Project: Revell AT-AT Walker

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Dec 4, 2014

• #1

Hello Everyone,

The planning stage is done, so it's ready to start on my rendition of an Imperial (AT-AT) Walker. I'll be using the Revell AT-AT kit #1859 and my goal is to construct an accurate stop-motion replica of the onscreen miniature in 1:72 scale. My intention is to use as much of the original kit as possible with the rest either being modified or scratched built. I spent the greater part of the year researching and drawing up a blueprint of the studio scale model to eventually be scaled down to the Revell kit scale.

Anyways, let's get started........


I'm using the Revell AT-AT kit #1859.


From my blueprints of the Studio Scale model, I scaled down the drawings to match the Revell kit.


THE HEAD: Part I


I used Baloo's drawings of the Revell head to trace onto styrene and then cut the parts out.


The face plate.


I used three pieces of light wood to act as structure for the head.


The bases for the side guns.


Eventually, the first neck joint will added to the head, which will be linked to the other joints.

There's a lot more to do with the head, so I'll putting it aside for now and start on the body. Until then....

 

Sym-Cha

Master Member

• Dec 5, 2014

• #2

And yet another AT-AT build

Chaim

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Dec 5, 2014

• #3

Here's another update everyone..............


THE BODY Part I


I've decided to remove all the raised panel lines and details, so I can add new armour plates.


The tabs are removed to make room for new top plates.


Both sides are sanded down smoothly.


The Butt had to be dismantled to correct for the inaccuracies.


Using my drawings as a guide, I was able to nail down the correct proportions. (More or less)


I made new top plates based off the drawings.


With the top plates, I penciled in the panel lines which will eventually be scribed.


I did a test fitting to make sure everything works. There was some minor trimming, but overall everything fit okay.


I then added on the new armour plates. I applied putty to the seams and sanded it smooth.


Next will be scribing the panel lines.

To be continued.........

 

Pedro

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Dec 5, 2014

• #4

Looking really good! Will you be using any donor kits for detail or scratchbuilding?

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Dec 5, 2014

• #5

Thanks Pedro. Mostly scratch built, as my resources are very limited when it comes to finding parts. But I do have considerable amount of reference material, so I'm going to make it up as I go along. :confused

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Dec 13, 2014

• #6

Here's another update.................


THE BODY Part II


I scribed the Top Plates. I basically measured the dimensions from the drawings to each plate.


The Top and Rear Plate. I also cut out two holes for the rear control panels.


For the drain holes, I drilled small holes and used a rotary tool to bore them out. Later, I'll use sandpaper to smooth them.


I realized later that the area for this greeblie was too small, so I reshaped it.


Next, I cut out the doors on both sides.


More to come...........

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Dec 13, 2014

• #7

THE GREEBLIES Part I


I made a rough sketch of the greeblies that would be needed on the main body. I do have a few more to do.


I shaped pieces of styrene and used model kit parts for the detailing.




The Top Vents were from thin styrene sheets that were scored and bits added to it.


Some close up shots. (Top Vents/Lower Fronts, Lower Rears and Top/Rear)


All these greeblies do need to be fine tune and clean up before I add them to the main body.

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Dec 13, 2014

• #8

THE GREEBLIES Part II


For the those Body Posts, I laminated pieces of styrene together leaving a gap inbetween.


I then penciled in each Post and cut each one out.


I then glued them to a styrene sheet, so they can be reshaped. Later, each will be cut off and added to the main body.


THE GREEBLIES Part III


With a rough sketch of the Rear Control Panel, I plotted out the shapes to styrene blocks.




The Rear Control Panel. I still need to add rivets for detailing.


I did the same process for the Butt Panel.

Next, after all the cleaning/reshaping is done, I'll work on the Rear Plate with its detailing.

Until then.........

 

Pedro

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Dec 14, 2014

• #9

Nice work on this! I especially like your method for the "body posts", very clever. I always enjoy ingenious methods for building parts. I still say that at this point you may as well be scratchbuilding the whole thing!

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Dec 14, 2014

• #10

It looks that way, doesn't it. If that's the case, why the heck didn't I just do a studio scale instead? Hmmmm.

 

joberg

Legendary Member

• Dec 14, 2014

• #11

Good stuff mate! Love the dedication into transforming and improving that particular model:cool Keep up the good work!

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Dec 14, 2014

• #12

joberg said:

Good stuff mate! Love the dedication into transforming and improving that particular model:cool Keep up the good work!

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Thanks joberg.

 

jkno

Legendary Member

• Dec 19, 2014

• #13

Great job so far, will be following

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Dec 19, 2014

• #14

Thanks jkno. I should have another update soon.

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Jan 5, 2015

• #15

Hello everyone,

Here's another update. I did a fair amount of work over the holidays.

THE BUTT



I penciled in the where the greeblies would go and then started adding bits and pieces.


I used the existing Butt and modified the shape to closely match the studio scale model.


I used styrene to make the two Butt shields.


The Butt, Rear Top Plate and Front Vents with their greeblies.


All the Body Plates assembled and ready for priming.


The Butt end. I still need to putty some of the seams after priming.


Front end primed.


Back end.

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Jan 5, 2015

• #16

Here's some more............

THE SIDE GUARDS



I redid the Side Guards by using styrene. More work is needed on these.


THE CHASSIS Part I



I used cardboard to make a template.


I did a few test fittings to make sure everything is working.


After all the adjustments, I cut out the three plates from aluminum sheets.


I used foam board to give the chassis shape when I did further test fittings.


So far so good.


THE BELLY Part I



Next, I started on the Belly. I thought I would use rolled styrene for the Belly Tubes.


Another test fitting.


I then scribed the panel lines and added some greeblies. I still have a few more to add.


Next, is the Belly Sides that separate the Main Body and the Chassis.


I took advantage of the Revell's edging to add a few supports for Belly Sides.

 

Scratchy

Sr Member

• Jan 5, 2015

• #17

Nice work, looking forward to future updates.

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Jan 5, 2015

• #18

Thanks Scratchy. How's your weather in Langley? Got a lot of snow?

 

christrom

Sr Member

• Jan 5, 2015

• #19

This is a serious upgrade! - Looks great! I was looking earlier in the post and noticed a print-out of the side of the AT-AT. There is a vertical line added near the front - is this to mean that to original body is too long?

 

Scratchy

Sr Member

• Jan 5, 2015

• #20

anamorphicWayne said:

Thanks Scratchy. How's your weather in Langley? Got a lot of snow?

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Raining like there's no tomorrow!