1/6th Landspeeder

[Dorgmal Snow]

Well this is my first post so I hope I get it right.
I have just joined and I am working on a number of projects.
I am after a little help. I have started on a 1/6th Landspeeder, similar to Lukes in EP 4. Having trouble with a few bits and would love some sugestions.
I will try to post some pics.....

Would love to know what you guys think, and I have more images to come.

 

[FlyAndFight]

That's looking great so far!

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Thanks very much, still got masses to do. I have got quite a bit more done but need to sort out some pics. I am really stuck on the metal bits that run around the front. Also I can not seem to find a !/6th scale steering wheel.

 

[Shropt]

Looks great. Remember, everything doesn't need to be perfect. Luke's landspeeder was beat to all hell in the film.

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

LOL trust me it will not be perfect!
I have some images for you guys.
The Pods have been proving rather troublesome, but they are all on now.


And please guys any tips, advice, hints or comments are really appreciated. I do not know any other collectors or customizers, just a very understanding wife! Well sometimes, LOL

 

[Dr. Steel]

For the front grills, there are a variety of grooved styrene sheets available at hobby/model shops that may do the trick.

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Cheers Doc, sadly there are not many really good model shops in my area, and I cannot seam to find much on the net. But I think you are right styrene could be my answer, I have never used it before as I am new to all this.
Big thank you for the suggestion.

 

[Anzik]

Styrene is a wonderful thing.
Look around here:
https://www.evergreenscalemodels.com/

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Hi Anzik, Thanks very much. I have had a look and now I know what I am looking for and I have managed to get hold of some plain sheets in the UK.
I have never used it before and I am looking forward to have ing a play. I will be interested to know if it can be warmed up and bent around a curve.

Found some more pics to.

I will try to do a wee photo shoot soon to show you how far I have got now.

 

[pixletwin]

Most excellent project! Looks realy great Snow. Welcome to the boards!

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Cheers Pix, wished I joined ages ago, you guys are so helpful.

 

[Anzik]

Hi Anzik, Thanks very much. I have had a look and now I know what I am looking for and I have managed to get hold of some plain sheets in the UK.
I have never used it before and I am looking forward to have ing a play. I will be interested to know if it can be warmed up and bent around a curve.

Found some more pics to.

I will try to do a wee photo shoot soon to show you how far I have got now.

you'll find its pretty flexible, so I don't think you'll have to really heat it much, if at all. Depending on how thick of a piece you use.

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Cheers, can not wait till arrives.
All this forum stuff is pretty new to me. So I am trying to find my way around, I have so much stuff I want to show all you guys from my custom 12" Sora Bolq, Boba fett to a 4' square war time pub. One thing at a time though I guess.
I take it I am best uploading my images to albums?

 

[Anzik]

Browse around the custom section, you'll have a great time.
https://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=21

What did you make the speeder body from anyway?

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

All made from the dreaded MDF!!! horrid stuff but did not know what else to make it from. Darned thing ways a ton. The side pods took the longest, had to make em out of mdf too! then sanded, cut in half and made a waste mold, then polymer clay, I better stop now before I bore everyone to death. LOL

 

[pixletwin]

Bored? There are number of us who are just as nuts as you.

 

[Shropt]

The best thing is to have good pictures while you are working on a project. I used to paint my memory and now I set up in front of google and paint there.

Here's a good pic:

 

[Puay]

Wow the real thing is such a beauty. Sideshow should consider making a 1/6 speeder.

 

[Cocoboloboy]

That is incredibly awesome dude! Don't ever think you'll bore us with the details 'cause that the best part, knowing how it's done and what with...and pictures too. Plenty of pics.

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Yeah side show should make one, but my guess is that it would be sooo exspensive. I live in the UK and we have to pay a fortune for figures.
I have learnt loads making this speeder. Gonna make another one I think also thought a part build X-wing. I have drawn up the scale plans and it is massive!!!!!