Scratchbuilt 1/72 AT-ST's X3

Pretty cool. So, did these amount to 1/72 scale?

Love it

Too Much Garlic said:

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Pretty cool. So, did these amount to 1/72 scale?

If I would guess by the size and the 1/72 Stormtroopers, then yes, I would say that the AT-STs will be in that scale

MooCriket said:

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Love it

Thanks MooCriket

Here's some additional pics, I have this one glued to the pose that I think would look very true to the motions of an AT-ST. The head isn't glued down yet, just fixed in place with some "post-it" putty. I still have to sand it and add the additional parts like the springs, guards, small details, etc.

I really like this pose, it's actually standing on its own without the aide of any post-it putty under the feet. The heads are made out of styrene and are lighter than the legs and drive engine, so it's nice that it isn't "top heavy".

I placed two 1/72 Stormtroopers near it to demonstrate scale.....

Scratchy said:

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If I would guess by the size and the 1/72 Stormtroopers, then yes, I would say that the AT-STs will be in that scale

Sweet. I wasn't rightly sure, but thanks for clarifying.

That's just so cool. Seeing as Finemolds don't seem to wanna make 72nd scale Star Wars kits anymore, this is really awesome to watch.

Are you gonna add the two claw like protrusions at the tip of the feet soon, too?

Too Much Garlic said:

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Are you gonna add the two claw like protrusions at the tip of the feet soon, too?

All the details will be added, they weren't part of the cast because I thought scratching them later and adding the parts to the resin pieces would be a better way to go.

Just want to chime in with another WOW! These would be fantastic at this detail level in a larger scale. But for them to be this size!!! Did I say wow? Great job so far.

Thanks for the compliment Compressor Man.

Well, I've finished glueing the final cast pieces for the second and third AT-STs.

- The first walker I have it posed in a defensive position and rearing back.

- The second has a slight crouch to it, I'll have this one behind and slightly below a tree branch.

- The third has more of an upright standing position.

Too cool. Like the various poses. Man, would love to have one in the most left-ward pose.

Too Much Garlic said:

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Too cool. Like the various poses. Man, would love to have one in the most left-ward pose.

Thanks for the kind words Too Much Garlic, unfortunately, I only made three "heads". I may take some of the extra casts of the legs feet and drive engine and build a destroyed AT-ST, the same one the Chewbacca shoots in ROTJ

Beautiful work Scratchy, you inspire us.

Thanks Ray22, that's too kind of you. However, this site is spewing with inspiration with all the cool builds going on.

Scratchy said:

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Thanks Ray22, that's too kind of you. However, this site is spewing with inspiration with all the cool builds going on.

Oh yeah there are all kinds of talented people here but there is something about scratchbuilding which I'm hooked on myself you take some sheets of styrene and turn it into something plenty of people can glue a kit together but not many can do what a scratchbuilder can do make something out of nothing your to humble Scratchy, Scratch on Brother!
Ray.

As always...excellent work!

Do you have any "blueprints" available? I'd really like to give the a 1/72 version a try. I had been considering scaling down the AMT version, but these seem a little better proportion wise

Ray22 said:

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Oh yeah there are all kinds of talented people here but there is something about scratchbuilding which I'm hooked on myself you take some sheets of styrene and turn it into something plenty of people can glue a kit together but not many can do what a scratchbuilder can do make something out of nothing your to humble Scratchy, Scratch on Brother!
Ray.

blakeh1 said:

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As always...excellent work!

Do you have any "blueprints" available? I'd really like to give the a 1/72 version a try. I had been considering scaling down the AMT version, but these seem a little better proportion wise

Thank you for the compliments guys.

Blakeh1, I don't have the plans anymore. I started building these scout walkers years ago and the plans found there way to the trash. However, there is a huge selection of reference on the net and there are no curves or any need of vaccum forming for a subject this small, it should be an easy build.

I think the only real stumbling block was the feet. I approached them like a form for a vacuum forming buck. I glued a number of contoured styrene ribs to a flat piece, that was cut to the shape of the bottom of the foot, then filled with putty, and sanded,... then I applied the details.

Here's an image showing the process.



I hope this helps.

scratchy

the detail is amazing. i'm glad you included the burn marks. when i saw the fresh off the lot look of the head in the first bank of pictures, i started wondering what side you were on. =D

Just reviewed this build again... and WOW!!!!! Must show completion!!
Please!!! It's AMAZING!

Yeah they are great!

Scratchy said:

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When I first saw this picture I thought these are heads placed bye an old tribe to scare off intruders.

Nice Work you're doing here!

GDCarlyle said:

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When I first saw this picture I thought these are heads placed bye an old tribe to scare off intruders.

Yeah,... a tribe of angry Ewoks
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Thanks for the kind words fellas

I remember when you first started... Amazing detail for the scale. Will you be tackling the At-At?

Yeah, I do have the revell AT-AT. It's still on the heap, and will be awhile before I start that one. When I get back to these AT-STs, I think they'll be a stand alone diorama. I'ld like to see a battle of Hoth dio with the AT-AT.