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Other Stuff => Workbench => It's Alive! => Topic started by: Comsquare on March 14, 2010, 08:32:52 PM
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Hei,
I just want to show you the project I'm currently working with.
It's the Star Wars theme transfered into WW2, something like SWWW2 ... o_o
I got the idea after I saw some Actionfigures made by Sillof, who is making a WW2- and a Steampunk-range based on Star Wars.
And a lot more amazing stuff (a Gaslight Justice League and so on).
Until now I have converted most of the figures and have started to paint.
But sorryfully, I don't have so much time, so the project will last longer as planed.
The first figures I've painted right now are the Royal Guards, or "Kaiserliche Garde", and a Sith-beast
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/IMGP1287.jpg)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/IMGP1283.jpg)
And all three in action
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/IMGP1267.jpg)
And I began with the Twilek, a Sithcreature hunting Jedi from the comic series
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/IMGP1275.jpg)
And there are still a lot to come, like Baron Waders, Boba Fett, elite Stormtroopers... and, of course, some Rebelscum lol
I've planed also three gaming tables (Destroied city of Al'Deraan, a Commandbunker called "Der Todesstern", and a 2"normal" battlefield).
Also an X.Wing, based on a Spitfire, and at least one AT-ST.
So, that should be enough for the first post.
And, by the way, I'm searching still after a good mini for an R2, so if anybody has an idea...
Hilsen
Tobias
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Nice minis and terrain, but I think I need the concept explaining to me.
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The concept behind is, how would Star Wars look like if you transfer it into the Second World War.
Something like an Elseworld thing.
The figure of the Empire are based on Germans, the Rebels on British and French.
So, the same Story in a different time.
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Awesome pics and idea. I love seeing nifty re-theming like this.
We did this with the Pulp Adventure genre RPG once. We had most of the main characters figured out.
Luke = Farm Boy from the wastelands of Kansas
Leia = Daughter of rich statesman
R2D2 = was a midget mechanic
C3PO = was an intellectual
Darth Vader became a villainous Prussian with delusians of Empire.
The Death Star was a fake island that moved throug hthe oceans on its own raining death with a strange super weapon.
Armored airships took the place of Star Destroyers.
They were aided by Old Ben who fought in WW1.
We even had a clunky flying boat called the Centenial Falcon piloted by mercenary pilot Hans Ullo and his hairy Russian co-pilot Chevbreka
It was all good fun but done for an RPG, not a minis game so no cool pics to show off like you have.
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I think the idea is a 'goer', best of luck in turning it into reality.
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/
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Great idea. What figs did you use for the Royal Guard?
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Great idea. What figs did you use for the Royal Guard?
Agreed!
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@ Digitarii:
I used the German Mercenaries from Copplestone, from the Back of beyond range
I also used the Officer for my "von Waders", and the last one of the Pack as "Hans Solo"
Mostly, the figures are Copplestone or Artizan
@ Hooded Claw:
Sounds interesting.
What kind of rules did you used, Savage Worlds?
Surely, it was a lot of Fun
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I think we used the D6 Modern, being long time Star Wars D6 players anyhow. If I did it now days, I'd do it with Savage Worlds.
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Very imaginative, I love it! :-*
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George Lucas was heavily influenced by the imagery of WWII, especially as the nazis relate to the Empire, so this is a natural.
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Cool! I'm working on the same thing, just in the Baroque Period:
http://baronvonj.blogspot.com/search/label/SW%20Baroque
-J
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George Lucas was heavily influenced by the imagery of WWII, especially as the nazis relate to the Empire, so this is a natural.
Yep: turning X-Wings into Spitfires is pretty much reversing what John Dykstra did. lol
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@ BaronVonJ
Nice work with your baroquish Star Wars, I like it.
Have you made also some figures.
You've wakened some new beast inside of me, maybe...
Realy, good job.
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Most of its done, but the stormtroopers are holding me up. I can't decide to make 'em from scratch or modify. Copplestone's Glory of the Sun range has provided most of my rank and file.
-J
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@ BaronVonJ
You have to show me some pictures of your minis.
I also want to make some Steampunk conversions (in a few months,hopefully...)
Something like that Stormtrooper
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/steam-wars-3.jpg)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/steam-wars-4.jpg)
And maybe also something like that, without the Star Wars theme
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/vinci600.png)
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Most of its done, but the stormtroopers are holding me up. I can't decide to make 'em from scratch or modify. Copplestone's Glory of the Sun range has provided most of my rank and file.
-J
can we see some pics of the copleted ones then? :D
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Personally I think I would go for a First World war alternative myself, if only because by planes make for more interesting x wings and of course zeppelins galore.
The upcoming wargames factory sci-fi trench soldiers might be of interest to some here.
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Cool! I'm working on the same thing, just in the Baroque Period
Would love to see this in action. Do you attend Recruits?
Dave-
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Interesting im definetly interested.
Steve
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The figure of the Empire are based on Germans, the Rebels on British and French.
Better to have the British as the villains I think, the way Lucas did when casting the Empire commanders.
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Would love to see this in action. Do you attend Recruits?
Dave-
Yes I will be. I'm running my Fistful of Lead game Saturday morning.
-J
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@YPU
WW1 would also be interesting, maybe some "CloneWars"kind, in my way.
So said, as the prequal, made afterwards, just like good old George... ;)
My X-Wing will be an Spitfire-Conversion influenced by an Crimson Skies Devastator, so you will have the typical Doublewings.
Also I keep the Project on a Skirmish level, so the X-Wing will be more an objective than an "real" wargear.
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Good point! The star wars saga spans somewhere between 30 and 35 years, so much including an alternate version of both wars would make sense. Of course focusing on one part would also be smart at first, but it’s a interesting thing to keep in mind.
I’m not sure if you mentioned it, but what system are you using?
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I thougt I will use .45er Amazing Warstories.
Alternatively Savage Worlds.
But I think I will make stats for both systems and try some games, to see which of them "feels" right
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Uncertain if this would be of interest but I found a great X-wing paper model that's truly unique. It's a biplane interpretation of the Incom T-65 that would compliment the retro-WWWII setting you are developing. The link below is to the model's creator, other great retro SW ideas there too, enjoy !
http://amoebabloke.deviantart.com/art/steampunk-x-wing-papercraft-82461702
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Hei Patron Zero,
thanks for the link, I didn't knew it.
Realy some nice stuff, inspiring.
I was planning something similar with the Spitfire.
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Gladly, Comsquare, If I'm not mistaken there was an actual experimental-variant Spitfire with a biplane wing arrangement, if for nothing else perhaps Google for prototype aircraft for some inspiration.
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Super concept! I love it.
Where are ze stormtruppen?!
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@ Thorbjørn
The stormtroopers will be the next to come, promised.
And thanks for the compliment.
Er du fra norge?
@ Patron Zero
I have to google about the Spitfire, thanks for the clue.
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I've been doing some WW1-SW stuff for some time now. Here's my gallery:
http://www.displacedminiatures.com/Area23/gallery/2825/
Artizan has some great robots that could work as stormtroopers, where it not that they're bigger than human-sized.
If only someone made a Metropolis robot...
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Hei area23,
nice stuff, I like it :)
Especially the Silberpfeil.
Hope to see some more of your minis. Will you do also some planes.
For my '3po I will use the new Reaper.Robot, I think.
And today I received my Tusken Raiders, the "Sanwar" from Ironclad.
Keep on
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I'm loving the SW conversions for WW2, very inspiring indeed.
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Thanks!
I've got a good sized Fokker and a spad. Toys that need painting up, from this brand whose name I forgot that have ww1 airplanes that fit 28mm.
Now, to get a Tie fighter style ww1 bi-plane...
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http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc19/steampunk.shtml (http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc19/steampunk.shtml)
These might be of some interest to you, designwise.
Not mine, but done for a custom imaginary toyshow.
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One thought might be to reposition the hexagonal wings to a top-bottom orientation with supporting struts between, the spherical cockpit then ahead-in front of that assembly.
Having a pusher propeller arrangement would fit nicely into that rework as might smaller scales 'hex wings' (canards) as well.
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Hei,
it's been a while but at least today, after being sick, doing stuff with my son, working in the smithy, I found the time to paint.
Not finished quite now, but I'm thinking the black/white-sheme works.
So, WIP pictures of the stormtrooper
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/IMGP1311.jpg)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/IMGP1310.jpg)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/IMGP1309.jpg)
What do you think?
By the way:
GOD PÅSKE
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Heisan,
at least I've managed to take some pics of the finished Stormtroopers.
So here they are, the boys from the
"501te Sturmtruppeneinheit, Von Waders Faust"
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/IMGP1330.jpg)
The NCO and a Trooper, followed by the other 4 Troopers.
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/IMGP1333.jpg)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/IMGP1336.jpg)
And all together
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/IMGP1328.jpg)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/IMGP1338.jpg)
I hope it was not a to big pain watching them lol
Next will be the BikerScout and the Darktroopers, hopefully ;)
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Nice :D
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Very nice.
On a side note: why not spice up the '1942' theme with some Imperial pin-up/propaganda posters?
http://theswedishbed.wordpress.com/2010/03/30/star-wars-pin-ups/ (http://theswedishbed.wordpress.com/2010/03/30/star-wars-pin-ups/)
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Thanks.
And also nice Propaganda_PinUps, Crudeboy. :-*
Have to think about it
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Nice stormtroopers! Are they conversions?
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Yes they are.
Artizan Fallschirmjäger with a little GreenStuff.
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Well as you're starting it up again.
Artizan Sturmbattalion troopers (;)) would make for better stormies. Also don't think that gloveless hands work, if you paint them as gloves you could add a little square of white on the back of the hand, (in keeping with the stormtroopers they're based on).
Be good to see how this now develops.
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Was thinking about (if you mean the Sturmbattalion Zorn minis), but didn't want to have the ordinary Troops wearing Greatcoats.
Will keep the Greatcoat theme to the Snowtroopers ;)
Will think about the gloves.
Right now I'm greenstuffing a little on my Lea and a TieFighter Pilot, also 2 more "501st" guys.
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Hi Comsquare , really nice paint scheme and I really like the hex bases too they add a certain flaire to the minis
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Excellent idea and great paintjob. I always liked alternate WW2.
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Thanks pals.
Soon more to come.
Right now I do some greenstuff work on Leia and the Snowtrooper.
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http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal10/9401-9500/gal9470-Spitfire-Drake/00.shtm
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Nice find, Old Goat ;D
I'm planning for my X-Wing, which is also based on a Spitfire, to also have the engine in the back.
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Nice find, Old Goat ;D
I'm planning for my X-Wing, which is also based on a Spitfire, to also have the engine in the back.
A Spitfire with 4 wings, no ?
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The base modell is a normal spitfire with two extra wings added ;)
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I am looking forward to seing it. Will you convert german planes into some kinds of Tie Fighters and use AT-AT or AT-ST ? I am not joking.
Some inspiration may be :
(http://media.moddb.com/images/groups/1/2/1088/WWII_ATAT.jpg)
(http://www.lewebzine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/ww2-atat.jpg)
(http://thegreatgeekmanual.com/images/graphical-gags/april/ww1-at-st.jpg)
(http://holycrapthatsfunny.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/xwing.jpg)
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I knew about the second pic, but didn't see the other one before.
Thanks for sharing :)
There will be definitively a Tiefighter based on a Messerschmidt and an AT-ST, based on the WotC one.
I will not do an AT-AT, though ;)
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I knew about the second pic, but didn't see the other one before.
Thanks for sharing :)
There will be definitively a Tiefighter based on a Messerschmidt and an AT-ST, based on the WotC one.
I will not do an AT-AT, though ;)
You're welcome. If you already knew the second one did you see the converted AT-AT models used for this picture ? I didn't find them on internet anymore but I saved photos on my computer : they are impressive conversions with a lot of details.
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No, never saw the models.
Could you post a pic of them?
Would love to see them.
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Sure, here they are. It's a shame : I can't find the site anymore. If I remember well the guy used the large Kenner AT-AT and many tanks parts but you could do the same with the Revell kit.
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/moavoa/howwow.jpg)
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/moavoa/howdiddly.jpg)
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/moavoa/howdy.jpg)
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Wow :o
Really great stuff, very inspiring.
Will transfer some of the ideas on the AT-ST
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I'd seen all those fantastic WWW2 AT-AT pics before, but had always assumed they wer digital manipulations, not based off real models - thats awesome!!!
Didnt see this one above:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_56C-ixCTGN4/TBQiqbuk-yI/AAAAAAAAC-0/yfMQfnKJdq4/s1600/WWII_ATAT2.jpg)
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This is such a cool thread!
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Love those AT-AT conversions and paintjobs YIU! o_o
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Some great ideas here, so it's only fair I supply a bit of inspiration.
Found this on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3Shhls-Njg
Also this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttmlppR4vCw
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This is so obvious that I'm surprised no one else has ever done it.
I really like the AT ATs... and Han had BETTER have a Mauser C96!
;)
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So, first post after nearly four years :D
Just to show you from where I have to start today.
By now I have ready to paint the following:
Some Tusken Raiders
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02844_zps285b1d3a.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02844_zps285b1d3a.jpg.html)
A Biker-Scout
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02846_zpsdb66e1ee.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02846_zpsdb66e1ee.jpg.html)
Rebel Commandos
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02848_zps6719de6c.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02848_zps6719de6c.jpg.html)
Dark Troopers MK2
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02850_zps1f41b510.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02850_zps1f41b510.jpg.html)
Boba Fett and Companions (Intelligente Geher 88 A/ 88 B)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02852_zpsa453bdef.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02852_zpsa453bdef.jpg.html)
Luke
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02854_zps6b0ab862.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02854_zps6b0ab862.jpg.html)
Obi Wan
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02855_zps117f04d2.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02855_zps117f04d2.jpg.html)
Leia
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02856_zpsc7259bd6.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02856_zpsc7259bd6.jpg.html)
Solo and Chewie
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02858_zps15c19605.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02858_zps15c19605.jpg.html)
The Twi'lek (can't remember his name)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02860_zps9dff771e.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02860_zps9dff771e.jpg.html)
And Vader
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02859_zps16089726.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02859_zps16089726.jpg.html)
And a few more picks from 4 years ago ;)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/CIMG2955.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/CIMG2955.jpg.html)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/CIMG2954.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/CIMG2954.jpg.html)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/CIMG2956.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/CIMG2956.jpg.html)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/CIMG2958.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/CIMG2958.jpg.html)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/CIMG2959.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/CIMG2959.jpg.html)
Will also try to get the Snowtroopers done, using these minis:
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02845_zps15e4cfa4.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02845_zps15e4cfa4.jpg.html)
And was plannig to get me some Afrika Korps minis too (Sandtroopers, of course :))
Also, I have some minis for 3PO and R2.
Though I'm not completly satiesfied with 3PO, so may use an other mini for him.
So, hope to start painting soon, will keep you updated :)
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Nice :D.
I just had a thought, some of the Dust tactic's walkers might work pretty well for this project.
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Nice :D.
I just had a thought, some of the Dust tactic's walkers might work pretty well for this project.
Good idea, though I allready have some AT-ST allready I planned to convert ;)
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Cool beans 8) 8)
I particularly like the Leia conversion, simple yet effective :)
cheers
James
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Thanks James.
I'm also very happy with her :)
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I'm very glad to see this thread back up and running. Great looking project.
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Leia :-*
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Some great conversions there, an inspired re-imagining. :D
But where's Yoda? ;)
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Can't wait to see what else you have planned. :-*
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That Leia looks like Olga Lawina :D
(http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_small/0/77/1900526-olga_lawina.jpg)
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That Leia looks like Olga Lawina :D
(http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_small/0/77/1900526-olga_lawina.jpg)
You're right, she's pretty close ;D
Where's she from?
But where's Yoda? ;)
Not sure if I will make one...at least he wasn't planned until now :D
So, thanks to everybody so far.
Hope to post a few pics tomorrow.
So far I worked on the bases fromthe un-primmed models and am thinking about reworking Luke and Boba a little bit.
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She is from a comic book called Agent 327 :)
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Never heared about it...at least I can't remember to lol
Will check it out.
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So, very small update for now, have done the bases of the unfinished minis
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02866_zps20bc53e8.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02866_zps20bc53e8.jpg.html)
The "standard" bases, the R2 was done by Simon/Elysium64, thanks, Simon :)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02865_zpscddc3c14.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02865_zpscddc3c14.jpg.html)
And the "sand" bases, am curious how they will come out painted
So, tomorrow willbe priming-time
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Excellent 8) 8)
Really love that R2 :D
cheers
James
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This has been a fun topic to read through. It's a cracking idea. I love the R2 unit!
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R2 :-* this is getting better and better!
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Oh lordy... oil drum R2?!
Hahah, yes!
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R2 :-* this is getting better and better!
Agree completely! that 55 gallon drum as R2 really makes me smile... ;D
Cheers,
Blue
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Thanks guys :)
The funny thing about R2 was that I allready started building one myself using a oildrum as well, and then, a few days later I saw the one Simon had built on the bazar.
So i got him :D
I also bought this one from him, to be used as 3PO:
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02867_zps8ac0a727.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02867_zps8ac0a727.jpg.html)
But he is quite tall compared to the other minis I'm using.
So I'm wondering if I should shorten him or if I should use something like the Fembot from Reapers Chronoscope :?
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The C3PO is quality! If he really needs to be shortened could you chop down some of the central torso? It's too cool a figure not to use.
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Nice - love the R2 and 3PO
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That 3PO fits in perfectly, jut cut him down a bit :)
cheers
James
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The C3PO is quality! If he really needs to be shortened could you chop down some of the central torso? It's too cool a figure not to use.
That 3PO fits in perfectly, jut cut him down a bit :)
cheers
James
You're right, guys, he's a to great model not to use.
So I've cutted him into pieces ;)
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02869_zps2549c4a0.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02869_zps2549c4a0.jpg.html)
Tomorrow I'll remove the paint and build him up again :)
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Oh, it's just like Bespin all over again! You need a Wookie to put him back together.
A bold but worthwhile move Tobias.
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That's crazy (good)
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Oh, it's just like Bespin all over again! You need a Wookie to put him back together.
lol
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Just be sure you put his head on the right way round. lol
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Absolutely love r2 and c3po. Can't wait to see more. Especially the r2 painted up.
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Absolutely love r2 and c3po. Can't wait to see more. Especially the r2 painted up.
Ditto
Now that sounds like a cool name for a robot doesn't it lol
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Just be sure you put his head on the right way round. lol
D'oh >:(
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/Comsquare/DSC02870_zpsf8d5b1e3.jpg) (http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Comsquare/media/DSC02870_zpsf8d5b1e3.jpg.html)
You could have told me earlier lol
Oh, it's just like Bespin all over again! You need a Wookie to put him back together.
A bold but worthwhile move Tobias.
Thanks Steve.
Was really tempted for a short time to sculpt a bag for him and Chewie ;)
Ditto
Now that sounds like a cool name for a robot doesn't it lol
It does :D
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D'oh >:(
Thanks Steve.
Was really tempted for a short time to sculpt a bag for him and Chewie ;)
That would be cool! lol
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lol lol lol