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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Contests => Topic started by: Tamer on May 23, 2016, 05:17:10 AM

Title: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on May 23, 2016, 05:17:10 AM
I.M.P.S. AT-AT Heavy Door Gunner Challenge
(http://i.imgur.com/lPTZAfT.png)
Taken from Chapter 2 of I.M.P.S. (Gunners start about 13 minutes in)

Reference Images:
(http://i.imgur.com/Ce3XBZB.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/NhQsYhA.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/NhQsYhA.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/uPm8ncd.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/uPm8ncd.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/3bqS85r.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/AgXiCf7.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Mlm7M6n.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/pJ6JCYE.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/BNkJAvC.png)

I would highly recommend watching the video a few times as it is just fantastic and is hands down my favorite fan film of all time!

Reference Project for additional ideas:

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1864.msg39684#msg39684

Ron Hembling completed this 3.75" Project based off the Heavy Door Gunner a few years ago that, in my opinion, epitomizes this character.  I think all can appreciate this

(http://i.imgur.com/I6yTLq0.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/7WRjAhS.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/tKbeCyd.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/EUW9Fir.jpg)

And another in the 12" Scale that is absolutely one of the finest custom projects I have ever seen. Now I don't know that we can expect this level of detail in the 3.75" Scale, but once again a great reference:

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1864.msg56597#msg56597

(http://i.imgur.com/FMo2W9k.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/RfGLMU9.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/nXSmyV3.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Mb39f07.jpg)

Also remember that this challenge is about the Heavy Gunner only, but including a small dio like an AT-AT Doorway with cannon sure does look good eh?

Challenge Parameters:

Create at least one custom action figure of the above character

May 23rd to July 23rd

3.75" in scale

Work in progress images are welcome

Choose 5 images and mark your "Final Contest Entry" for your last post understanding the first image will be the one I will use for the forums poll to vote for the winner.

As always if you have any questions just let me know, but this one is pretty straight forward.

Resources for parts and supplies:

(http://i.imgur.com/HNaPYm6.jpg) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Boys-Girls-HASBRO-Star-Wars-Snowtrooper-AT-AT-Driver-3-75-Action-Figure-/391463450981?hash=item5b250a3965:g:5SgAAOSwxehXOnwE)

(http://i.imgur.com/ZPp1MFW.jpg) (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575055288&toolid=10001&campid=5337373868&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FSTAR-WARS-SNOWTROOPER-AND-AT-AT-DRIVER-FROM-SAGA-COLLECTION-MIP-%2F351736818013%3Fhash%3Ditem51e525e95d%3Ag%3AolkAAOxydlFS3YBs)

eBay TESB Snow Trooper Link (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575055288&toolid=10001&campid=5337373868&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_odkw%3Dstar%2Bwars%2Bsnow%2Btrooper%2B3.75%2Btesb%26_osacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xstar%2Bwars%2Bsnow%2Btrooper%2B3.75%2Besb.TRS0%26_nkw%3Dstar%2Bwars%2Bsnow%2Btrooper%2B3.75%2Besb%26_sacat%3D0)

eBay AT-AT Driver Link (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575055288&toolid=10001&campid=5337373868&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_odkw%3Dstar%2Bwars%2Bsnow%2Btrooper%2B3.75%2Besb%26_osacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xstar%2Bwars%2Bat-at%2Bdriver%2B3.75.TRS0%26_nkw%3Dstar%2Bwars%2Bat-at%2Bdriver%2B3.75%26_sacat%3D0)

Amazon Snow Trooper Link (http://amzn.to/1TGzoj1)

Amazon AT-AT Driver Link (http://amzn.to/1WWtUVy)

If anyone else finds great deals, email or pm me and I can get em up here. Figured that might help some folks out as the Snow Trooper and the AT-AT Driver are probably gonna be the base figures most folks use.

Prizes:

As determined by forums poll once the contest date has ended

1st place - $50 gift certificate to online or retailer of your choice

2nd place - $30 gift certificate to online or retailer of your choice

3rd place - $20 gift certificate to online or retailer of your choice

Paypal gift certificate also in the above denominations also could be your selection
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Joerhyno on May 23, 2016, 08:06:56 AM
Does it have to be exactly like the pics or can we stray a little, meaning, some of those pics have straps, some don't, can we make our own logo helmet thingie(sorry, I'm not a military expert), or do we have to make one of those exact ones that are in the images? Thanks and already looking at my parts bin( I need to clean up my workshop, DOH).
 [at1]
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on May 23, 2016, 11:50:56 AM
I hope the designs are really varied. Those are reference images, but I would think there would be slight variations and wide open color schemes and designs.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: krztfr on May 23, 2016, 03:40:30 PM
 I take it only the figures are what matters any extras like dios arent whats being judged?
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: JDeck on May 23, 2016, 05:00:57 PM
Cool stuff! I know I say this every time but I may get into this one. I have an idea for a "tropical" version, different from the Hoth/winter that we see. I have most of the parts I need. Actually I have a very rough prototype.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 23, 2016, 05:12:09 PM
Just dropped in to see what was happening and found this on the front page! Very cool idea for a contest. I can't wait to see what everyone makes!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Joerhyno on May 23, 2016, 06:31:51 PM
Thanks Tamer, that's what I thought but wanted to make sure, watched some on YouTube, Optimus Prime is the narrator!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Rezikai on May 23, 2016, 07:37:20 PM
Thanks Tamer, that's what I thought but wanted to make sure, watched some on YouTube, Optimus Prime is the narrator!

yup yup. Man I love IMPS I wish they'd make more parts but that was filmed...in 2005 i think? Eh well...

BTW fun fact the Relentless is the main ISD used in season 1 of Rebels Admiral Kassius Constantine's ship and is also found in the original Rogue Squadron novel book 1 think.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: hemble on May 24, 2016, 02:41:46 AM
Ok this is right down my alley, now to decide what type of variation to make.

Ron
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on May 24, 2016, 03:11:06 AM
I take it only the figures are what matters any extras like dios arent whats being judged?

You got that right, but extras are definitely well received!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on May 24, 2016, 03:11:58 AM
Just dropped in to see what was happening and found this on the front page! Very cool idea for a contest. I can't wait to see what everyone makes!

Good to see you Spry. I would love to see your take on this character!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on May 24, 2016, 03:12:48 AM
Thanks Tamer, that's what I thought but wanted to make sure, watched some on YouTube, Optimus Prime is the narrator!

Yeah, it sure soundes like him to me too. Love it. I watched it three times yesterday, especially the opening scene.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on May 24, 2016, 03:13:54 AM
I set up the event on our FB Page this morning. Feel free to share your WIP Images and progress there too!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on May 24, 2016, 05:11:00 AM
I also added a great reference project completed by Ron Hembling many years ago.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Bronxstalker on May 24, 2016, 05:53:33 AM
Oh boy, count me in.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: krztfr on May 24, 2016, 03:43:18 PM
Want to do this but hard time parts
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on May 25, 2016, 02:30:20 AM
Want to do this but hard time parts

get yourself an at-at driver or a tie pilot and a snow trooper and your set for the main parts anyhew.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Bronxstalker on May 25, 2016, 10:20:35 AM
Quick question.  I don't have any AT-AT/tie pilot helmets.  Can I modify another helmet and the figure be a concept version of an AT-AT gunner, or does it need to have a legit helmet?
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Bronxstalker on May 25, 2016, 11:01:17 AM
Nevermind.  Turns out, I do have one.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: jon_k on May 25, 2016, 12:58:11 PM
Since I haven't done one of the challenges before, sorry if this is a dumb question, but what is the general theme of judging? Is accuracy to the source most important, or is general creativity encouraged as well? For example would a better, more interesting figure that took a shot at a version that hasn't been depicted lose out to a less detailed and interesting figure that stuck to the photos? (Say...a female Luke, or a Macquarie style flametrooper, in another contest)

Sorry again for being so nitpicky, I'm just torn a bit because the character is so specific, and I imagine 10 nearly identical figures based on the same 3 released AT-AT drivers with different colored helmets doesn't seem like what you'd be looking for.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on May 26, 2016, 03:03:31 AM
Quick question.  I don't have any AT-AT/tie pilot helmets.  Can I modify another helmet and the figure be a concept version of an AT-AT gunner, or does it need to have a legit helmet?

The winners of this will be determined in a forum wide vote, but I would say as long as it is Imperial Looking it is wide open. The more variations the better! And sorry I didn't see this and get back to you yesterday!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on May 26, 2016, 03:06:06 AM
Since I haven't done one of the challenges before, sorry if this is a dumb question, but what is the general theme of judging? Is accuracy to the source most important, or is general creativity encouraged as well?

That would be a question better asked to the folks who frequent this place as it will be them who will be voting for their favorite once I get that poll created when this is done.

From my previous experience with forum wide polls accuracy is not necessarily the most important factor. Creativity and Imagination seem to rule the day so to speak.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on May 26, 2016, 07:34:41 AM
I have a few messages from folks who were wanting some idea of where they could find parts and resources to build their Heavy Gunner so I quickly scrounged up the following:

Resources for parts and supplies:

(http://i.imgur.com/HNaPYm6.jpg) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Boys-Girls-HASBRO-Star-Wars-Snowtrooper-AT-AT-Driver-3-75-Action-Figure-/391463450981?hash=item5b250a3965:g:5SgAAOSwxehXOnwE)

(http://i.imgur.com/ZPp1MFW.jpg) (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575055288&toolid=10001&campid=5337373868&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FSTAR-WARS-SNOWTROOPER-AND-AT-AT-DRIVER-FROM-SAGA-COLLECTION-MIP-%2F351736818013%3Fhash%3Ditem51e525e95d%3Ag%3AolkAAOxydlFS3YBs)

eBay TESB Snow Trooper Link (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575055288&toolid=10001&campid=5337373868&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_odkw%3Dstar%2Bwars%2Bsnow%2Btrooper%2B3.75%2Btesb%26_osacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xstar%2Bwars%2Bsnow%2Btrooper%2B3.75%2Besb.TRS0%26_nkw%3Dstar%2Bwars%2Bsnow%2Btrooper%2B3.75%2Besb%26_sacat%3D0)

eBay AT-AT Driver Link (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575055288&toolid=10001&campid=5337373868&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_odkw%3Dstar%2Bwars%2Bsnow%2Btrooper%2B3.75%2Besb%26_osacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xstar%2Bwars%2Bat-at%2Bdriver%2B3.75.TRS0%26_nkw%3Dstar%2Bwars%2Bat-at%2Bdriver%2B3.75%26_sacat%3D0)

Amazon Snow Trooper Link (http://amzn.to/1TGzoj1)

Amazon AT-AT Driver Link (http://amzn.to/1WWtUVy)

If anyone else finds great deals, email or pm me and I can get em up here. Figured that might help some folks out as the Snow Trooper and the AT-AT Driver are probably gonna be the base figures most folks use.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: JDeck on May 30, 2016, 07:25:10 PM
 Here's a WIP of my AT gunner. He's a Tropical  version, for planets/moons  such as Endor, Kashyyyk, etc. Just a real simple kitbash of figures and parts. I may make some modifications, paint APS and such. Been a while since I've done a figure, It was fun to build.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on May 31, 2016, 02:15:27 AM
Looks good to me. Time to use it for a front page update.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: hemble on May 31, 2016, 03:23:57 AM
Looks great JDeck.

Ron
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: jon_k on June 02, 2016, 09:30:27 AM
FINAL CONTEST ENTRY

OK I think I'm done with this guy. I decided to take a slightly different route with mine, and build a 14-point POA First Order AT-AT Forest Gunner. In the new first order, AT-AT door gunners have taken on the expanded role of commanding incursion troops once the heavy vehicles have cleared a path. Accompanied by his tactical and communications droid, BB-6C, the First Order Forest Gunner is a formidable opponent to the resistance. 

Hope you guys like it, he came out pretty much exactly as I hoped he would!

(http://www.jkgd.net/pics/atat1.jpg)

(http://www.jkgd.net/pics/atat2.jpg)

(http://www.jkgd.net/pics/atat3.jpg)

(http://www.jkgd.net/pics/atat4.jpg)

(http://www.jkgd.net/pics/atat5.jpg)

Recipe:
Head, belt and upper torso: First Order Stormtrooper (black series)
Upper arms, legs, harness and lower torso: AT-AT Driver (TVC)
Lower arms, Lower legs: Imperial Evo Trooper (30th Anniv)
Chest box: First Order Tie Pilot
Helmet: parts of AT-TE gunner helmet and a Jek Porkins POTF2 helmet
Gun: random Gundam accessory.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on June 03, 2016, 09:04:10 AM
Wow, that looks fantastic. I love TFA Look! Off to share.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Coruscant_Cantina_Customs on June 03, 2016, 09:39:20 AM
wow!!!!!  This is excellent!!!!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: bdc41866 on June 05, 2016, 01:10:01 AM
Here is my entry for the IMPS AT-AT heavy door gunner contest. Pretty straightforward kitbash. I used an engineers head with the helmet covering from a ROTS clone trooper, Vintage Collection snowtrooper body, and a harness from a Destro figure. The gun is from an Iron Grenadier, while the base and power converter are from the fodder bin.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on June 05, 2016, 05:24:04 AM
Looks good to me. Time for a new front page update.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on June 05, 2016, 09:35:44 AM
Fantastic entries from everyone !
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: jon_k on June 07, 2016, 09:59:35 AM
Here is my entry for the IMPS AT-AT heavy door gunner contest. Pretty straightforward kitbash. I used an engineers head with the helmet covering from a ROTS clone trooper, Vintage Collection snowtrooper body, and a harness from a Destro figure. The gun is from an Iron Grenadier, while the base and power converter are from the fodder bin.

I love that gun, nice find!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: jon_k on July 07, 2016, 10:11:21 PM
I hope people haven't forgotten about this! It's been a long time but I'm looking forward to seeing all kinds of different takes.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on July 08, 2016, 07:14:08 AM
Its high time to get this on the front page again and remind folks!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: OC47150 on July 16, 2016, 11:04:22 AM
About 80-percent done with my figure. Should post him by mid-week.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: hemble on July 17, 2016, 01:19:22 AM
Hi All,

My entry will be a AT-AT Gunner - Battle for Jakku

I just started it this morning and the figure is 50% done, I need to add some more detail and then paint him and then make the base.

Ron
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on July 17, 2016, 03:19:01 AM
Looks great so far Ron. Off to share.

I am glad to see we get at least one more entry. I was thinking folks forgot about this one.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: hemble on July 17, 2016, 06:24:20 PM
Looks great so far Ron. Off to share.

I am glad to see we get at least one more entry. I was thinking folks forgot about this one.

Cheers Shawn and no way, I needed to finish of FNAF and the DS light before I started.

Ron
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: jon_k on July 17, 2016, 11:22:02 PM
Hi All,

My entry will be a AT-AT Gunner - Battle for Jakku

I just started it this morning and the figure is 50% done, I need to add some more detail and then paint him and then make the base.

Ron

Looks great so far, he's shaping up nicely!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Mandalore25 on July 18, 2016, 09:21:51 AM
Cool, I like the soft goods mixed in there, brings out a dimension of realism, but isn't that a 6" figure? I apologize if I'm wrong, but the shoulder, and ankle joints don't look right for 3.75".

Dang nearly over already? Don't think I'll have time for this, got big projects leading to my 200th figure, and I'd like to get them all done by the end of July. Good luck to all who enter, and I look forward to seeing all the finished figures!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Rezikai on July 20, 2016, 04:45:22 PM
ugh, was going to enter but had issues getting some pieces from a seller so it looks like my 1/2 finished gunner will be sitting this one out.

Grats on the work guys they look amazing!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Rezikai on July 22, 2016, 09:39:32 PM
*UPDATE*

The day before the contest finishes I get a friend to deliver a rush package w/some parts for this I needed, so after hours of working on it today... here are some pics for my entry. (btw Tamer I don't remember how to make the picture previes small before clicking them and becoming bigger lol)

Figure is a Saga Legends Snowtrooper w/removable helmet.

Chest box is an extention cord plug in plastic prong-hole cover i slit the middle of and added greeblies and touch up with a pen to.

The white tubes from it leading to the back are clear tie-backs that was holding down a Legacy Dewback still in box that I had lying around.

The gun and swing arm are just a standard black series stormtrooper rifle but the "claw" and arm holding it is one of those gawd awful build-a-weapon pieces I cut and glued in a new formation with the gun in the prongs and a wire glued for feed-effect.

The helmet is an AT-AT driver w/a pair of wires in the back to link up to the "ears" and the box in the back is from the clonewars era clone pilot, the front emblem flap is also from the same clone wars pilot helm just cut and glued. Sadly due to the extreme rush of the helm work I only had time to print out a clear sticker for the helm art in as close as I could get it.. normally I'd have it measured and stuff the art was made by me using GIMP v2! cutting and pasting in a furious rush! hehe

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/Customizing%20and%20Figures/IMAG0021_zpszfvzayjk.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/Customizing%20and%20Figures/IMAG0013_zpshsjnklly.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/Customizing%20and%20Figures/IMAG0014_zpsutbcxq8t.jpg)

 (http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/Customizing%20and%20Figures/IMAG0007_zpsgjn7aauj.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/Customizing%20and%20Figures/IMAG0019_zpsif2tgqnu.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/Customizing%20and%20Figures/IMAG0017_zpsw01cktgy.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/Customizing%20and%20Figures/IMAG0009_zpsfnnqpctf.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/Customizing%20and%20Figures/IMAG0008_zpsstih4am3.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/Customizing%20and%20Figures/IMAG0013_zpshsjnklly.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/Customizing%20and%20Figures/IMAG0006_zps3tohfdku.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/Customizing%20and%20Figures/IMAG0004_zpsjhnropef.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/Customizing%20and%20Figures/IMAG0015_zpsyipgnu5z.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/Customizing%20and%20Figures/IMAG0003_zpsfrnochrm.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/Customizing%20and%20Figures/IMAG0020_zpss6smqbfu.jpg)

~



(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/Customizing%20and%20Figures/IMAG0005_zpsu8ongzym.jpg)
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on July 22, 2016, 11:05:18 PM
Hey Tamer,
Any chance of extending the deadline for this contest til the end of July? I've got a custom Heavy gunner figure in the works but due to a family emergency that I've been working on for the past week I sure could use a few more days to finish my entry. If not, no problemo. Cool entries everyone!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on July 23, 2016, 05:33:54 AM
Rezakai so glad to see you got your entry in in time. I think that looks so tough. Kind of reminds me of those heavy ALIENS Marine Gunners (guy and gal with the torso guns). So cool and off to share this as the final update for the contest!

Hey Tamer,
Any chance of extending the deadline for this contest til the end of July?

IABF, I am so sorry to hear about your family emergency, but in all fairness to the other contest entrants we will be sticking to the challenge guidelines as today is the last day to post your entry. Trust me I would love to see more entries as this character is near and dear to me,  but today is the last day to enter.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: hemble on July 23, 2016, 05:47:29 AM
Damn I read the dates wrong I thought it was the 30th July. Good luck guys all your works are fantastic.

Ron
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: OC47150 on July 23, 2016, 07:57:00 AM
My entry. Used the EVO trooper body and an AT-AT helmet. If you look closely, you will see dirt on the helmet. Yes, it's real. The fig fell over while I was taking pictures.

One of the pix has the gunner wearing an ammo rig harness. That's from a GI Joe set. Couldn't lay my hands on the matching gun in short notice, so a blaster was used.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: jon_k on July 23, 2016, 12:23:07 PM
Rezakai so glad to see you got your entry in in time. I think that looks so tough. Kind of reminds me of those heavy ALIENS Marine Gunners (guy and gal with the torso guns). So cool and off to share this as the final update for the contest!

Hey Tamer,
Any chance of extending the deadline for this contest til the end of July?

IABF, I am so sorry to hear about your family emergency, but in all fairness to the other contest entrants we will be sticking to the challenge guidelines as today is the last day to post your entry. Trust me I would love to see more entries as this character is near and dear to me,  but today is the last day to enter.

For what it's worth, I was looking forward to seeing IABF and Hemble's finished works...as someone that's already submitted, I wouldn't be opposed to extending until the 30th. I've already waited 2 months, another week won't kill me. Obviously it isn't my call and there are others involved, but that's my 2 cents.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Rezikai on July 23, 2016, 02:36:04 PM
Rezakai so glad to see you got your entry in in time. I think that looks so tough. Kind of reminds me of those heavy ALIENS Marine Gunners (guy and gal with the torso guns). So cool and off to share this as the final update for the contest!

Hey Tamer,
Any chance of extending the deadline for this contest til the end of July?

IABF, I am so sorry to hear about your family emergency, but in all fairness to the other contest entrants we will be sticking to the challenge guidelines as today is the last day to post your entry. Trust me I would love to see more entries as this character is near and dear to me,  but today is the last day to enter.

For what it's worth, I was looking forward to seeing IABF and Hemble's finished works...as someone that's already submitted, I wouldn't be opposed to extending until the 30th. I've already waited 2 months, another week won't kill me. Obviously it isn't my call and there are others involved, but that's my 2 cents.

Hmmm an extra week to work on my custom... i'm down for it.

if Tamer agrees of course.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: tonphanan on July 23, 2016, 03:27:35 PM
  AT-AT Heavy Gunner - Desert Squad (Final entry)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/Tonphanan/DSC08654_zpsl0ovhakw.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/Tonphanan/media/DSC08654_zpsl0ovhakw.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/Tonphanan/DSC08656_zps5wtn9fl1.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/Tonphanan/media/DSC08656_zps5wtn9fl1.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/Tonphanan/DSC08657_zpslxbc0bgb.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/Tonphanan/media/DSC08657_zpslxbc0bgb.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/Tonphanan/DSC08665_zpse7cxuirl.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/Tonphanan/media/DSC08665_zpse7cxuirl.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/Tonphanan/DSC08655_zpsqntqafqb.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/Tonphanan/media/DSC08655_zpsqntqafqb.jpg.html)

Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: nickeltcd on July 23, 2016, 04:36:38 PM
I am so jealous of the helmet art work you all have done.
These just make each figure that more outstanding.
My hat is off to each of you.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: jon_k on July 23, 2016, 08:03:56 PM
  AT-AT Heavy Gunner - Desert Squad (Final entry)

Mind sharing what you used for the scarf? I've been looking for something like that
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on July 23, 2016, 08:28:03 PM
Here's my entry. Made it! Just getting in under the wire. Not my first concept for this Heavy Gunner of mine as I had an all new different style of Heavy Gunner Stormtrooper helmet built out and resin cast but did not get to finish painting it in time. So...here's my alternate custom AT-AT Heavy Gunner figure with all resin cast waist/hip pouches and an all new custom made weapon.

(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Custom%20Imperials/custom%20at-at%20heavy%20gunner.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/media/Custom%20Imperials/custom%20at-at%20heavy%20gunner.jpg.html)


(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Custom%20Imperials/custom%20at-at%20heavy%20gunner%202.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/media/Custom%20Imperials/custom%20at-at%20heavy%20gunner%202.jpg.html)

(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Custom%20Imperials/custom%20at-at%20heavy%20gunner%204.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/media/Custom%20Imperials/custom%20at-at%20heavy%20gunner%204.jpg.html)



(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Custom%20Imperials/custom%20at-at%20heavy%20gunner%203.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/media/Custom%20Imperials/custom%20at-at%20heavy%20gunner%203.jpg.html)
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Starchaser on July 23, 2016, 10:02:55 PM
So here's my entry (really close to the deadline  ;)):

(http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah76/DocStarchaser/DSCF2509_zps3asz2bhw.jpg)
(Thought I might want to take a picture of him in an AT-AT ;D)

(http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah76/DocStarchaser/DSCF2512_zpsth23ftwj.jpg)

(http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah76/DocStarchaser/DSCF2514_zpsnzejcfnq.jpg)

(http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah76/DocStarchaser/DSCF2517_zpspohptavc.jpg)

Backstory:

Cref Pteska - from Corulag recruited to the Armored Calvary attached to the special forces Lightning Battalion. Cref was part of the infamous Vestar campaign, during which most of his unit was destroyed. Cref's marksmanship with the heavier weapons of the Armored Cavalry was well-known and earned him the moniker "Flare" ("because," his fellow soldiers said, "he lights 'em up."). Due to his reputation, his senior officers re-designated him as Heavy Armor and made him a door gunner on an AT-AT, attaching him to a newly formed unit made up of the surviving members of previous units called, appropriately, "The Misfits." Because he was previously associated with the Lightning Battalion, Cref was allowed to paint his armor a non-standard blue and he sports the lightning bolts on his helmet shield.

Recipe:
Helmet = Saga Collection AT-AT Driver
Body = Saga Legends Snowtrooper
Back armor = Saga Collection Snowtrooper (torso cracked opened and dremmeled out to fit)
Gun = the pack in from the TFA figures

 I turned the AT-AT Driver's chest piece sideways, added a side column for symmetry and then cut off, re-oriented and re-attached the hoses. Then I used black coated wire to form the hoses that run between the back of the helmet and the "ear pieces" of the helmet.

Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Starchaser on July 23, 2016, 10:23:28 PM
BTW - Great entries everyone!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on July 24, 2016, 06:08:42 AM
Ok, locking this down now. I will get the voting thread sorted soon so we can get our winners. Glad to see so many final entries!

And I do apologize for those who needed more time for their entries, and I appreciate the fact that some are wanting to extend it, but in all challenge fairness the submission date will stand.

Good luck to the entrants and I will post the poll here soon after I feature all these last entries on the front pages (you all deserve the exposure).

Thanks for entering!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on July 25, 2016, 09:27:20 AM
Got Starchaser's entry on the front page.

When we get all these last ones featured we will start the poll.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: bdc41866 on July 26, 2016, 06:45:31 PM
Love that color scheme Starchaser...kickass
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on July 27, 2016, 08:20:53 AM
IABF's entry is today's feature. I like the look of him. McQuarriesque!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on July 28, 2016, 11:48:38 AM
OC47150's Entry is highlighted today. I think that is the last entry we need to feature so look for the vote to start tomorrow!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: OC47150 on July 28, 2016, 05:33:33 PM
Thank you for the honor.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on July 29, 2016, 10:03:53 AM
Poll Entrants:

JDeck:
(http://i.imgur.com/TtjaR0q.jpg)

jon_k:
(http://www.jkgd.net/pics/atat1.jpg)

bdc41866:
(http://i.imgur.com/TCfvC5r.jpg)

Rezakai:
(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/Customizing%20and%20Figures/IMAG0005_zpsu8ongzym.jpg)

OC47150:
(http://i.imgur.com/rYeYqFl.png)

Tonphanan:
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/Tonphanan/DSC08654_zpsl0ovhakw.jpg)

I-am-Boba-Fett:
(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Custom%20Imperials/custom%20at-at%20heavy%20gunner.jpg)

Starchaser:
(http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah76/DocStarchaser/DSCF2509_zps3asz2bhw.jpg)
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: hemble on July 29, 2016, 05:30:56 PM
Good luck guys, it will be a close comp as all your Gunners look awesome.

Ron
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on July 30, 2016, 07:00:23 AM
Great looking custom Heavy Gunners everyone! Best of luck to all the participants in this custom challenge.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Mr. Black on August 04, 2016, 06:38:32 AM
That´s what I get when I´m out of the game for such a long period. Totally missed this challenge :( But at least I got my vote in!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on August 04, 2016, 07:29:39 AM
all the entries look great ! Will be a tough choice , good luck to all !
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: OC47150 on August 09, 2016, 05:55:23 PM
As always, great entries by everyone.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: JDeck on August 09, 2016, 08:22:10 PM
As always, great entries by everyone.
    Indeed. They look great. A lot of imaginative variations based on a single concept. I strongly encourage people to vote. I like these options., you can't go wrong.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: jon_k on August 09, 2016, 10:15:29 PM
As always, great entries by everyone.
    Indeed. They look great. A lot of imaginative variations based on a single concept. I strongly encourage people to vote. I like these options., you can't go wrong.

Thirded!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on August 10, 2016, 01:58:11 AM
Folks, I am giving till this weekend with the hopes of more voting. Time to share the voting is happening just one more time.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on August 16, 2016, 03:11:41 AM
Ok, I am locking this vote down. Looks like we have a tiebreaker for second and third place. I will get a new pole sorted so we can break the tie.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on August 16, 2016, 03:15:29 AM
BTW, I would love to have these customs in my own personal collection if anyone is interested in parting with them. I really liked this challenge.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Tamer on August 18, 2016, 02:59:00 AM
We have broken our Tie! Congrats to all the entrants, but here is how the vote worked out:

1st: Rezakai

2nd: I-am-Boba-Fett

3rd: Starchaser

If each of you will email or pm me the details of prize choice I will try to get that out to you soon!
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: Rezikai on August 18, 2016, 12:43:08 PM
BTW, I would love to have these customs in my own personal collection if anyone is interested in parting with them. I really liked this challenge.

Hey Tames, you can have mine. I just want to touch it up some w/a new decal for the visor and maybe some better paint apps. Shoot me your address and I'll have it in the mail next week.
Title: Re: AT-AT Heavy Gunner Challenge
Post by: jon_k on August 18, 2016, 12:49:36 PM
We have broken our Tie! Congrats to all the entrants, but here is how the vote worked out:

1st: Rezakai

2nd: I-am-Boba-Fett

3rd: Starchaser

If each of you will email or pm me the details of prize choice I will try to get that out to you soon!

Congrats guys, great contest!