So continuing on with my rather ambitious project, I have completed my Jabba the Hutt model, this model is straight out of the box with no conversions..just painted.
He was painted with a glazing method to give the look you see in the movie. I may well make his throne/dias for him to sit on yet, but keep him removable to be able to place him on his gaming base.
" THEY LOOK LIKE MOULDY PIGS "
The title of this section was what I first thought when I saw the Gamorrean Guards in Return of the Jedi.. not that I dislike them. In the Jabba's palace expansion box you get 4 of these models -though to keep production costs down they are all the same model, this would not do for me, as I wanted variety and in the short time in the movie they appeared you see them armed with a variety of weapons, and also some unarmed at all.
With this in mind I converted 3 of the models from the box set to depict some of the other variations seen in the movie, other than their bases these are now finished.
" WEEQUAY "
In the expansion you also get 4 Weequay models, again they are all in the same pose and outfit. Same as with the Gamorrean Guards I wanted variety. All the different Weequay in the movie are dressed differently as well as using different weapons, so I converted 3 of the models to look more like their movie counterparts. You'll notice 2 are holding no weapon at the moment, this is due to me waiting for the Hired guns pack to arrive to utilise the weapons.. and the heads are going to be used on two of the band members.
It was after finishing the conversions and looking at them all nicely painted, when I suddenly remembered that I was going to use one as the band drummer, so a quick scour on ebay and I now have another two on their way to correct my mistake.
" FASTEST HUNK OF JUNK IN THE GALAXY "
I know the phrase is referring to the Millennium Falcon, but it's a cool phrase and is very apt for my current build.
Yes I have started the 28 mm scale version of the Outrider, first using a piece of salvaged hardboard, I scaled up the layout that I showed last time: yeah, I had to make a few alterations as the outline didn't match the FFG x-Wing version, and also hadn't accounted for where the support struts for the landing gear would go. But hey, it`s coming together I think.
Once I'd cut the shape out, the next step was to cut and glue plasticard formers underneath, to give the distinctive shape of the outrider.
Once these had set hard (used no more nails, a strong bond.. but takes a while to dry) I then filled in between the gaps with builders foam.
After leaving the foam to set for 24 hours, I then proceeded to cut off the overflow with a saw, going careful to avoid the plastic formers. This is where I'm currently up to, next will be shaping the foam with a sander; then the real fun starts as I begin to skin the underside.
Until Next Time Have FUN!
Dave
great job on Jabba, he looks awesome! and the others are excellent too.
And as the Outrider is 'in scale', it's got to be a pretty substantial piece. Nice use of self-expanding foam for the superstructure. It's interesting stuff to use, although can get a bit out of hand if you're not careful.
Yes the outrider is pretty large, it stands at 2 foot wide and 18" deep. Expanding foam can be great but careful application is required. I really like the strength it gives while still remaining light
Outrider is looking interesting. Will it be a show demonstration piece or a practical application model for the average table Dave? I think it should be a stunning piece when complete. I know `himself` has daydreamed about it ever since you mentioned doing it.
Your Weequays are delightful and skilfully rendered but I cannot help feeling your Gamorreans are a little dark and lack a much needed highlight skin toning of lighter green on the raised extremities.
The outrider if it all works out will be a display standard functional gaming piece with all the interior able to game through with removable escape pods.
The photo lets the Gamorreens down as they're highlighted right up to yellow