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Bandai AT-ST Simple Desert Scheme


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Here is my latest progress on my version of the AT-ST. I was going to do a full diorama but for this one decided just to do a straight forward build. I like the idea of a desert version so I kept it a simple sand color and heavy weathering in browns and earths. I still have some of the detail work to do and perhaps a bit more chipping. I think I'll also add some external stowage and odds and ends and a couple of figures with a simple base.

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Love this kit. Hope to get some more in the future.

Bill

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Great job, Bill! Very nice weathering! What paints did you use?

Thanks Crackerjazz. All paints are Vallejo Model Color. The base color is Iraqui Sand. Then a very watered down wash with Mahogany brown. Some chipping with dark brown/black mix. Then some pastel chalks around the lower legs and feet. I'm going to sit with it for a bit and decide if I want go a little more or not.

Bill

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  • 2 weeks later...

Very fine work! It looks like a real workhorse.

You could say this was used in the Battle of Jakku - I play Star Wars Battlefront and seeing grey AT-STs (and AT-ATs, for that matter) on a desert world just looks wrong!

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Thanks guys. This is one of the most fun builds I've had in a long time.

Think this is done for the most part. Not sure how best to display it yet but I like the idea of the crew relaxing. I've placed a couple of men in some different locations, any preference you guys have?

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Might put this guy on top with binoculars scanning the horizon.

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I really like the guy on the "foot". A great way to show scale. If you have a figure of a tanker popping out that could work with the cab?

Thanks. I thought about putting a figure actually in the hatch but even though I didn't do much detailing on the interior (touched up the seats and put some harnesses) I do want it to be at least a little visible. That was the thought behind having the guy just hanging a leg down inside and leaning against the hatch so as not to block the light much from getting inside. I too like the guy at the foot, but unless it's in the context of a diorama I think it looks a little odd. Anyone else have thoughts on it?

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