AT-PT "OLD REPUBLIC WALKER"

[mrt51]

Ok it's time for another project that will fly under the radar unnoticed. After an intense build it's time to relax and do some Sci-Fi. I picked up this rather unusual kit at the Nationals.





It is some sort of dino/bird mech from the Zoids realm, but what caught my attention was what seemed like a light saber in the pilots hand. The pilots helmet looks strangely like a storm troopers. So an idea struck me at once that this could be a Jedi of the Old Republic on patrol maintaining peace and justice. After consulting my son for about 10 seconds he agreed and 25.00 dollars later this bird thing came home. Looking over the kit I found that it was very toy like even coming with a wind up mechanism to make the thing walk. The figure is "very" much a toy with open joints, however the kit had many redeeming qualities and lots of opportunity for detailing. So armed with a giant box of spare parts, lots of wire, and epoxy sculpt let's begin. First thing gone the wind up mechanism. Next the head and neck is removed and replaced with a "BIG" gun. I have done a lot dry fitting to get some ideas and where other details can be added. Thanks for stopping by more updates as things are done.

Here is some more...

I have rebuilt the feet and continuing to add details.

Here you go Andy.  Another one you don't have.

Thanks for looking in.

[Leon]

WOW....Nice work on the mods and details Terry! I'm really liking this.

[mrt51]

Oct 11, 2017 8:49:40 GMT -5 Leon said:

WOW....Nice work on the mods and details Terry! I'm really liking this.

Thanks Leon!  It's always fun.

[deafpanzer]

Looking real good... love the detail additions especially the tubings!

[mrt51]

Oct 11, 2017 14:21:04 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Looking real good... love the detail additions especially the tubings!

Thanks!

[`Boots`]

I`m liking that very much...............the extra detail really does make it pop

[mrt51]

Oct 11, 2017 15:55:30 GMT -5 `Boots` said:

I`m liking that very much...............the extra detail really does make it pop

Thanks!

[mrt51]

Work from over the weekend. I made a scale change went from 1/25 to 1/32. Mecha are the perfect combination of armor and aircraft. I also did some more wiring.

[Leon]

Just keeps getting better and better Terry!

[k1w1]

Interesting idea. I like the feet you have fitted a lot more than the originals

[TRM]

Nicely done so far Terry! Awesome detailing!

[mrt51]

Thanks guys! Here is some more. rigging the legs.

[Leon]

WOW....Awesome work on the legs Terry! I love how this is looking.

[jpc1968]

mighty fine, mighty fine!

[mrt51]

Thanks Guys!

[dierk]

Very cool! Spotted quite a few T-34 bits - should paint it 4BO

[`Boots`]

Superb!!!

[mrt51]

Ok the other leg is done. I think the major plumbing is done. :hmmm. Now moving on to the cockpit. Here is the progress so far.

[Deleted]

All I can say is awesome on this one.

[Leon]

This just keeps getting better and better Terry!

[mrt51]

Thanks!

[mrt51]

Ok the walker is still under development. I decided it needed a pilot in the cockpit so I added a Aires Mig-21 pilot and seat. A little painting and few modifications and he will fit right in.

[jpc1968]

ME LIKEY!!!!

[Leon]

Like the pilot Terry!

[deafpanzer]

WOW! You are really kicking a$$... I like it!

[mrt51]

Details are coming out a little.  I have reworked the pilots arms and hands so they fit the controls.

[TRM]

WOW...stunning work on this Terry!! Can't wait to see this one in paint!

[jpc1968]

PAINT! PAINT! PAINT! PAINT!

[mrt51]

Thanks everyone for following along.

[mrt51]

Adding more details and getting closer to paint.