Studio Scale AT-AT build by dtssyst

[dtssyst]

And... here... we... GO!!!

Studio scale AT-AT has begun.

This is a beautiful kit and lucky to get one. The casting quality is amazing.

I wanted to start sooner but the Dungeons and Dragons campaign I just recently started took a lot of prep work.
Partly and mostly why I have been away from model building(sort of). Painting many miniatures for the campaign was fun and technically still ongoing.

No worries, my 2nd ywing build will be resuming very soon.

For now here are a few pictures to get you up to where I am on this build.

 

[dtssyst]

3mm x 1mm magnets added to hydronics.
Then parts added. Hopeful the magnets will help keep the ball part attached to the foot once magnets are installed in the feet.
A bit of putty and cleanup needed.

 

[dtssyst]

This picture shows the 'nuts' glued into place. Waiting for the epoxy to cure.

 

[JLinNY]

Nice! I have this kit so I am very curious to see how this works out!

 

[dtssyst]

Lower leg assembly started.

 

[TazMan2000]

Yeah. Castings are really nice. Good luck with the build.

TazMan2000

 

[Junk Pilot]

And... here... we... GO!!!

Studio scale AT-AT has begun.

This is a beautiful kit and lucky to get one. The casting quality is amazing.

I wanted to start sooner but the Dungeons and Dragons campaign I just recently started took a lot of prep work.
Partly and mostly why I have been away from model building(sort of). Painting many miniatures for the campaign was fun and technically still ongoing.

No worries, my 2nd ywing build will be resuming very soon.

For now here are a few pictures to get you up to where I am on this build.View attachment 1762684View attachment 1762685View attachment 1762686

Congrats dtssyst. It is a great kit and it totally blew my mind when I got mine. Looking forward to seeing yours.

 

[joberg]

Cool kit; sharp and beautifulEager to see your next update!

 

[dtssyst]

I was in build mode.
A lot was accomplished. Waiting on some magnets to arrive for a few assembly ideas.

 

[joberg]

Looking sooo good

 

[dtssyst]

I did nearly as much as I could to make it so everything was not or will not be fully glued (Magnets and screws).

Yes, some parts had to be glued.

 

[dtssyst]

Magnets have finally arrived.
Progress can resume.

Until then...
My new display cabinet arrived.
I put in my current built kits.
Eventually I will have an at at, another ywing, medical frigate and more.

 

[Junk Pilot]

What adhesive are you using to glue it together?

 

[dtssyst]

What adhesive are you using to glue it together?

I'm using super glue and also the gorilla glue that merlin models recommended.

 

[Junk Pilot]

I'm using super glue and also the gorilla glue that merlin models recommended.

Most of the recommended products or glue many use aren't available in Australia so I just need to find the next best alternative.

 

[Studio Kitbash]

Still one of the finest Red Jammer builds and paint jobs I've ever seen -- please keep putting that ship in the background of your AT-AT build thread, cuz it's gorgeous.

 

[Jkirkon]

Everything he builds is gorgeous!

 

[dtssyst]

As promised, progress.
Trying to pose this thing is a pita.
Attaching the bottom to the hull and the front and back parts at the same time so it all aligned was a new experience.

Chamfer the edges for front and back parts helped a lot.

Paper towel and rag to keep it from falling over. Lol
I'll use a clear acrylic rod for support. That way I can keep it posable..

My office work area also had an upgrade.

Nail polish racks for paint trays. So much cheaper and works great!
Unfortunately, floquil paint won't fit. Ugh.

Once finished building this, I'll try to get gold leader done. Painting will wait for spring/summer.

JPG productions medical frigate is very high on my list to start building.

I need to finish 3d printing a few kits too. Waiting for spring so i can install a vent so the smell and doc's are not in the house.

Thank you all for the compliments on my builds. Truly appreciated.

 

[JediMichael]

Looking really good. Some day I would love to get one of these kits to add to the collection. Although, I'll probably need a new and bigger shelf for it all. (And I really want to get the walls repainted. The last home owners thought this greenish yellow looked good. Looks more yellow gold here, which actually looks better then in person)

 

[Boxcar Bret]

Nice work. Those kits are incredible but too rich for my blood. Of course I say that and then spend the equivalent “on the installment plan” buying individual kits for scratch builds.