NEW Star Wars 1/100 ATAT Snowspeeder Empire Strikes Back Scale Model Kit Diorama Build How To AT-AT

[@michaelkilgore4671]

I would love to see the old battle of Hoth kit with the vacuuformed base come back. It was my first model ever. Good job on this one!

[@mattmccain8492]

I built that one too. At first that's what I thought this feature here was. Still have one walker and some of the pieces from that one after all these decades. I forgot about the larger scale walker kit. Never found that one as a kid .

[@hpiguy]

Yes, I'm hoping that and the Tatooine, Cantina, Jabba kits all get reissued.

[@matkey68]

I have that one unopened, I think after watching this I’ll build this instead! Amazing work as always, and the old sock. Best. Idea. Ever. 🤯

[@endoplasreh]

I had the original model release in the early 80s. They really improved the neck mechanism. It used to be a rubber band that you wound up to create the tension. The problem with that is the rubber band will fail over the years and break. You then had to glue the neck on after that. I just bought this new version and waiting to put it together. I have not built a model in over 40 years. As a matter of fact this was the last I built. Y the way, I’m a musician and really like your background music during assembly. You don’t hear much mandolin in music lately. That is one of the instruments I play. Thanks for the video.

[@rustedbeetle]

I'm not a box collector, but that is one nice looking box!

[@ronroberts2453]

Excellent craftsmanship Chris, snow weathering is spot on!! Your presentation is outstanding as always!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@maryfiltz800]

Great job on the diorama, looks really good. Thanks for the tip about the spring.

[@hpiguy]

No problem 👍

[@willratcliffe6124]

My son is getting me this kit for my 50th birthday and this video has given me the confidence to have ag at building my own scene from Hoth so thankyou very very much

[@hpiguy]

Excellent, have fun!

[@brandonb1681]

This was a relaxing and fun post to watch. Even the music had a chill vibe to it.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@ghostrifle]

Love this post. Started breaking out my old toys display through the house. This just hit the spot.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@sonnyd.6777]

Thank you for the re issue/ re tooling!! I built this years ago , painted it medium grey and dry brush weathering. Great video Chris! Re introducing an iconic vehicle !!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks 👍

[@soxpicks]

I recall building the original when it first came out! Some excellent improvements by Round2 !!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@mikehynes6632]

Nice diorama Chris!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davidpayne4315]

Chris you.never cease to amaze and inspire

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@richardlee1092]

I like Star Wars too! Nice job on the environment you created for the kit. Thanks and keep on building!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, will do!

[@andreperrault5393]

Great kit and build. An improved blast from the past. It is so good hearing some of your human reactions to possible or probable negative comments while maintaining positive enthusiasm. Also great diorama tips and tricks.

[@helldog3105]

Oh my goodness! I had one of these back in the day! It was my first star wars model kit. I think I got it in 1990? I bought every kit I could get my hands on afterwards. Loved these guys back in the day.

[@hpiguy]

Right on!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Can't go wrong with anything Star Wars!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@robertkavanaugh5230]

Awesome work and finally someone knows how to say AT-AT 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@danielbritton8588]

Da Da Da, Da Da Da, Da Da Da. This build has adventure to it. I wouldn't need an AT-AT any bigger than that.

[@mikeb8638]

It's good to see these kits back , I can remember going with dad to the local hobby shop at the mall and seeing this , the Snow Speeder and other Star Wars kits , but the Hoth diorama was at Target .

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@Druss39]

Watching this brings back memories. I remember building this kit when I was in high school. I admit my version was pretty bad but I enjoyed it. But they put more in the box then I remember. It didn't originally come with the decal sheet (mine didn't anyway) and for the neck you had to provide a rubber band. Might see if I can find it and see what I can do with it now. Thanks for sharing the build. Been following you for a while, and like your builds, might even convince me to build a car one day. Cheers

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@andreperrault5393]

This is the second video I’ve seen you using your bare hands (fingers) to wipe at the weathering paint to adjust it. Usually bare hands on a model is seen as a “no-no” but your finishes turn out great. I’ll have to keep this in mind for the future. Someone who does paint and finish bare-handed is Adam Savage, who did work on Star Wars later movies. I like this. Thanks

[@gonsolop2429]

All models come from factory with oily surfaces, so handling with bare hands is usually a bad idea. Unless one washes the oil off in slightly warm soapy water. Dawn anti-grease is a great dish washing soap for this job. Also, there exist Lemon decreasing dish washin soap. This video host usually gets away with just painting over any of his finger prints. He's quite good.

[@marksimkiw923]

Good job on this one,the excitement you had was contagious.

[@SlayneDirewolf]

I had this as a kid. The spring inside the neck is a marked improvement over the rubber band that was inside mine, back in the day.

[@hpiguy]

And all the legs move now with makes dioramas way more fun. :)

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

Your enthusiasm for the subject material is more infectious than covid and twice as contageous!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, I get extra excited for some projects, especially old school Star Wars!

[@Ruben007B]

I remember this was my first build but I was too young to understand the concept of building the model can let my mom finish it, but I can't wait to start with this one! Nice job!

[@gonsolop2429]

Modeling is an artistic expression. To each his own. I❤your diaromma. Its an extention of you, sir. Rock on!

[@blackphantom99]

Amazing diorama Chris! This is the first one I’ve seen you do but I I’ve only been following you for a year. I’m going to go try to find the video about those mini oil and brushes! Fantastic idea. Thanks again for all your hard work ☺️👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@michaelcooke2559]

Excellent work. Love the weathering clinic you put on. You do a great job with these kit reviews, because you teach us so much while you review kits. Thanks for sharing.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@markbehr88]

Terrific job. I love the AT AT. This was the best movie imo.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@MPi-KM]

The original studio model used the top hull from Tamiyas Sd.Kfz. 222 on the back of the AT-AT.

[@hpiguy]

It's fun seeing backstage photos and all the Tamiya kits stacked up they take parts from

[@kyleh3615]

My understanding is, to this day, ILM model makers still have massive amounts of model kits stacked up and if they need a weird detail.... 1:577 Bismarck radar tower cage is now a landing gear housing

[@gunnarbiker]

I LOVE using foam insulation board for bases. This is a mode I must get!! I can actually hear your finished diorama!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@davidhinkson8856]

Now I see your diorama base, I remember MPC had a diorama kit back in the early 1980s featuring AT-ATs and Snowspeeders called "Battle on Ice Planet Hoth" that also came out in an Airfix box in the UK when those two companies were connected. Wonder if Round 2 is going to re-release that one as well?

[@hpiguy]

Yup, that is an awesome kit, I have a vintage one and hope to see it reissued.

[@editoralex1]

Excellent. Enjoy your enthusiasm for it being a fun thing to do. I do remember the old rubber band connection. Another fun build!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks again!

[@waynehawkins9090]

Nice build sir!

[@hpiguy]

Glad you think so!

[@Merylstreep1949]

I'm glad you did another diorama, yours always turn out so good! I still remember the one you did with the space aliens and the swamp

[@hpiguy]

Haha, 'We Come To Pee'. I loved that one too, it's one I keep on display still.

[@robertgarvey2609]

Hey there Chris! I'm a big fan of your videos and I really appreciate what you are bringing to the hobby. Like most 'mature' modelers, I've fallen back into the hobby now that my kids are a little older. Also like most 'mature' modelers, I'm typically buying kits much faster than I'm building them and I now have a few hundred kits - some are actual vintage kits purchased from collectors, many are reissued kits from popular manufacturers and still more are military ('soft side' and AFVs). In one of your relatively recent kit-review videos (I think that it was the Hurst Olds Pace Car video), you warned us about the potential damage that the rubber tires can do to the styrene kit components if they are stored in contact with one another. Was that just for older kits? I've unwrapped and unboxed 4 of my recent purchases and have uniformly found that the tires are always packaged in a separate bag. Sometimes the decals are in a plastic sleeve of their own, too (I've found one Revell kit where this was not the case). Is there any kind of rule of thumb I should be using? I feel like maybe I shouldn't be taking all of these newer kits out of the factory cellophane..

[@hpiguy]

That video is nearly seven years old. It's up to you if you want to check on stuff in your kits. I review plenty of current releases where the tires are bagged with the body. Most Revell issues place the decals in the pages of the manual with no bag. Most other companies bag their decals. Just remember if it's missing a part, now is the time to send in a claim. If the kit sits on a shelf for 5 years the chances of having a part replaced or a bad set of decals replaced isn't very good if the kit is out of print. Thanks for watching!

[@robertgarvey2609]

@@hpiguy Great, that's all the confirmation I was looking for. Yes, I goofed on the age of the video (it was new to me, anyway). Thanks again - appreciate the guidance; that's a really good point about potentially missing parts. Cheers!

[@chriscreativecontent]

Awesome build and diorama. I hope this kit comes to the UK.

[@steveblackwell6371]

wow that looks incredible!!! first time ive been on your page, very impressed!!! steve, from New zealand

[@hpiguy]

Thanks so much!

[@henrysanchez4810]

I love the ATAT's.

[@brunoskorniak9722]

Wow! Great job! Gotta get me this kit! Keep on showing part of the assembly too. Otherwise we wouldnt have seen your neat trick with the spring! Putting models into a diorama really puts them into context and you knocked it out of the park! I wanna see you do the star trek bridge kit too. Round2 has that coming out also. I know you'll do a fantastic job on that! Snow and cold=model time in the basement!😁😊

[@hpiguy]

Thanks! I have the bridge here, looks like I'll be working on that sometime in Feb. Stay tuned!

[@martinsimon4025]

The winter scenes where filmed not far from where i'm living.About 70 miles at Finse way up in the winter wonderland of Norway. A cold and snowy place!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@spacemanreviews8468]

Fantastic job! Can't wait to pick up this kit! 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@rogernichols8150]

A fantastic job 👏 👍 👌 so enjoy your videos 📹 😊 please keep them coming 🙏 😀 and here to help get your videos 📹 out to everyone 😀 😊😆 🤣 😂

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@amaurythewarrior]

oh, i was confused by the disney logo, so this is a reissue, really cool...

[@hpiguy]

Improved reissue with new parts, features and a decal set, yes.

[@jwebstersmithii7459]

box artwork is dope

[@hpiguy]

Yeah, 100% retro box art from the first issue. They love doing that, nostalgia is fun!

[@gonsolop2429]

The original full diaromma came with 2 x-wings with closed s foils, 3 to 4 turret cannons, 4 snow speeders, 3 AT-AT walkers ( one was wrecked ) , large base with a trench, about 20 rebel soldiers & 30 snowtroopers. I built it. Walkers broke very easily. I eventually gave it away too a bigger fan. Get this kit INSTEAD. Really! Bigger is indeed better for adults. Less likely too drive you mad during assembly. Build your own diaromma....one that will actually fit on a standard wall shelf. Much less in cost. The much larger one will only be price scalped too infinity like the perfect scale M.F.. Gees!

[@MajorDisappointmentModels]

I too have a couple of the old kits in my stash with the base and the troops.

[@hpiguy]

Yeah hoping to see that one be reissued.

[@Nogill0]

Amazing build! Very nice! You've done so many big kits, if you keep them all and display them all, I can only conclude you live in a warehouse. Lucky, lucky, guy.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@paulgertsch7105]

Looking great 👍

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Ahhh - detailing. Fine work, this. Beyond the tips picked up just by watching, it's the technique that makes it so unique. BTW I read that the hpiguys Workshop Weathering Socks are 50% OFF ! ! Get 'em where they're sold - now just $49.95 (two for $129.00*) Thanks again - not just for the fun builds, but the socks on sale as well. 2022 is starting out GREAT. *WARNING - NO MATCHED SOCKS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy! Soon I'll sell limited edition socks with super mega holey soles!

[@julianmroc3648]

Great job!!! Congrats!! better than any expensive "collector" stuff 🧐

[@hpiguy]

Right?!

[@garyparker2969]

KEEEWWWLLL DIO Dude 😎😎👍👍 !! God Bless All !!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks! You too!

[@D0nut7125]

Need this! Perfect excuse to build a diorama!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@mattmccain8492]

I built the hoth battle diorama kit back in the day as a kid. The three ATATs in that were smaller. Might be what you're thinking about. I never found this larger kit .

[@hpiguy]

That's a cool kit, I have an old copy.

[@MGB-learning]

Another outstanding video and presentation.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Very different , but O SOOOO KOOOOOOLLLLLLL . Awesome work as always .

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@haljohnson5729]

Nice job. Thanks Chris.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@americanpatriot2422]

Always an outstanding video and presentation.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@adammagnuson2850]

I had one of these, looking at the parts reminds me of building it. I know we didn't have decals and having to use a rubber band for the neck. I wonder if I can find mine if it's still around in a broken leftover hobby box someplace (I even think a mini Snowspeeder ended up as part of a Road Warrior junk pile.) Thanks Chris and Round2!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@dilligaf2984]

Hey mate amazing video. Did you put a gloss coat after base color, for weathering? Thankyou for this incredible video

[@michaelstergiou9951]

I remember having the original kit and there was no spring it was a rubber band that worked the head

[@hpiguy]

Correct, a steel spring is way more durable and long lasting. You won't come out one day to see your poor ATAT beheaded and no way to reattach the rubber band inside it.

[@remcocraane3862]

Boys will be boys, i need that kit.

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@jonhudema1604]

that long hook thing was for stringing the rubber band that held the head on but i'm guessing now it will aid in installing the spring ;)

[@devinrussell493]

Adam Savage helped put together some of the prop models that were used in some of the Star Wars films such as Star Wars Episode III Revenge Of The Sith.

[@constpegasus]

Awesome. I may buy this. This video has motivated me.

[@hpiguy]

You should!

[@trentsmith675]

I have a smaller version of this NIB and has working walking legs Nice display 👌 👏

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@davegiles2344]

Great build 👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@gregorydegross1949]

Im a big starwars fan also might have to get that kit I was 21 when star wars came out good job as usuall

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@MK-Ray]

Nice video,.. Quite nostalgic for me, I have the original (with the fixed hind legs). Back then we didn't get a fancy spring, we got an elastic band.... ;) I have had to partially deconstruct the kit twice to replace the elastic band in the meantime. Next time I'll think about getting a spring, can't believe i didn't think of that one before. Oh yeah,.. Not that cutting the "handles" off the springhook was a terrible decision, it worked fine of course but there isn't really a need to do so, you could just have stuck it all the way through the neck part (hook end first) and threaded the spring through? As I recall it was long enough to go through the whole assembly.

[@hpiguy]

I tried a couple times and said to heck with it and just snipped and grabbed. Worked instantly for me that way. Thanks!

[@eamonnhaddon5105]

lovely job Chris may the force be with you. PS from across the pond what is a food deidrater? I might have spell it wrong.👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man! Food Dehydrator, a low heat warm air oven for drying out food, chips, fruits, jerky meats and also used to dry paint jobs and clay, etc.

[@spacemanreviews8468]

ETA we've spotted Imperial Walkers!

[@hpiguy]

Their armor is too strong for blasters!

[@patriciaolsen7968]

I like your diorama of the at at you did a great job on it 👍 👏 I always watch your videos I do learn a hole lot from them I would like to ask you a question the you us on your at at diorama well it turns yellow ? You have wonderful and a great day you be safe

[@hpiguy]

Nothing has turned yellow yet. Thanks

[@paulgertsch7105]

Love the diarama

[@hpiguy]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@leatherneck7501]

In the 1980 instead of the spring you had a rubber band . Later on in years the rubber band would wear out .

[@machf00]

I still have the original, I need to disassemble it and build it right this time...

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@chasebowmaster1417]

In a world where magnetic screwdrivers aren’t real….you got some balance my dude!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@openexhaustmodels5139]

Very cool mate 👌

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@patricksmith117]

Amazing Work Bro.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nickforrest5256]

Hi Chris,when is this kit released please,fantastic job,watched all your stuff and have bought kits that you've done or recommended,p.s I do live in the England so release dates may be different

[@hpiguy]

I don't have a release date since I don't sell them but the link in the description will help you track it down. Thanks man!

[@mello2801]

Very nice diorama. I have the one from Bandai that looks also fine.

[@hpiguy]

Yes, I've reviewed that on here as well, thanks!

[@craigwellsjr3968]

I think that your display looks awesome! I seen a display with, I think they had three AT-AT's, the person that did it made one of the AT-AT like it was taken down off its front legs with the head inn the snow.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@laurentbouveyron5362]

Good kit top 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks 👍

[@philrm99]

👌Perfect.

[@BLAZE084]

Very cool and a 1/100 scale model. What's not to like?

[@hpiguy]

I agree!

[@johnkriete2152]

Hello Mr.Lincoln! Lol. I swear I watched the whole thing but didn’t catch if you clear coated before wash/weathering?

[@hpiguy]

I don't know who Lincoln is but thanks for watching! I don't clear coat before weathering most times, no.

[@johnkriete2152]

@@hpiguy when you first covered the foam with clay, I can see Lincolns profile! Lol

[@Pop_and_Chips]

What kind of glue do you like to use on your kits? Is that a plastic weld with a brush cap?

[@hpiguy]

I like Bondene but any of the liquid plastic glues these days work just fine. Tamiya, Testors, Bondene are all excellent. I pour the Bondene into a smaller bottle so that when I tip the jar over I don't waste too much, hence the old glass bottle with tape on it you see.

[@Alpha67Wolf]

I built this model as a kid. Lost thru the passage of time {I think I eventually set it on fire... I eventually set all my models on fire as a kid ... errr 🙄} A few years back I rebought it on Ebay still in the cellophane and kinda didn't wanna build it because it was still in the cellophane. Now I can get the new one and not open the original 😄. QUICK QUESTION... Is the new one come in CELLOPHANE>>>??????

[@hpiguy]

Yes, it's wrapped.

[@dcb_75]

Looks great. I love the original trilogy but not big into the models but might have to track this one down.

[@hpiguy]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@errol8000]

You should use a elastic band.

[@hpiguy]

LOL, and when the band dries out and falls apart you're screwed because you can't take it apart again. The spring is far superior and will last forever.

[@Strateggo]

Do you know if a motorized kit can fit this model?

[@chadakoin1]

Couldn't get my hands on one of these kits when I was a kid. I had to genetically modify a Cootie.

[@hpiguy]

I remember that game. And now you can own it!

[@gonsolop2429]

Why do I keep missing oit these kits?! I'm subscribed to my local small town hobby shop & two online stores, yet I get left out every time a cool model gets released by Act 2. The stupid generic Tie fighter in 1/ 32 scale is FIFTY FREAKING DOLLARS already. The world has lost its fricking marbles!

[@alphawlff]

I built the original kit when I was young. I remember being disappointed when I found out only two of the legs were posable.

[@travisbrecher3677]

Fine work! Very cool. Great detail work, cold Wisconsin days bring out the best in us!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy!

[@philippealain-art]

The improvements are appreciable, but unfortunately there's one major problem, the panel lines need to be engraved, not in relief. It's too bad they didn't fix that. It's a mistake that considerably devalues the model and it ruins all the work that's been done to improve it. And yet it was easy to check and fix it.

[@kamcsat]

the speeders are screaming for a "harpoon" option :) I mean to attach them rather to the AT-AT with the wire :)

[@convictdreams3869]

What glue is he using?

[@machf00]

What, it comes with decals now?

[@hpiguy]

Yup, and improved parts like I talk about. Enjoy!

[@crazykit]

👍👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@anthonyreed3682]

Did I miss something? Is Bandai not making Star Wars models anymore?

[@hpiguy]

I don't recall anyone saying that. More than one company can get a license to make models.

[@anthonyreed3682]

@@hpiguy thanks for the clarification.