An inspired Ftoys AT-AT ,AT-ST diorama

TCSloan

Well-Known Member

• Dec 19, 2014

• #1

Inspired by Chris' awesome work on his dio..I had to get some of the AT-ATs and give it a try. I just got 3 in and started work on them right away.
These things are pretty cool, and nicely detailed for their size.
Heres what Iev done so far..
I removed the leg union plates (hips) from the body in order to reposition the legs better. Also filling the seam down the middle.

I noticed the upper leg section is molded on the side of the knee joint instead of being in the center..so I cut all the joints off ,and I'll reposition those later on. They were easy to cut off without ruining the part. I just used an Xacto knife and a lot of care. I will also reposition some of the feet once I figure out how the legs will be positioned.


Im not sure how accurate in scale the FToys 1/144 line is, I ordered a set of AT-STs and some Snowspeeders, all 1/144 ..we'll see how they look compared to the ATSTs soon I hope.

 

Last edited: Dec 26, 2014

Sym-Cha

Master Member

• Dec 19, 2014

• #2

Re: An inspired Ftoys AT-AT diorama

Nice ... another AT-AT diorama in progress

Chaim

 

TCSloan

Well-Known Member

• Dec 22, 2014

• #3

Re: An inspired Ftoys AT-AT diorama

heres a little bit more.. I got the leg positions figured out, and glued the upper legs back on. The lower legs got the added strip and the nub for the hydraulic rod to the feet. I'll add those next.

got all 12 little hydraulic parts made..this seemed like it took forever..

Now Im working on getting the lower legs attached ,and adjusting any feet positions

and then I dd the new part once the feet are on

 

joberg

Legendary Member

• Dec 22, 2014

• #4

Re: An inspired Ftoys AT-AT diorama

So many AT-AT on the board lately and so many good dios & tranformations/improvements that are great to follow. You're on the right track

 

jkno

Legendary Member

• Dec 25, 2014

• #5

Re: An inspired Ftoys AT-AT diorama

AT-AT's are the best!

 

TCSloan

Well-Known Member

• Dec 25, 2014

• #6

Re: An inspired Ftoys AT-AT diorama

Just got the AT-STs in too..I'll post pics of those soon

 

TCSloan

Well-Known Member

• Dec 26, 2014

• #7

Re: An inspired Ftoys AT-AT diorama

heres the AT-ST compared to the AT-AT...I 'think' it looks in scale...its really nicely detailed too..Id almost say better than the MPC kit. I havent added the weapons yet..workin on that now.

 

TCSloan

Well-Known Member

• Dec 26, 2014

• #8

looks like I got screwed on one of the AT-STs..they gave me 3 left legs and 1 right

 

TCSloan

Well-Known Member

• Dec 27, 2014

• #9

Ive gotten alot done today . The base is made, and I think this is how everything will be laid out.
I decided to make the AT-ST with the wrong leg a knocked out walker. I think I might open the hatch and add smoke coming out if it.

The base colors have been applied ,and now starting on some varying shades for panels and highlights.

Heres the AT-ST base coated.

 

joberg

Legendary Member

• Dec 28, 2014

• #10

Looking great...eager to see the next update!

 

christrom

Sr Member

• Dec 29, 2014

• #11

Looking great!!! More than a pang of Deja vu too! I'll be posting more photos of my build soon. Very close to being finished. I love that you are adding the AT-STs as well. One thing though - the AT-AT's legs only bend one way. Other than that, this is looking great. Subscribed!

 

Scarecrow Joe

Sr Member

• Dec 29, 2014

• #12

Nice work so far!

 

TCSloan

Well-Known Member

• Dec 30, 2014

• #13

thanks guys for the comments.
christrom , what do you mean about the ATATs legs? they bend more than 1 way..or am I misunderstanding that.

 

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stonky

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Dec 30, 2014

• #14

I think that he's referring to the hyper extension that we see in one of your pics and that AT-AT knees don't bend backwards.

 

TCSloan

Well-Known Member

• Dec 30, 2014

• #15

yup, I see that now..it made sense in my head, but going back over the videos I dont see any working that way. I'll fix that one.

 

christrom

Sr Member

• Dec 30, 2014

• #16

Yep, that's all it was

 

stonky

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Dec 30, 2014

• #17

I see so many people getting the footing wrong and it can really put a dent in an otherwise terrific presentation - I'm sure that your attention to detail will pay off. And remember: the stepping goes right-right-left-left

 

TCSloan

Well-Known Member

• Dec 30, 2014

• #18

yes it can be easy to get wrong..I did get the sequence right after watching the scenes over and over..but was thinking that when the rear feet came forward the lower part started forward first. Theres one millisecond that one leg starts to do that,but its so brief and fast in the scene ,its very hard to tell. But after repeating it several times, I can see that it only starts to move forward slightly, then the upper leg moves quicker, leaving the lower leg behind . I did notice though, to say the legs only bend one way isnt exactly correct. Its just when they walk do they bend that way..but watch the walking sequences real slow, and you will see occasionally the legs bending the other way..especially the one that hikes its left leg and shoots down the snowspeeder, and of course the one that gets tripped.

 

TCSloan

Well-Known Member

• Dec 30, 2014

• #19

heres the leg repositioned. not sure about his front right leg,..what do you guys think?


Heres a little something I did to the bottom of the base just for kicks..now its PRO-fessional


Though,upon oping a new can of spackle..to my surprise..I just may have to rename it the Battle of Hubba Bubba...I sure hope this stuff really does dry white..
this is the first coat..I also added some plaster rocks I had made from one of those rubber molds

 

TCSloan

Well-Known Member

• Dec 30, 2014

• #20

Heres where Im at on the walkers.. Ive done the streaks and stains so far using oils. I have 1 side done on each,I'll do the other side tomorrow. Once the streaks are done I'll do the washes and pastel work.