ESB Chicken Walker (AT-ST WIP)

[JohnSimmons]

Yeah nice work

 

[WebbyNZ]

Very cool
I built one of these OOB a few years back and you have deffinatley made some great improvements on what was a pretty simple kit.

 

[Splashcoat]

Check out the snow base I made for my AT-AT:

I used "Soft Flake" snow from Woodland Scenics:

It's a really easy product to use. The foundation of the snow is a piece of pink insulation foam that I dented with a hammer to create an uneven surface. Then I applied a layer of white glue and sprinkled the snow on top. Deeper layers of snow can then be built up by applying a coating of snow and fixing it in place with a 50/50 mix of white glue and water. These steps can be repeated as often as you like to get the snow depth you're looking for.

As for the baking soda method, I gave that a couple of tries a few years ago and found that the snow will yellow over time; I think it's because the baking soda absorbs moisture. I suppose sealing the surface with clear coat might solve that problem but I've never tried it.

Your Chicken Walker is looking terrific! Keep up the great work.

 

[Ozzman78]

Thanks for the tip on the snow. Your snow looks dead on what I would want.

 

[Splashcoat]

Here's a link to Woodland Scenics' website:

http://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/

They have a store locator; their products are usually more readily available from hobby shops that stock model train supplies.

 

[Mr.Max]

And we're walkin'! We're walkin'!

Nice work, the old Ertl kit always needs some serious TLC to look half-way decent.

 

[Ozzman78]

Update:

Final build and weathering done over the weekend. Old D and G strings from one of my bass guitars served as cables/hoses for the connection between the head and body. Sludge wash, rust, scratches, blast marks and general grime added.

Now she waits for the snow base.

















-Ozz

 

[TheDeadRumors]

im a big fan of star wars, and i say job well done. i would like to ask if this is a hand made or resin like kit?

 

[Ozzman78]

im a big fan of star wars, and i say job well done. i would like to ask if this is a hand made or resin like kit?

It is the old AMT snap kit with a handful of small mods to make it look better. Thanks for taking a look.

 

[Grendels]

Well done.

 

[ModelMakerMike]

Good Job!
;D

 

[the Baron]

A beautiful job of super-detailing that old kit. I've got one in progress, and it really is a simple and ill-fitting kit. The fact that folks think it's a resin kit is a testament to the job you did. Well done!

 

[letsgobrowns82]

Looks sweet

 

[ModelMakerMike]

OMG! I just noticed that Luke is a GIANT!
That A.T.S.T. Hasn't got a chance.!
;D

 

[Ozzman78]

A beautiful job of super-detailing that old kit. I've got one in progress, and it really is a simple and ill-fitting kit. The fact that folks think it's a resin kit is a testament to the job you did. Well done!

Thanks for the compliment, I am pleased with the way it turned out. Funny what some evergreen, old tank parts, and some time can do for these old Star Wars kits.

 

[ModelMakerMike]

Thanks for the compliment, I am pleased with the way it turned out. Funny what some evergreen, old tank parts, and some time can do for these old Star Wars kits.
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That's probably because that's how the original Star Wars Modellers did it.

 

[JohnSimmons]

Wicked!

 

[Outcast]

Very cool; thanks for sharing.

 

[danimal518]

Sweet job. Can't wait to see it on it's base.

 

[Ozzman78]

Hope to get it on the base soon. On pause for now while I work on my fathers TOS Enterprise.