ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented)

Rats · 12-15-2011, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedimaster

Anyone wanna sell me a paper weight?

Ohhh yeah, me too....!!

Guy Cowen · 12-19-2011, 09:19 AM

Its landed, sadly I feel way too ill to be reviewing it for Fixen but will as soon as I'm on my feet. It really is stunning though and is already in a pose to die for.

Felix, your are a legend mate.

Flixen · 12-19-2011, 12:27 PM

Thanks for the compliment!
I'll send u a PM regarding the AT-AT armature.

Edit: your Message storage is full, couldent send the PM.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonsieurTox

You did an awesome job ! The parts looks awesome, I'll commission you to make the AT-AT parts I cant make myself if you're OK !

Flixen · 12-19-2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timeslip

As far as polished, they do get painted right? I see this as a waste of a step.
George

The Parts are not polished, i think that is just the flash.

Flixen · 12-19-2011, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qcfoundry

ok...
trying not to get offended, but I did put some energy into the V2 so I'm a little sensitive when it comes to her. i never expected her to be perfect, but didn't think she was that bad.

as for the surface texture, i don't remember hearing this much grief when it was first produced. i don't really remember doing it, but looking at her beside me now, i can tell i took some sanding to this texture to smooth it out. i'm pretty sure i didn't take a file to it, but likely 200 grit paper....and now it has the bite of something akin to 450 grit paper. as for the V3, (and please don't take this the wrong way felix) look at the "lateral thigh" piece (first leg piece adjacent to the chassis). i can clearly see milling circles on that piece. these pieces are milled...not laser cut. thats kinda par for the course to my knowledge.

Forst i have to say thank u very mutch for letting me use your plans!!!
And thanks all of u how worked on them!!!
And I Hope i dient offend u!!!
All i whanted is an armature for my self.
To be honest, i never checked which version of the plans i had.
So im a little confused about witch Version is witch. I guess my Parts are a Version 2 as well. I. Made only minor changes to it, and only because couldent to it the other Way.
Regarding the finish, i dont have access to a lasercuter. That's why i used a cnc mill.

Any way sorry again.
Regards Felix

joewhite · 12-29-2011, 01:27 PM

I just received the armature! Big thanks goes out to Felix!

Just to be honest, there are a few things that are different from the SS frame, like the type of allen screws and a couple of very minor items. Overall, it's a work of art, in my opinion, and I will be very happy building this model!!

Joe

timeslip · 12-29-2011, 04:52 PM

WOW!! That is awesome!
George

ralphee · 12-30-2011, 08:53 AM

Now thats an armature, great pics Joe, cant wait to see you chucking kit parts at it!

lee

joewhite · 01-02-2012, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphee

Now thats an armature, great pics Joe, cant wait to see you chucking kit parts at it!

lee

That's if I can ever stop playing with damn thing! Haha!

But seriously, I've already cut the panels for the head. I'll have to start my own thread and stop hijacking Guy's. Speaking of Guy, are you feeling better? I know you had been sick.

Joe

Guy Cowen · 01-06-2012, 12:06 PM

Thanks Joe, was a killer bug I had over Xmas, on the mend now though thanks. I'm on a back burner for a while as my toys got packed away for Xmas and I dont think I'll have any time to get em out till mid Feb.

I've a few small issues with my armature that am hoping to et nailed with Felix when he's back from Hi Vacation, nothing major but worth sorting. Trouble is I dont know what to work on when I get some time, my Entex castings arrived today for the slave.

I cant wait to get cracking on anything to be honest.

Guy Cowen · 03-06-2012, 06:18 PM

At last, I'm getting some work done on this build. Its been an age since I touched anything and am pretty stoked to get going again. Legs first, better to work up than down. Thanks again to Felix for sorting me out.

Guy Cowen · 03-07-2012, 02:31 PM

Small update from last night, I've got most of the thigh parts ready to fit and hopefully this will happen tonight.

3d-builder · 03-07-2012, 05:10 PM

WOW I don't think I could cover that with plastic.......would be cool
to have one finished with the body armature inside. Then have another
body armature to display next to it to show whats going on underneath!

Guy Cowen · 03-10-2012, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3d-builder

WOW I don't think I could cover that with plastic.......would be cool
to have one finished with the body armature inside. Then have another
body armature to display next to it to show whats going on underneath!

Agreed Mike mate, it is almost a shame to not have a display version of the Armature, sadly this one is destined for a plastic bath.

ralphee · 03-10-2012, 05:12 AM

Looking Fowl buddy

.

lee

Guy Cowen · 03-10-2012, 06:58 AM

Cheers mate, I'm trying my best not to refer to other build threads with this and am def not going to anal with placement. I dont get much time these days so just getting this built is a pleasure in itself.

More to follow

ralphee · 03-10-2012, 10:56 AM

Mate i hear ya, im all but done with rivet counting, sure, i want the right parts etc, but getting every rivet fitted just isnt my game anymore, "its a model, it looks about right....im happy, go bug somebody else" LOL.

Cant wait to see more bud, im sure its going to look just like all the other ATST's around here, unique, and superb!

lee

joewhite · 03-10-2012, 12:02 PM

Oh stop...you guys are just being modest.

It's the years of honing your craft that the perfection simply flows without thought. I know I've been inspired many times, and will continue to be, by you guys' builds and acute attention to detail.

Me personally, I've invested too much that I will be anal even if it means copying some of the imperfections in the ILM models.

Guy, that shot of the head attached looks awesome! More please!

Joe

Guy Cowen · 03-10-2012, 04:33 PM

Cheers Lee, Joe

More shots of where its at tonight, I've broken the back of the body build now and without too much head scratching..... Now to find those Matilda parts...Hmmmmm I know I put em somewhere???

MonsieurTox · 03-10-2012, 04:37 PM

Looking great Guy ! Glad to see you back

Guy Cowen · 03-10-2012, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonsieurTox

Looking great Guy ! Glad to see you back

Thanks Julien Mate, Its good to be back, and good to be tinkering again

The Head's aren't mounted yet, just resting in place.

3d-builder · 03-11-2012, 12:28 AM

Looking excellent bro.......i found the Matilda parts for you they were in Venezuela!!

Harry Belafonte. Matilda - YouTube

Guy Cowen · 03-14-2012, 08:08 PM

Cheers Mike, thankfully I found the correct Matilda parts as the ones you've suggested are slightly too Musical

Had a little go at the legs again today, I'm a bit gutted as my Vosper parts are from a built and painted kit and didn't come free without a struggle and some slight damage....better than spending £50 though!

I also trimmed the C600 panel too short but hey...... I like it

moffeaton · 03-14-2012, 10:33 PM

Love it! And that damaged head is VERY well done. Envy over here...

Talos · 03-14-2012, 11:51 PM

That chicken's coming out /very/ nice!

I've always been fond of the ESB version of that design. The leg proportions are nice. Was there ever a reason given for the differences in the RotJ one? I presume it was to accommodate the full-size prop?

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12-19-2011, 09:19 AM	#277
Guy Cowen Guy Staff Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,582	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) Its landed, sadly I feel way too ill to be reviewing it for Fixen but will as soon as I'm on my feet. It really is stunning though and is already in a pose to die for. Felix, your are a legend mate.

12-29-2011, 01:27 PM	#281
joewhite Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 394	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) I just received the armature! Big thanks goes out to Felix! Just to be honest, there are a few things that are different from the SS frame, like the type of allen screws and a couple of very minor items. Overall, it's a work of art, in my opinion, and I will be very happy building this model!! Joe

12-29-2011, 04:52 PM	#282
timeslip Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mega City Chicago Posts: 200	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) WOW!! That is awesome! George

12-30-2011, 08:53 AM	#283
ralphee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Birmingham,England. Posts: 4,614	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) Now thats an armature, great pics Joe, cant wait to see you chucking kit parts at it! lee

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01-06-2012, 12:06 PM	#285
Guy Cowen Guy Staff Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,582	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) Thanks Joe, was a killer bug I had over Xmas, on the mend now though thanks. I'm on a back burner for a while as my toys got packed away for Xmas and I dont think I'll have any time to get em out till mid Feb. I've a few small issues with my armature that am hoping to et nailed with Felix when he's back from Hi Vacation, nothing major but worth sorting. Trouble is I dont know what to work on when I get some time, my Entex castings arrived today for the slave. I cant wait to get cracking on anything to be honest.

03-06-2012, 06:18 PM	#286
Guy Cowen Guy Staff Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,582	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) At last, I'm getting some work done on this build. Its been an age since I touched anything and am pretty stoked to get going again. Legs first, better to work up than down. Thanks again to Felix for sorting me out.

03-07-2012, 02:31 PM	#287
Guy Cowen Guy Staff Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,582	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) Small update from last night, I've got most of the thigh parts ready to fit and hopefully this will happen tonight.

03-07-2012, 05:10 PM	#288
3d-builder Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,394	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) WOW I don't think I could cover that with plastic.......would be cool to have one finished with the body armature inside. Then have another body armature to display next to it to show whats going on underneath!

03-10-2012, 05:12 AM	#290
ralphee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Birmingham,England. Posts: 4,614	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) Looking Fowl buddy . lee

03-10-2012, 06:58 AM	#291
Guy Cowen Guy Staff Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,582	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) Cheers mate, I'm trying my best not to refer to other build threads with this and am def not going to anal with placement. I dont get much time these days so just getting this built is a pleasure in itself. More to follow

03-10-2012, 10:56 AM	#292
ralphee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Birmingham,England. Posts: 4,614	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) Mate i hear ya, im all but done with rivet counting, sure, i want the right parts etc, but getting every rivet fitted just isnt my game anymore, "its a model, it looks about right....im happy, go bug somebody else" LOL. Cant wait to see more bud, im sure its going to look just like all the other ATST's around here, unique, and superb! lee

03-10-2012, 12:02 PM	#293
joewhite Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 394	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) Oh stop...you guys are just being modest. It's the years of honing your craft that the perfection simply flows without thought. I know I've been inspired many times, and will continue to be, by you guys' builds and acute attention to detail. Me personally, I've invested too much that I will be anal even if it means copying some of the imperfections in the ILM models. Guy, that shot of the head attached looks awesome! More please! Joe

03-10-2012, 04:33 PM	#294
Guy Cowen Guy Staff Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,582	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) Cheers Lee, Joe More shots of where its at tonight, I've broken the back of the body build now and without too much head scratching..... Now to find those Matilda parts...Hmmmmm I know I put em somewhere???

03-10-2012, 04:37 PM	#295
MonsieurTox Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paris, France Posts: 2,806	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) Looking great Guy ! Glad to see you back

03-11-2012, 12:28 AM	#297
3d-builder Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,394	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) Looking excellent bro.......i found the Matilda parts for you they were in Venezuela!! Harry Belafonte. Matilda - YouTube

03-14-2012, 08:08 PM	#298
Guy Cowen Guy Staff Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,582	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) Cheers Mike, thankfully I found the correct Matilda parts as the ones you've suggested are slightly too Musical Had a little go at the legs again today, I'm a bit gutted as my Vosper parts are from a built and painted kit and didn't come free without a struggle and some slight damage....better than spending £50 though! I also trimmed the C600 panel too short but hey...... I like it

03-14-2012, 10:33 PM	#299
moffeaton Hey there, Blimpy Boy... Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 6,534	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) Love it! And that damaged head is VERY well done. Envy over here...

03-14-2012, 11:51 PM	#300
Talos Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4	Re: ESB AT-ST Turkey Walker (Chicken to the talented) That chicken's coming out /very/ nice! I've always been fond of the ESB version of that design. The leg proportions are nice. Was there ever a reason given for the differences in the RotJ one? I presume it was to accommodate the full-size prop?

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