My AT ST build

texastony1946

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This is my Bandai AT ST build. This is my first Bandai kit. It will not be my last. This kit went
together perfectly. I have never built a model that snaps together, but this one went together
like a dream. The only thing I can complain about is the fit is too good. The joints were so tight
fitting that I had trouble running wires. I will build more Bandai Star Wars models, but I really
want to try a MG Gundam. These models with the internal frames look great. I think Bandai has
another convert.
I started with the interior detail and added a single SMD light.

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Assembled the legs for test fit and wiring clearance. Wires through the leg ended up not working, I just left
the connection coming out of the bottom of the central frame.
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Painted the pilots and the interior. There is a lot of detail in here that gets covered up.
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Tested interior lighting.

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primed and pre-shaded model.

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Started the final finish color after pre-shading.

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Added a coat of future to seal model and prepare for weathering.

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I used acrylic inks and pigments instead of oils for weathering. I have seen and heard of problems using oil
based products on Bandai kits. Phillip Flory used an oil wash and his model literally fell apart.

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I made a rebel alliance mask to add some color to the base. Everything was really looking very gray.

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Started working on the base. Added some detail to make things stand out. I wanted to create a mini diorama to
depict a battle that ended long ago.

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I purchased this silicon privet at my local HEB food market for $1.50. They are great for mixing and blending
small quantities of paint. Clean up is easy after paint dries.

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I used Miniatar grass tuffs on the base.

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Finished model.

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Video at

http://youtu.be/d8zdVJWkZAM

Thanks for viewing and commenting.
 
Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, I really love AT ST since it's appearance in Star Wars movies. Thanks
to Bandai for bringing it to life.
 
Thanks for viewing and commenting Unreality, lighting this kit has some challenges. Mainly
trying to figure out how to run wires. The joints are so tight and the structural supports pose
a few problems.
 
Top job on this,I'm well impressed with the lighting in the cockpit,neat idea ;D
 

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