Topic: Imperial AT Hauler "Star Wars: Solo" for 3.75" figures

[WhillsScholar]

Here is my "Hasbro style" AT-Hauler finished. For a lot more pictures:

https://imgur.com/gallery/DKzVj1y

If you're building an AT-Hauler from my plans, the above link has images showing updates and tips on finishing and painting your toy.

If you want to kit-bash your own AT-Hauler Pilot figure from my design:

https://imgur.com/uyNwmSC

The templates and building plans:

https://www.mediafire.com/file/k3y70hbgcyq5c1k/AT-Hauler_Kit.zip/


This is a prototype for my take on the Imperial AT Hauler from Solo. It's made from cardboard (Amazon boxes), paperboard, wood coffee stirrers, toothpicks, and clear plastic from a food container. It's held together mostly with tape, which allows me to make adjustments and tweaks during this test-build stage.
















Unlike the 1-18 scale U-wing I designed and built last year,  this AT Hauler is a handheld toy. The original vehicle has two pilot seats, but my AT Hauler is a single-seater. It is 1-42 scale (which is also the same scale of Hasbro's U-wing for 3.75" figures). The length of the Hauler's arms is 18".

It features a claw mechanism to grab, hold and release Hasbro's AT-DT walker. I don't own this walker toy, since it hasn't been released yet. But the claw is designed to fit around the cab of the AT-DT with a figure seated in it.

Another toyetic feature: The catwalk is held in place by the claw mechanism. So you can remove the catwalk and use it as a separate playset component.

Like my 1-18 scale U-wing, I intend to release the templates and building plan photos for this AT Hauler for free.

I decided to release photos of what I've made so far -- in case Hasbro announces their own AT Hauler for 3.75" figures later this week at San Diego Comic Con. If they do, I may stop work on my version, and release plans for what I've designed so far.

More photos:
https://imgur.com/a/DKzVj1y

Photos of Hasbro's AT-DT walker:
http://www.rebelscum.com/Imperial-AT-DT-Walker-Solo-Star-Wars-Universe-Hasbro.asp

My 1-18 scale U-wing:
https://imgur.com/a/VCxsf

[Tamer]

Wow, talk about unhinging my ole jaw. This is fantastic.

Off to share.

[Starchaser]

Looking spectacular so far. Thanks for sharing.

[(SID)]

very cool stuff. makes no sense why Hasbro didn't make this in the Solo line. I mean  they offered only the falcon in different scales? then only mid-sized vehicles?

yours is soo well assembled it looks just as good as a production prototype. Going to have to try your plans at some point.


Thanks for sharing. cannot wait to see it painted. 

[larifari]

Love this!!

[glorbes]

That's a really great looking proof of concept, and seems perfectly in line with a reasonable Hasbro scaling. 

[Darth More]

Your cardboard projects never fail to impress! I really like the concept of the AT Hauler and its reception by fans seems to be very good, too! I might work with cardboard for future projects as well. Back in the days I used mostly shoe boxes to build houses for my playmobil figures.
It's amazing how you even include movable parts in your models! This prototype looks very promising!
Is there any reference material besides online resources, yet? I got the official book of SOLO by DK and must say, I'm quite disappointed by it.

I'm looking forward to seeing this project continue!

- Philipp

[FialaFernbrugg]

I'm always impressed by cardboard models.
Your AT Hauler is really a masterpiece.
Excellent work.

[WhillsScholar]

UPDATE:

I'm still here and working on this! Right now, I'm finishing up the decal sheets...





I recently bought the Hasbro AT-DT Walker toy. So I've been testing and refining the claw design of my AT-Hauler to grab and carry it.

Hoping to get a Rio Durant figure. Would like to see if he can sit in the pilot seat that I designed and inside head of the AT-Hauler. But things might be a little tight for him in the cockpit (just like a typical Hasbro SW vehicle for 3.75" ).

[FialaFernbrugg]

The decals look great so far.
I can't wait to see some pics of you AT Hauler together with the Hasbro AT-DT.

[Tamer]

Very nice. I need to pick me up one of those ATs myself. Off to share the update.

[WhillsScholar]

Here's another quick update on the current progress toward the final build, which I hope to finish soon. I will release the templates, decals and building plans. And, yes, this AT-Hauler toy will be compatible with Hasbro's AT-DT Walker -- grabbing, carrying and releasing it, just as you see the AT-Hauler do in SOLO.

[Tamer]

Very nice. This is one great project. I still need to get my hands on an AT-DT.

Off to share.

[WhillsScholar]

[Tamer]

Wow, looks perfect in scale to me!

Off to share.