Star Wars Storm Commando

Very good work Boba much better than what could scratch build. Still cutting my teeth on some

John

Wow, I've nerve gotten one of these before! The gloss just looks bad because of the camera flash. I probabily will tone it down a little though. As a side note, the bike is RLM 66 schwartch-grau (forgive my spelling, been a long time since I took German) and then I "wet-dry-brushed" it with plain old black for the camo effect. Ever since I played Republic Commando I though that the rifle was so cool! Thus, you see a version of it here. I plan on making more in the future (I'm copying Schwenhunt 227) I'll post them when I start on them!

For the base, I plan on using the old kit base for now. Later, I plan on making a small base w/terrain and a clear rod to support it up.

Very nicely done!  I think I would try and tone down the gloss look a bit, maybe hit it with a semi-gloss? 

 Regardless, nicely done!  I like the scratch-bashing you did on his rifle.  Thanks for sharing. 

I thoguth that looked like a GM weapon.  I was out a couple of weeks ago trooping with a Storm commando. Cool armor, i tried his helmet on, great vision and it flips up for some air.  I just love the all gloss black look. Many of the recent toys have "shadow" paint on them now...

How do you plan to present the model,on a simple or more complex base?

David

Thanks! I'll add a few more pics later! Commandos also appeared in the video game "Rebel Strike" for game cube (Which I have). They wernt the same though. They were also mentioned in the X-wing books series. I think it was "Wedge's Gamble".

By the way, I'll explain my mods later but the gun is from a Gundam weapons set. Found it on sale and the size is perfect! I used the idea from the game republic commando with a weapon that can be adapted for anti armor, sniper, or plain automatic.

the only place I have seen them is in the comics. it was a good story too.

EDIT- looks great! when you take pics of your models, try using the macro or super-macro setting on your camera. its the little flower icon. second, for black things, try a white backdrop, this makes seeing the kit easier.

That's awesome, Boba! Looks great!

I am curious. I don't remember Imperial Commandos in any of the films. Where are these guys referenced?