The Smythemeister's Bandai 1/48 AT-ST

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi guys,a thank you first,to all who are taking part in this GB ,
So here's my entry...

Yep... it's EXACTLY the same kit that our very own "Andy T" is doing!..
... Therefore,there is absolutely no point in me putting up Sprue pics,cos you've seen 'em before!
Anyway,as soon as I've finished my Hurricane,(which should be later today),I will be all over this like a rash,until then,...
May the 4th be......Hang on, someone's already done that!!....

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Following this one Andy. Happy building.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Well at least we know what AT-ST means in this group build….Andys Tank-So Tis…..your both building one…..

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

Okay, I'm going to say it.
'Always two there are...'

 

[Mickc1440]

Good luck Andy

 

[Andy T]

I'll sit at the back, taking notes.

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

I'll sit at the back, taking notes.

Wait! I think there's a rebel spy in here!

Or intra-Empire industrial espionage. It's just as likely

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Blimey this has been a pain in the arse... getting time that is, not the kit!!
Just two pics that show I've made SOME progress....

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... Been trying out new dry brushing techniques on this, tentative steps,but so far, I'm rather pleased!
Should get better progress Friday and Saturday
Cheers for now...

 

[simontie]

Looks good and further on than mine,its still in the box ….

 

[papa 695]

Nice start Andy.

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

Very nice!

I hear you though, getting some bench time can be a PITA sometimes.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Looks good and further on than mine,its still in the box ….

Thanks Simon, but I see that since then, you've made a good start

Nice start Andy.

Cheers Ian

Very nice!

I hear you though, getting some bench time can be a PITA sometimes.

Thanks Arnold,yep,it certainly can be! Same problem this week too, but I managed to get a bit done....

 

[The Smythe Meister]

So then,as I said,I squeezed in some time on this during the last few days, tentative start on the little base, put the thing together and started on the weathering with some"Nuln Oil".....

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...in a moment I'll finish with the Nuln Oil and then put on some Rust,Grime and Chipping,(going for a well battered look) getting there... Slowly!!
Thanks for looking, hopefully progress up this evening ,
Cheers for now.....

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

Not Hoth. Maybe the last stand on Jakku?

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Not Hoth. Maybe the last stand on Jakku?

Not sure mate....
... I've not seen the more recent films,(just the first 3),but I'm going for a green, slightly rocky base?!!

 

[Andy T]

Looking good Andy. I don't know where I'd be without Nuln & Agrax Earthshade

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

Not sure mate....
... I've not seen the more recent films,(just the first 3),but I'm going for a green, slightly rocky base?!!

Anywhere the Tarkin doctrine is in place. Not seen the sequels. You have missed NOTHING! Apart from maybe, five minutes in each one?

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Well then guys,a bit later than I expected, but an update!!......
Been working on the little base..

..... some start with a mix of grasses,then...

.... Some longer grass,and darkened down somewhat....



Well,it doesn't look great in those crap pics,but trust me, it's better in real life!! Been doing some streaking grime since these pics, but that's for the next update,also put on the turret hatch,and attempting to paint up Chewi!! ... Until then......

 

[Mark1]

Thats taking shape nicely

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

That looks awesome!