Vintage Custom Playsets

[Palifan]

Those play sets look great, they remind me a bit of this one - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Star-Wars-Palitoy-Lego-Retro-Vintage-Style-Custom-Made-Death-Star-Playset-/300840074226?nma=true&si=pCTWDF10egFpIOQPvyowAywqb2A%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


I remember the one above being listed originally with some more pictures but this was all I could find.

 

[MarkyMark70]

Hello tiefighterboy, thanks so much for posting the thread!

I've dropped in and looked through this forum before, but never registered - so here's my first post just saying 'hello'!
(My blog site directed me here).

Thanks for all the really kind feedback:
Maulster79
Pomse2001
PIGCITY
Dark Sith Lord
theslider
aussiejames
Doomseeker
weasel
Stormtrooper37
chazb73
JuniorChubb
sith-smith
Palifan

PIGCITY :shock: haha your comment "Even more impressive that he knocked it up in Coreldraw, what is this 1995?" made me laugh good and proper. I used to do a lot of graphic design for work, but my career has long since changed direction - bet you can't guess when I was designing! It's good to keep 'playing' just for the fun of it. I could've used Illustrator or even Aldus Freehand, but I only have Corel left on my laptop.

Hi aussiejames, great to see you recognise the 'playsets' from the http://www.starwarscollectorscantina.com/forum. You left me some kind words on the thread. It's a great 'fun' forum to post in with some great guys. I'm really a poor man's collector compared to some - there's such amazing knowledge out there. I find it fascinating to read and a great reminder of some childhood memories.

There's a few designs in progress, but I've moved recently and with a new house needing a fair amount of work my finances have been a little short to buy a new printer. Fingers crossed I can get them printed and made up soon. I think my son will love them.

All of the designs apart from the Deathstar wall panels are drawn by me - those wall designs come from Frank's http://dioramaworkshop.com/ - an amazing artist! It was Frank's amazing art that got me thinking about drawing my own designs.

Once again, thank you to all for the kind words - this started out as a bit of fun, drawing designs and then having a go at setting up a blog.
Hearing all the feedback just makes it so much better. Star Wars fans are great guys - cheers!

 

[JuniorChubb]

Welcome MarkyMark, I will be expecting the arrival of the FunkyBunch any moment now :lol:

You have made some great pieces there and I am looking forward to seeing some more, good to see you signed up to SWFUK

 

[MarkyMark70]

Welcome MarkyMark, I will be expecting the arrival of the FunkyBunch any moment now :lol:

You have made some great pieces there and I am looking forward to seeing some more, good to see you signed up to SWFUK

Hi JuniorChubb, it's nice to receive such a good welcome - thanks a bunch

 

[tiefighterboy]

I recognize good work when I see it and I love your designs. Hats off to you. 8)

 

[MarkyMark70]

I recognize good work when I see it and I love your designs. Hats off to you. 8)

That's very kind of you... Hopefully, soon I'll be able to buy a new printer and finish off some of the other designs (Rancor pit, Blockade Runner and Clone Wars Rishi Moon set)

At least the new kitchen is finished, so my wife's happy :lol:

 

[tiefighterboy]

I recognize good work when I see it and I love your designs. Hats off to you. 8)

That's very kind of you... Hopefully, soon I'll be able to buy a new printer and finish off some of the other designs (Rancor pit, Blockade Runner and Clone Wars Rishi Moon set)

At least the new kitchen is finished, so my wife's happy :lol:

Yeah I understand priorities for sure.

 

[MarkyMark70]

Hi all, hope you're all well...

Dragging up an old thread! I've recently done a couple of more models (but still short of a printer!)...
You might be interested to see the full scale artwork for the Jawa Sandcrawler:

http://starwarsplayset.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/jawa-sandcrawler-playset-artwork.html

If you like it and have a go printing and building the 'playset', please let me know and share your pics - it'd be great to hear from you.

All the best, Mark

 

[mumbo]

They are incredible pieces of work, you've done a fantastic job the art work is so cool, you're kids must have been thrilled with the outcome great blog too

I would love to have a go at printing off the sandcrawler and giving it to my son. What's the best material to attach it to?

Thanks for sharing

 

[MarkyMark70]

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I would love to have a go at printing off the sandcrawler and giving it to my son. What's the best material to attach it to?

Thanks for sharing

Thanks Mumbo, appreciate the feedback!

I use A3 sticker paper from eBay (I use someone called QP Media - they seem to have good paper).

Then I mount to 5mm black foam board which can be purchased from lots of art/craft places. You could try somewhere like Hobbycraft.

Then it's just a case of trimming with a hard edge and sharp Stanley knife.

If you do make the playset, please share some photos! Cheers, Mark

 

[mumbo]

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I would love to have a go at printing off the sandcrawler and giving it to my son. What's the best material to attach it to?

Thanks for sharing

Thanks Mumbo, appreciate the feedback!

I use A3 sticker paper from eBay (I use someone called QP Media - they seem to have good paper).

Then I mount to 5mm black foam board which can be purchased from lots of art/craft places. You could try somewhere like Hobbycraft.

Then it's just a case of trimming with a hard edge and sharp Stanley knife.

If you do make the playset, please share some photos! Cheers, Mark

Time to start sourcing the materials will upload when complete, thanks for your guidance

 

[spoons]

I missed this thread first time round - those play sets look fantastic and very professional. They look like they could be an official Kubrick take on the vintage line

I might have a go at making one too 8)

 

[MarkyMark70]

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I might have a go at making one too 8)

Thanks Spoons... Hope you have fun with this too. Share some pics please if you do build one. All the best, Mark