Bandai AT-ST build
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24 31 January, 12:55
Andrzej RygielNicely done, I really like the weathering! Didn't you notice any problem with the Bandai kits plastic reacting badly to any enamel or oil-based products (paints, washes etc.)? My AT-ST is still OK, but on my AT-AT I had to fix one of its legs as the plastic became so brittle (after just about 6 months, sitting finished in the display case) it snapped off on one of the joints 🙁
1 31 January, 21:50
Atomschlumpf AuthorNo, I didn't notice anything like that and he's been standing on one leg for over a year now. I did varnish thoroughly before using the enamel paints, though. And I usually let the varnish cure for a day before the next step. So maybe that helped?
1 February, 07:31
Andrzej RygielThanks, I applied two layers of acrylic varnish on it too (as I'm usually doing on all my builds), but apparently the enamel wash was able to go through some tiny crevices or something and started degrading the plastic, I hope the joint I had to fix was the only one affected - fingers crossed! 🙂
1 1 February, 09:42
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This kit was my first Bandai Star Wars kit and was just a joy to build.
Before starting the build I looked a bit around the net for helpful tips and guides and ended up mostly following the Rebelscale blog tips, both for adding the brass leg tensioners and articulating the legs fully. Also I did replace the top handrail with a brass rod.
After that everything went mostly smooth, even if I had to fight a bit with my airbrush to get the fading on the panels just like I wanted it.
The walker is painted only with acrylics from AK 3rd gen paints and weathered afterwards with oil paints.
I might end up building a base for it whenever I get in the mood, for now it's just standing on its one leg in my display cabinet
