1/32 Anakin's Podracer

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korben44

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Figured I'd work on this while awaiting my PG Falcon. Hopefully add some much needed detail to this kit. Still looks like fun

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Hunk a Junk said:
I love this kit! My suggestion: consider replacing the Anakin figure with a larger one. The kit version is too small.
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Thanks for the suggestion... It does look too small... I might try my hand at a clay figure... But may just leave it out all together. What's weird is going back to a kit like this after being spoiled by Bandai and how easily they go together.
 
I used a spare pilot from another kit -- it may have been the AMT moving X-Wing pilot -- and modified that. If you can find a decent figure, it's easier to add detail using some putty than to sculpt something from scratch. In the case of Anakin, he's got that big helmet and huge goggles that help obscure the face.
 
Thanks for the tip. I'm limited on the lack of kits I have on hand...lol... However, I have plenty of sculpy in all honesty, I'd leave the s at empty and make a standing version.
 
I believe the engines that were used on the full-sized prop were based on F-18 Hornet engines. I read that somewhere YEARS ago. Can't seem to dig it up now, though.

SB
 
darthviper107 said:
This guy has a bunch of photos of the 1/8th scale model they used in the film:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/toromodel/albums/72157619782799904
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That's awesome thanks!

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Hunk a Junk said:
Screenshots of the pod race can be found starting here: https://starwarsscreencaps.com/star-wars-episode-i-the-phantom-menace-1999/36/

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Thanks for that link... I couldn't remember it but I have used it in the past...

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angrytrooper said:
Can't wait to see what you do with this kit..
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Same here... I like a challenge! I've got enough stuff on hand to bring it up to snuff.
 
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