Commander Scale

@commanderscale

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This project aims to create a completely original podracer inspired by the Star Wars universe. Rather than building from an existing model kit, the vehicle will be designed and constructed entirely from scratch.

The goal is to develop a unique racing machine with its own visual identity, engineering language, and character while remaining believable within the aesthetic of the Star Wars galaxy. While inspired by the iconic podracers seen throughout the franchise, the project is not intended to replicate any existing vehicle.

A major focus will be placed on the engines, which are expected to define both the performance and personality of the racer. The design process will explore shapes, structures, and mechanical elements that suggest speed, power, and functionality while maintaining a distinctive appearance.

The build will combine a variety of materials and construction techniques. Everyday objects, plastic materials, and custom-fabricated components will be transformed into a cohesive machine through scratchbuilding, kitbashing, and creative problem-solving.

Throughout the project, attention will be given not only to the overall silhouette but also to the smaller details that help sell the illusion of a working vehicle. Surface textures, mechanical structures, maintenance panels, exposed components, and layered construction will all contribute to the final design.

Rather than following a predetermined blueprint, the project embraces an iterative design process, allowing the vehicle to evolve naturally as ideas, materials, and construction methods come together.

The ultimate objective is to create a one-of-a-kind podracer that feels as though it could exist somewhere within the Star Wars universe—an original racing machine with its own identity, history, and presence.

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69 days ago

Commander Scale

@commanderscale | Sci-Fi

Scratchbuild Podracer Engine Part Two

Second Engine – Paintwork and Chipping

Progress on the second engine has been noticeably faster, as the overall colour direction had already been established with the first one.

The base and detail colours continue to follow the cockpit and the first engine, keeping the whole Podracer visually consistent and making the different sections feel like parts of the same machine.

Once the main paintwork was in place, I added edge highlights and Gun Metal sponge chipping to bring out the many raised details, edges and mechanical surfaces.

Because of the amount of exposed piping, cables, housings and smaller technical components, a large part of the work is still done by hand with a brush.

Both engines are now getting closer to the same stage. The actual weathering with washes, oils, grime and further wear will only begin once both engines are fully prepared.

So this is still very much a WIP stage — but the overall look is starting to come together.

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Cristian Carlone68 days ago
It’s getting better and better at every step.
- CS
  Commander Scale68 days ago
  Replying to Cristian Carlone
  @cristiancarlone Thank you very much! 🙏🏼🫶🏼
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Almodelling68 days ago
Once again 😉... such a nice build 👏👏👏
- CS
  Commander Scale68 days ago
  Replying to Almodelling
  @almodelling Thank you, mate!
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M_S_Statues69 days ago
Nice work, love the Details you add to the podracer!
- CS
  Commander Scale69 days ago
  Replying to M_S_Statues
  @msstaues Thank you very much! 🙏🏼 For my first time, everything’s coming together quite well. 🙂
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  M_S_Statues69 days ago
  Replying to Commander Scale
  @commanderscale Yeah Looks really nice and well planed ❤️
- CS
  Commander Scale69 days ago
  Replying to M_S_Statues
  @msstaues Thanks! This ‘plan’ business is a bit of a thing. 🫣 None of it was planned! 😁 There’s no sketch! Every stage of the build, every pipe, every little detail just fell into place as it was meant to. 🙂

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