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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Vehicles => Topic started by: TheBoo on April 12, 2015, 04:29:53 PM

Title: Hello! Here's some of my customs (AT-AT, TIE, ect.) UPDATE: Wedge!
Post by: TheBoo on April 12, 2015, 04:29:53 PM

Hello!
Well, I was pointed to this site by a fella named Flyguy, and I thought it'd be fun to pop in and show some of the things I've been working on.
I kinda stumbled into this kind of thing, having never done much modelwork, much less painting.  It started a few years back when I started making movie props from scratch, then thought "I've always wanted a nice Star Wars display piece".  So I started doing research, and my first was an AT-ST, and I ran kitbashed hoses and greebles and whatnot, getting my head around this kind of thing and learning as I went.  I'm in the middle of a move, but when I get settled in, I'm going to start a couple of new projects, with integrated Raspberry Pi motion controlled items and better lights.
You can see more of my doo-dads on my flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/thebooyotch/
I'm always looking for new things to learn and mess around with.  When I finish the move to Nashville, I'll be ready to dig into some more cool stuff...
It's a long post, but I hope you enjoy the pics and get some ideas for your next project.  Let me know if you have any questions!

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Title: Re: Hello! My first post, here's some of my customs
Post by: JDeck on April 12, 2015, 06:55:43 PM

They look fantastic, I can't choose which I like the best. Very good, and welcome to The Shipyards.

Title: Re: Hello! My first post, here's some of my customs (AT-AT, TIE, ect.)
Post by: Tamer on April 13, 2015, 03:09:48 AM

Wow, color me impressed. I absolutely adore AT-ATs and you have a winner there. That AT-ST is jaw dropping too, heck they all are. FlyGuy is a good friend of ISY and just good people in general. I am glad he pointed you here. Off to share you first posting to our front page.

Title: Re: Hello! My first post, here's some of my customs (AT-AT, TIE, ect.)
Post by: Clonehead on April 13, 2015, 04:34:21 AM

Oh my, this stuff is pretty. Very nice work indeed.
Welcome aboard!

Title: Re: Hello! My first post, here's some of my customs (AT-AT, TIE, ect.)
Post by: TheBoo on April 13, 2015, 06:24:35 AM

Thanks!  Glad to be here...

I have to say that the AT-ST is my least favorite, as it was my first attempt at anything like that. I will be taking a crack at another one, and I think the head will have enough room for a small servo to get the chin gun to go up and down.
I'm also gonna take another pass at the Falcon, I like to step away from things and get fresh eyes on it. Although it's strange, anything i work on I can't see it in it's completed state, I just see the steps that led there.  The AT-AT itself is about 20 or so layers, not including the detail paints.

Title: Re: Hello! My first post, here's some of my customs (AT-AT, TIE, ect.)
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on April 13, 2015, 05:43:51 PM

wow what a way to make an entrance !!! These are jaw dropping awesome, Welcome to the yards !!!

Title: Re: Hello! My first post, here's some of my customs (AT-AT, TIE, ect.)
Post by: hemble on April 13, 2015, 10:17:12 PM

Welcome mate and stunning work indeed.

Ron

Title: Re: Hello! My first post, here's some of my customs (AT-AT, TIE, ect.)
Post by: Tamer on April 14, 2015, 02:55:49 AM

I can't wait to see some video of some of your stuff moving. I would even be willing to load said video up to our YouTube Channel for more exposure if you would like. Just great stuff!

Time to get that Falcon on the front page.

Title: Re: Hello! My first post, here's some of my customs (AT-AT, TIE, ect.)
Post by: TheBoo on April 14, 2015, 05:15:35 PM

Yeah, running something on a Raspberry Pi comes down to two things: space and power. It's going to take a lot of tinkering, I'm planning on having the first be the AT-ST (head turning and gun swivel), but then the big one I have my mind on is a shuttle with the lights, and animated wings.  It'll be awhile, but should be a fun learning experience!

Title: Re: Hello! Here's some of my customs (AT-AT, TIE, ect.) UPDATE: Wedge!
Post by: TheBoo on April 22, 2015, 02:43:39 PM

Hey everyone!

Ok, finished up my Wedge Snowspeeder. I've been trying to wrap it up before I move, and I'm happy with the way it came out. Still need to add co-pilot janson, though.

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Title: Re: Hello! Here's some of my customs (AT-AT, TIE, ect.) UPDATE: Wedge!
Post by: Tamer on April 23, 2015, 03:03:57 AM

Wow, looks great. Off to share.

Title: Re: Hello! Here's some of my customs (AT-AT, TIE, ect.) UPDATE: Wedge!
Post by: Goldleaderone on April 23, 2015, 07:25:22 AM

As I said over at Rebelscum, the Snowspeeder is fantastic. I didn't catch the other vehicles until now, just awesome. Love your work, looking forward to more!

Title: Re: Hello! Here's some of my customs (AT-AT, TIE, ect.) UPDATE: Wedge!
Post by: TomO on April 25, 2015, 08:15:11 PM

These are real nice. I really like the TIE fighter.

Title: Re: Hello! Here's some of my customs (AT-AT, TIE, ect.) UPDATE: Wedge!
Post by: hemble on May 01, 2015, 03:11:00 AM

Great work yet again your weathering is top notch.

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