The Imperial Shipyards
Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Vehicles => Topic started by: krztfr on January 17, 2012, 10:15:57 PM
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I picked up a snow mobile toy from Goodwill today and desided that I would try a vehicle so heres what I got so far...(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6718482153_655df7a92a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6718482153/)
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I found this ship at goodwill today for a dollar so I got it, however I have no idea what I could do with it...the interior is nice and huge but maybe too big?(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7111057303_ac847558af.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7111057303/)
Size comparision with CW Mace(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7232/7111057309_622539c70c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7111057309/)
interiors (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/7111057317_669b99d2fb.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7111057317/)
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I'll tell ya what to do, sell it to me! HAHA I would gut it and build a floor that would make it 2 levels and the ship would always stand up.
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Nice swoop wip!, Cool that is krypto's ship, AWESOME! you could add some star trek chairs/consoles from the 2009 movie toyline and paint it silver plus other colors, or you can make it a rust bucket for some villians ! ;D
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Nice swoop! ;D ;D
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That rocket has so much potential, my mind is blown with ideas, your gonna have alot of fun with that ;D
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I'm going for a Whitewitch mark 2....or might just make a Whitewitch inspired landspeeder....originly was a Spiderman race car
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Looking good :D
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Nice look to this vehicle! Again I am loving this, yet another piece of vehicle fodder I have never seen. It has some nice details already, cool panel lines to work with. Do you plan to add random bits to this thing or are you ready for paint?
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Nice look to this vehicle! Again I am loving this, yet another piece of vehicle fodder I have never seen. It has some nice details already, cool panel lines to work with. Do you plan to add random bits to this thing or are you ready for paint?
I still have things to do to it, I have to cover some big holes on the sides and I'm playing with the idea of detailing the controls and body
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I looked at that Spiderman car the other day and *knew* someone needed to turn it into something fabulous! Looks like you are off to a great start with it.
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Can't wait for the finished product!
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I got a Cap. American tank for ten dollars at Target thought it looked clone wars-ish... and I was some what disappointed it had two doors that lead to plastic walls...so I cut out the walls
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Loaded up with troopers
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Impressive....most impressive. I like this. I can almost see the Rebels filling their underwear ;D
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cool idea!
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@Wardog I was impressed myself cuz its first time I worked with styrene...I love this stuff
@wheeljack Thanks
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Looks like it will become a very cool vehicle! Can't wait to see more!
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@ Spry Would love to do more but I'm at a stand still I'm trying to figure out how to make a hinge system for two seat on the "bed" of the tank so two troopers can sit or have four standing
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I can try to offer suggestions if you post some close up pics of what you are trying to do. You can use jewelry box hinges or glue styrene rod to the part and make some "U" shaped pieces to glue to the frame that does not move.
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I'm stuck on a few problems here
The huge unprotected gap and how the driver sits too low to see anyways
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The guns just dont seem right to me and the main one seems a bit small and awkward looking for a tank gun
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Originally the gunner was standing well now I need to figure out how to make him sit....is it wierd that his feet are in the face of the guy on the bottom?
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And finally I'm not sure to go with a bench style or two seperate seats that way they can look out on each side....
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plus how to put them on a hinge so I can fit 4 clones in there
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Heres two speeders I'm going to also work on
This one is from a power ranger toy I'm thinking of Princess Leia's personal Coruscant speeder
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And this one is for my moisture farmer to get from vaporator to vaporator
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Ok I got he chair hinge figured out
Prototype
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I originally wanted this to be able to be something escorting the Turbo Tank and keep up with the speed how ever I got a wild idea and want to know if I should keep the wheels or make it a walker?
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If ever in doubt, go Walker! ;D
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OK, I am Jealous of you finding tose 2 awesome little speeders! I really love that second one! Great idea to hook up some moisture farmer with that inclosed ride! If you ever get tired of is please sell it to me!
Not sure about the legs. I could see removing the wheels, adding engins/cargo boxes and making it a battle tank like vehicle.
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I say a walker would be neat!
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I prefer to see walkers used by the empire, huge slow moving machines to strike fear in the enemy. Clones of the Republic fought robots that had no fear so they used lighting war tactics to hit hard and fast where it hurt the enemy the most just like thier Jedi generals did.
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Needed a small break from tank so I added a means of stearing and some small details
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Two pieces put together
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These were a perfect fit and they swivel still not to mention they look Clone Wars-ish so they will stay
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I figured due to not having the proper style legs I will keep it a tank until I find them...Now which gun looks better?
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Or...?
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These vehicles are looking sweet!
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Just a little update on green speeder
Cut off the extra plastic on bottom and made it lower, added alittle detail, and made a storage or smugglers hatch
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New bike in the making
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Oh yea! Very nice work on your little speeder. That swoop bike will be very cool using the Crowd Control Troopers backpak.
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That bike is cool! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Almost ready
Its a dual altitude bike most popular on Nar Shaada it can go low altitudes like on tatooine but can go in high altitudes like Coruscant ant Nar Shaada
Low altitude mode
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High altitude mode
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Cool!
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Any updates on that Captain America Walker? That looks too cool!
I was just digging around and found that backpack and was like, "what's this? It looks like some sort of swoop", lol... too funny. Can't wait to see that one finished too.
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Any updates on that Captain America Walker? That looks too cool!
I was just digging around and found that backpack and was like, "what's this? It looks like some sort of swoop", lol... too funny. Can't wait to see that one finished too.
Not really.. I had found a better backrest for the main bench I made so ripped it out plus I decided on a new main gun which I have yet to post still not too sure about making it into a walker either legs make it look like a giant metal frog or something plus wheels are riveted on. The swoop has a nice gloss black coat over it but I'm not skilled enough to add details.
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Well heres the bike with a basic paint job for now.
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And now the new gun for the tank.
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These are looking really cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D
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Update on speeder and tank
Fix the nose now not so blocky
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Took the wheels off whats the best way of attaching the legs? Glue seem like it might be too week.
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And I gave my old POTF2 AT-AT to my son but I never liked how a troop carrier didn't have much room for troops so I took out the lights and sounds gimmick...made a makeshift cover for the floor hopefully I can get a vintage battery cover...Plus turn the useless door into another playable platform
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Awesome
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Great idea on that AT-AT Side Door!
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I'm lovi'n the walker! ;D ;D
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Thanks guys I had a sneaking suspension you would like it Tamer
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Thanks guys I had a sneaking suspension you would like it Tamer
That I did. Had to put it on the fp. ;)
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DUDE! That variable geometry speeder is so awesome! I have one of those backpacks clogging up the parts bin, what a cool use for it! Also, I really dig the AT-AT mod. I'm doing something similar for the total AT-AT repaint I'm slowly working on. I also dig the mods to the Cap'n America vehicle. Keep up the good work!
I've never tried to add legs to somethin' before, but screws or magnets seem like two good options.
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I haven't worked on anything in about a month and was getting restless so I stopped procrastinating
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Project still moving forward
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I updated the back rest on the new bench
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Working on the turret seat
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Front view
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Also added detailing on the sides but no pics yet
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Yepper, like the legs. Looks much better imo.
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OH my word this looking to be a awesome project! :D
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On the front page.
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What a great update ! i like the battle droid getting crushed lol a nice touch
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Man that is super awesome cant wait to see more. :o :o :o
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Found this justice league toy at goodwill decided it looked like it could come from Naboo so why not make it a new Naboo fighter?
i took out the interior and put in a vintage Y-wing chair then foddered up the inside...
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And when done the new wings and guns
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Looking sweet! ;D
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Nice! That one does look nabooish.
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Great find! Looks like it will fit in your SW verse perfectly!
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looks great! you gonna paint it up in the yellow and silver scheme?
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Yes! A new Naboo fighter would be an excellent choice!
That's fun to say..."new Naboo", lol.
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Been in the process of moving so now able to get back to business been trying my hand at painting I heard yellow is difficult but I think it turned out great I used Krylon Fusion paints (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8202/8221009576_8f59db1e1e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/8221009576/)
missing some pieces cuz of the move I'm having difficulty finding them...any tips on how to make straight clean lines?
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And how do you avoid/solve these?
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and for fun
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And what can I buy at walmart to use as a sealer?
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I say leave the scuffs and scrapes makes it look like its seen battle, Awesome paint apps!
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Still cant find missing pieces but what it looks like so far...
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You might try liquid masking agent. I never have used it, but I've never taken on a project like yours, either.
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I like it! It looks great!
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And how do you avoid/solve these?
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Well, in this case I always use a spray primer as a base (it is usually white or gray), then I paint the section and apply some matte varnish to avoid this paint loss caused by friction.
BTW, congrats for the new project!
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Not too sure how to weather the interior but I'm thinking its pretty close to done
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excellent job!
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And how do you avoid/solve these?
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I've had good luck with lightly dremelling smooth the high areas as well as painting it, then applying some super glue very carefully as a coating over the part that wears. Acts like a barrier. However, be careful that you don't glue the joint. Use an old retired paint brush and just get the middle in sections.
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Wow, that cockpit detail is great. On the front page.
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looks great the cockpit can´t wait to see the whole vehicule
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Maybe the egg ship can be modified into a Techno Union Ship like in Battlefront Geonosis area....smaller scale of course.
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The cockpit looks awesome! For the paint rub You could try a spray of Dull Cote first. If that doesn't help I would lightly dremel, sand, paint then spray with dull cote.
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I concur with Spry. I have had some luck with applying a matt varnish prior to paint. The pre sanding can only help.
That cockpit looks fantastic!
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I wouldn't say I'm an expert on these sorts of projects, but I find masking tape a good way to get straight edges, as for how the surface takes the paint, I generally give it a light sanding to give a surface that the paint will stick to easier. I really like this thread as you have so many projects on the go at once! They all look great too! Well done! :)
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After the numerous attempts on Senator Amidala's life called for a more military presence on Naboo thus the N-2 "Dagger" was born stronger shields, and more maneuverability due to the dagger shaped chassis, and lighter for maximum speed, as well as having more fire power.
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Dude! That is awesome! The design is perfect for a Naboo craft. It must be from the GI Joe line.
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krztfr that is one very cool ship! I hate yellow, but it looks great on this! :)
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Oh thank god someone replied I thought everyone hated it or it got overshadowed by ShamanLogreys at-at...
Spry its the front end to the Justice Legue ship
I figured ppl would hate the yellow and the whole prequel tie in..
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Sorry I missed this til now. This is awesome work!
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I have to apologize for not front paging this sooner. It is fantastic. I remember seeing it and no doubt planned to get to it soon, but time left me as usual. See my comments on the front page.
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That Naboo fighter is all sorts of cool. O0
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I got really inspired but Hangarbay's Apocalypse dessert smugglers playset and speeder so going to start one of my own hope he doesn't mind the copycating
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8556/8712294481_b384da344c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/8712294481/)
As well as starting on a SWTOR speeder bike I seen in game and thought it would be easy enough
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8556/8713418968_d80a9e8818.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/8713418968/)
And for those of you who like my walker heres an update of the Pre-SWTOR AT-CT All Terrain Cargo Transport
Added greeblies and front guns
Left side
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8412/8712295063_40eac75db1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/8712295063/)
Right side
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8126/8712294951_5344f55ec8.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/8712294951/)
Front side
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8406/8713419290_960ffefaf3.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/8713419290/)
Proper view of guns
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8255/8712294975_52bbd736fb.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/8712294975/)
And finally made the doors open wider for personal to be able to climb in
Before
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8402/8712294335_fc94ba2408.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/8712294335/)
After
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8547/8712294519_bef54fb46d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/8712294519/)
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I like it all, but that walker project really has caught my eye. It is really getting that SW look to it now. I love the hoses, etc. you are using on the legs. The canons are great too. Back on the front page. I can't wait to see a full paint job on this.
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looking great can´t wait to see it finish, looks amanzing
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Update on turret, got a seat off of the gun platform that comes with the True Heroes boat...
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3789/9824689314_1b63029243.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/9824689314/)
Found a second Cap. Am. tank at Goodwill the other day minus the turret and I started on making another walker...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7344/9824689544_c24263df1e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/9824689544/)
Now a little project I'm slowly taking my time on....heavily inspired by L.E.'s Barbie Barge & HB94's Wally Frieghter...
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3751/9824745634_d1944c61bf.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/9824745634/)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3726/9824769085_e8370cb29d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/9824769085/)
Now this is the underside which will be the ceiling...
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2811/9824744844_1da13d83a4.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/9824744844/)
Sideview...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7327/9824780706_12d0d003cd.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/9824780706/)
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Are those snowspeeder cannons for that new walker build? Looks good. Off to share the update.
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WOW! looks like 2 new and very cool builds! I really liked that last walker you made and can't wait to see this new version. Also would like to see more of what you re working with on the second project.
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@ Tamer-- Yes they are Snow Speeder guns from the snap together model kit. Thanks for the front page.
@ Spry-- Thanks you should see all the awesomeness I was lucky to get at my goodwill this month..As for the second project I sent you a PM with those pictures of it a few months back asking for ideas.
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I found a Boba Fett at Target so I gone ahead and bought it (first figure I own from the line). And alittle later that day I went to my local Goodwill and found a motorcycle toy about the size needed for the 6"er so here's what I got...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7422/11436064423_2b6a8087e5.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/11436064423)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5538/11435932974_20e3e6ede1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/11435932974)
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Sweet! You could make a really cool swoop bike from that!
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You're right...that works really well at this scale! Nice retrofitting of parts...it looks like a Swoop to me! That Black Series Fett is such a wonderful thing of beauty.
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That Black Series Fett is such a wonderful thing of beauty.
It made my top five things for 2013 too thats for sure. I look forward to seeing what happens with this swoop bike. I must say It is really intriguing me to see if we are gonna get any vehicles (I know they have announced a Scout Trooper and Speederbike) besides what we have already been told.
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(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5491/13894372520_989fe73969_q.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/naNhSU)
Added some details to one of the walls...The catwalk is from a Theed Hangar playset and the area under it is from the droid carrier (screwed in) I didn't feel bad about putting the dremel to it since I got it for $30. The ladder is from a Firetruck model from Wal-Mart and added a bit of other model parts...not totally done but just wanted the big parts on first before I moved to the other wall. (https://flic.kr/p/naNhSU)
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Better pics
Side door open...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7307/13936633159_f832a258f2_o.jpg)[/url]
Close up...
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5443/14143356973_1730e5a7ef_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/newTuB)
Door closed and an idea of what exactly what I'm working on...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/13936621437_d1641b3b0d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nxNphi)
Mapping out a cargo area and were to put the landing struts...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7366/13936517849_a5e37c1934_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/newQ1v)
And an idea what I'm doing for the other wall...every ship needs a cargo door..
[url=https://flic.kr/p/nw2AHn](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2925/14123298895_61a78defe9_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/newidv) (https://flic.kr/p/nw2AHn)
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Excellent work on all your custom but I really like Fetts speeder.
Ron
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I gave BatKeaton a very '89 movie style ride.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5564/14798786159_dd4a1ba7c1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oxHDxv)autocompress1408584441798 (https://flic.kr/p/oxHDxv) by krztfr242006 (https://www.flickr.com/people/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
Also first paint job on the Walker...
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3841/14798786819_9351d5940b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oxHDJT)autocompress1408583991151 (https://flic.kr/p/oxHDJT) by krztfr242006 (https://www.flickr.com/people/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
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Wow, that walker looks awesome. Time for another front pager.
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Where'd you get those legs from? I want to do something similar, but am at a lost for where certain parts come from.
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The legs are from some GIJOE mechs
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Starting play with the paint and design trying for a worn paint "in battle" look, the blue around the red "eye" is just for placement not final...
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3861/15158012585_5fb55ae149_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/p6sM3z)20140906_114511 (https://flic.kr/p/p6sM3z) by krztfr242006 (https://www.flickr.com/people/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3903/15157634202_0ffa6e3033_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/p6qQyJ)20140906_114501 (https://flic.kr/p/p6qQyJ) by krztfr242006 (https://www.flickr.com/people/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
Also got some work done for the second one...
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3895/14971304169_591da58005_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oNXR8X)20140906_114252 (https://flic.kr/p/oNXR8X) by krztfr242006 (https://www.flickr.com/people/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
And this is finally started....
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3869/15158049345_6fbb7885a9_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/p6sXYn)20140906_114141 (https://flic.kr/p/p6sXYn) by krztfr242006 (https://www.flickr.com/people/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/15135037696_9aa8c13c2b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/p4r2pN)20140906_114055 (https://flic.kr/p/p4r2pN) by krztfr242006 (https://www.flickr.com/people/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
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Now that is my kind of warning. Great stuff. Off to share.
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The walker is turning out amazing! I can't wait to see the final product...
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Based off of this...
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3873/15291202815_a6c0be1c1b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/piepRR)
Progress...
[url=https://flic.kr/p/pica19](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2941/15290762612_27a13bcf5b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/piepRR)
[url=https://flic.kr/p/piedTi](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3904/15291165895_17146f09e1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pica19) (https://flic.kr/p/piedTi)
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Spot on with your reference material. I like it. It looks great on the front page too.
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Nice work on the speeder bike. I really like the color combo. of the rider!
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very cool :D I don't think anyone has done this yet!
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I really like this speeder bike. I may have to take a closer look at that source material... I love speeder bike mods like this. Very cool.
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Thanx guys I didn't expect it to get this much praise. You cant really tell in pics but I also moved the cone(air intake?) thing on the bottom and moved it to the other side to make it more like the game too. I also took a push pin that you use to hang posters and cut the pin from the plastic "push" part, and drilled a small hole in the bike and strut, then glued the metal pin in both holes as well as glued the surfaces to get a semi strong hold.
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I bring you yet another Goodwill treasure. The handle was too think for the hands of the 6 inchers so I dabbled alittle into scratchbuilding and added a tiny control panel.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7302/16430931951_5b6f7d0082.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r2WPCc)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8679/16430932221_ce1ef846b2.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r2WPCc)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7439/15812636383_2d6fc6b55a.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r2WPGR) (https://flic.kr/p/q6iTTM)
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What a great idea. I can't wait to see more of this.
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That is cool. Scratch building is fun and I always like to see what people can Macgyver together using everyday items to come up with something cool.
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Had to get that skiff on the front page. I can't wait to see what more you do with this one.
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Well I got a woodburning hot knife from Micheals my Dremel and some Milliput and some legos to make some articulation. This has to be 3d printed the pastic when dremeled is very..."fibery" not like the usual abs plastic like vehicles.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8841/16740055564_40493a6804.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rvgaiE)
[url=https://flic.kr/p/saGhJQ](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7673/17174985220_0bd2b29e70.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rvgaiE)
[url=https://flic.kr/p/s8Wjfr](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8791/17155088877_6aac38281e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/saGhJQ)
[url=https://flic.kr/p/rvsyLt](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8727/16742280723_3a45235fb4.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s8Wjfr) (https://flic.kr/p/rvsyLt)
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Well your 3D Printing notion sure would explain why they didn't add any leg articulation to this vehicle. Makes the most sense out of anything I have seen Hasbro admit or deny.
Lovely project, looks great. Off to share. I will be waiting to see what poses you can get when finished with the other one. Do the LEGO joints seem strong enough to support this?
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whoa krztfr do you have a youtube video of how you did this or more pics? i've thought about going another route using magnets, just because i thought it would make supporting the body stronger, but if this works with some legos and what not i might give your method a try. i've never used a hot knife before, is that just to cut pieces apart?
looks great so far look forward to seeing more.
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Fantastic idea! I have a few lego ball joints laying around and I've been wanting to articulate this vehicle... I might have to consider this.
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I was just talking about this. Did you get the second leg done? Does it support the weight ok? I too would love to see a how to tutorial on this one.
I also have to admit seeing the legs hollow on the inside and the underbelly make me glad we asked that question to Hasbro. Maybe they will produce a snap cover for these open areas.
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would you mind taking a picture of the inside of the leg that you've made the mods to so we can see better what kind of lego joints you've used and how you arranged them inside the hollow leg?
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Yea i can take a pic Spud.
Tamer...all i got done are the rough cuts havent been able to pick up the dremel in
awhile.
Impurge....no I dont have a youtube channel mainly cuz i provbably wouldnt finish them. However i didnt need one so i dont think anyone else would but i could be wrong.
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Full shot...
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7757/18247740748_73be22f3d6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/tNurzN)
Upper leg Joint...
Trimmed the lego and had trouble getting glued on so used Milliput
[url=https://flic.kr/p/u6eVZK](https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7779/18437290081_68895fbf13_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/tNurzN)
Lower leg...
I was lucky they were all one connection but some shaving and trimming had to be done to make it fit...
[url=https://flic.kr/p/tNurgb](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/266/18247739668_c80e808483_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/u6eVZK)
Foot...
I originaly wanted to screw the lego into foot but it wouldn't work so I used milliput just worried about how long til it breaks...
[url=https://flic.kr/p/tNuqTN](https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8890/18247738428_376319cd8f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/tNurgb) (https://flic.kr/p/tNuqTN)
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hmm. Those are unlike any lego joints I've ever seen (of course I haven't bought a new set of legos in probably 10 years).
I do have a technic kit though with some ball joints and stuff that I think I might be able to rig up into something similar. Good work on getting those pieces in there. I would recommend using styrene to cover the insides of the legs to help disguise the new pieces. Or at least paint them to match of course.
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You cant really tell but they stick out alittle so styrene wont work i was going to put other leg together then paint it. The lego pieces are ratchet joints from a lego Knightseries that had a few knights about the size of a bionicle. I think i seen some on a Batman robot they had out...just keep your eyes open or there online lego store might sell the pieces.
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Thanks for the reference images and your notes. Please keep that coming. It is awesome to see you putting movement into this. Time for a front page update.
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You cant really tell but they stick out alittle so styrene wont work i was going to put other leg together then paint it. The lego pieces are ratchet joints from a lego Knightseries that had a few knights about the size of a bionicle. I think i seen some on a Batman robot they had out...just keep your eyes open or there online lego store might sell the pieces.
hm, ratchet joints would be best for this aplication. I wonder if they will eventually give out from the weight of the walker though?
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Love this build. Waiting to see how it works out for you, may have to emulate. Looks like the parts are from Lego "Knights Kingdom" sets, such as "Jayko". Good luck!
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Great utilization of toys. Very cool.
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So I finally figured out what I wanted to do with that Ninja Turtle bike, I was inspired by the Lego set with the droids and the escape pod, it had a brown swoop with a sandtrooper on it so..
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1687/25475765864_cb77c28aea_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EPcXCu)
[url=https://flic.kr/p/FJDu8F](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1539/26080520565_4dc77ea20e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EPcXCu)20160327_194158 (https://flic.kr/p/FJDu8F) by (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1718/26014184261_7b504e3552_z.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ [url=https://flic.kr/p/FCMuEi) (https://flic.kr/p/FCMuEi)
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Oh yeah, I like this too. Back to the front page again in as many minutes.
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Finshed the other leg, the only problem is the front is too heavy and tips over so i might need a weight on the back.
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Looks great. Nice to see the movement and good to see you around. Off to the front pages.
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Looks great. Nice to see the movement and good to see you around. Off to the front pages.
Thanks Tamer, yea I'm still around just not much time for hobby's when you get a promotion to management and a family.
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Thanks Tamer, yea I'm still around just not much time for hobby's when you get a promotion to management and a family.
Don't I know it. Family always comes first and then what you need to make ends meat. Congrats on your promotion!
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Looks really good! The articulation certainly adds to the play value of the vehicle. Hopefully you'll be able to sort out the center of balance.
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Wow, your mod of the AT-DP is awesome! I think many people including me did not buy it because of the lack of articulation in its legs. So I agree with Starchaser!
Hasbro can learn a lot from you! It's a shame that they cut tooling costs at the wrong end...so really nice work on this nice walker! Thanks for sharing!
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Excellent work on the AT-DP.
I wish Hasbro could see this.
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Cool articulation on that AT-DP.