Dre's Tiger Shark Gunship Project

DarthDre758

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My incomplete TS Gunship showed up yesterday. It's like 92% incomplete, and the parts missing aren't hard to replace at all. One of the chin guns, rear cannon, and one of the spring loaded missiles are all it needs. I've already found 3D printed replacements for everything but the missile, as I have no plans on replacing it.

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In the original Clone Wars animation, there is quite the discrepancy to the amount of ARCs that actually deploy against Grievous. There is one shot that shows upwards of 17 in a far overhead shot. I'm not going with that many.

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My plan is to have ten total. An homage to the Muunilinst 10 in a way. There will be four with ARC rifles (two different designs there), one with a modified DC-15A rifle, one with the mini-gun (more on that in a minute), the Quad-gunner, two pilots (who will be semi-customized) and Fordo.

The two ARC Rifle designs.
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The modified DC15A design.
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The mini-gun ARC.
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I was able to find a TVC equivalent in the Jedi Fallen Order Heavy Stormtrooper.
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The Quad Gunner. Luckily he was made, because that would be a pain of a custom.
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The Pilots.
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And of course, Fordo.
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I have Fordo, and three of the recent TVC Blue ARCs, and need three more. Luckily I found someone on eBay that has them fairly cheap (unless anyone here has them). I'm hunting pilots, and not sure which version I'm going to go with yet. I may wait for the TVC Clone Pilot to release next year and customize them. The new Clone body fits pretty well in the cockpit (both seats).

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After I get all my figures, I have to figure out how I plan on displaying them in the ship itself. The Mini-gunner will be like this, though.
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This has been a dream project of mine for the longest time. I did the original Muunilinst 10, but that was pretty easy. Two blue, one red, and seven white clones. The TS Gunship has been my collection grail forever. When the Haslab was announced, I knew I wasn't getting it, and thought I'd treat myself for being so financially responsible. Hahah. I figured the older Gunships would drop in price if it funds, and up if it doesn't. I will be posting updates as this progresses, and am open to suggestions for anything really.

Thanks for reading.
 
Awesome man, I love this! I bought one of these when they were released, then a few more eventually when they went on clearance. I had it fully kitted like what you're describing, though I was more limited with the figures I could use back then. Those 5poa(ish) arc troops and pilots from the original clone wars line, the AOTC pilots that came with those tiny turrets, & a few of the AOTC super skinny clone troopers. But still, it looked great and it made me so happy to have that in my room!

I went through a phase and sold everything at one point, but when I got back into 3 3/4 SW, re-buying this thing was a high priority - so I have one new & minty in the box now along with the Tiger shark ARC-170. I am sorely tempted to do what you're doing now, crack it open and fill out the ranks!

Good luck on your project - I'd love to see pics of it fully kitted out eventually!
 
I made some purchases yesterday. I bought some ARC rifles on Etsy. Two are the ones I was going for, but the other one is more of a compromise. It'll work. I also bought the last three Blue ARCs I need, and the replacement parts for the Gunship (chin guns, and rear gun for those of you keeping score). Once I have all that I can start my set up and posing.
 
Small updates. I got some of the rifles I ordered from Etsy. More are coming. I did get the repro nose guns and rear gun, but don't have pics of those.

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Comparison of the Hasbro rifle to the custom version.
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It's coming along nicely. Once I have the other rifles I'll get to fitting everyone, and getting them all in place.
 
I love that big beefy look for the ARCs. I wish there was a way to get all that gear on a figure and still have it able to move.
 
Indeed! Man, I was so into the Dark Horse books. Loved when they introduced the ARC's & clones wars, then was a bit disappointed with Hasbros first crack at them in the first Clone Wars line, but that didn't stop me from bunch them and a few of these battle packs (I actually still have one sealed buried away in a box somewhere).

 
I remember that set being THE hot thing back then. I finally found one, and was totally disappointed with the whole set, minus "Fordo". I do remember hunting down the GI Joe set that mini-gun came from to have another one.
 
Another small update. The last rifles I ordered came in. Now I need to paint them, and the grey one from above as well. Then I can get assembling.

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Not on guns. I have on figures (That damn Daredevil I still need to finish). I may give it a try on these. Worse that happens is, it's not as dark as I want, and I paint it anyway.
 
Not on guns. I have on figures (That damn Daredevil I still need to finish). I may give it a try on these. Worse that happens is, it's not as dark as I want, and I paint it anyway.
Ah yeah I can see that being an issue, and does make sense with figure joints at least.
 
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