Monday, 1 July 2024

WHO'S STEERING THIS THING

 My sale of Lord of the Rings models, has been going well, which has provided some additional funds towards getting some more models for my Star Wars project, first up today is a Ronto crewed by Jawas, to represent the one seen in one of the additional scenes on the entrance into Mos Eisley, and yes it does have a Jawa dangling off the side, I did remove the guns, as I didn't need them all armed.


I also got this Jawa, who's obviously been foraging well with how full his sack is ( Or stealing, he is a Jawa after all ! LOL)


Next up are some models that i found, that look very much like AT-RT drivers, and a welcome addition to my Imperial forces.


The sixth model that came in the set looked more like an officer, so I went for the black outfit.


Last today are some AT-DP pilots, if you watched Star Wars Rebels, these did multiple roles on Lothal, including riding around on bikes, so I might need to get some more of these.


Still need to find AT-AT pilots, and some TIE pilots, but may just convert the Inferno squad for these. That's all for this post, so until next time, stay safe and have fun !

Cheers Dave

26 comments:

  1. Bravo, what a great worlk on all of them! Enjoyable stuff

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    1. Thank you Suber, wanted to make sure they didn't spend too long sat on the desk, and become a burden ! LOL

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  2. That Ronto with jawas is too good! Its like it leapt straight out of the movies! I'm glad to hear the Lord of the Rings sales are going well too. I think you're in the best location possible to sell them and make a profit. The player base is much larger and stronger in your country than it is here. That's mostly because your former employer barely supports the game here but I'm sure you could have guessed that!

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    1. Thank you Jeff, looking at it again in fresh light, I think it needs another glaze on the pale areas, but will leave it for a bit, and then reassess. As I never really got into the LOTR gaming, wasn't sure how well they would do, but hope when you do your clearout, you have equal success, even if GW doesn't support it much in your area.

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  3. Really great looking miniatures. The rondo looks like a store-bought toy (in a good way). 😁

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    1. Thank you Stewart, don't worry I'll take the compliment ! LOL

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  4. Some nice stuff all round mate, but the Jawa's are my fave's, love the guy with the overloaded backpack, thieving little s*d! 😂😂

    Cheers Roger.

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    1. Thank you Roger, I do like the Imperials as they give me something different to Stormtroopers, but the Jawas are awesome, and even if it's bolted down, they'd find a way to take it ! LOL

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  5. Nice Ronto, is that from Star Wars Miniatures or is it a 3D print?

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    1. Thank you SD, all the models shown in this post are 3D prints, as I try to fill in gaps from the official models.

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  6. The Ronto looks good, probably better than the CGI mess I remember from the movie! ;) I like the Imperials too. Those AT-RT drivers and Officer are really nice!

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    1. Thank you Brian, it wasn't the best CGI at the time but it certainly wasn't the worse ! LOL I'm very thankful for finding these 3D prints, gives me more time to make the really obscure models ! LOL

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  7. What fabulous additions Dave, just love the Jawas and the Ronto.

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    1. Thank you Michael, wanted one of this Ronto for a while, so was very happy when I finally got my hands on one ! LOL Got a few more items in my watch list, for when I sell some more LOTR models.

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  8. These all look great Dave! Love the Jawa's!

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    1. Thank you Simon, you can't go wrong with a Jawa can you ! LOL

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  9. John@justneedsvarnish5 July 2024 at 13:10

    All very nice, Dave, but I particularly like the ronto and the Imperials! :-)

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    1. Thank you John, so you like them all then ! LOL

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    2. John@justneedsvarnish6 July 2024 at 10:29

      You're right there, but lets not forget that heavily laden jawa and then that's the lot! I think it was the AT-DP pilots I particularly liked among the imperials! :-)

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    3. As you know of my fondness for Star Wars Rebels, they were a must have, and something very different with their colours to paint.

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  10. Incredible stuff, Dave. I'm not sure just what is 'official' Star Wars Legion figures and what are 3D prints (if any)..? But they all look superbly painted and should look awesome on the tabletop. Top stuff.

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    1. Thank you Simon, they were fun to paint, and they are all 3D prints that I found on ebay, so not a single official Legion model in this post ! LOL

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  11. Very cool beast, love the Jawa on the rope, haha :D

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    1. Thank you snapfit, was a fun model to do, and after the movie scene, would be rude not to have a dangling Jawa

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  12. Very cool - the Ronto is great, but I really love those Imperial Troopers!

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    1. Thank you Azazael, the Ronto was a fun piece I wanted, but really wanted some Imperials to represent other sections, got my eye on some gunners as well ! LOL

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