The AT-AT project -- THE AVERAGE JOE EDITION --

[Treadwell]

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Are those Speeder Bike turning flaps on your ass???

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(geeky trivia mode on)

Close! The model uses flaps from a flaverking (sp?) model, and the ILM prototype speeder bike model used the same parts. However, the final, larger speeder bike models were scratch built so ultimately the bike flaps only look like flaverking/AT-AT parts.

 

[blaydrunner]

Thanks Cliff Claven!!!!!!

Cheers!
GL

 

[RONMINIATURES]

The sandpaper idea is a very good one ,everybody should do that ,GOOD idea Pat .

Ron

 

[RONMINIATURES]

Good idea on the rectangles for hiding the nuts .I will do that on mine .Thanks again Pat

Ron

 

[RONMINIATURES]

I am glad that you are doing an average joe edition ,it proves that the model can look like a million bucks without going freaky on extensive modifications . Nice ass ....Keep up the good work .

 

[Wistanley]

Hey, Ron!

It's a fantastic model no matter how many mods people make. I think of it like those classic Tamiya Tiger tanks that armor modelers are always superdetailing: a great model's under there either way you go!

I think it looks great stock, and plan to (mostly) go that route myself, myself.

 

[metamorphic]

Hey RON!!!

I'm glad to see you posting again!!! I'm so happy I have this kit, I know I was reluctant at first, but I'm glad I got it.

Damn this is fun.

 

[lonnie sweet]

Nice! Are these kits still available? I've never heard of the ATATRON or CDN version before, and the last one I tried to get was stopped before I ordered.

Lonnie

 

[Smiling Demon]

Looking very good to me. I wouldn't mind getting a hold of one of these kits myself.

Can't wait to see the paint job on her!!
Keep us posted!!

Kenny

 

[RONMINIATURES]

Hi Pat

Any more pics for us ? did you start the painting yet LMK . Cant wait to see it finished

Ron

 

[Zaphod]

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[metamorphic]

Hi guys

Sorry, I haven't been able to titilate you with pictures of my painted AT-AT yet......Well it's not even started. Apparently my wife thinks that it's more important for me to paint the house....and find work.

I'll try and get to it soon. Thanks again goes to WC for posting the pics.

Pat

 

[RONMINIATURES]

What does the wife know anyway ?

do not go to sleep on your project ....

 

[metamorphic]

Hi Guys

Sorry no updates, I'm working like a madman on a movie. Guy "X".

TTFN
Pat

 

[Aegis159]

Man, most of the pics have dead links now! I'd like to see how this one is going as well as I'm planning on building mine as an "Average Joe" version as well, except for lighting the cockpit.... I plan on having it look like the ESB Australian release poster....

Anyway, any chance of posting the pics again so those of us that are late to the party can see the pics??

Cheers!!

 

[metamorphic]

Is there any specific picks that your looking for?

Pat

 

[Aegis159]

well anything you wanna send my way is fine by me...PM me and I'll get ya my email addy.....

 

[TFrosst]

CAn someone let me know where I can get the Canadian At-At kit? I also see someone mentioned a Tamiya kit. Does Tamiya make an AT-AT?

 

[Wistanley]

Many AT-AT parts came from Tamiya kits. Tamiya has never made an AT-AT.

 

[SGluedMyFingers]

Man, most of the pics have dead links now.

Yup, nice to know what ya'll are talking about.

I've been eyeing the New AT-AT at the local Wal-Mart. It has Star Wars on the box and it's under $12.00 so yeah, I've been eyeing holes through the cellophane. But man, doesn't that box look TINY? I've heard that the price paid by RC2 (and ME) to get that kit in to that little bitty box was the snowspeeders and turrents. :angry

No deal. I'm lurking around e-bay looking for an older kit to slip under the "$10.00" radar. If I purchase the new kit it will only be to supplement the older kit for a diorama. Maybe I'll be able to catch one on overstock.com for $2.00 in a few years.

Wondering: The ROTJ AMT AT-AT has speeders and turrents right?

AND: It seems that I may have read that there may be some difference in the number of posable legs throughout the kit's re-issues? Anyone know anything about this?