1/144 Bandai AT-AT (Fallen)

[Foenetik]

Edit: 11.10.24 - Final Pics in my last post

Hi all,

Started this last week. Figured it was doable without my airbrush. First time using Woodland Scenics products and Sculptamold but so far it was a pretty decent experience.

Initial build


Made some small modifications. Didn't want to do too much damage as I am limited in my supplies for now. Figured the struts would be overextended on such a fall and would have damage.


Base is a picture frame with added ABS bottom. The riser is so that I can bury one of the knees a bit


Initial layer of Sculptamold. Stuff is pretty good to work with so far. Took a while to dry inside so I let it bake in the sun today as it was 91 out.


Tried Woodland Scenics rock molds and light hydrocal. First run was a bust but got the hang of the proper mix the 2nd time


Second layer of Sculptamold. To get the impression I laid a bunch down under the model and then put cling wrap over it and smooshed it into the medium. I did it in sections as the working time is like 10 mins. I added the Woodland Scenics outcroppings and feathered them in to give some rocky terrain that will pop out of the snow.



That's all for now. Thanks for looking!

[handiabled]

Great start to this! I'll be following along!

[kyledehart5]

Really awesome start for sure. Can't wait to see more.

[Leon]

This is looking great Tony! Bookmarked and looking forward to more updates.

[406 Silverado]

Oh WOW!! This is already looking good!  I'll be in on this build FO SHO Tony (Foenetik)!! Bookmarked.

[Foenetik]

Made some more progress this weekend. I was a dum-dum and forgot to put the guns and head shell on the first time, so the impression was too shallow and there was no relief for the guns. Had to break out the Dremel to make a pit that I could refill and make an impression. I do have to say that Sculptamold is pretty tough. Nice stuff. I also primed, based coated, and gloss coated the model. I ended up using Light Ghost Gray Tamiya Spray.

[deafpanzer]

Nice!!! I have been lurking but I am here! Keep up with the great work

[kyledehart5]

Agreed. That’s looking great. Nice job creating some clearances for the guns and whatnot.

[buddho]

What a heck of a pose...looking really cool with the positioning and overall workmanship.

[moramartht]

looking really cool with the positioning

It will look even more cool with Mechagodzilla b-gg-ring it's upraised a$$...

Cheers,

M

[handiabled]

This looks fantastic!

[tcoat]

Perfection. Are you going to wrap cables around the legs?

[Foenetik]

Aug 12, 2024 10:14:23 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Perfection. Are you going to wrap cables around the legs?

Thanks! Not sure yet. Was thinking about that or even having it laying on the ground as if the tension was released from falling. I still have a long way to go before that. The base is just sculptamold, though I do like how it does look like a reasonable snow facsimile. If all goes well, I will get some ground laid down this week and next weekend I can start weathering the model.

[406 Silverado]

Aug 11, 2024 15:13:15 GMT -5 Foenetik said:

Made some more progress this weekend. I was a dum-dum and forgot to put the guns and head shell on the first time, so the impression was too shallow and there was no relief for the guns. Had to break out the Dremel to make a pit that I could refill and make an impression. I do have to say that Sculptamold is pretty tough. Nice stuff. I also primed, based coated, and gloss coated the model. I ended up using Light Ghost Gray Tamiya Spray.

 This is pure genius how you're putting this all together Tony and I'm really looking forward to seeing what the next steps are. Cables would be cool but already know you'll be doing this some good justice no matter what you choose to do. Continuing to watch the magic unfold.........................

[Foenetik]

Thanks all!

Hopefully it’s still in tact when I get home. I put the base outside this am to dry out in the sun and forgot to bring it back inside lol. Weather this morning said no rain but it changed about an hour ago and I wont be home for a while. Oh well, plenty of extra material to do it over if it comes to that.

[kyledehart5]

Ahhh. Well I hope it is ok when you get home to it.

[Foenetik]

Woooooo it's unharmed.

[kyledehart5]

Good to hear!!

[handiabled]

Aug 12, 2024 20:17:07 GMT -5 Foenetik said:

Woooooo it's unharmed.

Great news! This is really looking great it would've been a shame to see you have to redo it.

[Foenetik]

Thanks all.

I got the ground laid down and some color on. There will be quite a bit of snow on the base when I am done.







Thanks for looking.

[Leon]

This is looking fantastic Tony! Nice work on the ground work so far.

[handiabled]

What a transformation! I'll be watching for the next update.

[project510]

Your weathering on the ground/rocks looks really really good! Very realistic. Great job, Tony!

[kyledehart5]

That looks wonderful. Almost a shame to cover up!! Going to look awesome with snow cover

[Foenetik]

Aug 15, 2024 10:08:00 GMT -5 project510 said:

Your weathering on the ground/rocks looks really really good! Very realistic. Great job, Tony!

Thanks! I mean it is actual dirt and rocks (the small ones) that I modified a bit so I can’t really take all the credit. Lol

[Foenetik]

Aug 15, 2024 14:37:59 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

That looks wonderful. Almost a shame to cover up!! Going to look awesome with snow cover

Thanks. I am going to use less snow than originally planned. I agree with not covering the whole thing.

[project510]

Aug 15, 2024 16:19:02 GMT -5 Foenetik said:

Aug 15, 2024 10:08:00 GMT -5 project510 said:

Your weathering on the ground/rocks looks really really good! Very realistic. Great job, Tony!

Thanks! I mean it is actual dirt and rocks (the small ones) that I modified a bit so I can’t really take all the credit. Lol

Omg I must have missed that.. No wonder they look so damn real. They are real! haha.

[Foenetik]

Note to self: If you're going to weather with oils and mineral spirits on Bandai plastic... make sure you get good primer or clear coverage on the previous layers because they are NOT friends. Had some feet pads fall off because it got brittle. Nothing I can't overcome, but I wish I knew that ahead of time.

[406 Silverado]

Aug 22, 2024 21:34:58 GMT -5 Foenetik said:

Note to self: If you're going to weather with oils and mineral spirits on Bandai plastic... make sure you get good primer or clear coverage on the previous layers because they are NOT friends. Had some feet pads fall off because it got brittle. Nothing I can't overcome, but I wish I knew that ahead of time.

  Yeesh!! I've made mistakes like that as well and like you......it's very frustrating but not something that cannot be overcome with a modeler of your skillset. Looking forward to the recovery efforts. 

[mz3]

Odorless turpenoid. I have also just started using Zippo lighter fluid. It evaporates very quick and doesn't seem to get into the plastic. Still trying it out though. Literally just used it the first time on a Bandai kit yesterday. But I've read tons of good things about it.