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In lugnet.starwars, Shaun Sullivan writes:
> Hi all,
>
> After about 8 months of on-again off-again building, I finally finished
> revision 2 of my minifig scale AT-ST. After seeing Jay Cal's masterpiece
> rendition, I was embarrassed to have mine on the same internet as his, so I had
> to tear it apart and try again. The results are posted on my Brickshelf
> gallery:
>
> http://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=6509
>
> I've corrected many of the compromises that I made in version 1. For example:
>
> (1) The cabin slopes out from bottom to top, so it is wider on top and narrower
> on the bottom
> (2) The cabin also slopes out from front to back, so that the rear part is
> wider than the front part
> (3) The scale is corrected, being considerably shorter than my first version.
> (4) The "body" is angled when the AT-ST is standing upright, rather than
> horizontal as in the first version
> (5) The upper legs are now jointed to allow a lateral degree of freedom ...
> that is, the legs can angle out or in a bit, as seen in this still from the
> ROTJ:
>
> http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/imageFolio/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Shi
> ps/Imperial_Vehicles/Return_of_the_Jedi&image=AT-ST1-ROTJ-vcap.jpg&img=
>
> In addition, it has a number of other features:
>
> (1) The head has about a 270 degree range of rotation. Beyond that, the chin
> interferes with the rear of the body
> (2) The two side-mounted weapons have a full 360 degree range of rotation
> (3) The chin turret has a vertical traverse of about 85 degrees, being able to
> point nearly straight down
> (4) The top hatch opens - this facilitates those much-needed bathroom breaks
> (5) The cabin seats two side by side, as per the movies
> (6) The legs are fully articulated. In fact, each foot can be raised above the
> head, making for some impressive kickline action
> (7) The AT-ST is completely self-supporting ... it can stand on its own (not
> while kicking, sadly ;), and even stand on uneven terrain by adjusting the legs
> appropriately
>
> I cross-posted to .mecha due to some of the leg details:
>
> (1) The main weight-bearing joint makes use of the 2x2-to-2x2 brick hinge, with
> a section of the technic flexi-rod inserted, as per Christoper Snead's
> technique showcased here:
>
> http://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=52643
>
> (2) The small black hinged rods on the backs of the legs are also weight
> bearing, as they keep the click hinges from clicking out of position
>
> (3) The legs are built SIAD (studs in all directions) style. The upper legs
> are a combination of studs-forward and studs-to-the-outsides, with
> non-structural studs on the bottom, top, and other side as well. The long leg
> sections are both studs-to-the-inside and studs-to-the-rear. The small ankle
> length is studs-up/forward
>
> Hmmm, I think that's about it for now. LMKWYT
>
> Regards,
> Shaun
Holy cow Shaun!
You're still the master! Thanks for mentioning my name in your post (a big
honor for me ;-)
You made one of the best AT-ST's on the net even better!
Keep it up.
Greetz,
Jay
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