1/6 Echo Base Power Droid (Eg4 Gonk)

[OT Freak]

First and foremost I want to thank Mark for doing the research and Cad drawings for these little guys. The hardest part to me was figuring out the #'s and Snow providing me with a few general measurements so I could get started.

I didn't want to derail Marks AWESOME thread so I started my own. Getting some pointers and #'s from Mark I decided to jump in and try to scratch build one of these babies. So far it has been fun and building something like this on your own is very rewarding. So here's what I have completed so far in 3 days in my spare time.

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9829

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9830

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9831

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9832

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9834

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9833

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9835

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9836

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9839

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9841

[Chakaman]

Looking good so far!!

[dh4]

VERY NICE! You're inspiring me to get started on one.

[ToyTowersMan]

agree! Well done so far!
Nice to see another great Droidbuilder ;)

[Crimsonbob]

Looking mighty fine :banana

[OT Freak]

Thanks so much guys.

Question for you. Does anyone have reference pics of the Power Droid in the Echo Hoth Base? I really don't want to go off of hasbro's version too much, but I went through all my books and I found nothing.

[dh4]

I'm also planning on making one of mine the "Echo" version.
This is the only reference image I found, not the best for detail.

[Vivisect]

I found this a while back, there's not much on this guy out there it seems.

http://www.blueharvest.net/images/gonk/echobase-GONK.jpg

[dh4]

I did find out that Wookieepedia calls this version of Gonk…Eg4.

[Vivisect]

I found this too.

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20060317105155/starwars/images/8/8e/Eg4.jpg

Its better for the color than the other one since its not lit up from behind.

[OT Freak]

I found this too.

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20060317105155/starwars/images/8/8e/Eg4.jpg

Its better for the color than the other one since its not lit up from behind.Awesome guys! It looks like hasbro did a pretty good job. My donut looks to be a tad too small. I think I will stick to it for now.

[ProgMatinee]

very cool! never seen him before.

[OT Freak]

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9840

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9842

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9837

[hemble]

Amazing work OT, can't wait to see this all painted and weathered.

Ron

[OT Freak]

Amazing work OT, can't wait to see this all painted and weathered.

Ron

I can't either, but I really don't know how to weather models. Is there a tutorial on doing that?

[hemble]

Here is a link to my tutorial section scroll down to the SW stuff at the bottom and then click the pics they have how I weathered them that should help.

And if you still aren't to sure drop me an email at hemble@optusnet.com.au and I'll help you out some more.

Ron

http://www.hemblecreations.com/tutorials.htm

[dh4]

Your donut looks great, is that a found object or did you sculpt it?

[OT Freak]

Here is a link to my tutorial section scroll down to the SW stuff at the bottom and then click the pics they have how I weathered them that should help.

And if you still aren't to sure drop me an email at hemble@optusnet.com.au and I'll help you out some more.

Ron

http://www.hemblecreations.com/tutorials.htmThanks, but I'll need to talk to you about it. E-mail coming.

[OT Freak]

Your donut looks great, is that a found object or did you sculpt it?

Thank you thank you. The donut was one of the things I didn't really think about too much until I got to it. I racked my brain for a while and thought of 2 things. An old RC air plane tire I had at my parents or using Sculpey. No matter what I would have to use Sculpey so I went with 100% Sculpey. I have never used it before, so I had no idea what I was getting myself into. It was hard to get it into a donut shape. Getting the finger prints off was impossible and I didn't have rubber gloves. I will next time. I added the little ribs and threw it in a little convection oven I have for 1 hour @ 300 degrees and it looks to be hard, but a bit rubbery. I guess that's what it does?

So anyway here's the prototype Mickey Ears made out of .060" Styrene. Now to go to a hardware store and find some washers or something to add detail. Another problem is what color to paint this little guy and where to find it. I think I'm OK with building and tec stuff, but when it come down to painting and weathering I fall short. Nothing like a nicely built model with a lack luster paint job.

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9844

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9843 http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9855 http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9856 http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9857 http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9858

[ToyTowersMan]

got 2 pics direct from the dvd...a better better picture is not possible from there:
http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/6412/hothgonk2.jpg (http://img717.imageshack.us/i/hothgonk2.jpg/)

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/2113/hothgonk1.jpg (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/hothgonk1.jpg/)

[Dorgmal Snow]

man that look chuffin fantastic man, I love the donut!!

Like says if u need to ask any questions about weathering then just email!!!


SOOO cool


mark

[OT Freak]

So here's some painted pics before weathering. I still need to figure out how to do that.



http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9982http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9983

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9990http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9988

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9986http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9984

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9989

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http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=9987

[BlueSnaggletooth]

That turned out great, OT! Thumbs up!:banana

-Snags

[Commtech]

That turned out great, OT! Thumbs up!:banana

-Snags


Snags? It's a miracle to see you here on the Freaks board!

[OT Freak]

That turned out great, OT! Thumbs up!:banana

-SnagsThanks Snags! You getting the new Standtrooper and Greedo?

[SpaceCrawler]

OT Freak, it looks amazing! I can't believe the talent here. Sideshow should be taking advantage of it and having some of you custom guys make their stuff!

Sean

[hemble]

OT sensational work mate even without the paint and weathering it looks brillant.

And if you still need help with the painting and weathering drop me a e-mail.

Ron

[ToyTowersMan]

Looks very good so far!
Nice fine details on this Gonk!
GoooooooD Work!!!

[dh4]

GREAT GONK!
Nice attention to detail.

[Dorgmal Snow]

Perfect, such a wonderful droid, love the detail Well done and a truly magchuffinificent addition to your collection!!!

[Crimsonbob]

Love it, looks sweeet :banana

[Darth_IMPoor]

Kudos OT. It looks awesome even without the finishing touches. Keep the pics coming.

[OT Freak]

Perfect, such a wonderful droid, love the detail Well done and a truly magchuffinificent addition to your collection!!!Couldn't have done it without you! Thanks so much guys, I really put my heart into this. I will try to weather it and yes I do need help doing so. I don't have an Airbrush, wish I did. So I guess I need to make washes and dry bush it. I should probably scrap it up too. It will be hard to mess this thing up from it's show room finish.

[Commtech]

Amazing Matt!

Now... make me one!!!!:D

[Chakaman]

Looks great OT, nice work.

[OT Freak]

OK are we looking for something like this? It's one wash with black paint and no sanding. Looks better in person.

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=841&pictureid=10067

[Dorgmal Snow]

Cheers guys, it is really tough to do the armour. I am struggling with the upper arms and the chest is gonna be insane!!!!!

[dh4]

OT, your GONK looks great, nice job!

[Crimsonbob]

He looks great OT Freak :banana

[ToyTowersMan]

Looks really good! Not too much weathering on this little guy ! GreAT WorK!

[Deoxyribonucleic]

LOOKS fantastic. Can't wait to come over and wreck it ;)

Awesome job, seriously my friend!

[OT Freak]

LOOKS fantastic. Can't wait to come over and wreck it ;)

Awesome job, seriously my friend!Thanks babe! But I doubt I'll ever see you again now that you have a hottie.

:monkey5

[OT Freak]

Any interest is buying this little guy?

[hemble]

OT sensational work mate it totally looks amazing.

Ron

[OT Freak]

Thank you Sir.

[elkhills]

Awesome job! Seriously thinking about taking a shot at a Gonk... how would you rate this projects difficulty level?

[mortifactor]

definitely doable at home :lol

[OT Freak]

Awesome job! Seriously thinking about taking a shot at a Gonk... how would you rate this projects difficulty level?I guess it depends on if you know how to use hobby tools like a hobby knife and dremel. I thought it was easy so I will give it a 4 out of 10. The cuts are straight and if you use ABS and Styene it's really easy to weld the parts together with Plastruct Bondene (plastic solvent cement) and if you mess up you can fill gaps with shavings and sand it all down. Its a great droid to start with. MP me for more tips.

[elkhills]

I guess it depends on if you know how to use hobby tools like a hobby knife and dremel. I thought it was easy so I will give it a 4 out of 10. The cuts are straight and if you use ABS and Styene it's really easy to weld the parts together with Plastruct Bondene (plastic solvent cement) and if you mess up you can fill gaps with shavings and sand it all down. Its a great droid to start with. MP me for more tips.

Hey thanks again, my Gonk is all done and he turned out great! Building it was fun but painting him up was the really cool part. For some reason I can't post my own thread about it here, and none of the Mods have responded to my PMs.

I did create a thread with lots of pics over at Rebelscum (http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1087230/)

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/elkhills/IMAG2127.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/elkhills/IMAG2124.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb376/elkhills/IMAG2125.jpg

[elkhills]

Hey thanks again, my Gonk is all done and he turned out great! Building it was fun but painting him up was the really cool part. For some reason I can't post my own thread about it here, and none of the Mods have responded to my PMs.

I did create a thread with lots of pics over at Rebelscum forum.rebelscum.com/t1087230/

[OT Freak]

Hey he turned out great!