Building the Sandcrawler
- Thread starter ckwanwoo
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Unreal....again, how anyone can refute the fact that this is an art form and we are witnessing a top artist 'at work' is beyond me. It's like sitting in a lazy boy and being able to watch Picasso or da Vinci step by step as they create a masterpiece. Incredible work.....
vaderdarth
Master Member
I couldn't have said it better Lee. 
Dave...it had to be said buddy :lol He's a super trooper our Eric!
Eric, that is so bloomin fantastic, i feel like im blowing smoke up ya bum every time i say this....but it really is. The passion you have thrown at this......is awe inspiring.....i love it.
I dont envy your task of handcutting the track links, but my god, i just know its going to be another jaw dropping workload to show off here.
As always, cant wait to see more!
lee
Eric, that is so bloomin fantastic, i feel like im blowing smoke up ya bum every time i say this....but it really is. The passion you have thrown at this......is awe inspiring.....i love it.
I dont envy your task of handcutting the track links, but my god, i just know its going to be another jaw dropping workload to show off here.
As always, cant wait to see more!
lee
Rick Deckard
Sr Member
Hey Eric, i sent you a PM...
jawsmodels
Sr Member
Eric this is truly a sensational build. Just lovein your progress on this beast. thanks for sharing this with us mate.
ckwanwoo
Sr Member
Thanks Jason~!
I also wait the finish of your falcon...
Here are small update...
Finally, I decided to make the static model because of a lot of concerns.
From now, I have to add 1.5 inch details on the sherman track to make unique tread like ILM.
And It is just depend on my hand work....:cry
thanks Eric.
I also wait the finish of your falcon...
Here are small update...
Finally, I decided to make the static model because of a lot of concerns.
From now, I have to add 1.5 inch details on the sherman track to make unique tread like ILM.
And It is just depend on my hand work....:cry
thanks Eric.
MonsieurTox
Master Member
Eric,
I think you should re-consider the question and make it R/C. You've put so much on it, it would be a shame to be only static when you're so close to have an exact replica of the original.
As for the styrene tracks, they were injected-molded on the original so you could just get them laser or water cut. It wouldnt cost as much as you couold think and you'd get perfect and even thread links. Just cast the 2 little greeblies which are on the inner face of those parts and it would be fantastic !
Keep up the good work my friend !
I think you should re-consider the question and make it R/C. You've put so much on it, it would be a shame to be only static when you're so close to have an exact replica of the original.
As for the styrene tracks, they were injected-molded on the original so you could just get them laser or water cut. It wouldnt cost as much as you couold think and you'd get perfect and even thread links. Just cast the 2 little greeblies which are on the inner face of those parts and it would be fantastic !
Keep up the good work my friend !
Sorry, but i still love it RC or not, and, if your not going to really use the RC, whats the point...really? I mean, look at the cost of just one Sherman kit.
Keep going Eric, she's so beautiful, and your scratched bogies look fantastic......oh and hey, have you thought of having the links cut on a vinyl plotter? That would take just one drawing, to cut as many as you need in styrene?
lee
Keep going Eric, she's so beautiful, and your scratched bogies look fantastic......oh and hey, have you thought of having the links cut on a vinyl plotter? That would take just one drawing, to cut as many as you need in styrene?
lee
I feel the same as Lee Eric, what's the point in RC if it's just not going to be used mate?. Being a static model will take nothing away from this fantastic build, I mean we build these models for ours and others pleasure to gaze over, not to have thrown up on a stand in front of bluescreen and filmed, moving, flying or whatever!.
With your needed tracks, I have access to an injection molding machine here in NZ, but I think the cost would be very costly Eric, what with having the die made etc... . Probably best to make one aster and then cast the rest!.
Again, incredible build Eric, your'e a very talented modeler my friend!.
Stu
There is no doubt the model will still be incredible, RC or no RC. My point was, when I do projects, both prop and non-prop related, and I don't finish it in the way I originally wanted to, it always eats at me. It's just the perfectionist in me. Eventually though, with most things, I'll go back and finish it right, always knowing that if I had just done it in the first place, I would have saved a bunch of time and effort. Hope that makes sense....
jawsmodels
Sr Member
Hey Eric thanks. You will have built every studio model they made before me & the Falcon hit the landing pad. Lol! Your builds are always a pleasure to watch. Thanks mate. :cool
vaderdarth
Master Member
Love the new details Eric.
