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Title: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 09, 2011, 03:02:19 PM
And of course we know the rest.... all 6 episodes, numerous spin offs, the books, the games, (the pillow cases, I still have mine!).  

The rise, the fall, the good, the bad and the gungan  :D.

Well, for me starwars fuelled my laser brained delusions from the age of 5, 1977 Episode IV A New Hope. For the last 34 years my journey through this thing called life has been fuelled by the worlds and words of Mr Lucas. The attic is full of storage boxes of various star wars merchandise, carded minis, boxed vehicles, cookie jars, jigsaws, you name it, it's probably up there.

Even now with my twin boy and girl, (you've no idea how hard it was for me not to insist on Luke and Leia for names, and why my wife refused to let me go to the registery office on my own! ;)) I find that my impression of Yoda helps my son eat his dinner and the john williams music already raises a smile from my daughter when i hum along.

So setting the context of my obsession, brings me onto the project in question... (more in a bit, Yoda is required to feed the younglings!).

So for now a few pics of the lead in question:

I had most of the boxed sets here for around 10 years, with a few obtained recently and a large quantity of star wars lead coming in from another collector friend of mine. I'd always promised myself that I'd so something with them rather than horde and horde, (every lead head's addictive promise!) but recently with a great disturbance in the force, came the opportunity to do something.

I can safely say that I almost have all that I need for this overarching project(s).

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/starwarsminispartone.jpg)(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/starwarsminisparttwo.jpg)

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/VadersVeersandsnowtrooperswip.jpg)

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Speeders.jpg)

I've also got a good few Actionfleet ships which I'll post up in due course.
:D
Title: Re: Star wars Project log:
Post by: gamer Mac on January 09, 2011, 03:23:40 PM
This is going to be good :-* :-* :-*
Hurry up and get started.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log:
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 09, 2011, 03:29:22 PM
I have. :D

More later.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log:
Post by: uti long smile on January 09, 2011, 03:34:11 PM
Can't wait to see what you are doing. I've just started mine:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=25272.0

I'm thinking of a game based around some Bounty Hunters racing to recovering a dropped shipment - (maybe Han's from ANH) in the Jundland wastes.

Four players - maybe Bounty Hunters, Tusken Raiders, Imperials - and possibly Han and Chewie fighting it out through a Jawa Settlement.

Table - basic desert scenery, a couple of buildings.

Rules - probably SoBaH as it's quick and easy.

Still in my head, but slowly coming together...
Title: Re: Star wars Project log:
Post by: Thunderchicken on January 09, 2011, 03:40:31 PM
That is an impressive collection Commander V. Looking forward to watching this one develop.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log:
Post by: AKULA on January 09, 2011, 03:46:05 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on January 09, 2011, 03:02:19 PM
For the last 34 years my journey through this thing called life has been fuelled by the worlds and words of Mr Lucas.

How did you manage to get married again.....

 ;) lol
Title: Re: Star wars Project log:
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 09, 2011, 04:14:51 PM
So then onto the the planning.

Ok so where to go with this... there were a number of options and still are as with the number of figures I've got (and will continue to get :) ) means that this will be an overarching Project, with a number of separate project threads.

From my childhood, ESB and the Imperial Attack on Echo Base was always my favourite, (I can remember the snows in Kent in the 80's when I basically lived outside as did my star wars figures running away from wampas or setting up the attack on the Shield Generators.

So the sixth planet in the Hoth system had to figure in my plans, but there is an issue with this and WEG figures. Unfortuantely Grenadier only did one pose of Imperial storm (snow) trooper and one pose of rebel trooper, (plus Han in hoth gear of course).

Snowtroopers:

Also at the time this started this project I had 10 snowtroopers, (better than nothing) and zero rebel troopers, and had still to get hold of the ESB boxed set. Well a few timely emails later and I'd managed to secure a reasonable number of Imperials and a few other bits and pieces as well.

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/VadersVeersandsnowtrooperswip.jpg)

Currently have 36, (6 painted this week):

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/SnowTroopers.jpg)

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/SnowTroopersandprobot.jpg)

Will be using a few MG34's to convert a few to long barreled blaster troopers.

Imperial Probe Droid:

part of the ESB boxed set, really pleased with the way it's turned out.

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Probotii.jpg)

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/probotandAtATdriver.jpg)

More to come, including a bit more details on my AT-AT Driver/TIE Fighter conversion paint.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: uti long smile on January 09, 2011, 04:19:32 PM
Very nice chief!
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: dodge on January 09, 2011, 04:29:04 PM
cool  :-*
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Johnno on January 09, 2011, 04:30:49 PM
Awesome this is.
Followed with interest, this will be.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Kieffer on January 09, 2011, 05:11:47 PM
Hi Commander,

Wich rule or rules do you intent to play with ?
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Sinewgrab on January 09, 2011, 05:29:54 PM
Man, I am jealous. I never got my hands on any of the WEG lead except for the Rancor...and that guys is one heavy beast, let me tell you! I am forced by budget to do my Star Wars setup using the collectable figures. But you know, they're still better than nothing.

Beautiful so far, Commander.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 09, 2011, 05:31:40 PM
Quote from: Kieffer on January 09, 2011, 05:11:47 PM
Hi Commander,

Wich rule or rules do you intent to play with ?

Not sure yet Kieffer, I have the miniature Battles rules but them seem a little '80's' if you know what I mean. Will have a bit more of a think on this as the work progresses.

AT-AT Driver:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/ATATDriver.jpg)

AT-AT Drivers were cool weren't they? Imperial Ice Truckers! :D

Yeah ok TIE fighter pilots were too but I remember seeing these guys first time round and thinking wow!!

WEG did a TIE fighter pilot in the Imperial Forces boxed set and as I have three of them I fancied having a go at 'Hothing' one up.

Although the costumes are very similar their are some differences:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/TIE20and20ATAT20wide.jpg)

But to be honest as they never did one in the WEG range once painted I didn't think the differences really matter, (although I might add the shoulder armour at some stage).

I also added a few of the red marks on the mouth gills, but the central ridge etc, also the orange insigna the back of the helmet, one of the AT-AT crew, (I'll take another shot from the back later). The Imperial icons were a rough approximation, that I think work well for a 25mm mini.

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/probotandAtATdriver.jpg)

I might add a blaster rather than a pistol to the next one, and definately the shoulder plates too.

Next up: Snow bases and supplies.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: anevilgiraffe on January 09, 2011, 06:02:38 PM
can't believe you had that stash for 10 years and did nothing with them...

what conversion work did you do on the AT-AT driver? you didn't say...

the problem with the AT-AT driver/TIE pilot costume was that the stormtrooper/rebelpilot combo helmet was it was so massive... always looks fine on action figures and in the comics and what have you, but on a person always looks so weird...
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: uti long smile on January 09, 2011, 06:10:56 PM
Quote from: anevilgiraffe on January 09, 2011, 06:02:38 PM
the problem with the AT-AT driver/TIE pilot costume was that the stormtrooper/rebelpilot combo helmet was it was so massive... always looks fine on action figures and in the comics and what have you, but on a person always looks so weird...

:) Completely agree!
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: The Somnambulist on January 09, 2011, 06:21:44 PM
I still have a most of the WEG figures, one gameshop bought all the loose figures from Grenadier and sold them individually. Can't decide what to do with them. ???
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: AKULA on January 09, 2011, 06:26:38 PM
If you decide to sell them, you should get a good price - there are enough WEG buyers on here, to cause a stampede....

 lol
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 09, 2011, 07:11:31 PM
Quote from: anevilgiraffe on January 09, 2011, 06:02:38 PM
can't believe you had that stash for 10 years and did nothing with them...

what conversion work did you do on the AT-AT driver? you didn't say...

the problem with the AT-AT driver/TIE pilot costume was that the stormtrooper/rebelpilot combo helmet was it was so massive... always looks fine on action figures and in the comics and what have you, but on a person always looks so weird...

Not all of it mate, most of the boxed sets. Loose minis, blisters and ESB boxed set acquired recently.

The conversion work on this one was purely paintjob, though I will add the shoulder plates to this and future drivers and yes they do look very top heavy in costume have to agree.


Snow bases:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Probotii.jpg)

(A simple how to). The WEG minis are all solid base (boo!) but given their vlaue I've decided against hacking the bases off and instead dropping them into slottas. This involves tracing round the base and cutting the hole big enough to snuggly fit the mini, then superglued flat in place, with the offcuts glued underneath the base to further secure the mini.

This works well but is time consuming, (thankfully Geronimo does some recessed standard chaffered bases so I'll give those a whirl).

Once the glue has dried, I use a coving adhesive, (basically a finer polyfilla) to coat the base. Once dry this is undercoated grey, then stiple brushed with space wolves gree. I thinned wash of asurmen blue is applied and final work up using skull white.

Quote from: The Somnambulist on January 09, 2011, 06:21:44 PM
I still have a most of the WEG figures, one gameshop bought all the loose figures from Grenadier and sold them individually. Can't decide what to do with them. ???

If you have any rebels and snowtroopers & probe droids drop me a PM. Cheers

Supplies next:

The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Mr.J on January 09, 2011, 07:19:41 PM
Wow! Great project. Very much a fan of yours though I hope this doesn't mean that the halo project has been side lined! Awesome project though!
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 09, 2011, 07:39:47 PM
Quote from: Mr.J on January 09, 2011, 07:19:41 PM
Wow! Great project. Very much a fan of yours though I hope this doesn't mean that the halo project has been side lined! Awesome project though!

No just scheduled back to fit in with the possible availability of covenant later this year.

Ok then, so no self respecting rebel outpost, space port, docking bay or hanger would be complete without a range of crates, boxes and barrels:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Crates.jpg)

I used a mixture of stuff from Fenris Games, Old Crown (15mm range) and Pardulon Resin Models and Terrain. Tried to keep that very dirty sci-fi look with greys, gunmetals and beiges. Have another six or so to paint, very satisfying. Will need to get some of Jed's barrels, maybe the old void ones too.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: YIU on January 09, 2011, 10:47:07 PM
I was glad with my collection of WEG boxes but yours is really impressive. That's an amazing collection. Your project seems amazing.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Doomsdave on January 11, 2011, 03:14:44 AM
You must have spent a fortune getting all those old minis together.  Congratulations!  This project is going to be great.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 11, 2011, 07:10:01 AM
Quote from: Doomsdave on January 11, 2011, 03:14:44 AM
You must have spent a fortune getting all those old minis together.  Congratulations!  This project is going to be great.

Not really as I've built it up over time, recently had a bit of a spend but not stupidly to be honest and big lots work out better value for money.


Next up: The Emperor's Coming here?   :D
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: aliensurfer on January 11, 2011, 11:38:34 AM
I think you should give up and sell me what you have there.  ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: YIU on January 11, 2011, 11:59:57 AM
Quote from: aliensurfer on January 11, 2011, 11:38:34 AM
I think you should give up and sell me what you have there.  ;)

I already told him but he doesn't want.   :D
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: dodge on January 11, 2011, 03:24:12 PM
all very good

looking forward as I always do to more

dodge
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Dr.Falkenhayn on January 11, 2011, 04:08:56 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper
Next up: [b
The Emperor's Coming here? [/b]  :D

No stinky Ewoks Please!  ;) Very cool Project looking forward to this!
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Michka on January 11, 2011, 04:23:53 PM
Oh, but you have to have some stinking Ewoks. I mean, there are only two different Ewok poses in the entire range. Not as bad as the singular Tusken Raider though, or the Scout Trooper.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Michi on January 11, 2011, 10:37:16 PM
Alright, you chose the weapons, I take up the challenge. Now let´s compete.
Stormtroopers forward!

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/Rome/MiniaturenfotosOriginale1246.jpg)

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/Rome/MiniaturenfotosOriginale1248.jpg)


Get to the platform and board the shuttle!

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/Rome/MiniaturenfotosOriginale1225.jpg)


And move that X-wing out of the way!
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/Rome/MiniaturenfotosOriginale1239.jpg)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: uti long smile on January 11, 2011, 10:44:10 PM
I'd forgotten about your hanger! Brilliant stuff :)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Axebreaker on January 11, 2011, 10:51:36 PM
Following this with interest. :) 8)

Christopher
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 11, 2011, 10:53:21 PM
There's a lot of great stuff going on here  :-*  :-*

Makes me want to do Star Wars again  :-*  :D  :-*  8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Michi on January 11, 2011, 10:54:42 PM
Second AT-AT finished. Pictures to be seen soon in this theatre...
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 11, 2011, 10:56:52 PM
Quote from: Michi on January 11, 2011, 10:54:42 PM
Second AT-AT finished. Pictures to be seen soon in this theatre...

Is that all the storm troopers you have?

Shame. ;)

(Your hanger/arena works best with the ratcor, beastie in it! ;)) I'm derailing my own thread here. Anyway, go get your own this one's full!

:)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Michi on January 11, 2011, 11:19:09 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on January 11, 2011, 10:56:52 PM
Is that all the storm troopers you have?

Shame. ;)

I have actually 64 of them.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 11, 2011, 11:40:16 PM
Quote from: Michi on January 11, 2011, 11:19:09 PM
I have actually 64 of them.

Like I said, is that all....

;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: YIU on January 11, 2011, 11:45:33 PM
That's excellent Michi. I really like your hangar and the bunkers. Do you have another thread, a blog or any site where I could see more pictures of your Star wars miniatures and sceneries.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: General on January 11, 2011, 11:53:45 PM
Excellent work.  May the force be with you.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log:
Post by: voltan on January 12, 2011, 12:26:22 AM
Quote from: AKULA on January 09, 2011, 03:46:05 PM
How did you manage to get married again.....

 ;) lol

Jedi mind trick?
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: white knight on January 12, 2011, 08:10:43 AM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on January 11, 2011, 11:40:16 PM
Like I said, is that all....

I must have around 200.  :D
Title: Re: Star wars Project log:
Post by: YIU on January 12, 2011, 08:50:10 AM
Quote from: voltan on January 12, 2011, 12:26:22 AM
Jedi mind trick?

No, he married Leia.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: AKULA on January 12, 2011, 09:16:35 AM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on January 11, 2011, 11:40:16 PM
Like I said, is that all....

;)

i've got a few

 :(
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: white knight on January 12, 2011, 09:18:57 AM
Quote from: white knight on January 12, 2011, 08:10:43 AM
I must have around 200.  :D

Not counting the Micro collection snowtroopers (probably another hundred). ;D
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 12, 2011, 09:20:36 AM
Quote from: white knight on January 12, 2011, 08:10:43 AM
I must have around 200.  :D

[quote Obi-Wan Kenobi]You don't need 200....you can let them go[/quote]

;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: white knight on January 12, 2011, 09:35:06 AM
* waves hand *
These are not the stormtrooper minis you're looking for.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: YIU on January 12, 2011, 09:42:32 AM
I have thousands of Stormtroopers in 1/1 scale if you want.

Darth Vader

 :D
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: white knight on January 12, 2011, 10:51:02 AM
I'll take two of the suits. ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 12, 2011, 10:23:33 PM
Ok so had about 40mins to myself tonight so had a little play with a pair of snowtroopers.

As I've said before, the issue with WEG minis is that some ranges come in only one or two poses. Case in point with the snowtroopers, one pose, which is a little...lets just say limiting. But hey they are (were originally as cloning was outlawed by the Emperial Senate I know! ;)) clones after all. :D

So with limited pose and limited options I've been thinking about ways to add a little difference. So I've converted two of the poorer quality castings, (which needed a bit more clean up) from normal E-11 Blaster to Long barrelled blasters (BlasTech DLT-19 Heavy Blaster Rifle), (or MG34's to you and me ;)).

So into the WWWII bitz box and two BAM MG34's and a bit of clipping and carving I've swopped the weapons over. They don't look three bad, ideally the limbs should have been cut and resculpted but I'll save that task for the E-web cannon operator I've got planned.

Camera's charging so pics hopefull later if not tomorrow.

In the meantime a little mish mash photo of stuff seen, stuff to finish, stuff to base and stuff pulled out of the attic, the two AT-ST's are the KFC toy giveaways (from '97 when the triology was special editionised!) Yes woefully out of scale but gaming stand in until I get the ActionmFleet ones, but perfectly usable I reckon..

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Imperialpaints.jpg)

Cheers

The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: YIU on January 12, 2011, 11:54:59 PM
They look great. You are right the conversions are limited on WEG miniatures but it's pewter so more difficult to convert than plastic minis.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 13, 2011, 08:35:02 AM
Well pewter doesn't phase me, it was a suprise how little pressure I had to use to cut it, used to higher non-lead content these days. That's what you get for cutting up 24ish year old minis!  :D
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 13, 2011, 10:42:12 AM
(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/blasterriflest.jpg)
Just lightly undercoated, will go back with the wet and dry before I paint them properly, as I say, look ok, could do with a bit more weight/weapon 'drop' but that means major limb resculpt, probably try that on number three.

Oh and I found this picture on my reference trawls, love it!  :-*

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/vader-on-hoth.jpg)

The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: marrony on January 13, 2011, 05:11:41 PM
Excellent stuff.Totally inspired! Plus that artwork is fantastic- the troopers scurrying along the shattered legs of the AT-AT.Superb.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: D@rth J@ymZ on January 13, 2011, 05:18:52 PM
 :-* Excellent work so far.  I could insert any number of SW quotes to make my point but I think everyone has done a pretty good job of that so far.   :D ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Axebreaker on January 13, 2011, 07:47:38 PM
Keep it coming. 8)

Christopher
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: manic _miner on January 13, 2011, 10:05:08 PM
 Nice conversions.Love the picture too.The KFC AT-ST are pretty good.I have a couple of the Actionfleet ones in a box some place.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: oldskoolrebel on January 13, 2011, 10:10:27 PM
I'm really enjoying this and all the other SW threads around just now, nostalgic!

To be honest last time I watched the films was years ago, on VHS! I'll need to see what I can do about that.

Cheers
Andy
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 14, 2011, 07:11:23 PM
This my friends is not a happy post:

(http://i.ebayimg.com/16/!CCRB16wB2k~$(KGrHqEOKj0E0TP+8dr5BNKiIrQhHw~~_12.JPG)

I'll call him rover.

I found rover on an ebay search a few nights back, poorly advertised, unloved, no clear title, just some size measurements in the text....and £2 bid with £2.98 postage!

So rover, I thought...is coming home to me.

I then get a bid retraction...the guy's two year old son has smashed it to pieces!  :o

Ok, bit fishy so I press the issue. Rover was disposed of in the bin in bits and the bin men have been.

So rover is no more  :'(

Damn shame. I still would have taken his broken little body and maybe with a bit of tlc nursed him back to health...or made a fitting 'down rover' monument for the gaming table.

Rover RIP

(http://i.ebayimg.com/16/!CCRB16wB2k~$(KGrHqEOKj0E0TP+8dr5BNKiIrQhHw~~_12.JPG)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4864932639_6dbd75ed49_z.jpg)

Oh well will keep looking for more! Plenty more AT-AT's in the tundra

:D


Might do a few bits tonight, keep you posted.


The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: YIU on January 14, 2011, 07:36:56 PM
Are you kidding, he smashed it to pieces ????? Crazy guy.

I just received my 3 AT-AT...still in the box.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: AKULA on January 14, 2011, 08:31:56 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on January 14, 2011, 07:11:23 PM
I then get a bid retraction...the guy's two year old son has smashed it to pieces!  :o

Damn shame mate - it could happen to anyone.  :(

On a brighter note, I got 2 shiney new wotc AT-ATs in the post today, so its not all bad news.

 :D
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 14, 2011, 09:25:10 PM
Quote from: AKULA on January 14, 2011, 08:31:56 PM
Damn shame mate - it could happen to anyone.  :(

On a brighter note, I got 2 shiney new wotc AT-ATs in the post today, so its not all bad news.

 :D

You are such a unsympathetic :-X

(I am so telling your wife about your little credit card infidelity!  :D)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: AKULA on January 14, 2011, 10:38:08 PM
 lol
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 14, 2011, 10:50:31 PM
Anyway started K3PO tonight:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-uUkf_pHt-Y/TKN-ZAjeuJI/AAAAAAAAF10/vV_-cf5C57c/s1600/k3po.jpg)
(Protocol droid from Echo base).

Will post up pics tomorrow. Will also aim to finish basing the two death star droids I've done and on of the Emperors, (he's a clone you know! ;) ).
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: 6milPhil on January 15, 2011, 01:03:35 AM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on January 09, 2011, 03:02:19 PM

I'd always promised myself that I'd so something with them rather than horde and horde, (every lead head's addictive promise!) but recently with a great disturbance in the force, came the opportunity to do something.

Fancy selling me some Aliens?  ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: rob_alderman on January 15, 2011, 01:17:55 AM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on January 14, 2011, 07:11:23 PM
I then get a bid retraction...the guy's two year old son has smashed it to pieces!  :o

Ok, bit fishy so I press the issue. Rover was disposed of in the bin in bits and the bin men have been.

So rover is no more  :'(

Sounds a bit more like, 'we wanted at least £10, so we want to retract the sale'.  ;D
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Dr.Falkenhayn on January 15, 2011, 01:33:21 AM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on January 09, 2011, 03:02:19 PM




(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/starwarsminispartone.jpg)(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/starwarsminisparttwo.jpg)

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/VadersVeersandsnowtrooperswip.jpg)

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Speeders.jpg)

I've also got a good few Actionfleet ships which I'll post up in due course.
:D

i could stare at these Pics all Day long.Whats inside the Bounty Hunter Box?All of them?
BTW i remember having a Luke on Tauntaun Mini somewhere on my Lead Pile,i could dig him out for you, if you dont have him allready  ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Michi on January 15, 2011, 07:22:19 AM
Quote from: Dr.Falkenhayn on January 15, 2011, 01:33:21 AM
Whats inside the Bounty Hunter Box?All of them?

(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090308014332/starwars/images/thumb/6/63/BountyHunters.jpg/473px-BountyHunters.jpg)
Yes, those you know from Bespin...

Dengar, Boba Fett, 4LOM, IG-88, Bossk, Zuckuss, Creedo, Boushh (if my remembrance does not muck me)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 15, 2011, 10:28:41 AM
Quote from: Dr.Falkenhayn on January 15, 2011, 01:33:21 AM
i could stare at these Pics all Day long.Whats inside the Bounty Hunter Box?All of them?


I've got all that were in the box but not all the Bounty Hunters from ESB were sculpted for the box though, plus as Michi says RTJ Boussh.


(http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~tpope/sol/west-end-games/images/40303.jpg)

40303 -- Bounty Hunters (1988; 10 figures)
Boba Fett, IG-88, Shrike (Gand), Dengar, Zardra, Bossk (Trandoshan), Weequay (aka Barada the Klatooinan), Boushh (Leia's disguise in Jabba's palace), Rebel Merc (female Rebel commando), Rebel Scout (actually based on early design sketches for the Imperial biker scouts)

No 4-lom in the set but might kitbash one from a spare zuckuss/c3po/ig88(for weapons).

Jake's Blog is a good resource for full lists as is SOL

http://www.jakestabletop.com/swmb/
 (http://www.jakestabletop.com/swmb/)


Cheers

The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 15, 2011, 10:35:10 AM
Quote from: rob_alderman on January 15, 2011, 01:17:55 AM
Sounds a bit more like, 'we wanted at least £10, so we want to retract the sale'.  ;D

To be honest that was my thoughts but as Matt said to me it sound so rediculous it could be true. The option even had in the description that his son had ripped it out of the box so no box. I think jr and Rover were destined to meet in some jedi/sith inspired duel to the death.

;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 15, 2011, 10:48:50 AM
Quote from: 6milPhil on January 15, 2011, 01:03:35 AM
Fancy selling me some Aliens?  ;)

No. 

;)


Might do, I'll see what I've got doubles/triples of that I'm not looking to keep.

(Plus still got those bloody zeds to sort out sorry mate).
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: AKULA on January 15, 2011, 12:42:18 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on January 15, 2011, 10:35:10 AM
To be honest that was my thoughts but as Matt said to me it sound so rediculous it could be true.

Look on the bright side - lightning doesn't strike twice.

 :)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: AKULA on January 15, 2011, 02:41:10 PM
If anyone is interested, there is a wotc At-AT that is quite reasonably priced, compared to the others on ebay at the moment:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AT-AT-Imperial-Walker-Loose-Star-Wars-Miniatures-NB-/390280589119?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ade892f3f

Buy it now Price = £45 + Postage (from the US, but only £12, which given the size is fair).

 8)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: white knight on January 15, 2011, 02:44:28 PM
Just when I'm out of spending money. Couldn't you just PM me...  ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 15, 2011, 03:53:11 PM
Quote from: white knight on January 15, 2011, 02:44:28 PM
Just when I'm out of spending money. Couldn't you just PM me...  ;)

I was thinking the same thing, after all the things we've done for him...etc.

Quote from: AKULA on January 15, 2011, 12:42:18 PM
Look on the bright side - lightning doesn't strike twice.

 :)

Probably you getting people to close auctions early as the second one has now gone too.  ::)

I'm going for Revell, much cheaper, can get blizzards 1 to 5 for the price of two wotc's

Been out with the twins all day so I'll finish K3PO later and post up.


Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 15, 2011, 04:04:41 PM
Quote from: Dr.Falkenhayn on January 15, 2011, 01:33:21 AM
BTW i remember having a Luke on Tauntaun Mini somewhere on my Lead Pile,i could dig him out for you, if you dont have him allready  ;)

You have a PM (obviously! ;)).
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: AKULA on January 15, 2011, 04:26:09 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on January 15, 2011, 03:53:11 PM
I was thinking the same thing, after all the things we've done for him...etc.

Such as...?

Buying WEG minis off me for one price, but then wanting a 50% premium, when you offer to sell me some.... ?

I'm not complaining about the price (no one forced me to buy them), but its hardly a "favour" is it?

 ;)

Quote from: Commander Vyper on January 15, 2011, 03:53:11 PM
Probably you getting people to close auctions early as the second one has now gone too.  ::)

Yes mate, i'm behind a global conspiracy to deprive you of your toys....

 lol
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 15, 2011, 04:47:24 PM
Quote from: AKULA on January 15, 2011, 04:26:09 PM
Such as...?

Buying WEG minis off me for one price, but then wanting a 50% premium, when you offer to sell me some.... ?

I'm not complaining about the price (no one forced me to buy them), but its hardly a "favour" is it?

 ;)

Yes mate, i'm behind a global conspiracy to deprive you of your toys....

 lol


It was nearer 60% come on Matt.... after all Shiney! Shiney!

(Point taken we should have swopped like for like on those will address, but we were caught in the shiney!).
Really you're behind it????.....I knew it!   :o Damn you!   :D  
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: AKULA on January 15, 2011, 05:07:32 PM
Yup, from my secret base, underneath AKULA Towers i'm stockpiling wotc AT-AT.

When the moment is right, I will release them onto the market, and destroy the price of prepainted plastics forever......

 lol
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 15, 2011, 05:09:10 PM
A cquired T reasures A kula's T ransactions?

 :D
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 15, 2011, 05:44:47 PM
Ok from now on this thread is about my project not 'my vaders bigger than your vader'! I'm as guilty of this arms race as the next man so from now on, just the project and just the PJ's (there are plenty of other places to post up my purchases :D).

So K3PO and Death Star Droids later tonight:


The newly refreshed Commander.  ;D
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: AKULA on January 15, 2011, 06:10:57 PM
 8)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: YIU on January 15, 2011, 06:45:22 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on January 15, 2011, 05:44:47 PM
Ok from now on this thread is about my project not 'my vaders bigger than your vader'!

No, no, no my lightsaber is bigger than yours   ;) .....I paint Wotc miniatures for now and they are taller than WEG ones. Still on it but I should post pictures soon.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 15, 2011, 11:02:52 PM
Just clearing out some space on the camera then pics will be taken and uploaded, (3468 pictures! Really should download more often!  :o)

While your waiting, thought I might stick a pic up of my VW transporter, some people's are TDI powered, I look to a higher power..a more elegant vehicle...from a more civilised age. She'll make 0.8 past lightspeed.

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/AVATARII.jpg)

:D

Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 15, 2011, 11:39:10 PM
Pictures taken at 00:10, not great lighting.  :-[
K-3PO (Kay-Threepio)

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/RIMG5219.jpg)

The white protocol droid K-3PO was a fixture in the Echo Base command center during the events surrounding the Battle of Hoth. The stuffy protocol droid served as a coordinator for all the droids stationed at Echo Base.
The property of Commander Narra, a veteran Alliance starfighter pilot who flew in the legendary Renegade Flight. Narra used K-3PO to record his memoirs and keep track of the numerous military engagements he was involved in over the years. After a while, K-3PO absorbed these stories and became a tactical expert.

This figure was one of the pewter castings Grenadier did for a number of boardgames, so it's detail wasn't sharp and when I bought it it looked a little flat in the face. It's painted up well though. I cut it from it's integral base and mounted it on a partially snow covered sulaco resin base from Fenris Games, as a nod to Echo base.

RA-7 Death Star Droids:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/RIMG5218.jpg)

Arakyd Industries curried considerable favor with the Empire with their exceptional line of military and security droids. For this reason, they were awarded the contract to supply some of the highest ranking officers in the Imperial echelons with personal servant droids. Or, at least, that's what the Imperial Security Bureau would have everyone believe. The ISB had tasked Arakyd to develop a line of spies to keep tabs on Imperials officials.

Concealed in the droid's primary programming was a secret documentation/surveillance system. The RA-7s were programmed to make periodic and clandestine contact with their ISB masters via scrambled frequencies.

Rumors began to circulate about the RA-7's true intent, and privacy-seeking Imperial officials began to quietly and conveniently "misplace" their droids, rather than destroy or reprogram them outright and risk being branded as traitors. A huge number of these droids were stationed aboard the Empire's most elite posting, the Death Star, and thus were destroyed when the station exploded.

I've painted two of the five I've got in traditional triology colours, the silver one from the sand crawler and the balck one from the death star. Both based to accompany Imperial officers to the Hoth system.


The Emperor:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/RIMG5213.jpg)

Not much to add, general bad guy.

(and not a great pic :/).
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Michi on January 15, 2011, 11:41:43 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on January 15, 2011, 11:02:52 PM
VW transporter, a more elegant vehicle...from a more civilised age. She'll make 0.8 past lightspeed.

Well chosen transport that. Traded my T3 for a T4 last year. Well, what did I say? YT-1300 that is...
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 16, 2011, 01:33:14 PM
Build a better 4-lom.
(http://www.actionfigurehq.com/starwarsnew/loose/4lom.JPG)

Ok so WEG/grenadier never sculpted a 4-LOM Bounty Hunter, (always thought that was odd as they did the Bounty Hunter's boxed set) but there's enough 'bits' in the range to kitbash one together.

So this is going to be this afternoon's distraction.

I'll be using

Death star droid (body) (Should be a protcol droid I know, but not many of those and need what I have, death star droids are in plentiful supply).
(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/RIMG5218.jpg)
Zuckuss (head with a little mode)
IG88 (Weapons (Blaster and long rifle).
(http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~tpope/sol/west-end-games/images/40420.jpg)
(Fett's just there cause he's always trying to build his part up!).

None of the donors will be wasted though. The IG unit will become a bit of trash scenery along with the RA-7's head, (thinking Jawa tat). The Zuckuss body will have a bit of GS attention and become a Jawa elder.  
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: anevilgiraffe on January 16, 2011, 02:14:45 PM
why not press mold the bits you want rather than kill rare minis... you can then sell your excess IG and Zuckuss...

http://www.fredaldous.co.uk/product_151160003.htm
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 16, 2011, 02:52:04 PM
Take your point and thanks for the link, but I've got 4 IG's and 4 Zuckuss's ( I think might be 3) and all the parts are going to be used in the project for further custom pieces so nothing will potentially go to waste.

It was the same dilema I had with cutting up the snowtroopers for the long barrelled rifles. They came out ok.

Have you used that stuff, is it any good?

The Commander 
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: anevilgiraffe on January 16, 2011, 03:14:18 PM
http://anevilgiraffe.blogspot.com/2010/12/fun-with-siligum.html

need a better medium than greenstuff though
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Darkoath on January 16, 2011, 03:49:54 PM
Mark you have started another trend my friend! lol  Now there are several people doing Star Wars!

Or is it a gaming group project?

Darkoath
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 16, 2011, 04:05:31 PM
Quote from: Darkoath on January 16, 2011, 03:49:54 PM
Mark you have started another trend my friend! lol  Now there are several people doing Star Wars!

Or is it a gaming group project?

Darkoath

No Dave, great minds etc, not guilty, loads of people have had projects simmering for a while now, no credit to give or take on this bud.

What do you expect from a load of Sci-fi nuts though? ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: YIU on January 16, 2011, 04:25:14 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on January 16, 2011, 02:52:04 PM
Have you used that stuff, is it any good?

I already used it and still use it : that's a fantastic stuff to mold small parts including miniatures. Just mix the blue and the white parts together, place your miniature in it and wait a few minutes : it dries in a few minutes.

You can then used plaster, resin, resin plaster to cast your miniature as a single or 2 parts mold. Expensive but awesome.

I still didn't find time to cast pictures but I casted a Darth Sidious hologram with clear resin using this stuff.

You K-3PO is really nice and I love the base you used.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 16, 2011, 06:07:15 PM
I'll have to invest cheers.

Ok well with the sounds of sacrilige ringing in my ears (;)). I can happily report that I managed to create 4-lom without the need of IG88 or Zuckuss.

I used a spare mg42 (not a m34 but looks in keeping) and sculpted a new head, and played with the body a touch:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/4-lom.jpg)

I think it'll look ok with a little bit more work and some paint.

And here's a better picture of what's painted and based to date:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/IMP.jpg)

The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Michi on January 16, 2011, 06:33:57 PM
Not bad for a start. You need to paint a few more to crew a death star...let´s say 2 million?
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 16, 2011, 06:52:10 PM
Good job I'm not doing a death star then. ;)

Have started to pull bits and pieces together for an ion cannon. More on that another day.

Back to the figures tonight and Vader is on the table as we speak along with Major General Maximillian Veers.

Probably get vader done tonight and a few more crates, time allowing.

The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: YIU on January 16, 2011, 07:26:19 PM
4-LOM looks great : nice conversion.

I am looking forward to seing the ion cannon.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 18, 2011, 11:59:36 PM
Just finished vader and 4-lom. Need to base them up tomorrow but once done will post up.

Cheers

The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: white knight on January 22, 2011, 10:47:06 PM
Just out of curiosity, have you looked at Denizens scifi range for additions/conversions?
They are 25mm and have that classic SW vibe.

http://www.denizenminiatures.co.uk/25mm_new/sf_gallery.htm (http://www.denizenminiatures.co.uk/25mm_new/sf_gallery.htm)

(http://www.denizenminiatures.co.uk/Images/Ventauran.JPG)

(http://www.denizenminiatures.co.uk/Images/25mm6.jpg)

(http://www.denizenminiatures.co.uk/Images/Federation.JPG)

(http://www.denizenminiatures.co.uk/Images/25mm4.jpg)

(http://www.denizenminiatures.co.uk/Images/Khiff-P.JPG)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 22, 2011, 11:15:11 PM
Yeah been looking at those and GZG for a few ideas.

This evening.... I have mostly been painting stormtroopers, will post up asap.

 :D

Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: white knight on January 23, 2011, 10:20:03 AM
Allegedly, the 1st corps scifi range is also 25mm, but haven't got any to verify the compatibility.

If it weren't for the weapons that don't really fit, these could make nice rebels for a tatooine-like setting:

(http://www.1stcorps.co.uk/online_shop/images/11.jpg)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: white knight on January 23, 2011, 10:22:17 AM
And they're not exactly state of the art, but there might be something usable in the Mega Miniatures range too.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Photographer on January 23, 2011, 10:57:07 AM
The Force is strong on this thread....
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 23, 2011, 11:14:26 AM
Cheers for the pointers guys.

Ok then onto Stormtroopers.

Well after christmas I dabbled a bit with expanded universe and converted an Emperor's guard into a Shadow guard, (pics to follow). From the background, http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Shadow_Guard (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Shadow_Guard), Shadow Guard often command a unit of Shadow troopers.
So I painted up 6 stormtroopers in black armour, silver lenses etc... Looked ok but something was right.... I kept looking at them thinking.... they need to be white!

So I succumbed to my own person angst yesterday and started work on them:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/RIMG5329Small.jpg)

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Stormiesi.jpg)

Using their black basecoat, I worked up successive drybrush layers of VJ London Grey, adding a little skull white on each coat. Once the base was complete, I blocked in all the white armour, leaving the grey as a lining on the armour plates. Once dry black ink was applied to the undersuits, neck seals, gloves,lenses and helmet details, boot soles and blasters.

Really pleased with the way they came out, still need to decide on basing as I need to go neutral for a range of theatres of war! :D Another six are prepared, hopefully get at least three more done today.

Vader's done too, here with a compliment of 501st Death's Squadron, Blizzard force:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Vaderandfriends.jpg)

Finally, really taken with the alernative armour options in the IMPS fan films, Chapter 2 is superb for a Hoth Hound like me, great references, will help greatly when I start to build my Revell AT-AT.

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Imps-piration.jpg)

More later.

The Commander

Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: uti long smile on January 23, 2011, 12:00:28 PM
Not seen that fan movie before. Brilliant stuff!
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: uti long smile on January 23, 2011, 02:04:25 PM
As are the Stormtroopers... (poke-a-dee, poke, poke poke) :)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: white knight on January 23, 2011, 02:44:58 PM
They came out very nice. I'm dreading starting on them myself as it's not that easy to get them look right.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: YIU on January 23, 2011, 03:13:33 PM
You could use some decals if you don't want to mess painting such details on small helmets.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 23, 2011, 04:41:28 PM
Quote from: YIU on January 23, 2011, 03:13:33 PM
You could use some decals if you don't want to mess painting such details on small helmets.

Not really mate,  you couldn't, they are not a single sculpt repeated and decals would look wrong (imho).

Brush wise I'm into the 00 000 and 00000 range for the detail work. It takes time but I think the results are worth it.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: anevilgiraffe on January 24, 2011, 03:31:13 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on January 23, 2011, 11:14:26 AM
(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Imps-piration.jpg)

watched that over the weekend... the effects are good... script is bloody awful and the gag's are typical fanboy stuff... Troops did the fanfilm better I think...

and that skull and cross bones is really dissimilar to anything in the Star Wars universe, really kills the look...
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: YIU on January 24, 2011, 03:39:43 PM
Quote from: anevilgiraffe on January 24, 2011, 03:31:13 PM
watched that over the weekend... the effects are good... script is bloody awful and the gag's are typical fanboy stuff... Troops did the fanfilm better I think...

I agree. They did something great technically but I would prefer something more serious.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 24, 2011, 07:05:16 PM
Quote from: anevilgiraffe on January 24, 2011, 03:31:13 PM
watched that over the weekend... the effects are good... script is bloody awful and the gag's are typical fanboy stuff... Troops did the fanfilm better I think...

and that skull and cross bones is really dissimilar to anything in the Star Wars universe, really kills the look...

It's only the effects and armour that I'm looking at for inspiration, the scripting as you say is just off. Agreed re: skull and crossbones; I'm talking about the gunner/pilot/driver helmet design it'self which is less bulky than the rebel helmet/stormtrooper combine, plus a bit more of a nod to the clone gunners and pilots (the back section).

Anyway back to my figures, another stormtrooper painted last night, will aim to get at least another one done tonight if not two, (fingers crossed).

The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: (Stormtrooper pics added).
Post by: steders on January 25, 2011, 08:45:29 AM
I painted these a while a go, I took the advice of Redzed and base coated them grey (Halfords grey primer) White over that and then black details.
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/steders/various101.jpg)
These are GZG NAC marines that I painted up as rebels.

(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/steders/various102.jpg)

One note on the Denizen stuff, the regular humans and troops are smaller than GZG
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 25, 2011, 11:56:51 AM
Nice Pete, simple and effective.

As I said I used a black basecoat, I worked up successive drybrush layers of VJ London Grey, adding a little skull white on each coat. Once the base was complete, I blocked in all the white armour, leaving the grey as a lining on the armour plates. Once dry black ink was applied to the undersuits, neck seals, gloves,lenses and helmet details, boot soles and blasters.

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Stormiesi.jpg) (http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/crouchingtrooper.jpg)

That will probably become quite time consuming but don't want to rush them,and I want to maintain that level of quality might just go to grey undercoat and block from there? Didn't get any done last night, (just one extra from Sunday) but will tonight.

Cheers
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: (Stormtrooper pics added).
Post by: Sinewgrab on January 26, 2011, 08:27:17 AM
Unless you get frustrated with the speed, I wouldn't change anything. You are doing some absolutely wonderful brushwork here. :-*
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: (Stormtrooper pics added).
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 28, 2011, 10:39:16 PM
Cheers.

Slow going on the painting front, just a lack of time really, but another two done tonight:

(Tonight's two and crouching stormie hidden clone! ;))

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Stormiesthree.jpg)


The squad takes shape:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/stormiestodateii.jpg)

Four more to do to complete the first squad, (although if you read the miniature battles rules Imperials have squads of 8 ) then I might try another paint method to speed things up alittle and go with a white basecoat and just add the shading/lining that way.

Keep you posted.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: (Stormtrooper pics added).
Post by: uti long smile on January 28, 2011, 11:34:51 PM
Looking good!
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: (Stormtrooper pics added).
Post by: Comsquare on January 29, 2011, 12:56:40 AM
Hei Commander,

have you thought about a conversion for some of these:

(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/image_GG80078_3.jpg)

Would be nice ;)

Also, will post tomorrow a pic of some "Undercover" Stormtrooper Commandos from the Comic, which are one of my favs.

By now, nice job so far.
Like them
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: (Stormtrooper pics added).
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 29, 2011, 10:18:19 AM
Yeah seen them mate, the only zombie crossover that doesn't impress me to be honest.

PM me the other pics though.

Cheers
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: (Stormtrooper pics added).
Post by: anevilgiraffe on February 12, 2011, 05:44:52 PM
found this amongst the prepaints

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STAR-WARS-HANS-SOLO-/120681441787?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item1c192ca9fb
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: (Stormtrooper pics added).
Post by: Commander Vyper on May 22, 2011, 06:56:56 PM
Received a little bundle of loveliness through the post Friday from the US:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/WEGMay114.jpg)

Droids:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/WEGMay11Droids.jpg)

Tripod (E-web) cannons:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/WEGMay11E-Web.jpg)

More snowtrooopers:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/WEGMay11Snowtroopers.jpg)

Hoth rebel scum! :D

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/WEGMay113.jpg)

Imperial and Rebel Speeders:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/WEGMayMorespeeders11.jpg)

AT-PT's

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/WEGMay11AT-PTs.jpg)

And some tauntauns (not pictured) currently grazing in the pasture after their long journey.

Certainly going to get the creative juices flowing!!!

More later.

The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: (New arrivals).
Post by: Commander Vyper on May 23, 2011, 12:15:07 AM
Disclaimer: Astromech droids were harmed in the making of this conversion. ;)


With the number of Astromech droids I have, and the fact that I also had a few miscast. I always wanted to make an R2 model look slightly more dynamic, as the WEG sculpt was very static.

I also fancied getting his 'leg down', so to speak, like this:

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4896969140_f0693368eb.jpg)

So with my cutters, pin vise and diamond saw I set to work:

First thing to do was remove the legs from the mini, leaving the head and body infact, (and keeping a spare foot/leg for later). (http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Astromechwip.jpg)

At the same time, I carved/cut a pair of legs from one of the miscast R2's to use with the head and body described above.

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Astromechwip1.jpg)

I then drilled the main body and inserted pins. The legs were then drilled and attached via the pins mounted in the body.

Finally, the middle leg was cut and shaped and added to to the min. The result is quite nice (imho):

Finally all pieces where assembed and this is what I ended up with:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Astromechwip4.jpg)

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Astromechwip3.jpg)

Nice, quick and simple to do, helps to have a supply of astromechs, and find a use for the odd miiss cast.

Cheers

The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: (Stormtrooper pics added).
Post by: Grimmnar on May 23, 2011, 02:47:51 AM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on May 22, 2011, 06:56:56 PM
Received a little bundle of loveliness through the post Friday from the US:
Well Comm V, i guess you did have something in the works didn't ya?  :-)

Grimm
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: (Build a better R2).
Post by: Kieffer on May 24, 2011, 11:32:25 AM
Nice work Commander.
The new pose of the R2 really did him justice. ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: Commander Vyper on May 24, 2011, 08:23:39 PM
Cheers all.

Remember these:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/blasterriflest.jpg)

Finished em:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Longblasterriflesnowtroopers.jpg)

Just need to base them up, using some of Fenris Games recessed resin bases on these, let you know how I get on.

The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: (Build a better R2).
Post by: AKULA on May 25, 2011, 08:07:09 PM
nice job on the R2.

 8)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: (Build a better R2).
Post by: Haarken on May 25, 2011, 08:12:45 PM
Great R2 conversion, it looks so much more dynamic than the original.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: (Build a better R2).
Post by: Commander Vyper on August 13, 2011, 10:29:45 PM
Just finished R-3PO: (Red protocol droid from Echo Base):

(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080501204131/starwars/images/thumb/a/a8/R_3po.jpg/150px-R_3po.jpg)

A few crates from Fenris games, some other hoth themed scenery from Ainsty Castings, some more fenris/snow bases and that eastykit ATT I bought this afternoon. Anything to avoid watching this is it and casualty! ;)

Pics tomorrow.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August update
Post by: Commander Vyper on August 14, 2011, 07:26:18 PM
Pics today:

Easykit AAT (as it came out of the box, not bad but will weather it up abit if I keep it, still deciding).

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/SWAugAAT.jpg)

Crates and themed Hoth generators/markers etc... (Ainsty and Fenris Games resin pieces)

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/SWAugcratesandhothstuff.jpg)

Rebased snowtroopers:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/SWAugsnowtroopers.jpg)

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/SWAugsnowtroopersii.jpg)

Not enough light to take a good pic of R-3PO tonight so will try to do this over the next few.

The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August update
Post by: Raxxus on August 14, 2011, 07:40:55 PM
where do you get all these figures ?

they look fun to paint :)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August update
Post by: dodge on August 14, 2011, 08:02:29 PM
I like the AAT I would keep it and weather it  :)

like the storm troopers, white is so hard to make look good, but you have

dodge
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August update
Post by: Commander Vyper on August 14, 2011, 09:32:50 PM
Cheers all.

Going to start on a few astromechs this week, and R3 and R4 conversions if time allows, a few more snowtroopers too now I've based them.

Keep you all posted.

The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August update
Post by: Grimmnar on August 14, 2011, 09:37:04 PM
Quote from: Raxxus on August 14, 2011, 07:40:55 PM
where do you get all these figures ?
Isn't it obvious? He has a contract with the Kaminoans to clone figures.  :-)

Grimm
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August update
Post by: Commander Vyper on August 14, 2011, 10:54:55 PM
Quote from: Grimmnar on August 14, 2011, 09:37:04 PM
Isn't it obvious? He has a contract with the Kaminoans to clone figures.  :-)

Grimm

;)

Seriously though I've been collecting these for a good few years, bolstered by a few very useful contacts of late.

Thanks all.

The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August update
Post by: Michi on August 15, 2011, 10:35:32 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on August 14, 2011, 10:54:55 PM
;)

Seriously though I've been collecting these for a good few years

Exactly what I did to gather my WEG SW minis...
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August update
Post by: Commander Vyper on August 15, 2011, 11:06:29 PM
Quote from: Michi on August 15, 2011, 10:35:32 PM
Exactly what I did to gather my WEG SW minis...

Good on you.

Well apart from digging out my starwars fact file ring binders from the attic, (issues 1-93 four binders worth of stuff!  :o) and cursing that I forgot about them when I've spent hours on 'tinerweb looking for painting references, I've also started to clean up my AT-AT, (Revell easykit) might start the build tomorrow night.... ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August update
Post by: Myrlyn on August 18, 2011, 04:53:30 PM
I'm loving your work on this project.  Some really great paint jobs on some old miniatures that don't have the same kind of detail as today's minis, but you are making them look fantastic.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log Feb 2014. A bit of fun.....
Post by: Commander Vyper on September 27, 2011, 09:56:45 AM
While I was away a few weekends ago for a bit of Halo wargaming, I managed to prep, prime and base a few WEG minis and some micromachine Jawas I bought from a fellow LAAFer a while back.

Did a little drive-by painting Friday night, (hadn't planned to paint, walked past the kitchen table, picked up the R2 unit and got to work. This is what I had by Saturday pm:

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Starwarspjsjawasanddroids3.jpg)

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Starwarspjsjawasanddroids.jpg)

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Starwarspjsjawasanddroids2.jpg)

Jawas were sprayed with humbrol acrylic brown then repeated washes with Devlan Mud, then I picked out the weapons, hands, faces , bandoliers and those golden shiney eyes.

R2 was a black undercoat, successful thin coats, (leaving the panel edges) up to white, power droid very simple, Fenris grey, (which is a dark blue in my book), some highlighting and weathering and boltgun metal on the shiney bits.


Have a  bit of a buzz for droids currently so expect to see some new colour combos for R2 and R5 untis soon.

The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: September update: Jawas and droids.
Post by: Finarfin on September 27, 2011, 07:05:10 PM
Wow... I'm impressed. That's a collection to die for. I have some of those old Grenadier models myself and we had a lot of fun trying the WEG rules.
Really looking forward to more of your work.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: September update: Jawas and droids.
Post by: Commander Vyper on September 28, 2011, 10:00:51 AM
Cheers,

Got the last of the Jawa's finished last night so that's 13, still got seven more metal ones to do but heading to droids now as I said, maybe a moisture 'vaporator or two as well? ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: September update: Jawas and droids.
Post by: majorsmith on September 28, 2011, 10:16:02 AM
Love the Gonk droid! My first ever star wars figure!
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: September update: Jawas and droids.
Post by: Commander Vyper on September 28, 2011, 02:20:08 PM
Cheers,

Mine first two were R2 and Threepo. Still remember getting them out of the carded packs '77, glorious year, I was coming up for 5 years old!

Things don't change, we get bigger and the toys get smaller!

;)

Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Taking my first steps into a larger world.
Post by: huesped on February 08, 2014, 10:58:20 PM
mmmm i wish we'd be closer to match our forces , Commander ;)


Quote from: Commander Vyper on January 12, 2011, 10:23:33 PM
Ok so had about 40mins to myself tonight so had a little play with a pair of snowtroopers.

As I've said before, the issue with WEG minis is that some ranges come in only one or two poses. Case in point with the snowtroopers, one pose, which is a little...lets just say limiting. But hey they are (were originally as cloning was outlawed by the Emperial Senate I know! ;)) clones after all. :D

So with limited pose and limited options I've been thinking about ways to add a little difference. So I've converted two of the poorer quality castings, (which needed a bit more clean up) from normal E-11 Blaster to Long barrelled blasters (BlasTech DLT-19 Heavy Blaster Rifle), (or MG34's to you and me ;)).

So into the WWWII bitz box and two BAM MG34's and a bit of clipping and carving I've swopped the weapons over. They don't look three bad, ideally the limbs should have been cut and resculpted but I'll save that task for the E-web cannon operator I've got planned.

Camera's charging so pics hopefull later if not tomorrow.

In the meantime a little mish mash photo of stuff seen, stuff to finish, stuff to base and stuff pulled out of the attic, the two AT-ST's are the KFC toy giveaways (from '97 when the triology was special editionised!) Yes woefully out of scale but gaming stand in until I get the ActionmFleet ones, but perfectly usable I reckon..

(http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/Vyperzoom/Star%20Wars%20Project/Imperialpaints.jpg)

Cheers

The Commander
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: September update: Jawas and droids.
Post by: huesped on February 08, 2014, 11:00:28 PM
some of my rebels taking positions :P
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: September update: Jawas and droids.
Post by: Giger on February 10, 2014, 08:53:57 AM
Absolutely fantastic, I have a bucket load of the pre-painted miniatures that I keep thinking I'll give a fresh lick of paint at some stage and seeing this is certainly incentive.  I only have two of the WEG miniatures though, Darth Vader and Boba Fett but they're a little small compared to the pre-paints.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: September update: Jawas and droids.
Post by: Commander Vyper on February 10, 2014, 01:05:32 PM
I've got shed loads of both now after last summer's legends of the force project. WEG are true 25mm and whilst a little crude in places. I love em.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: September update: Jawas and droids.
Post by: Michi on February 10, 2014, 01:40:25 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on February 10, 2014, 01:05:32 PM
I've got shed loads ... WEG are true 25mm and whilst a little crude in places. I love em.

This reminds me of my own Star Wars project log alternative
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=25344.0
I should really finish those boxes of unpainted WEG minis...
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: September update: Jawas and droids.
Post by: Stern Rake Studio on February 12, 2014, 08:42:11 AM
Wow!  You got quite the collection of West End Games miniatures.  Good luck with your project.

Ted
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: September update: Jawas and droids.
Post by: huesped on February 14, 2014, 08:07:55 PM
Quote from: Scurv on February 10, 2014, 02:28:54 PM
I have a bunch left I want to get rid of. PM me if you want them.

those hoth guys are the best painted weg minis I have seen in a long time too.

Thx you all.
Michi's also has a bunch of  great painted hoth forces, as the Commander works (costumizing the Snowtroopers  that guided me to the dark ways of the force  ;D
Besides, soon i'll show you a way of giving the WEG snowtroopers more poses. i recently ended one throwing a grenade. ;) as soon as i get it ready i'll show you some pics ;).
Cheers, Mates!
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Join the rebellion they said!.
Post by: Commander Vyper on February 23, 2014, 01:05:32 AM 
See the galaxy they said. Leave Tattooine they said. Meet new people. 
Where did I end up up? Alien liasion on HOTH! That's where....


A little light relief,  greenstuff fur edge to the hood, then just a snowy pj.

Still need to finish the highlights and a few other bits on the base but you get the idea:Winter colours work well.

Also got a load more droids and proxy hoth rebels,  (GZG Scandinavian Sci-fi) based, undercoated and ready to roll.  :)

Cheers

Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Feb update. Join the rebellion they said....
Post by: Commander Vyper on February 23, 2014, 10:44:16 PM
Few more Echo Base astromechs and power droid wip. Plus gzg snow troops based and undercoated as proxy rebels.

First time I've picked up a brush for ages so happy days.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Join the rebellion they said!.
Post by: Michi on February 24, 2014, 07:23:39 AM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on February 23, 2014, 01:05:32 AM
See the galaxy they said. Leave Tattooine they said. Meet new people. 
Where did I end up up? Alien liasion on HOTH! That's where....


Poor little bloke. Very good idea though - a lot of scrap metal to loot there now...  :D
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Feb update. Join the rebellion they said....
Post by: Commander Vyper on February 25, 2014, 12:04:39 AM
A few more astros debased and ready for paint. Plenty more to follow.  ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Join the rebellion they said!.
Post by: huesped on March 11, 2014, 09:22:27 PM
Quote from: Michi on February 24, 2014, 07:23:39 AM
Poor little bloke. Very good idea though - a lot of scrap metal to loot there now...  :D

Cool Custom!! :D
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Feb update. Join the rebellion they said....
Post by: Commander Vyper on March 15, 2014, 11:55:56 AM
Almost finished the imperial stormtrooper officer using a general veers torso and green stuff sculpted helmet just need to add the vambraces and finish the gloves and he's good to go.


Also started converting stormtroopers to sand troopers.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Feb update. Join the rebellion they said....
Post by: huesped on March 16, 2014, 04:36:11 PM
Cool customs indeed!  ;)
have you sculpted the whole snowie head?
the sandtroopers custom is also on my list.
have you casted the backpacks ( putty, resin?)  i presume?
Congrats again. as i said, inspiring ;)

Title: Re: Star wars Project log: Feb update. Join the rebellion they said....
Post by: Commander Vyper on March 22, 2014, 12:35:08 AM
Had some greenstuff left over from my nort press moulding explots (rogue trooper thread) so finished up all the paldrons on my 'sand trooper' squad. Added the press moulded packs and et vola!
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: March update: wip sand troooers.
Post by: Quendil on March 22, 2014, 07:01:10 AM
Looking really good, are those fenris bases for the droids?
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: March update: wip sand troooers.
Post by: Commander Vyper on March 22, 2014, 07:58:19 AM
Quote from: Quendil on March 22, 2014, 07:01:10 AM
Looking really good, are those fenris bases for the droids?

Yup Ian's sulacco bases work well for a bit of dirty sci fi starwars too. Need to get some cleaner looking bases too for starship interiors. Will have to have a nose at Salute.

Cheers
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: March update: wip sand troooers.
Post by: Commander Vyper on March 22, 2014, 12:08:45 PM
Bit better shots of the troopers: bad light at 00:45. ;)

Title: Re: Star wars Project log: March update: wip sand troooers.
Post by: huesped on March 23, 2014, 06:15:10 PM
Those customed Sandtroopers are really cool. Again, inspiring.  ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: March update: wip sand troooers.
Post by: pocoloco on May 13, 2014, 05:41:56 AM
Another cool SW log, gotta follow  :-*
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: March update: wip sand troooers.
Post by: Quendil on May 13, 2014, 09:21:57 AM
They look great. I shall have to do this to some of mine and some snow troopers.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: March update: wip sand troooers.
Post by: Commander Vyper on May 25, 2014, 09:03:40 PM
Elllo!

Right then,  at Salute I got the last set of moisture vaporators that brigade had with then. Based up with a quick and dirty PJ this is what ive put down: I will be weathering em down a little bit more later tonight.

Enjoy
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 25, 2014, 09:07:41 PM
Are those vaporators metal? They look to have been rp'd.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: Commander Vyper on May 25, 2014, 09:12:55 PM
Quote from: jimbibbly on May 25, 2014, 09:07:41 PM
Are those vaporators metal? They look to have been rp'd.

cheers

James

rp'd? No mate printed plastic.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: Dewbakuk on May 25, 2014, 09:14:14 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on May 25, 2014, 09:12:55 PM
rp'd? No mate printed plastic.

 lol
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: Commander Vyper on May 25, 2014, 09:17:28 PM
Quote from: Dewbakuk on May 25, 2014, 09:14:14 PM
lol

;) well have to keep Jimbo on his toes.  Yes sorry they were rapidly protyped I'd imagine. Couldn't care less,  perfectly scaled for WEG minis.

 :D
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 25, 2014, 09:24:55 PM
I don't know, ask a simple question...

 ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: Commander Vyper on May 25, 2014, 09:32:09 PM
Quote from: jimbibbly on May 25, 2014, 09:24:55 PM
I don't know, ask a simple question...

 ;D

cheers

James

oh sorry......42. What was the question again?  ;)

Anyway enough derailing my own thread....


Quote from: Commander Vyper on May 25, 2014, 09:03:40 PM
Elllo!

Right then,  at Salute I got the last set of moisture vaporators that brigade had with then. Based up with a quick and dirty PJ this is what ive put down: I will be weathering em down a little bit more later tonight.

Enjoy

Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 25, 2014, 09:56:35 PM
Are those vaporators metal? They look to have been rp'd.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: Commander Vyper on May 25, 2014, 10:11:03 PM
Yup printed sir.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 25, 2014, 10:14:20 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on May 25, 2014, 10:11:03 PM
Yup printed sir.

 ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: huesped on June 16, 2014, 10:32:28 PM
hail commander!!
 how about the Vaporators, you found on the '14 SALUTE? they're really beatuies! is there any chance of getting the contact?
THX in advance!
Huesped.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: Commander Vyper on May 04, 2015, 11:35:36 PM
Time flies eh..... ;)

Brigade games still stock em. Bought another four at this year's Salute so expect a few damaged and burning ones very soon. ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 04, 2015, 11:37:20 PM
Are those vaporators metal? They look to have been rp'd.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: Commander Vyper on May 04, 2015, 11:38:56 PM
Groundhog day James lol ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: Sinewgrab on May 05, 2015, 03:52:53 AM
Link?  Or at least the name - vaporator doesn't show up on Brigade Games website.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: zizi666 on May 05, 2015, 04:02:48 AM
Quote from: Sinewgrab on May 05, 2015, 03:52:53 AM
Link?  Or at least the name - vaporator doesn't show up on Brigade Games website.

Cool stuff. I've bought the 15mm version at SELWG 2014, but they sell 'em through shapeways :
http://www.shapeways.com/product/3JSG7AKM5/28mm-moisture-collectors-x-6?li=shop-results&optionId=10545201 (http://www.shapeways.com/product/3JSG7AKM5/28mm-moisture-collectors-x-6?li=shop-results&optionId=10545201)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: Commander Vyper on May 05, 2015, 09:54:47 AM
http://www.brigademodels.co.uk/Shapeways/index.html

Email em and you should be in luck.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: orc on July 11, 2015, 06:14:45 AM
Any news from your Star Wars Project Commander??  :-*
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: grant on July 12, 2015, 02:19:09 AM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on May 04, 2015, 11:35:36 PM
Time flies eh..... ;)

Brigade games still stock em. Bought another four at this year's Salute so expect a few damaged and burning ones very soon. ;)

What really happened at Owen and Beru's farm:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LvswNDAAZCU
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: Commander Vyper on July 12, 2015, 08:20:09 AM
The very first fmv i burnt to a  CD. Very old but great fun.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: Commander Vyper on July 12, 2015, 08:24:27 AM
Quote from: orc on July 11, 2015, 06:14:45 AM
Any news from your Star Wars Project Commander??  :-*

Things planned. Looking for a good 25mm sculptor at present for a little project i have in mind. ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: huesped on July 12, 2015, 04:25:17 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on July 12, 2015, 08:24:27 AM
Things planned. Looking for a good 25mm sculptor at present for a little project i have in mind. ;)

Remember that i'm backing, Commander. if you're talking 'bout what i presume ;)  And Orc's gonna back probbably.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: May Update: moisture vaporators? Sir my first job was....
Post by: orc on July 13, 2015, 12:59:27 AM
Yes! I want to be parth of this project!!!! o_o
Title: cupcake dwelling....
Post by: Commander Vyper on August 09, 2015, 11:28:15 PM
Never let any potential bit of packaging pass your imagination by.

Top part of a cup cake protector, a cd and a Trash bits door from Brian Roe (cut down and the bottom doorframe reattached ), a bit of pva glue and sand and a quick basecoat et volia!]

Blue milk all round.  (Will sort out proper basing/paintjob this week).



Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: Commander Vyper on August 09, 2015, 11:38:43 PM
A little setup: door rescaled perfectly.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: Commander Vyper on August 10, 2015, 12:22:34 AM
A long time ago, in a bakery far, far away...
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: Elbows on August 10, 2015, 01:05:38 AM
These are not the delicious pastries you're looking for.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: Sinewgrab on August 10, 2015, 01:12:36 AM
Good Gods,  those are PERFECT!  You should mail me some...you canmkeep the cupcakes.  ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: Malebolgia on August 10, 2015, 07:04:43 AM
Ace scratch build man! The look is perfect for Star Wars and it's always great to see how fellow gamers see potential in everyday waste materials.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: gamer Mac on August 10, 2015, 07:18:23 AM
Cracking job commander.  I have a couple of these from M&S deserts. Looks just the thing to do with them
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: Constable Bertrand on August 10, 2015, 08:34:32 AM
Great starting point for the build! And TASTY!  :P

Cheers
Matt
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: Vermis on August 10, 2015, 09:00:35 AM
Perfect. :D
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: pulpgoblin on August 11, 2015, 09:14:35 PM
Oh crap.

I'm going to get some funny looks when this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25-Large-Single-Plastic-Cupcake-Muffin-clear-Boxes-Cases-Pods-FREE-P-P-/140860507445?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20cbf0c535) package arrives...  o_o
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: majorsmith on August 11, 2015, 11:58:37 PM
Good job! Where's the door from?
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: Commander Vyper on August 12, 2015, 07:28:41 PM
Brian Roe mate. Trash bits. Give him a pm here or elsewhere
... ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: majorsmith on August 12, 2015, 07:52:09 PM
Cheers it's just what I'm looking for :)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 12, 2015, 10:46:15 PM
Well that does the job  :D

You gonna get a bit porky now though  lol

Got your pm, still thinking about it  ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: huesped on August 12, 2015, 10:57:28 PM
 :-*
cool and inspiring Commander ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: Michka on August 13, 2015, 03:03:40 AM
The cupcake building is lovely! Great use of your Trash Bash bits. I'm glad to see your return to this thread. It's been a favorite for years. 
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: kidterminal on August 14, 2015, 12:20:22 AM
The perfect find.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: Commander Vyper on August 14, 2015, 10:48:24 AM
Cheers guys. Starwars is my passion. If I come to think of it everything else, (bar Halo of course) if just proxy.  Lol


More to come. Looking at the Laars homstead I'm going to bulk out the lower sides before i texture.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 13, 2016, 02:53:31 PM
So.... I've been a bit busy this past year so a few progression pics to whett the whistle. ;)

Some mega minis droids: perfect for Star wars gaming.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 13, 2016, 02:59:44 PM
Very nice  8)

'Bout time you came back  ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 13, 2016, 03:09:17 PM
Proxy Tuskens. (With a WEG sand person).
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 13, 2016, 03:14:32 PM
So when undercoating one of my Fett figures in white i had a bit of a brainwave. Ralph McQuarrie's initial concept was for a white Bounty Hunter. So i thought....why not. ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 13, 2016, 03:16:59 PM
Bit of a group shot of all the droids painted so far, (sand bases to finish still).
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: August 2015 cupcake dwelling
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 13, 2016, 03:18:24 PM
 Rodian Jedi, Greedo and Obi-Wan comversion with a clear acrylic sabre blade from Hasslefree.



Revel snapfit jedi starfighter repaint for my Rodian Jedi Knight conversion.
Title: Pilots
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 13, 2016, 03:20:15 PM
So unfortunately we WEG fans are often limited by the limited number of sculpts produced in the star wars range, one snow trooper, one hoth rebel trooper, one xwing pilot etc.... but those unafraid of blades and clippers and with an eye for an idea, can come up with some wonderful little conversions.

I've a soft spot for Rodians so first choice for me for a headswop on a spare pilot was naturally Greedo. Then i was looking through my reference material and thought.... well the Admiral had his hand in ship design so why not a Mon-Cal B-wing pilot. Very easy chop, 80's metal is so easy to carve and cut so head and forearm swop and about 1/2 hours work he's done, (bar a little greenstuff joint filling.

Very happy and the rebels get another pilot. Going to do a few rebel troopers this way too.

My main tip: plan, go slowly and work methodically.

Some people might find this a bit daunting but it really isn't,  (i know it helps to have more than enough extra donors too lol).
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 13, 2016, 03:30:33 PM
Playing with corkbark.

Will be further shaped and filled then based and painted. Will be built as corner pieces backed with 5mm foamcore and one standing stack for maximum flexibility. Just like Beggars Canyon back home....
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 13, 2016, 03:31:31 PM
Adding to Jawa Joe's droid stock: The LIN demolitionmech autonomous minelayer, commonly known as the LIN Demolitionmech, was a droid marketed by Cybot Galactica as a mine-laying and demolitions specialist.

Greenstuff ball cut in half. Tracks added and gs grabbing claw (flat sculpted then removed from the non stick base once cured  and stretched plastirod for the aerials etc.. Very pleased  with how it turned out.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 13, 2016, 03:44:04 PM
So WEG conversions.

As u can see, being a gamer of a certain age I have no issue with cutting up old lead.

So armed with a fair few Ithorians i fancied doing s few more force users. Twins: one turned to the light, the other fell to darkness. (I also love the idea of a dual blade jedi sabre too!).

With a third I added a little silly sunhat for a tattoonie denizen. (A little stretch gonk idea I'd seen before that i fancied trying out....more later).

Sabre hilts drilled for acrylic blades.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 13, 2016, 03:52:10 PM
Keep it coming  :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 13, 2016, 04:00:39 PM
SCAR Squad:

Reading the new Marvel Star wars comic introduces you to a whole new world of references. One that really struck a cord with me was an elite Stormtrooper unit (like the Republic ARC and Commando programs).

So without further ado I bring you Taskforce 99: Special Commando Advanced Recon: (front from left: Cav, Sgt Kreel, Misty, middle from left: Zuke, Aero, Mic & (at the back) Shrap. WEG minis with a lot of cutting, sculpting etc.. a couple of GZG minis with headswops etc....
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 13, 2016, 04:01:47 PM
Pics:
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 13, 2016, 04:08:32 PM
So.... sidetracked into figure conversions again.  ;)

Had a spare Rodian body plus a pair of TIE pilot legs. Add a crooked dice astronaut helmet and we've got otherselves another alien spacer..

Also drilled and pinned the Po Dameron-esque conversion using the Solo body and xwing pilot head. Looks tres cool!
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Earther on October 13, 2016, 04:19:30 PM
Digging the alien spacer… a lot! The Crooked Dice head works really well.   :)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 13, 2016, 04:28:26 PM
Cheers Earther.

Stretch GONK/Power Droid.

Seen the pantomime horse idea in The Clone Wars Animated series and Rebels so thought I'd give it a go.

Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: aircav on October 13, 2016, 05:07:43 PM
Brilliant stuff  :o 8) ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Mason on October 13, 2016, 09:50:40 PM
Somebody has been a busy boy whilst going AWOL.
 :D

Great stuff.
Love all the conversions.
 8) 8)

Oh, and that Power Droid cracks me up as I keep seeing the legs trying to go in opposite directions as the Jawa mechanic puts one set on backwards during 'repairs'..
 lol


Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: huesped on October 13, 2016, 10:24:15 PM
WHAT AN UPDATE MAN!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
 keep doing good stuff!!!
Cheers, commander.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 13, 2016, 11:49:11 PM
Quote from: Mason on October 13, 2016, 09:50:40 PM
Somebody has been a busy boy whilst going AWOL.
 :D

Great stuff.
Love all the conversions.
 8) 8)

Oh, and that Power Droid cracks me up as I keep seeing the legs trying to go in opposite directions as the Jawa mechanic puts one set on backwards during 'repairs'..
 lol




Busy boy indeed mate, thisis just a little bit of my hobby 'stuff' I've been working on over the past year or so. Much more to come. ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 14, 2016, 06:17:04 PM
Having a bit of a dust off.

Pulled out a few of my Star wars WEG that i painted a while back.

Have to get a few more Hoth troopers sorted and swop those metal sabre blades out for acrylic. GZG proxy rebels, micromachine lickle jawas, a conversion of Zackus Bounty Hunter, shadow guard at the back,

AT-AT pilot paint job on a TIE pilot and my personal favourite.... the Hoth Jawa. ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: AKULA on October 14, 2016, 06:24:35 PM
Nice job Mark

 8)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 14, 2016, 06:30:33 PM
Bought some old solid based 25mm sci-fi minis from ebay.  Thought they'd be great for the new Death Troopers in Rogue One.

Not the best sculpts, very soft and dated but painted up well.

I ended up cuting the gasmask bits from their helmets which helps with the helmet immensely.

Went for green lenses for a bit of a contrast (nod to shadow troopers too).


Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 14, 2016, 07:01:58 PM
Now anyone who turns their nose up at either The Clone Wars or Star Wars Rebels animated series's  really is missing out of a wealth of canon ideas for gaming potential.

Introducing C1-10P or 'Chopper' i(C1 Astromech) from Rebels.

Btw: C1-10P's appearance is directly inspired from concept artist Ralph McQuarrie's original Episode IV design sketches for R2-D2.

Anyway a spare R5 was clipped and filed and shortened in both body drum and legs.

More to do sculpting wise plus some manipulators to add I've nicked from a spare probot!

Hurr hurr hurr!
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Elk101 on October 14, 2016, 08:25:25 PM
Rebels and Clone Wars are well worth watching.  Nice Chopper!
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: psullie on October 15, 2016, 11:19:49 AM
just found this thread, some great conversion work, gets me thinking about some of the duplicates I have...
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Yuber Okami on November 12, 2016, 06:33:02 PM
May I ask were did you get those blades from?

Quote from: Commander Vyper on October 13, 2016, 03:44:04 PM
So WEG conversions.

As u can see, being a gamer of a certain age I have no issue with cutting up old lead.

So armed with a fair few Ithorians i fancied doing s few more force users. Twins: one turned to the light, the other fell to darkness. (I also love the idea of a dual blade jedi sabre too!).

With a third I added a little silly sunhat for a tattoonie denizen. (A little stretch gonk idea I'd seen before that i fancied trying out....more later).

Sabre hilts drilled for acrylic blades.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on February 07, 2017, 08:14:13 PM
Quote from: Yuber Okami on November 12, 2016, 06:33:02 PM
May I ask were did you get those blades from?


Sorry not been on for a few months. Hasslefree Miniatures.

Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on February 08, 2017, 12:02:50 AM
Ok so with Rogue One out there now on I've started working on a few things from the film.

First off: Presenting my take on the TX-225 Occupier GAV combat assault tank.

Now I bet you're thinking, 'hang on this is a replusor lift vehicle? Well thank the Rogue One Ultimate visual guide it's been confirmed that there are two models: a repulsor lift version and a tracked one. The tracked version see in operstion on Jeddha.

Loads to do still but essentially a matilda tank body (no turret) that will undergo further significant modifications to create an approximation of the on screen tank.
Side armour weapons, fixed mount twin chin weapons.

More to follow...

Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Michka on February 08, 2017, 12:44:39 AM
I hadn't checked out your Star Wars thread in many months, so I got to see a whole lot of WEG goodness in one shot. I love it all. The TX-225 looks amazing. I'm really looking forward to seeing where this one goes.
Oh, and I now need to get some extra jawas, because I really need a Hoth Jawa.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: orc on February 08, 2017, 02:25:52 AM
Nice to see you back Commander!! ;)

Your TX-225 looks great:  :o :o :o...waiting tos ee more progress......
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on February 08, 2017, 10:06:54 AM
Quote from: Michka on February 08, 2017, 12:44:39 AM
I hadn't checked out your Star Wars thread in many months, so I got to see a whole lot of WEG goodness in one shot. I love it all. The TX-225 looks amazing. I'm really looking forward to seeing where this one goes.
Oh, and I now need to get some extra jawas, because I really need a Hoth Jawa.

Pm me. Cover post and I'll send u a spare mate.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Michka on February 11, 2017, 04:04:56 PM
Sorry for the late reply. After looking around the lead mountain I was able to find an old WOTC Jawa that will fit the purpose wonderfully. It matches the Imperial Assault scale a little better too. Thank you for the offer.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on February 19, 2017, 02:10:37 PM
Juvenile Rodian painted, (just a few more highlights to do in his eyes).

Made this a while ago using a 15mm GZG freebie mini i got for last year's salute with a micro machines greedo head.

Nice bit of wet blending on the snout even if i do say so myself. (Went for this skin tone/eye colour from SW battefront).

Note to all 15mm minis are great for young characters and smaller alien races.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: huesped on February 19, 2017, 05:27:43 PM
cool conversion, Mark !!!!!
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on March 16, 2017, 07:06:14 PM
A few updates:

Got my rebel troop sled back from the casters. Managed to very quickly paint one up and load it with stuff.Work starts on a stretch sled. (New R2 & Rodian paints too).

Very pleased indeed with how they've come out.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, March 2017
Post by: Commander Vyper on March 16, 2017, 07:12:44 PM
Side tracked into finishing two more minis. Another Rodian Juv using a gzg 15mm mini and pressmoulded head and a cut and shut Duros spacer using greedo torso, TIE fighter pilot legs and crooked dice space 1999 styled helmet. Few more highlights to do and base but so far so good.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: a little update, Oct 2016.
Post by: Commander Vyper on March 16, 2017, 07:24:17 PM
So more cutting and chopping. I had a headless Boushh body since i nabbed the helmet for my Jedha rebels. Had a bit of a ponder.... added a gs ball, cut out the staff weapon and added a few pastic bits from the dreamforge Eisenkern stormtrooper kit. Extendable stock as a targetter, a few packs and added a weapon from the kit. And vola! Outer rim Bounty Hunter. MIght adda strap to the blaster.... we'll see.

Then just a cut and barrel swop on a spare Greedo. Nice blastech like weapon rather than a pistol.

I highly recommend getting the kit. Whilst 28mm (the troopers are awesome for other projects. But alot of the kit aand equipment scales really nicely.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on March 16, 2017, 08:24:52 PM
Got my outer rim lawwoman/bounty hunter 'Tami Posla' painted
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on March 16, 2017, 08:26:58 PM
A quick Empire Vader with acrylic rod sabre and a bit of osl in the blade and robes

 And of course my Ithorian sunhat wearing tattoonite.

More this week.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: huesped on March 16, 2017, 10:15:45 PM
nice additions, as always, Commander! ;)
Cheers!
R.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on March 16, 2017, 10:59:36 PM
Cheers buddy.

For those interested they will soon be available through Ramshackle games.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on March 16, 2017, 11:05:03 PM
Little update on painted minis for Tatoonie/Jedha gaming.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: Michka on March 17, 2017, 04:29:20 AM
That's a hell of a lot of updates. Some fantastic stuff too. I do love the Outer Rim Bounty Hunter.
And I have to agree. The Eisenkern sets a chuck full of conversion material.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on March 17, 2017, 12:46:03 PM
Quote from: Michka on March 17, 2017, 04:29:20 AM
That's a hell of a lot of updates. Some fantastic stuff too. I do love the Outer Rim Bounty Hunter.
And I have to agree. The Eisenkern sets a chuck full of conversion material.

Yeah i don't have access to a decent computer these days so have to use my android.

Thanks for the comments. Much much more to follow.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: orc on March 17, 2017, 02:10:08 PM
 :-* :-* :-* Magnific work!!! very inspirational!! thanks to share commander!!!
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: Elk101 on March 17, 2017, 04:35:55 PM
Wow. You have been busy.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on March 17, 2017, 08:27:36 PM
Quote from: Elk101 on March 17, 2017, 04:35:55 PM
Wow. You have been busy.

You aint seen the half of it! ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: Elk101 on March 17, 2017, 09:51:06 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on March 17, 2017, 08:27:36 PM
You aint seen the half of it! ;)

You have the productivity of a man with access to a TARDIS.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on March 22, 2017, 12:23:49 AM
A bit of probe action tonight:
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on July 06, 2017, 10:09:59 PM
Long time no post.

Finished my sandtrooper conversions. Very pleased with em
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on July 06, 2017, 10:12:14 PM
Started painting my stretch jawa sled. Tried to minic the sandblasted paint on the crawlerTamyia masking tape and stipped orange. Look suitably Jawa?

Going to have a canvas covered working area strewn with droid parts.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on July 06, 2017, 10:15:49 PM
Next up: Magma stormtroopers, commonly referred to as magma troopers or lavatroopers, were a specialized division of the Imperial stormtroopers.

Specifically trained to operate in active geologic vents, they were responsible for crushing revolts and other insurgent actions on volcanic mining planets such as Mustafar and Sullust, as well as defending any volcanic mines filled with rare ores from Rebel guerillas. Magma trooper armor was specially designed to withstand extremely high temperatures, including some direct contact with volcanic magma. The armor was reinforced with Duravlex, and is capable of withstanding extreme temperatures of up to 1,900 degrees centigrade. Magma troopers were also equipped with SS-Mobile-tech flamethrowers and heavy blasters.


Shown with June's Imperial paint tally.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on July 06, 2017, 10:18:16 PM
And finally....my 1:1 TK project. (My kids school Fete last Friday with the missus). Looking Damn sexy.....she's not bad either. 😎

;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on July 06, 2017, 10:19:18 PM
Yup....its official. I'm a Starwars nut 🤓
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: 2017!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on July 07, 2017, 03:08:37 PM
Well at least photobucket hasn't robbed me of pictures.

A few Imperial types from last month's paint tally.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: July 2017 update you scruffy looking need herders!!@!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on July 08, 2017, 02:02:00 AM
Lastly working on a unit of shock troopers.
Title: Re: Star wars Project log: July 2017 update you scruffy looking need herders!!@!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on July 08, 2017, 02:14:03 AM
In progress; finished now . Plans to add a smaller backpacks based on sand trooprer ones..
Title: Re: Star wars Project:: July 2017 update you scruffy looking need herders!!!!!!
Post by: Michka on July 08, 2017, 04:43:04 PM
Fantastic paint on these. The Shock Trooper looks amazing. Especially for a WEG trooper.

But I have to ask...Stormtrooper Bath and Body spray?
Title: Re: Star wars Project:: July 2017 update you scruffy looking need herders!!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on July 08, 2017, 09:17:03 PM
Quote from: Michka on July 08, 2017, 04:43:04 PM
Fantastic paint on these. The Shock Trooper looks amazing. Especially for a WEG trooper.

But I have to ask...Stormtrooper Bath and Body spray?

Well the Emperor's finest need to smell right lol.

Title: Re: Star wars Project:: July 2017 update you scruffy looking need herders!!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on July 09, 2017, 09:50:53 PM
Saw's Rebels/ alliance Spec Ops.

So WEG rebels are a bit thin on the ground really  (one pose for Hoth, a few fleet troopers and some Endor commandos) few others who could pass as in the bounty hunter range but none that would really fit with my plans.

Since Rogue One though I've wanted to do a few insurgent rebels and alliance Spec Ops. The visual guide is a great red so armed with that a healthy selection of minis and nice sharp blades I went to work.

Managed to get hold of a load of Ral Patha 25mm sci-fi minis which were perfectly scaled and great fonors/blank canvases. Also again added in some more dreamforge equipment and weapons and some GAG 25mm minis too I've been able to create unique Rebel guerillas and Spec ops:

Biker scout and Stormtrooper helmets 'donated to the insurgent cause.
Hoth trooper headswops onto Ral Paths bodies.
Endor leía plus hoth trooper hat swop and imperial blaster conversion = Jen Erso.
Hoth Han plus dreamforge kit = Cassian.

Got around thirty done now. Ready for paint.

This is where the fun begins....  :D
Title: Re: Star wars Project:: July 2017 update you scruffy looking need herders!!!!!!
Post by: noigrim on July 09, 2017, 10:08:34 PM
Nice, can resist lava but not a stone thrown by an ewok  ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project:: July 2017 update you scruffy looking need herders!!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on July 09, 2017, 10:13:28 PM
Quote from: noigrim on July 09, 2017, 10:08:34 PM
Nice, can resist lava but not a stone thrown by an ewok  ;)

Well of course: standard trooper armour couldn't but the magma trooper armour was specially designed to withstand extremely high temperatures, including some direct contact with volcanic magma. The armor was reinforced with Duravlex, and is capable of withstanding extreme temperatures of up to 1,900 degrees centigrade.

And stone chucking spacebears! Incinerator units + tree houses = charcoal. 😈
Title: Re: Star wars Project:: July 2017 update you scruffy looking need herders!!!!!!
Post by: orc on July 10, 2017, 02:29:38 AM
 :o :o :o great painting and conversions on those miniatures, very inspirational :-* :-* :-*, thanks for sharing and Congratulations Commander!!!! that's remind me I have pending to paint my 'Rogue One' Rebels....
Title: Re: Star wars Project:: July 2017 update you scruffy looking need herders!!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 01, 2017, 12:36:57 AM
Seeing how 25mm look on the pad:

Regular TK's, Magma Troopers and Vader now grace the pad. (There's a Shadow guard conversion in there too). Gotta paint 16 Royal guard, 3 shadow guard, another Emperor and finish off two ATST's, 3 DSC,three gunners, two tie pilots and probe droid.
Title: Re: Star wars Project:: July 2017 update you scruffy looking need herders!!!!!!
Post by: gamer Mac on October 01, 2017, 12:48:57 AM
Very Nice work :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Star wars Project:: July 2017 update you scruffy looking need herders!!!!!!
Post by: orc on October 02, 2017, 05:17:53 PM
 : :-* :-* :-*great conversions and paintjob commander!!! I need some of those shadow guard!!! ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project:: July 2017 update you scruffy looking need herders!!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 08, 2017, 12:25:08 AM
Managed to finish my micromachines AT-STs. Just the bases to sort.
Title: Re: Star wars Project:: July 2017 update you scruffy looking need herders!!!!!!
Post by: Michka on October 08, 2017, 02:49:37 AM
Nice paint job on those AT-STs. Very clean and menacing.
Title: Re: Star wars Project:: July 2017 update you scruffy looking need herders!!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 07, 2018, 03:57:47 PM
Another shot of the AT-STs and a few sandtroopers.
Title: Re: Star wars Project:: July 2017 update you scruffy looking need herders!!!!!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 07, 2018, 04:03:56 PM
Been doing some sculpting too recently.

Made an LVK demolition droid a while back as a one off for my WEG project.

Had the opportunity to get some sculpts cast and as a result had another go at the droid. The result. A bit bigger, works well for 25mm and 28mm (and legion I reckon). Got one of the masters painted up.

Very pleased with it.

Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: rumacara on January 07, 2018, 06:18:15 PM
Lovelly thread with lots of awesomeness. :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: Sir Dryden on January 07, 2018, 08:04:28 PM
Really nice brushwork on the AT-STs, and the LVK is just perfect!
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: skirmisher on January 07, 2018, 10:34:33 PM
Greqt thread, very inspiring conversions, scenery and painting.

Oh to be able to game Star Wars in 25mm with West End Games lovely figures! I have several boxes of their figures, but I am committed (?) to gaming it in 20mm and 10mm, and trying to avoid the Black Hole suction of SW: Legion...
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: psullie on January 08, 2018, 11:18:20 AM
Nice job on the AT-ST's, I've a pair to do (in the distant future) did you undercoat or treat the soft plastic with anything special?
While the micro machines are a tad small (1/76 scale I think) they work well will the WEG minis
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: orc on January 08, 2018, 11:52:34 PM
I love this thread!! :-* :-* Great brushwork on your AT-STs Commander!!
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: Muzfish4 on January 10, 2018, 12:06:50 AM
Wonderful thread!

Did you make the 1:1 stormtrooper armour from scratch or purchase parts as a kit?
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 10, 2018, 12:26:19 AM
Quote from: Muzfish4 on January 10, 2018, 12:06:50 AM
Wonderful thread!

Did you make the 1:1 stormtrooper armour from scratch or purchase parts as a kit?

Skills but no time so bought an SDS suit. Very pleased with it!  :-*
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 27, 2018, 02:12:32 PM
Been working on the printed starwars scenery
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: gamer Mac on January 27, 2018, 05:46:29 PM
Lovely work :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
The only thing you have missing from the moisture fram are the burnt skeletons
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: Commander Vyper on January 27, 2018, 07:32:40 PM
Quote from: gamer Mac on January 27, 2018, 05:46:29 PM
Lovely work :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
The only thing you have missing from the moisture fram are the burnt skeletons

They're are on their way believe me! ;)
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: Muzfish4 on January 28, 2018, 12:30:39 AM
Looking very good.

Has a I a free <several thousand dollars> I'd be investing in a set of SDS amour as well.

Sadly, Mrs Fish wouldn't see the utility in such a purchase.
Title: Re: Star wars Project: late 2018 update
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 27, 2018, 09:49:33 PM
Little update as I drive past.... lots of starwars focus for a gaming weekend in the summer. Scenery, vehicles, scatter material (both analogue and digital pieces).
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 27, 2018, 09:53:20 PM
Good spread of stuff there  8)
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 27, 2018, 09:56:37 PM
Few more shots and the gaming table.
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 27, 2018, 10:12:47 PM
In game shot (laterally) lol
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 27, 2018, 10:16:47 PM
Quote from: OSHIROmodels on October 27, 2018, 09:53:20 PM
Good spread of stuff there  8)

Well...quite ;) (once I get all the other stuff out of the way plus the next group mini then back to more scatter stuff).
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: Agis on October 28, 2018, 07:22:22 AM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on October 27, 2018, 09:56:37 PM
Few more shots and the gaming table.
I like this table, good scenery all around and a solid SW feel.

Where is the TIE from?
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: Commander Vyper on October 28, 2018, 10:38:34 PM
Quote from: Agis on October 28, 2018, 07:22:22 AM
I like this table, good scenery all around and a solid SW feel.

Where is the TIE from?

Hi Agis, thanks for the comments. The TIE is actually one of the micromachines action fleet vehicles. Still need to weather it down a little but just with a purity seal coat to matt it diwn a little. I know there's a scale issue but I have alot of the AF series (speeders, A's, Y's X's etc) and whilst Bandai have some great kits now, ill be sraying with these.

Cheers
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: orc on October 31, 2018, 02:52:47 PM
 :o :o :o Superb table, scenery miniatures and vehicle....Love it all :-*!! thanks for sharing Commander!!
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: Mason on October 31, 2018, 03:58:37 PM
Some lovely atmospheric shots there.
 8) 8)

Love the 'landing pad' thing.
Where is that from or is it a scratchbuild?

Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: Commander Vyper on November 09, 2018, 09:38:06 PM
Hi mate.

Mantic with some landing LEDs added.

Built a hexagonal base section to hide the battery pack.


Cheers
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: Commander Vyper on November 09, 2018, 09:43:31 PM
Or did u mean th grey one?
Battlekiwi mdf laser cut. Nice piece, added two imperial symbols using stencils.
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: Mason on November 10, 2018, 07:48:59 AM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on November 09, 2018, 09:43:31 PM
Or did u mean th grey one?
Battlekiwi mdf laser cut. Nice piece, added two imperial symbols using stencils.

That's the one.
Cheers.
 :)

Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: majorsmith on November 19, 2018, 07:57:38 PM
Some really nice stuff here mate, the terrains ace
Title: Re: Star wars Project: 2018 update. AT-ST's and demolition droid.
Post by: jhonpog on March 07, 2019, 10:49:27 PM
just catching up on this thread any updates?