Anakin Skywalker's Pod Racer

[Dragline]

I bought this and a Speeder Bike kit at the local Flea Market over the winter. They were a steal as though no one wanted them. The stand I got it from had those Japanese robot things for $120.00 on the same shelf. This kit was 15.00 and while open, it was in the bags inside. The Speeder Bike was sealed and also 15 bucks. What I didnt know was there was a sale at that particular stand with an additional 25 percent off. So a good deal on two really cool Star Wars kits

So this one was first. I studied the movie a bit since I have it on DVD. Took some stills and studied them a bit. His pod was pretty banged up right from the start, so that's where I was headed. Lucas stressed "lived in" for all vehicles and backgrounds for his movies. It truly worked. No more gleaming and perfect starships. Everything was used or cobbled together. Anakin made this Pod piecemeal from parts scavenged. It was his ingenuity that made it work. That and the fact he was a special kid didn't hurt either. I wish I had a better background for this. Sometimes you just go for it.

[Mike 1017]

Kool. The Speed-Pod Racing is one of my favorite Star Wars Action Scenes. $120 .00 did you put the decimal point in the wrong spot?

Edited Friday at 01:22 PM by Mike 1017
wrong word

[Dragline]

I wish I had. These were Gundam kits and they were super expensive. He may have had them overpriced, but I looked at Gundam Pros website and so e were easily that expensive. 

[TonyK]

Great job on the pod racer! I bought one of these to build someday for something different. I'll use your excellent pictures as a guide.

[Dragline]

1 hour ago, TonyK said:

Great job on the pod racer! I bought one of these to build someday for something different. I'll use your excellent pictures as a guide.

Between the stills and the boxtop, I painted it as you see. Lots of washes and acrylic paint.

[Mike 1017]

On 7/18/2025 at 10:00 AM, Dragline said:

I wish I had. These were Gundam kits and they were super expensive. He may have had them overpriced, but I looked at Gundam Pros website and so e were easily that expensive. 

$ well spent

[meechum68]

That is awesome! The pod races were one of the best scenes, and so much variety in them. 

You captured it well!

[PappyD340]

Very cool build!