EP2 Clone Pilot Bucket

Post by **Paul K** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:56 pm

So as not to highjack my bro's Commander Bly thread, here is the clone pilot build up. This is probably going to take a couple of months so don't expect finished pictures anytime soon. Bucket is made of fiberglass and comes with hose, chestbox etc.

The raw form straight out of the box.

# 11 of 12 pcs and signed by the prop maker, SGB.

After drilling out the visor, mouth frown, and numerous puuty fills. and then sanding it all down with reducing sandpaper grit. The primer I used is red in colour. Don't ask why, I just could not find grey. There are a lot of imperfections in this buckets and even with years of modelling skills, this is a bugger to work with.

Hopefully by this weekend, I'll be able to lay the first bast coat.

Seesh, running multiple projects at the same time is a sure way to keep you awake at night. The other project is a hyperfirm concept carbine for my biker scout. I tore the rubber when I was drilling too deep for the nozzle. I'll start a seperate thread if I get pictures going.

renzaijh · Post by **renzaijh** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:43 pm

Definitely looking forward to more progress pix

donleow · Post by **donleow** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:02 am

red primer is excellent, makes the helmet looks like a galatic marine feel and this is going to be a great piece of work.

Post by **Paul K** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:17 am

Hey Don, good one. Galactic Marine Pilot.

TD 6325 · Post by **TD 6325** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:05 am

Paul,

For the grey primer, you can try the hardware store in Ubi [for the life of me, I can't recall the name...] or the Handyman Centre at Shaw. Ask Philip to help you out, he has a ton of grey primer in stock.

As for multiple projects, I feel for you bro, I know what it's like.

I myself am running 4 projects concurrently...wait 5, with the addition of Ivan's. Can anyone say clone me??? LOL!

Stay safe,

Tim.

P.S. BTW, nice work so far...keep em coming.

Haldir · Post by **Haldir** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:10 pm

Looks like it's coming along great!

Looking forward to more.

yen · Post by **yen** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:37 pm

Paul you doing a clean look or a battle-worn look like Don's? I bet this is an exciting thread and I cant wait for the next update!

renzaijh · Post by **renzaijh** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:43 pm

Any pic of the chestbox?

yen · Post by **yen** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:33 pm

renzaijh wrote:Any pic of the chestbox?

Good point. I felt something missing too. So where is the chestbox commander Khoo?

Post by **Paul K** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:35 pm

I will post new pics after this weekend. Will shoot the chestbox as well.

Post by **Paul K** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:04 pm

Chestbox.

Not much progress tonight. Just drilled out the holes for the back hose connectors.

renzaijh · Post by **renzaijh** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:46 pm

Nice. The cannisters at the back is reminiscent of the AT-AT Driver helmet.

yen · Post by **yen** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:30 am

Chestbox looks like resin. Is it heavy?

Daniel you like to post some pics of your AT-AT?

renzaijh · Post by **renzaijh** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:11 am

Here you go:

yen · Post by **yen** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 3:31 pm

Thanks for the qic pics bro looks fantastic! ABS no? Ya obviuosly they have reused the same design on the clone later.

Sorry Paul we hijacked your thread. I'll ask him to open a new photo thread.
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