The Imperial Shipyards
Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Contests => Topic started by: spudafett on October 05, 2009, 03:53:50 PM
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RULES:
This contest will be for bragging rights only (unless otherwise noted later)
This contest is OPEN TO EVERYONE, mods are very welcome to participate.
The deadline will be set for December 1st for now (if we need to extend it we will make it end on christmas?)
Your entry must be in the form of a customized imperial era OR republic era ground based vehicle. This vehicle must be a military vehicle, no civi speeders please.
You must submit at least one image of your custom.( although the more the better)
you may submit your entry early in this thread, of course if you submit it early then you run the risk of giving others ideas! so keep that in mind!
You are not required to do any figure customs in this contest but you can go ahead and include them if you are so inclined!
judging:
At the date of the deadline all entries will be placed in a new thread and a poll will be opened to everyone (exactly like we did the speeder challenge).
winnings:
Winner will recieve a custom made graphic to put into their signature declaring their superiority over the other entries, thus earning uber bragging rights!
sound good guys?
I submitted this idea a while back and I think it was a good one but with everyone focused on the speeder bike contest we felt that it wouldn't get much participation.
I feel since we have already talked about this contest I am going to make it another "intelectual" challenge much like what we did with the scuba mando, only this time there will be a vote and winner will get bragging rights.
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No.
How about you give some love to the poor people who can't afford new tanks?
Can we at least make it any imperial tank like vehicle, walker, etc?
LOL, oh who am I kidding, I don't paint.
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if you want to open it up to any imperial/clone ground transport I'm game.
you see, i'm too poor myself to offer a prize... lol
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Name a due date and if I finish up a few current items, I'll drop an entry in.
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I will say this: I have been waiting a LONG time for this one! I'm already half way done! Also, let me say, there doesn't HAVE to be any kind of prize. Simple bragging rights are cool too. It's fun to have these kinds of contests, regardless if there is a prize or not. I'm ALL in, and I can't wait to hand you all your butts! LOL! Just kidding, though I AM very excited to go back to work on mine...
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well I'm telling you right now I'm going to go ahead and redo my fighter tank as I was never happy with it...
I'm editing the first post to make the rules and deadlines clearer.
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Just my 2 cents, but how about including the AAT, the droid tank from the prequels.
I don't have the Republic tank. :(
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aat is fair game
The only stipulation in this contest is that it HAS to be a military machine. You can make it sepratist, republic, jedi, imperial, or rebel...
I'll even go ahead and say if you have a speeder bike you want to use for this you can go ahead! that will give those who didn't enter the speeder bike contest an opourtunity as well.
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sound good guys?
Let's rock!! I've been eyeing my IFT, excuse me, REPUBLIC Fighter Tank since the contest was announced, thinking on what I'm gonna do to it. So now you go and make it ANY military ground vehicle??? OOOOooooooh, my..... I can hear those mini-rigs at Jules' place cringing in terror already! I know *mine* are... I mean, the IFT/RFT approach was all well and good, but you either repaint or totally rework the beast so that the sponsons are articulated to be game-accurate. Now, tho... Now, who KNOWS what fiendish vehicle my production platforms may churn out?? MWAHAHAHAHAackackcoffcoff...hahahahaha
We shall see.
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ok I just got confirmation that the banner you will recieve for winning the contest will be done by our very own graphic artist Hangarbay!
so the winner will get the signature brag-badge made especially for them by hangarbay himself....
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This sounds pretty cool. I want in...never seen the tanks at retail so I will work with something else.
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Sounds cool, Spud. What a great idea!
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Top idea Dev, wish i was into the vehicles ..lol...but they are way too exy over here to even considering to customise..lol :D
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so i take it that a turbo tank will count? i have an idea forming ;D
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I'll throw my hat in, and will try to complete something by December 1st. I have a half dozen customs in the pipe atm.. almost all of them being military vehicles =)
Ok lets bring it!!
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Just read the rules again and am wondering if the entry needs to be a new custom or can you enter something already made? That is the only unanswered question I can think of.
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sprywalker I would prefer it be something you have not submitted to these boards already.
In other words, It would be best if you made a brand new custom for the contest... but if you have something that you have already been working on or have finished and have never shown anyone on these boards then that is fair game as well.
I would love to see a custom turbo tank! your getting a little rich for my blood though!
Please bear in mind that the entries will be judged only on the vehicle and the customization of that vehicle, NOT how expensive the original vehicle was! lol.
Darth Aussie, have you tried to find a deal on e-bay for something that you could customize? I you find something on e-bay that won't ship overseas I'll gladdly have it shipped to me and then ship it back to you. I'd only ask that you pay the extra shipping cost.
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Oh no I was not talking about the Turbo Tank, I was talking about the tank you are working on. I hope to find some generic fodder and turn it into something cool. But I would love to have the tank that you have started on.
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I have a few things in the works, but I do have an idea for this, I will try to get one banged out. I am not totally sure whether this will be a take off of an existing design of a new Creation. That's the fun part of these types of contests, open to imagination.
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I've already started on my entry, and since there is plenty of time, I'm planning on it being my most ambitious custom so far.
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in the spirit of competition I'm reworking my fighter tank, although I won't enter it.... I'm posting wip pics in my vehicle thread so you guys check it out, it might give you some ideas!
man I'm excited that so many of you guys are getting into this.
I'm thinking about upping the anty though so stay tuned!
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Don't get your hopes up too high, Taterman. My skills pale in comparison to most of you.
Try as I may, I can't compete, but God knows I'm gonna give it heck.
Sorry for the foul language, with the word heck, but it was to emphasize my point.
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I have faith in you man!
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Kick @$$ r1bb1t!
I had a fresh, new idea last night, involving a hover-truck! I saw a vehicle and thought "halftrack meets repulsorlift!" Remains to be seen if I pull it off or not.
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doc i've always wanted to do a hover truck, or speeder truck.
I used to stare at the boy's corps hummer and try to picture what I could do to it.... lol
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How do I get in line to host a contest? PLease add me to the queue.
I put a contest up on ST6 two months after signing up, so I'd like to do the same here.
Let me know.
As for now, I'm looking at all my imperial land vehicles, one of you guys is gonna get spray painted, lol.
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simon, as soon as this one is up and finished go on and post yours I guess!
You SURE your in on this one buddy ;) lol
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Coordiante your contest requests with Clonehead, we try to have site hosted contests for prizes so just give either him or myself a heads up and we will let you know if we have something in the works. We won't discourage you from hosting your own, we just will give you a heads up to what is planning.
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OK guys, I dug this piece of junk out of my attic. I picked it up at a yard sale about 5 yrs. ago and just never came up with a decent idea for it. The lights and sound still work but I will be ditching them so there is room inside for a crew. Not sure how to turn this into a ground vehicle but I have a few ideas brewing. Any comments or ideas from you guys would be great. I'm off to take this thing apart...
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I wish I had an old GI Joe Water Moccasin...
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could see a suspension with a set of treads or wheels under that shuttle with some kind of gun mount on the top rear.
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Think mini hover APC? Rear door pops down, small squad jumps out...
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better not let my youngest see this he's....dare i say it........a trekkie! he'd cry if he saw you chopping that up!
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haha yea I know what you mean Wraithnine and great idea Stenhunter,that is kind of what I was thinking. Don't forget I got this at a yard sale for $3 , the front window and back door were missing so it is far from mint. I have 3 different ideas I am mocking up right now and there is one that is very fascinating. I kind of hate to spill the beans so for now I have pics of the vehicle disassembled.
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NOOooooooOOoooo don't ruin that shuttle.... I've been watching several trek shuttles on e-bay for a while... I dabble in both worlds unfourtunately. lol.
hmm... perhaps change the engine pods into repulsor pods, throw a turret on top and make it a high speed troop delivery platform?
idk.... Looks like the shuttle pods have wheels in them? that's cool.... Do you have the cockpit cover?
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I got this from a yard sale for $3, I don't have a cockpit cover or the back door. Those items will be the hardest for me as I have never had to fabricate anything like that. I am thinking about a foam core frame covered in styrene for the back door and the cockpit cover maybe a foam core frame with tinted plastic window. Any help/ideas on making these parts would be great.
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you sound like your on the right track.
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Yep on track, make a template of the back door while it's disassembled, and same for the front window. It will be easier that way.
You could probably use some paper clip (cut to fit) for the ramp so it can go up and down. You'll get it and of course we're all here to help.
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Yeah, guys even though this is technically a "contest" do not be afraid to put up WIP pics and ask for help. Your not realy playing for a real prize on this one and if it turns into a comunity wide help session thats awesome! The commraderie here is awesome and I'd love to see everyone commenting and helping each other despite the fact that they are "competeing" with one another.
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hey guys here is my entry
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hey guys here is my entry
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IMO, this definitely deserves the Front Page Royal Treatment.
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well guys, I guess the bar has been set!
awesome looking tank my man. Realy cool looking rolling through your back yard there! I'd love to see some shots with some clones hangin out on/in it!
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Wow, Trev, that is just incredible looking! To heck with the hasbro version, I want mine to look this way.
I love the outdoor shots and Barry is right in that this one is headed for the front page!
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oh what a treat to see after being away all weekend. You have mastered the weathering techniques...your skills are now complete. Simply amazing.
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Oh, I gotta enter this! I've got my custom in mind, but I've got to make a few "speical modifications myself" before posting....Mwahaaa MMMMMWAAAAHHHHAAAAAAHHAAAA! (Cough Cough!)
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hey now... it has to be a tangable custom, no photoshopping! ;)
although, you can photoshop the finished result... but judging will not be on the image itself, but rather the custom...
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I got a little more done on my project this afternoon. Here are a few more pics with greebies added to the control panels and what I plan to do with the cargo area. The things they are sitting on are only for mock up, I will be scratch building bench seats and other things.
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I would so NOT want to be the Clone who has to sit next to Jason :P... However, I assume that killing clones would eventually frustrate Jason.. "wait! Didn't I just kill you?! aarrrrggg!!"
btw, it's coming along great!
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Every clone squad needs a good cleanup man. LOL You can pack quite a few troopers in there. It's coming right along.
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hey now... it has to be a tangable custom, no photoshopping! ;)
although, you can photoshop the finished result... but judging will not be on the image itself, but rather the custom...
Photoshop, Moi? you underestimate my powers!
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Luke Sprywalker, I actually threw one of those Star Trek shuttles away recently, as I couldn't find a place for it in my dio room, but look at you!
You took something from Star Trek and are well on the way to making it look right in the Star Wars universe.
You go, girl. ;D
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THREW IT AWAY!!!! ack...
dont EVER throw ANYTHING away... of course... I'm part packrat by bloodline... so... I have an issue...
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Nooooo! Barry don't tell me you throw stuff away! I thought you would be a pack rat like me. I hoard up bins full of junk for ever. I have had this for about 8 yrs I think because I had never before figured out anything to do with it. Wait till SpuddaFett hears about your treachery ...and he is a coming out as a Trekie. vadsab
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I meant that I'm storing it at another location, known as the local dump. I'm sure they'll let me get it back anytime. ;)
Normally, I don't throw anything away, and that just happened to be a whim. I promise not to shame my fellow packrats ever again. :'(
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hmm where is this said dump? might go diving for treasure.
I'm such a bad packrat that i've actually been known to dumster dive. It's a hobby within the hobby....
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that ship is looking cool for a once ST ship what kind of paint scheme you going for LS?
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yes what colour scheme mate ,oak fuddle or misty buff ? ......... ;D
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I have a few surprises in store as I am not ready to spill the beans on everything I am planning for this ship. There is a bit more to it than I am showing. I can tell you I plan to go with a very classic look of older space ships so I most likely will go with grey. I was able to build the seats yesterday and I just spray painted them. I will have a few more pics later today. Oh yea the command console is also greebied to the hilt.
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Nice use of plastic canvas as flooring! Now, when you make the seats, we want detailed pics! Tutorials! Fine-looking craft you have there.
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Thanks guys. I got a lot done this afternoon, I had about 3 hrs to work on it. You can see all the various fodder I used sitting around the ship. I still have to add foamies ti the styrene seats. I am thinking about adding some tubing/pipes and wires in a channel left open that held the original wires I removed. Then more coming from under the seats on both sides to some sort of box I want to frame up on either side to meet the frame of the exit door. If you can visualize that from my description. haha ;)
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Now I am working on closing in the command console with foamies. You can see what will make this thing scoot in the second pic.
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Wow, look at the detail on that control panel! In that second shot, are those hair curlers?
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This is my jaw dropping... awesome man.. awesome!
This is going to be a cool man, I can't wait to see more!!
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clint,
in the world of scratch built customizing... even hair curlers are not safe!
I'll have to admit I've used stranger things in my spud gunning days trying to find celindrical object to shoot out of my cannons....
Man that shuttle is coming together AMAZINGLY. And guys, this is only half of it! he let me sneak peek a few shots of what he has in store for it and let me tell you it's just simply awe-inspiring!
I can't wait for the total reveal!
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LS that coming alone nicely mate. i wish i could find styrene here in Australia :-\ i am loving the control panels, awesome mate!!
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Thanks guys and CC I said it was styrene but the chair is made from old computer disk divider pieces I robbed from a storage bin. You will see the bin in a few weeks and what I will use it for. The seats in the back are plexiglass that I robbed from a broken poster picture frame. It was a bit hard to cut as it wanted to crack on me but I made it work. Remember I am cheap and half the fun is finding junk I already have laying around the house to bring this to life.
Hair curlers indeed Clint, and the paint is dry so I have a few pics for you.
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this is some of the wires I was working on, and the worst looking part so far. I am not happy with the way this came out so I may re do it with different materials. It is too hard to keep the wires straight and I just don't think it would look like this in a SW ship. Comment on this area please...
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This I am happy with. I am thinking about adding some plating to the sides so there will be more details to weather and to make it look more SWish. Do you guys think I should or not? Would love to hear some design feedback/ideas where to go from here.
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hair curlers they look more like marital aids....
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and... i see they are ribbed for extra pleasure ;D could this be ...the shuttle of luuuuurve...
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For the wires, you could make a small conduit run or some brackets to hold the wire straight out of small lengths of straight wire bent into u shapes drilled or glued onto the inner bulkhead.
I used to do this with fabricated fuel lines on my model cars.
The curlers turned out good with
Some paint on em. I can imagine the added plating you had mentioned.
You have done some great work to this piece so far.
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This is coming along great. I think for the additional details you want on the outside you have to look to who the ship belongs to.
Is it a "Grand Army of the Republic" or Imperial combat ship? If so, then armor plates work. If it's a civie ship than those plates may not be in prestine condition so to speak.
I would say that the outside is too smooth and detail would look great there, but I would not go too overboard.
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sten hunter it can't be a civi-ship, that's part of the rules of the contest.... ;)
IDK about the curler engines buddy. I can't picture it on what you showed me eirlier....
as for extra armor plating, definately add some. IT'd look great!
can't wait to see it finished.
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I put your shuttle on the front page, L.E.
that control panel still astounds me. I do love those little details.
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THE SHIP OF LOVE INDEED. I was thinking the same thing but was trying to go for a slim engine look and this is how it came out using some Hulk bubble bath tubes. Thanks for the input and ideas as now I would like more. I did some mock ups today at lunch to help with several decisions I have to make. I want this thing to be more than a toy I want it to look like something that really works. I have had behind the scenes discussions with Jules and SpuddaFett as I wanted some input and didn't want to show all the elements of this to everyone just yet. Today I decided to forget that and show everything so I can get more ideas from others to make this project come together a little better. I don't want to over do it either. The idea is this will be a supply tank with the shuttle attached to the trax with magnets so it can fly away when needed. The seats are removable so it can bring all supplies or a crew as well.
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Guns on the top...
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or guns on side and top?
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I am thinking about adding more containers and things down the side behind the shuttle engines. If you have seen the truck in Hangarbays thread I want it to look more like that now. Although I love the simple look of the first picture...input please?
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Could this WIp get any better? The treads man, I like the treads! The idea of being able to detach from the tread chassis is genious, L.E.! that container could be extended a bit closer to the shuttle but I do like it.
When mounted to the tread assembly, I almost like it better without the engine nacelles on it. Can you take a shot with the two smaller guns on top while its on the tread carrier?
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Sure here are a few more mock ups.
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This is a vague representation of one idea I had with the storage bins.
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so what do you think?
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I like, I like. I think I do like the twin guns better on the top. Something about that area inbetween the shuttle makes me think there needs to be a handrail on each side just across the gap or better yet, that and a handrail mounted weapon of some kind. Not a hugecannon, just something like a 50 cal in size. That gun that comes with the new Nikto figure would be perfict. I like the idea of the extra stowage on the side. Details are what I like, especially on a military vehicle. did you ever see the model tank pics I posted over in my non star wars customs (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=492.15) thread?
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Thanks for more insight Clint. I agree about the hand rail. The shuttle has to be that far away from the storage container so the back door can open. At that distance it has to be a 2 piece door half opening to the bottom and half opening to the top. So you can exit thru the back door and stand on the platform or jump off for ground battle. I love the idea of a gun mounted on the hand rail. I think it also needs a small gun on the back of the container to take out infiltrators from behind.
I had not seen your non SW customs. Man that dio with the tank and jeep is Awesome man. I love the guy crouched down with the cigarette.
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Thanks buddy. Those are the sort of customs and dioramas that inspired me when I was a kid. I made that diorama probably more than 5 years ago. Probably right about the time I got into star wars customs.
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man I am loving what I am seeing here.
remember guys, you can post your wip pics, or even your finished product but it won't be completely finished until december 1st! you always have time to change your entry or modify your entry!!!
LS, that tank is looking good. I was wary of the nacelles being on there but it looks good. the boxes and containers on the sides realy displace the nacelles, and it looks great.
It'l be intersting to see how you attach the shuttle to it all with the magnets.
can't wait to see it finished.... I wish I had the energy right now to finish my tank!
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LS that Shuttle/tank is coming along Brilliantly mate some great idea what more can i say? can we pick a winner now lol ;D......... i think...no i know that you will win mate, well done buddy!!! and this is just the WIP!!!! ;D
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It's coming along nicely man!! sweet!
Some ideas.
Thread skirts
I like guns on top
Removable engines (via magnets)
Removable rear cargo area (via magnets) so you can make a flat top carrier...
I guess what I'm seeing is a multi use vehicle that has parts and pieces that come off the tread and platform base.
What do you think?
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Thanks for all the input guys I like the ideas you have offered. StenHunter, you and I are thinking the same things. Removable Engines are something I didn't think of. By skirt do you mean a cover over the top? If so that is something I am still figuring out. I may use something other than the board the shuttle and cargo bin sits on.
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we can't pick a winner yet! ther'es only been two entries! now come on guys where is everyone else's?!?!?!
BRAGGING RIGHTS remember?! come on! you know you guys wanna rub it in everyone else's faces that you entered and won a contest!
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Mine is still under way, I can see there is stiff competition, the 2 thus far are superb.
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I think the coolest part is not the contest but tossing around ideas and WIP pics. Seeing something come together from start to finish wether it is a repaint or a scratch build. I enjoy the comrodery and the evolution of the custom.
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I agree, L.E., it's great to share ideas and think that the combining of different ideas can influence one persons creative talents.
I have something in mind that has been on the back burner for some time, Spud, but I don't know if I could finish it in time. It is to be a complicated piece, you see.
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well clint if everyone else agrees we can push the due date till january 1st, add a month to the contest!
If the consensus agrees we will give it another month! I don't want people not to enter or try because they don't think they'll finish in time!
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that would be cool and give me a reason to get off of my butt with that project. I think I will dig it out tomorrow anyway.
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I know I've been tied up with trying to get that trailer-house cleaned out and haven't had time to do much more than think about my entry, and that only sporadically! Nudging the deadline to 1/1 works for me.
LS - that's genius man!! I love that CD-file usage!
Ok, and a question - you knew it was coming - what ARE those nacelles/engines you used??? I saw them and instantly a particular application flashed into my mind, nothing to do with engines. I need those ...bottles? tubes? THINGS!!!!
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Clint please dig your vehicle project out of the closet and get us some WIP pics. I would love to see what you will be working with. As far as a date for final cut off January would be great if it will get more participation. I hope to see some pics from others soon! vadsab
Doc I know you want to use these things to get air bubbles out of your molds. ;) They are test tubes that held Hulk bubble bath and came like a lab set. They were a gift to my youngest son a year ago and you know I don't throw anything away. I can tell you they are slightly bigger than a cigar tube that I have that I almost used, so that might be an idea for you.
As far as my vehicle design, I didn't start with a plan. I went in my attic, got out my vehicle fodder/random yard sale junk box. The Trax, ST ship and disk holder among other thing that didn't work were all I had to work with. I just put different things together until something looked cool. I had the shuttle sitting on the trax and looked over at the disk holder and a light bulb lit up over my head.
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it's nice when those light bulbs just go off... more often than not here lately I'll be working on a project and my lightbulb blows out... I usually wind up scrapping the project at that point!
yes clint, get out your project and show us your stuff!
ok, the deadline has officially been moved to 1/1/10!!!
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By skirt do you mean a cover over the top? If so that is something I am still figuring out. I may use something other than the board the shuttle and cargo bin sits on.
See this lego tank for example.. the armor plating that covers the top of the treads.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2221/2096973356_abeb6a9f82.jpg)
I think the platform that the shuttle is on is a great base, just make sure that the base is solid. =)
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that is an awesome little lego tank.... how many other people here play with legos still? it'd be fun to have a star wars lego building contest too.... but that's for anther time and day.
I think a short armor piece to go over the treads like in that lego tank would look pretty cool. I also liked the idea of adding a few armor plates to the sides of the shuttle.
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Yeah, that skirt could be made fairly easily. Prehaps a mockup is in order.
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Yes Sten Hunter that is what I was thinking you meant. Thanks for that pic as this gives me a better idea how I need to mesh everything together. I have some time now to go work on the back door and magnets on the container. It is raining here today so I am free!
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I got the magnets worked out on the container first, so I would be sure of how it will work on the shuttle. The magnets work good enough but I am thinking about adding a dowel or 2 to the bottom of the container and shuttle, then drill holes in the platform to hold them from sliding side to side. The container is barely able to do that it seems.
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0003-6.jpg)
I have been tossing around ideas in my head for the back door since I pulled this ship out of the attic. I tried a few things today and decided on building a small box out of the same mesh material I used for the floor grate. One of the squares fits perfectly over the bumps on either side at the bottom of the door frame. I figured out the exact size of the door by tracing from the inside on a piece of foam core and worked on it till it was perfect. Then I cut it out of plexiglass and hot glued it to the mesh box.
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0001-6.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0002-6.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0005-3.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0004-4.jpg)
It works really good but I need it to fold in half so it can open when the container is in place. I looked thru our legos and found 2 hinged parts that would work so I glued them on after cutting the door at the right spot. I wish I did a better job with this part, one of the hinges ended up at an angle and a bit higher than the other. It works but when you fold it in half it ends at an angle not paralell with the bottom door line. You can't see it with the container in place so I am not going to sweat it...for now.
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0010-3.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0008-3.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0007-2.jpg)
Now for that front windshield, should I make a section of that open up or not? I plan to tint a piece of the plexiglass and cut a section of a for sale sign into some framework to go over the glass. Any thoughts?
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Looking good, I love to see the ways others tackle the projects and really like the WIP pics.
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looking good LS, i was just thinking...maybe you could put piano hinges on the side of the shuttle so you could open it up and have better access to the
inside of the ship and on the other side so the same to even it up but don't fasten it to the top half of the ship... just an idea that way you wont need to try and make the cockpit windscreen that works
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I love that hinged back window! how does the fiber mesh box on the bottom work?
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hey ls... this is just a thought, and probably more work than you want to put into it, but what if you took your dremel and cut a slit down the top of the shuttle, nose to back door. Then put hinges on each side of the shuttle so that it opens up sideways too?...
OR... cut only the back half of the shuttle like that so that the troop area can open up and become a gunner platform... Think back to the old micromachines tanks and stuff that opened up into a play set, that's kind of what I'm thinking...
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just another idea i think might work is recently i bought a fishing tackle box and the dividers that are in them would look good for extra armor plating
just another idea... :-[
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Thanks for the feedback and ideas on this guys. Clint, there is a bump inside the door frame like hasbro uses on most ship doors. The door would have a bit of a hole recessed in the sides at the bottom to fit over the bump and rotate on it. One square of the mesh fits over the bump perfectly so I framed up the box and filled it with hot glue for strength. So the door rotates on that lower bump as the door is held in place by it fitting into the center of one small square. Hard to explain I guess and you can't see so good as the mesh is a clear to white color. I am getting ready to go to the shop and paint it grey so I hope you will be able to see what I am trying to say in todays pics.
Thanks for the input on all the door possibilities and front wind shield. The shuttle opening up in the back on both sides would be awesome but a bit more than I want to try at this point. I am going to stick with the door in the back and everyone should be able to exit thru that door. I will most likely glue the front wind shield in place and not have it open.
Fishing tackle dividers is a great idea but I don't have that lying around the house. I hope to use the plexiglas or an old for sale sign for the plating. I want to figure out the design with some thin cardboard and tape it in place to make sure I like it before I start glueing on anything.
Please keep the ideas coming.
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Really cool Ground vehicle It's just so hard for me to take apart a cool toy and make something else. I have a GI joe Grizzly Tank and I'm looking for a concept
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jtrooper: you mean a tank similar to this one:
(http://www.mastercollector.com/articles/reviews/images/grizzly.jpg)
unfourtunately most of us here are completely lost when it comes to joe references. I've got more experience with the 25th aniv. line and even I had to go google which tank you were talking about. IDK how you'd convert this one into star wars and still keep it's original features... yours is motorized isn't it?! or does it just have light and sound? if it isn't motorized I'd remove the treads and make a heavily armored hover tank of some kind.
welcome to the customizing forum btw, I havn't seen your sn around before.
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hey where is everyone at on this one? Clint where is that old project you were going to dust off and get back to work on?
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yeah... it seems like this thread has become still for a few days... Everyone still working hard or coming up with ideas?
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I've seen some of the works being done here, and now I'm questioning my whole idea...looking for the right inspiration!
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All I have are a few AT-APs and an old AT-ST.
Maybe a couple of BARC speeders and a few scout speeder bikes.
None of which are just screaming at me for paint at the moment.
And I went to 3 different stores this weekend and couldnt find a bit of good paint to use that didnt come in a spray can, one of was a local HL.
What is the world coming to when you only have about 5 pots of paint in the primary colors to choose from, and trial size pots at that?
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phatty this is a unique contest in which we are willing to offer tips and ideas to each other during the contest...
It has become a "collaborative" contest.
soooo... post your idea and your thoughts and any wip pics you have and we'll have at it!
btw guys, I'm not entering anything into this contest... I only completed my HAFT cuz it was what inspired me to issue this challenge. I think there was some confusion that you'd be competing against it, you won't be!
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hey where is everyone at on this one? Clint where is that old project you were going to dust off and get back to work on?
It appears that I am not working this week so I guess there is not a good reason to leave it in it's cobweb shroud.
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Yes exactly, I am ready to see some pics from anyone saying this is what I am working on, what you might do and if you have questions about anything just ask for input like i did. I think that makes it more fun for everyone and your project might come out better.
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OK, L.E., here is the concept: I had mentioned to Tamer some time ago that I wanted to make an ATIC "all terrain ion cannon" like as shown from this kenner proto of an unproduced toy from the early 80s.
(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/7288/tamersdreamzp2.png)
The fodder for this project was to be an atat walker and the cannon from the old vintage death star playset. The barrel of the cannon on the proto looks different but the body of the gun looks about the same.
To make the beast, I found an old chair mount from that gun and Tamer bought and sent me several partial guns found on ebay and his first walker. "he has several but this is his first so it must be special"
I barely started on this project back in May and then got busy with work and put it on the back burner as Tamer had told me that I could take as long as I wanted. Since I am layed off now, I figure I could start working on it again and If I get done early enough, it could qualify as my entry into the military ground vehicle competition.
Most of the beginning of this project is chronicled around page 50 of what is now my custom figures thread.
I started by making a couple of sketches just to get a visual feel for the project.
I knew that their would be some size and positioning issues with the gun and wanted to try to work em out in my head.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/concept3.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/concept2.jpg)
(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/7288/tamersdreamzp2.png)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/concept1.jpg)
After some discussion, I had decided to alter the project a bit to include the sides and back of the walker that could close up to look like a normal walker and protect the crew or open out to reveal the ion cannnon when the walker had reached its firing position on the field of battle. I don't yet have a drawing depicting this as such but have it visualized in my head. To allow for stowage of the gun while the walker is in it's closed up configuration, I had the idea that the gun could ride a rail or recessed groove in the floor of the troop compartment and be slid forward in the walkers body to allow the barrel to clear the back and allow for closing up of the beast.
As shown by these pictures, the gunner's chair on the gun mount was too large to allow for the gun to fit properly into the troop compartment and allow the gun to rotate. The t-handle for the control of the walker's head is also in the way for the slide forward feature that I plan to implement. Tamer has told me that I may gut the beast to my fancy so I will cut it out of the way. I will make a bulkhead there, at the front end of the troop compartment with some kind of door detail. If there's room, I plan to mount a control panel or two twards the front on one side of the troop compartment with standing or sitting positions for a fire control person to track and repel targets from and perhaps to control the hydhrolic pumps with. Yes, I also plan on fabbing some articulated simulated hydrolic pumps, rams, and attachments which will move with the side and back panels of the beast that fold down or up to close up the walker. I drew some thumnail sketches to demonstrate this and to troubleshoot ideas for it.
All I have accomplished, thus far, is to take the walker apart and to make a couple of size saving cuts on the main body of the ion cannon. I am probably opening a can of worms here but you guys talked me into it.
I will break the parts out tomorrow and have a go at it again.
Bugger, I seem to have missplaced those hydro system designs. I will try to dig em out tomorrow.
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YAY... I bet tamer's happy! lol.
not an original design clint, but it is an oldie and a goodie! I love the concept of a giant gun on the back of an at-at... makes me think of something like the top gun of the ATTE.
can't wait to see you get started more on this... that rail/track system is going to be a bugger....
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Maybe try just a simple channel slide system with a piston mount holding the gun in place allowing it to travel to firing position and swivel for target aquisition?
you know, put the plug in the hole and slide forward and back while allowing it to turn full circle if necessary.
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Yes, I was hoping this was the project you were refering to. After reading your thread I noticed you never finished this. Also I remember seeing you hydro drawings about 3 pages after these pics in your customs thread. I don't have much to offer as I can see it will be a task to get everything crammed into the space available. The chair seems like it is too wide for that. I am sure you will work it out and I can't wait to see you working on this.
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Yes, I have decided to ditch the chair as there just isn't enough room for it and I cut it from the gun mount.
I had decided to cut a channel for the
Gun mount to travel on and be able to swivel. Perhaps I can use a screw or bolt upside down drove into the bottom of the gun mount for this. I can cut the groove into the floor and access room for the screw head to enter the track In the battery compartment area.
I looked for those hydro system sketches there but didn't see em.
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Here are those pics and some info from the post where they were posted. thanks, L.E. for finding them. I ended up hosting them as I figured it would take longer to find the shots on my HDD. they can be shown bigger that way, anyways.
I had told Tamer that I had done a few sketches while on break in the car, the other day, of conceptual designs of some of the interior elements that I might create for our Heavy gun platform walker project that is looming in the near future.
He is about as curious as usual about these sketches and I told him that I would post them, tonight.
Keep in mind that these are just thumbnail sketches and arn't as refined as the sketches that I posted back on page 32.
In usual artists fashion, my handwriting is less than pretty so good luck reading the captions.
If we are to go ahead with the walker that opens up to reveal the gun-plan, I wanted to mount some simulated hydraulic rams to open and close the panels with and their pumps with conduit leading to a control panel somewhere. This pump control panel may serve double duty as a fire control panel, as well. I'm assuming that I will have room for these details. We shall see.
(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4104/atic1.png)
(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/534/atic2.png)
(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4039/atic3.png)
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/3711/atic4.png)
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the only problem I see is with this sketch:
(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4104/atic1.png)
The "piston" won't actually move at all if it is ancored at the same pivot point as the door. You need it to be slightly forward so that it forms a triangle when the door is opened. The only way I know how to explain it is if you have a storm door on your front door, you know it has that piston to slow it down and keep it from slamming? it's exactly the same configuration.
(http://www.rd.com/images/tfhimport/2003/20031001_You_Can_Fix_It_page002img001.jpg)
see how the post that the piston pivots on is several inches inside the door frame and not right on the same plane as the door's hinges? That's what I'm talking about....
but... you may already realize this and I'm just wasting space... lol
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I have a few pics of the door now that it is painted and the windshield That I made. The entire thing opens, otherwise it would be near impossible to get the 3 pilots in and out.
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0001-7.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0002-7.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0008-4.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0007-4.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0006-4.jpg)
I am thinking about adding a second window in the plating that would be a bit smaller than the one in the pic. What do you guys think? For the first window I just wanted it to lone up with the side windows.
And here is another moc up for the tread covers and storage containers. I need to get some better pics without the flash but it was dark when these were taken. The containers are clear so this one kinda blinds you...
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0004-5.jpg)
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looks good ls, as you requested here are the pics of my HAFT
remember guys this is not an entry but Lukesprywalker wanted me to post it here in this thread too to give yall an incentive to work harder and maybe to steal Ideas from it...
Heres the finished Heavy Artillery Fighter Tank (HAFT):
(http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs51/i/2009/290/8/5/HAFT_wip_side_view_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
(http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs50/i/2009/290/0/6/HAFT_wip_back_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
(http://fc00.deviantart.com/fs50/i/2009/290/7/6/HAFT_finished_5_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
(http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs51/i/2009/290/4/1/Haft_finished_4_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
(http://fc09.deviantart.com/fs50/i/2009/290/f/f/haft_finished_3_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
(http://fc00.deviantart.com/fs50/i/2009/290/b/2/haft_finished_2_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
(http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs50/i/2009/290/4/c/HAFT_finished_1_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
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Wow! Great progress to your vehicle, L.E.! I love how that back door looks with paint on it. The front window looks good. Was you thinking about going above with the second smaller window? I think that would look good and allow you to see into the cockpit a bit better. It would offer a better view of your control panels.
the side shot with the equipment is hard to tell from the shot. Can we get a forward profile shot so we can see how much those containers stick out?
I have been filling resin orders all day and am just now breaking my project out from the shadows of the basement.
you are right about that hinge on the ram, Spud. I had thought about that later but will reconfigure if and when I get to that point. I have a good deal of work to do before I get there.
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Spuda, I've never entered a competition before but this one really interested me.
I've been wanting to make a hardcore Imperial Transport for as long as I can remember and as I now have a spare one lying around I thought "what the hell!"
This is a Work in Progress.
Imperial Scout Command Unit
This is for use on the Quter Rim Systems for Piracy suprssion duties and forms part of a forward Scout Group. Typically a small Carrack Class Cruiser is dispatched to a system where Piracy is a problem and should ground operations be required a small scout group is dispatched on a search and Intelligence gathering operation. Once a Pirate Outpost is found and the threat assessed then heavy ground operations are brought to bear. Usually this is not needed as often the Scout group is armd well enough to deal with most small Priate Clans.
I've got the parts all together an now she just needs panting and decals made. Along with the main vehicle there is a heavy Droid Destroyer and a mobile Sentry Gun.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/4027066713_4075cd03c3_b.jpg)
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Looks good, Jules! I am liking that gun on top of Bessie.
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doc, I like!!! I realy like the "heavy destroyer droid". I also have a droideka feet turned mobile gun! oh no wait... I sent that out in box I sold on e-bay...
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Oh, wow - I agree! Jules, you have gone and surprised - and delighted - us again! That looks awesome!
Spud, that tank looks great! The paint-job really unified it.
Luke - holy cow!! That thing is looking great!
Wow, and I'm gonna have to really step mine up. My idea is too small up against these! More power, cap'n!!
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Jules, I am glad to hear you are in on this. It will be great fun for everyone! Nice additions to Bessie and I like the new droid and mini tank. You know I love the WIP pics.
Spud, I love how your tank turned out and thanks for posting the pics here to help inspire us on this project.
Thanks Doc and Clint I'll have some better pics soon.
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Jules is now chopping up vehicles, the customs guys got him!
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Tamer, I needed a change...when it comes to photoshop I'm in my comfort zone, when it comes to customs I'm no match for the likes of Psyclone, the Sprywalker, Spuda etc...I'm just happy to be joining in for a change...
I'm really loving the other entries...all of them are unique and all have their own awesome qualities.
Luke, thanks for the encouragement, I've got a drawer full of paints that need to be used and this competition really appealed to me. There are some very heavy hitters entering, so it's great to be fighting my corner.
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its great to have you join in HB! I can't wait to see your projects come to fruition!
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awesome Jules welcome buddy great to have you here in the comp. this thread is cracking along nicely now...
LS your ship is coming along with leaps and bounds my friend love the addition to the back hatch with using Lego has hinges great stuff...
Dev...mate that Tank looks like a monster killer....fantastic job buddy...just a tip in terms of using the black for all the panel lines.... water down the paint so you can paint across the lines and let the paint go into the cracks it will give it a more natural look...that's one of the ways i did it to the inside of my TT doors and it worked perfectly... if you are worries there is to much paint in the actual panel wipe it lightly you cant go wrong....
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Not much of an update just trying to get clearer pics of the containers I want to mount on the outside of the vehicle.
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0004-6.jpg)
This overhead shot is to show how far they stuck out on the sides.
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0005-5.jpg)
Oh yea I added the second window on top and now I am thinking about what Spuda Fettt said, " get rid of the tinted glass on the side and replace it with a clear plastic window." I may have to do that rather than tinting the front to match. It looks so cool being able to see inside.
Any thoughts?
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you already know what I think. lol
thanks for the tip on the painting CC. by wattering it down, do you mean thinning it with paint thinners or do you mean actual water?
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here is my entry...
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4031624093_a8dbe22400_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/4031625429_f04886c922_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/4032372628_cdd919f408_b.jpg)
I'll post some more imags shortly, I was just excited to get it finished.
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looks pretty sweet to me Jules.
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Ok, here are my shots of my entry. It's FAR from complete, I'm just at an artistic stand still for now, so points and tips, suggestions, and criticism are encouraged. I really don't like the weathering I've attempted to do on it, so help is needed! Any way, here it is...
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f51/pnewell8/DSCF2105.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f51/pnewell8/DSCF2105.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f51/pnewell8/DSCF2107.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f51/pnewell8/DSCF2108.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f51/pnewell8/DSCF2109.jpg)
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f51/pnewell8/DSCF2110.jpg)
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hmmm... I like it. I wouldn't take any more pictures of it with the flash though, it just looks too bright.
Phatty:
I would also toy around with the placement of that middle gun, maybe moving it up to the top and moving the tiny little gun that was included with the tank down to the front on the bottom level...
the only weathering i can even see on it is in the third picture, you DEFINATELY need to go alot heavier with it, BUT use a dryer brush when doing it. It looks like you still had too much paint in the brush while you were trying to do that.
get the biggest bushyest brush you have too. that always helps.
I would also paint the fram around the back vent area... but you might already be planning to do that...
that's all I can think of for now, your definately on the right track. If I were you I'd definately think about replacing the existing gun on the top turret, I just think that tiny thing is way too small for the tank, especially if your adding new guns to it already.
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you already know what I think. lol
thanks for the tip on the painting CC. by wattering it down, do you mean thinning it with paint thinners or do you mean actual water?
hmmm it depends on the kind of paint you are using Dev... i use water base paint therefore i use water to thin it down to a wash.
but if you are using paints that require the brush to be cleaned with thinners then that's what you will need for your paints.... however
i have never used them kind of paints so my advice might be totally useless..... the only thing i can say is ...and it might work if it is oil based paint,use the thinners to thin it down and ....... no no i don't think that will work, get your self some water-based black and try my technique, because i think if you use more thinners you might wipe of the paint that is already applied to the tank .
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I agree with Spud, the little gun on top looks like a chin gun. The middle gun looks odd because it is the same as the 2 side guns you added. I would keep the 2 side guns, change out that middle gun with something else. Move the small top gun down to where it is almost on the bottom in the middle of the tank. I can see that you have weathered it with black and to answer your question the problem you are having is that the dark blue is not letting the black show up as good, and it's not going to. You would need to paint areas with grey first, then touches of silver on corners and edges to simulate metal showing thru in areas then use the black wash. You may not want it to look that old but it is hard to weather something that dark with black. I think if you go over it again in black it might just look like a bad paint job. You could try an area on the bottom with a tan wash as it would contrast the blue but that will just make it look dusty or covered in dirt depending on how much you do. Just my opinion but whatever you try i suggest trying it on the bottom first and see if you like it. If not wipe it off and try the next thing.
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Lots to think about. I'll definitely try some new things on the bottom, to see what I can get to stand out. I'm definitely interested in trying the weathering with some silver and black. I did just put in some accents in silver to make the unit pop more, and I'm very pleased with the result. I was trying to encompass the colors of this site into my ship, and that's where I'm having the trouble. I think I'm going to take out that light blue alltogether, as it makes it look too cartoony.
The issue with the guns is well taken. The little one on top is definitely out of place and needs to be replaced with something. Not sure what yet. I could move the bigger middle gun up there, but not sure how that's gonna look or function.
I have a couple more ideas yet, so we'll see how they come out...
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Sounds like you are on the right track. I was going to say something about the lt. blue but didn't want you to feel like I was ripping it apart. I was thinking you might be going with a cartoon look with it. I would use grey accents on those areas.
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By all means, rip it apart! I think if I could find the exact light blue as I use in this site (anyone know somewhere that can make custom artist paints using the hexidecimal color wheel?) and use it as a light accent, that may be different, but as it is, I think is too much. I'll do a little more work on it tomorrow and post more pics to get more reactions.
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here is my entry...
I'll post some more imags shortly, I was just excited to get it finished.
It looks great jules!! Nice wooded area too =)
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I have not done much to my ship the past few days. I did cut the second smaller window into the plating and removed the tinted side windows. Now you will be able to see clearly into the cockpit. That was some of the toughest glue ever holding the windows on. It split part of the window frame trying to cut/pry them out. Now I have that to fix and repaint the top half of the interior.
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Pat, I like your shipyards themed tank. It is different than some of the stuff here but It serves it's purpose, and is pretty cool looking. I like you had planned on the republic assault tank being the subject matter of Spud's contest and, of that, I had a repaint and some mods planned.
Guys, I don't see me having time to enter Tamer's walker in this contest anytime soon. Other things have just piled up, it seems. I will continue to document the modification of the atip in my custom vehicles thread and will continue to watch and provide input here.. I don't want you guys to have to wait for me and I don't' want to rush my project but want to give it as much time as I can. I hope you understand.
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Guys, I decided on a repaint as I was not quite happy with the last paint job. Finally I have the Troop Transport perfect. So this is my completed entry to this competition Gentlemen I present the MT-RT.
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Bravo Jules! That whole scene is just awesome! Excellent re-creation of the ship, along with it's support ships/droids! I can see I have a LONG ways to go yet!
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O...............M..................G..!!!!!.............. smack!!.....CRASH!!!!!..............BOOM...........BANG!!!!......
let me pick myself of the floor, your MT-RT is Brilliant!! and you took this comp to a whole new level with posting a catalogue of sorts..
i think i will pull out of this comp lol... that Paint work Jules is bloody flawless mate.... my brain has just stop turning..........*blink*
what? ............ whats just happen ........... what am i looking at again???
OH YEAH that's right.........................O...............M..................G..!!!!!.............. smack!!.....CRASH!!!!!..............BOOM...........BANG!!!!......
*CC doesn't get up this time*
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Ahh, cheers CC but seeing how you are able to cast your own parts, plus all of the amazing custom figures you put together I'm sure my entry will be trailing in your wake before too long...But thanks for the amazing reply anyway!
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AWESOME!! This is a very nice vehicle indeed Jules this most impressive to me.
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ME?? cast my own parts??? i think you are mixing me up with clint...(clonehead) lol
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ooops :P
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Jules, I love it! Such an interesting design, Love the main craft and the mini rig is just awesome. I love that little thing! One thing that makes it so cool is the diversity of the vehicle. The new paint scheme is another nice change up. Funny but when I was looking at your ship when you made Bessie I was thinking this vehicle would look cool with the face on the front like that clone wars gun ship. Top rate job on this one and what a great entry.
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Holy cow, Jules, you certainly raised the ante on this one didn't you?
Nice, buddy!
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Oh, geeeeeze...
The mouth is *perfect* for this vehicle! Absolutely breath-taking entourage you've assembled here. Stunning. Fabulous! I gotta get busy and rethink my entire approach, now...
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nice goin jules. I realy like it! I love the new decals and the entire ensemble.
just remember that by the original rules only the vehicle itself is going to be judged in the comp. Not it's support craft or pilots, but they definately add to the fun. ;)
great job again buddy. I realy like.
how many more versions of it do you think you'll do before the end of the contest ;) lol
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awesome job Jules!!
It's looking better every time you remake it! =)
I have completed one of the legs for my entry... :\ only a few other limbs to go =)
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Guys, I decided on a repaint as I was not quite happy with the last paint job. Finally I have the Troop Transport perfect. So this is my completed entry to this competition Gentlemen I present the MT-RT.
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you made a boo boo you said AT-RT still Jules its the best Imperial vehicle I have seen in a long time I am glad to see someone else going after OTC
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I liked the clear glass on the canopy so much I took Spud's advice and cut/pried out the tinted side windows. As you can see below the window frame area ripped when I was trying to get that glue to loosen up. Not sure what they used but that is the strongest glue ever!
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0001-8.jpg)
I also cut the second widow hole in the front canopy. Then I started on the armor plating and added a few grebies. I may add some above that second window, not sure about the lower cockpit area. I tried a piece under the window but it is so rounded it didn't work/I didn't try to re do it. I also don't want to overdo it so I stopped here to think about it and hopefully get some input.
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Looking very cool, LS!
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looks amazing LS, I can't wait to see it finished. good luck with those windows
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LS, perhaps I was too hasty in submitting my entry.
The fact that you are now adding panelling in the way of polistyrene sheet is very worrying, I am beginning to see where you are going with this and it doesn't look good for my meagre offering. I should have remembered your custom tanks....I KNOW that that is going to be superb.
Jules
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Thanks guys but I am still hoping for a little input. Does it look ok to stop here with the plating or should I try to get some under that side window?
Jules don't worry the ship you created is very original and super cool. Your presentation is way better than mine will be and size doesn't matter. I love the last shot where everything is attached and the small droid is on the side compartment. Everything fits together great and looks very imperial! I also spotted you tinkering with the ship in one pic.
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i think you should out it under the window mate... and also on the roof with plenty of grebies on the top, its starting to not look like a trek ship ;D
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I love the addition of that armor plating! This is going to look so good with some paint. Sure, go ahead and throw a plate or two under that window if you want.
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LS, my thoughtson your vehicle are that it needs to move away from being a Star Trek ship to being an Imperial vehicle. The fact that it has a trailer section suggests to me that it would be a utility rather than offensive, it could possibly be an ATAT support transport (work with me here). I'd have fuel pipes, lots of parts indicating storage for tools ect and I've got a thing about aerials, probot style.
Possible uses for the vehicle.
ATAT Support tanker/repair transport
Field Rescue and medical facility
Captain's personal ground vehicle from a Star Destroyer, used to suvey ground operations
Think of it's purpose then add the detail appropriate to it's use!
Hope that's of some help.
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Thanks for the input everyone. Jules a supply transport is what I was thinking. It would have just enough weaponry to protect itself. It would also be escorted by outer vehicles and or ships to guarantee it's safe arrival. Funny you mentioned adding more grebies and piping, that is what I have started on the cockpit cover and the top as CC pointed out. I hope to have an update today or tomorrow.
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it looks amazing LS, the sheet pannels makes the difference. What type plastic are you using as a source material for those sheets?
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Spud I am using a large for sale sign, it is thicker than the small for sale sign. Cost me $2.29, I can't see paying $5 for that small sheet of styrene at Hobby Town.
Here is what I have so far and it is just about ready for paint. Sorry I didn't tape the cockpit plating down this time.
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looking awesome !!
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That's really taking shape, all of the entrants thus far have been stellar.
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The added outer detail is spectacular, L E! It's really looking sharp. Heck, it pops even without paint.
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LE that is amazing. I love the panneling and the extra greeblies. Are you going to do this to the cargo hold as well?
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Thanks guys I am very excited about how this is coming together. I could not have done it without all the input and ideas from you guys. Spud , I will be adding details to the cargo hold as well but they will be very different from the shuttle and allow it to hold...more cargo. The big news is that I am getting ready to spray the second coat of paint on this baby and should have a few pics later today. I can't even describe how awesome it is painted flat grey. :o
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OK guys, here she is with some paint.
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and I made the tread covers
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woah LS that looks awesome!
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:o wow ls, that is amazing.
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your right. Somehow, that does look even better with paint. Those track covering pieces turned out great!
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LS, that's really coming on. The precision of the panel cuts is really amazing. I'm really looking forward to seeing your creation coming together.
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Thanks everyone. If you have seen Glorbes scratch built vehicles at RS I studied them for a while and looked at various SW ships to figure out what fodder I could cobble together to make this work. This has been one of the most fun projects ever. As for the progress I just figured out a system to make the side storage bins easily removable and have 2 on either side of the main storage bin. I should be done with the rest of the bin tomorrow.I just have to figure out the handrail/further side storage bins up to the back door of the shuttle.
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Looking good I like the tread covers alot
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I am SO NOT going to enter this contest :P The work coming out of it is AWESOME!!
However, I am working on something so I'll just put it in here for the hell of it when it's done. =)
Great job on the shuttle, I can't wait to see it on the tread platform.
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Uhh, you SO ARE TOO going to enter this contest! No shying away, you get your butt in here and get to work! That's an ORDER!
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Phatty you took the words right out of my mouth, exelent reply. Sten get in there and get that vehicle done. There is no prize and this is for fun...not so much a contest. Put up some WIP's so we can throw out ideas on it. Get going man!
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looks great Sprywalker!
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dito what phatty said! I don't care if your military vehicle is a polished turd, you better put it in here!
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Here are the pics of what I was able to do late night...
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In the last shot it looks like my strap was in front of my light...
Now I have more details to add on the cargo hold and the side compartments. Then do the magnets on the shuttle and a second fastener on it and the cargo hold.
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The details to your project seem to pile on, L E. Its looking great and your momentum of creation is inspiring.
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OOOOH! Sprywalker, that is looking better everytime I check this post. STEN GEEZER, YOU WILL ENTER...PLEEEAAASE!
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Thanks Jules and Clint, yes they do. I made this front part this morning.
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Then i got everything painted.
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The whole setup.
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Holy cow, that front detail is cool. heck, its all cool! I can't fathom the origin of many of the detail parts you have shown us. And then what a transformation as it gets some paint. will you weather this vehicle as well, LE?
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LS that is looking so sweet now mate i love how this is working out for you mate dosent look trekkie at all now
Great job buddy!! ;D
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I am trying to decide where the paint job will go from here. I had planned a Clone Wars look with heavy weathering from the start. As I have pieced this thing together and looked at many cockpit/vehicle photos I am thinking about the look of the AT AT or Shuttle Tyderium. some of the greebies would get a darker grey paint ap, some silver,thinking about some black parts. then a dark grey wash, maybe a brown was in areas like the treads and low stuff.
The cockpit will get a very detailed paint job on all the bits and I am adding several levers as well.
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It all sounds good to me. Detail painted to the max, just the way I had hoped.
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Dang, LE, you're quite the visionary. You can make gold from a rock.
I swear, if you ever run for President of the United States, you've got my vote.
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le the greeblies bring it all together...
intersting that you painted over the disk case's cover... I figured you'd leave it clear, or at least put a window in it....
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Ok, LS, I officially love it, love it, LOVE IT!
She looks Imperial and she looks the part!
Paint wise, I'd go for Imperial, not Clone/Republic, after all this is the Imperial Shipyards. As she's a utility vehicle she needs to look used. I'd pay attention to the areas that are likely to have had the most use, give them plenty of oil. You really should do some mechanic type personell for her to finish the ensemble.
I respectfully bow to your greatness.
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Thanks guys, I too am pleased how this hunk of junk has shaped up. Jules, I totally agree the Imperial paint scheme is the way to go. Emphasizing areas just as you have described. The mechanic is a good idea or some type of loading crew...hmmm.
Spud I thought about masking an area off to leave a window then decided it would look cool but be very unrealistic as far as the Imperials would have never done that. They would know what cargo they were hauling and there would be no point in seeing it through a tinted window. Great idea though, I just decided against it to make it more realistic.
Barry, thanks buddy. Yes trash to treasure is my forte'. This whole time I have been pretending I am making a ship for a film and cobbling it together like the good old days of the original SW release. Man I would have gave anything to get a chance to do what they did. Lastly, I would never get elected as president, I'm not low down and dirty enough...
Clint, the inside of the cockpit and the cargo hold will have the most color use and more details. I am thinking about leaving the shuttle and parts of the bin with that grey as the main color. The Imperials seem to build a vehicle and paint the whole thing one solid color. What do you think should I highlight some of the grebies with darker grey and silver on the shuttle or leave it grey and just weather it?
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I personally would highlight some of the greeblies. Esp. the ones that look like wires, I'd paint them silver or copper... and do that esp on the underside of the craft. remember how the armor of the ATAT only covered the sides and it's belly was exposed and had alot more details..? that's kind of what I'm talking about.
def. weather the frak out of it.
and throw a couple imp. insignias on there if you can.
then... it'll be perfect(er).
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Here are some updates of my entry. There are still some parts I'm adding, as well as some insignias I need to add yet, but I think it's a MUCH better start. Criticism, suggestions, and appraisals welcome!
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Wow, Luke, that is looking freakin SWEET! I'm really regretting on starting wth the base that I started with!
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phatty don't be kickin yourself. Yours rocks out too. I'd definately dull down that light blue on it... but that's just me... flashy collors make me spaz. ;) I realy like the added weopons on it as well. I think we mentioned moving the middle one up though, are you going to put those silver guns on there somewhere? I would...
I'd also add some more grey sections of panneling like you seem to have done.
I would also touch up the back, theres too much white (or light grey...) around the "vent" area.
other than that you know I am going to love a good hover tank ;).
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Actually, that's silver around the rear vent. There are still some flecks of the light blue, and I'm going to keep some of them, but remove more of them. That middle gun will stay (I have a thought for that top, I just need to flesh it out), and those other 2 guns and some other pieces I'm looking at are going to get placed on there as well. I'm also using the silver to fleck out some of the edges, to give it the look that some of the paint has flaked off from battle.
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I like those new additions Pat. The grey painted panels kind of break up the blue and make it appear more detailed. Yeah, throw those guns on there.
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Looking good Phatty! I like the grey pannels and the silver guns will look awesome as well. Thanks for putting up some progress shots. Can't wait to see it after you are done weathering it.
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I am just about done with the container, I may weather it just a bit more on the sides and top but I don't want to over do it. Here it is in my very small hanger bay ready to be loaded with supplies.
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that is sickeningly awesome LS. the weathering is just dripping coolness... litterally. I love the drip lines and the oily nastyness. The colors you chose for the greeblies works perfect.
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Sweet weathering, LE! Just the right amount. Yes, those oily drip marks are awesome. You are getting closer arn't you?
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Thanks guys and yes, one step closer. I wanted to do the cargo hold first as it is the easiest and it can hold some of the containers I have sitting around. I am trying to decide how i want to paint the side containers. I may add the grid material or something else to the sides of them and paint those areas tan or the darker grey. I just fixed the last picture. I guess I posted the overhead view twice.
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Daggone Pat looking good.
Man, LS that weathering is just spot on. Wow, we have some talented folks here.
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LS, I agree with the Spudafett...that is sickeningly awesome....
I have to say this with my fist in my mouth, but HOT DAMN, that is so clever, your creativity just oozes out. I love the small details and painted sections, the care and attention to detail is stunning.
You are the swiss watchmaker of Star Wars Customs, the Coco Channel of creativity, the Geogio Armani of...of....well of Greatness....
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I've gone and removed more of that light blue, using a flat sea blue to give it the effect that it's been repainted from wear and tear. I've also accented here and there in SMALL quantities with rust colored enamel, to give it more of a worn look. I'm trying not to overdo it so that it doesn't look TOO crappy. I also added in the new guns, which still need some weathering.
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Yea Phatty, that is looking good. I can also see the black weathering in the cracksand I like the rust on the edges. The new guns look sweet and pull it all together.
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I took a fine point Sharpie pen and used it to blacken in all of the crevices and creases along the body of the ship. The rust does help a bit, and looks better mixed in with the silver the best, so I'll have to do that as well.
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Pat, Yours is really shaping up buddy. Are we having fun yet?
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Oh, I'M having a blast! It's my checkbook that's stressed out! LOL!
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oh yeah phatty, that is looking ALOT better. Love the new weopons and all the added paint.
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Thanks! I'm REALLY liking how it's coming together. A few more touch ups to the main body, some more flecks of silver and rust, and it'll be closer!
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Pat, you are going to have to take the vehicle outside and take some good quality images to really show it off...Plus I might want to give it the Hangarbay treatment! I'm loving the subtle paint effects.
Jules
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I like your idea Jules, and I'll do just that as soon as I get the paint apps done!
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See how great everything comes together with a little help and input from everyone. You are doing a great job with it as well Phatty. I want to thank Spudafett for getting this project started. It seems more like a group project more than a contest. I have really enjoyed every aspect of this site and the people here.
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Mr. Sprywalker, you talk in the past tense,("enjoyed") as if you are leaving us....
Nooooooooooo ;D
You belong with us now....
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AWESOME work guys these vehicles are looking good I cant wait to see them finished
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yup looks great guys!
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Jules, I'll never leave this forum, don't worry. ;)
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so how is everyone's projects coming along? I know theres alot of good stuff already... anyone else going to try and get in on the action?
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Ok, I'm about 98% done. I have some decals I want to try and design and print out, and then it'll be finished...I hope. I need some serious criticism here folks! If it needs fixing, it needs fixing, but overall design, I'm pretty happy. I've flocked corners and other parts here and there with smidgeons of rust, as well as dry brushed some black across the silver to give it the worn look. I've completed the accessorizing of it, and have weathered and rusted the new guns. The ONLY thing I never got to work right was the lights. I spend quite a bit, and it never took off. No biggie, really, but it would've been nice! I'm just not a lighting expert! Anyway, check these out and let me know what you think...
(http://www.imperialshipyards.net/images/pat/ps/isyrii1.JPG)
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The tank is looking good Pat. I like it a lot! I like the lt. blue you left on there, the grey panels break it up really well. Love the new guns and the weathering. That blast effect is a great idea, that really makes the whole thing look that much better. Great job Pat!
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looks great pat. Is that a recon droid up there on the top? I love the added guns and the blast effect. The grey pannels look great. The rust isn't realy noticable at first glance though, I had to realy look for it...
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I have to say pat it is looking really good, the rust is a great idea, did you hot glue the blast effect our self or is it from another toy.
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that is look great Pat well done buddy!!! would you want to add some mud to the bottom side of the tank from the repulser drives splashing up?
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Looking good Pat, I like the added blaster effect,
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Thanks guys! That rust is meant to be very subtle, I don't want the Empire's machinery to be in poor upkeep! That blast effect is part of the Jango Fett from AOTC Saga figs, and the explosive part, I can't remember where that came from! But they were combined with super glue and then the peg was filed down to fit into the front of the cannon.
As for the mud, that is something I've been kicking around as well. I'll have to try to give it a light coat of it on the underside just to see how it goes.
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That is really looking convincing, Pat. i love the subtle rust. It is just the right amount. That blast effect worked out great!
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Yeah, I'm really loving that blast effect a lot!
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Finally done with mine, and I should have some pix up tomorrow, when I can get some good outside light.
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Can't wait to see them!
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Thanks, Phatty. Here's a sample pic.
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/CustomFanatic/tank006.jpg)
Hoping to get better pix tomorrow with natural sunlight.
Thanks for looking.
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Oh my, that has my mouth watering.
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Thanks, buddy. Here's a shot of the crew.
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/CustomFanatic/Tank2006.jpg)
Thanks again.
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I can see where I will be getting another fp story tomorrow. Daggone nice work.
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Barry, nice work man! You have been hiding this one from us. I hope the sun shines on your homestead tomorrow, I want more pics of this! The crew looks cool as well.
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Thanks so much, Tamer and LE. Heck, I'm too excited to wait, lol.
Here's another pic.
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/CustomFanatic/Tank2001.jpg)
Thanks so much.
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Hey I'm glad to see someone else gets like I do. Thanks for the pic Barry. I love what you have done. Love the new paint and the weathering is well thought out, looks like a tank for a cold environment. The only thing I would adjust is the front lower gun that is pointing at the ground. The problem is the hull is rounded so you need a small bead or piece of plastic, whatever you have, to keep the gun level. No big deal but that would make that one piece look better. Great job buddy.
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You actually make those droids look like they could kick butt. This is not your average Clanker group. Sometimes I wonder why they haven't explored some seasoned Clone Wars battle droids we could get to like. Heck, if clone troopers can go back, why not some clankers go decent? I could see this unit backing up Waxer and Boil and be part of the good guys.
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Thanks so much, Tamer and LE. Heck, I'm too excited to wait, lol.
Here's another pic.
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/CustomFanatic/Tank2001.jpg)
Thanks so much.
Barry, that tank and droid crew are rocking the house! I love the paint apps!
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Thanks, LE. The gun raises to about 45 degrees, but was in the down position when I snapped the pic. Here's another, with a couple of the guns turned.
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/CustomFanatic/tank004.jpg)
Thanks again. I really appreciate everything.
Thanks, Tamer. It would be cool if they could give a few clankers a recurring part, so that we kinda get to know em.
Thanks so much, Clint.
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OK sweet. That does look great Barry. Nice job with the rusty areas, like I said the weathering is just right.
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nice one mate that looks awesome!!!
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Thanks so much, LE and Trevor. I really appreciate the love.
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thats a great paint app on that tank buddy. I'm loving the weathering on it! Dirty droids are awesome too.
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Thanks so much, Tamer and LE. Heck, I'm too excited to wait, lol.
Thanks so much.
AWESOME! I love the clanker tank! I think it doesn't get enough play =) Great job on the paint apps and the look and feel. Can't wait to see it in natural light outside with some clones to crush :P
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Awesome stuff, dude!! That's gorgeous work!
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Holy Smoke Filled Rooms Batman!
R1.....
That is just too cool....the paint work is just awesome and very skillfully applied, I am really amazed..
The entry's are so vared, this has turned out to be a grerat contest.
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Very nicely done R1BB1T.
Great looking tank and crew, even if they are "clankers"
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superb barry!! do i spy a gun emplacement from the action fleet yavin playset on the tank front?
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thats a great paint app on that tank buddy. I'm loving the weathering on it! Dirty droids are awesome too.
Thanks so much for the kind words, Devin.
Thanks so much, Tamer and LE. Heck, I'm too excited to wait, lol.
Thanks so much.
AWESOME! I love the clanker tank! I think it doesn't get enough play =) Great job on the paint apps and the look and feel. Can't wait to see it in natural light outside with some clones to crush :P
Thanks alot, StenHunter. I really appreciate it. I was hoping to take some outside pix today, but it is waaay too cloudy, with some impending heavy rain.
Thanks again, buddy.
Awesome stuff, dude!! That's gorgeous work!
Thanks, Michael. I'm glad that you like it.
Holy Smoke Filled Rooms Batman!
R1.....
That is just too cool....the paint work is just awesome and very skillfully applied, I am really amazed..
The entry's are so vared, this has turned out to be a grerat contest.
Thanks so much, Jules. I'd give anything if it looked anything like your amazing Falcon.
Thanks again, mate.
Very nicely done R1BB1T.
Great looking tank and crew, even if they are "clankers"
Thanks, Dana. Iwanted to do something different, and I rarely see anyone doing droids, so...
Thanks again.
superb barry!! do i spy a gun emplacement from the action fleet yavin playset on the tank front?
Thanks, Jay. It's very possible that's where that piece came from. Honestly, I just grabbed something from my fodder box that I thought would go well with the tank.
Thanks again, mate.
Thanks again to everyone, and thanks so much for the front page treatment.
I really love this site.
Barry
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looking at your tank again barry I noticed that it has an enlarged top gun mount? what did you use to make the new cannon?
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looking at your tank again barry I noticed that it has an enlarged top gun mount? what did you use to make the new cannon?
Honestly, Devin, I don't have the foggiest idea. After 15 years of heavy collecting, I've amassed a boatload of fodder, and I just picked through some boxes and went with something that would fit.
I put a gun near the upper hatch, which swivels 360 degrees, plus the main barrel swapout and the forward gun, all of which, I'm not positive of the origin.
Sorry about my crappy memory, and thanks for your interest.
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ribit would you do us a favor and get some more close up shots of the guns and added parts? In all honesty I didn't even notice that top gun addition untill you said something!
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Should have new pix up on Sunday. Work has me covered up til then. Sorry for the delay.
Thanks, again, for your interest Devin.
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Guys, that's a cannon from the Hoth Playset I think.
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OK , I got the office cleaned up a bit so I am able to get back to my vehicle project. I have started painting the inside and outside of the shuttle. Here are a few pics...
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0006-8.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0009-5.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0012-3.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0014-2.jpg)
I added some more mesh to the containers and wanted to see what some brown would look like on them. I'm not sure if I will go with it or not, what do you guy's think?
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0015-1.jpg)
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This is gonna be good. Not sure about the brown, might be better black, darker grey, or just leave the original grey color.
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I would say leave it greay and add a light black wash to accent the recesses, Just my 2 cents, either way it's looking awesome
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Here's some outside pix of my entry.
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/CustomFanatic/Outsidetank2001.jpg)
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/CustomFanatic/Outsidetank2003.jpg)
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/CustomFanatic/Outsidetank2007.jpg)
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/CustomFanatic/Outsidetank2008.jpg)
Thanks to everyone for looking.
Barry
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This thing looks like it could give the clones a pounding!
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Looking great Barry. Thanks for the new shots. I love this tank!
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barry as a clone lover mate it pains me to say this but your AAT and droids looks utterly shi......flippin' bloody awesome!!!!!!!!!(dammit! i know they are seppies but i just cant help but praise awesome work!! bah!)
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wraith, without the seps there would be no clones.... justify it that way ;)
Great job barry, I love it! that swivel gun on top is perfect
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Barry, your tank and droids somehow look even better out in the sunlight. Thanks for these additional shots.
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Thanks to everyone for all of the praise. With so many amazing entries in this contest, it was alot of fun just to try and keep up.
Everyone has really showed some incredible vehicles, and I thank you all for letting me participate with such legendary customizers.
Thanks again.
Barry
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YAY! I am done with the inside of this ship. This will be the last time you see the interior this clear. All I have to do is glue in the windows and the top will be put on for good. I am getting close to rapping this thing up.
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0007-6.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0004-13.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0003-11.jpg)
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Wow, thats some small detail, bet that took awhile! Looks great.
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ls, I LOVE that rusty dirty floor board! that is some amazing detail in the interior of that ship, that is shaping up amazingly! I can't wait to see it complete and put together.
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LS,
You devil....that is awesome!
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Looking good, L.E. you have been hard at work on this one. Those control panels still astound me and I like the dirty look of the floor. I had to throw this one onto the fp again.
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As expected, your vehicle is awesome, LE.
Maybe, for our next contest, we make a rule that LE has to make his entry while wearing, oh, I dunno, let's say boxing gloves, to somewhat level the playing field. ;D
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Looking amazing there LE! I'm really regretting my choice, as I think mine is last place material! That's ok though, because it's been FUN to do! I just have to put the finishing touches on mine and I'll be ready to go!
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I'm really regretting my choice, as I think mine is last place material! That's ok though, because it's been FUN to do! I just have to put the finishing touches on mine and I'll be ready to go!
Phatty, your tank looks great. Don't even talk like that. Besides, I've already got that last place spot reserved for myself.
Everyone's work is amazing, and you are right about the fun. I look forward to more of these contests, as well as seeing the finished pix of your entry.
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Thanks for all the kind words guys. The biggest factor in a project like this is the fodder you have to work with. This has been a great way of me thinning out some of my greeblies and helping/making me organize stuff as I go. It will be easier the next time now that I have labeled most of my bins and cups that hold everything. I am glad Devon put this on or I would have never made this thing, it has been a lot of fun. Hey Pat don't short change your tank, it came out awesome! You have done a great job on it and I would say everyone has enjoyed seeing everyones submission come together.
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man, I really haven't been keeping up with this thread and I really should have been. :-[
awesome work, Ribbit! That is a new and unique look for the battle droids that I think I totally prefer over the movies' tan and maroon droids. Plus the weathering is perfect IMO. And I love the AAT tanks, I have since 1999, but you really improved on it by souping up the arsenal at its disposal so it is more imposing now. Imagine those droids and those tanks occupying Naboo in TPM chasing Gungans and Naboo all over the place, what a kick ass image that makes for!
Here's some outside pix of my entry.
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/CustomFanatic/Outsidetank2001.jpg)
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Thanks so much, bro. I'm definitely not worthy, but I really appreciate your praise, night force cynic.
r1bb1t
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Thanks so much, bro. I'm definitely not worthy,
bullshit
you are and you proved with those pictures of Trade Federation infantry might
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Thanks, JD. Coming from you, it really means alot. Thanks again.
Barry
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good, hope you can belive it now too, barry! be proud
whatever the next contest is, I'm actually hoping it's something I can get involved in. can't make any guarantees but i'd certainly like to join in because I don't care about the prizes or winning, I just want to have a project I can show off alongside the work of other great customizers.
boardwide challenges RULE!
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Well this upcomming contest will be conprised of 2 elements and will be encouraged for everyone wishing to enter, it's not about the prize but it's about the fun, It should appeal to alot of people, only a few more weeks until it is announced.
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yup I'm in the hobby for the fun of it and the artistry behind it, contests are no different
wait, a few weeks till the announcement? egads
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Or perhalps Wraithnine will have some spoilers up on his youtube channel soon.
Biggest thing with this new contest is secrecy, all entries are to remain classified until the reveil, No sneak peaks, WIPS, total silence :) Everyone is eligible and your vote counts in picking the winner,
Now on the current topic of this contest, I am not going to get my entry done, but will have to finish it up sooner or later anyway, Shame I was excited about this one, but time just isn't on my side.
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Hey Spud so when is this contest over? Is it Dec 1 or Jan 1? I know we had talked about extending it. Also for the next contest can we get an official release date? I can't wait to hear the details.
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The next contest is officlially starting Dec 1st, it will be announced then and will run til Jan 31st.
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i am on the edge of my seat waiting for the news
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this contest is suposed to end dec.1st. We didn't extend it further than that if I remember right.
Once the date is in I'll put the entries together into a voting thread and everyone will vote. popular vote wins a custom signature banner with their custom prominantly featured.
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I doubt I will finish mine entry but anyhow I will show what I was building, My concept was a heavey artillery piece, The Joe Whale had the entire back section cut off and I was going to build a trooper carrier type housing around it. IE an US bradley, the missle box was taken from a despoiler with a custom back box added to it out of stryrene, lasers are from a FLAK, fron small gun is a night ravens top gun, I left the rounded hull as in my mind it offered a deflective surface rather than a reactive square side.
anyhow here is my monstrosity
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Looking good so far. Come on now you have a long weekend to work on this and finish it up by next week. At least try, I am pullin for ya.
I was also wondering if anyone else had a vehicle in the works we have not seen yet?
It will be down to the wire on my entry as well. I have to put it all together and weather everything but the cargo hold.
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Wow Wayne, I like it! I hope you finish it, even if it doesn't get in for the contest!
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I'll finish it sooner or later, if the weather cooperates I will get some paint on it, the trooper section may not get done or I may change direction
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I started one, haven't shown any WIPPics of it yet... Kinda stuck on exactly what to do with it.
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dang... i've always wanted a whale... :( it looks great! can't wait to see it finished. Don't rush it just for the contest, but it'd be cool if you could enter it!
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Wayne, that's one hell of a start, and I agree: You can finish by the deadline with this LONG weekend we have ahead of us! It looks killer so far!
Michael, you GOTTA get them WIP pics up! I'm dying to see what you're coming up with!
As for mine, I have to go make up some stickers for it and it'll be finished. Still regretting my choice, but I did like how it turned out, for the most part. After the contest, I may tear it apart and do it all over again...
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Wayne, don't stop now! You're off to a great start, buddy.
Doc, I shudder to think what you've got behind the curtain, after that last contest's awesome entry.
I think everyone may have to burn the candle at both ends a little, but it's possible to meet the deadline. I'm pullin for you guys.
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awright, dangit. WIPPics follow.
The parts: You may recognize this as the "beach raider" hovercraft from the CORPS! line of action toys carried by WalMart, amongst others. The two-tone blue "pseudo-flage" was utterly hideous. Anything would be better! I set out to create that "anything" as an experiment. The cockpit "tub" and all the lower hull/plenum-skirts were left black. That's a classic sci-fi color - hard to go wrong there. IF the upper deck had been larger, I would have taken a shot at the AAC-1 from the Battlefront franchise and mounted the missile-racks from a Hailfire droid. Well, it wasn't and I didn't feel up to trying to create the requisite deck on my first effort, so I just left it as-is. I'll be going for the UCAV style from the old D6 SWRPG instead. I mean, the toy is already loaded with forward-firing weapons! I may leave the pop-up triple missile launcher in or I may pull it for cargo-space. The hover/thrust-engines have to go - or at least undergo heavy modification. But that's the name of the game - "customize"!
So, the upper deck parts got primered with a spray-can of primer gray from Wally World. Once that had dried, I set to with Krylon's Ultra-Flat OD Green from its camouflage line. That's where we are in this pic.
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So I decided I wanted large-ish swaths of camo colors. Figured I could try out an idea I had on the large upper hatch. I broke out the rubber cement and applied it liberally across the top of the hatch. Once it dried (more or less - I think it may have still been partly wet!), I came back with the Khaki can from the same line (Fig1). Once the paint was dry (again, more or less), I applied some more rubber cement, trying to cover just a bit of the khaki, so as to leave a rather thinner line of paint covered this time. Once it sorta dried, I pulled out the Brown from the camo line and laid into it heavily (fig2) and let it dry all afternoon. Now, hopefully, you have seen the pattern - base coat, apply a lot of rubber cement to protect large areas of that color, apply accent color, apply more rubber cement to protect some of the light accent color, apply last color over everything. Now, you start peeling away the rubber cement and hopefully your result looks something like fig3! I found using a strip of masking tape helps remove the rubber cement. Once I pulled it all off, I was left with a fairly decent camo pattern (fig4).
Tomorrow, I'll either use rubber cement on the upper hull or I'll mummify the bloody thing in masking tape!! I think the cockpit tub will get a shot of khaki paint, just because it is HIDEOUS to have to ride to war in something that shade of blue!!! ;D
I'll start early and track my progress in pics, just so y'all can see what to NOT do, if nothing else!
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Lookin good and that's a nifty trick with the rubber cement, I will have to give that a try some time.
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Wayne, your Whale looks cool and it is a beast of a vehicle. Even if you don't make the deadline, I gotta see what this thing looks like finished. You have put alot of work into it so far.
Doc, I like what you have going on and I don't think I have heard of anyone using that glue trick before although I really like the result.
Good job to both of you guys.
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what exactly do you mean as "rubber cement".. hot glue?
what was the original corps vehicle? A hovercraft? I havn't ever seen that one in the store, any chance you have a reference pic of the original?
that cammo patern looks good. I can't wait to see it finished!
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You've never used rubber cement? :o It's the stuff most of us used in kindergarten to make fake boogers. ::) I'll take a pic of the bottle and see if I took a pic of the base vehicle. ;)
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elmers glue?....
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Oh, this is going to take some time....
No, no - that is "white glue" or just "glue." Then you had "paste" - which was like chunky white glue with a brush in the lid. Apparently, this was intended as a snack-food, as so many people seem to have eaten the paste. I did not. No one explained to me it was actually a snack-food, cunningly disguised as a school supply so as to evade the detection of teachers. Then you had "rubber cement." It came in an amber (brown) bottle, also with a brush in the lid. I believe the bottle was colored to prevent kids from seeing what the material inside looked like. Had I seen it first, I would have most assuredly NOT have smeared that "disgusting snot-glue" on *my* art projects!! Rubber Cement has the benefit of NOT seeping into paper/cardboard/construction-paper/et al to form a molecular bond between the two surfaces. Instead, thanks to an adhesive property copied from the element mercury, rubber cement sets up in a tacky "sponge" or "booger" on your paper's surface, providing a much more temporary solution for binding art projects together.
It does, however, seem to have taken after mercury in another very important way - it gets EVERYWHERE. When you pull the brush out of the bottle, strands of the adhesive instantly teleport outward a distance of at least five feet. Any and every surface it likely to attract it, but it will most likely be encountered on the *fronts* of the two objects you wanted to fasten together. The next most likely place it will be encountered is on the hands of every child in the room, regardless of whether they were involved in the art project or not, and hanging from the noses of most of the boys. The next most likely place you will encounter it is in the hair of the most hair-vain girl in class. In fact, the amount of rubber cement you are likely to encounter in the girl's hair is directly proportional to how loudly she can squeal.
However, rubber cement is GREAT for making things stick to each other until you want them to come apart - or until you try to give mom the gorgeous present you made in art class today. At that point, the flapping of a butterfly's wings in Zimbabwe will dislodge the piece of construction paper you coated with half a bottle of rubber cement in Texas.
So, my friends, I hope this has served as a better explanation of Rubber Cement!
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ok yep... that pretty much clears it up.
btw... I knew what it was ;)
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Here's the current stage of the project...
ETA: I'll do up a series of pics over in my Vehicles thread...assuming I ever started one! :-X
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:o that camo is SCHWEET!!!!!!!
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Turning out very nice, the pattern is one of the best I ever saw on a vehicle
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Boy Doc, between this and CC's camo he has going on that LAAT I don't know that I have seen finer. Well, lets not forget Clint, but it looks great.
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Thanks, guys! I posted a string of WIP shots over in my vehicle thread, just to keep the contest thread tidy. I haven't found a shot of the unmodded vehicle, but I'm liking it enough that I may buy another one to turn into a civvie landspeeder. Maybe a police cruiser or something.
Oh, no... there went the wheels turning!!! ::)
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A police cruiser, eh? Could be a blade runner cruiser varient.
That camo job is killer, buddy.
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Here is my entry.
It is a GAR Battle Suit. Originally repainted and modded from an Avatar Movie AMP suit.
Hope you like it.
There are more pics in my vehicle thread, and I'll also post a link to all the WIP pics there as well.
Thanks!
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dang that looks good stenhunter. I passed up getting one of these the other day at TRU... that double bladed gunship looks pretty sweet in that avatar line as well... hard to pass up.
man... there are so many good entries in this contest! it'll be hard to pick just one when we finally vote!
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That turned out pretty cool looking, Sten! That weathering looks spot on. How bout some more shots of the driver?
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Very slick Sten!
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That is one sweet looking custom Sten!! i just saw the trailer for this movie it looks pretty cool i hope we aussies get those toys!! ...ahem i mean collectibles........
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That turned out pretty cool looking, Sten! That weathering looks spot on. How bout some more shots of the driver?
I'll take a pic of his backpack, and weapon in the morning.
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Doc, that camo is outta this world. Fantastic job on that.
Stenhunter, your entry looks awesome, and I love that trooper. Great work!
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I replied in your thread Sten but had to say again here how awesome your entry is. That weathering is very realistic.
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Just got this done tonight. Here is my entry.
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0027.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0025.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0031.jpg)
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(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0040.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0046.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0050.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0053.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0047.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0020.jpg)
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I am sure you know that thing is sweet. The final reveal is truly awe-inspiring.
If I didnt follow the build all the way through, I would wonder how you buikt such a thing...
Luckily we all know. Lots of great Ideas.
That is just unbelievable.
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WOW JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME!!!!
we have been watch this custom come to fruit and i must say that this has blossomed...what a beautiful looking Ground vehicle L.S outstanding paint apps mate
let the voting commence!!!
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Stupified would best describe what I'm feelin right now, L.E.. My goodness, dude! Damn, I knew that your entry was gonna be incredible, but I didn't realize it was gonna be THAT FREAKIN INCREDIBLE!
WOW, what creativity! I love everything about it, from the awesome paint to the interior, the removable parts to the overall build and everything in between.
What vision you must have! Man, you got it right down to the wire, on this contest, but I had faith in you.
Outstanding!
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VERY AWESOME! Are those custom pilots in the front?
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That really turned out looking pretty sweet.. to be honest, around the middle of the WIP pics.. I was getting nervous, wondering if you were adding too much too late.. but you pulled it off and I love all the moving/removable/usable parts on it.. too cool, this should be interesting in the end.
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LE, that is fantastic! Tomorrow, I am taking mine outside to get some pics in nature, and then I'll be submitting mine at the deadline!
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awesome job on the shuttle transport!! It came out looking better than any hasbro toy maker could do!
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man LE... that is amazing! I knew it would be, but wow, my jaw is on the floor.
this lot of custom vehicles has been amazing to see! it's like you guys just came from nowhere with some of these! amazing!
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Maybe I should just go stop that pic upload I finally managed to get started... NICE work!!
Photobucket is taking two forevers to accept my pics.
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Doc use Flickr i find that very easy to use mate http://www.flickr.com/
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or you could use deviantart and have another place to get exposure with your customs instead of just the forums... deviantart has a small, but growing customizing/model building community...
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All of your hard work really paid off, LE. That transport is truely a thing of wonder. I love the functionality of the removable parts and accessable interior. Those pilots are cool also. Your paint looks perfect. This reminds me of something you would see in damnation ally or a battlestar galactica episode.
You really put your heart into this one.
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I'll likely have to change, Trev. Thanks for the suggestion.
HERE'S THE UCAV!!!
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aww man that is beautiful doc. very very well done! I love it!
looks 100 times better than mine will! lol
I like the colored sensor pods on the front of the windshield. did you paint the detail/ control pannels on the inside? can we get a close up of the interior?
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I painted the details, yah. Let me see what I can do about a closeup...
*sigh* Photobucket is being an arse, so I'm starting a flickr acct...
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looks 100 times better than mine will! lol
No kidding, :)
Man, that is the best camo job I've see...and on a site with Clint, that is a compliment.
I gotta say, I"m gonna vote for LS, wow. It takes a lot to stand out on this board, with so many creative types, but that little tank is wonderful.
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Let's see if this worked. I borrowed space on dad's website, since flickr didn't want to finish uploading the pic EITHER!
click here for even bigger (http://twolanememories.tripod.com/michael/089.JPG)
(http://twolanememories.tripod.com/michael/089.JPG)
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Unbelivable Doc! Man, that paint job on the exterior turned out outstanding! Thanks for the close up shot of the interior as those paint apps really bring the detail out.
I want one of these.
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Ok, I'm really not happy with my final product, but I'll live with it for now! Here are my final entries!
(http://www.imperialshipyards.net/Contests/militarygroundvehicle/finished1.JPG)
(http://www.imperialshipyards.net/Contests/militarygroundvehicle/finished2.JPG)
(http://www.imperialshipyards.net/Contests/militarygroundvehicle/finished3.JPG)
(http://www.imperialshipyards.net/Contests/militarygroundvehicle/finished4.JPG)
(http://www.imperialshipyards.net/Contests/militarygroundvehicle/finished5.JPG)
(http://www.imperialshipyards.net/Contests/militarygroundvehicle/finished6.JPG)
(http://www.imperialshipyards.net/Contests/militarygroundvehicle/finished7.JPG)
(http://www.imperialshipyards.net/Contests/militarygroundvehicle/finished8.JPG)
(http://www.imperialshipyards.net/Contests/militarygroundvehicle/finished9.JPG)
(http://www.imperialshipyards.net/Contests/militarygroundvehicle/finished1o.JPG)
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phatty it looks great! those helmets definately need to be painted up to match though, they just look too unfinished... BUT since this contest is about the vehicle, not the figures it doesn't realy matter I guess! I love that so many have used the republic fighter tanks as that is what I originally wanted this contest to be on...
but I'm glad we changed it, so many other great customs have just come out of the woodwork!
doc the inside looks as good as the outside!
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Oh, the helmets were only placed on them so they didnt appear headless! I haven't even begun to paint them up yet! As for my entry, it's the coloring that I'm regretting. Not to mention, I never did get the lights to work! I think the weathering and rusting came out great, and I'm very happy with that, I just wish it had all come together as it did in my mind!
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Some great entries are rolling in. Phatty the tank turned out great. Doc the finished product looks amazing. I can't say enough about how awesome that camo paint ap is. The interior is very well done as well. Also thanks for the nice comments on my entry. Clint, I did indeed put everything I had into it. Anyone else have an entry?
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Pat, your tank turned out nicely. It looks great in those outside shots that you took. Man, look at those resin helmets just waiting for some paint.
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Here is mine,
Not complete but done enough for now,
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Wow, so many more awesome entries! Very cool, all around. All of these fit sooooo well in the Star Wars universe.
Doc, dig the hell outta that paint. Love it. I don't know what all you did on the modding, but I really think it's hella cool.
Phatty, your tank looks great. That paint job looks nicely done, from one end to the other.. Can't wait to see it when you're finished with everything.
Wayne, I really love the hover craft, and that speeder bike on the back.....priceless. Love everything on it.
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Oh Yeah! I love that you threw that speeder bike on there, Wayne. That is one cool looking vehicle, dude.
You all should be proud as all of these vehicles turned out great.
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Aw, man!! I wanted to build an AAC-1 from Battlefront - well, I can see NOW that combining a Whale with something else like the new Joe gunship chopper (the Apache-clone) for the tandem-seating will be the way to go. I think it'll end up a bit bigger than in the game, but would look GREAT!
Great job on everyone's entries!
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Awesome Sarge, I was hoping you would get it in. It looks great and I love what you did on the back. The speeder on the deck is a great touch. I can't wait to see the round up.
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OH WOW i cant believe how many entry's came in at the last minute!!! congrats on getting them done guys!!
they are all awesome looking customs and i can not wait to see them all on one page to go thru and admire each and every one's entry....
congrats to every one who entered and Well Bloody done Cobbers lol..... let the voting begin
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yep, guess we'd better lock this thread up... or at least make sure everyone realizes submiting is over.... we will get a voting thread up soon... I think clint is going to help me out with that.
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Actually Pat says he has something fancy in mind that he is working on for the voting and exhibition of the entries. Stay tuned.
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Are they all in? If so, lock this thread down and I'll get started with it all!
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I believe they are all in, thanks pat! I appreciate it, fancy is even better! can't wait.
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OK
This thread is locked
If anyone needs to submit the entry, send them to staff@imperialshipyards.net with Militray Custom entry as the header