Hunk a Junk's Mando N-1 Hasbro toy conversion build log

[Ascent art]

As you can see the box is a bit rough around the edges like the N1,but it does what it's supposed to extra thin for size reference.
I use the Cricut 'maker'. Its a bit of a learning curve but with your CAD talent it shouldn't be a problem.
Recylcled UPVC window parts, milliput and masking tape for Mandos seat.
The Tubonic is waste UPVC and stretched sprue (The cost of living in the UK has turned use into Jawa like scavengers)

 

[joberg]

Hi, The cutter cuts styrene easy ,which is the main material I used for the the exposed ribs, I'd say it cuts anything up 1mm or so any thicker and you can finish off with a xato. Theres a bit of trial and error built into using a cutter but it saves time. The toy's canopy is to big and is quite thick, so I made a Vacform buck for it and also one for Grogu's bubble.
I made my own vacform box, its not that hard if you have time and you can use your oven or grill to heat the plastic. I'm using clear acetate.

Careful when using the oven; hopefully, it's not the one you use to cook food Small baking oven are the one used to vacu-form small parts and you can find them, for cheap, in any Salvation Army or second hand stores. If you don't have one, you can always use a heat gun (with gloves on)to shape your plastic on the buck.

 

[Hunk a Junk]

I have a hotplate that I use for annealing photo etch. I could probably use that to heat the plastic. I think it's time to start building a vacuform!

Great pictures Accent Art! Some old school craftsmanship!

 

[Hunk a Junk]

I did a quick test print of the cockpit. I learned a couple of things. First, I learned the canopy bubble on the toy is probably not usable because it's the wrong shape. I could try to compromise and make it good enough, or I could make it more accurate and use it as an excuse to build a vacuform. So vacuform it is! Second, I can see a lot of the smaller details will be lost, so I'll likely remove them to make it easier to just add fiber optics for control lights. The detail is still good and I think it should be even better on the final print.

 

[Hunk a Junk]

After a few tests and tweaks, I think I have the final prints for the Turbonic Venturi Power Assimilator and the open machine bay it sits on. I had to enlarge and enhance a few details, but I'm pretty happy with the results.

I'll airbrush on some primer and some back tonight (being carefully not to fill those tiny holes and openings) before starting in with the silver and gray drybrushing. Now that this section is done, I'll focus on the cockpit.

Thanks for looking!

 

[JamesM242]

Looking good! Nice attention to detail!

 

[Attirex]

Wow! 3D printing is such a game changer for this hobby. Love it.

 

[Ascent art]

Good stuff with the cockpit, not sure if you know there's a small dial display stuffed into the left hand side of the console near the hand toggle.Its set at a 45 degree angle as well, you see it when the scurrier pops its head out of the binnacle and when Mando's on his test flight. I don't think Anakin's cockpit had this, must be Peli Motto's handywork.

 

[Hunk a Junk]

Good stuff with the cockpit, not sure if you know there's a small dial display stuffed into the left hand side of the console near the hand toggle.Its set at a 45 degree angle as well, you see it when the scurrier pops its head out of the binnacle and when Mando's on his test flight. I don't think Anakin's cockpit had this, must be Peli Motto's handywork.
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I did not see that! Good catch. I'm doing a cockpit test print right now, so I'll make sure to add it for the final. I decided to see if I can make the toy's clear canopy work after all. I've been sanding it to try to get a pointier shape and I think I may get it close enough to be acceptable.

 

[Ascent art]

I did not see that! Good catch. I'm doing a cockpit test print right now, so I'll make sure to add it for the final. I decided to see if I can make the toy's clear canopy work after all. I've been sanding it to try to get a pointier shape and I think I may get it close enough to be acceptable.

If it doesn't work I'll run you off a vacuform copy of canopy and bubble from my master, DM me postage details on Insta : Login • Instagram if you like.

 

[Hunk a Junk]

If it doesn't work I'll run you off a vacuform copy of canopy and bubble from my master, DM me postage details on Insta : Login • Instagram if you like.
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Oooh that's tempting... I need to get the dome for Grogu's rumble seat too. Does your canopy have the slight rise toward the back above Mando's head? That's something I can't quite achieve sanding the toy canopy and I'm trying to decide if it's something I can't live without. I may still force myself to make my own vacuform since I've always wanted one, but I'm going to need to ponder this...

 

[Ascent art]

Oooh that's tempting... I need to get the dome for Grogu's rumble seat too. Does your canopy have the slight rise toward the back above Mando's head? That's something I can't quite achieve sanding the toy canopy and I'm trying to decide if it's something I can't live without. I may still force myself to make my own vacuform since I've always wanted one, but I'm going to need to ponder this...View attachment 1561521

I wasn't conscious of this when fabricating the canopy buck but I think it looks like its there ?

 

[Hunk a Junk]

That was a happy accident! Yeah, it seems the Mando canopy needed extra room for his bucket head. The Ep1 canopy doesn't have it.

 

[Analyzer]

Oooh that's tempting... I need to get the dome for Grogu's rumble seat too.

what diameter is the dome?

 

[Hunk a Junk]

what diameter is the dome?

2.3 cm

 

[Analyzer]

2.3 cm

nevermind, I have some 30mm clear domes but those will be bit too big

 

[fiveliter8]

This is all fantastic modelling! Working on my own but keeping plastics intact.

 

[kickman88]

Thanks, sir! Added the pipes to the back. The reference photos I have for the back aren't as clear, so I'll need to sit and pause through the episodes on my big screen to see if I can pick out some more details. Then again, once printed this thing will be approx. 2cm by 2 cm, so it may not matter.

Thanks, sir! Added the pipes to the back. The reference photos I have for the back aren't as clear, so I'll need to sit and pause through the episodes on my big screen to see if I can pick out some more details. Then again, once printed this thing will be approx. 2cm by 2 cm, so it may not matter.
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I have the same desire to have the .stl files if you make them available...I am ***** on Tinkercad...and it's not for the lack of trying!!!

 

[Fett_Ish]

I love seeing the 3D printed parts. I love even more that you are 3D modeling it yourself. Great work all around.

 

[mcusanelli]

Wow, the work you’re doing on this model is absolutely fantastic, I’m in awe!