Jungle Attack Diorama | Star Wars

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This week, I built a 1:12 scale diorama depicting the final showdown between an imperial Stormtrooper and a Nexu. The Nexu is the cat-like monster seen in Attack of the Clones during the arena fight on Geonosis. Leave a comment below telling me what you think the backstory of this diorama should be. I will pin my favorite answer and make it the official backstory!

I built the 3D model of the Nexu in Forger for the iPad.

Mark’s amazing 1:12 scale work:

Scenic Tips and Tricks:

Materials:
Bandai 1:12 Stormtrooper

Supplies and Equipment:

Paint List:
Krylon Flat White Primer
Vallejo Iraqui Sand
Citadel Nuln Oil
Citadel Reikland Fleshshade
Vallejo Gloss Black
Vallejo White
Vallejo Mahogany Brown
Krylon Matte Finish

Music:
FeelinIt - Bobby Renz
Alone - Emmit Fenn
Stranger In The Way - RAGE
Everything Is Gonna Be Fine - Jeremy Blake
The Lone Woodlouse - Rachel K Collier

Disclaimer: Some of the actions seen in my videos could cause bodily harm. I am not responsible for anything you do while attempting to recreate what you see me do.

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[guedkbx]

I think this Stormtrooper's platoon was probably chasing down a smuggler who was bringing exotic animals to crime lords when the smuggler released the animals and they stampeded through his platoon, leaving just him to be hunted by the Nexu.

[NorthoftheBorder]

"Fairly new to 3d modelling". Looks pretty fantastic to me--I'm excited to see what you're making with some more experience!

[THECRAFT]

Very nice diorama again. The trick with the hot glue on the blaster flair was very smart 👍👍

[insertname]

The trooper was cut of from rest of his platoon after an ambush while out on a patrol looking for a rebel leader. When their transport was attack he was thrown of down a smaller ravine and blacked out, he was awaken from a smaller creature fleeing from something in the woods. Hearing russling ge pulled out the blasters to be prepared for what he first tought was more rebels there to finish the job but then the Nexu attacked. Hurting the shoulder of the trooper but ge managed to get in a fatal shot after the Nexu Landed and was turning around. With the Nexu dead but he himself bleading he started to try to find his way out, but the bloodloss was getting greater and greater and his vision was blurring he could the remains of what was once his platoon in the distance. Finaly, he would be saved.

[guedkbx]

I'd love to see a star wars horror film with stormtroopers in situations like this one 😩

[beefcake___]

I love it when u combine two things from star wars that we’ve never seen before, one of my new favorites

[georgekuttysebastian]

Whoa the details on that Nexu are top notch

[smugivr]

I think the best backstory for this would be the Stormtrooper is stationed on Saleucami (an outer rim planet where Nexus have been seen and there's a known imperial base) and got split from their platoon chasing down a small squad of rebels who ran into the jungle for cover, and the trooper ends up hearing something in the undergrowth, thinking it's a rebel or another member of their platoon they investigate only to be ambushed by the Nexu, the trooper manages to get in a fatal shot before the Nexu can do any serious damage and is saved by their platoon who heard the blaster fire.

[mistac]

Fantastic!!! You used my ferns!!! Seriously, thanks for the shout out Caleb! This came out so good. It was awesome watching you do the 1/12 scale foliage. It's honestly my favorite part of a build (when the build has foliage in it). I have that same bag, the Moss Collection, and it comes with such a great variety of stuff in it. I have NOT tried the moss mat yet though, but I think that's going to be my new forrest floor method instead of sprinkling tea leaves and oregano over mod podge lol. The hunt for things to use for 1/12 scale foliage is also part of the fun I feel. Your 3d printer has really upped your game and allowed you to tackle some really cool projects. This was a super creative build and you put out a great video as usual!

[EJTechandDIY]

To avoid that accumulation of resin don't forget to make some draining holes, the suction can also break your FEP sheet.
The diorama looks amazing.

[williepirie]

The trooper instantly regretted having that extra cup of coffee and bran muffin for breakfast

[patriks]

Thanks for including that sculpting part on your iPad, it was super cool!

[joshuac]

Man, I’ve been binge watching your videos lately and I really like the way this one turned out, the light up blaster was the best! Thanks for sharing with us man!

[jedifyfe]

While hunting down the rebels, one garrison of TK’s were dispatched to the remote jungle planet, Yavin 4. While on patrol, TK122 was near the rebel base when he heard something moving in the brush ahead of him. As he investigated, he was viciously attacked by a Nexu, mauling him to death and keeping the rebel base hidden until they launched their attack on the Death Star a few days later.

[nexustw]

TK-2501 depicted here in this diorama was stationed on Morak, a jungle planet. He was tasked with guarding refinery docking bay 32. When the refinery was attacked and destroyed by the Rebels, TK-2501 was one of the few survivors. With no way to contact Imperial headquarters, he began walking Southwest In the direction of the nearest Imperial outpost. Unfortunately for TK-2501 he stumbled upon a nest of Nexu. As the mother Nexu lunged at TK-2501 he stumbled backwards firing off one blaster bolt. The bolt struck one of the mother Nexu's many teeth, chipping it and deflecting off. TK-2501 is currently listed as MIA in the Imperial database.

[KathyMillatt]

Wow. Awesome work. I love the Nexu - you are very gifted at modelling. Thanks for the mention.

[kyr_taap]

Wow.. almost too realistic..
My children would freak out if I put that on my bedside table 🤣

[EinfachArni]

Just one Word... STUNNING!
Poor trooper, i feel with him, he will never see his kids again. :(

[irish]

Love your work, I don’t know why you aren’t into millions of subscribers - you bring a wonderful creativity back to the hobby, thank you for the inspiration!

[queksl]

This is by far my favourite diorama of you, looks so good - im still hoping for the training facility from tcw s3e1 :D