Still tanking along

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Yep, I'm still working on the Legion Combat Assault Tank. I've been really busy and tired from work. But, I managed to make a custom Pilot figure, and now I'm finally at the painting stage. I've also been in talks with some people from Mig Ammo and Finescale Modeler about published some stuff. So hopefully, I can move a little faster if I get the go ahead.

22 – Fitting the figure to the hatch
23 – Creating a gun rack
24 – Priming the tank and AT-ST

A little armor and a working hatch

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For something different, I decided to build a little armored car, Tamiya's 1/48 Type 16. It's a modern Japanese 8-wheeled vehicle designed for the roadways of Japan. It was a fun little vehicle, and gave me something that I could actually complete while working on others things.

Also, I've been getting closer to finishing the build of the Combat Assault Tank. Latest update: working commanders hatch. Check it out.

Oh yeah, new larger format pictures. I'm going to try to start uploading much larger image sizes, but I don't know if I'll go back and resize the thousands of prior images.

18 – soldered parts top left triangular piece and far right upside-down T
20 – Hatch open

Legion Combat Assault Tank started

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So, I've started the tabletop miniature of the Combat Assault Tank. I've added some photo-etch grills and lots of little details so far. HOWEVER, I'm also trying to get back into some old projects, like my Kylo Ren Command Shuttle. I'd like to finish some stuff.

I do have a question: do I add a lower torso and small interior details to the figure and the top hatch?

8 – 1/48 Bandai AT-ST comparison
11 – filled seams
14 – mesh used for grills

Imperial Combat Assault Tank miniature

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I bought this guy last week, and I wanted to share. I love this design, and I really enjoyed building and painting the detailed (but minute) Bandai set. This one is from the Legion tabletop miniatures game by Fantasy Flight. They are 1/44 scale, but look very close to 1/48

A few others have talked about the Legion Combat Assault Tank, but I thought I'd add a few close-ups.

  • Great detail on everything
  • Tracks for accurate R1 model and have slots that prevent you putting them in backwards
  • 2 guns to mount to the hatch
  • both hatches can be modeled open
  • slight seam lines on main guns
  • side guns can rotate after being popped in
  • 1/44 scale figure is very close to 1/48 AT-ST driver and old WotC miniatures
  • two molds for each set of arms
  • cargo containers are all separate and look great

9 – 1/48 Bandai AT-ST comparison
1 – parts included in the box
2 – details on the guns
3 – details on the cargo containers
4 – top details
5 – front details (a few gaps/seams to fill)
6 – track detail
7 – pilot comparisons
8 – 1/48 Bandai AT-ST comparison

Another Frigate – Another day down

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YES, I am still here. I had a flood in my basement where my work area is, and we had to replace the whole floor. Nothing was really damaged, but it took forever to get started. Luckily the guys that actually did the work were fantastic.

With that out of the way, I'm working on repairing another 1/500 Nebulon-B Frigate from Nicholas Sagan. This one is in better shape, but I am having to replace a lot of panels. I also have his smaller 1/1000 Frigate in the first pic. It is nice having a smaller reference nearby.

Also, you owe it to yourself to buy a Proxxon Precision Vise. This thing is amazing and has helped me so much with adding the details to it. It's the only mini vise that I know of that bends toward you (instead of to the side). This makes it much easier to get the angle you need to work on whatever area you want. On the Amazon link, there's a guy that suggests gluing some #10 tooth washers inside to add resistance to the ball joint, which I DEFINITELY recommend.