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Review of Star Wars
Commemorative model
kits
by Archie Waugh
With the fifteenth anniversary of
Star Wars behind us and
rumors of new Star Wars
movies ahead, ERTL/MPC has
re-released several Star Wars
model kits. These
"Commemorative Editions" are
reproductions of the original
kits with the original packaging.
The market value of sealed,
original kits has soared, so
these affordable kits offer you
the chance to actually build
some of those valuable models
you have stored away!
Commemorative model
kits
by Archie Waugh
With the fifteenth anniversary of
Star Wars behind us and
rumors of new Star Wars
movies ahead, ERTL/MPC has
re-released several Star Wars
model kits. These
"Commemorative Editions" are
reproductions of the original
kits with the original packaging.
The market value of sealed,
original kits has soared, so
these affordable kits offer you
the chance to actually build
some of those valuable models
you have stored away!
All-Terrain Scout
Transport
The Star Wars AT-ST (All-
Terrain Scout Transport) is
featured in Return of the Jedi;
it also made a cameo
appearance (in a more
rounded form) in the Hoth
battle scene in The Empire
Strikes Back. Popularly
known as the "chicken-
walker" due to its back-jointed
legs and fowl-like movements,
the AT-ST model (stock
#8734) is a snap-together kit.
A child can easily assemble
this kit. Although the legs are
unmovable, the body swivels
on the carriage. The body also
has swiveling gun turrets and a
functioning hatch.
Unfortunately, there is no tiny
Chewbacca peeking out!
The spaceships and vehicles of
the Star Wars universe were
revolutionary; George Lucas
insisted everything in these
movies must have a "lived-in
look." There’s none of the
glossy Star Trek look here. To
achieve the proper battered
texture, the use of an airbrush
is almost essential.
Assemble the body as one
unit, and the legs and carriage
as another. Use cement except
where parts are supposed to
move, such as the hatch. Do
not attach the underbelly gun
unit until after painting.
For the body, start with a base
coast of flat gray, then airbrush
a translucent coat of flat white
over top. To add "dirtiness,"
lightly dust with flat black,
adding a little airbrush "splurt"
here and there to simulate
battle damage. Then spray the
entire leg and carriage
assembly flat black, as well as
the underbelly gun unit.
Give a final dusting of silver to
all parts to give the model a
slight metallic look, then snap
them together. To add color, I
added a tiny dot of gloss
orange to the tip of each gun,
then overcoated that with a
dot of turn-signal amber
metallic paint. The finished
model, at 6-1/2 inches tall, is
tiny but ready for action! l
Transport
The Star Wars AT-ST (All-
Terrain Scout Transport) is
featured in Return of the Jedi;
it also made a cameo
appearance (in a more
rounded form) in the Hoth
battle scene in The Empire
Strikes Back. Popularly
known as the "chicken-
walker" due to its back-jointed
legs and fowl-like movements,
the AT-ST model (stock
#8734) is a snap-together kit.
A child can easily assemble
this kit. Although the legs are
unmovable, the body swivels
on the carriage. The body also
has swiveling gun turrets and a
functioning hatch.
Unfortunately, there is no tiny
Chewbacca peeking out!
The spaceships and vehicles of
the Star Wars universe were
revolutionary; George Lucas
insisted everything in these
movies must have a "lived-in
look." There’s none of the
glossy Star Trek look here. To
achieve the proper battered
texture, the use of an airbrush
is almost essential.
Assemble the body as one
unit, and the legs and carriage
as another. Use cement except
where parts are supposed to
move, such as the hatch. Do
not attach the underbelly gun
unit until after painting.
For the body, start with a base
coast of flat gray, then airbrush
a translucent coat of flat white
over top. To add "dirtiness,"
lightly dust with flat black,
adding a little airbrush "splurt"
here and there to simulate
battle damage. Then spray the
entire leg and carriage
assembly flat black, as well as
the underbelly gun unit.
Give a final dusting of silver to
all parts to give the model a
slight metallic look, then snap
them together. To add color, I
added a tiny dot of gloss
orange to the tip of each gun,
then overcoated that with a
dot of turn-signal amber
metallic paint. The finished
model, at 6-1/2 inches tall, is
tiny but ready for action! l
AT-ST (All-Terrain Scout Transport)
STAR WARS RETURN OF THE JEDI
STAR WARS COMMERATIVE EDITION 1992
MPC Ertl
The Fearsom AT-ST. The Scoutwalker is the primary defensive weapon of the
forces of the Empire in the forests of Endor.
MPC proudly introduces the Star Wars Commemorative Edition Model Kit. It
is an accurace reproduction of the most memorable vehicles and characters
from the most successful moview series ever.
Re-issued in its original style package with Silver commemorative edition
sticker on the front.
Features:
Opening Hatch
Moveable Control Pod
Model Stands over 6 inches High
Suitable for the beginning modeler
Easy snap-together assembly
Molded in color
No cement required
Model details may be painted to match illustrations
No paint
Price: 22.99 no shipping and handling charges
Click link back to Star Wars to ask questions or order.
STAR WARS RETURN OF THE JEDI
STAR WARS COMMERATIVE EDITION 1992
MPC Ertl
The Fearsom AT-ST. The Scoutwalker is the primary defensive weapon of the
forces of the Empire in the forests of Endor.
MPC proudly introduces the Star Wars Commemorative Edition Model Kit. It
is an accurace reproduction of the most memorable vehicles and characters
from the most successful moview series ever.
Re-issued in its original style package with Silver commemorative edition
sticker on the front.
Features:
Opening Hatch
Moveable Control Pod
Model Stands over 6 inches High
Suitable for the beginning modeler
Easy snap-together assembly
Molded in color
No cement required
Model details may be painted to match illustrations
No paint
Price: 22.99 no shipping and handling charges
Click link back to Star Wars to ask questions or order.
