Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed

morsesith21 · 08-11-2011, 02:04 PM

Hey guys. Now that I had a taste of scratch building a snowspeeder, I would like to build a more accurate model in terms of dimensions and detail. Does any one know if there are any blueprints available? Or does anyone have the exact specs of the MR?
I also need reference to parts id's if anyone has any.
Thansk for the help! Take Care!
Chris

Aurora · 08-11-2011, 02:08 PM

check here

Rebel Snowspeeder Studio Model (Wedge Antilles – Red/Orange Striped)

Rebel Snowspeeder Studio Model (Grey Striped)

morsesith21 · 08-11-2011, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aurora

check here

Rebel Snowspeeder Studio Model (Wedge Antilles – Red/Orange Striped)

Rebel Snowspeeder Studio Model (Grey Striped)

Cool thank you! I have some of these already but the rest will surely help.

Aurora · 08-11-2011, 02:20 PM

forgot a set

Star Wars The Exhibition Madrid - Snowspeeder - a set on Flickr

morsesith21 · 08-11-2011, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aurora

forgot a set

Star Wars The Exhibition Madrid - Snowspeeder - a set on Flickr

YEA! thats what im talkin about! Thanks very much!!!

Jeff Herne · 08-11-2011, 11:03 PM

I was considering starting one as well, has anyone ever done a set of drawings?

J

Mara Jade's Father · 08-12-2011, 12:13 AM

There is also the fullsize Snowspeeder in the backlot of Hollywood Disney (years ago it used to be in front of Startours). Likethe skiff they have, I always assumed it was a real set used piece.

Anyhow, there are a lot of images of it on the webif you do a google search "Disney Snowspeeder"

Disney snowspeeder - Google Search

asemblyrequired · 08-12-2011, 04:05 AM

the good set from facebook

Snowspeeder a.k.a. modified T-47 airspeeder | Facebook

-James

Jeff Herne · 08-12-2011, 07:57 AM

Can anyone vouch for the dimensions of the old AMT kit? I realize the details are probably soft and possibly inaccurate due to the pantographing of the kit from some larger version along the way, but what do we know about the provenance of it?

J

Dedalus5550 · 08-12-2011, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mara Jade's Father

There is also the fullsize Snowspeeder in the backlot of Hollywood Disney (years ago it used to be in front of Startours). Likethe skiff they have, I always assumed it was a real set used piece.

Anyhow, there are a lot of images of it on the webif you do a google search "Disney Snowspeeder"

Disney snowspeeder - Google Search

was that used for filming or just purpose built for Star Tours? I saw it in person and always thought it looked like it was only built for Disney.

jedimaster · 08-12-2011, 09:31 AM

That one was just built for Disney. As fir the AMT it's not very accurate in dims. Still one of the better early kits imoh.

jedimaster · 08-12-2011, 09:35 AM

I'm currently buildin one of these kits. You guy's should have a read of this.

http://www.therpf.com/f10/echo-stati...-slowly-11868/

Aurora · 08-12-2011, 10:11 AM

The dimensions for the master replicas 3/4 is 16" L x 14” W x 4” H

Also dont forget about moe's references Welcome to Moe's Eisley if you need more pictures

Pictures below from the master replicas speeder:

ralphee · 08-12-2011, 10:33 AM

Said this an AGE ago, but in the recent Making of ESB book, the dims for this prop are given.
Ive not had the time to check them all out, but its worth a look for sure.

Simon is right though, if you want this accurate, its a VERY costly build in donors so why not consider a kit?

The recent kit from Nick, and now in the hands of Steve and Mike, is worth a look, the casting from Mike is about the best GK ive ever worked on, i cant fault it, and its so cheap compared to a full scratchbuild.

lee

morsesith21 · 08-12-2011, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedimaster

That one was just built for Disney. As fir the AMT it's not very accurate in dims. Still one of the better early kits imoh.

I agree! the amt is cool but the dimentions are a bit off. I know when i built my scratch, i scaled mine up from the amt but had to change some specs.

morsesith21 · 08-12-2011, 11:36 AM

Thanks to all for the info guys. You've been very helpful!!

morsesith21 · 08-12-2011, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aurora

The dimensions for the master replicas 3/4 is 16" L x 14” W x 4” H

Also dont forget about moe's references Welcome to Moe's Eisley if you need more pictures

Pictures below from the master replicas speeder:

Thanks for the specs aurora. If nothing else I can use these as a start and scale up!
Appreciate it!

morsesith21 · 08-12-2011, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphee

Said this an AGE ago, but in the recent Making of ESB book, the dims for this prop are given.
Ive not had the time to check them all out, but its worth a look for sure.

Simon is right though, if you want this accurate, its a VERY costly build in donors so why not consider a kit?

The recent kit from Nick, and now in the hands of Steve and Mike, is worth a look, the casting from Mike is about the best GK ive ever worked on, i cant fault it, and its so cheap compared to a full scratchbuild.

lee

Thanks lee, think I'll take a trip to boarders today n write them down from outta the book!

morsesith21 · 08-12-2011, 12:06 PM

Does anyone happen to have the recent making of empire book? If so could you give me the specs of the studio model?

Figured I would check here before I make the trip to boarders and rob them from the book there.

Mara Jade's Father · 08-12-2011, 06:25 PM

Sorry, I could have helped you out last month. I had checked that book out from my local library.

Mara Jade's Father · 08-12-2011, 06:36 PM

If you got $450 to spend you can buy:
The Trailer - Star Wars: The Blueprints

p. 140-141: Snowspeeder (preliminary layout):
Desc: side, front, end elevations; underside

also:
Snowspeeder (gimble & base for speeder)

Ext. Snowspeeder (rear harpoon gun)

Snowspeeder (seat)

Amazon.com: Star Wars: The Blueprints (9781603801911): J.W. Rinzler: Books

jedimaster · 08-12-2011, 07:45 PM

Those are from the full size prop I think you'll find. I already have those. Having said that though there is a blueprint that shows edlunds notes showing the panel which is to be blown off. The full scale speeders all had this panel in tact. Even lukes model has the panel open on the larger Pyro version but the full size prop in the snow had the panel intact. In the Making of ESB there are some great pix of the ILM guys with a styrene speeder being made and another with the model parts laid out on the floor. Great pix .

jedimaster · 08-13-2011, 02:50 AM

Here we go.

Jeff Herne · 08-13-2011, 09:38 AM

That's perfect. From there, anything else in the plan view can be calculated...

Hey Chris...wanna do a joint build project? :-)

J

ralphee · 08-13-2011, 10:07 AM

Ahh suave move Simon, thats the baby, ill try check the dims out to Nicks pattern if i get time, but, i have to say, just looking at the figures, all looks right to me?

lee

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08-11-2011, 02:04 PM	#1
morsesith21 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: California Posts: 271	Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed Hey guys. Now that I had a taste of scratch building a snowspeeder, I would like to build a more accurate model in terms of dimensions and detail. Does any one know if there are any blueprints available? Or does anyone have the exact specs of the MR? I also need reference to parts id's if anyone has any. Thansk for the help! Take Care! Chris

08-11-2011, 02:08 PM	#2
Aurora Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 88	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed check here Rebel Snowspeeder Studio Model (Wedge Antilles – Red/Orange Striped) Rebel Snowspeeder Studio Model (Grey Striped)

08-11-2011, 02:20 PM	#4
Aurora Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 88	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed forgot a set Star Wars The Exhibition Madrid - Snowspeeder - a set on Flickr

08-11-2011, 11:03 PM	#6
Jeff Herne Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 50	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed I was considering starting one as well, has anyone ever done a set of drawings? J

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08-12-2011, 12:13 AM	#7
Mara Jade's Father Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 12,200	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed There is also the fullsize Snowspeeder in the backlot of Hollywood Disney (years ago it used to be in front of Startours). Likethe skiff they have, I always assumed it was a real set used piece. Anyhow, there are a lot of images of it on the webif you do a google search "Disney Snowspeeder" Disney snowspeeder - Google Search

08-12-2011, 04:05 AM	#8
asemblyrequired Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Inside the Crawler Posts: 380	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed the good set from facebook Snowspeeder a.k.a. modified T-47 airspeeder \| Facebook -James

08-12-2011, 07:57 AM	#9
Jeff Herne Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 50	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed Can anyone vouch for the dimensions of the old AMT kit? I realize the details are probably soft and possibly inaccurate due to the pantographing of the kit from some larger version along the way, but what do we know about the provenance of it? J

08-12-2011, 09:31 AM	#11
jedimaster Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Planet Perth Posts: 1,785	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed That one was just built for Disney. As fir the AMT it's not very accurate in dims. Still one of the better early kits imoh.

08-12-2011, 09:35 AM	#12
jedimaster Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Planet Perth Posts: 1,785	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed I'm currently buildin one of these kits. You guy's should have a read of this. http://www.therpf.com/f10/echo-stati...-slowly-11868/

08-12-2011, 10:11 AM	#13
Aurora Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 88	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed The dimensions for the master replicas 3/4 is 16" L x 14” W x 4” H Also dont forget about moe's references Welcome to Moe's Eisley if you need more pictures Pictures below from the master replicas speeder:

08-12-2011, 10:33 AM	#14
ralphee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Birmingham,England. Posts: 4,622	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed Said this an AGE ago, but in the recent Making of ESB book, the dims for this prop are given. Ive not had the time to check them all out, but its worth a look for sure. Simon is right though, if you want this accurate, its a VERY costly build in donors so why not consider a kit? The recent kit from Nick, and now in the hands of Steve and Mike, is worth a look, the casting from Mike is about the best GK ive ever worked on, i cant fault it, and its so cheap compared to a full scratchbuild. lee

08-12-2011, 11:36 AM	#16
morsesith21 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: California Posts: 271	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed Thanks to all for the info guys. You've been very helpful!!

08-12-2011, 12:06 PM	#19
morsesith21 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: California Posts: 271	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed Does anyone happen to have the recent making of empire book? If so could you give me the specs of the studio model? Figured I would check here before I make the trip to boarders and rob them from the book there.

08-12-2011, 06:25 PM	#20
Mara Jade's Father Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 12,200	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed Sorry, I could have helped you out last month. I had checked that book out from my local library.

08-12-2011, 06:36 PM	#21
Mara Jade's Father Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 12,200	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed If you got $450 to spend you can buy: The Trailer - Star Wars: The Blueprints p. 140-141: Snowspeeder (preliminary layout): Desc: side, front, end elevations; underside also: Snowspeeder (gimble & base for speeder) Ext. Snowspeeder (rear harpoon gun) Snowspeeder (seat) Amazon.com: Star Wars: The Blueprints (9781603801911): J.W. Rinzler: Books

08-12-2011, 07:45 PM	#22
jedimaster Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Planet Perth Posts: 1,785	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed Those are from the full size prop I think you'll find. I already have those. Having said that though there is a blueprint that shows edlunds notes showing the panel which is to be blown off. The full scale speeders all had this panel in tact. Even lukes model has the panel open on the larger Pyro version but the full size prop in the snow had the panel intact. In the Making of ESB there are some great pix of the ILM guys with a styrene speeder being made and another with the model parts laid out on the floor. Great pix .

08-13-2011, 02:50 AM	#23
jedimaster Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Planet Perth Posts: 1,785	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed Here we go.

08-13-2011, 09:38 AM	#24
Jeff Herne Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 50	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed That's perfect. From there, anything else in the plan view can be calculated... Hey Chris...wanna do a joint build project? :-) J

08-13-2011, 10:07 AM	#25
ralphee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Birmingham,England. Posts: 4,622	Re: Snowspeeder reference pics/blueprints needed Ahh suave move Simon, thats the baby, ill try check the dims out to Nicks pattern if i get time, but, i have to say, just looking at the figures, all looks right to me? lee

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