MR AT-AT Thread

[Vader AL]

Is that from the exhibit at the Huntsville Space & Rocket Center? I was there, and it was all I could do not to try and steal everything they had!

Yes it was. You and me both, loved it. I'd like to go again before they move it. Hard as heck to take a good pic since they wouldn't allow flashes to be used.

Loved this set up...I was expecting Wompa to stand up and bust out...looked eerie.

 

[ambasah]

that looks awesome! reminds me of when the sw concert came to town...the security guards had to drag me out of there after the show.

 

[dexter-jettster]

I hope we see efx make some of these.

I love the AT-ST in the backround !!!

 

[Vader AL]

It was a beaut! Huge too.

 

[jkno]

Here are some detailed pics of the original ILM AT-AT models

 

[jar_jar_stinks]

I'm a little late to this thread, LOL!!

I just bought one of these behemoths on ebay and had it shipped to me without original packaging, I know

It arrived in rather good condition with the exception of the two canons, under the head, the two shield pieces on either side of the "belly" and the spoiler looking piece on the back side of the AT-AT. They were broken off in shipping and seem to be pretty clean breaks. Can anyone recommend anything for fixing these items before I just take some super glue and piece it back together? Some kind of hobbyist epoxy/resin? Other than these issues, I'm loving this piece and it is a tremendous addition to my collection!!

 

[shocktrooper_au]

Another grail piece I missed lol, just wasn't financial enough to get it at the time, settled for the Lego version

 

[icruise]

Yeah, I do regret never getting one. I was always waiting for a good deal and somehow never managed to pick one up.

As for repairing the damage, if the pieces aren't too heavy, super glue could probably work. Epoxy is stronger, but is harder to work with and might be more likely to be visible when you're finished.

 

[newmennium]

I'm a little late to this thread, LOL!!

I just bought one of these behemoths on ebay and had it shipped to me without original packaging, I know

It arrived in rather good condition with the exception of the two canons, under the head, the two shield pieces on either side of the "belly" and the spoiler looking piece on the back side of the AT-AT. They were broken off in shipping and seem to be pretty clean breaks. Can anyone recommend anything for fixing these items before I just take some super glue and piece it back together? Some kind of hobbyist epoxy/resin? Other than these issues, I'm loving this piece and it is a tremendous addition to my collection!!

Nice pickup! Hopefully the repairs go well. Seeing it in person definitely makes me appreciate the incredible detail.

 

[jkno]

Congrats on your new AT-AT. A very impressive piece! I think superglue would do the trick, just add with moderation.

 

[jar_jar_stinks]

Yeah, I do regret never getting one. I was always waiting for a good deal and somehow never managed to pick one up.

As for repairing the damage, if the pieces aren't too heavy, super glue could probably work. Epoxy is stronger, but is harder to work with and might be more likely to be visible when you're finished.

Congrats on your new AT-AT. A very impressive piece! I think superglue would do the trick, just add with moderation.

Thanks for the help guys. Went to my local hobbytown and got some good recommendations on glues and/or epoxy, if I want to go the epoxy route. I think the epoxy is just a little too much, for what I need to repair, and any residue will be difficult to sand down or touch up when all is said and done. Other than fixing her up, I'm really digging this piece!!!!

 

[jkno]

Indeed the MR AT-AT is a great studio scale. Personally I never cared for the MR Falcon, Y-Wing or Snowspeeder, so the AT-AT is the only MR Studio scale I own and I love it.

 

[scottjua]

Got one of these babies coming and I am stoked! It is missing an ankle piston though..

Anyone have ideas for a repair or replacing that part?

 

[Jay1138]

When it arrives, I'd look at how the pistons look in person and see if you can match it. Find a 'like' part and paint it to match.

Congrats on scoring this! It's an amazing collectible to say the least.

 

[scottjua]

Yeah I was thinking that... might just have to MAKE a part. Painting it to match would probably be the hardest part.

 

[jkno]

Congrats on the AT-AT. Which version did you get?

 

[scottjua]

Congrats on the AT-AT. Which version did you get?

the SE.

 

[jkno]

the SE.

I love the SE, that was my first choice as well. A superb piece! Remember you get a Studio Scale Snowspeeder there too, the larger MR Snowspeeder is not Studio Scale.

 

[Joe Prince]

Missed out on this Would love to get one. Can't swing the $$ now though.

 

[Centurion]

The MR Millennium Falcon would be my grail, but this one is also very nice. Kudos for acquiring one.