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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Vehicles => Topic started by: hangarbay94 on October 20, 2009, 12:11:19 AM

Title: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Imperial Troop Transport Mk2
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 20, 2009, 12:11:19 AM
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/Logo.jpg)

Wow, it's been a while since I have done any customising,but I have had the urge to try something new. Moving away from Star Wars for a while but remaining true to my love of sci-fi I am going to produce some work based upon the game Homeworld.

The vehicle I am going to create has been inspired by this image:
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/830px-Comp_00-01_vehicles.jpg)

A satellite orbiting the planet Kharak has discovered a large metallic object in the deep desert and a survey team is sent to investigate...

I have just purchased this vehicle for the custom work:
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/11245-1.jpg)

So when I'm finished it will be a long range desert survey transport.
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: wraithnine on October 20, 2009, 02:42:15 AM
looking minty mate!
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: Clonehead on October 20, 2009, 04:44:17 AM
What a stunning transformation for your Bessie, Jules.
  I love it.
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 20, 2009, 04:46:55 AM
It's being painted right now, so shortly it'll be back as a proper Imperial Vehicle...
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: spudafett on October 20, 2009, 06:06:12 AM
niiice, better comments later.... ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: StenHunter on October 20, 2009, 08:09:31 AM
I love the paint scheme now!  I can't wait to see what it looks like after. I also can't wait to see that cannon mounted on the roof!! PICS PLEASE.. plz plz plz!
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: spudafett on October 20, 2009, 04:12:29 PM
looks great buddy, as I said in the contest thread I'm loving the droid tank thingy.  And I have had the same conceptual thought of using the droideka legs for mobile guns....

btw, you shoul repaint it all ;)   >:D
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 20, 2009, 06:41:22 PM
Very Funny Spud....Very Funny!  ::)
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 21, 2009, 08:32:54 AM
here she is!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4031624093_a8dbe22400_b.jpg)

More pics to follow.
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: spudafett on October 21, 2009, 08:33:40 AM
 ;D

hey doc can we get some more detailed shots of the mobile sentry?

wow... the repainted ship looks awesome... and OMG I have that set of guns somewhere from a childhood gi-joe vehicle!  ....
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: wraithnine on October 21, 2009, 10:14:41 AM
WOW! nice repaint ! and awesome weaponry! nice one jules
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: spudafett on October 21, 2009, 10:16:26 AM
yeah that set of guns looks so much better painted over the original bright orange and green!
Great weathering on the ship too...

and I love your woodland background, that is gorgeous... 
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 21, 2009, 11:24:14 AM
Great job Jules. Very Imperial looking! Nice paint job and weathering, looks like she has seen a few battles. I like the addition of your self made stickers, great job all around. fett
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: Tamer on October 21, 2009, 11:36:01 AM
I would love to see that one running around an Echo Base dio thats for sure!
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: Clonehead on October 21, 2009, 03:20:49 PM
That turned out greatJules! Your weathering job is just awesome!
  that is the perfect background for that shot!
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: dana.raye.smith on October 21, 2009, 05:55:22 PM
Beautiful job Jules.
And I am digging the location shoot.
Great job.
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: StenHunter on October 21, 2009, 09:44:11 PM
I said it in the other thread... good job Jules.. but I want to see close ups of that gun mount and how you made it =)
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: spudafett on October 22, 2009, 06:55:47 AM
that gun turret he put on "bessie" is from this old joe vehicle:
(http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/91/paralyzer/paralyzer_box.jpg)
(http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/91/paralyzer/paralyzer_title.jpg)
Title: MT-RT - Multirole Tactical Reconnaissance Transport
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 22, 2009, 05:36:31 PM
Goys, here's my entry into the Custom Vehicle Contest....

I decided on a repaint after realising that my previous paint job didn;t match with other imperial vehicles I'd customised. So this evening I finally got it right. This is exactly how I'd planned to customise this transport before I customised her for the photonovel.

Here she is the MT-RT - Multirole Tactical Roconaissance Transportcomplete with deployable Droid Destroyer and Mobile Sentry Cannon.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4035398051_a76217affe_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/4036144458_583ca327eb_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/4036147884_40cf2d67a1_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay's Imperial Field Command Unit
Post by: StenHunter on October 22, 2009, 08:11:05 PM
that gun turret he put on "bessie" is from this old joe vehicle:
(http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/91/paralyzer/paralyzer_box.jpg)
(http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/91/paralyzer/paralyzer_title.jpg)

Awesome, I'll have to keep an eye out for that.. it's a sweet cannon!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on October 22, 2009, 08:16:34 PM
Incredible work, Jules! You have been doing this all of your life, haven't you?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: DocOutlands on October 22, 2009, 08:33:27 PM
Hey, didn't I see one of these parked outside a nightclub on Coruscant once??
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on October 23, 2009, 08:25:38 AM
lol I believe you did see it parked outside a nightclub, cuz I swore I saw it too, I think I even commented on it then!   although it was painted alot less ugly colors!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 23, 2009, 09:55:59 AM
Spud and Doc...

Yes you are both correct, Bessie was destroyed which has given me the opportunity to customise the imperial transport just how I invisioned her to be. the GI Joe turret was perfect for the job.

Thanks for the comments.



Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Reconsgt on October 23, 2009, 04:08:24 PM
Looks great, I have one of those turrets as well that's making it's way onto one of my items, I think it was the best part from that Cobra vehicle,
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on October 23, 2009, 06:51:03 PM
lol it was the only decent part of that vehicle.  I think when I was a kid I ditched the entire vehicle and set up the cannon as a fixed position weopon! lol
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: DS-61-2 on October 23, 2009, 08:42:44 PM
she is a beast Jules you make me proud to be in the Empire lol, no but really outstanding work I managed to get to I.T.T off ebay they arrived today and I love them not as cool as yours but a great addition to any army builders empire.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 26, 2009, 04:20:01 PM
As always you guys give me so much encouragement, it's great seeing all of your comments.

Just a quick update...I've finished all of my mini rigs, here are the images. I've always thought that the one with the wheels on stilts (that move) is such a rediculous machine, I can;t imagine who or why anyone would design such a stupid contraption...it makes a good set filler though. (I'm now onto my son's ATAT, it's in the garage right now with the primer coat drying).
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/4048348342_c61da40aea_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4047606247_67e68b61dd_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on October 26, 2009, 04:50:49 PM
They are lovely, Jules. Hey, that's the one minirig that I always wanted.
  Let's see that walker, buddy.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on October 27, 2009, 09:24:17 AM
Can't wait to see that AT-AT Jules. The mini rig looks sweet.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: DS-61-2 on October 27, 2009, 02:13:18 PM
Hey Hey, go easy on the MTV-7 Jules it was a pretty fun vehicle to use may not have been the best design but at least it was something new to the Star Wars Universe, you really want to make fun of something try the Crowd Control Stormtrooper backpack from 95' that is a joke its like a shopvac that opens lol and I know a little about Mini-rigs I have a little surprise coming soon, no custom but I think people will like it none the less, also Jules did you paint the PDT-8 or is it just the way the lighting is it looks way cool.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: dana.raye.smith on October 27, 2009, 07:49:05 PM
I have been trying to get my hands on these for about a year now, and still no luck for prices I am willing to pay yet.....
But I am still looking and they will be found...
I had all but the Endor forrest ranger, Imperial shuttle pod and the one person sail barge.
I miss them more now....
They are looking great, and fit in nicely with your squad and vehicle set-up.
Nice work and an excellent display.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: DS-61-2 on October 28, 2009, 04:27:01 PM
which mini rigs were you looking for
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 28, 2009, 04:51:43 PM
Guys, I'm sorry if my remark offended, it was not intended to...I love them Mini Rigs, I was just luucky enough to pick up a box load on e-bay for next to nothing as some were incomplete which made them perfect custom fodder.

The "high roller" has been painted and I also added an aerial & some side packs that I've still got to paint.

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: DS-61-2 on October 28, 2009, 08:35:36 PM
LOL, no not offended Jules I just have 20 of them rollers lol, I out up my mini-rig collection have a look and let me know what you think.
Title: Custom Painted ATAT
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 29, 2009, 07:33:44 PM
I've finally got my hands on my son's ATAT...after playing with my Custom Vehicle Entry he wanted the walker to match Yay!

So I've primed and given the vehicle a grey coat of paint. today I applied an Anthracite coloured wash and now I've given the ATAT a light spray over with grey again just to soften the wash. Next it's the airbrush then finally some dry brushing.

I'll be posint more images as I progress.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/4057422404_d33c9a9276_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Phatty on October 29, 2009, 07:35:06 PM
Looking good!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on October 29, 2009, 07:35:35 PM
Nice, Jules. Tamer is going to sooooo drool over this one.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: DS-61-2 on October 29, 2009, 08:02:07 PM
I do not know about Tamer but I am drooling, WOW looking great you have great skills
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: StenHunter on October 29, 2009, 08:08:41 PM
looking good!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on October 29, 2009, 08:48:54 PM
LOVE it... I wish I had an at-at! lol.  Tamer is sending me one to put lights into though, so that'll be fun!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: TheCloneCommander on October 30, 2009, 03:54:44 AM
that looks lovely Jules, looks just like a ILM model mate, you pulled it off nicely mate, well done.... i wonder what your next weathering of a ship will be?
you have it down to a fine art my friend!!! i totally love the new look....Tamer would be so proud.... ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 30, 2009, 04:04:54 AM
Yes, that looks great Jules. You plan to do some airbrush work and dry brush? Wow, I can't wait to see it after that.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on October 30, 2009, 10:43:18 AM
Jules, I got that pic this morning and just couldn't grasp how good that looked. Can I get on your Christmas list?

Two thumbs way up!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 30, 2009, 08:59:49 PM
Friends...I present the Hangarbay'd ATAT walker....

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/4059402759_543a72227f_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/4059402487_1a733436b9_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4059410289_ccbb8a8af7_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/4060153940_00eea2d1b9_b.jpg)


More pics and a video are to follow...

I hope you like it!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: TheCloneCommander on October 30, 2009, 09:09:38 PM
Like it?....Like it?... i Bloody Love it!!!!!
Fantastic Job Jules, that looks fantastic mate!! i love the Shots too mate they make it look so real....you need to do an update with your Endor platform
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on October 30, 2009, 09:16:21 PM
 ;D looks amazing bud.  simply awesome
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on October 30, 2009, 10:28:19 PM
Friends...I present the Hangarbay'd ATAT walker....

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/4059402759_543a72227f_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/4059402487_1a733436b9_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4059410289_ccbb8a8af7_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/4060153940_00eea2d1b9_b.jpg)


More pics and a video are to follow...

I hope you like it!
Holy Moly! It's beautiful, Jules! I love the weathering and it makes it look so much better than just factory stock. Yes, more pictures please. Lets have a bright sunlight shot so I can see everything. And yes, an update shot with the landing platform is in order.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: StenHunter on October 30, 2009, 10:28:51 PM
LOVE IT!! Great job, it fits in with the others perfectly!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: wraithnine on October 30, 2009, 11:18:10 PM
woah! thats awesome
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 31, 2009, 03:16:57 AM
Thanks guys, here she is against the platform.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2670/4060619050_278b8b711f_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/4059876017_c4fab79868_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2660/4060618768_a3339fe302_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/4059875615_e238df4399_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/4060618408_7f47139643_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: TheCloneCommander on October 31, 2009, 03:20:12 AM
Awesome mate those shots look wickered buddy!!! always love looking at your work...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: RedLeaderOne (00fire501) on October 31, 2009, 05:24:58 AM
that is awesome.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 31, 2009, 05:51:31 AM
that is awesome.

Thanks guys, it's always appreciated when I see new replies here, and OOfire501, Hi, I've not bumped into you before, so welcome! I'll have to keep an eye out for your customs.

All the best my friends!

Jules
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on October 31, 2009, 05:54:44 AM
Be still my beating heart. I think it just skipped a beat when I came across these pics, Jules.
I too want to be added to your Christmas list. I have been a very good boy this year....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: DocOutlands on October 31, 2009, 06:39:15 AM
Skipped a beat?  Mine fell out on the floor in convulsions!!  GORGEOUS!!!

Of course NOW is the time to start pestering Jules to lug it all OUTSIDE for pics in a natural setting...  ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 31, 2009, 07:02:53 AM
Oh wow jules, she is a beauty! Perfect weathering, Great job buddy.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on October 31, 2009, 08:43:26 AM
Skipped a beat?  Mine fell out on the floor in convulsions!!  GORGEOUS!!!

Of course NOW is the time to start pestering Jules to lug it all OUTSIDE for pics in a natural setting...  ;D

I would love to see that endor platform out in front of that awesome woodland scene you used for your contest entry.  It'd be perfect!

btw I don't think I had seen the platform before... and... well.... I'm very jeolous.  I want one!  hell... I want a tyderium! and an at-at! :( but alas... I have none...

(actually I have action fleet scale versions of both, I guess i could do an action fleet scale endor platform... hmmm.....)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on October 31, 2009, 08:50:00 AM
Words cannot describe the experience I am having while seeing this work of art. Jules, you have taken the AT-AT to an entirely new level. Outside of the one I have from Sarge I have never seen anything quite as exquisite as this. You have taken a "toy" and made it look like it could go into the set to do some movie shots. Wow, is this on the front page yet? Its gonna be if it isnt!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: StenHunter on October 31, 2009, 09:47:23 AM
Just great jules, just great. Your work as an artist just continues to bloom =)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 31, 2009, 02:18:48 PM
Guys, as always your comments are very much appreciated. I'm goiing to paint the interior next, so more images to follow.

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Reconsgt on October 31, 2009, 03:06:24 PM
The AT-AT turned out very well, great jon, now I am off to check out the vid.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: DocOutlands on October 31, 2009, 03:10:45 PM
You're doing the INSIDE too???  Where's a fainting smilie when ya need one.  Can't wait to see that!  Rebe (wife) says "Good job!" on the weathering, btw.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: wraithnine on October 31, 2009, 03:42:19 PM
woah jules that is seriously minty mate i love the weathering ,dude your a custom demon at the mo!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 01, 2009, 02:12:29 AM
Guys I've had to remove the video as there is an error somewhere with my PC's software, I'll get it back up soon...

Also I'll be doing a Photoshop tutorial this week.

J
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on November 01, 2009, 02:24:01 AM
Guys, as always your comments are very much appreciated. I'm goiing to paint the interior next, so more images to follow.



Cool deal, can't wait to see what you do with it. I had a crazy idea that it would be cool if there was some way you could use your great sticker sheets and decals to do some type of interior wall and floor scene like some of those create dios you make, but couldn't figure out how it would actually stay stuck or be readily applied to the tricky interior of that fully armed and operational walker. Knowing you it will be over the top on the inside too.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 01, 2009, 04:21:06 AM
To be honest, it was only after my son startedplaying with it that I thought it would be good to do the interior as well..

You have now set me a task. I should do some decals...it'll be my task for next week.

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on November 01, 2009, 05:21:00 AM
LOL. I should have kept my trap shut, still it would be cool and if anyone could pull it off and make it look realistic you could Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 01, 2009, 04:28:28 PM
Hey guys, I saw this and I think it's to scale with Star Wars figures.....I've put in a £10 bid for one on e-bay I recon add some weaponry, a crane and some other bits and pieces, plus an imperial paint job it will make an ideal ATAT support vehicle....

Has anyone seen one of these in the flesh am I right about the scale?
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2605/4067324924_7f59870b84_o.jpg)

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 01, 2009, 06:13:32 PM
Holy crap! I like the look of this thing. Sorry never seen it before so I have no helpful info.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on November 01, 2009, 09:19:11 PM
man even if that isn't in scale with figs it'll be an awesome custom.  I'd love to see a "industrial" imperial vehicle, a crane and whatnot would be perfect.    There was an industrial open air conversion of the AT-TE that would be perfect for refference for this vehicle....

I hope you get it, it'd be awesome.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: StenHunter on November 02, 2009, 08:27:04 AM
it looks like it fits the 2.5 inch figures which means it may be a little small... However, the wall e robots are large for their size which may put them into a different scale even though they are only 2.5 inch tall. It's wortha shot man.. I wish I could find one.. ebay had them for $100 + :\
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 02, 2009, 01:52:59 PM
YAY I won it!

£18.50 Killer deal me thinks...

Now I've got my Christmas Project... Damn shame I didn't pull that one out of the hat for Spudafetts little competition.

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on November 02, 2009, 03:52:04 PM
we could always make another go of the competition in a few months....?   exclude the winner of this one from competing again to give someone else a chance....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: r1bb1t on November 02, 2009, 04:11:45 PM
I love your walkers (ATAT & ATST). When you weather a vehicle, it goes straight from drab to fab! Poised next to the former Ms. Bessie, sheer perfection.
Again, thanks so much for the banner.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: DS-61-2 on November 02, 2009, 04:14:22 PM
I cant wait  to see how thi turns out I  have a feeling it will be amazing
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 05, 2009, 02:59:20 PM
Ok...now that I've composed myself, I have to show you this.....

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2611/4078257035_08991e19e5_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4078256741_8a79fc7da7_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2492/4079012972_25c5020561_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2802/4079012484_462cff35ef_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/4079012720_180709438f_b.jpg)

Yep she's to scale...so I've found Bessie Mk2...I'm going to have to remove the wheels and tracks and add thrusters, cannons, armour plating and antennas. I'll keep the bits as I will most likely re-customise her at a later date.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Reconsgt on November 05, 2009, 03:04:48 PM
Ok, I can see where this could really lend to some serious SW potential,  I am anxious to see what you do with it.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: StenHunter on November 05, 2009, 04:25:19 PM
I would almost keep the rear treads intack and replace the large front wheels with more treads (more like a sand crawler) and keep the front tires, then repaint/accessories like mad!

However, what I will say is HOLY MOTHER FRIDAY! that thing is cool looking!! If I could find one on the cheap it would be next to me now... looks like I have more to look for this holiday season... =)

Keep us posted Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 05, 2009, 04:50:47 PM
I'm going to have to go down the route of making this into a flying vehicle, my Hero in the Photonovel needs a transport and this is his ideal replacement.

Now this is where I need the help of my esteemed colleagues...

Can anyone come up with any suggestions as I need to think about what to use for thrusters, piping, landing gear and other details....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on November 05, 2009, 04:58:30 PM
aww man... I wouldn't make it a flying vehicle myself... But WOW that this is awesome!  does the cockpit open up too or is it just the back cargo area?  Pleaase get a shot of the cargo bay as well...

hmm.. I'm thinking some tyderium shuttle style wings would look cook on this....  Make it a large dropship like vehicle...  if that is you are going for interstellar flying craft

if your wanting it to be a hover type or repulsorlift vehicle I realy don't know yet.   My first thought is put a big plow on the front, and a crane in the cargo bay and make it a utilitarian vehicle. 

man if I had some cash right now I'd be all over this thing...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 05, 2009, 06:25:11 PM
Jules that thing is sweet! I can see what you are going for turning this into a flying vehicle. I would also love to see you go back to the tracks later, I can visualize everything just as Sten has described. I would try to find some type of thruster pod that could be rigged with a swivel. It would point down to make it hover and then could turn to the back to make it go forward. Hard to describe but hope you get what I mean.

What did you search to find this? I would love to have one of these...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 05, 2009, 06:25:41 PM
Spudafett,

I knew you'd like it...I got the idea when I did the image below...I remembered seeing a Wall-e truck and at the time I thought that it would make a cool cutomising project:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/4011068145_aca30f3ff9_o.jpg)

Here is the interior:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3491/4079436574_5c14161a91_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2793/4078678463_feded36cc1_b.jpg)

As a bonus the vehicle makes droid noises and other cool sounds...There is only one sound that sounds like Wall-e, the rest could pass of as Star Wars. Also the rear suspension lowers for when the rear loading bay door opens.

Basically for my Photonovel it needs to be a repulsorlift transport, something that can travel along skylanes, a skytruck, the type of vehicle you'd see flying around Coruscant. I suppose it could be a road transport but I'm not sure if it would quite fit in with the Star Wars Universe unless it was Imperial or heavy industrial.

If it becomes too much of a challenge I'll make it into a Jawa type droid transport, dirty, well used with lot's of service parts, cranes, fuel pipes etc.

Do you have any idea where I should look for parts?

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: TheCloneCommander on November 05, 2009, 06:36:16 PM
i would suggest looking at Pop up sprinkler parts like these
the 3 on the right are when its all separated...
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2628/4079445980_864b60b0d3_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 05, 2009, 06:41:11 PM
Oh wow, I would never have thought of that CC, any more suggestions keep em coming....maybe I should bring in JLTrooper as he might have some good ideas.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on November 05, 2009, 07:56:47 PM
I could see that truck as a seriously cool repulsorlift vehicle, jules. Other than in the back, I can't see that it would need alot of thruster type details. some exterior piping and vent boxes or something like that would be cool. I can see a big transformation coming.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Mr. Black on November 06, 2009, 01:58:30 AM
Jules, I already commented on your mighty fine AT-AT at RS and I'm very anxious to see your work on the interior. Will you also remove the viewscreen sticker and insert a clear red plastic one?

Your latest...... acquisition is too cool for words. Indeed, remove the earthy wheels and you've already got a 80% finished SW vehicle. Looks pretty good to scale, but the cockpit seems a bit under scaled for SW figs. But the big question is: what the hell is that vehicle anyway? How'd you search for something like that on ebay  ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 06, 2009, 05:49:37 AM
Incom,

It's the Wall-E play truck, it got very poor reviews as a toy and I managed to pick up this example for £20 sterling. When I saw he movie with the kids I remember that Wall-e's home which was this truck looked really cool and when I saw the truck in the shops I thought it would make a great custom project.

Sure the cab is slightly out of scale but so it the Millennium Falcon, ATAT and ATST out of scale, I think as long as it looks right it will be ok..

If I ever get round to continuing the photonovel I'll be using it as Captain Montari's new atmospheric transport. If I don't get round to continuing the story I'll either give it to Wraith 9 or have it as a prize for a competition on the Yards.

Time will tell. 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on November 06, 2009, 01:55:51 PM
ok... you better offer it as a prize in a contest because god knows ther'll be some stiff competition for this baby.

I surfed e-bay last night for this and the cheapest I could find was 70.00 us. 

Jules, have you figured out how to remove the wheels?  how easy will this be?  Is there any detail to the underside of the vehicle?  I would love to see a shot of the bottom.

I would assume that the cockpit doesn't open since this is a playset for the wall-e figs that are suposed to be in the back....  but if it could be modified to open that'd be cool.

where are the electronics located in the vehicle?  My guess would be in the cockpit, if so then that area might be able to be gutted and turned into a usable space...

PLEASE keep us updated on this project.  I can't wait to see what you do with this.

btw, where was the vehicle in the photoshop image from? Was that a concept artwork shot for Wall-E?  It looks like it'd fit perfect into star wars...  if you could modify this vehicle to fit that concept image it'd be awesome!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Mr. Black on November 06, 2009, 02:45:45 PM
I too just looked for it on ebay.....damn, Jules you sure got a sweet deal on that, with prices of indeed $70 or more, like spudafett said! I thought I'd look for one myself, to see if I could reshape it in a Jawa transport, like you mentioned. But even my customizing budget has its limits  ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 06, 2009, 03:18:21 PM
Spuda,

Yes, you are right, the electronics are housed in the cab, I could remove the module but if you heard all of the sounds you'd say "NO DON'T DO IT" as they are all very Star Wars like, if it was't for the single WAAALLLL-EEE sound amongst all of the others then it could literally be a SW vehicle.

I haven't taken it apart yet, but there are screws everywhere, which suggests that the parts should all be removeable. The cool thing about this truck is that the suspension lowers to allow access to the rear compartment, so I'm in a real quandry with what to do with it, strip her and make an air transport (hard option) or keep her as a ground vehicle and modify the existing layout. So, I've put it to the vote to see what the Yarder's think. I'll do whatever the results tell me to do.


Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on November 06, 2009, 03:53:07 PM
wow that's a tuffie... I commented on my vote... I realy don't know what to tell you to do with it!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 06, 2009, 03:58:11 PM
Great help Spud! thanks Dude....

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4080965761_365fbee333_o.jpg)
Maybe I could have this as the mother ship and have the truck come out the back! I'll make both remote control...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on November 06, 2009, 06:18:57 PM
 :o :o :o :o
What is THAT!?!?!?!  I think I'm in love.....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on November 06, 2009, 06:22:30 PM
 :o :o :o :o
What is THAT!?!?!?!  I think I'm in love.....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 06, 2009, 06:32:30 PM
Jules did you read my previous post? This latest ship you posted has the exact rotating thrusters I was trying to describe. I am voting ground vehicle as I got an image in my head as soon as you posted that original vehicle. I'm sure whatever you do is going to come out sweet as tea in NC.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Mr. Black on November 07, 2009, 05:31:55 AM
Great help Spud! thanks Dude....

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4080965761_365fbee333_o.jpg)
Maybe I could have this as the mother ship and have the truck come out the back! I'll make both remote control...

Where DO you find these wonderful images, Jules! Really, that thing is operational er.... sensational!  8)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on November 07, 2009, 07:58:34 AM
Wow, that is one sweet dropship! I could easily see some clone markings on this and it would be all set, let alone that great personnel walker, I mean truck coming out the back of it!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Reconsgt on November 07, 2009, 08:16:00 AM
Really fits the seperatist style, the front looks like the driod infantry carriers from EP1
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: DocOutlands on November 07, 2009, 08:49:43 AM
Wow.  Just...  wow.

I'd be more coherently worshipful, but I've not yet finished my coffee, so WOW has to suffice.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 12, 2009, 11:34:39 AM
I've ripped all the guts out of the vehicle and now I'm adding bits. Im probsbly going to make a cockpit interior, I'm just waiting for a couple of old Falcon chairs to turn up.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2802/4098107163_d7ba92c948_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2555/4098863518_2c46050c9a_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on November 12, 2009, 11:40:11 AM
It already looks better without the wheels and treads on it.
  man, I have a feeling that this one is going to turn out sweet.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on November 12, 2009, 12:52:13 PM
looks good, but I don't know about the doggie ears.... lol
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on November 12, 2009, 01:35:08 PM
Which design did you decide to go with for the truck. Is it gonna have walker legs? O0
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: wraithnine on November 12, 2009, 01:37:55 PM
ooooh this is gonna be sweeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 12, 2009, 02:49:35 PM
Looking good Jules. I too am wondering about the dog ears though. Can't wait to see more.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 12, 2009, 05:12:38 PM
Dog ears?.....

My feeling was that the vehicle needs to look a bit less like a truck....let's see how it looks after the paint has been applied. They unscrew so taking them off isn't going to be a hassle.

I'm also waiting for a Falcon radar dish, possibly to fit somewhere on the rear section, plus another laser weapon for the front section.

This baby is going to take about 4 weeks to finish.

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: TheCloneCommander on November 12, 2009, 05:43:42 PM
Jules that is looking great so far!!! just a throught... would you put thrusters under the so called "dog ears" ? or even some working LED on top of them?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 13, 2009, 04:43:28 AM
CC,

Gosh, I'd love to do loads, but this is a model for photography, so I'm not going to add stuff that is going to take up too much time. The paintwork is the vital part and that will completely trasnform the vehicle, I just can't wait to get the airbrush on it...

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: TheCloneCommander on November 13, 2009, 04:54:10 AM
fair enough!! :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on November 13, 2009, 06:13:45 AM
Is it gonna have walker legs? Man, this is gonna look good.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 14, 2009, 05:56:32 AM
Hi everone,

I've been adding bits to the model here and there and now I'm just waiting for the seats to arrive. I've also got to add thrusters and then she'll be ready for painting.

Ive added a part with a red LED and somehow I've got to put back the sound unit with all of the cool sounds.

The interior of the rear will also be detailed as it will fit the mini ship from the large millennium falcon.

For colour, I'm thinking of a mid tone brown with a thick yellowy stripe accross the mid section. Of course the whole thing will be heavily weathered.


(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/4102999590_651f31eec2_o.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4102241803_4d95085f3b_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on November 14, 2009, 06:44:58 AM
Nice additions, Jules! I like that dish on there and that BMF pod works perfect in your cargo bay. What a fitting replacement for bessie this will make.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on November 14, 2009, 06:53:47 AM
Sniff. Sniff. I am gonna miss Bessie, but she died in the service of the cause. This is looking great Jules. I like the sound of your paint job too. that dish looks good on there too.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 14, 2009, 08:12:33 AM
This is looking good Jules. I love that shot of the cargo bay with the BMF shuttle in there.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: wraithnine on November 14, 2009, 09:41:38 AM
jules this is really shaping up to be awesome mate
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on November 14, 2009, 12:01:44 PM
It does look pretty great, Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on November 14, 2009, 12:22:35 PM
oooOOoooo  I like!  I believe it was the angle that threw me with the "dog ears" addtions to the cab.  From the top they don't look bad at all! 

That BMF pod fits with plenty of room to spare doesn't it! that's awesome... wonder what other cargo craft that thing could carry?

the dish and other greeblies are perfect.  What is the thing with the LED? can we get a better shot of it?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Phatty on November 14, 2009, 07:39:20 PM
Man, that is looking sweet!  Nice work Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Reconsgt on November 14, 2009, 07:40:36 PM
Yha, this one is going to be good, no doubt about it.   The interior of the cargo bay holds a ton of potential alone, 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 15, 2009, 09:14:30 PM
Ok, the exterior is finished as far as greeblies go. I've just got the thrusters to fit.
I re-mounted the gun turret to the top of the ship, that way I could have a moving gun.

Most of the parts have been screwed on, so this baby can be played with without fear of parts falling off. A lot of the external parts move, like the radar, turret, rear antenna and fuel scoop. Internal parts also move like the retracting fuel and repair arms. She's also got working external light.

Now all I need are the 2 chairs then I can finish off the cockpit, then the fun begins, I can paint the thing. She'll totally change when the colour is applied. Lastly the decals.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2767/4108331822_4afdef1c7f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: StenHunter on November 15, 2009, 09:19:50 PM
looking good Jules!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: wraithnine on November 16, 2009, 01:35:08 AM
i have ....a seriously good feeling about this!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 16, 2009, 03:52:06 AM
Thanks guys...I'm dying to get the airbrush out, but I've got to be patient...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on November 17, 2009, 10:03:52 AM
Wow! I love the grasping arms on the inside. Who am I kidding, I like it all!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on November 17, 2009, 10:18:37 AM
I have a couple of Star Trek figure bridge chairs I could let you have, Jules. They look like office chairs and might not be as beefy as what you are wanting. It's looking great, buddy. I can't wait to see it painted.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on November 17, 2009, 11:14:21 AM
DarthC has casted some good looking chairs too.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 18, 2009, 08:39:08 AM
Ok, can't wait for the chairs, got to paint it...Will fit the chairs later...

Here is what I'm up to:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/4114456139_c8b7daa9c3_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on November 18, 2009, 09:27:26 AM
thats going to look great HB, I'm glad that your going with a similar color to the original.  I don't think a flat grey or normal imperialistic style would have worked for this.  (I'm sure you could have pulled it off, but I realy like the yellow and orange!!)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 18, 2009, 11:46:39 AM
Ohhhh, nice, me like. I will have to disagree Spud, I had visualized an all over off white to light tan color with yellow markings. Obviously with the Hangarbay treatment/awesome weathering. Though I do like what you have proposed Jules and can't wait to see some paint on her. I just want to trow out that if you paint most everything you glued on a contrasting color from the vehicle it looks like it was glued on. If you leave more areas the same color and just weather them it looks more a part of the vehicle. Just something to think about as this comes together as that mock up looks sweet.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Reconsgt on November 18, 2009, 11:55:41 AM
The seats from the old Joe Fang helo also work well with some slight mods, I used those on my swamp speeder, 
Anyhow the paint will look good in those colors, but I think that almost any neutral color would look great,
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on November 18, 2009, 12:21:08 PM
This is gonna look sweet. I bet any color for this would look good. I could see this in the same colors you did that great AT-AT!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 18, 2009, 01:04:07 PM
Sprywalker,

I totally agree about the colours, I just didn't photoshop it properly. I've been studying close up images of ILM's Slave1 model and Luke's speeder, damn, those medel makers were good! and I'm going to try to show layers of colours in areas that see the most wear.

Basically it's going to bea similar colour scheme to the one seen on Luke's speeder, old brown and dirty with some go faster stripes.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: StenHunter on November 18, 2009, 01:06:11 PM
too excited to see what it will look like.. going to explode.... can't help it.. awesomeness in the making..
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 19, 2009, 02:09:17 PM
Ok, I've painted her up and although she looks good, I'm not totally happy, so she will get a re-paint when i have a bit more time, but for now Bessie 2 is ready for photography.

I still need to spend some time on the cockpit and rear cargo bay, I'll be sure to update you when it's done.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/4117600903_4d05fb848a_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2612/4117600593_0a9f387786_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2668/4117600295_7731c7c383_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2529/4117599987_7229178644_o.jpg)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2529/4117599987_7229178644_o.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2529/4117599987_7229178644_o.jpg)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2668/4117600295_7731c7c383_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2668/4117600295_7731c7c383_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: wraithnine on November 19, 2009, 03:00:55 PM
dude thats fricken sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 19, 2009, 03:19:35 PM
Oh man Jules that is SWEET! I love the worn down look. So now you will paint over this so it shows through a bit? Is that your plan?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on November 19, 2009, 03:25:35 PM
Holy shnikies, talk about a makeover! You sound like me, Jules, you're not satisfied till it looks perfict to you even though everyone else likes it. I think that you are outdoing yourself this time for sure. More images, I need more images please. This thing looks awesome!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on November 19, 2009, 04:15:19 PM
Jules, stunning! Absolutely stunning! Fp again. I think you live there.,
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 19, 2009, 04:45:26 PM
Clonehead...Video coming...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: StenHunter on November 19, 2009, 04:55:53 PM
I like it a lot! I like the dark color, I like the stripe and I like the idea of layering more color. You are going to make this look awesome!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: TheCloneCommander on November 19, 2009, 05:14:01 PM
Jules i Love it love it love it!!!! Awesome Job Mate Congrats on FPing this Bad Boy!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: r1bb1t on November 19, 2009, 06:29:07 PM
Jules, you never cease to amaze. Really great work on Bessie's sister. Love everything about it!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on November 19, 2009, 06:56:58 PM
I love it.  Amazing jules, simply amazing.  I didn't think I'd like it dark like that, but it definately looks awesome! 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on November 19, 2009, 08:28:52 PM
Jules, here are a couple of shots of one of those star trek chairs. Do you think they will work in Bessie 2? I believe the ones I wanted to send to you are red.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 19, 2009, 11:33:56 PM
Yes they would be ideal!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: beige-4 on November 22, 2009, 02:27:10 AM
oh shitesish man jules u have dun it again that is number
1 it is no.1
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Reconsgt on November 22, 2009, 06:47:50 AM
The final paint is jaw dropping, great workmanship

I dug around in my fodder bin and found another option for a pilots seat, the green one is from the Joe Flak with some nice paint apps it could work well, I was going to use a couple in an upcomming idea, 

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 22, 2009, 09:21:22 AM
The one on the left with the bumpy padding is perfect, it's very retro.

I've now finished the painting and applied all of the decals, I'll be posting images and possibly a short Video later.

Jules
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Reconsgt on November 22, 2009, 09:30:23 AM
Can't wait to see a vid of this,

 The one on the left is from the old GI Joe Fang copter, 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 22, 2009, 11:09:38 AM
ooooOOOOHHH, sounds good Jules. I can't wait to see her. I am working on my project today as well.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 22, 2009, 08:44:41 PM
Guys, the ships virtually complete, you'll find images below and the Video Aqui!


VIDEO HERE:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHQbK1c2-_Q (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHQbK1c2-_Q)

Enjoy!


(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4127109736_5fca0ae234_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/4127109380_9d92be9274_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/4126338709_0decf38ddc_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/4127108380_990f2bc78f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: TheCloneCommander on November 22, 2009, 09:09:27 PM
WOW Jules that is a brilliant looking cargo ship, i only just saw a bunch of these yesterday at my local Big W for $65 each i was tempted to grabbing one but let it go......
a Brilliant video Too Mate i am always engrossed in watching your video's.... its very relaxing and i always love your choice in music as well.....awesome all round!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on November 22, 2009, 09:55:45 PM
Jules, I haven't watched the vid yet as it is my bedtime but I just wanted to say that the cargo bay is bloody exquisite. And for a yank, that's saying something.

But do you think this will fit in my stocking, mate? Or should I be getting a bigger one?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: wraithnine on November 23, 2009, 01:42:36 AM
i am simply gobsmacked mate,  utterly speechless...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 23, 2009, 05:37:59 AM
Oh Jules she is a beauty. Nice adjustments to the paint job. I love the interior shot of the cargo bay. Now what became of that shuttle that goes inside? Great job man!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 23, 2009, 05:52:00 AM
Wow, 3 nods from 3 awesome customisers. It's always great to get feedback, but it's especially sweet coming from such accomplished craftsment.

Thanks for the boost!

Jules
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: StenHunter on November 23, 2009, 10:14:31 AM
AWESOME JOB! I had good feelings about this and you pulled it off my friend =) I need to find some more nice vehicles to customize =)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on November 23, 2009, 11:08:59 AM
that is amazing jules. Simply jaw droppingly awesome.  I love the interior that floor is beautiful, as are the instrument pannels.  Can't wait to see some shots of the cockpit!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 23, 2009, 12:59:41 PM
Hey Jules thanks for the video. That really shows her off, what an awesome and totally original vehicle you have.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Reconsgt on November 23, 2009, 03:51:33 PM
I really enjoyed the video,  it does show off alot of things pics just can't. Very nice job I am envious,  it turned out great, now I want one :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Mr. Black on November 24, 2009, 03:21:55 PM
Jules, you've outdone yourself with this one. Seriously I never could've imagined the Wall-E truck turning into something ultimately SW as your latest creations. A splendid paint job (as always, but it can never be complimented enough) and above all, a huge amount of playability! I just checked the supercool video, in which you give a great presenation of Bessy Mk.2. I absolutely love all the moving parts and stuff and the decals bring me back to me younger days so, so long ago  :)

You talk about Bessy Mk.2 being a temporary name. How does Maddock sound, a bit derived from Mad Dog. I was thinking Hound Dog, but that sounds too much like Bossk's ship the Hound's Tooth. Just throwing in some suggestions  ;)

What paper do you use for your decals? I have some regular A4 sized labels, but of standard quality. Do you use that also and do you treat the printed decals afterwards with some sealant?

I'm asking because when I saw the floot gratings and such I thought to myself that I would most likely cut that all out from a sheet of styrene. Yep, that's me, always the hard and very long way around things, while this is so much faster and ending in the same beautiful result.  :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 24, 2009, 03:32:10 PM
Incom,

I'm flattered, I'm really not in the same callibre as you when it comes to skill which is why I cheat...I'd never go cutting  styrene, i just don't have the skill or patience.

The decals are good old a4 stickers with the images printed on. As long as it's not played with in the rain it'll be ok.

Like you said, same results, one 10th the pain! plus with only limited time on my hands I need quick solutions. It's funny but that's how I got good at Photoshop, I simply didn't have the time to make loads of dioramas like Chewie does for the photonovel, I needed a quick, easy solution.



Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: DocOutlands on November 25, 2009, 01:26:51 PM
That tears it - I'll be renewing my "Hangerbay-Fanboi Club" today!  I checked the "100 year plan" box...

FRIKKIN SWEET, Jules!!!  I love the INT-4 "ears" up front!

Technical issue/question - how'd you make the arm in the cargo bay?  I can see the Droideka blaster unit on the end... what's the rest made of?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Phatty on November 25, 2009, 01:28:33 PM
MAN, Jules, that is so killer!  I wish I had HALF of the imagination you guys seem to!  I never would have thought of that looking at that ship!  Hell, I probably wouldn't even have looked at that line of toys period!  It's killer, and the play value is enormous!  Excellent work!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: beige-4 on December 01, 2009, 06:40:07 AM
oh my gooooodddddddddddd i need a walmart for that wow u guys wow
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 01, 2009, 01:27:40 PM
Wattoh,

I really appreciate you bumping this post back up again and thanks for the Gooooodddddd! remark...

Also Welcome to the Yards, great to have you on-board!

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: pedro1138 on December 09, 2009, 09:37:15 PM
I can't believe how awesome this is! You have created a real piece of art, it's fantastic. I look forward to seeing it in your next photonovel.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: lambonspit on December 09, 2009, 10:03:01 PM
Fantastic!!! Never would have thought a Wall.E toy could turn into something so star wars. Loved the youtube vid too!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hemble on December 15, 2009, 12:59:12 AM
Mate what can one say but BLOODY BRILLANT WORK,  your skills are amazing in all aspects of this hobby.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 15, 2009, 02:18:15 AM
Ron,

I really am lost for words as you are a true craftsman. Thank you so much for having a look at my creations.

Jules
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hemble on December 17, 2009, 08:12:53 PM
hangarbay94 wrote
Quote
Ron,

I really am lost for words as you are a true craftsman. Thank you so much for having a look at my creations.

Jules

Jules thanks for the very kind words mate, and it was a pleasure looking at all your amazing pieces.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: StenHunter on December 17, 2009, 08:41:59 PM
So Jules what's next? Surely we need some new little vehicle for DC right?? I love your stuff...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 18, 2009, 07:04:20 AM
Well Sten, at the moment I've just discovered the wonders of Blue Screen technology and am applying it to my images, literally making them come alive.

The next Dark Child movie will see a lot more moving images and special effects...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Mr. Black on December 22, 2009, 12:17:43 AM
Just wanna say again, this is one of the best goshdarn custom vehicles I've ever seen. I've been checking ebay for this Wall-E truck ever since you first showed us the WIP shots, but man, you seem to have struck a very, very good deal on that. It's selling for a lot more in all other auctions  :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 22, 2009, 04:23:54 AM
Incom,

It's good to hear from you again.

Thanks for reviving this post, I apprerciate your interest in this. I'd love to see what you'd do with the same vehicle, I suspect it would put what I've done to shame!!!

To you and your famiy Have a Happy & Healthy New Year!

Jules
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 31, 2010, 09:12:38 AM
Ok folks, the hangarbay has spotted his next custom vehicle!

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/4318568419_8605800fa6_o.jpg)

It comes from a TV show called Storm Hawks, and I think it should scale up nicely to become a 1/2 man Pirate Ship. a Black Sun combat escort fighter....

I'll let you know as and when I get my hands on one!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on January 31, 2010, 09:25:33 AM
Oh boy! Jules in onto a new custom project! Can't wait to see that my friend.

This also has the look of a Wookie Ship on Kashyyyk.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: wraithnine on January 31, 2010, 10:51:15 AM
my boys already have this in a toybox somewhere
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: clonemedic96 on January 31, 2010, 11:07:32 AM
cool dude, you get that off ebay or did ya find it in a store?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 31, 2010, 11:20:23 AM
Good find Jules, I hope you get one. My son has this ship and doesn't play with it much, if he does it is with SW figures. I asked him about a month ago if he would let me turn it into a Wookie vehicle as it has that look to me. It will make a cool pirate/Black Sun ship as well.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: wraithnine on January 31, 2010, 11:50:08 AM
in store
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 31, 2010, 02:08:35 PM
I just won one on E-bay.... £0.99p the postage was £3.00...

So folks as soon as I get it I'll begin the customising process.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: clonemedic96 on January 31, 2010, 05:18:26 PM
hey HB i was just wondering, could we get a size comparison pic so we know how big this thing is?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 31, 2010, 05:25:24 PM
Can do...as soon as it arrives I'll post images
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Joerhyno on January 31, 2010, 05:50:07 PM
awesome score, if you can find the lil' bikes, they make awesome swoops... I found one a couple years ago for $1 at WM

http://www.figures.com/databases/action.cgi?setup_file=fignews2.setup&category=actionfigures&topic=65&show_article=517

(http://2008reviews.figures.com/data/659/medium/both02.JPG)



Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: StenHunter on February 01, 2010, 12:17:57 PM
I have the blue one =)  and yes it would probably make a really cool swoop!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on February 02, 2010, 04:21:19 PM
Guys, the vehicle arrived oday and it's perfect for customisig....It'll make a cool prop for the photonovel.

Here are some pre-customisation shots...

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4325832521_c74df6942f_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4326568808_beff502040_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4325832809_6184065c09_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: glorbes on February 02, 2010, 06:37:20 PM
It looks a lot like a podracer.  Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Phatty on February 02, 2010, 08:13:57 PM
Sweet, can't wait to see what you do with this one!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: jediwolf69 on February 02, 2010, 11:02:06 PM
Is it just me! Or does any one else see a water speeder on the making? Can't wait to see what ya do with her.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on February 02, 2010, 11:42:16 PM
I was thinking water skimmer as well.... 

It'll be interesting whatever you come up with HB.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on February 03, 2010, 02:33:31 AM
It's configuration reminded me of this Star Wars vehicle...(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4326859181_9053553dab_o.jpg). Also the Naboo Starfighters had a similar engine layout.

My aim is to make it look less cartoonish and more Custom Ship design, like it's owner had it specially made.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on February 03, 2010, 06:25:03 AM
Now that you mention it. it does remind me of the Grevious starfighter. Knowing how your custom vehicles go, Jules, this one is going to shape up into a winner,also.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: clonemedic96 on February 03, 2010, 07:08:07 AM
cool dude, cant wait!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on February 03, 2010, 03:02:18 PM
Daggone, this one is gonna be good in your hands. I am curious, it doesn't look quite as Kashyyky to me now.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on February 14, 2010, 09:34:43 PM
Ok folks, she's almost finished...Just a little airbrush work and she's done...

I've not had to make many modifications apart from filling in the centre catapault runner with polistyrene sheet, fitting a centre window spar and a slight adjustment to the seat and interior console to allow a Star Wars figure to sit in the cockpit properly, the rest is just paintwork.

I really like the design of this ship, it's a cross between a Naboo Starfighter and a pod racer...

I took my inspiration for the paintwork from some Daniel Simon Images, I love his silver/chrome paint jobs.

I'll post my usual diorama shots when she's done.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4357795133_8d89b41925_o.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4357794935_aa3e26755b_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2751/4358541962_b5bfe7695b_o.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4357795411_b1d7cef62b_o.jpg)

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: jediwolf69 on February 14, 2010, 09:44:07 PM
Wow !!! That looks great, (Now I want to go find one :'(), But still I like it . She what are you going to call her?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on February 14, 2010, 09:59:37 PM
looks great to me too!  Love the new colors.

the ONLY thing I would suggest is that you should dremel off that rediculous gun-grip handle, especially if you've removed the launching glider feature.  It might be too much work however, and I don't know how the bottom of the cockpit interacts with the handle mechanism... so it may be more logical to keep it out of hassle's sake.   

other than that.  It looks awesome.  I wouldn't see it as a space-vessel though, more of an ocean-world vesel which would land and takeoff in the water. 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: lambonspit on February 14, 2010, 10:02:21 PM
woowee!! hangarbay you've outdone yourself with this one (as usual!!). Fantastic colours, paint apps and weathering. 100% awesomeness!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on February 15, 2010, 11:04:32 AM
This looks amazing, Jules! I love the paint apps and the colors used.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on February 15, 2010, 11:14:23 AM
Thanks...here she is completed...

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4360058418_24bbc0bb3c_o.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4359374173_66c492f0e0_o.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4360112888_77f5a132f6_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4360058818_30d65bbbf8_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on February 15, 2010, 11:16:28 AM
Just stunning, Jules! On the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: wraithnine on February 15, 2010, 12:38:16 PM
love the reworked condor
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: bobby-brazil on February 15, 2010, 12:49:23 PM
i remember when these went on sale at target i think they got down to $10 but i passed i did pick up the two flying bikes though but i've done nothing with them good job  jules
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Echo5s on February 15, 2010, 01:06:40 PM
wow you have a knack for creating things like these...i wish i had that, my hands are a little bit shakey and I screw things up alot when painting, thats why i failed at warhammer 40k
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on February 15, 2010, 01:26:31 PM
Don't worry Echo, my hands are shakey too. Thanks though for yor kind words.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Phatty on February 15, 2010, 03:17:53 PM
That ship is just SICK, Jules!  It looks so intimidating!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on February 15, 2010, 04:16:27 PM
Thanks for the comment Pat and to Clonehead, thanks buddy for the FP!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: clonemedic96 on February 15, 2010, 07:04:39 PM
this is awesome dude! someone has to hangerbay you!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on February 15, 2010, 09:51:10 PM
Wow, I have been so busy trying to get toy fair coverage up that I have just now seen this. Wow Jules. It looks spectacular.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 16, 2010, 06:40:14 AM
How did  I miss this yesterday? Brilliant work Jules. I love the silver and blue paint scheme. It looks very much like a pirate /smuggler ship which is very cool. I also like the lettering you did...does it say anything or just look cool? Could you PM me a bigger pic in the Hangar? I can't read the writing at that size. I am loving this ship man...and I know your kids are as well.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on February 16, 2010, 10:00:41 AM
I'm speechless Jules. You did really a great job on that ship. Everything looks perfect detailing,paintjob, weathering.

excellent work
10/10
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on February 16, 2010, 11:18:09 AM
Cheers Fiala, I appreciate that...

Spry, thanks also for your kind comments. In answer to your question the lettering was influenced by Korean. I practice a type of Karate called "Kong Soo Do", if you Google it you'll see some of the Korean lettering, I basically inscribed the ship from memory of the symbols.

Here is the lettering in close up...
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2713/4362402609_42e67f7203_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: flaccideagle on February 16, 2010, 12:54:40 PM
That's amazing!  I love the center fill-in work, and the cool metal paintjob!  Impressive as always!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: StenHunter on February 16, 2010, 10:16:33 PM
LOVE IT!!

Awesome Jules you've truly created something special from a great starting piece. Keep em coming!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on February 17, 2010, 01:30:02 AM
Flaccideagle, Stenhunter, thanks for the thumbs up...I appreciate it!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: 110clones on March 12, 2010, 08:23:10 PM
cool custom vehicles
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: CaptainLux on April 10, 2010, 04:57:43 PM
really great vehicles!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 08, 2010, 12:28:46 PM
Folks, here is my latest creation... Skylane Security Patrol Speeder....

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4589312843_a7b77b5b8b_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4589313351_0cbfa3339c_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: jediwolf69 on May 08, 2010, 01:17:48 PM
That's really cool looking speeder HB, Now I wish I had picked up more of the Ep2 stuff. LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!!.

JW
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: DocOutlands on May 08, 2010, 01:27:52 PM
nice work.  love the matching pit droid.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: wraithnine on May 08, 2010, 02:44:52 PM
sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!! lookin minty mate!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on May 08, 2010, 03:43:59 PM
That looks wild buddy! Very nice!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: CaptainLux on May 08, 2010, 03:47:30 PM
great custom vehicle!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: kreeper2 on May 08, 2010, 04:29:09 PM
Thats looks fantastic my friend gotta love the blue with white trim love it!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: TheCloneCommander on May 08, 2010, 05:42:25 PM
Folks, here is my latest creation... Skylane Security Patrol Speeder....

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4589312843_a7b77b5b8b_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4589313351_0cbfa3339c_b.jpg)

Jules they look like a great team, that speeder looks much better then the original color!! i love the weathering mate, it looks sooooo life like!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: wraithnine on May 09, 2010, 01:44:45 AM
just realised mate you used the decals i sent you !! (more on the way) ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Phatty on May 09, 2010, 07:03:11 AM
VERY nice, my friend!  Most excellent!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 09, 2010, 07:34:02 AM
Jules, she looks great! Nice color choices and aps. i really like the gun mount looks swweet. I also see you have got your hands on a decal sheet. Fine job you have done. Cool trooper as well...

I hope this vehicle doesn't bring about the end of civilization as Pat is predicting...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: clonemedic96 on May 09, 2010, 08:05:00 AM
 :o o....my....god..... HB this has to be your best! i also love how you got that droids arms to bend
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on May 09, 2010, 08:51:37 AM
now you just need hasbro to release one of those TCW police droids to put in it.
I love the colors and I love the figs to match.  Curious though if you had any problems painting the front end.  That rubbery stuff they made it out of seemed to me like it'd be dificult to paint.  Did you try to detail the engine at all? 

btw....  I always pictured that speeder as a "hot rod" speeder with the "hood" removed so you could see the suped up engine... In my mind a "stock" version of the same speeder would have the engine enclosed and covered.... so a stock police speeder would probably not have the engines exposed like that....
but then again I'm being conceptually nit-picky.  the thing looks 100 times better WITH the engine showing! lol
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 09, 2010, 10:16:04 AM
Thanks Spuda,

I take your point about the engine panels, I too feel that it would look better with them in place! truth is this is a re-paint of a vehicle I used in the Darkchild novel. I bought it cheap off e-bay and it was incomplete.
Also I've not painted the front rubber parts for the reasons you stated.

Still,I'm glad you approve of the overall custom.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on May 09, 2010, 01:06:39 PM
Thanks Spuda,

I take your point about the engine panels, I too feel that it would look better with them in place! truth is this is a re-paint of a vehicle I used in the Darkchild novel. I bought it cheap off e-bay and it was incomplete.
Also I've not painted the front rubber parts for the reasons you stated.

Still,I'm glad you approve of the overall custom.

I kinda figured it was another repaint of yours.  I couldn't remember if it had pannels on the original or not... 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on May 09, 2010, 02:08:23 PM
Amazing times 100,000,000,000!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on May 10, 2010, 09:03:01 AM
omg  :o one word Jules, perfect
That custom Speeder with the trooper and the droid is just perfect

1000/1000
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 10, 2010, 04:30:46 PM
Thanks guys, I took some more images of it the other day, so I'll post them later on this week!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 26, 2010, 04:59:08 AM
Wow, there have been some amazing customs posted here recently!

This is just an update...

I've added my first custom vehicle to my web site...you can view it here... http://www.hangarbays-customs.net/#/customs/4541053759 (http://www.hangarbays-customs.net/#/customs/4541053759)

I hope you like the site format...any feedback is most welcome

 ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on May 27, 2010, 08:08:41 AM
Cool site HB!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: CloneSniper78 on May 28, 2010, 06:57:38 PM
One word.....AWESOME!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: CloneSniper78 on May 28, 2010, 07:00:49 PM
I love the big cannon on top.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: StenHunter on June 03, 2010, 12:41:29 PM
Great job Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 07, 2010, 03:17:47 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4679706475_761f7bea31_b.jpg)

Hi fellow customs folks..

Hangarbay is going down the dark path with this one. KOTR is a subject I've never really touched upon, but as these parts begun to take shape I thought "Sith Empire Star fighter".....So, this vehicle is called the Sith Mentor. I've done the assembly work, which is basically just Sebiullba's pod racer engines screwed onto a mini rig shuttle. Next it's the paint job; I'd love to be able to do a mad one on this, a couple of well placed orange stripes on a dark grey background plus some cool weathering to boot.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4680337004_f9381054a6_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4680337298_97ffa453a0_b.jpg)

I'll post more images as soon as the paintwork is complete....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Sith Mentor WIP
Post by: Phatty on June 07, 2010, 03:28:07 PM
OMG, I am so jealous of your creativity!  I just wouldn't have thought to use parts like that together, and it looks so wicked!  And your paint scheme sounds perfect, too.  I can't wait to see the WIP shots of this one.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Sith Mentor WIP
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 07, 2010, 06:35:59 PM
Oh yea! This one looks like a fast ship! Can't wait to see the next step...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Sith Mentor WIP
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 08, 2010, 05:55:39 PM
Ok folks, here she is...The Skipray BlastBoat...

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4683974784_d374fe15b7_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4683975094_255b203567_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4684070879_621161964e_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4684702646_bea08271a5_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4684702368_316a375736_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4683975820_0724180c27_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Sith Mentor WIP
Post by: Phatty on June 08, 2010, 09:00:43 PM
She looks like a beaut, Jules!  Great colors, excellent weathering.  I'm jealous!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Sith Mentor WIP
Post by: TheCloneCommander on June 08, 2010, 09:11:14 PM
Jules that looks fantastic!! you are the airbrush genius mate, i totally love the paint app on this bad boy!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Skipray Blastboat
Post by: wraithnine on June 09, 2010, 12:17:17 AM
looks superb mate ..but in truth from the illustrious Hangerbay94 we expect no less.... ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Skipray Blastboat *UPDATED*
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 09, 2010, 07:27:47 AM
More eye candy!!!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4685395066_d713a08392_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4685354202_44ea4d799f_b.jpg)
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Images from Hangarbay's Hangarbay...
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1301/4685353044_5db1351333_b.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1292/4684718743_eb2818c44a_b.jpg)
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Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 09, 2010, 09:12:47 AM
Awesome bro! She turned out sweet just as expected from you.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on June 09, 2010, 09:36:32 AM
as always excellent custom Jules
your airbrush skills are flawless mate and I can't get enough of your hangarbay pics
keep up your great work

10/10
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: wraithnine on June 09, 2010, 10:56:38 AM
superb mate ! i have an idea with a cheap vintage Y-wing im watching atm
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: vader9900 on June 09, 2010, 11:20:34 AM
That's some fantastic customs & dios!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: Tamer on June 09, 2010, 04:22:44 PM
Looks great Jules. Spectacular. Ofcourse I fpd it.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: r1bb1t on June 09, 2010, 05:20:12 PM
Another genius effort, Jules. You never fail to amaze. My only regret is that it is far too difficult to pick a favorite picture of your incredible latest work.
Like a candle on a birthday cake, I'm always blown away.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: CaptainLux on June 09, 2010, 06:22:14 PM
this are awesome!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: kreeper2 on June 10, 2010, 10:21:36 PM
Seriously Jules youre a bad ass sir thats an amazing job love it!!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on June 11, 2010, 09:17:43 PM
AMAZINGLY AMAZING JULES!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: spudafett on June 15, 2010, 05:31:24 AM
looks cool hb.... but it doesn't look anythign like a skipray blastboat.

(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081015143802/starwars/images/thumb/e/ec/Skipray_schem.jpg/735px-Skipray_schem.jpg)

can I ask why you called it that? 

I realy love the paint scheme though, when i saw the WIP shot of the parts just cobbled together I had my doubts, but after the new paint scheme it realy pulls together nicely. 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 15, 2010, 08:57:46 AM
OH NOT YOU AS WELL!!!!

I seem to have stirred up a hornets nest when I called this a Skipray Blastboat...

I intended using the model as a replacement for the blastboat in my novel, but after so many people started raving about the fact that it looks nothing like the Blastboat I had to withdraw the name...

So now it's an unknown ship...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: wraithnine on June 15, 2010, 09:33:57 AM
how about a "Kuat Drive Yards K-7 Gunboat"
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: spudafett on June 15, 2010, 11:24:48 AM
haha..  didn't know I was "stiring the hornets"...

I was just making an observation.

I was actually going to suggest calling it a "skipray gunboat" as well, close enough to the original name but different enough to make a distinction.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 15, 2010, 12:29:20 PM
Spudafett that 's an inspired name....You are officially my Custom Namer Executive Operative !!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: spudafett on June 15, 2010, 03:44:46 PM
Spudafett that 's an inspired name....You are officially my Custom Namer Executive Operative !!!

lol let it be so.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: kreeper2 on June 15, 2010, 04:53:26 PM
How about the minow?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 16, 2010, 03:07:42 AM
Kreepers...Hmmm, that is an excellent name, but as this craft is Imperial, I'm pretty sure it would be inappropriate. Saying that Im will be needing names for ships in the XWA Web-comic, so with your permission, I'd like to use the name for another ship that I am working on!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles *UPDATED 09/06/10*
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 24, 2010, 12:08:31 PM
This is going to be my next custom project. It's supposed to be Dash Rendar's Outrider, but whoever created this toy must never have seen the ship as it is totally the wrong scale.

The Outrider is supposed to be approx 2/3rds the size of the Millennium Falcon, and this version is smaller than a B-Wing. What I like about this ship is she's got a swivelling mid section ,again not true to the outrider but it does make for a very interesting Fighter Class ship.

I think I'm going to call her the "Correllian Gunstar". She'll probably see a few different paint schemes  ahead of her, but the 1st one is going to be very distinctive. I have a load of red paint..so lets see what I can do with her...

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1191/4730479335_2fb5a625b5_b.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1143/4731123290_383b2479d8_b.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1050/4730478867_1b57bdc957_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: wraithnine on June 24, 2010, 12:22:37 PM
very nice you lucky so and so
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: vader9900 on June 24, 2010, 03:07:15 PM
Looking forward to seeing what you do with that bad-boy!   vadsab
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: Road Warrior on June 24, 2010, 03:38:26 PM
Very cool. Yes, thats not the Outrider(though its suposed to be)- more like a typical CEC sauser fighter. Or more like the "bubblefighter" from Lost in Space....

CEC is of course Corellian Engineering Corperation...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on June 25, 2010, 09:46:27 AM
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o Dash Rendar would be proud.

Jack
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: Tamer on June 25, 2010, 10:24:52 AM
Cool deal Jules. Red sounds great. Can we assume we will see this in an  upcoming chapter of the Azzameen saga?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 25, 2010, 06:52:49 PM
Hi folks,

I've just finished painting the Outrider. I'll be taking some Dio shots early next week....

May I present the Corellian Gunstar..
This ship was credited with the first Imperial Kill by a rebel fighter. It survived to the end of the Civil War and now resides in the Museum of  the New Republic on Coruscant.

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1364/4734003811_01e641db27_b.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1191/4734642860_88c7fab968_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: Phatty on June 25, 2010, 08:23:27 PM
That is a great paint job, my friend.  The orange really stands out, and the weathering is spot on.  I also have an Outrider that I had planned to customize at some point, but now I don't know if I can compare!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: Road Warrior on June 25, 2010, 08:34:23 PM
Love the paintjob! Cool backstory as well man. :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on June 25, 2010, 09:46:11 PM
OOOOOOOOOOOOO! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o


EXCELLENT!


Jack
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: wraithnine on June 25, 2010, 11:47:18 PM
that looks suuuuuuuuperb!! jules just bloody awesome mate!(i think someone either has seen recently the old sci-fi movie "the Last Starfighter" or remembers it  ;)  )
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on June 26, 2010, 12:10:28 AM
The paintjob is really good and the weathering is also superb.
great job Jules
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 26, 2010, 06:48:27 AM
She is a beauty! One in a million girl!... wait, that is a song. Seriously sweet looking vehicle Jules. Great job, I love the red on the ship.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: TheCloneCommander on June 26, 2010, 06:59:09 AM
fantastic looking repaint mate your skills with an air brush are now complete.... you are going to have to confirm the color buddy, is it Red or Orange? not that it matters it is very slick!!!

did you also receive my email with some images?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: CaptainLux on June 26, 2010, 10:17:06 AM
looks amazing jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: Project-Durge on June 26, 2010, 12:40:54 PM
you should put that in G.C. It is AWESOME!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: kreeper2 on June 26, 2010, 09:11:47 PM
Thats a great custom brother like the colors and  the weathering!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Corellian Gunstar W.I.P 24/06/10
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 27, 2010, 03:32:04 PM
Thanks guys I appreciate all of your comments. As it the norm with me I have done some artwork to accompany the custom.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4739686697_668c1ef82d_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4740322082_19835fbe1a_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4739595371_b3fec2b139_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4740230152_52b044439c_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4740288270_8055964fd5_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4740232128_35427047f8_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'O' Wing Starfigher "Gunstar"
Post by: wraithnine on June 27, 2010, 03:40:27 PM
utterly superb! wish i could do something like that for the Valkyrie
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'O' Wing Starfigher "Gunstar"
Post by: CaptainLux on June 27, 2010, 03:52:10 PM
this is awesome jules! :o
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'O' Wing Starfigher "Gunstar"
Post by: Phatty on June 27, 2010, 04:06:05 PM
Great graphical work on this!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'O' Wing Starfigher "Gunstar"
Post by: Tamer on June 28, 2010, 02:14:39 PM
awesome graphic and ship Jules. Wow, I knew this would turn out great. Those action shots look great.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'O' Wing Starfigher "Gunstar"
Post by: SithLord229 on June 28, 2010, 05:16:43 PM
Jules, may I ask what the typeface is called that you used to type up the Gunstars info?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'O' Wing Starfigher "Gunstar"
Post by: jedihunter on June 28, 2010, 08:15:26 PM
great job once again man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xwing
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'O' Wing Starfigher "Gunstar"
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 28, 2010, 11:52:52 PM
Jules, may I ask what the typeface is called that you used to type up the Gunstars info?

The typeface used for the main text is called ODDABALOON and the one used for the name Gunstar was a corporate font called INTELLIVISION (the name of a very early games console...way before your time).

If you can't find them I can e-mail them to you.

Jules
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'O' Wing Starfigher "Gunstar"
Post by: SithLord229 on June 29, 2010, 05:30:38 AM
Jules, may I ask what the typeface is called that you used to type up the Gunstars info?

The typeface used for the main text is called ODDABALOON and the one used for the name Gunstar was a corporate font called INTELLIVISION (the name of a very early games console...way before your time).

If you can't find them I can e-mail them to you.

Jules

Thanks Jules, I've just searched dafont.com & couldn't find them. If you could email me the ODDABALOON font that would be great as I'm thinking of creating a comic book style banner for my YouTube channel.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'O' Wing Starfigher "Gunstar"
Post by: Tamer on June 29, 2010, 06:16:12 AM
And you graphic work just gets better and better Jules. I had to front page this. I love that shot of it in the asteroid field. Bravo Jules. Bravo.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'O' Wing Starfigher "Gunstar"
Post by: Tamer on June 29, 2010, 09:29:46 AM
This is our latest
(http://www.imperialshipyards.net/customoftheweek.gif)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'O' Wing Starfigher "Gunstar"
Post by: Clonehead on June 29, 2010, 10:32:21 AM
Awesome Jules! I like the hangar shots the best.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'O' Wing Starfigher "Gunstar"
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 29, 2010, 04:35:36 PM
Guys I've been away for a couple of days so I apologise for not replying sooner. I am so greatful for being given the privilage of Custom of the Week. I still have a long way to go before I am happy with my work, but getting such positive comments is always inspirational. Thank you so much!

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 04, 2010, 01:13:15 PM
By popular demand here are some images of the GI Joe HISS tank I converted into a Clone Army Ground Attack Speeder...

Also I'd like to thank Tamer for giving me all of the front page attention recently, I'm really chuffed. 

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Star%20Wars%20Customs/HISS7.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Star%20Wars%20Customs/HISS8.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Star%20Wars%20Customs/HISS9.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Star%20Wars%20Customs/HISS10.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Star%20Wars%20Customs/HISS4.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: darknsour on July 04, 2010, 01:30:36 PM
everytime I look at it , I want one!!!

Too bad Hasbro could never produce something as good as this!!!


Great job!!!

Can't wait to see more!!!

Rich
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: Road Warrior on July 04, 2010, 01:49:22 PM
Now thats a cool speeder if i ever saw one. Also love the army paint scheme!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: spudafett on July 04, 2010, 07:45:25 PM
hell yeah!  I love it!  I'm definately needing to get my hands on a few hiss tanks now.... i'll be lucky to rig up something half as good!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: Clonehead on July 05, 2010, 01:30:16 AM
Jules, your alterations to that hiss tank are perfect for this application.
Those doctored shots are magnificent.
I like the clones also.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: spudafett on July 05, 2010, 05:03:56 AM
so.... what did you use for the side thrusters on the hiss tank?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 05, 2010, 07:26:15 AM
Oh, sorry Spuda! I'm not sure the name of the vehicle, but it's a blue speeder used by the Naboo Security Forces...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: wraithnine on July 05, 2010, 07:48:21 AM
i think its called a Gian speeder
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: Tamer on July 05, 2010, 07:59:23 AM
As far as front page news, you have been busy this week. Good news makes the front page period. This HISS tank sure does look good too.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: commanderCharlie on July 05, 2010, 10:31:50 AM
awesome jules!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: StenHunter on July 05, 2010, 05:08:46 PM
I gave my son my old hiss tank about 6 months ago.. he's not used it at all... I don't even know if he will miss it when I steal it back to make my own version of this. Awesome work man! awesome work!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: jedihunter on July 06, 2010, 12:34:27 PM
yes i hope you dont mind if i use your recipe as i have about 6 extra hiss tanks
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 06, 2010, 02:32:35 PM
jedi Hunter, be my guest. Please let us see how you get on.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: dana.raye.smith on July 06, 2010, 03:31:16 PM
This thing looks great HB94.
I remember having like 3 of them as a kid, and it was always one of my favorite vehicles.
Makes for a mean speeder.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: CaptainLux on July 06, 2010, 07:16:58 PM
that last one is awesome!!!

cool work jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on July 10, 2010, 10:17:26 AM
AMAZING!


-Jack
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: darknsour on July 12, 2010, 04:50:52 PM
I have some questions, like what is that thing sticking out of the side of the HISS Tank?

It looks great like it belongs there, like it was made for it!!

And where can I get it for my tank!!!


Great stuff, I never customized a vehicle before but I want to give it a try!!


Thanks
Rich
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 12, 2010, 06:38:47 PM
DNS the pieces on either side are from the EP1 Flash speeder.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe HISS Tank -
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 25, 2010, 05:14:05 AM
Ok..here's another GI Joe slash Clone Wars conversion...

This time it's the Snow Vehicle from the latest toy release....It's now the MR-AT (Multi Role - Armoured Transport) Nicknamed 'The Monitor'. This little wonder was used by the Clone Army and later Imperial Forces in the Ground Support role. It was also adopted by Imperial Special Forces as the vehicle could be adapted for may uses.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/MR-AT/MRAT.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/MR-AT/MRAT6.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/MR-AT/MRAT5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/MR-AT/MRAT4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/MR-AT/MRAT2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/MR-AT/MRAT3.jpg)

The vehicle is fully functional with firing missiles,
 extendible platform and rear hold.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe Snow Vehicle. ++25/07/10++
Post by: wraithnine on July 25, 2010, 06:03:56 AM
OMG!!! that looks sodding brilliant!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe Snow Vehicle. ++25/07/10++
Post by: Clonehead on July 25, 2010, 06:36:04 AM
Yes Jules!!!!!!!!! I love it!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe Snow Vehicle. ++25/07/10++
Post by: spudafett on July 25, 2010, 10:25:41 AM
holy cow! I love it.

ok... brainstorm going on...

that looks alot like a classic hiss tank and I always thought it did, it just looked gay with the arctic attachments...

the new hiss-tank looks almost rediculously crazy... but it has rolling tank treads that are huge....

I've been wanting to make a conglomeration of an old hiss with the new hiss' rolling treads, do you think they could be attached to this vehicle successfully jules?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe Snow Vehicle. ++25/07/10++
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 25, 2010, 02:54:30 PM
This is another great vehicle Jules! I love everything you have done to it. Great job bringing it into your SWverse.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe Snow Vehicle. ++25/07/10++
Post by: vader9900 on July 25, 2010, 04:01:52 PM
Another masterpiece work of art!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe Snow Vehicle. ++25/07/10++
Post by: Phatty on July 25, 2010, 04:38:32 PM
Jules, that is very slick!  She looks beautiful.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe Snow Vehicle. ++25/07/10++
Post by: darknsour on July 25, 2010, 05:40:54 PM
Thats a GREAT crossover!!!


Looks better then anything that Hasbro has ever put out for us Star Wars prople!!!



Great job!!!

Lets see more!!!

Rich
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe Snow Vehicle. ++25/07/10++
Post by: DocOutlands on July 25, 2010, 07:23:33 PM
WOW!!  I bought one of those specifically to do a conversion just like this!  Ok, not *just* like it, as I plan to pull out the gun-tower and replace the manned gun with a remote turret.  Or an R2 socket.  Oh, and bigger engines, round ones.  So, ah - yeah, not like this one at all, really.  But the same vehicle base.

Jules - that's just awesome.  Maybe mine will (some day) look half as good!

(Greets from almost-Mexico!)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe Snow Vehicle. ++25/07/10++
Post by: gwest on July 25, 2010, 07:59:35 PM
I bought that same thing today, with the same idea in mind!!!!!!!  I've been thinking it would make a great SW vehicle and have been surprised that I haven't seen it before.

What are the odds of that?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe Snow Vehicle. ++25/07/10++
Post by: DocOutlands on July 25, 2010, 08:11:57 PM
Around here - pretty high.  It's the Force.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe Snow Vehicle. ++25/07/10++
Post by: Tamer on July 26, 2010, 05:16:28 AM
This looks great Jules! On the front page. I can't wait to see how you incorporate it into your SW comics.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe Snow Vehicle. ++25/07/10++
Post by: spudafett on July 26, 2010, 05:30:17 AM
ok... after looking at this again I see one issue.

the place where teh front ski things snapped into underneath the cockpit needs something badly, it looks too toy-ish with that socket showing.  You need to plug in a little laser turret or even a set of steering vanes into there to make use of that detail.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe Snow Vehicle. ++25/07/10++
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 26, 2010, 08:33:15 AM
Thanks everyone for your comments...it seems as though anything GI Joe related is a winner so I must try to do some more.

I'm not 100% with this conversion. It is a really cool vehicle, but to me it's not quite Star Wars enough, perhaps it's the windscreen wipers as I've not seen anything with them in the Star Wars universe. Anyhow, I love the vehicle, so what the hey! I'm considering painting it in desert colours and making it proper Imperial with some Sandtroopers to boot. I can see this as a Desert Rat type speeder.

Spuda you asked a question about the HISS tank, unfortunately I've not seen the new version you refer to so I'm not sure how hard/easy it would be to mix the two. Your point about the lower sections are valid, time and parts were deciding factors with this one. As soon as I have some spares to add I shall do so.

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe Snow Vehicle. ++25/07/10++
Post by: CaptainLux on July 26, 2010, 11:10:05 AM
wooow man that looks incredible!!!!
 :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Custom GI Joe Snow Vehicle. ++25/07/10++
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on July 27, 2010, 09:31:22 AM
The MT-RT is absolutely amazing Jules
really mate, I like your SW/GI Joe vehicles more and more

keep up with your great work

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 07, 2010, 06:25:01 AM
Guys, I know that anything GI Joe attracts lots of attention, and this latest Hangarbay item is sure to please the pants off of all of you!

I put in a crazy bid (£3.00) for a played with, but mostly complete GI Joe Mobile Command Vehicle and won it! (the postage was a tenner but that's another story).

It arrived a couple of days ago and the kids have been playing with it, giving it a test run so to speak. I gave them a choice of creating a Sandcrawler (Jawa style), a Mandalorian / Pirate vehicle or a Clone Army Command Unit....Guess what they chose???

Well you'll have to wait to find out!

Day 1...remove all stickers, add a few greebleys, wash it in white spirits and prime all parts....
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Mobile%20Command/MC-AT.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 07, 2010, 07:19:37 AM
Aw, man! You lucky dog! I have wanted one of these for a while as well. Great score Jules and I bet they want a clone command post. Can't wait to see you work your magic!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: gwest on August 07, 2010, 07:25:18 AM
HB-94

I HAVE THAT ONE !!!

I shortened it by taking out the middle level, the middle section is used as a command center,and the vehicle is used as a monster-super  tank for the droid army!!!

Its like you're living inside my brain.  But, you have talent and dedication to finalize the projects that I think of!!!

What am I thinking now?

Gwest

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: Tamer on August 07, 2010, 09:21:39 AM
Looks good. I can't wait to see what it will turn into.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: CaptainLux on August 07, 2010, 02:51:52 PM
looks really nice!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: Phatty on August 07, 2010, 03:33:50 PM
That is a crazy price for a sweet piece.  I can't wait to see what you come up with on this one,Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: CloneSniper78 on August 07, 2010, 04:09:51 PM
The first time I saw that vehicle i thought it would be perfect for Jawa Sand Crawler. Whatever you do I'm sure it will be great.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 07, 2010, 04:57:26 PM
I'm with you on that Clone Sniper, it's rhe perfect Sandcrawler/scavenger transport vehicle. Unfortunately my kids were not sold on the idea, so it's destined to be something else..
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: Clonehead on August 07, 2010, 05:02:17 PM
I am anxious to see what you cobble out of this one, Jules. My money is on the Mando pirate vehicle.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: vader9900 on August 07, 2010, 08:16:06 PM
Can't wait to see how you carve that bad boy up. I'm sure it will be another work of art!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: beige-4 on August 08, 2010, 12:22:56 AM
those poor jawas in your collection , no home , well..... if you get another one turn it into a jawa crib
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on August 08, 2010, 01:24:42 AM
sounds interesting Jules
A Mandalorian / Pirate vehicle that would be very cool but also the Clone Army Command Unit and the Sandcrawler are great ideas.
Can't wait to see what you are going to make.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 10, 2010, 06:35:59 PM
Ok, after finally getting down to the hobby shop to get some more paint (this baby is huuuge and I'm on my second spray can) I've now completed painting the main colour coat onto the entire vehicle.

I'm using a paint called Plasticote, and it seems to be able to adhere to plastic surfaces better than any other product I've tried, so this vehicle should be able to withstand quote a hammering and the paint will stay in-tact.

I've now completed the top floor with the hope that I'll be finished by the weekend.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/command1.jpg)

I guess the image is giving the game away as to what my kids decided on!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: gwest on August 10, 2010, 09:29:03 PM
WOW!!!

Just that brief glimpse is incredible!

Your kids are so lucky!

All my Dad ever made me was insecure.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: spudafett on August 11, 2010, 04:15:14 PM
WOW!!!

Just that brief glimpse is incredible!

Your kids are so lucky!

All my Dad ever made me was insecure.

LOL.... same here gwest!

I can't wait for the final reveal on this jules, it'll be awesome!  (and.... no the picture didn't reveal what your doing, if it did then I'm not paying attention.... :/ )
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 11, 2010, 04:51:41 PM
WOW!!!

Just that brief glimpse is incredible!

Your kids are so lucky!

All my Dad ever made me was insecure.

My mum did the same...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - GI Joe Mobile Command W.I.P
Post by: wraithnine on August 11, 2010, 05:29:53 PM
i would say looking at it we may have a sort of cloney theme ...
Title: Clone Army - Mobile Command Post
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 11, 2010, 07:48:32 PM
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Mobile%20Command/MobileCommand.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Mobile%20Command/MobileCommand2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Mobile%20Command/MobileCommandGroundDeck1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Mobile%20Command/MobileCommandGroundDeck2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Mobile%20Command/MobileCommandMidDeck1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Mobile%20Command/MobileCommandMidDeck2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Mobile%20Command/MobileCommandMidDeck3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Mobile%20Command/MobileCommandUpperDeck1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Mobile%20Command/MobileCommandUpperDeck2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Mobile%20Command/MobileCommandDeployed.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Mobile%20Command/MobileCommandDeployed2.jpg)

Well, the Kids wanted a Clone Army Command Base and that's what they got!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 11, 2010, 08:09:57 PM
Oh my! Jules that is out of this world fantastic! Love the color choice and the weathering is some of your best to date. The metal exposed on the edges came through perfectly. This sir is a work of art! Make sure the kids are kind to her, haha. I know they will be having hours of fun with this sweet set up!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: r1bb1t on August 11, 2010, 08:26:42 PM
I am truly not worthy to even reply to you, as you really are a God among men.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: gwest on August 11, 2010, 09:46:33 PM
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!

That's me screeching like a little girl. 

That is incedible....wow.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: CloneSniper78 on August 11, 2010, 09:50:56 PM
Jules you are a master! I like that your custom HISS fits with it.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 12, 2010, 01:00:55 AM
I am truly not worthy to even reply to you, as you really are a God among men.

Don't you mean "big kid among men"!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: wraithnine on August 12, 2010, 01:53:49 AM
jules your magination knows no bounds ,and your ability to take that imagination and take it into reality is breathtaking my friend    ...awesome
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: beige-4 on August 12, 2010, 04:01:44 AM
we really really need a jaw breaker emote ! this is friikkienn awesome !!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: Phatty on August 12, 2010, 05:22:43 AM
Jules, that is incredible!  There are hours upon hours of playability in that puppy!  Great colors and weathering as well.  A+ my friend.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: Tamer on August 12, 2010, 05:51:45 AM
Wow, that just looks awesome. I guess we all knew it would, but wow.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: Clonehead on August 12, 2010, 01:42:02 PM
Jules, my guess was wrong but I am not dissapointed at all. This turned out killer, quite killer indeed. Those interior details are just astounding. I believe that you may have outdone yourself this time.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 12, 2010, 01:48:09 PM
Clint, everyone, thank you for your kind comments!

I was thinking today that when my kids grow out of this stuff there are going to be some great prizes on offer for future Hangarbay competitions!!! the kid's rooms are filling up with my customs now, I'm not sure whether I've got more toys than they have.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: gwest on August 12, 2010, 05:10:02 PM
If you want more kids, I'll be one!

And, I promise to not out grow anything you make!  Plus, I'll eat all my vegetables and I'll clean my room everyday!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: CaptainLux on August 12, 2010, 07:06:09 PM
man thats incredible, amazing!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on August 12, 2010, 10:45:05 PM
Jules, I'm speechless. This is...wow...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on August 13, 2010, 06:10:02 AM
Jules I love your MC-AT
The amount of detailing blows me away
There is no limit to your creativity my friend

excellent job
1000/1000


Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: Mando Commando on August 13, 2010, 11:34:07 AM
Jules, that's just awesome!  Great job!
 bbfet
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: hemble on August 13, 2010, 01:51:18 PM
MIND BLOWING WORK INDEED .

Jules you never fail to impress with the things you build or repaint you are truly an inspiration thanks mate.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 13, 2010, 02:20:10 PM
Ron, getting that compliment from you is quite an achievement, I really appreciate your opinion as you really have such a great talent. Thank you so much, you really have made my day!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: dana.raye.smith on August 16, 2010, 06:53:49 PM
I must say you do find all the good deals, and make such wonderfull customs with them all.
I cant wait to see some of these used in your photonovels.
Aside from the joy of playing with them, I am guessing that their appearance is to come some time in the future.
Excellent conversion of the Hiss tank, and I havebeen waiting to see the Pitt used in such a way.
The possibilities are endless.
As are your many talents.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: hemble on August 16, 2010, 11:45:27 PM
Quote
hangarbay94  wrote
Ron, getting that compliment from you is quite an achievement, I really appreciate your opinion as you really have such a great talent. Thank you so much, you really have made my day!

Mate the compliment had to be given bro you are a true master at what you do and it's always a great pleasure seeing your work.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: customclone on August 17, 2010, 09:31:34 AM
omg holy crap that is one hell of a nice ship there jules  :o :o :o :o  :'( i its so beautyful (tears of joy )
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - MC-AT (Mobile Command - Armoured Transport)
Post by: kreeper2 on August 25, 2010, 05:18:17 PM
WOW!!!! nuff said
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ace Azzameen's X-Wing - Green 4
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 05, 2010, 03:28:45 PM
Guys, first off thanks everyone for checking out my work here.

This next project is part of the preparation for the next part of the X-Wing web-comic saga. I'll be creating the meeting room and bridge of the Calamari Cruiser 'Defiance' as well as  custom painted A-Wing, B-Wing and X-Wing. To find out what's been happening in the story either visit my post on the Web-Comic forum or for easier navigation you can catch it here: http://x-wingalliance.thecomicseries.com/archive/ (http://x-wingalliance.thecomicseries.com/archive/)

Over the coming couple of weeks I'll be customising an X-Wing fighter. It will be Ace Azzameen's personal fighter designated Green 4, a part of Rancor Squadron(thanks Wraith9 for coming up with the name). ,  Ace'll be replacing the pilot downed in chapter 9.

Gone are the Red stripes and on with some Green ones.

So far I've primed the main parts of the X-Wing fighter and given it a base coat of paint. I've also removed the cockpit and painted that....here it is!!!
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Ace%20s%20X-Wing/Green4Cockpit.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Ace%20s%20X-Wing/Green4Cockpit2.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ace Azzameen's X-Wing - Green 4
Post by: Tamer on September 05, 2010, 04:13:36 PM
That unit designation symbol looks sweet Jules. I can't wait to see this ship come together. I look forward to seeing the B-Wing and A-Wing as well.  What a great name for a squadron.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ace Azzameen's X-Wing - Green 4
Post by: CaptainLux on September 05, 2010, 07:17:41 PM
man thats looking really awesome!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ace Azzameen's X-Wing - Green 4
Post by: Phatty on September 05, 2010, 08:01:02 PM
Jules, I LOVE that Rancor Squadron tag!  Can't wait to see these get all done up!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ace Azzameen's X-Wing - Green 4
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 06, 2010, 01:25:20 AM
Thanks guys...I can't take the credit for the Insignia, it was a guy called 'Viper Pilot' who designed it for me. I'll pass on the comments to him. 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ace Azzameen's X-Wing - Green 4
Post by: Clonehead on September 06, 2010, 07:47:08 AM
The detail work on that cockpit sure turned out nice, Jules. I have no dooubt that we will be impressed with the end result.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ace Azzameen's X-Wing - Green 4
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 07, 2010, 03:06:07 PM
I can't wait to see this come together Jules! The cockpit details look very nice and I really like the Rankor Squad Insignia.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ace Azzameen's X-Wing - Green 4
Post by: hemble on September 07, 2010, 06:13:07 PM
Jules I'm drooling already :P just by these pics, I can't wait to see this beauty when it's all done mate.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ace Azzameen's X-Wing - Green 4
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 07, 2010, 06:15:36 PM
Thanks guys, I really appreciate your comments...

Well, the wait is over.....Tada!!!
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Ace%20s%20X-Wing/AZX5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Ace%20s%20X-Wing/AZX1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Ace%20s%20X-Wing/AZX2.jpg)
(http://[http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Ace%20s%20X-Wing/AZX3.jpg/img]
[img]http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Ace%20s%20X-Wing/AZX3.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - X-Wing Green 4 COMPLETE!!!
Post by: Goldleaderone on September 07, 2010, 07:29:03 PM
Jules, this is fantastic work! The green stripes are perfect, especially on the wings. It's very cool to see a X-Wing in a different color other then red, and you nailed it perfectly. From someone who loves space combat, I truly appreciate something like this (especially it being from XWA).

Well done!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - X-Wing Green 4 COMPLETE!!!
Post by: Phatty on September 07, 2010, 07:51:57 PM
She's a beaut, Jules.  That green really stands out on this one, and the weathering is fantastic, of course!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - X-Wing Green 4 COMPLETE!!!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 07, 2010, 08:22:44 PM
Man! that is nice. Once again you amaze me.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - X-Wing Green 4 COMPLETE!!!
Post by: CaptainLux on September 07, 2010, 09:33:36 PM
Amazing Jules, its really really beautiful, the paint job, the weathering its all too perfect man, i really love this!!

congratulations for your stunning work!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - X-Wing Green 4 COMPLETE!!!
Post by: wraithnine on September 07, 2010, 10:36:36 PM
mate ..that is a work of art ,'m dead jealous i have the POTF FX x-wing but it would be nice to have one you can put an astro in....hell i have 90 of the things !...gotta put them somewhere   lol    the X-wing is fan-bloody-tastic mate !     looks like you did it again!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - X-Wing Green 4 COMPLETE!!!
Post by: hemble on September 07, 2010, 11:28:39 PM
Jules this is without a doubt an amazing piece, the detail, weathering and paint apps are outstanding and it becomes even more realistic withe the base 10/10 my freind.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - X-Wing Green 4 COMPLETE!!!
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 08, 2010, 02:56:45 AM
WOW! thanks guys for all of the wonderful comments!!! 

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - X-Wing Green 4 COMPLETE!!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 08, 2010, 04:26:24 AM
Jules, she looks awesome! I agree it is great seeing some green on an X-Wing and your paint aps are perfect! This piece is so well done, I wish I could go out an buy this ship! The weathering is perfect, and makes the ship look so real. Great job man, I need to add one of these to my fleet!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - X-Wing Green 4 COMPLETE!!!
Post by: TheCloneCommander on September 08, 2010, 05:17:57 AM
yep! what every one else has said mate!!
this R.O.C.K.S!!!!! A1 Craftsmanship if any one can pull this off its you....
i want one!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - X-Wing Green 4 COMPLETE!!!
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on September 08, 2010, 06:18:06 AM
wish i had one of those >:(
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - X-Wing Green 4 COMPLETE!!!
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 08, 2010, 08:07:45 AM
What great feedback! thanks everyone.

Seeing Hackcore's fantastic models on the Models and Scratch-build forum gave me the inspiration to try that little bit harder on the detail, it also gave me a little bit more patience, so thanks Mr. Hackcore!

I've now got a Y-Wing and A-Wing ready to be Hangarbay'd as well as a GI Joe speeder I'm working on for Wraith9, so there may be a bit more activity on this post over the coming weeks.

Laters Dudes!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - X-Wing Green 4 COMPLETE!!!
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 08, 2010, 08:26:25 AM
Jules you impress me over and over again
The X-Wing looks perfect. Detailing, paintwork and weathring is top class
Can't wait to see what are you going to do with the A-Wing and the Y-Wing

excellent job
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - X-Wing Green 4 COMPLETE!!!
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 09, 2010, 04:44:34 PM
Inspired by this Ralf McQuarrie picture I am now getting to work on my next project.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/McQuarrie.jpg)

A-Wing Blue "Dagger Squadron"  are stationed aboard the Calamari Winged Cruiser "Defiance" along with X-Wing Green (Rancor Squadron). The Defiance's mission is to hunt the mid and outer rim territories for  Imperial Convoys and conduct "hit and fade" missions against them. A Wings from the Defiance often perform the role of scouts, hyper spacing ahead of the cruiser in search of prey.

This Hasbro A-Wing will become Blue -3.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/AWingBlue3.jpg)
This cockpit will get more authentic  decals
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/AWingBlue2.jpg)
The inlets at the side of the A-Wing will also get some additional detailing.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/AWingBlue1.jpg)

More WIP images as the project progresses.


Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - X-Wing Green 4 COMPLETE!!!
Post by: wraithnine on September 09, 2010, 04:47:26 PM
if i remember rightly those inlets are the concussion missle launchers
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 09, 2010, 04:53:43 PM
Well then, they definitely need more detail...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 09, 2010, 06:54:23 PM
OOooooooohhhhh, nice! I too have an extra A-Wing to make this ship...one day. I can't wait to see this one come together. You are really turning out some vehicles these days!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: hemble on September 09, 2010, 07:03:36 PM
Jules I can't wait for this one and I have no doubt that it will another masterpiece.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 09, 2010, 07:15:15 PM
The concept A-Wing looks awesome and I'm sure you will do a great job.
Will you remodel the wing cannons cause it looks that the concept A-Wing has other cannons than the final movie version?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: Tamer on September 09, 2010, 07:50:32 PM
Sarge made a good one of these you can see off the front page links. I love this A-Wing.

Jules, do you know, even your work in progress shots seem like works of art? LOL. Daggone talent just oozes.

I have been thinking on it for a bit, but do you guys know how I.M.P.S. does the Empire Story? I could sure see Jules doing something like this for the Rebel Side the way he is going!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: CaptainLux on September 10, 2010, 04:40:36 PM
its gonna be awesome jules, cool!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 12, 2010, 01:29:26 PM
A little update for you...

After checking out a few YouTube tutorials I am trying a few interesting new techniques. Here the A-Wing has undergone a Pre-Shading, I used an airbrush to accent the panel lines and heavy weathered areas. After the shading has been applied I will then spray the main colour on the model. The dark areas will show through as subtle weathering once the main coat dries.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/AWing2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/AWing1.jpg)

The cockpit has been removed and a base coat of dark grey with a touch of blue applied. I then used the airbrush again to add weathering in black. Finally I created some decals and applied them to the front and sides.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/AWing3.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: gwest on September 12, 2010, 03:39:07 PM
You make it sound so simple!!!

I am in constant awe of ALL of your talents.

I eagerly await the finished project.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: Tamer on September 12, 2010, 04:27:15 PM
Boy that ought to look slick when the color coat goes on it!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 12, 2010, 07:05:13 PM
Jules this is shaping up nicely! I love the technique you are going with. You are going to make me want to get out my 20 yr old aifbrush! I can't wait to see the next step in this process.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: CaptainLux on September 12, 2010, 11:26:33 PM
awesome man its looking incredible!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: hemble on September 12, 2010, 11:55:36 PM
Jules awesome update mate if you keep this up I'll be getting tips from you  ;D

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: wraithnine on September 13, 2010, 12:43:27 AM
jules this is shaping up to be one awesome custom!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 13, 2010, 02:08:09 AM
Thanks guys for all of your comments!!!

Here she is after the pre-shaing:
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/AWing5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/AWing4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/AWing6.jpg)

The shading is subtle but it makes the vehicle look much more realistic. Next I'll be applying the colours....I'm waiting for a new airbrush so it may be a few days before I give you an update....

Laters!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: hemble on September 13, 2010, 02:18:11 AM
Again great work Jules and the pre-shading looks excellent, and look forward to seeing more of this once you get the new spray gun.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 13, 2010, 08:40:20 AM
the A-Wing looks fantastic so far Jules
it's great that you try some new techniques and show us some tricks for our customs
the pre-shading looks great and I can't wait to see the completed star fighter

great job
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: beige-4 on September 13, 2010, 12:51:47 PM
ahhhh the waves of hangerbay awesomeness have just hit my body .... * honey put the heater on before i lokok at hb94s customs i need that extra feeling of awesomeness to try and subdue hangerbays coolness
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 13, 2010, 05:14:18 PM
Well everyone she's finished!!!
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/awing7.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/awing8.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/awing9.jpg)
And here she is photoshopped into other squadron colours...
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/awing11.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/awing12.jpg)

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: Tamer on September 13, 2010, 05:56:34 PM
I love the blue. Jules, you just seem to outdo yourself when I don't think there is anyway imaginable you can. Simply Bravo. I would say that weathering trick worked like a charm.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: TheCloneCommander on September 13, 2010, 06:00:25 PM
fantastic buddy!! you are an air brush master mate!! how do always out do yourself?  (http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/msg/site/9/el/thumbsup_2.gif)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: CaptainLux on September 13, 2010, 06:52:41 PM
indeed man the colour looks really well, it looks amazing!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: hemble on September 14, 2010, 12:05:26 AM
Jules TWO HUGE THUMBS UP

The shading , paint apps and weathering are just brillant mate I bow down to thee, and to top it all off you add your photoshop skills to even give it that extra realism.


Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: wraithnine on September 14, 2010, 01:34:26 AM
jules my friend that looks utterly superb    ...words fail me
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: Hackcore on September 14, 2010, 04:00:32 AM
Wowser! Jules that A-Wing really rocks!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 14, 2010, 06:34:11 AM
Jules that looks so sweet! I love your version of Blue Three! The airbrush work is flawless! I also like the way you photoshopped the other squaad colors but would really like to see a close up of your new astromech. You didn't think I would overlook him trundling about in the background did you?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 14, 2010, 09:53:29 AM
Jules your airbrush skills are phenomenal
the A-Wing looks fantastic

great job
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: Road Warrior on September 14, 2010, 12:26:57 PM
Very nice man! Too bad that hasbro opted for raised panel line though.....

Now I want to see you do a Y-Wing!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 14, 2010, 01:45:35 PM
Thanks so much guys for all of your wonderful comments! I'm on a bit of a roll at the moment, trying out new painting techniques, so thanks everyone for staying tuned.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/awing15.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: gwest on September 14, 2010, 02:32:24 PM
That photoshop trick was great!!!

I thought for a second, he did 2???

Love ALL the colors!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: wraithnine on September 14, 2010, 02:52:58 PM
Thanks so much guys for all of your wonderful comments! I'm on a bit of a roll at the moment, trying out new painting techniques, so thanks everyone for staying tuned.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/awing15.jpg)


looks the "nuts" mate
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: Tamer on September 14, 2010, 03:13:32 PM
Jules, how on the far side of Tatooine do you do that? Daggone, I wish I could do that!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 14, 2010, 04:17:40 PM
Shawn....Practice!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: wraithnine on September 14, 2010, 04:23:13 PM
jules any chance of getting this in a widescreen format so i could use it as my laptops wallpaper      ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 14, 2010, 04:44:50 PM
Here you go buddy! (http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/awing15-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on September 14, 2010, 05:50:14 PM
Jules, that is phenomenal work!  You've earned yourself another spot on the front page, my friend!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 14, 2010, 07:40:41 PM
That is another amazing image and my wallpaper!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 14, 2010, 07:54:47 PM
Oh shizzle this is the dizzle on a high def scrizzle!!!

translation - My this looks nice on a high definition screen.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: hemble on September 15, 2010, 12:00:00 AM
Jules your PS work is next to none outstanding work as always mate.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 15, 2010, 12:14:17 AM
Jules, you keep blowing me away just when I thought I've seen it all.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: darknsour on September 15, 2010, 10:08:21 AM
WOW!!

Thats looks like it's out of a movie or something!!!


Very cool!!

Keep up the great work!!!


Rich
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 15, 2010, 02:19:32 PM
Guys, I really appreciate your kind comments...I'll try to dazzle you some more very soon!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 15, 2010, 03:05:38 PM
Yes, I have some intel that says there is a new ship on the horizon. Precurser to the X-Wing maybee...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: wraithnine on September 15, 2010, 04:41:13 PM
Z95 -HeadHunter?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - A-Wing Blue 3 - W.I.P
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 19, 2010, 08:50:31 AM
Here is my latest project!

This custom is going to be an Alliance Y-Wing, but it's markings are influenced by the Clone Wars version. I was going to paint her green, for the Rancors, but I just wanted to see what it would look like as if it were an old Republic fighter that had been in the service of the Alliance for some time.

The Y-Wings needed a lot of maintenance as they got older, and the mechanics couldn't be bothered to keep removing/putting back all of the panelling, so after a while they were just left off, giving the Y-Wing it's rather skeletal look rear of the cockpit pod. Another obvious difference from the Clone Wars version is the lack of rear gunners chair. This was removed by the Alliance in favour of a powerful twin Ion cannon which could knock out an enemy ships shields, engines and weapons system. Combined with the forward Laser Cannon, the combination of the two weapons was deadly. By the time of the Battle of Yavin the Y-Wings were being used by Pirate Clans and Smugglers, so in order to avoid confusion the Alliance chose to keep them in their original Republic livery.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Republic%20Legacy%20Y-Wing/rlyw1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Republic%20Legacy%20Y-Wing/rlyw2.jpg)

She's yet to go through the ageing process, so that's next.

Keep you posted!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ex-Republic/Alliance Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: wraithnine on September 19, 2010, 09:09:16 AM
that looks absolutley inspired mate.....i love it!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ex-Republic/Alliance Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: Tamer on September 19, 2010, 12:39:30 PM
Wow, what great color. I really like the look and the reasoning makes so much sense.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ex-Republic/Alliance Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 19, 2010, 03:18:13 PM
Jules she looks great! I too love the reasoning behind this, very cool!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ex-Republic/Alliance Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: Road Warrior on September 19, 2010, 03:35:37 PM
Now thats what Im talking about! Great job buddy!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ex-Republic/Alliance Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: hemble on September 19, 2010, 03:48:17 PM
Another winner here Jules and looking forward to seeing her all weathered up.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ex-Republic/Alliance Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: CaptainLux on September 19, 2010, 06:10:07 PM
amazing, she looks really sweet man! ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ex-Republic/Alliance Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 19, 2010, 06:36:54 PM
Guys, thanks for the great comments.

Well, she's now weathered up, I'd have loved to have kept her pristine, but we all know the reality, she would have seen plenty of action. I've still got to paint the droid and make decals for the interior.

More images when she's finished.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Republic%20Legacy%20Y-Wing/YW5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Republic%20Legacy%20Y-Wing/YW7.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Republic%20Legacy%20Y-Wing/YW10.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Republic%20Legacy%20Y-Wing/YW9.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Republic%20Legacy%20Y-Wing/YW8.jpg)

and here she is in in Blue, green and Red guises...
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Republic%20Legacy%20Y-Wing/YW9blue.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Republic%20Legacy%20Y-Wing/YW9green.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Republic%20Legacy%20Y-Wing/YW9red.jpg)



Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ex-Republic/Alliance Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 19, 2010, 06:45:11 PM
 :o OH MY WORD! :o
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ex-Republic/Alliance Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: CaptainLux on September 19, 2010, 07:45:37 PM
woooow man, shes looking better and better!!!!


Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ex-Republic/Alliance Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: DocOutlands on September 19, 2010, 08:34:42 PM
Good Lord, man!!  Absolutely LOVE this work!  Billions of times better than straight clean!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Ex-Republic/Alliance Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: wraithnine on September 20, 2010, 12:26:57 AM
the Y-wing is my favorite vehicle of all    and i am drooling ,this makes me want to track down another one and do another custom Y-wing.....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Time-line Accurate Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: spudafett on September 20, 2010, 04:47:06 AM
man... I still have a y-wing custom sitting in the cabinet unfinished.  I need to get on that.  I was trying to make a saga style y-wing into a two seater version....

great job on this one jules, just like always. 

btw... when your adjusting your colors with photoshop I know it's easier to just do the entire image but if you were to use a lasso tool and select only the vehicle then the figures wouldn't change colors with it... (of course I know you probably already know that.).
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Time-line Accurate Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: Tamer on September 20, 2010, 04:52:01 AM
Wow, the photoshop magic again. I say that blue looks good to my old eyes too.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Time-line Accurate Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: Phatty on September 20, 2010, 05:45:00 AM
I love that new Y-Wing.  It looks so much better with the weathering and fine detail.  I'm not sure which I liked more though, the yellow, blue, or green!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Time-line Accurate Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 20, 2010, 07:14:41 AM
Here is a close up of the cockpit decals I made today...plus a little treat!
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Republic%20Legacy%20Y-Wing/Cockpit.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Republic%20Legacy%20Y-Wing/Galaxy.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Time-line Accurate Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: Tamer on September 20, 2010, 07:34:11 AM
Wow, are those printed decals? What a great idea. That console looks good. I could sure see that Y-Wing doing a trench run with that photo you made.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Time-line Accurate Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: wraithnine on September 20, 2010, 09:15:57 AM
Dammit ! now i am really jealous!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Time-line Accurate Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: CaptainLux on September 20, 2010, 10:29:10 AM
woow man that console looks amazing, great pics!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Time-line Accurate Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 20, 2010, 10:34:34 AM
Jules my friend I'm at a loss for words
seriously the BTL-A4 looks great with the old republic markings

another fantastic vehicle custom Sir and I hope you'll show us a lot more
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Time-line Accurate Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: spudafett on September 20, 2010, 06:50:27 PM
jules those decals are superb.  are you useing regular stickers or are you making those with the water-transfer DIY sets?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Time-line Accurate Y-Wing - W.I.P
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 20, 2010, 11:49:43 PM
Spuda, the cockpit decals are printed onto  regular stickers using my home printer.
Title: B-Wing Green 3 +++X-Wing Alliance Update+++
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 26, 2010, 03:39:14 AM
Ok folks, this is the final ship in the Rancor Series.

This time it's a B-Wing...squadron assignment Green - Bravo-3  (Bravo signifying B-Wing). With Alliance losses mounting, squadrons are using a mixture of fighters and bombers and performing varied missions.

I've painted this example using the same wing design as the X-Wings, with an additional flash across the smaller S-Foil. Weathering is next...

To get the peeled paint effect I've used liquid mask applied using the coarse side of a washing up sponge.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/B-Wing1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/B-Wing2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/B-Wing3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/X-WingGeen41.jpg)

I've also re-painted the X-Wing as I was never really satisfied with it. I'll be weathering both ships at the same time so more images to follow....





Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - B-Wing - Green 3-Bravo
Post by: spudafett on September 26, 2010, 06:27:20 AM
do you have the gun mounts for the b-wing?  I'm assuming you removed them to paint it... 

Looks great!  I love the chipped effect of the stripes. it adds such realism to your paintjobs. 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - B-Wing - Green 3-Bravo
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 26, 2010, 06:34:42 AM
Jules, both of these are fantastic! The liquid mask work well it leaves a perfect worn look. Can't wait to see these weathered!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - B-Wing - Green 3-Bravo
Post by: wraithnine on September 26, 2010, 06:45:05 AM
jules that looks awesome mate!   i wish i could do vehicles like that !
Title: B-Wing and X-Wing Completed
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 26, 2010, 02:53:37 PM
Hi folks,

May I present B-Wing Green Three
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW8.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW7.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW6.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW1.jpg)

And here she is with her squadron Fighter  X-Wing Green 4
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/XW1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - B-Wing and X-Wing Green Completed!!!
Post by: wraithnine on September 26, 2010, 03:02:25 PM
oh man ! they are utterly superb!!!   words totally fail me  :o
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - B-Wing and X-Wing Green Completed!!!
Post by: Phatty on September 26, 2010, 03:23:37 PM
Jules, I love those green markings on these!  That B-Wing looks stellar with that awesome chipped paint application!  the X-Wing looks just as good!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - B-Wing and X-Wing Green Completed!!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 26, 2010, 04:55:06 PM
Jules your weathering is perfect as expected! Both of these look perfect! Job well done my friend!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - B-Wing and X-Wing Green Completed!!!
Post by: Clonehead on September 26, 2010, 07:47:16 PM
Jules, I have wondered this before.........When do you find time to sleep man? And when you do, how can you with the excitement of knowing that you have an overflowing talent like this?
first off, the console decals on the y-wing look very convincing and just blew me away. Second, the peeling paint effect on those ship markings looks spot-on. Lastly, the weathering that you applied to those two is perfect. It's too bad that you can't come up with some kind of cool setting to put them in. Oh wait, you did that too.
Title: Re: B-Wing and X-Wing Completed
Post by: jediwolf69 on September 27, 2010, 01:43:30 AM
Hi folks,

May I present B-Wing Green Three
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW8.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW7.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW6.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW1.jpg)

And here she is with her squadron Fighter  X-Wing Green 4
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/XW1.jpg)

WWWWOOOOOOWWW.................................................................I..........um.............holy cow dude. Soooo much better then my cw y-wing.  :-[ they like really great with the peeled paint jobs. I would really love to have them. your lucky to have found them  both to make some awesome eye candy customs. I bow to you HB. And May the force be with you all ways.

JW
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - B-Wing and X-Wing Green Completed!!!
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 27, 2010, 08:54:37 AM
Jules that beats everything
the weathering on both vehicles is perfect
I like the B-Wing a bit more cause the B-Wing is my favorite rebel alliance vehicle and it is always great to see a custom of that ship
the  scratched markings gave them a very realistic look

great job
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - B-Wing and X-Wing Green Completed!!!
Post by: 110clones on September 27, 2010, 10:57:46 AM
whoa!!! coooool!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - B-Wing and X-Wing Green Completed!!!
Post by: CaptainLux on September 27, 2010, 11:24:14 AM
they look soo awesome man, the weathering the paint job, all looks really cool!!
 :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - B-Wing and X-Wing Green Completed!!!
Post by: beige-4 on September 27, 2010, 01:12:08 PM
ah.. now i know why i want a x-wing !!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - B-Wing and X-Wing Green Completed!!!
Post by: Road Warrior on September 27, 2010, 01:24:42 PM
Those look great! Your green squadron is well on its way.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - B-Wing and X-Wing Green Completed!!!
Post by: Road Warrior on September 27, 2010, 01:28:08 PM
And may I also say that you have deffiantly took your work up a few notches my friend!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - B-Wing and X-Wing Green Completed!!!
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 27, 2010, 02:23:14 PM
Thanks so much guys for all of your amazing comments, you've made my day!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - B-Wing and X-Wing Green Completed!!!
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 28, 2010, 07:13:43 AM
Ok, so it's onto my next custom, this time it'll not for my own collection but be something I'll be selling.

I've got an ARC170 sitting in it's box waiting and I'd like some opinions.

Personally I'd like to paint it as an early Alliance ship, in similar makings to a Z95 Headhunter (below) or X-Wing.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/Z_95_Headhunter_Improved_by_Brandx01.jpg)

I've run off a selection of colour schemes for some other ideas, alternatively I can paint it as a Clone Wars replica...

I'd like to know what you guys think...

Option 1: Original Clone wars markings
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/arc170.jpg)
Option 2: Own Design
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/3.jpg)
Option 3: Own Design
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/2.jpg)
Option 4: Own Design
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/1.jpg)
Luftwaffe Oddity
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/5.jpg)
Option 5: Rebel Alliance Markings
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/4-1.jpg)

Or in a similar way that the Y-Wings were converted I could remove the 2nd seat to the cockpit....
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/42seater.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC170 ***Opinion needed***
Post by: wraithnine on September 28, 2010, 07:48:17 AM
options 3 & 6 intrigue me
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC170 ***Opinion needed***
Post by: DocOutlands on September 28, 2010, 08:18:48 AM
#3 and #5 are the eye-catchers for me - well, eyecatchers in a sea of awesome designs, that is.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC170 ***Opinion needed***
Post by: Hackcore on September 28, 2010, 08:24:25 AM
I prefer the Rebel Alliance Markings. Looks more classic.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC170 ***Opinion needed***
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 28, 2010, 08:44:18 AM
3 and the Luftwaffe Oddity are my favorites. Beside Star Wars I also build 1/48 WW2 model kits that's why I would like to see the "Messerschmitt" ARC-170.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC170 ***Opinion needed***
Post by: FlakBait on September 28, 2010, 08:54:20 AM
I second that. I would be interested in what camo you use for that arc 170
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC170 ***Opinion needed***
Post by: beige-4 on September 28, 2010, 12:30:21 PM
luftwaffe deffenite .. nuff said ......... covert operation arc170b  , collected from the republic by a few smugglers they sold it to the rebels ..
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC170 ***Opinion needed***
Post by: Road Warrior on September 28, 2010, 02:00:10 PM
Neat ideas Jules. I personaly would love to see the ship in rebel colors -x or y themed- you gota think that the alliance had some of these birds all stripped down complementing the y-wings early on.

Have you considered a mandalorian scheme? Perhaps as an assualt fighter.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC170 ***Opinion needed***
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 28, 2010, 02:27:04 PM
I am in favor of option 6. Get rid of the second seat and make it into something between this ship and a X-Wing. Same with the paint scheme. Whatever you do will be fantastic I know.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC170 ***Opinion needed***
Post by: spudafett on September 28, 2010, 09:54:15 PM
OR.... (and these ideas are completely off the top of my head so pardon their obsurdity)...

you could remove the wings entirely and scratch build a new set of wings in a new configuration creating a new ship entirely....  Which is something I've wanted to do with the fuselage of the arc-170 ever since I handle the beast of a toy.

The engines would be great pod racer engines....

or could be replaced by sebulba's pod engines for a neat look....

kit bash on some x-wing wings and make a arc-170/z-95/x-wing variant....

as far as the choices you put forth I personally would like to see the z-95 variant myself.  removing the secondary seat in the cockpit and making that an "enclosed astro-droid casing" as per the z-95 design and then kit bashing on the upper wings from the most modern version of the x-wing (because of the larger scaled wings) would be how I would approach that project...

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC170 ***Opinion needed***
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on September 29, 2010, 07:45:27 AM
I like 3 and 6...they both seem to add too the vehicle.
The others seem a little too much, and take away from the over all awesomeness of the vehicle.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC170 ***Opinion needed***
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 30, 2010, 01:08:00 AM
Thanks for your  input guys....hmmm a mixed bunch of opinions, I guess it's either 3, 6 or Luftwaffe Arc...I was thinking of getting a Naboo fighter and painting it in Spitfire colours and doing a couple of WW2 / Star Wars pilots...maybe even a short photo novel to match.... on the other hand I want to sell this baby, so I'm not sure if that will sell. I'll mull it over and you'll see the results very soon.

Thanks guys...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC170 ***Opinion needed***
Post by: hemble on September 30, 2010, 02:10:17 AM
Hi Jules

Mate all the markings look fantastic but I would have to say the Luftwaffe Oddity or the Y-Wings markings look the best to me.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC170 ***Opinion needed***
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 30, 2010, 04:04:03 AM
Thanks Ron,

The odd thing about my Luftwaffe idea is that the ARC really reminds me of a late American WW2 fighter, the Northrop Black Widow, the concept does lean itself more towards American designs. 
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/Northrop_P-61A_BLACK_WIDOW_25544_600x200.jpg)

That being the case an ARC170 Black Widow might be cool...only problem there is all of my lovely weathering techniques would be useless on a black surface.

Personally I'm veering towards the option 6, but if I manage to sell the custom I'll buy another and then do a Luftwaffe variant, plus a Spitfire/Naboo fighter....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC170 ***Opinion needed***
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on September 30, 2010, 05:59:31 AM
Go for the Black Widow.  I'm sure you can figure out the weathering. 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC170 ***Opinion needed***
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 30, 2010, 06:17:41 AM
As someone who likes to get things right, I know for a fact that I'd have to paint at least 4-5 ships in a black scheme before I was anywhere near happy with the result. I ended up painting my X-Wing about that many times (my wife nearly killed me)...so that may have to be for later.

My main aim with this is to create something I can sell as my collection is becoming embarrassing, I've got more toys than my kids...something's wrong there... I love customising, but to do so I need to sell stuff in order to do more. After talking to my good friend Jay (Wraith9) I think it's going to be a modified version with a scratch built forward facing turret located in the droid pod. This baby is most likely going to be an ARC180...an early Alliance Heavy Escort Fighter - Two wing mounted heavy cannons combined with a rotating ball cannon and rear gunner.  Colour scheme as per option 6...
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/4.jpg)

If I sell it then I'm going to buy another and turn it into a Starwaffe ME110 with accompanying pilots along with a brief photo novel about them...
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/Me-110-U8BB.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC170 ***Opinion needed***
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 30, 2010, 06:46:47 AM
Jules I agree and you and Jay have some great ideas for this thing. Either way it will be awesome. I also know what you mean...I have more toys than my kids too!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -
Post by: hemble on October 01, 2010, 05:39:32 PM
HI All



hangarbay94 wrote
Quote
Thanks Ron,

The odd thing about my Luftwaffe idea is that the ARC really reminds me of a late American WW2 fighter, the Northrop Black Widow, the concept does lean itself more towards American designs. 
 
That being the case an ARC170 Black Widow might be cool...only problem there is all of my lovely weathering techniques would be useless on a black surface.

Personally I'm veering towards the option 6, but if I manage to sell the custom I'll buy another and then do a Luftwaffe variant, plus a Spitfire/Naboo fighter....

Mate you are correct regarding the ARC  it does look like Northrop Black Widow, and as for weathering a black vehicle this will work great.

1: paint the vehicle using matt black spray but from a spary can not a spray gun, for some weird reason the cans do actually work great, give it about 2-3 coats.

2: once the paint has dried completely give the vehicle a wash of  light great and then wipe away the excess.

3: now this is where you get a great looking weathering, with a wide brush dry brush a 2 part mix of matt black and light grey over the entire vehicle but make sure to have as little paint on the brush as possible. Once done this will highlight the edges etc.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -
Post by: spudafett on October 01, 2010, 06:58:29 PM
I was going to say something very similar to what hemble just wrote.  When weathering a dark vehicle you just have to use light colors, basically do the exact same thing you've done on all your other vehicles, just reverse the colors.

On my hiss tank I painted it flat-black first with a spray-can and then went over it with a gunship grey drybrushing.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 02, 2010, 02:29:45 AM
Ron, Spuda, I hugely appreciate your expertise on this one, it shows how much I've yet to learn...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -
Post by: spudafett on October 02, 2010, 04:37:41 AM
no problem.  we all have our tallents, I'm sure we could learn plenty from you as well!

I can't wait to see what you do with that arc-170.  it'll be awesome whatever you decide.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -
Post by: hemble on October 02, 2010, 01:56:03 PM
Mate as Spuda said no worries at all glad we can help out.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 02, 2010, 07:26:57 PM
Can't wait to see the end result!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -
Post by: Tamer on October 03, 2010, 05:38:37 AM
I really like the German plane design. Heck, all of em are good, but the WWII markings just crank it up a notch for me. When I saw the Republic Gunship on the new Clone Wars Series Movie that is now on TV I thought for sure by now we would have a republic gunship in that type of WWII era paint job. Not that I don't think the ARC would be great, but I also know that gunships sell very well and one with that type of paint job on it would really look over the top.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 03, 2010, 01:51:32 PM
The Gunship has a nice big canvas to work with.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -
Post by: Art deWhill on October 10, 2010, 04:05:54 AM
WOW, Jules, I LOVE your ships here!
amazing work, pal, A-Wing, Y-Wing... and especially your B-Wing just hit me.

If I ever want to do a painting with rebel ships I now know where to knock the door ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 11, 2010, 05:02:35 AM
Mi casa es su casa!
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Post by: hangarbay94 on October 19, 2010, 01:46:02 AM
Just a quick custom for a collaborative illustrated mini novel Pat and I are working on....
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Speeder1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Speeder2.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -
Post by: Art deWhill on October 19, 2010, 01:50:20 AM
coooool !!
I can almost hear their roaring sound...

I am so looking forward to see and read your collaborative work!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -
Post by: hemble on October 19, 2010, 02:10:05 AM
Always love your work mate and this again is no exception,  when I get back from field I'm going to have to send you 101 questions on how you do it so I can do an Indy and Star Trek novel.

Ron
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Post by: wraithnine on October 19, 2010, 02:23:15 AM
looks superb mate     as always
 ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 19, 2010, 03:47:40 AM
Awesome jules! That is a great image! Such depth and it really looks like they are flying by.
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Post by: Phatty on October 19, 2010, 07:13:48 AM
Woohoo!  Each one of these images gets me more and more excited!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -
Post by: beige-4 on October 19, 2010, 07:56:16 AM
hmmm a new novel ?
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Post by: FialaFernbrugg on October 19, 2010, 09:28:55 AM
that's a great image Jules
the speed effect looks awesome
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -
Post by: CaptainLux on October 19, 2010, 11:53:46 PM
woow those look great!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 21, 2010, 05:39:00 AM
Hello again..this one's a bit off the cuff.

Jay (Wraith9) kindly sent me a package full of droids to use in in the X-Wing novel and included in the box was a GI Joe vehicle that he wanted me to customise for him. Well I had the day off today so I decided to see what I could do with it.

Here it is with all of the parts added. It has an odd upper cannon, I thought that it looked like an insects stinger, so I put it there. It kind of goes against Star Wars design I know...but what the hey....

Next is the paint job, which will be a Clone Wars design.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Devastator.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Kuatt Drive Yards Devastator
Post by: wraithnine on October 21, 2010, 05:44:29 AM
WOAH!    blimey thats lookin seriously minty my friend!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Kuatt Drive Yards Devastator
Post by: Phatty on October 21, 2010, 06:45:26 AM
That definitely looks slick, Jules!  Can't wait to see it all painted up!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Kuatt Drive Yards Devastator
Post by: CaptainLux on October 21, 2010, 09:00:36 AM
Looks really nice!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Kuatt Drive Yards Devastator
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 21, 2010, 02:59:17 PM
WOW! That is looking sweet! Very interesting concept as I have never seen anything like this one. The parts look great and can't wait to see what you do with the paint job.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Kuatt Drive Yards Devastator
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 21, 2010, 06:33:49 PM
Ok, so I've painted it in Republic Colours. This Vehicle belongs to Mace Windu Squadron - Clone Army Special Forces.

Next is the weathering and cockpit detailing....
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/MW2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/MW1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Kuatt Drive Yards Devastator
Post by: Road Warrior on October 21, 2010, 07:40:12 PM
Now THAT is cool!! Love the paint job.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Kuatt Drive Yards Devastator
Post by: Art deWhill on October 21, 2010, 09:58:18 PM
oh wow, coming more and more together!
great concept!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Kuatt Drive Yards Devastator
Post by: wraithnine on October 22, 2010, 03:05:54 AM
cant reply due to jaw being unhinged  :o
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Kuatt Drive Yards Devastator
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 22, 2010, 03:52:59 AM
Oh man that is so perfect. What an awesome creation and paint job. Just a killer looking space craft.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Kuatt Drive Yards Devastator
Post by: Phatty on October 22, 2010, 05:23:26 AM
Jay, you are one lucky man!  That thing looks fantastic!  I love the logo/banner as well.  Excellent work, Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Kuatt Drive Yards Devastator
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on October 22, 2010, 10:30:52 AM
this is a very interresting vehicles concept Jules
the scratched paint looks very realistic

you are a lucky man Jay

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Kuatt Drive Yards Devastator
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 22, 2010, 10:54:40 AM
Thanks for all of your kind comments guys. I'm away for the weekend so I'll finish it early next week.
More updates then.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Kuatt Drive Yards Devastator
Post by: spudafett on October 23, 2010, 04:38:16 AM
interesting use of that joe vehicle.  I personally think it could have done without the large cannon on the one side, but that's just me.  Everythign else, including the paint job (especially the paint job) look great as usual...

of course when I saw "devastator" I thought I was going to get to see one of these babies in custom form:
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081117221924/starwars/images/thumb/6/66/Worlddevs.jpg/443px-Worlddevs.jpg)
the "world devastator"... 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Kuatt Drive Yards Devastator
Post by: Clonehead on October 24, 2010, 08:50:48 PM
Your skills never cease to amaze, my friend. This one is top notch.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Kuatt Drive Yards Devastator
Post by: Tamer on October 25, 2010, 05:35:00 PM
Wow, how did this one not make the fp yet. That problem has been rectified.

Looks great Jules. I too love the colors. And you plan to do a bit more? I love the clean look of this. I do like your realistic weathering too though.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Kuatt Drive Yards Devastator
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 25, 2010, 06:31:34 PM
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Windu1.jpg)
Thanks everyone for all of your amazing comments, I always enjoy reading them.

Spudafett, you were right about the cannon, so I removed it.

History:
This vehicle was only made in small numbers due to it's high cost. Fast and well armed, this was the smallest Republic fighter to be armed with heavy concussion missiles, its performance matched that of the A-Wing that was to appear 20 years later during the Galactic Civil War.

Equipped with these craft, Mace Windu created an elite squadron called the Republic Guardian Wing. The elite squadron would accompany the Jedi on some of the most dangerous missions of the Clone Wars. The battle hardened Clone  Pilots were trained by Master Windu personally in hand-to-hand combat and were armed and skilled in the Ligthsabre Arts. Unlike the rest of the Clone forces the Republic Guardians were under the direct command of the Jedi, not the Senate. The squadron disappeared during the Jedi putsch but re-appeared during the very first missions against the Empire, the pilots later trained the fledgeling Rebel Alliance fighter pilots.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Windu3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Windu4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Windu5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Windu6.jpg)



  


Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: TheCloneCommander on October 25, 2010, 07:14:00 PM
wow that looks fricken sweet Jules!! i love the peeling effect on the red paint, very realistic!!
i would love to see a video of you in action with the air brush and giving us some tips on how to apply the weathering (how much air pressure and the paint/water/thinner ratio...)
excellent work mate love the style of this one...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 25, 2010, 07:23:02 PM
Oh man this is awesome! That first pic is the one I was waiting on to FP this baby but I see Tamer jumped on the clean version. I can't blame him as it looked great clean and with the bigger gun. The weathering is perfect and I like the look of that pilot! Well done Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: Art deWhill on October 25, 2010, 10:04:26 PM
whoohoo, thats fantastic! most excellent paint job just as I like it and great setup, pic #1 of the bay is my fave.
now having the chance to compare both versions I too like the one without the big cannon better, but both are great.

now throw her into space and let us see some action :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: CaptainLux on October 25, 2010, 10:07:26 PM
This is really cool, amazing vehicle man!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: Phatty on October 25, 2010, 10:40:00 PM
Jules, now THAT is a backstory!  I loved it, and the ship looks great!  I didn't realize from the first versions that it was once the COBRA W.O.L.F., one of my favorite Joe vehicles ever!  Too slick, my friend.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: wraithnine on October 26, 2010, 01:56:15 AM
WOAH!

consider my gast flabbered  ,my jaw dropped and my eye sockets empty (where they've fallen out of my head) that looks uttterly,utterly superb!


love the back story,love the pilot   ...hell love the whole damn thing!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 26, 2010, 03:43:38 AM
Thanks guys...glad you like it Wraith, it'll be packed and sent by the end of the week my friend!!!

Art, here is a quick image of the ship in space, and Wraith here is a close up of the pilot..just a quick re-paint. He fits in the cockpit by the way!
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/macewindu6.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/macewindu7.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: Tamer on October 26, 2010, 04:43:19 AM
Wow, it does look better without that cannon and weathered.

I still like the other pic too though. Well done Jules.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: spudafett on October 26, 2010, 05:33:03 AM
awesome!  Without the cannon the entire thing flows alot better.  I love it.  you've used those sebulba pod racer engines on a few vehicles now havn't you?  They work well. 

The weathering and paint job is superb as always, makes me very jealous.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: Hackcore on October 26, 2010, 05:53:31 AM
Very nice paintjob Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 26, 2010, 08:10:59 AM
Thanks guys, this was one of those projects where I really didn't know how it would turn out, I've never created a custom from parts sent to me before and it was good practice. I'm at a bit of a plateaux at the moment, I'm still not happy with my weathering technique as there is so much more room for improvement, I'm hoping that the more I work on these things the better I'll get...

Hackcore, thanks! you know how I feel about your creations, so your comments are taken very much to heart.

Spuda, yes I have used these engines before, but only once...they are cheap to pick up and they do seem to fit in with a lot of the smaller vehicle body parts. I'll try something different next time, I might even try a bit of scratch building who knows...

Next however it's the continuation of mine3 and Pat's picture novel ---
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: Art deWhill on October 26, 2010, 08:27:13 AM
Jules, your paint job here is truly amazing! of course every artist feels the need to improve, that is what keeps us going. but if I were you I would leave the improvement up to the next project. The Guardian is great just as it is.
No need to say that I am looking very much forward to your next amazing project ;)

I think its great to use stuff thrown at you, see what our brain comes up with, how to use them... thats why I like the challenge of beeing introduced to other ones ideas, customs or costumes, cover art... what ever... its another level of provocation ones abilities, very creative though sometimes frustrating... but we always fight to push the limit :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: damonsfast on October 26, 2010, 10:06:30 PM
WOW so amazing , everting is just awesome, great job lvva
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 27, 2010, 12:46:59 AM
Good job HB!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: beige-4 on October 28, 2010, 03:57:16 AM
HOLY CRAP !!!!!!!!!!!11 how could i have missed this !!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on October 29, 2010, 04:59:29 PM
this looks awesome O0
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: 110clones on October 30, 2010, 09:08:41 PM
wow..that is just great
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mace Windu's Republic Guardian
Post by: hannsfartknocker on November 13, 2010, 08:17:41 PM
SWEET :)
Title: Re: B-Wing and X-Wing Completed
Post by: ScreamingSamuraiStudio on November 27, 2010, 09:06:41 AM
Hi folks,

May I present B-Wing Green Three
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW8.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW7.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW6.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW1.jpg)

And here she is with her squadron Fighter  X-Wing Green 4
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/XW1.jpg)

 Wow,

     Hey, while exploring your thread here, I realized that it was your Millennium Falcon Hangar diorama that gave me the idea to go digging in my garage for my old collection.
  Your B-Wing and well...just about everything else you've worked on looks awesome. I've just started working on a B-Wing myself and may pick your brain from time to time. Especially, your answer for the cocpit detail..not sure if you have the new version or the older version with no detail whatsoever.
  AGain, thanks for the big welcome to the forum and can't wait to see what you've got next.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - ARC 170 Intruder
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 23, 2010, 11:33:15 AM
Hi folks... this is my final custom of 2010...The ARC170 Intruder

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/ARC1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/ARC12.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/ARC4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/ARC3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/ARC2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/ARC0.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/ARC.jpg)

later additions....custom decals...
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/ARC6.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Arc%20170/ARC5.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: Road Warrior on December 23, 2010, 11:43:26 AM
That is BEAUTIFUL Jules!!! Well done. Both the paint/weahering and decals are....perfect.


One thing though....1 TIE Defender could chew up and spit out a whole squadron of these ships.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: Road Warrior on December 23, 2010, 11:44:59 AM
AND you havent gotten a job from Hasbro yet? Shame on them......
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: CloneSniper78 on December 23, 2010, 11:53:05 AM
That paint job is perfect! Good job Jules.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: Art deWhill on December 23, 2010, 12:15:33 PM
most excellent, jules, most excellent. I love the weathering - and of course the images you have created :) The opening shot and #2 are my faves.

Merry Christmas, my friend.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 23, 2010, 12:18:26 PM

One thing though....1 TIE Defender could chew up and spit out a whole squadron of these ships.

Dude, don't go there, this baby packs state of the art sensors, two High Powered Turbo Cannons, Forward Ion Cannon, rear autoaiming  Blaster and an advanced Droid Brain....Lure em in buddy, lure em in!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: beige-4 on December 23, 2010, 12:19:28 PM
One thing though....1 TIE Defender could chew up and spit out a whole squadron of these ships.

no way these are awesome ( and there paint job is better )
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: wraithnine on December 23, 2010, 12:58:57 PM
HOLY MOLEY!!!!!!!!
t..that looks  utterly stupendous!!!!   first the gorgeous X-wing ,then the GobSmacking B-wing ....NOW THIS!!!   my flabber has been well and truly gasted!

brilliant   just brilliant ...  now i must go into the corner and gibber .....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: Mungo Baobab on December 23, 2010, 05:55:29 PM
Your ships are very impressive. I look forward to seeing them in action.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: Tamer on December 23, 2010, 06:04:22 PM
Wow, Jules. I love the shi colors and that Rancor decal. Very sweet.

I can't wait to see Ace take out some Defenders in this! Sweet looking hangar too.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: spudafett on December 24, 2010, 05:40:45 AM
simply amazing work with the arc 170.  Love the green paint job.  The weathering and the decal take the cake though, simply superb.  I'm going to have to learn your weathering/chipping technique one of these days. 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: Phatty on December 24, 2010, 05:42:31 AM
Jules, when you mentioned that you were surprised no one noticed the background of one of your images, I went back and looked, and you did an awesome job of blending it into the background to make us guess.  I was on the fence between an ARC-170, and X-Wing, or a modified hybrid of the two.  As for the ship itself, it looks fantastic!  I love that shade of green you've been using, along with the backstory.  Well done, my friend!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 24, 2010, 06:43:26 AM
Cheers Pat...and thanks to everyone who's commented.

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: beige-4 on December 24, 2010, 06:50:38 AM
wait a minute i just got a revell arc 170 ?? im gunna paint it up to look like yours!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 24, 2010, 08:44:17 AM
Dude, that would be awesome... I am chuffed that you would want to copy it!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 24, 2010, 08:45:35 AM
simply amazing work with the arc 170.  Love the green paint job.  The weathering and the decal take the cake though, simply superb.  I'm going to have to learn your weathering/chipping technique one of these days. 

Spuda! cheers mate... I'm going to do a short video on how I create the weathering effects after X-Mas, I'll keep you posted of course.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: Tamer on December 24, 2010, 09:05:32 AM
This ships looks fantastic and I love the backstory. On the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on December 24, 2010, 09:22:33 AM
cool
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on December 24, 2010, 01:48:00 PM
awesome man the weathering is phenomenal now I MUST paint mine
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on December 25, 2010, 01:13:39 AM
Once again the typical HB94 quality
Jules, you are a true vehicle master
I love the ARC 170 Intruder
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 25, 2010, 02:58:48 AM
Thanks everyone for your comments, they make the whole process of customising very rewarding...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: hannsfartknocker on December 26, 2010, 10:38:01 AM
really cool arc 170
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 28, 2010, 09:01:06 PM
Here is the insignia for the Liberty's two ARC170 Intruders...
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/X-Wing%20Alliance%20Chapter%2014/IntruderFinal.jpg)

and here is the insignia for the later version of the E/ARC170... the version with the updated sensor equipment is now referred to as the "Prowler"
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/X-Wing%20Alliance%20Chapter%2014/ProwlerFinal.jpg)
The insignias have been created by Viper Aviator over at Resin Illuminati...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 29, 2010, 07:36:06 AM
Oooooooh, WOW! Both look awesome!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: hannsfartknocker on December 29, 2010, 07:37:10 AM
those look great
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on December 30, 2010, 01:49:10 AM
both insignia versions are awesome Jules
great job
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: CloneSniper78 on December 30, 2010, 03:24:58 PM
Both are very cool, but if I was just going to use one, I would go with the first one. Then again I guess it depends on what kind of ARC-170 it is.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: Clonehead on December 31, 2010, 06:04:19 AM
That arc 170 takes the cake, Jules! I love the chipped look of the paint.
Those insignia are sharp.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: CaptainLux on January 06, 2011, 05:32:43 PM
nice insignia man!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: beige-4 on January 07, 2011, 01:06:41 AM
SUPER COOL INSIGNIA !! have you ever pimped a jedi interceptor ( the eta 2 version ) up ?as i think everyone may like a hangerbay'd jedi starfighter ?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - +++Alliance ARC170 Intruder+++
Post by: Tamer on January 07, 2011, 06:54:30 AM
These remind me so much of my own army unit designations. I remember the little lightning bolt for psyops and communcation ops. He really does ground them in currently military design even though they are fictional Star Wars Units. They are really over the top.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits Ride
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 08, 2011, 05:06:30 PM
Hi guys,

This is just a quick re-paint, I thought it'd make a great ride for the Jedi Misfits.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Landspeeder/Speeder1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Landspeeder/Speeder2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Landspeeder/Speeder3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Landspeeder/Speeder4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Landspeeder/Speeder5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Landspeeder/Speeder6.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Landspeeder/Speeder8.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Landspeeder/Speeder7.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: Tamer on January 08, 2011, 05:23:21 PM
looks good to me. I really like that yellow stripe. 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: Phatty on January 08, 2011, 06:42:28 PM
Very nice, Jules.  However, and I can't place my finger on it, but it looks like it's missing something.  Perhaps an accent piece, or large scale weapon, or something.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not badmouthing your awesome ship, just my 2 cents!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: wraithnine on January 08, 2011, 06:48:26 PM
this is one of my favorite custom ships that you have done  ,mate  but i have to agree with Pat (please dont kill me  :-\ ) not quite sure about the colour stripe (its too contrasting tbh)  and its missing something ...maybe Rancor/sharks mouth  to give it that aggressive profile   perhaps.....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: CaptainLux on January 08, 2011, 06:50:00 PM
This is amazing!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: gwest on January 08, 2011, 09:42:03 PM
The only thing it's missing is the deed of ownership in my name!!!

I really LOVE that speeder!

It's like a converted family mini-van speeder!

How do you feel cool driving a mini-van?  You put on a huge racing stripe on it, that's how!

It was a family cruiser, it shouldn't have a lot of fire-power. (If any, for that matter)

Oh, and your painting is flawlwess.  I love the weathering details, and the 3 scratches on the left-side...looks like someone took a turn too sharp.

Well done.

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 09, 2011, 01:34:09 AM
Pat, Wraith, I get your point, but I don't think it's a piece that's missing.... I've always had it in my head to paint it in desert camoflage. So next weekend I'm going to follow my gut instinct and do a respray.

Also my feeling is that this vehicle isn't really suited for the Star Wars universe...but that's down to the cockpit design. Anyhow, I'm going to go back to the drawing board with this one.

The only consolation is that I think I can do weathered black paintwork now.

Thanks guys for your honesty.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: beige-4 on January 09, 2011, 04:49:06 AM
jules jules jules . you amaze me ! seriously though have you ever considered a pimp my starfighter title for your viechle thread
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: DocOutlands on January 09, 2011, 06:47:38 AM
At first glance, I think the engine pods are undersized.  EXCEPT.  Like gwest said, it has the feel of a converted mini-van type vehicle. 

As for the cockpit design - you might try ditching the windshield wipers.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 09, 2011, 07:15:56 AM
Jules I like the repaint but do agree something is sort of missing. These are my thoughts, the wheel wells are a bit distracting and would blend better if other greeblies were added under them or if they could be removed. The windshield wipers, as Doc mentioned are giving it away as a Joe vehicle. The bad news is I know how hard it would be to remove them so maybee a styrene strip over that area after some sanding would work. Lastly the area where the front treads were removed also needs something to cover or add to what is left there. Take a look at Jedi Wolf's Black Sun vehicle as he had some of these same situations to handle with that one converting it into more of a SW vehicle. The camo paint sound awesome even though I don't mind this paint scheme you came up with. I would love to see a second paint ap over this one where this one still shows through a bit. Like they comandeered the ship and gave it a quick paint job to disguise it, then it was treated roughly so needs heavy weathering. I love the weathering you have done and especialy the 3 scars on the right side. So I say well done but I think with a little extra effort you could make this one even better! My honest opinion.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on January 09, 2011, 08:20:07 AM
as always, great weathering and paintwork
your vehicles always look extremely realistic
a perfect vehicle custom in my opinion
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 09, 2011, 08:31:45 AM
LE, I agree with all points, I guess my shortcomings have shown through on this one , I've got a lot to learn about adding parts and scrstchbuilding.I
I don't have the time to do a full on job with this vehicle,my thought is to remove the canopy altogether and create an open cockpit.

We shall see....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: DocOutlands on January 09, 2011, 09:05:45 AM
I betcha going with a totally open cockpit will do the trick.  (I have one of these vehicles in my stash, so I'm watching and learning from everyone else on these Joe vehicle customs!)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: Clonehead on January 09, 2011, 09:48:01 AM
Jules, that paint job is indicative of the direction that you are currently interested in.................bold weathered markings.
As far as the wheel wells go, furring out the underside of these fenders would take away from that negative space and thicken up the lower part of the body nicely. I kind of like the cockpit glass on there. I like the styrene idea for covering up the wipers.

That is not to say that I wouldnt love to see your take on a desert camo paint scheme.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 09, 2011, 01:17:20 PM
Thanks guys..I guess I've set the bar very high for myself, and I can see this little vehicle going though some modification in the future...

I really appreciate all of your honesty and advice.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 11, 2011, 06:49:37 AM
Thanks guys..I guess I've set the bar very high for myself, and I can see this little vehicle going though some modification in the future...

that is exactly right my friend. You have set the bar too high with your other vehicles so now each one you do has to be as good or better. Great spot to be in huh?...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: Mungo Baobab on January 12, 2011, 11:15:32 AM
Cool speeder. The paint and all looks excellent.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: gwest on January 12, 2011, 07:59:17 PM
When I think about a band of "Misfit" Jedi crusing around the galaxy causing problems for the Empire and helping those in need...I can't help but think A-TEAM!!! ;D

B.A. Baracus didn't drive no military sissy car!  He drove a van!!! And not just any van, the coolest van in what would become the history of television! ;D

I say keep the speeder as is.  Giant racing stripe and all.  Think of it as an homage to B.A. Baracus. ;D

But, that's just  my opinion...what do I know? ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 14, 2011, 12:38:09 AM
GWest, I thank you!

I've been checking out the vehicle, and in the hand it really does look cool, plus my kids really love playing with it so I guess it is going to stay as is...

I'd never thought about the A'Team similarity, but now you mention it you are right. If I'd have painted a red stripe just like on the A Team van I think people would have 'got it' right away.

I
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: DocOutlands on January 14, 2011, 07:55:28 AM
Oh - I got *that* aspect right off!!  It's a very cool ride as-is!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: darthdaddy on February 19, 2011, 07:34:59 PM
Hangarbay94 has been added to "CUSTOMS I WISH I OWNED"

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/02/hangarbay94-added-to-customs-i-wish-i.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/02/hangarbay94-added-to-customs-i-wish-i.html)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 01, 2011, 08:53:55 PM
Hi everyone! \I hope you are all keeping well?

Here is a transport that has now had it's third and final paint job...this time I'm happy.

She belongs to a couple of desert dwellers....her name is 'Dune Rider'
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Higara10.jpg)

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Higara6.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: DocOutlands on April 01, 2011, 09:43:59 PM
Bloody marvelous, Jules!  Her owners look great, too.  Nice photo-work indeed!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on April 01, 2011, 09:55:56 PM
your weathering technique is the best, Jules
the vehicle looks very realistic

hats off Sir
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 02, 2011, 08:20:50 AM
I would be very happy with this as well Jules! The third time truely is the charm! I love the color choices, markings and the weathering.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: spudafett on April 02, 2011, 09:17:30 AM
Always a fan of desert vehicles, superb job on the new paint apps.  This is the best version yet.  However, not to crazy about your shopped image, the motion blur (I'm assuming that's an effect you applied...) caused some of the detail to be lost (and I know that's the intention of the blur, to create the illusion of movement) and it really does take away from the work you did on the vehicle in the real world. 

I'm a firm believer that if your photo-manip detracts from the actual work you've done in real life then that's going to hurt your presentation.....

that critique aside,

I'd love to see some custom sandtroopers or some customs of these "desert dwellers" to go along with this vehicle?  anything in the works?  something along the lines of tuskens or are we talking more like a group of "fremen"? (would love to see some fremen, if you know what I'm talking about!)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: CloneSniper78 on April 02, 2011, 09:38:50 AM
This vehicle RULES, DOMINATES, AND PUNISHES all other small ships and It's paint job is PIMPIN.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 02, 2011, 09:57:45 AM
Doc, yes the vehicle does lend itself to the Dune story!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: wraithnine on April 02, 2011, 12:24:11 PM
jules another superb master piece  absolutley love it my friend!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: CaptainLux on April 02, 2011, 01:35:34 PM
Woow thats incredible jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: Phatty on April 02, 2011, 01:52:45 PM
Awesome addition to the fleet, my good man!  What was the original vehicle?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: DocOutlands on April 02, 2011, 01:58:33 PM
It's a POC Joe vehicle - a Wolfhound, iirc?  I've got one stashed away for a future project myself.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: Road Warrior on April 02, 2011, 02:22:06 PM
Nice. Paint is perfect.....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: jediwolf69 on April 02, 2011, 07:00:24 PM
Great looking ship, Im digging the paint apps, every nice.

JW
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: jediwolf69 on April 02, 2011, 07:03:23 PM
It's a POC Joe vehicle - a Wolfhound, iirc?  I've got one stashed away for a future project myself.
Sorry Doc, But It a ROC Joe Vehicle- a  Ice Dagger, not the wolfhound.

JW
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: DocOutlands on April 02, 2011, 09:35:49 PM
And it looks so much cooler as a SW rig than a Joe rig...  ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: Clonehead on April 03, 2011, 06:54:42 AM
Wow, Jules, you sure do hve a talent for custom vehicles! The paint on this one is just perfect! A great representation of weathering fr a desert environment.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: Tamer on April 03, 2011, 07:53:34 AM
Very nice Jules. On the front page.

I am gonna go find those desert dwellers too. Look for them on the fp soon.

You sure know how to make a custom my friend. Ofcourse you kinda know your way around photoshop too. LOL.

It sure does look at place in the SWverse.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: DocOutlands on April 03, 2011, 08:02:35 AM
Matching figs are here:
http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1302.480 (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1302.480)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: lucasclones on April 03, 2011, 08:53:11 AM
Man that is cool.  That's from the Joe vehicle the Ice Sabre correct?? I really like the paint job!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 03, 2011, 11:49:18 AM
Thanks guys for all of your fantastic comments, they are always something I look forward to reading. Tamer, thanks so much for the front page treatment, it's still a buzz!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: clone10 on April 03, 2011, 06:41:16 PM
That is awesome!!! :o
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - 'Dune Rider'
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 30, 2011, 10:50:49 AM
Hi everyone!

This isn't really a vehicle, it's a robot from the continuing saga Clone Wars Galactic Conflict which can be found on the Fan Fiction Forum.

This evil dude is one of The Guardian's minions... thanks has to go to Luke Sprywalker, as this custom has been has influenced by his creation of 'the Guardian' which I think won December's Forum Competition.

Luke's design went really well with the classic scifi feel of the story and so I wanted to continue this for the Sentinel. I've used is a GI Joe cobra vehicle (can't remember the name), and I've done a simple re-paint adding some small metal nuts as the eye apertures to complete the look.

Expect to this this monster terrorising a certain group of Clone Troopers very soon....

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/sen0.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/sen1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/sen3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/sen4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/sen5.jpg)





Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel''
Post by: Phatty on April 30, 2011, 12:21:01 PM
 YES!  That is a great rendition of a Sentinel!  Can't wait to see this guy's existence in the Forum Webnovel!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel''
Post by: beige-4 on April 30, 2011, 01:00:54 PM
this just shows how awesome you are jules.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel''
Post by: ars30 on April 30, 2011, 05:29:05 PM
That Is Really Sweet HB94.
Can We get a Recipe?
Allen
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel''
Post by: Road Warrior on April 30, 2011, 06:20:55 PM
That looks EVIL Jules.:)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel''
Post by: CaptainLux on April 30, 2011, 07:24:08 PM
Looks really sweet jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel''
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 01, 2011, 03:30:21 AM
Thanks guys...

Here's one more vehicle I've rustled up for the holiday weekend...Inspired by the Mini-Rig competition.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/ATAS1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/ATAS4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/ATAS3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/ATAS2.jpg)



Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: Art deWhill on May 01, 2011, 03:42:22 AM
wow, this looks awesome!!
and I so much like the robot from your fan fic, he has such a wonderful 1950-look, exciting details... terrific!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: beige-4 on May 01, 2011, 03:44:19 AM
totally cool
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: finn on May 01, 2011, 06:53:05 AM
I am really loving the old-school G.I. Joe stuff Hangerbay!! I loved that stuff as a kid and it proves its still cool when someone as talented as you gets their hands on it. Smash hit!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 01, 2011, 07:13:25 AM
Jules, this one slipped in under my radar! This is awesome my friend! Very exciting seeing these things from the web novel. Very well done I really like the sentenal and that shot with the Guardian in the background after dispatching them. Great shot! The new vehicle is awesome as well. I love the wings you aded to the side! Where are they from? Home run!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: wraithnine on May 01, 2011, 12:13:21 PM
another fantastic vehicle my friend your on a roll
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: Tamer on May 01, 2011, 02:24:16 PM
I love the firepower this has.

On the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 01, 2011, 02:31:44 PM
Shawn, I really appreciate the front page coverage!

LS, the wings are a combination of the INT-4 wings with parts off of a Jedi Starfighter glued onto the ends, gives the vehicle a more Imperial look....

Expect this baby to be re-incarnated as she'll be used as a test rig for more paint jobs....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: hemble on May 01, 2011, 03:44:28 PM
Mate these last lot of customs are amazing,  not only have you got the best skills in PS you are really mastered the custom side as well.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 01, 2011, 04:15:41 PM
Ron,

I am really flattered by your remarks, your artistry always amazes me...thanks so much.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: spudafett on May 02, 2011, 04:53:15 AM
Jules I might have to copy that design from your latest speeder.  I have that same cobra boat sitting in my fodder box with all the motors, guns and stuff removed after a previous project...  I am going to have to pull it out now and find some wings to slap on the baby. 

Great work.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on May 02, 2011, 10:55:40 PM
very interesting vehicle Jules
the scratched white markings are phenomenal
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 06, 2011, 09:25:44 AM
The Dune Rider is awesome, so here is another ISY card.

(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/ISYcard_08_DuneRider.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 06, 2011, 09:48:23 AM
Amazing work Nate! Everyone is going to love these!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 06, 2011, 11:48:06 AM
WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW!, the second card in a day, I am quite taken aback by all the attention...now I know what it feels like to be Hangarbay'd! These cards are a wonderful and original idea so perfectly executed.

Thanks so much...This has been the best couple of days I've had for ages...it feels like a Birthday and Christmas all rolled into one.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: Tamer on May 06, 2011, 11:51:49 AM
Sweet, I am loving these cards!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 06, 2011, 04:07:07 PM
HB, your totally welcome. I should be thanking you, it's your art that makes them great. I just reformatted some stuff. So merry Birth-mas, glad I could give you that "got Hangerbay`d" feeling.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on May 16, 2011, 09:49:15 AM
another wonderful card Nate
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: DocOutlands on May 16, 2011, 10:24:39 AM
I've got like half a dozen of those Cobra pogo-pods stashed away, wondering what the HECK I could do to/with them.  Now, I have an inkling.

Love the made-over Moccasin, too - man you go thru the INT-4's!   :D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 16, 2011, 04:19:19 PM
Doc, it's the same one.... my kids tend to break my customs after playing with them for a while, so I just re-use the parts....

Damn Clone Wars...nothing lasts long!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - The Sentinel'' and 'AT-AS' speeder
Post by: darthdaddy on May 18, 2011, 06:58:46 AM
 Nice new vehicles.  I'm not sure why I missed these when they were posted.  Really love the Sentinel!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda Interceptor Patrol Vehicle
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 05, 2011, 07:10:37 PM
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Security%20Interceptor/Post3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Security%20Interceptor/Post2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Security%20Interceptor/Post4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Security%20Interceptor/Post5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Security%20Interceptor/Post6.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Security%20Interceptor/Post1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Interceptor Patrol
Post by: Phatty on June 05, 2011, 07:18:12 PM
Wow Jules, that looks incredible!  What vehicle is that a base of?  Is it G.I. Joe, or other?  I think the stickers are a pretty nice touch as well!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Interceptor Patrol
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 05, 2011, 07:21:29 PM
Oh my this is just a bit more fantastic than I expected even from you. Bravo! The color looks great and the decals on this one are some of your best yet. This is just a perfect ship for the SW verse and you have made it a truely unique piece. So well done my friend.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Interceptor Patrol
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 05, 2011, 07:21:37 PM
Thanks Pat...

In answer to your question no, it's not a GI Joe vehicle, it's from a Gerry Anderson TV show called Space Precinct. You can see it prior to customising on my latest video if you check out the You Tube forum.

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Interceptor Patrol
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 05, 2011, 07:27:20 PM
Oh my this is just a bit more fantastic than I expected even from you. Bravo! The color looks great and the decals on this one are some of your best yet. This is just a perfect ship for the SW verse and you have made it a truely unique piece. So well done my friend.

Thanks LE, that's a great compliment!

As soon as I got the thing out of the box I knew what I wanted to do with it. It's a kind of Manga/Blade Runner/Star Wars vehicle. I wasn't sure whether the orange would work, but I'm glad I went with my gut instinct on this one.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Security Interceptor Patrol
Post by: RebelAce on June 05, 2011, 07:33:33 PM
Yes this is very bladerunner-esque.  Brilliantly done, looks like it fits in the SW universe perfectly!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Interceptor Patrol
Post by: Art deWhill on June 05, 2011, 10:06:58 PM
wow, Jules, this one rocks!! cool markings!!
the orange works perfect and the style is indeed a great mix of Star Wars and Blade Runner! awesome, I love it :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Security Interceptor Patrol
Post by: hemble on June 06, 2011, 01:41:20 AM
Damn Jules is there nothing you can do mate, I saw your video when you showed the SP toy and thought to myself ok will he do with that and now we know.

The paint apps alone are amazing as you went into a new direction with the brighter colour and then top it off with those amazing decals. The weathering is just perfect it's subtle enough so not to to take the attraction away from the brighter paint work 10/10 buddy.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Security Interceptor Patrol
Post by: wraithnine on June 06, 2011, 02:01:53 AM
bloody hell!   thats just superb !  ,funny thing is before i even read your post  i thought hmmm BladeRunner,love the choice of colours ,lets face it once again HB94  makes us all look like we are just out of playschool(kindergarten) ....damn you!        stop making us look like talentless numpties.........right i'm off to have a sob in the corner of the room  "sniff"
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Security Interceptor Patrol
Post by: darthdaddy on June 06, 2011, 03:38:06 AM
This vehicle is a showstopper.  Just incredible.  LOVE the color choice.  You have created so many incredible vehicles and this one fits nicely among your earlier creations in your little collection of amazing vehicles.  I'm really in love with this one.  When I watched your video on Saturday morning I had no idea you would have finished this so early.  Awesome job!!  Cool little droid too :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Security Interceptor Patrol
Post by: lucasclones on June 06, 2011, 05:51:57 AM
Man Jules that is fantastic. I noticed you took the cones off the back too. I figured you would do that when I was watching the video. Stupendous work. Can I ask the type of paint you used?? I am new to doing vehicles and need to know what type to use for a future project. I know a lot of people use Krylon fusion for plastic....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Security Interceptor Patrol
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 06, 2011, 06:10:04 AM
LC,

I use a plastic primer first, then a coat of Warhammer Primer (Chaos Black or Skull White, depending on the chosen colour), then I use plain old acrylic paints, applied by an airbrush.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Security Interceptor Patrol
Post by: Tamer on June 06, 2011, 07:46:35 AM
Daggone Jules! I knew it was gonna be good, but wow!

I will try to formulate a better response later, but for now I have got to take this to the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Security Interceptor Patrol
Post by: JLaban4 on June 06, 2011, 08:30:53 AM
Wow! I new when I saw that in the video, I knew you would tearn it into something awesome!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Security Interceptor Patrol
Post by: ScreamingSamuraiStudio on June 06, 2011, 11:40:28 AM
I saw this earlier this morning, but I couldn't say anything without dropping a few excited expletives. Nice work, awesome find and great paint job. And good to see you found the same reference on Nar Shadaa as I did.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Security Interceptor Patrol
Post by: Road Warrior on June 06, 2011, 12:12:48 PM
Perfect........:)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Security Interceptor Patrol
Post by: lucasclones on June 06, 2011, 12:34:05 PM
LC,

I use a plastic primer first, then a coat of Warhammer Primer (Chaos Black or Skull White, depending on the chosen colour), then I use plain old acrylic paints, applied by an airbrush.
thank you! I may be working on my own vehicle and will need to paint.  ()rr
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Security Interceptor Patrol
Post by: DarthSinister on June 10, 2011, 01:56:12 PM
Jules, when I saw the video on this patrol car before you worked it I knew it was going to be great but this is simply astounding!

Great vehicle and the use of decals is brilliant! It fits right into the Star Wars universe.

Blows my mind!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Security Interceptor Patrol
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 13, 2011, 04:09:12 AM
Hiya...

This is a custom commission I've just completed.... It's a Mandalorian Diplomatic Courier.

One of only 5 ships built of its type this fast courier ship houses a cloaking device in its long forward section. Used by the Mandalorians during  Yuuzhan Conflict, this ship was used to relay important information during sieges when communications were being blocked or monitored.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Man3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Man4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Man1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Nar Shadda 'CPA' Security Interceptor Patrol
Post by: Clonehead on June 13, 2011, 04:25:40 AM
Sweet Commission, Jules! Your normally stunning paint apps are complemented by the great markings.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mandalorian Diplomatic Courier
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 13, 2011, 06:01:05 AM
She looks awesome Jules! I love the change up you did to the rear of the vehicle. What did you use there? Also like the way you covered the hole in the hull and mounted the top gun. Great over all look and your paint aps are just perfect. Nice decals on the side to tie her all together. So well done!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mandalorian Diplomatic Courier
Post by: JLaban4 on June 13, 2011, 08:44:25 AM
Sweet!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mandalorian Diplomatic Courier
Post by: CaptainLux on June 21, 2011, 10:34:08 AM
Cool one man!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mandalorian Diplomatic Courier
Post by: JediMerc on June 23, 2011, 06:48:40 PM
Love this ship!

The metallic look fits with what i think of when the word "Mando" is used...not old and decrepit like some of the worn looks in Rebel/Imperial ships.

Where did you get/find that decal on the side?  It kinda looks like a rooster trying to eat its own legs or something...I love it!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mandalorian Diplomatic Courier
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 23, 2011, 11:56:48 PM
JM, it's actually the Mandalorian Supercommando Insignia

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Ronan_Barecs_commando_insignia.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mandalorian Diplomatic Courier
Post by: darthdaddy on June 24, 2011, 03:34:18 AM
This SkyHawks vehicle is such a cool toy to customize and I love what you did this time around just as much as the first modification.  It looks great!!  I really need to get crackin' on mine.  After seeing L.E.create that engine room in the center, I put the project on hold so I could add one too. 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mandalorian Diplomatic Courier
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on June 24, 2011, 04:24:03 AM
wow Jules
your Mandalorian Diplomatic Courier ship looks awesome
great details and perfect paint job
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Jedi Misfits' Ride
Post by: Mr. Black on August 12, 2011, 01:53:34 AM
Hi everyone! \I hope you are all keeping well?

Here is a transport that has now had it's third and final paint job...this time I'm happy.

She belongs to a couple of desert dwellers....her name is 'Dune Rider'
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Higara10.jpg)


I was looking for pics of your Wall-E Truck, but alas, they're not available anymore :(. I did take a look at your other posts and man, this Dune Rider is sensational. I've been working with an airbrush myself lately and been reading up on techniques. I was wondering: did you use the hairspray technique to get those realistic paint chips?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mandalorian Diplomatic Courier
Post by: Tamer on August 12, 2011, 04:00:51 PM
How did I miss this ship? Sorry Jules, that has been rectified on the front page. It looks great.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Mandalorian Diplomatic Courier
Post by: flaccideagle on August 13, 2011, 12:13:11 PM
I know I said it before but this Courier ship is AWESOME.
It needed to be said again. ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles -Y-Wing Blue - (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 29, 2011, 05:02:28 PM
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/cover.jpg)
The venerable Y-Wings of Clawbird Squadron have a distinguished history, serving during the Clone Wars, then smuggled away from Imperial Hands early on during the formation of the Rebel Alliance, these Y-Wings have seen combat in almost every major battle of the war....
Since the introduction of the powerful B-Wing bomber the Y-Wings have been seen as the poor relative, however  the skilled pilots of Clawbird squadron are still able to use these aged ships to devastating effect. During a daring mission against Admiral Holt’s supply fleet orbiting the Hoth system, three Y-Wings, led by Flight Leader Ido Chiba, destroyed the massive Altor Class supply tanker (X-Wing Alliance chapter 16) allowing the Rebel Fleet a short breathing space in which to re-group and plan their escape from the Imperial forces pursuing them....

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Ywingblue1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Ywingblue2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Ywingblue3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Ywingblue4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Ywingblue5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Ywingblue6.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 29, 2011, 05:47:09 PM
Jules you have done it again! Your amazing techniques make this toy look like a studio scale model! She looks so good in that awesome hangar you have. Is that a new B-Wing I spy? Can't wait to see her in action!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: wraithnine on August 29, 2011, 10:26:12 PM
mate that looks simply AWESOME!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: Tamer on August 30, 2011, 02:59:43 AM
Jules that just looks fantastic. This and more of my comments are on the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: Phatty on August 30, 2011, 04:46:59 AM
Excellent paint apps and weathering, Jules.  And the squad logo is pretty slick too!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: Dirty Gloves on August 30, 2011, 08:39:50 AM
Great looking blue squad. I really need to build a hanger like that.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: darthdaddy on August 30, 2011, 08:41:39 AM
Really cool!!  Love your vehicles!!  Killer paint apps!!  Hope the new X-wing Alliance  isn't burning you out the way Darkchild did.  
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: darthwalls on August 30, 2011, 08:42:24 AM
Your work never ceases to amaze me. I always look forward to what you will do next.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: JTrooper on August 30, 2011, 09:06:58 AM
Dude you are the man that is awesome
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 30, 2011, 09:26:16 AM
Really cool!!  Love your vehicles!!  Killer paint apps!!  Hope the new X-wing Alliance  isn't burning you out the way Darkchild did.  

Naaa! I'm pressing on with the movie...I'm getting close to completing it as I have only one more scene to complete....

After the movie it'll be back to the comic format as 5 months on one chapter will mean that I'll never get it finished...

I reckon the X-Wing Alliance project will take me another 3-4 years to complete but I intend to finish it to the end of the game! Plus I'll be working with Kessel Run and Master Sprywalker on SW Apocalypse, so it's not over yet!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: Road Warrior on August 30, 2011, 09:38:38 AM
The Y-Wing in the Clawbird regula is fantastic Jules.

Good luck on all your current and future projects!

Say...how many of those Y-Wings do you have laying around?  I have always wanted to see a version that was "hot rodded" as if the rebel techs made one last push to get more speed and more "punch" out of the old birds.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: lucasclones on August 30, 2011, 11:02:40 AM
Love the Clawbird Jules but the pics are blowing me away in general!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: Spookymufu on August 30, 2011, 11:07:43 AM
I really miss the old comic Jules......These images just blow me away

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/cover.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 30, 2011, 11:20:31 AM
Thanks so much guys, it's always great to get home after a days work and read such fantastic feedback...

And Spooky, the X-Wing movie (Chapter 18) is almost ready.....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: flaccideagle on August 30, 2011, 11:46:45 AM
Wow... that y-wing looks great!   It's just top notch.  It looks like it just landed for repair.  I LOVE it.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: gwest on August 30, 2011, 08:21:02 PM
As always, I love your work...

That shade of blue really pops!  And your weathering apps. are so real looking.

Just amazing!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 04, 2011, 02:38:23 AM
Another wonderful starfighter Jules
The weathering is super realistic.
Excellent work my friend.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: Mr. Black on September 05, 2011, 06:01:30 AM
Love that Y-Wing, Jules. It looks fabulous standing in that hangar next to that impressive A-Wing. The fly by shot is a real pleasure to look at.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: CaptainLux on September 15, 2011, 09:39:41 AM
looks incredible, love that Y-wing, the colour squeme its really sweet!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: Mungo Baobab on September 17, 2011, 06:51:19 AM
Love the work you did on the Y-Wing. Great job.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 07, 2011, 07:07:58 PM
Hi everyone!

I should have waited a bit longer before I showed you this, but I'm away for a few days then I've got a pile of work to do so here she is...

Smuggler Truck - A repaint of my Wall-e truck conversion to suit the Star Wars Apocalypse time frame.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_1337.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_1339.jpg)

I've got some more work to do yet, and I'm customising some smaller mini-rig type vehicles to go in her cargo hold...

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: wraithnine on December 07, 2011, 11:29:12 PM
looks stunning mate!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: Art deWhill on December 08, 2011, 12:27:01 AM
great vehicle and paint job!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: The Mandalorian on December 08, 2011, 04:25:27 AM
Cool Y-Wing, and that's a great trucker ship, but I think it should be black with a little duck to match the trucker.  Cool customs man!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 08, 2011, 04:50:17 AM
That looks fantastic Jules! I can't wait to see her in action!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: JediMindtrix on December 09, 2011, 04:46:34 PM
that is awesome,colors are great.does it have any compartments or anything?can the figures sit inside it at all?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: M4K3R1 on December 09, 2011, 06:40:38 PM
WOW!!! I would love to take a peak inside your brain and see how you come up with these awesome vehicle combinations. The paint work is jawdroping and makes it look so realistic. Like!!!Like!!!Like!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: Clonehead on December 10, 2011, 04:51:31 AM
I love that y-wing, Jules! It's great to see the wall-e truck again. Very nice reprint on this one.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: Tamer on December 10, 2011, 11:32:11 AM
Looks great Jules, on the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: Mungo Baobab on December 10, 2011, 02:13:15 PM
Nice truck!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: Darth Optimus on December 10, 2011, 05:34:36 PM
Awesome!  I love how it's colors remind me of the Red Dwarf.  Is that intentional?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Y-Wing Blue (Clawbird Squadron)
Post by: Jakartha on December 10, 2011, 05:49:38 PM
Hi everyone!

I should have waited a bit longer before I showed you this, but I'm away for a few days then I've got a pile of work to do so here she is...

Smuggler Truck - A repaint of my Wall-e truck conversion to suit the Star Wars Apocalypse time frame.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_1337.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_1339.jpg)

I've got some more work to do yet, and I'm customising some smaller mini-rig type vehicles to go in her cargo hold...




 Thats pretty bad-ass dude! I like it   :D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: CloneSniper78 on December 11, 2011, 09:18:23 AM
Love everything about this vehicle, unbelievable job.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: CaptainLux on January 28, 2012, 07:27:44 PM
Sweet incredible vehicle!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: Mr. Black on January 29, 2012, 01:47:24 PM
That's a great repaint of what already was a great custom vehicle, Jules. Guess ol' Bessy's retired now, eh?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on February 07, 2012, 06:48:49 AM
Cool!  I wish I had the space.  I see your work and everyone else's and get inspired.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: hangarbay94 on February 09, 2012, 06:39:50 AM
Thanks everyone for taking the time to post comments, it's great reading them and very encouraging too!

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: JediMindtrix on February 13, 2012, 06:26:15 PM
that custom vehicle is simply amazing.great job,and yeah,we all wish we had one. ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: flaccideagle on February 19, 2012, 05:32:15 AM
I said it before man, but it needs repeating:

This truck is awesome. I love the non-combat SW custom stuff and this is one of the best vehicles I've ever seen.  So awesome.  I love all the stuff you do.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: darthdaddy on February 20, 2012, 04:45:07 AM
This was already one of my favorite custom vehicles of all time before the repaint and the update has sealed the deal.  Love the palette you chose!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Smuggler's Truck
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 15, 2012, 09:30:57 AM
Following on from the Wall-e truck conversion I've been asked to create a new custom using the same parts. This time it's got to be a civilian transport. I've had to use the front section from my original model due to irreparable damage to the new parts, but I have made some changes by moving the winged motors down to the main body. I've added a motor to the roof and a fin on the back. 

Here is the completed 1st fix. Now it's on to painting.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/cortranswip.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 15, 2012, 09:36:01 AM
So what happened to the first version? It looks like you found another and you are adding the cockpit from the old one? At any rate the wip pic is looking awesome!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 15, 2012, 10:31:55 AM
LE, the old one has been scrapped for parts. I made a few errors with the first one, namely that some of the greebleys  were not properly fixed on and as the vehicle was played with parts just fell off.

This next version is a paid job so I am making sure that all of the parts are screwed down rather than glued, meaning it will be a playable toy as well as a neat custom. Also the buyer had asked for a civillian transport, no guns, so the design differs from the last version to reflect this.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: DocOutlands on April 15, 2012, 11:20:04 AM
That looks fabulous, Jules!  I've got some civvie stuff in mind to make and believe me, I'm borrowing inspiration from you!

(I'm sure you've said it before, but what is the cab on this vehicle from??  The bed is from a Wall-E toy, right?)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 15, 2012, 12:07:41 PM
Doc,

The whole vehicle is the Wall-e truck minus the wheels. I've added engines and a few greebleys that is all.

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: DocOutlands on April 15, 2012, 01:07:58 PM
Excellent - then I don't need to hunt down two different vehicles!   :D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: The Spectre on April 15, 2012, 03:12:08 PM
How many of these Wall-E trucks do you have? I never even saw a single one in stores :(
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: Tamer on April 15, 2012, 03:27:49 PM
Jules, this already looks awesome. Time to go to the front page.

I have got to track down one of these trucks.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 15, 2012, 03:31:33 PM
How many of these Wall-E trucks do you have? I never even saw a single one in stores :(

I only have one, which has now been cannibalised, the other was sent to me by someone who wanted me to customise it.  ;D

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: CloneSniper78 on April 16, 2012, 09:32:24 AM
Jules, I love all the versions of the Wall-E truck that you have made. Including this WIP too. I can't wait to see the paint job. Don't kill me..... but I would love to take the tracks off your hands of this vehicle like I did last time. ; I think with four sets of tracks I could make a killer sand/snow crawler. Could you imagine a Turbotank Crawler?!  Let me know. Cheers.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 16, 2012, 09:52:46 AM
CS, unfortunately the parts for this one are not mine to give away...

Maybe next time :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: CloneSniper78 on April 16, 2012, 09:55:14 AM
It's ok Jules. I have so many projects that I need to finish it's not funny. I had to ask though, can't pass up fodder like those monster tank treads.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: Mr. Black on April 16, 2012, 10:58:19 AM
Jules, I love all the versions of the Wall-E truck that you have made. Including this WIP too. I can't wait to see the paint job. Don't kill me..... but I would love to take the tracks off your hands of this vehicle like I did last time. ; I think with four sets of tracks I could make a killer sand/snow crawler. Could you imagine a Turbotank Crawler?!  Let me know. Cheers.


Beat me to it, CS  :D Jules is fast becoming a Wall-E truck magnet or something. I've had one for some time now and just like you, I'm itching to make some sort of Jawa transport of it. But I need treads  ;D Maybe it's time I build them from scratch then...

Jules, I'm positive this is going to be another mind blowing vehicle. When I read you're about to head out to the paint booth, I immediately thought "This is going to be goooood!" :) Will you be detailing the inside as well, like you did last time?



Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 16, 2012, 01:24:15 PM

Jules, I'm positive this is going to be another mind blowing vehicle. When I read you're about to head out to the paint booth, I immediately thought "This is going to be goooood!" :) Will you be detailing the inside as well, like you did last time?


Yes Incom I'll be adding decals and other details to this one. I'm also about to try some paneling airbrush effects. More wip images shortly...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 17, 2012, 01:25:47 PM
I've al;most completed the exterior of the truck. Just a few details to highlight... here she is so far.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/Truck5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/Truck4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/Truck3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/Truck2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/Truck1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: Thunder on April 17, 2012, 01:47:51 PM
This looks like the outlander express
The XXX-press!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on April 17, 2012, 10:22:34 PM
Liking it!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: krztfr on April 18, 2012, 12:12:32 AM
Makes me want to go buy a toolbox and turn it into a ship/ playset....btw whats the small engines on front sides of the ship from? looks like an episode 1 naboo speeder engine
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: Mr. Black on April 18, 2012, 04:12:50 AM
As expected, that looks like a work of art Jules. Lookig forward to seeing the finished result :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: CloneSniper78 on April 18, 2012, 09:40:15 AM
Jules stop, just stop... you're awesomeness is too much to handle. Also, you're making me want to buy a vehicle that I can't afford right now.  :D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: wraithnine on April 18, 2012, 11:27:46 AM
looks ace mate!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: Tamer on April 18, 2012, 12:06:55 PM
That looks great to me! Back on the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: YakFace on April 18, 2012, 01:26:46 PM
Okay I have to ask, where did you get that Space Precinct space cruiser? As soon as I saw your Nar Shadda 'CPA' Interceptor Patrol custom I did a ebay search for that vehicle and there is only one for like $80.00. Ugh your custom is so damn cool, I mean its perfect and I would love to own that thing. Would you like to PM me aout selling it or doing a trade for it? Man its just epic, amazing job with the paint and those decals are too cool. But really lets work out a deal. ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: JLaban4 on April 18, 2012, 01:30:43 PM
Awesome!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 18, 2012, 03:26:18 PM
Okay I have to ask, where did you get that Space Precinct space cruiser? As soon as I saw your Nar Shadda 'CPA' Interceptor Patrol custom I did a ebay search for that vehicle and there is only one for like $80.00. Ugh your custom is so damn cool, I mean its perfect and I would love to own that thing. Would you like to PM me aout selling it or doing a trade for it? Man its just epic, amazing job with the paint and those decals are too cool. But really lets work out a deal. ;D

You mean this baby?

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Security%20Interceptor/Post4.jpg)

I was very lucky with my bid, I'd been eyeing them up every time one came up for sale. Funnily enough I was admiring it today, it looks even better in the flesh... it is my favourite custom & I'm chuffed that you think that highly of it. I'll have a think if I want to trade/sell it and come back to you...

J

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 18, 2012, 03:57:37 PM
Jules, as expected, this new vehicle is awesome! Your paint work is stunning! You have gotten even better with that airbrush! I am sitting here with bare feet as the panel lines and paint details just knocked my socks off! This is so beautiful!

and yea, that space precinct vehicle conversion is to die for! I know I want one!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: botwt on April 18, 2012, 07:17:46 PM
Wow, that transport is excellent!!  :o
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: r1bb1t on April 18, 2012, 07:46:14 PM
Jules, you've mastered so many aspects thus far, from photo novels to dioramas and vehicles and figures and everything in between.. When are you going to start sculpting?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: Phatty on April 18, 2012, 08:26:44 PM
I love the design, and the colors really work for me!  She's a beaut, my friend.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: maxx-replicas on April 19, 2012, 12:00:54 AM
WOW - Very cool design and great paintjob *** thumbsup ** :)
Thanks for sharing your work with us ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: YakFace on April 19, 2012, 10:08:16 AM
Okay I have to ask, where did you get that Space Precinct space cruiser? As soon as I saw your Nar Shadda 'CPA' Interceptor Patrol custom I did a ebay search for that vehicle and there is only one for like $80.00. Ugh your custom is so damn cool, I mean its perfect and I would love to own that thing. Would you like to PM me aout selling it or doing a trade for it? Man its just epic, amazing job with the paint and those decals are too cool. But really lets work out a deal. ;D

You mean this baby?

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Security%20Interceptor/Post4.jpg)

I was very lucky with my bid, I'd been eyeing them up every time one came up for sale. Funnily enough I was admiring it today, it looks even better in the flesh... it is my favourite custom & I'm chuffed that you think that highly of it. I'll have a think if I want to trade/sell it and come back to you...

J



Okay I will be patiently waiting for your reply. I usually never ask for someones custom work because I would rather make it myself but this one is the shit so I had to make an offer. Again amazing work!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Coruscant transport
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on April 28, 2012, 09:11:35 PM
Holy crap that is an amazing piece...awesome job
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Latest update
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 02, 2012, 01:03:04 PM
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/Logo.jpg)

I hope everyone is keeping well?

Wow, it's been a while since I have done any customising, but I have had the urge to try something new. Moving away from Star Wars for a while but remaining true to my love of sci-fi I am going to produce some work based upon the game Homeworld.

The vehicle I am going to create has been inspired by this image:
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/830px-Comp_00-01_vehicles.jpg)

A satellite orbiting the planet Kharak has discovered a large metallic object in the deep desert and a survey team is sent to investigate...

I have just purchased this vehicle for the custom work:
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/11245-1.jpg)

When complete it will be a long range desert survey transport. I will post wip images as I progress.

Cheers,

J
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Latest update
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on October 03, 2012, 07:13:05 AM
WOW!!!! this is some amazing work. I am sorry i am only seeing your work now for the first time !! I just went through your entire post , this really is some great work  ...  all the best Art
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Latest update
Post by: Tamer on October 03, 2012, 07:25:06 AM
Looks interesting to me. On the fp.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Latest update
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 03, 2012, 03:12:00 PM
Such a cool project Jules! I love the vintage look of that vehicle. This is going to be something special!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Latest update
Post by: Road Warrior on October 03, 2012, 03:25:01 PM
Good to see a new custom vehicle from you. Looking forward to the paint work.:)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Latest update
Post by: YakFace on October 05, 2012, 01:59:49 PM
Cool cant wait Im a huge fan of Homeworld 1&2 so I'm looking forward to what your up to with thos project. Oh and Im still interested in that "Nar Shadda 'CPA' Interceptor Patrol " you did.  ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Latest update
Post by: jangorick on October 06, 2012, 12:17:40 PM
I'll admit I have been searching on Ebay for months to try and find that Space Precinct vehicle with no such luck. After seeing what you did with it I was "AMAZED" and had to try it for myself. LET THE BIDDING WARS BEGIN!!!! LOL  lvva
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Latest update
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 07, 2012, 01:28:36 AM
I'll admit I have been searching on Ebay for months to try and find that Space Precinct vehicle with no such luck. After seeing what you did with it I was "AMAZED" and had to try it for myself. LET THE BIDDING WARS BEGIN!!!! LOL  lvva

Guys, my only fear is that if I sell it I'll never be able to replicate it.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Latest update
Post by: Joerhyno on October 08, 2012, 08:42:13 AM
Can't wait to see what you do with this one. Are you going to change the wheels any? The pic of the toy you showed, they look too toy like, just snap on.

I too was looking for one of those interceptors, but at that price, I'll pass, there are a million other ships out there to play around with, lol.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Latest update
Post by: flaccideagle on October 09, 2012, 09:24:39 AM
That Interceptor is great - both Jules' and the Space Precinct original.

I am definetly trying to find one to mod out myself a bit as well ;)

Jules I can not wait to see what you're going to do with that land vehicle.  It's going to look great.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Latest update
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 27, 2012, 03:56:44 AM
The Scorpion - Long range All-Terrain Transport.

The vehicle is derived from a modular all-pirpose transport. Re-fitted specifically for deep-desert exploration, the vehicle features a fusion turbine giving it almost unlimited range and high top speed, a moisture vaperator to supply it's crew and a very comfortable, air conditioned cabin. The charged particle cannon is fitted in case the survey team encounter rogue tribes that  roam the borderlands between the temperate and deep desert zones.    

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/sc1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/sc2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/sc11.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/sc10.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/sc7.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/sc9.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/sc5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/sc8.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/sc6.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/sc4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/sc3.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - NEW Desert Scorpion
Post by: wraithnine on October 27, 2012, 04:34:19 AM
looks great Jules fits in with your vision perfectly 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - NEW Desert Scorpion
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on October 27, 2012, 06:28:14 AM
This is great.  i agree with wraithnine everything fits together perfectly .  Just curious was the movie's alien and prometheus  an inspiration for you ? Cause i see alot of the two combined here and it is done real well  .... All the best Art
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - NEW Desert Scorpion
Post by: Tamer on October 27, 2012, 06:39:42 AM
Looks awesome to me. Time to go to the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - NEW Desert Scorpion
Post by: zedhatch on October 27, 2012, 12:20:59 PM
I always thought the razorback looked like a moon rover so it fits in SW much better IMO. 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - NEW Desert Scorpion
Post by: DocOutlands on October 27, 2012, 02:39:05 PM
Awesome work, Jules!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - NEW Desert Scorpion
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 27, 2012, 03:27:01 PM
Oh yea, this looks great Jules! I agree with Zed, this vehicle looks perfect for a Moon or desert rover. Love the vehicle and the figures.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - NEW Desert Scorpion
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 27, 2012, 05:16:36 PM
This is great.  i agree with wraithnine everything fits together perfectly .  Just curious was the movie's alien and prometheus  an inspiration for you ? Cause i see alot of the two combined here and it is done real well  .... All the best Art

Thanks everyone for your comments!

Mr.J you are along the right lines, the vehicle and figures for this set are influenced by the 70's Terran Trade Aithority scifi art and concept drawings for the Alien movie.

J
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - NEW Desert Scorpion
Post by: zedhatch on October 29, 2012, 07:25:02 AM
Oh yea, this looks great Jules! I agree with Zed, this vehicle looks perfect for a Moon or desert rover. Love the vehicle and the figures.

There is a ton of the Iron Grenaders stuff that works for SW.  The despoiler (Destro's ride) I think looks like some kind of personalized speeder (Could easily work for a Sith) and the APG looks like a space ship as well (some kind of fighter). 
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Gi Joe Razorback Custom 29/10/12
Post by: lucasclones on October 29, 2012, 08:11:05 AM
Thats crazy good! Awesome!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 08, 2012, 05:19:02 PM
Ok, it's time for another custom vehicle... This time it's a Dune Spice Scout that I acquired off e-bay. It's a really unusual design which I really like. Not 100% sure what I'll do with it yet, I'll most likely transform it into a Movie Replica plus driver, alternatively it could double as a Tuskan Raider Transport.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/T2eC16dHJGYE9noojimlBQfpUJrGJw60_12.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/_dunespicescout_585_350.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 08, 2012, 06:48:01 PM
Now that is an odd ball design that rivals the strangest Cobra or Joe vehicle. It will be intresting to see what you do with this. I am certain if anyone can pull this off it is you.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: Darth Optimus on November 08, 2012, 07:37:05 PM
Holy worm sign, Batman!  That Dune vehicle is going to be awesome!  I've wanted to do a Dune-inspired custom for a while now.  Good luck!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: wraithnine on November 08, 2012, 11:22:29 PM
mate i look forward to seeing what you do with this one !
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: DocOutlands on November 09, 2012, 09:09:33 AM
Whatever you do to it, you will multiply its already-incredible awesomeness.  I have faith.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: Spookymufu on November 09, 2012, 12:57:43 PM
How you going to transform that into a Bantha?  *wink*
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: ghostskull18 on November 09, 2012, 01:37:11 PM
I wouldn't change a thing! it's awesome as it is! Maybe some weathering on it though
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: jlw515 on November 10, 2012, 05:21:02 AM
Jules,

That old 'JOE vehicle on pg. 51 just goes to show that the designers at Hasbro in the 1980s were waaay ahead of their time. Most if not all of those vehicle designs still hold up to today's standards! Your paint job is just fantastic. I especially like the fact that you painted the inside of the wheels to make it look like it had some sort of "rims" on it.

Concerning the Dune vehicle; I'd have to agree with the others, as odd a shape as that I don't know if I'd do anything other than give it some weathering. I've never seen Dune. I remember hearing about it. Anybody know if it was any good?

Jason
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: JediMerc on November 10, 2012, 06:28:06 AM
The Dune scout vehicle looks interesting...not quite sure what I think of the design, but I'm sure that whatever you decide to use it for will make it far more interesting than the look now.  Interested to see where you decide to go with this...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: Tamer on November 10, 2012, 07:41:58 AM
I didn't even know they had made any Dune toys at all. Pretty cool Jules.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 10, 2012, 01:31:07 PM
Jules,

I've never seen Dune. I remember hearing about it. Anybody know if it was any good?

Jason



HHHHUUUUUUUHHHHHGGGGGGHHHH!!! (very sharp intake of breath)... YOU'VE ..... NEVER .... SEEN .... DUNE!!! PPPHHHHHHHHH!!!! (Deep exhale of breath)

As far as I am concerned there are only a handful of really great sci-fi movies and Dune is one of them, the soundtrack alone is worth seeing the film for...

If you want my list of the best sci-fi films you just have to see then here they are....

1. Star Wars (4, 5 & 6)
2. Blade Runner
3. Dune
4. Alien(s)
5. 2001 a Space Odyssey
6. Close Encounters of the Third Kind
7. Contact
8. Signs
9 Terminator
10. Matrix

After that there are lots of good sci-fi films but none that make you think "WOW that was brilliant" after you've seen them...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: Tamer on November 11, 2012, 06:01:20 AM
I like your list Jules.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: Mr. Black on November 13, 2012, 03:37:58 PM
Yeah, that's a classic list, Jules, one that will stand the test of time! But honestly, I've never finished watching Dune either  :-X Dune is the one film I returned to the rental store back in the mid 80s, because my buddy and I really didn't like it. We picked the Goonies instead, I think ;) But hey, we were twelve or something, so what did we know, eh?

On a positive note... I must've spent eons playing Dune, the RTS game for PC. Or Dune 2000 it was called, if I recall correctly :D

But I digress, great find on that Dune Scout, Jules! I'm very anxious to find out what you'll make of it!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: jlw515 on November 13, 2012, 05:34:54 PM
Jules,

Concerning your list:

1. Star Wars (4, 5 & 6)
2. Blade Runner
3. Dune
4. Alien(s)
5. 2001 a Space Odyssey
6. Close Encounters of the Third Kind
7. Contact
8. Signs
9 Terminator
10. Matrix

I don't think I've ever seen "Contact" either, and I will just have to TOTALLY disagree with you about "Signs!" Signs is one of the few M Knight Shyamalan movies I DON'T like! Right up there with "The Last Air Bender." The Village, Unbreakable, Lady in the Water, Sixth Sense, etc. loved 'em. Signs - oh man that was painful!

Not to change the topic from your custom vehicle, but since you listed Alien(s) have you seen Prometheaus? I thought it was pretty good! I've never thought of a top ten list of favorite sci-fi movies. Off the top of my head I'd have to list (after no. 1 no particular order):

1. Star Wars ANH (It's my favorite, but I think TESB is the best of the entire franchise)
2. Blade Runner
3. Matrix (I prefer "Reloaded" over the other two)
4. Transformers the Movie (1986) I know it's a cartoon, but made an impact as a kid!
5. Priest
6. Total Recall (the Arnold version)
7. Star Trek (JJ Abram's version, totally rewrote the franchise - excellent!)
8. Transformers (Michael Bay, the first one. The second sucked because of the filthy language, and the third sort of made up for it)
9. Robocop
10. Battlestar Galactic (Sci-Fi, ok it's not a movie but series was the best t.v. show I've EVER seen! I loved that series better than Star War!! Colonel Tigh was mine and my wife's favorite).

Jason

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: jlw515 on November 13, 2012, 05:37:44 PM
And by the way (in my gansta thug voice): Ye-ah, I said I liked Battlestar Galactica Sci-fi better than Star Wars. Ye-ah I know it's blasphemy, but what cha'll gonna do 'bout it? Huh?

If someone made some BSG (Sci-Fi) 3-3/4 action figures & toys, I'd be all on them like Gaius Baltar on Caprica Six!!

Jason
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: spudafett on November 14, 2012, 07:58:37 PM
Wow, that dune toy is a rare find I would think.  I've never even heard of them making any toys.  First I saw of action figures from the movie was on robot chicken! (I assumed at first they custom made the figures for the skit but on closer inspection they were stock toys!)

I would leave it as is Jules and maybe give it an updated paint job.  Do you know if you have all the pieces?  That worm alone is pretty cool!

Dune is one of my favorite sci-fi novel series of all time, I've read every book, every prequel and sequel written by Brian Herbert as well... that being said I never cared too much for the older movie or the made-for-TV mini-series.  They just left out so much of the novels intricate details which made the dune universe so fantastic....

but I degress.  Cool find Jules, can't wait to see what you do with it.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 15, 2012, 04:55:22 PM
Spuda,

The vehicle arrived the other day and it's sitting in my garage with its undecoat drying out. In answer to your question, yes as far as I'm aware I have all the parts, including the sandworm. I'll be customising it to look like a movie replica, so watch this space.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 22, 2012, 07:32:16 AM
I just want to take a moment and say Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. And, if you will allow me to share (via my faith and worldview) this is one of the most special times of the year, at least to me. I am truly thankful to God above for His grace, mercy and salvation. He has richly blessed my life. I have the blessing of an amazing wife, beautiful children, and a loving family.  I am also thankful that I live in this great nation. I hope you have a chance to take a moment today and look at your life and reflect on how fortunate you are. I also want to make a statement to the ISYs in general that even though we don't all know each other personally and face-to-face, I am thankful that in our hobby we have a common place to share our creations with one another. Happy Thanksgiving enjoy some turkey!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Dune Spice Scout
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 22, 2012, 01:27:37 PM
MB, if everyone thought the way you do the world would be sorted!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - New Year Clear Out...
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 27, 2012, 02:52:24 PM
I've run out of space and I need to clear out the old to make way for the new... I do love my customs but I enjoy the process of making them more than seeing them gather dust. I can't work on any more new vehicles until I clear out the old, so this is a 'heads-up' to anyone who is interested in acquiring some really cool customs, some of which have appeared in my Graphic Fiction work.

I will be selling the following items...

Nar-Shadda Police Cruiser with lights and sound UPDATE - THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD)
Ace Azzameen's X-Wing Green Four complete with Ace Azzameen Figure
Rancor Squadron's B-Wing - Green Three (UPDATE - THIS ITEM HAS BEEN RESERVED)
Clawbiird Squadron's Y-Ing Blue
Clawbird Squadron's A-Wing Blue
The Dune Rider

I was considering selling my Endor Platform but my eldest son burst into tears at the thought of losing it...  

Below are images of the vehicles...
If anyone is interested in buying any of the customs please PM me.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Security%20Interceptor/Post4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Ace%20s%20X-Wing/AZX5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/B-Wing%20-%20Green%203/BW5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/A-Wing%20Blue/awing9.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Ywingblue5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Higara10.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - New Years Clear Out....
Post by: Tamer on December 28, 2012, 10:43:44 AM
Wow, time to go get this on the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - New Years Clear Out....
Post by: YakFace on December 28, 2012, 11:22:43 AM
PM sent about the police cruiser.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - New Years Clear Out....
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 29, 2012, 05:19:35 AM
Guys,

Please check the update as I've been getting a lot of PM's.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - New Years Clear Out....
Post by: wraithnine on December 29, 2012, 05:24:00 AM
oh if i only had the dosh i would have had the X wing off you in a heart beat  :(
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - New Years Clear Out....
Post by: Road Warrior on December 29, 2012, 09:30:14 AM
I miss everything!

Looking forward to seeing more,uh,excellence from you Jules.

BTW- I notice you didn't have Forbidden Planet on your list on great scifi...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - New Years Clear Out....
Post by: jlw515 on April 16, 2013, 04:47:34 AM
Jules,

Wanted to bump this thread to let you know that I found a 4 movie DVD pack this week with Battlestar Galactica, Flash Gordon, the Last Starfighter, and wait for it ...... DUNE!!!

So I will finally get to see this movie! I played Flash Gordon for the kids the owe night. Man I forgot how campy that movie was, and all the little sexual innuendos! The whole Tree People male right of passage seen sounded and looked more like a "circle jerk!" Luckily the kids didn't pick up on any of it.

Jason
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - New Years Clear Out....
Post by: RebelScum1138 on April 17, 2013, 03:24:37 PM
I love your vehicles. Great paintwork!!  DH
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - New Years Clear Out....
Post by: jlw515 on April 18, 2013, 12:31:41 PM
Jules,

Well I watched Dune. I might ought to just leave it at that. It had some good parts, but over all I thought it was very confusing. I'm sure the book was better at explaining things. I've read several reviews since watching it. Some claimed the movie was homophobic, but unless I missed something I never caught any homosexual inferences. I was really confused as to why the one villan couldn't walk (he was always flying), and what the sores on his face were.

Anyway, it's one of those movies that I can now say I've watched, but probably wouldn't watch again.

Jason
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - New Years Clear Out....
Post by: ShamanLogRay on April 20, 2013, 06:28:51 PM
I think Dune is a great film, I will admit it is abut weird & confusing, the books are even worse though! Lol! I think the Baron, baddie just floats about because he can't be bothered to walk & it gives him a sense of power, same as installing heart plugs in his subjects! He just a nasty bit of work, which is why he cultivates diseases in himself, hence all his sores and boils, I think it's supposed to be his nastiness over flowing from him!? Lol! But it's your usual tale of  good conquering evil, with a weird mix of science & magic thrown in! I think it probably needs a second watch to make sense if it! Lol!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - New Years Clear Out....
Post by: Tamer on April 21, 2013, 06:01:28 AM
I must admit I really enjoyed it for the whole prophecy thing, the cool "weirding way" that worked in conjunction with their weapons, the Fremen, and the worms. I liked the music in it too. I am not really all that hard to please though. It would be cool to see a remake now.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - New Years Clear Out....
Post by: jlw515 on April 23, 2013, 10:27:06 AM
I think it had a good Messiah/Redeemer story, but there was a lot that was never explained such as the heart plugs and such. It definitely has a cult following. I said something about Dune to the guy at the comic shop, and thought he was gonna rip my head off!

Jason
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - New Years Clear Out....
Post by: Clonehead on April 23, 2013, 12:55:20 PM
I read the first book a couple of times and really liked it. Never tried the others. I consider the old movie a classic from my youth. I wonder if the made for tv series/remake was any good? sci fi channel, I believe.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - New Years Clear Out....
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 03, 2013, 01:54:26 PM
The film has more relevance today than it ever did. To me it's about the fall of capitalism and the way the rich elite scheme and manipulate to hold on to power. The main appeal of the movie for me is the ambience and the weird nature of the universe it takes place in. The Fremen are pretty cool too.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Imperial Light Troop Transport - LTT
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 15, 2013, 02:53:02 PM
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Light%20Troop%20Transport/LightTrans_zps77bba968.jpg)

It's been ages since I've worked on a custom vehicle, but this is one I've been wanting to do for some time after seeing something similar posted on the forum a couple of months back.

Poor Bessie, she's undergone so many transformations, this has to be the 4th time I've messed with this vehicle, this time removing the front abin altogether (who knows when it will resurface again) and replacing it with a clone walker's cockpit and main gun.

I've always liked the Imperial Troop Transport, even though it never featured in any of the movies. This is the Type II. I will be applying weathering and will undoubtfully take it into the woods for a photoshoot for the final reveal.

Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Imperial Troop Transport Mk2
Post by: BlackThorne on August 15, 2013, 03:26:55 PM
Awesome, you customs are always an inspiration for me. Can't wait to see it complete.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Imperial Troop Transport Mk2
Post by: Tamer on August 15, 2013, 04:23:34 PM
Awesome, Bessie lives again!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Imperial Troop Transport Mk2
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 18, 2013, 03:35:25 PM
Here she is all but complete....

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Light%20Troop%20Transport/2013-08-18100457_zps0ef7b279.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Storage%20box%20base/2013-08-18205748_zps59dd32a8.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Imperial Troop Transport Mk2
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 18, 2013, 07:13:03 PM
Very cool Jules! I saw this in the diorama thread and was like, huh, what is that? This looks awesome and is destined for an amazing photo.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Imperial Troop Transport Mk2
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 19, 2013, 12:08:52 AM
Thanks LE, appreciate the comment
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Imperial Troop Transport Mk2
Post by: Tamer on August 19, 2013, 03:05:08 AM
Jules, it looks great. I need to go share this with the news story I just did. It is good to see you customizing again!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Imperial Troop Transport Mk2
Post by: Mr. Black on August 19, 2013, 01:19:22 PM
It's great to see you back in the model shop again, Jules. I'll brace myself for another dose of awesomeness!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Imperial Troop Transport Mk2
Post by: Wreckage on August 20, 2013, 04:10:48 PM
Looks great HB!!! That was mine you saw. It is still sitting with a coat of gray, waiting to be finished.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Vehicles - Imperial Troop Transport Mk2
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 20, 2013, 10:12:45 PM
Looks great HB. I hope Hasbro makes a new one with the Rebels line. It won't have anything on your creation to say the least.