After putting it off for almost 2 years I finally decided to take apart my old (1980) AMT Snow Speeder and redo it.
After looking at some incredible studio scale scratch builds and some excellent ILM reference I decided to sand off all the inaccurate raised detail and try my hand at scribing in accurate panel lines.
Keep in mind that I just got back into modeling after 10+ years so it will be an learning project.
Also while looking through my old reference books I decided I like the earlier concept drawings with a 2 part canopy and wider cockpit tub so these will be scratch built.
This little project will take some time as most of my time is currently going towards a couple planes in the group build.
Well let's get started shall we.
First off I took apart my old model.
It got a long bath in Super Clean and a good scrub down to remove most of the paint.
After that I sanded off all the surface detail on all the top pieces, I didn't bother with the bottom since the ship will be grounded on a base.
Today I started mapping out all the panel lines on the main body, at this point I still need to do the other parts.
I also cut out the front vent.
Well that's where I am at the moment.
Progress will continue as I have time.
Cheers
Eric...