In the film Rogue One we were introduced to a new Imperial vehicle the TX-225 GAVw Occupier combat assault tank, not only did it have a devastating weapons array, but a load carrying capacity.
Now I was lucky enough to get this for my birthday, and I went for the colour scheme seen in the film, which involved a lot of chipping, and some dust weathering to tie it in to the in screen footage. I wish I'd had some of the weathering powders to do the dust, but had to do some carful drybrushing instead.
I've kept the storage containers separate so they can be used in multiple uses not just on the tank. On the base I've also added some ridges either side of the tracks to make the tank sit into the ground and add a sense of realism.
That's all for this post, so until next time stay safe and have fun !
Cheers Dave
Very nicely done Dave, all the chips and weathering, really brings it to life and marries it into the Star Wars universe and look.
ReplyDeleteCheers Roger.
Thank you Roger, a lot of pausing the movie, to get the chipping close, and now really thinking of investing in some weathering powders ! LOL
DeleteSolid work Dave! Don’t think weathering powders would really add all that much to what you’ve already done in all honesty.
ReplyDeleteNow you just need a blown up version! Lol
Thank you Dai, I guess I'm just curious about the powders, as it's something I've never tried.
DeleteNow that's a good point, I'll add it to the very long list ! LOL
I really like the scenes this tank is in so I'm excited to see that you've painted it. Rogue One has a very realistic and at times, gritty feel and I think your paint job does it justice. Keep the Star Wars minis coming! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeff, it has become one of my favourite movies, and only had one time line mistake in it, really wanted to capture the feel of the movie in this piece.
DeleteExcellent, Dave, it looks really good with the chipped paint and weathering. And sinking it into the base is a great idea. The scene this tank is in was one of the best action sequences in all the Star Wars movies and it's awesome to see you bring it to life.
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt, the base sinking is something I do with heavy equipment, as it gives it a more natural feel. It was a great scene, and glad I could do it justice
DeleteThat is brilliant, Dave! :-) By coincidence I've just bought a copy of the Rogue One DVD so will be looking out for the tank now!
ReplyDeleteThank you John, hope you enjoy the movie, and don't get too distracted looking for the tank ( it's on Jedha ! LOL)
DeleteNice weathering Dave! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Tamsin, something I need to practice a lot more.
DeleteGreat work Dave, especially the way you've married it to the base.
ReplyDeleteThank you Justin, if a vehicle has a base then I like to give it the detail it deserves.
DeleteThat's pretty nice. As the others said, the chipping and weathering is just perfect, I love it all!
ReplyDeleteThank you Suber, was a challenge to get it looking similar to the one in the movie, but worth the extra time.
DeleteThis is awesome Dave.
ReplyDeleteThank you Luke, vehicles are something I'm trying to get better at.
DeleteTruly superb and atmospheric Dave, a great birthday present and a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil, I was very fortunate for my Birthday, and had fun pushing myself on this one
DeleteLovely bit of kit and you've married it well with the film - no oubt it was a labour of love !
ReplyDeleteThank you Joe, yes the chipping alone took 3 separate sessions, but was worth it in the end.
DeleteI got worried yesterday when you hadn't posted up anything, so glad to see you on the blogs.
Great looking tank,nice finish! I quite liked Rogue one when I saw it.
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you Iain, was pleased with the tank, and really enjoy Rogue One myself
DeleteBlimey. That chipping on the vehicle is absolutely top notch, Dave. Marvellous stuff. I hadn't realised just how low the vehicle was height-wise. It is literally a futuristic flat-bed isn't it. Love what you've done with its cargo too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon, glad the effect paid off, for the amount of time spent doing it ! LOL In the movie it seems you see a lot of it, but it's lot's of 4 second shots, so getting a real sense of the thing can be difficult. The crates have a surprising amount of detail to them, including these tiny symbols near the openings !
DeleteLovely work Dave & if you hadn't said anything I would never have guessed you hadn't used weathering powereds 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you Frank, I would like to try weathering powders, as it would be another string to the bow, and doing it with drybrushing, can go over the top in an instant ! LOL
DeleteFantastic work on this one, Dave - even by your own high standards! :)
ReplyDeleteIs this an offical Legion model?
Thank you Azazel, was pleased with the end result, and yes this is the official Legion model that is currently available.
Delete