Studio scale Jawa Sandcrawler nearly completed

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U87cylon

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• Nov 5, 2015

• #1

Been working on this project off and on for a year. The masters were completed by me as well as molding them.
I took a few months off from making the first model due to other projects. The masters reflect the 1977 model and not the special edition version which had two side "doors" missing.
Many sleepless nights went into this project. I'll post an update soon with more photos. Really can't wait to paint this!
The replica should be completed in about a week. The top front casting has a few missed parts but you can see the detail is crisp . I will cast another top and make sure I get those two small parts that I missed in the next casting.
Hope you enjoy the pics.

 

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dirtydave

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• Nov 5, 2015

• #2

Welcome & really nice work.Can't wait to see more.

Dave

 

TazMan2000

Master Member

• Nov 5, 2015

• #3

Really great work. Need to see more.

TazMan2000

 

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Voodoocaster

Well-Known Member

• Nov 5, 2015

• #4

Looks great,you have more pictures?

 

joberg

Legendary Member

• Nov 7, 2015

• #5

Really looking forward to more pics!

 

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CutThumb

Sr Member

• Nov 7, 2015

• #6

Great work. Out of all the models I've built the sandcrawler (Randy Cooper not SS) is still my favourite. The paintings the fun part. I'll be interested to see what you do with the farside of it.

 

Duncanator

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• Nov 9, 2015

• #7

Looking very nice! Are you considering making it an r/c drivable model by any chance? It looks like you are using rubber treads.

 

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U87cylon

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• Nov 10, 2015

• #8

The studio models hiden side (away from cameras) was a flat wooden panel with a access hole. I took the liberty to make a panel but make it detailed like the opposite panel. I will take some more photos today. The tracks are resin.
Thanks for looking

 

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U87cylon

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• Nov 10, 2015

• #9

More photos of the side that isn't seen in the film. Only the center section is not studio accurate due to the studio model only having a piece of plywood with a hole so I took some liberty in making my own center panel.

 

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Treadwell

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• Nov 10, 2015

• #10

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j54/Treadwell_Jay/SW exhibit/DSCN1269.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j54/Treadwell_Jay/SW exhibit/DSCN1270.jpg

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Here are a couple of crappy photos of the unfinished side he's talking about. (The display was against the wall, so it was the best I could do!)

 

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MonsieurTox

Master Member

• Nov 10, 2015

• #11

U87cylon said:

More photos of the side that isn't seen in the film. Only the center section is not studio accurate due to the studio model only having a piece of plywood with a hole so I took some liberty in making my own center panel.

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I think the original had a detailled plate to cover this access hatch, the screws to hold it are still there !

This is an awesome replica, is it R/C ?

It looks to be all resin ? Can't wait to see it painted, it will be very challenging !

 

joberg

Legendary Member

• Nov 11, 2015

• #12

Great build so far. Would be insane if it would be RC!!

 

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U87cylon

New Member

• Nov 24, 2015

• #13

No it's not going to be RC. It will be a static display model within an acrylic case. However, buyers can use my castings (kit) and buy their own sherman tank kits (4 needed) and build your own rc system.