vintage Optimus Prime Restoration **
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 10, 2012, 05:06:07 AM: Looks great! Awesome work Ray!
Title: Re: WB's Vehicle Workshop ** Vintage Optimus Prime Restoration **
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on October 10, 2012, 06:14:17 AM: Ray, You have done it once again !!! i was waiting to see this update. Optimus was may favorite from the transformers , and you have done an excellent job restoring him !!! all the best... Art
Title: Re: WB's Vehicle Workshop ** Vintage Optimus Prime Restoration **
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 10, 2012, 10:40:04 AM: Thanks for the FP Tamer :)

And thanks to you guys as usual! It seems that every day I get a new a crazy idea for a custom project...

Well here's today's!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/EEE269E2-E81C-4E60-AC04-282E0BAACFAF-276-00000016D60B9114.jpg)

I'm having some building work done at the moment and to facilitate this I've had to clear out my garage. In doing so I found my four Action Fleet Rebel Star Fighters! "So what?" you may say.

Well you all know that I can now produce my own vintage decals and water slide transfers, so what I'm going to do is this!

Repaint and slightly mod the AF ships, print mini versions of the vintage kenner decals!!!

Yes that's right - rather than go with ultra realistic paint jobs these guys are going to look like shrunken versions of their 1970s-1980's cousins!!!

Yeah I'm a bit odd, I know...I also like Ez Cheese...
Title: Re: Action Fleet meets Vintage Kenner???
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 22, 2012, 06:07:53 AM: A long time ago in a galaxy far away there was the 1970's (just ask a few of us about them if you're too young to remember!) bad hair, good rock music and other assorted awesomeness, including my favourite era of SW toys!

I was going to junk a few Action Fleet ships I found laying about - instead I decided to retro them up! Here is the first...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/74CD7FC5-D7C8-46E2-B839-5FB8C6566401-2968-00000475B6360BCA.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/40B39BCD-893E-490E-94D8-CC4B346D714E-2968-00000475C4A3A0AB.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/82C62561-BAB1-4363-9E34-1E0F910CC759-2968-00000475CD468503.jpg)

The paint job is nice and simple - no washing or dry brushing needed! The decals are actual scaled down copies of the Kenner originals and produced as water slide decals by my own hand! The Y-Wing is next, thanks for looking!!!
Title: Re: Action Fleet meets Vintage Kenner???
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 22, 2012, 06:26:44 AM: Oh my Ray, That is fan-frickin-tastic! Love it!
Title: Re: Action Fleet meets Vintage Kenner???
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 22, 2012, 01:52:52 PM: Oh, just a sweet idea, and so very well done! I bet Hasbro would be able to sell a few of those if they produced them. I really like the signature black laser cannons, it makes the transformation instantly recognizable.

PS, I had better feature this on the Front Page before Tamer gets his grubby hands on it ;)

J
Title: Re: Action Fleet meets Vintage Kenner???
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on October 22, 2012, 07:59:27 PM: Ray I am loving the retro vibe you got going on the falcon, optimus prime and now the ships !!! I really enjoy your updates man keep them coming ....Art
Title: Re: Action Fleet meets Vintage Kenner???
Post by: Mr. Black on October 26, 2012, 11:37:17 AM: Love the retro look on that X-Wing, Ray! Will you also tackle the TIE Bomber? I just love the fact that the Die-Cast TIE Bomber is such an incredibly rare item, especially a carded one ;)
Title: Re: Action Fleet meets Vintage Kenner???
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 26, 2012, 01:52:05 PM: Thanks Art ole buddy! And H94 thanks for the FP!

I plan to eventually retrovert the following...

B-Wing
A-Wing
Y-Wing (next)
Snowspeeder (need to buy)
Millenium Falcon (need to buy)
Slave-1 (need to buy)

I'm not going to tackle the Imp fighters as they panels are moulded so the Kenner wing decals wouldn't really work :(

And Mr B - once I get my hands on a pair of vintage Vader TIE fighter wings I'm going to tackle a Vintage Kenner 3/34" sized TIE Bomber!!
Title: Re: Action Fleet meets Vintage Kenner???
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 27, 2012, 02:22:26 AM: I just got my paws on an Action Fleet Snowspeeder yay!

I still need the other ships and an extra stand if anyone has one!
Title: Re: Action Fleet meets Vintage Kenner???
Post by: wraithnine on October 27, 2012, 04:37:27 AM: i love action fleet (i have about 40 odd plus multiples) love the ships so far Ray
Title: Re: Action Fleet meets Vintage Kenner??? New WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 01, 2012, 09:25:15 AM: Jay I'm in the market for a Falcon if you have a complete one you fancy letting go? And a spare fighter stand and rebel pilot???

And here's my next WIP

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/E8307B7D-376A-4A34-9F3A-3BD5E3F629EB-1493-000001FEA037045D.jpg)
Title: Re: Action Fleet meets Vintage Kenner??? New WIP
Post by: wraithnine on November 01, 2012, 02:13:22 PM: unfortunatley i only have one falcon ,sorry ,i can do the stand though and the Y-wing looks awesome mate
Title: Re: Action Fleet meets Vintage Kenner??? New WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 02, 2012, 05:52:32 AM: A stand would be brilliant Jay, just let me know how much you want for it!

Here's the Y-Wing with the mini Kenner stickers added - I just have to finish the paint job on the guns, engines and tails!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5AB98D8B-253D-4FEC-B926-63C7B2808AFE-1886-0000030746F99175.jpg)
Title: Re: Action Fleet meets Vintage Kenner??? New WIP
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 05, 2012, 09:29:57 AM: That is looking sharp Ray!
Title: Re: Action Fleet meets Vintage Kenner??? New WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 05, 2012, 10:30:47 AM: Cheers LE!

I'll have the Y-Wing finished tomorrow morning (UK Time) and will post up the finished pics then....

I've managed to get my hands on...

Snowspeeder
Millenium Falcon
Slave-1

All of which will be getting the mini Kenner treatment as well!! Next up will be the Snowspeeder
Title: Re: Y-Wing Vintage Kenner/AF crossover complete!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 07, 2012, 03:47:22 AM: Here's the next of my mini Kenner/AF crossovers the Y-Wing

This one was far more challenging than the X-Wing due to the large number of small decals and the hollowing out of the tails. (In retrospect I should have taken more time with these!)

Still she's done and I'm almost happy with her! Next up? Snowspeeder I guess!!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/92AF5D4C-E358-4408-A377-C299DFF14780-128-00000020EAD84BD0.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/454D6E57-DC27-4C2A-AA0E-A8E020696DB5-128-00000020E35DB2D0.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4AAE4EC8-1DD3-474D-8229-3662F5207D50-128-00000020DA94B663.jpg)

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Y-Wing Vintage Kenner/AF crossover complete!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 07, 2012, 05:29:40 AM: She looks great Ray! That last pic is my favorite! Looks like she is descending on the Death Star trench! Very miny mate!
Title: Re: Y-Wing Vintage Kenner/AF crossover complete!
Post by: wraithnine on November 07, 2012, 06:18:48 AM: looks superb!
Title: Re: Y-Wing Vintage Kenner/AF crossover complete!
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 08, 2012, 05:10:41 PM: WOW! you've done an amazing job. This is such a great project.
Title: Re: Y-Wing Vintage Kenner/AF crossover complete!
Post by: Tamer on November 10, 2012, 07:29:51 AM: Wow, that looks great too. You are full of great custom items lately.
Title: Re: Snowspeeder Vintage Kenner/AF crossover WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 28, 2012, 06:00:08 AM: Well I've been cracking on with my latest Action Fleet Retro Project...

I've now completed the X-Wing and Y-Wing, next up is the Snowspeeder. I loved the Kenner Toy as a kid and after the hard work on the Y-Wing this one is shaping up to be nice and easy! Just got the decals and some minor paintwork to do...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/50EF62F1-D5C8-46F8-B856-EE466DF2FD2D-1530-00000231A4961E53.jpg)

I've also managed to get my hands on a few more pieces so expect this project to include

X, Y, A and B wings
Snowspeeder
The Falcon
Slave-1
AT-AT
AT-ST
Landspeeder

I've even got a few spares left over now, including a 'duel pack' ROTJ Falcon with General Lando and Rebel Commando, also a T16 Skyhopper if anyone fancies a trade?

I'll finish the Snowspeeder later today :)
Title: Re: Snowspeeder Vintage Kenner/AF crossover FINISHED!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on December 01, 2012, 08:16:08 AM: And here she is!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/241C5056-F4DB-4FBA-88DE-C895DCBDE214-488-00000036BCB2AEF4.jpg)

An Action Fleet Snowspeeder complete with retro paint job and mini Kenner vintage style decals!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/C498FCCC-CE13-4076-9380-A248336A57B6-488-00000036D2F4C4F0.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/EA097C83-0BC0-4625-906A-2A41CAAC7DB2-488-00000036CBD8909D.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/19270195-0B11-4C35-9F6A-7F47395392C2-488-00000036C4A0B2C6.jpg)

I'm really happy with how this little ship came out, all that remains is to paint the harpoon gun, landing skid and varnish the whole thing...

What do you want to see next, a Falcon, Slave-1, B-Wing, or A-Wing in this mini retro style?

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Snowspeeder Vintage Kenner/AF crossover FINISHED!
Post by: Tamer on December 02, 2012, 01:17:21 PM: Oh yeah, looks good to me. On the front page.
Title: Re: Snowspeeder Vintage Kenner/AF crossover FINISHED!
Post by: dr0d26 on December 02, 2012, 07:55:40 PM: looking really good man.. you have inspired me to start working on ships as well.. :D
Title: Re: Snowspeeder Vintage Kenner/AF crossover FINISHED!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on December 08, 2012, 06:36:41 AM: Thanks guys! Stand by for a few pics of my latest acquisitions!!
Title: Re: Snowspeeder Vintage Kenner/AF crossover FINISHED!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on December 08, 2012, 06:37:33 AM: Hiya!

Been busy with work recently but here's my latest AF loot that will eventually be retro fitted as mini Kenner!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/CDE3CC00-4FD3-405C-AB2E-CD9E92557ECC-1617-00000330DDFA0324.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/A24DE92D-3246-492F-8B36-61C263BCE3E7-1617-00000330D4FCC0C5.jpg)

Some of this stuff will be spare tho - such as the T-16 Skyhopper and the Cinema Duel Falcon

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7ECCC278-4C76-4C62-8D27-43F89E0D9159-1617-00000330C2FF70F8.jpg)
(No stand or mini figs)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4722ECEF-639A-42A6-9AAE-A32B48A6D366-1617-00000330CBFE914A.jpg)
(No stand, but exclusive mini figs included)

And also these loose mini figures

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/FBE2F1B4-F48A-493A-84C2-62D1219AAF56-1617-00000330B91CB404.jpg)

Here's my AF wanted list

1.) AT-AT display base
2.) ANH Leia mini figure
3.) 2 x AF stand (normal type - both parts)

Let me know if you want to make a deal - if you can supply the three required bases and a Leia you get both the above ships and all minifigs in the last picture!!!!!

And stand by for more Mini-Kenner goodness!!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Action Fleet Vintage Falcon Kenner Style WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on December 23, 2012, 12:58:40 PM: Hey guys,

Here's my latest Mini Kenner Vintage AF crossover....

The Millenium Falcon, complete with a set of mini Kenner decals. Here's a WIP shot

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/71BB820C-3448-4371-A700-312D95229AD3-569-0000019F1CC87045.jpg)

Final pics tomorrow!

Thanks for stopping by...

Ray
Title: Re: Action Fleet Vintage Falcon Kenner Style WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on December 24, 2012, 06:33:23 AM: Ok here's the Falcon (minus some minor paintwork)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6746B05D-6699-4B07-8FE7-96F3FA3B714B-930-000002749FECCC3A.jpg)

I masked off the cockpit and side panels of the ship (to simulate the slighter softer and lighter plastic parts on the full size Kenner toy) the rest of the ship was repainted to match the colour of the 1970's toy.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9D379D6F-03FA-43BA-9360-5E1D6B0F4B9D-930-00000274A70AFBEF.jpg)

I cut down the top cannon and removed the bottom one for a better match to the Kenner ship. I still need to paint the cannon and landing gear though!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/BB578F1A-3327-4E1D-B5BF-ED3A242F7854-930-00000274AFA26766.jpg)

On the back I've resized the engine stickers to allow them to fit into the groove at the rear of the AF toy...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/004AB6A6-5ED0-49F6-8C16-374F7A059FAB-930-00000274B7710C12.jpg)

And the outside of the ship has a full set of hand cut, shrunken Kenner stickers laser printed onto water slide decal paper.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2F104DE7-8C6B-46AB-B8FE-377371E2C8D2-930-00000274BFA7E7C2.jpg)

Over all - once again I'm pleasantly surprised at how the final AF ship came out!

Next up? Some Walker action....

Merry Christmas to all Yarders and your families!
Title: Re: Action Fleet Vintage Falcon Kenner Style WIP
Post by: Tamer on December 24, 2012, 06:58:50 AM: Wow Ray, you are leaving no stone unturned with these. Love those little stickers too. Back on the front page.

I posted this on the Classic Star Wars Page yesterday too to showcase vintage customzing.
Title: Re: Action Fleet Vintage Falcon Kenner Style WIP
Post by: BlackThorne on December 24, 2012, 08:56:10 AM: Nice work on the Falcon, thats my favorite ship. Keep coming more cool action fleet ships!
Title: Re: Action Fleet Vintage Falcon Kenner Style WIP
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 24, 2012, 10:37:35 AM: Beautiful work Ray! Really loving this vehicle conversion project of yours!
Title: Re: WIP Action Force Jeep - "Z-Force '73" project
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 24, 2013, 07:21:11 AM: First update here in ages!!

I haven't got round to finishing that speeder yet by here is something else at the WIP stage...

Here in the UK before GI Joe we had 'Action Force' made by Palitoy (who also held the UK Star Wars licence)

Originally AF was split into SAS Force, Q Force (sea), Space Force and Z Force (Infantry)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/98EE18EB-E09A-45EC-BCA5-B464E8605D55-537-000000DD4D5BF63B_zpsc63237cb.jpg)

I've decided to take an AF Z Force jeep and mod it using modern Joes to represent a more realistic take on Z-Force based on the British Army circa the early 1970's!!

Eventually this will be part of a dio with the jeep and Z-Force troops including a radio operator and a section gunner with GPMG.

I'm modding the vests and pouches to look like British flak jackets an 58 pattern webbing of the era and I've tracked down the correct 1/18 rifles (or kit bashed them!) for use with the figures!

More soon,

Ray
Title: Re: WIP Action Force Jeep - "Z-Force '73" project
Post by: Tamer on April 24, 2013, 07:26:11 AM: This sounds like a pretty daggone nice project.
Title: Re: WIP Action Force Jeep - "Z-Force '73" project
Post by: r1bb1t on April 26, 2013, 10:45:21 AM: I especially like your AF vehicles. Very well done on all of your vehicles, mate.
I am also a fan of the OT AF, and have several that I adore. I have the smaller and the larger Falcon. The larger Falcon was purchased when released for $30 US. I heard, I think, back then that they made an electronic one as well for $50, but back then you could get the 3 3/4 scale for the same price. I love the larger version for AF, and wired and weathered mine about a year ago for my Echo Base interior (that I keep procrastinating on) as well as a Y Wing and X Wing (no wiring on these, just weathering).
I originally passed on the TIE Defender, but later found one at a flea market and purchased for the original retail price of $10. I have always passed on the AF Super Star Destroyer (which is always expensive on ebay as it's rare) because I never liked the scale in comparison of the AF Star Destroyer. I never sell toys, and I am totally against profiting from SW, so when I see the Super SD around, I just usually pass the info on. Saw it only a few times (original retail, original retail clearance sale, and in a comic shop). I never buy things to resell. I'm just weird like that.

Sorry for the blather. Great work, Ray!

Barry