MPC Speeder Bike

youngwm · 12-03-2011, 10:45 PM

Thanks, made a change to the top and ave painted. I can't believe the time that I have put in this little blaster today.. It's pretty small I have the arm cut and together to hold the gun in a different pose than the model intended. Here is a pic of the gun finished and painted,, new to scratch building any way that I could of made this part better please comment..

vaderbreath · 12-03-2011, 11:46 PM

Lookin' really good. Isn't it amazing that sometimes the smallest pieces take the most time!

Pghtrooper21 · 12-06-2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by youngwm

A new build that I have been working on is the MPC Speeder Bike. I have reseached the internet on this kit and picked it up on ebay for $8.00. Made in 1983 it was so cool and it sort of took me back to when I saw "Return of the Jedi" as a kid.
Deciding on a color scheme for this kit was great some people have come up with really creative color's for both scout and bike. I want to get another one eventually just to change it up. I am new to model building but after getting started a few months ago I am constantly buying and building. I researched the color's for this kit and found a great green/grey and painted over with a rust brown. I have been trying to think outside of the box a little, inspiration from this site. So I found a case that was for a external hard drive and thought it would make a nice seat cover.
I have a lot of clean up and work and can't wait to continue this weekend.
Thanks for looking next project is going to be a FM 1/48 x-wing fighter.

If you are new to model's or an old vet please post pictures of your work and some detail of the build..

Thanks,

Mike

Here is some pic's

Mark,

Nice idea for the seat! Good Job!

Andy

Pghtrooper21 · 12-06-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by youngwm

Over the past weekend I made an attempt to do some painting but noticed that my airbrush was shooting a bit over water out. My shop one of the room's in the basement of my home. I guess moisture is a problem so I ordered a filter that I will connect to the hose on top of the filter I have..
I did some touch up painting on the bike tonight here are some pic's, another one of these kits came in the mail yesterday sealed ad the origanal price tag on of $8.00, and ad a mark down sticker of $2.00 purcased from JCPenny...
This is my third model I ave ever built and really enjoyed every second of it.. great hobby if you visit this site and think about getting into model buiding you can't go wrong in picking up this kit on ebay for like $8.00 it has taught me a lot and I can't wait to build the new one.. and paint a grey and green scout.

Thanks,

MY

Looking Good Mark!

Pghtrooper21 · 12-06-2011, 07:42 PM

Very neat job you did!

Andy

youngwm · 12-18-2011, 02:42 PM

I want to make a diorama for this build I have some great ideas and hope that I can create what I envision. Anyways, the scout is done but do to some airbrush problems not so much the spraying part but getting the paint thinned correctly and a second trap on my line and I now own I Iwata airbrush.. 45 dollar master g23 = junk!!
So as everyone has said this kit is rough I used plenty of putty, sand paper, and time.. And since it was a cheaper kit this was the first model that I made modifications to.

What I've done: I extended the top of the bill of the helmet, removed the head and remounted so that it will turn in any position. Scratch built the gun and reconstructed the arm to hold in position. Made the top of the pack, mouth piece and thinned around the helmet.

I will include more pics when and if I get the diorama complete..

Thanks for all the advise and looking at my work!!!

MY

youngwm · 12-18-2011, 07:59 PM

After posting these pictures and taking a good look I noticed some mistakes I made with detailing... For instance around the arms I need to paint black.. I should have noticed this before going to correct this and may put a corrected picture up tomorrow..

Thanks,
MY

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12-03-2011, 10:45 PM	#26
youngwm Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 145	Re: MPC Speeder Bike Thanks, made a change to the top and ave painted. I can't believe the time that I have put in this little blaster today.. It's pretty small I have the arm cut and together to hold the gun in a different pose than the model intended. Here is a pic of the gun finished and painted,, new to scratch building any way that I could of made this part better please comment..

12-03-2011, 11:46 PM	#27
vaderbreath Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tri-Cities, WA Posts: 1,037	Re: MPC Speeder Bike Lookin' really good. Isn't it amazing that sometimes the smallest pieces take the most time!

12-06-2011, 07:42 PM	#30
Pghtrooper21 Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 49	Re: MPC Speeder Bike Very neat job you did! Andy

12-18-2011, 02:42 PM	#31
youngwm Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 145	Re: MPC Speeder Bike I want to make a diorama for this build I have some great ideas and hope that I can create what I envision. Anyways, the scout is done but do to some airbrush problems not so much the spraying part but getting the paint thinned correctly and a second trap on my line and I now own I Iwata airbrush.. 45 dollar master g23 = junk!! So as everyone has said this kit is rough I used plenty of putty, sand paper, and time.. And since it was a cheaper kit this was the first model that I made modifications to. What I've done: I extended the top of the bill of the helmet, removed the head and remounted so that it will turn in any position. Scratch built the gun and reconstructed the arm to hold in position. Made the top of the pack, mouth piece and thinned around the helmet. I will include more pics when and if I get the diorama complete.. Thanks for all the advise and looking at my work!!! MY

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12-18-2011, 07:59 PM	#32
youngwm Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 145	Re: MPC Speeder Bike After posting these pictures and taking a good look I noticed some mistakes I made with detailing... For instance around the arms I need to paint black.. I should have noticed this before going to correct this and may put a corrected picture up tomorrow.. Thanks, MY

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