PB: Looking forward to more photos!!! 

I think I'm going by the library first of the year and check out Timothy Zahn's Thrawn trilogy again. Read them over a decade ago and loved them. I really wish Disney had went with something more like these and the rest of the EU. Anyway sorry Bish and guys for the whining- I was just really hoping Disney would do something awesome with the license... 

Bob, your X-Wing turned out awesome. Like that color scheme even more now that I can see the finished product, and your weathering is spot-on. Nicely done, sir! Hope you will post photos of the base and figures when you're done.

I saw TLJ last weekend and have to say I came away pretty let down and upset. I fell asleep that night mentally cataloguing all the things I thought were wrong with the movie. :-( This time around there seems to be a generational divide--if you saw ANH in 1977 (at a drive-in, like me), greater chance you won't like TLJ. If you're a millennial, you'll probably love it. Seems to be a very polarizing movie, in any event. Made me love Rogue One even more. Sure, it was dark film, but I think in a good way and still captured the essence of the SW universe and Rebellion struggle. The good thing is I'm taking my kids to see TLJ on New Years Day, so I'll at least give it a second try. :-)

BUT--back to models. :-) On the final stretch with the AT-ST, and hope to finish in a week (maybe less?). Will post pics. 

After that, I'll take a break then tackle the Hobby Boss Su-34. Next year: Bandai Falcon. Can't wait. 

PB

Oh wow Bob she looks terrific!!!  I've seen people use the USN flight crews with good results. Converting them to Duros will be pretty cool though! 

I'm going to wait till TLJ comes out on Netflix. The only Disney SW film I've seen so far is RO and I frankly thought it was a dud. It could have been friggin' awesome and they made a mess out of pretty much everything. And the online buzz about TLJ hasn't been kind. When I think of SW it's about a epic story of good vs. evil, bigger than life heros and villians doing awesome stuff but this from what I've heard is the opposite- just another dark, angry, bitter film like everything Hollywood seems to make these days. I really, really prefer the old Expanded Universe. 

O yes, didn't think of that, Navy deck crew sound ideal. Good thinking.

Thanks Bish! I think most of them are from a Hasegawa Navy ground crew set. One or two are from some other miscellaneous kits from the spares box. I'm thinking of modifying one of the figures into a Duros, shouldn't be too hard with a Warhammer 40K Tau head grafted on.

I took my son to see Episode VIII last Friday night and we both liked it.  There were a few things I thought could have been done better but overall it was good, and I agree about it raising a lot more questions.

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@Stephen,

That is a really cool stormtrooper gun. Hey, if you can't find any space, I have plenty of room on my walls! lol

@Bish,

Thank you for running this group build! It was great to participate with all who entered. Looking forward to the next Star Wars GB.

 

My pleasure Bruce, i do enjoy running these.

Has anyone else seen Ep VIII yet. I went last sat, really enjoyed it, though it did seem to raise more questions than it answered.

No worries Bob, it really is worth the wait. It look brilliant, really nice weathering on that, can't wait to see it on the base. I like the raised nose and panels, what figures have you got to go with this.

Well, I didn't get this wrapped up before Episode VIII came out, but I'm pretty close.  I just have a few details to add to the X-Wing, the groundwork, and the figures.  Here's a little teaser before the holidays where I'm at.  Hopefully with the time off from work I'll be done by New Year's.

@Stephen,

That is a really cool stormtrooper gun. Hey, if you can't find any space, I have plenty of room on my walls! lol

@Bish,

Thank you for running this group build! It was great to participate with all who entered. Looking forward to the next Star Wars GB.

Thanks guys! I am still trying to find some space on the wall to hang it.

That's an awesome trophy for your wall, Stephen. Well done. I'm jealous! And enjoyed participating in the GB with you. 

PB

Wow Stephen that looks awesome!!! 

Bish: Thanks! Seems like other than the Tempest for your other GB the only thing I've building anymore has treads on it. Maybe I should have tried an Imperial walker..... 

I really like that Stephen, deffinetly got to grab one of those.

Will update the front page later, and thanks, always great to have you on board.

Hi everyone! I have had this done for a little while just no time on the computer. Usually I would do this on my work computer during lunch, but since Photobucketheads got stupid and i had to change to imgur, I am blocked by the office firewalls.

But I am done with this I just need a place to hang it on my wall.

Thanks for another great group build!

-Stephen

worries G, but please feel free to post it here as well when you get round to it.

Bob: Those look awesome! I've watched some videos on 3D printing on YouTube but haven't taken the plunge and tried buying anything or using the local library's printer to try it myself. Pretty cool to be able to print anything if you know how to run the CAD program.

I think you should just stick a fork in me Bish, I'm pretty much done here. Sorry about defaulting but I just HAD to take a simple kit and turn it into the trials of Hercules by trying to light it. I'll finish the A-Wing sometime and I'll post her over on the SF/Fantasy section when I do.

Cheers Bob, sounds like a good bunch to deal with. Maybe they have sites in different countries.

Thanks, Bish! 

I know,time has flown by. But no problem extending, keep posting as long as you like.

I have been looking at some of their 350 scale pieces for my Revell Bismarck. Some nice stuff on there and after seing those droids, i'll have to grab some pieces.

Can't believe GB is almost over already! Thanks for hosting again, Bish. I'm going to try to finish AT-ST before Friday (getting close), but will probably have to extend a bit. Got my TLJ tickets in mid-October, so I'm ready!  Going on Saturday night. 

And those droids are really cool, Bob. Merrick looks good, despite your self-avowed teenage painting skills. :-) 

Bish, I've used Shapeways a couple of times to order bits for Zvezda SD (Tantive and replacement towers and engine bells) and haven't had any problems. Might have to get some of those droids, too. Hm.

Those droids look really nice. Am i correct in thinking they are 3D printed. I was looking at their site the otehr day, some interesting stuff on there. They are based here in the UK is that right. How did you find them to del with?

I'm plugging away, and my goal is to finish by Friday, but we'll see.

I just have a few things to do on the X-Wing I've been looking at doing the other parts of the diorama.  I astromech units that come in the AMT kit aren't that great.  I wanted a couple other kinds of droids that I would have to scratch-build and my spares box was failing me.  So I did some searching online and ordered a few from Shapeways.

I thought the head of the treadwell droid could use some work.  Here's what I started with:

And here's where I am now:

I'm thinking about adding some things onto the ends of the arms, but it might be more trouble than it's worth for the scale.  I also modified one of the figures from Monogram's 1/48 F-4C kit to be General Merrick.  I even found a head with a mustach, even if you can't tell from this picture and my horrible teenage painting skills.  I still have a bit of work to do on his helmet though.  

Just a quick reminder guys. The GB officially ends on Fri. But of course, as always, please feel free to carry on posting your builds.

I am sure we all have our tickets ready and are looking forward to the next installment, as well as seeing what new subjects we might hope to see turned into models.

Lol, thanks, guys!

Yeah, the pogo look was just for the beauty shot--haven't assembled any of the main bits yet. 

Looks awesome PB!

Now she just needs another leg, I'm having visions of the AT-ST jumping across the landscape pogo style 

Thanks, Bish. 

No problem with that PB, i am likeing that a lot.

OK, I lied...maybe a little bit of heavy weathering?  Sorry, I just can't seem to help myself with these Bandai kits. 

So still making progress--not sure where I'll end up but here's where I'm at. Just kind going where my imagination takes me.

Hope everyone is well!

PB