Sandtroopers and dewbacks

[Crimsonbob]

The hidden joints makes it look so much better, i might have to do mine 1 say. I do love that saddle thats a work of art

 

[katkuru]

Ron, what an amazing job! Cannot get over the details in your work. The saddle details are very impressive! Share the recipe if you can.

 

[hemble]

Hi All

Thanks heaps for all the feedback on this project guys I really apprecaite them, I'm just letting the ground work dry then finishing of tonight.

Ron

 

[hemble]

Hi All

Well %98 completed just have to add foilage and it's done and will have full pics up tomorrow if the weather holds out.

But until then here are two little tease pics and you all know how I like to tease

Ron

 

[unsung hero]

That looks awesome! I think I need to make a 1/6th scale creature now!

 

[Ryan1982]

Ron loving it so far. cant wait to see it finished up.

 

[Deathstalker]

Wow Hemble, that thing is beautiful. A real work of art. It looks lifelike. Cannot wait to see the full color and finished animal....

 

[Chakaman]

Looks fantastic Ron!!

 

[hemble]

Hi All

Thanks heaps guys I have now added the colour pics enjoy.

Ron

 

[hemble]

Hi All

LONG RANGE RECON SANDTROOPER

I've always wanted on of the Hasbro's 1/6 Dewbacks and when I finally got one I just had to redo it. When I started this project I wanted I Dewback carrying more then just a sack or two, so I started adding heaps of gear and transformed the Dewback and Sandtrooper into a Long Range Recon unit. And as always the figures and scenery have been painted, drybrushed and weathered using Vallejo, Games workshop paints and pastels.

RECIPE

Figure - The whole figure is from Medicom except the body which is an old Sideshow Body and the hands which are from Sidsshow Indiana Jones figure with the armour added from the Medicom figure. The extra gear on the Sandy is the map case and bino case which are both from Dragon models.

Dewback - The Dewback is from Hasbro I removed the old rubber reins and gave it some leather reins from the parts box. The clips are from some 1/6 WW2 German bread bags and the O-rings are again from the parts box.

The water bottles are from a WW1 Aussie Light Horse man, and the rest of the bags and gear are from some WW2 British and German figures from Dragon. The long Range communication device is from Hasbro's STAP Droid.

The Blastech RT-97c Heavy Blaster Rifle is from Sideshow Toys and the carry bag for it has been made from leather and left over straps.

Base - The base is from an old desk I had in the garage and the rocky/snady terrian is made from plaster of paris with wood glue added and fine sand and kitty litter added for texture.

 

[hemble]

Hi guys here are some more pics

Ron

 

[jkno]

SUPERB!! I like all the details, the pouches, the rifle holster, and the cool base. A great custom! Reminds me of the best Gentle Giant statue: Sandtrooper on Dewback

 

[Hewer]

WOW that is just awesome work mate. Just fantastic......:chew:chew

 

[barryo]

man that is just off the charts excellent. filling in the joints paid off well & the extra gear really conveys he's out on patrol for a while. great job as alway ron.

 

[dh4]

Awesome job!!!
You inspired me to buy a Dewback on ebay this past weekend.
— My wife thanks you.

 

[Crimsonbob]

I knew it would be amazing

 

[Luis138]

A somewhat OT question, are dewbacks native to Tatooine?

Luis

 

[Asta]

A somewhat OT question, are dewbacks native to Tatooine?

Luis

Yes, they're native to Tatooine. According to West End Games they're omnivores who survive on scrub and small animals, such as Womp Rats.

 

[galactiboy]

Amazing work! What did you use to fill in the joints? I had meant to do that on mine and forgot until I was already knee deep in the project.

Also, seeing yours really makes me think mine is too dark of a green... I think I need to revisit the paint work on him

 

[Crimsonbob]

Amazing work! What did you use to fill in the joints? I had meant to do that on mine and forgot until I was already knee deep in the project.

Also, seeing yours really makes me think mine is too dark of a green... I think I need to revisit the paint work on him

Here ya go GB

Hi All

Started on the dewback and rider the other day and thought that I would show some pics. As you all know I can't stand joints being shown so I used a clay mixed with wood glue to fill in the joints.

The saddle is made using thin cork board then covered in leather and the bum rest is from a WW2 German life jacket. I'm going to pack this dewback and rider with heaps of gear as I'm going to make it a long recon unit.

Ron