Project: Revell AT-AT Walker

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Jan 5, 2015

• #21

Thanks christrom. If you're referring to the blueprint in post #1, yeah I found that the Revell model was slightly out, compared to the scaled down SS drawing. I had to compromise a bit and use my discretion. I found it difficult to get an accurate measurement because the model's sides are at angle. But I think I got it pretty darn close.

 

Sym-Cha

Master Member

• Jan 5, 2015

• #22

That looks stunning indeed ... can't wait for you to tackle those legs into stop-motion mode ... will you also use some kind of springs system inside as per the original Studio Scale AT-ATs?

Chaim

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Jan 5, 2015

• #23

Sym-Cha said:

That looks stunning indeed ... can't wait for you to tackle those legs into stop-motion mode ... will you also use some kind of springs system inside as per the original Studio Scale AT-ATs?

Chaim

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Thanks Sym-Cha. Yes, I'm hoping I can. I'm leaving the legs for the last, as they are the most complicated part of the model. But I am looking forward to them as well.

 

Pedro

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Jan 5, 2015

• #24

Man, this is hard core! You really are rebuilding the whole thing. Looks great!

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Jan 5, 2015

• #25

Thanks Pedro. It's tedious work, but it's worth it.:wacko

 

christrom

Sr Member

• Jan 6, 2015

• #26

anamorphicWayne said:

Thanks christrom. If you're referring to the blueprint in post #1, yeah I found that the Revell model was slightly out, compared to the scaled down SS drawing. I had to compromise a bit and use my discretion. I found it difficult to get an accurate measurement because the model's sides are at angle. But I think I got it pretty darn close.

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I was more referring to the 9th pic in post #3. Looks like the Revell is way too long... is that a new cutting line you've put on there?

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Jan 6, 2015

• #27

christrom said:

I was more referring to the 9th pic in post #3. Looks like the Revell is way too long... is that a new cutting line you've put on there?

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No. I was roughing out where the front of the chassis would begin. The double line was the thickness of the plate that would be installed.

 

christrom

Sr Member

• Jan 6, 2015

• #28

okey dokey

 

joberg

Legendary Member

• Jan 6, 2015

• #29

This is going to be sooo good! Waiting impatiently for the other update

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Mar 4, 2015

• #30

Sorry all, for not updating in the last couple of months. I've been going crazy with the model.

Well, let's get on with the updates.......


THE BELLY Part II


I finished off the Side Guards and prime them.


Next, I plotted out the greeblies for the Belly Sides and added what I could find from my parts bin. Some I made up from scratch.


I then prime them.


THE BODY Part III


Then came the rest of all the small panels and greeblies.






Next I did under the Butt.






Again, I took what I could find and make shift parts to resemble what's on the actual SS model.


NEXT UPDATE will be the Neck Armature.

Please Stay Tuned...............

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Mar 4, 2015

• #31

As promised.


THE NECK ARMATURE


Based off my research, I came up something that would work with this scale.


I started with scrap pieces of aluminum that I picked up at a local metal recycler.


From there, I cut and file the basic forms.


Opps, I broke a tap. But eventually got up and running again.


With more filing, I rounded out the parts that would be hinging together.


I test fitted the joints as I went along.


Next, I added the head and body joints to their bases, so they can be mounted.


To see how it looks, I temporary mount it to the Head. The joints were still too loose, so I added tubing in the inner joint holes.

Fine tuning is still needed.


More To Come..............

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Mar 4, 2015

• #32

THE CHASSIS Part II



I added metal pins to help support the Belly Tubes.


I also glued styrene slots to the Belly Tubes to help as well.


I decide to use J-B Weld to help with securing the brackets and pins to the Chassis.


Using risers from a motherboard, I epoxied, one on each end, to square aluminum tubing. These two brackets will help secure the Main Body to the Chassis.


Here I used square brass tubes, with set screws, to mount the Front/Sides Chassis Plates together. Then, applied J-B Weld to strengthen them.


I also cut out a block of aluminum for the Leg Mounts, but that might be change, depending on how the leg configuration will turn out.


Here's the Chassis with the Belly Tubes added. Ready for priming.

 

Sym-Cha

Master Member

• Mar 5, 2015

• #33

Seems like this is going to be a stunning piece of art

Chaim

 

GF

Sr Member

• Mar 5, 2015

• #34

anamorphicWayne said:

It looks that way, doesn't it. If that's the case, why the heck didn't I just do a studio scale instead? Hmmmm.

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exactly my thoughts

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Mar 5, 2015

• #35

anamorphicWayne said: It looks that way, doesn't it. If that's the case, why the heck didn't I just do a studio scale instead? Hmmmm.

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GF said:

exactly my thoughts

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I guess I thought it would be too difficult and costly to make that leap. But after spending the last few months on this scale, I could of easily made it to that level. Perhaps, one day.

 

crowe t

Well-Known Member

• Mar 6, 2015

• #36

You are doing and excellent job on this AT-AT. I actually really like seeing projects like this one, that take an existing inaccurate model and turn it into something great.

I'm looking forward to more updates.

BTW, how long is this model?

 

dragnink

Well-Known Member

• Mar 6, 2015

• #37

Sweet updates Wayne, loving your approach..

Helluva lot of work isn't it? You're doing the work of 3 men!

 

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joberg

Legendary Member

• Mar 7, 2015

• #38

Great update. It's getting there:cool

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Mar 7, 2015

• #39

Thanks Guys!!
I'm quite pleased with how it's turning out. Yesterday, I picked up aluminum blocks for the legs and by the weight of them, this sucker is going to be heavy. :unsure

crowe t said:

You are doing and excellent job on this AT-AT. I actually really like seeing projects like this one, that take an existing inaccurate model and turn it into something great.

I'm looking forward to more updates.

BTW, how long is this model?

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Thanks crowe t. I'm guess-imating at about 14.75" with a height of nearly 13".

dragnink said:

Sweet updates Wayne, loving your approach..

Helluva lot of work isn't it? You're doing the work of 3 men!

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Yup, Me, Myself and I. I'm surprised we're all getting along.

joberg said:

Great update. It's getting there:cool

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Thanks joberg.

 

anamorphicWayne

Sr Member

• Mar 7, 2015

• #40

Hello All. Here's a brief update.


THE BODY Part IV

I needed to add support anchors to the Main Body, so it can be mounted to the Chassis.


I decided to use square brass and styrene tubes for the anchors. The brass was ideal for the bolts to secure to and the styrene made it easy to glue to the Main Body.


I lined up, both the front/rear, support anchors thru the Side Doors to the brackets on the Chassis.


I then glued them in place.


Next, I made up the Side Doors to help hide the bolts.


I added greeblies next to the support anchors.


To finish off the Main Body, I added an inner wall, with it's greeblies, to the interior of the Main Body.

I'll add the Side Guards later on.

Now, it's ready for priming.

More to come.............