Star Wars A-A5 Speeder Truck

[Nikati]

 

[Nikati]

Working on a speeder truck from the Star Wars Universe. Just finished the back crew compartment of the transport. I believe it's to 1/47th scale. I decided to go a different route and have at least the inside metal material be more of a bronze instead of steel or aluminum. Not sure if I'm going to have it that you can take the roof off or not, or if you will only be able to see inside through the side doors.The build itself is simple, which is why I'm putting so much into areas that might not be seen, or at least seen well.

 

[Pantherman]

Working on a speeder truck from the Star Wars Universe. Just finished the back crew compartment of the transport. I believe it's to 1/47th scale. I decided to go a different route and have at least the inside metal material be more of a bronze instead of steel or aluminum. Not sure if I'm going to have it that you can take the roof off or not, or if you will only be able to see inside through the side doors.The build itself is simple, which is why I'm putting so much into areas that might not be seen, or at least seen well.

It's a pity to hide that great work. If you can find a way to lift the roof it will be good. Pantherman

 

[Nikati]

It's a pity to hide that great work. If you can find a way to lift the roof it will be good. Pantherman

Thank you, I'm pretty sure I can have the top lift off but the seams will be out in the open and easily seen. I'm not sure how much I would like that or not. I'm kicking around a couple ideas, one of which is dipping into lighting for the first time which looking in the side doors would make it easier to see most of the detail I believe. I still have the drivers compartment to finish before I need to think seriously about it.

 

[Pantherman]

Thank you, I'm pretty sure I can have the top lift off but the seams will be out in the open and easily seen. I'm not sure how much I would like that or not. I'm kicking around a couple ideas, one of which is dipping into lighting for the first time which looking in the side doors would make it easier to see most of the detail I believe. I still have the drivers compartment to finish before I need to think seriously about it.

I have just done my first lighting on a sub, wow, what a learning curve but great fun. I would recommend having a go. Pantherman

 

[JordanBluAstro]

The bronze is excellent, and I agree it would be a shame not to see the great detail inside.

 

[Nikati]

The bronze is excellent, and I agree it would be a shame not to see the great detail inside.

Thank you

 

[Nikati]

Finally got back to working on this build. everything is dry fitted so far. I believe the inside work is finished other than adding the lighting in the troop compartment. Unfortunately the lighting in the cockpit is above the headrests but the way the windshield is there wasn't much of an option.

 

[Pantherman]

Finally got back to working on this build. everything is dry fitted so far. I believe the inside work is finished other than adding the lighting in the troop compartment. Unfortunately the lighting in the cockpit is above the headrests but the way the windshield is there wasn't much of an option.


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That's some mighty fine work. Pantherman

 

[Nikati]

That's some mighty fine work. Pantherman

Thank you Pantherman

 

[Down Time]

That build is looking great!!

 

[iandrewmartin]

Very nice work!

 

[Nikati]

Working on the lighting, just wish my fingers were a bit thinner for this work. I'm just hoping the battery will be enough for all of the LEDs. The side lit fiber optics I origanaly was planing to use was not going to be bright enough, so I am switching it out for three LEDs that will match the two smaller engines.

 

[blakeh1]

Great job on this. Did not realize the interior was as detailed as it is

 

[Nikati]

Great job on this. Did not realize the interior was as detailed as it is

Thank you. I did not, which is the main reason I had to paint it up. I'm not sure why they put all of the effort into molding it as even with the doors open you can't see much. It had the option to close both side doors and into the cockpit. I figured if they went to the extra work that I could as well.

 

[Nikati]

I think I finally finished the lighting. Kinda surprised all of the are running off of one CR2032 3V battery, although I'm sure the run time won't be all that long.

 

[Pantherman]

I think I finally finished the lighting. Kinda surprised all of the are running off of one CR2032 3V battery, although I'm sure the run time won't be all that long.


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Cool. Pantherman

 

[Nikati]

A lot of the detail work is finished. I need to go over the red again from all of the handling. The bottom still need more detailing on it, but slowly coming along.

 

[Nikati]

I didn't want to use the stock windshield so I tried my hand at scratch build for the first time. Surprisingly I don't think it came out too bad. Still more to go before this model is complete.

 

[blakeh1]

Love all the added details and the new windshield looks great

 

[Nikati]

Love all the added details and the new windshield looks great

THX, The vehicle I am now calling finished and working on the base for it. I will upload more pix after I get the base done.

 

[dave]

Just brilliant ,very intresting reading your journey thank you for sharing. Dave

 

[Steve Jones SMS]

Great work my friend. Looking forward to seeing the final reveal

 

[Richard55]

Great work my friend. Looking forward to seeing the final reveal

Good to see you Steve!!

 

[Steve Jones SMS]

You too Richard. I'm glad the gang finally saw the light and left SMF LOL Speak soon my friend and have a great weekend

 

[JOHN R]

Good to see you Steve!!

Hi Rich , good to see you .

 

[Nikati]

OK finally finished this one, altho I did finish the Slave I build and Planet of the Apes General Ursus during this build. I'm not completely happy with the engine lighting, but it was first attempt with lighting a model. The battery for lighting is under the top panel and it does not close 100%. If I rewired the ceiling lights in the back with 30AWG instead of CAT5 it might close fully. That is something I could do in the future, if I feel like dealing with it. The paint scheme is to mimic Darth Maul.

 

[Steve Jones SMS]

Really enjoyed watching this project come together. Great work all round

 

[Pantherman]

OK finally finished this one, altho I did finish the Slave I build and Planet of the Apes General Ursus during this build. I'm not completely happy with the engine lighting, but it was first attempt with lighting a model. The battery for lighting is under the top panel and it does not close 100%. If I rewired the ceiling lights in the back with 30AWG instead of CAT5 it might close fully. That is something I could do in the future, if I feel like dealing with it. The paint scheme is to mimic Darth Maul.View attachment 127355View attachment 127354View attachment 127353View attachment 127350View attachment 127351View attachment 127352

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Great build. Pantherman

 

[Nikati]

Really enjoyed watching this project come together. Great work all round

Thank you