has any one built the amt/ertl star wars collector edition…rancor…how did u go and did u place plaster in the feet like is suggested regards stooo[8D]
I have built it and only had a few minor fit problems. I had to reshape a few of the pieces and had to fill some minor gaps, but that is pretty normal for vinyl models from what I have heard. Be careful when placing the guard into the Rancor’s hand… it is very easy to scratch the guard’s paint. And yes I did fill the legs and rear end with plaster to be safe. He looks like he would do a face plant if you dont. It makes him heavy but stable. Hope this helps 
J
thanks Cudamav thats cool[8D][8D][8D]
No problem… if you need anything else let me know
I didn’t even know there was a Rancor… Do you guys happen to have pics of it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=49212&item=5973201828&rd=1
Auction also shows a VERY nice buildup.
I dont have any pics of mine, but if you go to www.starwarsmodels.com there is a decent example of the model. It is a very nice sized piece too… about 12 inches tall
Here is the link for you:
http://www.starwarsmodels.com/Rancor.html
-note this is not my model…it is just an example
I filled the bottom of mine to the waist with plaster, the arms with newspaper, then filled the top to the neck hole with expanding foam. Expanding foam expands alot. A little goes a long way. If you try this, squirt a bit in, let it sit for a couple hours, then if needed squirt a bit more, and wait again.
It’s better to take you time than to ruin the kit by squirting a tons of the stuff in there and have it expand right out of the neck hole and all over the kit. That would be a mess.
Also there will probably be some big gaps due to the malformation of some parts. I used MagicSculp epoxy putty to fill the gaps and blend it into the skin.
Good luck, this is a great kit.
Brian
Here are some pics of mine.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/12Rogues/On%20the%20bench/Finished%20Kits/Fin-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/12Rogues/On%20the%20bench/Finished%20Kits/fin-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/12Rogues/On%20the%20bench/Finished%20Kits/fin-3.jpg
thanks Brian c for the info …your piccys look real cool …regards jazz[tup][^]
It was new to me, Revell has issued some new Star Wars kits.
Most of them are easykits, so they qualify as diecasts if you shake te box twice. A destroyer is a ‘true’ model, with a staggering level 3!
Take a peek at http://www.revell.de