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212th artillery support Tie Bomber WIP
« on: May 13, 2012, 06:22:50 AM »
Hello I'm new to this great forum, I've watched from afar for a while now and have gained much inspiration from the stunning work I've seen on these pages.
I've been a fan of star wars since I was a five year old being taken to see A New Hope in 77 and over the years as a youngster was bought a lot of the original figures and vehicles, sadly these were all given away by my mother and all I have left from those days are my Yoda and Han Solo (ESB be spin outfit).
I've been collecting vintage action man (G I joe in the US) and didn't think I'd venture into collecting/customising Star Wars as room and money are always a consideration.
This changed last Christmas when shopping for presents for my nieces in a toy shop.
I looked at a Clone Wars Commander Cody figure, and on a whim bought it, after being much impressed with the figure the next day I bought a classic stormtrooper, this became a daily occurrence and since dec last year my collection has boomed.
I enjoy customising and weathering toys and I hope to show the fruits of my labour in these pages,
First off a test

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Re: New to forum (snow speeder repaInt)
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2012, 06:28:14 AM »
Aha success
Above us a snow speeder I purchased off the bay to customise, it is finished and I'll try and take some better pictures below are the results including a refurb and fitting of a more detailed cockpit




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Re: New to forum (snow speeder repaInt)
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2012, 08:11:14 AM »
bump, welcome to ISY. I like the paint job already. And you sir have your first post on our front page.

I am taking it you are not from the US, what country by chance?

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Re: New to forum (snow speeder repaInt)
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2012, 08:22:41 AM »
Mucho thanks for the front page
I'm from the UK based in London

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Re: New to forum (snow speeder repaInt)
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2012, 08:23:47 AM »
Mucho thanks for the front page
I'm from the UK based in London

Very nice. I have quite a few UK Collecting Friends. Look forward to seeing more of your work.

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Re: New to forum (snow speeder repaInt)
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2012, 03:30:06 PM »
Great job! That vehicle is spot on. ;D ;D
My ebay  http://www.ebay.com/usr/zacha-mann?_trksid=p2047675.l2559   My collection and some new customs are there. Check it out


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Re: New to forum (snow speeder repaInt)
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2012, 03:39:36 PM »
WOW.  Awesome job on the snowspeeder!  Welcome to The Yards!

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Re: New to forum (snow speeder repaInt)
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2012, 06:26:43 PM »
Really great looking Snowspeeder! I am a big fan of vehicle mods and repaints so I hope to see more from you!

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Re: New to forum (snow speeder repaInt)
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2012, 12:09:45 AM »
Hello Bump

Great work on the Speeder and welcome to the yards! I'm another UK member and ex-Londoner (although I still work there!)

Look forward to seeing more of your work!

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Re: New to forum (snow speeder repaInt)
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2012, 09:45:17 AM »
Nice work on the speeder, that's my next project, welcome to the forum

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Re: New to forum (snow speeder repaInt)
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2012, 11:39:08 PM »
awesome weathering!
welcome to the yards :)

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Re: New to forum (snow speeder repaInt)
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2012, 10:53:43 AM »
Really dig this speeder, nice work on the weathering! Welcome to the Yards. ;D

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212th artillery support Tie Bomber WIP
« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2012, 02:10:42 PM »
Almost finished, when complete I 'll get out my camera to take some better pics



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Re: 212th artillery support Tie Bomber WIP
« Reply #13 on: May 16, 2012, 02:20:19 PM »
Nice lookin' bomber WiP - am sooo jealous - I actually am actively searchin for a pair of TIE bomber hulls & a a set of Lambda class tri-wings for an "ugly" custom... nice job!!!
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Re: 212th artillery support Tie Bomber WIP
« Reply #14 on: May 17, 2012, 12:23:32 AM »
Cool deal man! Love the yellow "caution!" paint scheme!

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