Project: Revell AT-AT Walker

[stonky]

This is incredible, great job! :eek

 

[anamorphicWayne]

Thanks jkno and stonky. So kind of ya.

 

[blakeh1]

Great to see it finished!

Wow, that final result is sure impressive.

Amazing job all around

 

[anamorphicWayne]

Thanks so much blakeh1.

 

[Nostalgic]

Give it a Diorama now lol

 

[StevenBills]

I know this is a necro-post, but this build popped up in the image gallery at the top of the thread, and I've just read through the whole thing. AMAZING! The attention to detail in the work and the documentation make this one of the all-time great threads on The RPF.

Again, well done!

SB

 

[anamorphicWayne]

I know this is a necro-post, but this build popped up in the image gallery at the top of the thread, and I've just read through the whole thing. AMAZING! The attention to detail in the work and the documentation make this one of the all-time great threads on The RPF.

Again, well done!

SB

Thank you StevenBills. I had a blast doing it.
It's going to be a challenge to top that project.

 

[JediMichael]

I had missed this thread back 7 years ago now....
So you started with a Revell kit and ended with a "studio" model that just wasn't the correct scale as a studio scale model. lol.
Just scrolling through the posts, it looks like theres like 5% Revell left.
Also nice to see a good AT-AT model.

 

[anamorphicWayne]

HaHa Yeah. The whole point for that scale was to have it fit in the display case. LOL
But looking back, I could have made it a studio scale. But finding the materials and fasteners in my area would have been near to impossible. Not to mention remaking the main parts from scratch.

 

[JediMichael]

HaHa Yeah. The whole point for that scale was to have it fit in the display case. LOL
But looking back, I could have made it a studio scale. But finding the materials and fasteners in my area would have been near to impossible. Not to mention remaking the main parts from scratch.

Either way, turned out great.
Like I know I could never make a custom built Falcon, 5 foot or not. Sure, the Bandai PG is much better, but more than I could afford right now, so reworking the old MPC was easier and much more affordable, since I only had to buy paint.

 

[anamorphicWayne]

Either way, turned out great.
Like I know I could never make a custom built Falcon, 5 foot or not. Sure, the Bandai PG is much better, but more than I could afford right now, so reworking the old MPC was easier and much more affordable, since I only had to buy paint.

Thanks JediMichael.
Being limited for space, I would accept the task of converting an old MPC model (X-wing, MF, Imperial Shuttle, etc) into a screen accurate model than paying tons of $$$ for a kit that's accurate at the same scale.

 

[Propland]

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


THE BODY Part I

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

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

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Both sides are sanded down smoothly.

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

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

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I made new top plates based off the drawings.

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

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

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

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Next will be scribing the panel lines.

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

AMAZING!!!!!!!!! you remind me years ago when I did mine, working legs, guns and toes. Thank you for sharing, please how us more !

 

[anamorphicWayne]

Haha, Thanks Propland.

 

[JediMichael]

Funny how it only takes one bump years later and you get a ton more likes and/or comments. Lol.
But sometimes, its just so good its worth it.

 

[StevenBills]

But sometimes, its just so good its worth it.

And this one definitely is!

SB

 

[anamorphicWayne]

And this one definitely is!

SB