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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Vehicles => Topic started by: RC-1136 on August 21, 2019, 10:06:49 AM
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This is a new project I've taken up and couldn't pass on. I managed to snag one of these bad boys for about $9.00 with shipping. I'm going to weather it in a similar process to my AT-ST and will share my progress on here as I get into the painting process. Waiting for it to arrive in my mailboox now. I'll also have a custom BARC trooper to go with it...might turn him into a commander. He's the yellow BARC Trooper from the Order 66 Jedi two-pack.
This is an example of the vehicle I'll be working on:
(https://i.imgur.com/b4xVsdC.jpg)
Steps:
1.) Disassembly to remove wheels/weird parts.
2.) Super gluing the entire thing together, using putty on seams/screw holes, and sanding.
3.) Paint application and weathering
4.) Sealing paint with application of mod podge to prevent paint wear/rubbing.
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Sounds like a fun project.
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I'm looking forward to following your progress! Thank you for sharing the steps you follow! I'm currently working on two repaints of an AT-RT and a BARC Speeder. So filling the screw holes is definitely one interesting add before repainting. So thank you so much for that great advice!
- Philipp
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Sounds like a fun project.
It very much will be!
I'm looking forward to following your progress! Thank you for sharing the steps you follow! I'm currently working on two repaints of an AT-RT and a BARC Speeder. So filling the screw holes is definitely one interesting add before repainting. So thank you so much for that great advice!
- Philipp
You're welcome, Philipp. It's the simple things that make a big difference. Also making sure wash gets into paneling lines, to give the impression of wear and tear. Imperfection is the name of the game. If you ever want tutorial videos of people I learned to paint from, let me me know
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I need to re-do the Colonial red markings on the front, but this is what I have so far.
(https://i.imgur.com/9fwHOz3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9np4rto.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NOWB6bt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Am8ZNCZ.jpg)
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You know what? I flippin’ LOVE this Speeder! I had no clue in which direction you were going to take this bad boy and I really like the design!
I mean this could’ve been a space pirate Speeder or something, too...
Awesome choice of colors - great paint job so far!
Seeing the modified BARC Trooper on his BARC Speeder makes me bark myself in excitement! I might sound silly, but I’m not exaggerating here! I love this project! Plain awesome, mate!
That’s all I gotta say. Thanks! For sharing.
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Yeah, it really works with your Trooper. Great work.
Off to share.
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Here is the finished product:
(https://i.imgur.com/JnKtbMR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gQlYu0S.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/V5UKqw0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/v2CVvQG.jpg)
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Shows you what this vehicle can really become. Wow, it really looks great. I really like the Trooper too. Off to share.
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Shows you what this vehicle can really become. Wow, it really looks great. I really like the Trooper too. Off to share.
I really like the standard worn/damaged look this has. The color scheme is in typical Republic colors.
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Which paints did you use for the Republic Red and Grey, then? They look spot on!
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Which paints did you use for the Republic Red and Grey, then? They look spot on!
I kind of color matched and experimented to get the colors right.
Essentially, your mix for the Republic armor grey is like 75% white/25% black.
As for the red, it's about 65% brown, 35% red.
I use acrylic liquitex paint.
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I really like the standard worn/damaged look this has. The color scheme is in typical Republic colors.
I really like the worn look too. Personalizes it up a bit. I dream of one day doing a walker like this (really pitted and battled) and perhaps do some custom nose art on it (probably a clear sticker transfer).
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I really like the standard worn/damaged look this has. The color scheme is in typical Republic colors.
I really like the worn look too. Personalizes it up a bit. I dream of one day doing a walker like this (really pitted and battled) and perhaps do some custom nose art on it (probably a clear sticker transfer).
Right with you on that. I really wish I could get my hands on the vintage Republic gunship. But for $600 per gunship, that's never going to happen.
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We need to make sure on our next round of ask Hasbro we ask if we can get a rerelease or a new gunship. What in your opinion was the best one?
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We need to make sure on our next round of ask Hasbro we ask if we can get a rerelease or a new gunship. What in your opinion was the best one?
Easily the Vintage Collection one. It has accurate, life to scale ball turrets, more realistic sculpted bombs and missiles, and amazing decals. Plus comes with a few figures to crew your Butcher Bird (neat name given by the Geonosians).
View these photos:
(https://i.imgur.com/nTPK4Ww.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dReWKBh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GyL8CPp.jpg)
I would love to see a re-release, because the post-sale market is untouchable. Even when it hit shelves (I never saw them near me anywhere in central Florida), but the pricepoint was a bit high. $125, I believe? I have to completely rely on the post-sale market, because nothing ever comes here to shelves. If it finally makes it, E-bay scalpers clear the shelves or they only get at most 1-3 units per month. Ridiculous!
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I agree Clanleader! The Vintage Collection release is easily the most accurate one andbest value for the $119.99 for which it retailed for back in 2013.
Thanks for providing those pictures! I've never seen one in person. The ball turrets are definitely to scale, but the Gunship still based on its very first release back in 2002 looks small next to them. That's why I'd be all in for an all-new release! Hasbro have given us 7 beautiful versions of this awesome vehicle. And they look all great, but are more to 1/24 scale.
If the Republic Gunship (or even the LAAT/c) will be a possible HasLab project in the future, I'd back at least five of them. I wrote more on this here:
http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=9440.msg213041#msg213041
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Yeah, that has to be the best one. Wish it were a bit bigger. We need to push Hasbro with our Q and A from here on out each time to make one.
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I managed to snag a Republic Gunship for $350.
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Holy Bantha, mate! Congratulations! I hope it’s the Vintage Collection one! Awesome! That’s definitely better than 700 bucks!
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Holy Bantha, mate! Congratulations! I hope it’s the Vintage Collection one! Awesome! That’s definitely better than 700 bucks!
It was! ()rr I got super lucky on that bid. That's definitely not a bad price point.
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Good for you. I haven't seen a gunship in awhile.
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Good for you. I haven't seen a gunship in awhile.
I got lucky on Ebay. I haven't seen one in person since 2006-2008.