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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: Vongoosewink on July 18, 2018, 11:25:32 AM

Title: 'remote control' Landspeeder
Post by: Vongoosewink on July 18, 2018, 11:25:32 AM: Some of you just may remember the Star Wars landspeeders I posted a few years back. Well, I've done another one, this time by kit-bashing a TV remote control.

I took a few hours off work last month to participate in July's "Trash Bash Bits" speeder challenge, and this is the result. For those who don't know, Trash Bash Bits is a Facebook group that was started by my friend Brian Roe (also a member here on LA), and there are a lot of neat posts made there every week. It is definitely worth checking out, and here is a link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/143863162617355/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/143863162617355/)

Here was my contribution: the Ubrikkian IR97-b landspeeder, extended personnel transport version with optional sunroof:

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bYz9KRlOkpI/WzwXOAUeocI/AAAAAAAAAP0/-O4JIA1HwQk7KjC4l_-KqC3qJSllNEn2QCLcBGAs/s400/Ubrikkian1.jpg)

A few years ago I got rid of cable TV and switched to Netflix (one of the best decisions ever). When I went in to ATT to return 'the box', they told me they did not want the remotes back. OK. So, I had a couple of them, and they had an interesting shape, so I threw them into the bits box for a future project. This is that project.

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zdHoIqos0-Q/WzwcWbIVRtI/AAAAAAAAARY/XvFtKG_T6XsFnJI-n2FD3zsnpZXRlmhnQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Ub15.jpg)

Here is how I did it... I took the bottom of the remote off, threw away to top part (with the buttons). The plan was to turn the remote casing upside down and use the battery area as the crew compartment for the speeder, and keep the cover to act as the roof. I cut off about half of the remote, and the cut edge would be where the rear engines go. Other stuff used - a few seats from the WotC Star Wars Flash Speeder, a couple tank wheels for the engine exhausts, the claw forearms from a 'crab zoid' toy became the engine intakes, undercarriage was an oxygen tank from an old 'Sea-Quest Transport' model from the bits box, and a bit of plasticard to stick it all together. Oh yeah, the base is the base from the Flash Speeder. All in all, this was a really simple model to make.

The gun shown in some photos is just temporary, until a nicer (and hopefully a bit smaller) one is found. I'll also add some crew (converted from the Flash Speeder crew) but that can wait for when I'm less busy.

Painted with acrylics, and weathered with Doc O'briens Weathering Powders to make it look dirty and dusty - Tatooine does not have a car wash!

Hope you guys like it.

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QYZqj3-unRw/WzwcZwb0nkI/AAAAAAAAARc/t_F7olPJxPIeJQjoC9EWmDxiWJtv3CQ5ACEwYBhgL/s1600/Ub3.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BH6M5tNQAWA/WzwcbDfGTxI/AAAAAAAAARQ/82GFtmKtOEQ9LZz6ZK_AHC2LTgxEvH79ACEwYBhgL/s1600/Ub4.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pT5d068w4HU/Wzwccg00QEI/AAAAAAAAARU/5_5-UY5G7SYncr1nU7NKC_NxsPR8ijAXwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Ub5.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k5QF_T_4X6A/WzwcVnoJhnI/AAAAAAAAARc/KROFVjj1xPgjsVP3GMZ7xGigQCWOStWkwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Ub13.jpg)

There are lots of additional pictures on my blog, including some in-progress photos. If you want to see more, check the link below.
Title: Re: 'remote control' Landspeeder
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 18, 2018, 11:36:13 AM: Saw this on FB but glad you posted it here. Very cool an fits in the 'universe' very well 8)
Title: Re: 'remote control' Landspeeder
Post by: Oldben1 on July 18, 2018, 03:37:24 PM: I’ve poured over pictures of your landspeeders for years. This is a great addition!
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on July 18, 2018, 05:30:30 PM: Nice coonversion.
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Post by: Suber on July 18, 2018, 05:41:47 PM: I can't believe what I'm seeing. You are my hero! :o
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Post by: Clearco on July 18, 2018, 06:04:24 PM: Great!! :-*
Title: Re: 'remote control' Landspeeder
Post by: The_Beast on July 18, 2018, 06:17:12 PM: One of the coolest re-uses since the computer mice hover tanks!

Thanks so much. ;)

I suppose it's too late to ask about WIP piccies... ;D

Doug
Title: Re: 'remote control' Landspeeder
Post by: Vongoosewink on July 18, 2018, 06:31:12 PM: Thanks everyone! It is very rewarding to hear good feedback on these! :)

Quote from: The_Beast on July 18, 2018, 06:17:12 PM
One of the coolest re-uses since the computer mice hover tanks!

Thanks so much. ;)

I suppose it's too late to ask about WIP piccies... ;D

Doug

Doug, there are a few work-in-progress pictures on my blog:

http://wantedforwargaming.blogspot.com/ (http://wantedforwargaming.blogspot.com/)
Title: Re: 'remote control' Landspeeder
Post by: Treebeard on July 18, 2018, 07:26:30 PM: Brillant
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Post by: Bullshott on July 18, 2018, 08:21:51 PM: Very nice work. Nice terrain piece too.
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Post by: uti long smile on July 18, 2018, 09:12:35 PM: Genius!
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Post by: Elk101 on July 18, 2018, 09:44:30 PM: Cracking job. Very inventive.
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Post by: beefcake on July 18, 2018, 09:51:10 PM: Love it.
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Post by: has.been on July 18, 2018, 10:07:09 PM: I gotter get me one of dem.
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Post by: aircav on July 19, 2018, 06:37:22 PM: :o absolutely inspired :o 8) 8)
Title: Re: 'remote control' Landspeeder
Post by: Billchuck on July 20, 2018, 04:17:14 AM: Hmm. I think perhaps our dvr remote could have an “accident” soon... lol