1/32 Anakin's Podracer

[korben44]

Figured I'd work on this while awaiting my PG Falcon. Hopefully add some much needed detail to this kit. Still looks like fun

 

[Hunk a Junk]

I love this kit! My suggestion: consider replacing the Anakin figure with a larger one. The kit version is too small.

 

[korben44]

I love this kit! My suggestion: consider replacing the Anakin figure with a larger one. The kit version is too small.

Thanks for the suggestion... It does look too small... I might try my hand at a clay figure... But may just leave it out all together. What's weird is going back to a kit like this after being spoiled by Bandai and how easily they go together.

 

[Hunk a Junk]

I used a spare pilot from another kit -- it may have been the AMT moving X-Wing pilot -- and modified that. If you can find a decent figure, it's easier to add detail using some putty than to sculpt something from scratch. In the case of Anakin, he's got that big helmet and huge goggles that help obscure the face.

 

[korben44]

Thanks for the tip. I'm limited on the lack of kits I have on hand...lol... However, I have plenty of sculpy in all honesty, I'd leave the s at empty and make a standing version.

 

[jarroth]

the podrace, best part of that movie. looks like a cool build, will follow this one. i realy like that racer

 

[korben44]

the podrace, best part of that movie. looks like a cool build, will follow this one. i realy like that racer

It was definitely a great part... But I would say the duel with Darth Maul was the best...

 

[korben44]

The beginning of something great:

 

[sando6569]

I have a couple of these stored away... following with interest. Do you plan on any fixes, lighting?

 

[korben44]

I'd definitely like to make it more accurate. I need to find some reference photos. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[StevenBills]

I believe the engines that were used on the full-sized prop were based on F-18 Hornet engines. I read that somewhere YEARS ago. Can't seem to dig it up now, though.

SB

 

[darthviper107]

This guy has a bunch of photos of the 1/8th scale model they used in the film:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/toromodel/albums/72157619782799904

 

[Hunk a Junk]

I'd definitely like to make it more accurate. I need to find some reference photos. Anyone have any suggestions?

Screenshots of the pod race can be found starting here: https://starwarsscreencaps.com/star-wars-episode-i-the-phantom-menace-1999/36/

 

[angrytrooper]

Can't wait to see what you do with this kit..

 

[korben44]

This guy has a bunch of photos of the 1/8th scale model they used in the film:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/toromodel/albums/72157619782799904

That's awesome thanks!

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Screenshots of the pod race can be found starting here: https://starwarsscreencaps.com/star-wars-episode-i-the-phantom-menace-1999/36/

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Thanks for that link... I couldn't remember it but I have used it in the past...

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Can't wait to see what you do with this kit..

Same here... I like a challenge! I've got enough stuff on hand to bring it up to snuff.