Go-Motion ROTJ AT-ST full scratch

[MonsieurTox]

Yeah bro, Dragsters could be a good call !

I'm not sure about the rear tyres of the P34, cuz I tried the 1/20 version and they're almost the right diameter but not the right height of course, so I guess the diameter would be too big with the 1/12 version ;(

But could it be from 1:1 cars ? :lol

 

[ralphee]

Bro ive worked for years in the Auto industry, and im yet to see a boot from 1/1 that is even close, at least looking at Driveshaft, Steering rack, and balljoint boots.....all way too large...i still say its for sure...a kit part!

Yeah the P34 is just a wild one bro....TBH the rear tyre would be too large, and pretty close to what ive already tried from my Brabhams!

lee

 

[MonsieurTox]

Ok bro, that's cool we can discount those kind of shaft boots

TBH most of F1 tyres are close in shape so yes it could be from a dragster or... a 4x4 maybe ? They have taller side walls ?

Or it could have been done by the FX make up crew from rubber ?

 

[madrobot]

Are we talking about a studio scale model for the boot?

I might have figured it out. It looks like a squeezebulb for ear irrigation.

 

[ralphee]

Id looked at Squeezebulbs for car battery topping up etc too, way before going with a kit theory as per the Empire walker, nothing there, but if you have a few pics?

lee

 

[qcfoundry]

Hello,

Are those kits for the ROTJ go-motion AT-ST ?

The zundapp is the one which is the 88mm kit.

As for the Churchill Croc and the Harrier, I cant see any part of them on this model... Which parts are you talking about and where should they go ?

sorry Julien,
after reviewing old posts I see where you further explained the crocodile piece was close, but not quite right. and quite frankly, i'm not sure where i got the harrier idea...i need to be more careful with where i get my info. thanks for the clarification.

 

[Zombie Killer]

I have the 1/10 R/C six wheeler and i don't think they are it. I have one tire rear that ripped in half years ago and i just tried to see what it looked like inside out and it doesn't look like any of my ref pics of the ROTJ ATST.

I took pics of some of the 1/10-1/12 tires i have. Here they are.

Glen

Edit to add. Anyone have a basic dimension we are looking for.

 

[MonsieurTox]

Hey Glen !

Many thanks for your help !

Well it seems that F1 tyres are not a good call...

But your grasshoper tyres looks fine !

Actually it doesnt look like an AT-ST neck because you need 2 of them to make a neck and you have to put one side inside itself (it's hard to me to explain :s).

I'll try to get some good measurements by the week end.
Right now I can tell you that the base of the neck (the smaller diameter) should be around 27-28 mm

The bigger diameter (middle neck) should be between 40 and 45 mm !
As for the total height it's about 45mm tall (with 2 tyres).

That would be cool if you could do an assembly of 2 tyres to see how it goes !

Thanks again for your help, highly appreciated !

 

[Zombie Killer]

What you are describing is basically the same size as the JPS III 1/12 front tire but with the deeper bead ,you see it at the base of the neck. I'll check some smaller F1 model cars i have. I don't have one but a 1/24 or so six wheeler rear tire might be that size. I'll dig out some more tires and take pics with a ruler or something for scale. Tommorow.

Glen

 

[ralphee]

Id tried P34, MKIII and Brabham BT46 rears Glen, all no dice, these were in the 1/20 Tamiya range though...right kinda height, but wrong in the sidewall area, 1/20 tyres have a thicker rubber profile, and tend to create a more ball shape!

lee

 

[MonsieurTox]

What you are describing is basically the same size as the JPS III 1/12 front tire but with the deeper bead ,you see it at the base of the neck. I'll check some smaller F1 model cars i have. I don't have one but a 1/24 or so six wheeler rear tire might be that size. I'll dig out some more tires and take pics with a ruler or something for scale. Tommorow.

Glen

Yeah but the JPS III tyres dont fit the kawasaki part they are a bit too big and yes you're right they're not tall enough

Looking forward to see new tyres ! Thanks again

 

[Newbie Doobie]

These are all parts from the Darth Vader tie fighter!

 

[Tyranneix]

Been watchin this for awhile. Great job so far! Can't wait to see this completed!

 

[MonsieurTox]

Been watchin this for awhile. Great job so far! Can't wait to see this completed!

Thanks for your support Tyranneix

Thanks Beaz for the heatsinks !

I removed the old parts (on the left) and I had to enlarge the holes. New parts on the middle :

Before :

After :

I just put a wash on it and it's not dry that's why the parts are shiny

 

[ralphee]

Kick ass bro, its an Epic of a build this one!

lee

 

[stonky]

Great work!

 

[dirtydave]

My God Julien that looks GREAT.It looks just like the actual prop.
Seeing those pictures is agreat inspiration for finishing my AT-ST kit.

Dave

 

[MonsieurTox]

Thanks guys !

Yeah bro that's an epic build loool There isnt an area I havent redone lol

Well I redid once again my plans and I sent them back to the machinist 2 days ago.

Here's the result :

Hip parts and the middle part of the neck :

Ankles being milled :

The bad thing is the motor of the tool gave up so he has to replace it.
That's not really important cuz I dont have time to work on it right now

I'm glad my pics can help you Dave !

Thanks for looking guys

 

[3d-builder]

Love this thing Julien can't wait to see pics of it all posed up!!!

 

[Junk Pilot]

These are all parts from the Darth Vader tie fighter!

Don't forget the piece in the bottom left corner.