Bandai AT-ST
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Junkie
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Gotta say, I love coming to the site and finding my thread (that was only started 30 hrs ago) back a page or two. Great to see so much going on around here.
Work begins on the AT-ST. I have to say that this is a very easy build; dare I call it work at all. This, right here folks, is what this hobby is all about; stress free days of youth. All it has taken is snipping the part off the sprue tree, a very minor sanding of the gate and popping into place. No glue has been used so far although I do intend to tighten a few pieces up with a few drops.
With the above 50% of the build stage complete this (below) is the only seam that needs filling.
Detail is crisp throughout and, to my eyes, very accurate.
The interior is very detailed. This photo gives you an idea of how the kit is engineered; layer upon layer. I haven't 'tightened' the parts together so that I can paint the interior prior to buttoning it up.
Even pieces such as the large 'neck' are relatively flawless. The visible seam will no doubt disappear following an application of Tamiya Thin and a light sanding. Even the cables, cast in a somewhat rubbery, vinylish plastic, are basically flawless and I see no need to replace them with springs or guitar strings.
This kit is fantastic. I'll be buying another one asap. Thanks for checking out the thread.
Work begins on the AT-ST. I have to say that this is a very easy build; dare I call it work at all. This, right here folks, is what this hobby is all about; stress free days of youth. All it has taken is snipping the part off the sprue tree, a very minor sanding of the gate and popping into place. No glue has been used so far although I do intend to tighten a few pieces up with a few drops.
With the above 50% of the build stage complete this (below) is the only seam that needs filling.
Detail is crisp throughout and, to my eyes, very accurate.
The interior is very detailed. This photo gives you an idea of how the kit is engineered; layer upon layer. I haven't 'tightened' the parts together so that I can paint the interior prior to buttoning it up.
Even pieces such as the large 'neck' are relatively flawless. The visible seam will no doubt disappear following an application of Tamiya Thin and a light sanding. Even the cables, cast in a somewhat rubbery, vinylish plastic, are basically flawless and I see no need to replace them with springs or guitar strings.
This kit is fantastic. I'll be buying another one asap. Thanks for checking out the thread.
Deere_driver
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Nice work on this! I have to say I was skeptical of the Bandai kits at first, but they really stepped up and produced some excellent models. 
nicholassagan
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Thanks for sharing! This thread is kind of like a build review, too...it's really the first more detailed account of the build thus far. There are a couple on KotF but it's really cool to see the steps you've outlined. Keep it up!
adampolo13
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One day build!?! Nice work! I love the head too!
JohnSimmons
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It is a great kit, and your showing it off beautifully. Makes me want to start mine....
