The Imperial Shipyards
Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Vehicles => Topic started by: Dirty Gloves on July 05, 2011, 01:52:15 PM
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Hi guys. I new to this board but not new to customizing. This is my first Star Wars custom vehicle. It's a custom of Kit Fisto's fighter that I made for board member, Jedihunter.
I added two custom made blue engine kits, each on there own switch, and 2 blue "lasers" on there own switch. Be sure to check the video to see them all in action. Thanks for checking it out.
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You can see more of my work from other toy lines, here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/36398360@N05/
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Hello and welcome to the yards! Are you by chance Firefly from Hiss Tank? I love your work!
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Wow, this looks great and will look even better being sported on the front page tomorrow! Welcome to the Shipyards!
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Hello and welcome to the yards! Are you by chance Firefly from Hiss Tank? I love your work!
That I am. Thanks for the kind words. :)
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Wow, this looks great and will look even better being sported on the front page tomorrow! Welcome to the Shipyards!
Awesome! Thanks!
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that looks awesome !! welcome to the yards!
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thats pretty cool
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Welcome to the Yards Cory!!
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Welcome to the Yards Cory!!
Thanks, Chad! Nice to know I already have a friend here. The internet is a small world after all! LOL
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The Jedi starfighter looks terrific!
I am completely unknowledgeable about the electronics aspect of doing this to customs, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate the awesomeness of this ship!
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Welcome to the Yards Cory!!
Thanks, Chad! Nice to know I already have a friend here. The internet is a small world after all! LOL
You do and it is!
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Awesome! I knew I had spotted your touch. Feel fre to give us any of your other vehicles, we love Joe stuff here as well. Come on and blow everyone away that has not seen your stuff. haha Seriously guys he has done a few vehicles.
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Luke Sprywalker asked me to share some of my joe customs, so here are some of the recent jets I've done. Be sure to check out the videos so you can see all the lights and engine kits in action.
Phantom X-19
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Night Raven. I've actually done 2 of these with different light setups.
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:) K. I'll share some joe stuff.
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Wow, featured the Night Raven on the fp, but I like them all. Great work.
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WOW! i'm not a joe fan but i'd love to get my hands on a X-19 to custom also reminds me of the concept for Project Aurora
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I've seen the phantom on other boards... great work !!!
So glad you found this place !!!
Give us noobs a little LED tutorial. You seem like the guy to ask, and i've been wanting to take a crack at it for some time.
cheers!
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Give us noobs a little LED tutorial. You seem like the guy to ask, and i've been wanting to take a crack at it for some time.
cheers!
I have a quick and dirty LED tutorial here;
http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=6413.165 (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=6413.165)
but I would like to see how it's done when putting LEDs in a ship..
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Give us noobs a little LED tutorial. You seem like the guy to ask, and i've been wanting to take a crack at it for some time.
cheers!
I have a quick and dirty LED tutorial here;
http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=6413.165 (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=6413.165)
but I would like to see how it's done when putting LEDs in a ship..
Thanks for all the kind words guys. Spooky's tutorial is right on the money. I build all my own LEDs doing the same exact steps he does. (Awesome dio by the way) I make my LEDs in 1.5mm, 3mm and 5mm varieties, I also use resistors to make them compatible for 3 volt or 9 volts (based on the space available in the vehicle) or compatible AC for standard outlets for dios. The only difference is a few added steps in making my "engines". I dremel out the engines and a spot for the switch, make frosted "lenses" to cover the lights, then use a combination of 5 to 6 leds per engine to achieve the desired effect. (different colors and flash rates to get an effect that looks like an intense afterburner.) It's hard work at first but the more you do it, the easier it gets. Every install is different and presents new challenges which it's always kinda fun to me.
If any of you don't want to hassle with building LEDs, I build mine in big batches and sell loose LEDs and kits, switched and battery straps should you ever need some. I also take commissions, which is what all of the vehicles I've posted so far are. Sadly, I don't get to keep any of them :( But the real fun to me is the install, anyway.
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(Awesome dio by the way)
THANKS!
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Those ships are awesome :o
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That is awesome, welcome to the yards !
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Nice and clean looking. Welcome aboard.
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Here is another plane I forgot about.
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Work is really boring this morning, so here are a bunch on ground vehicles I'd thought I'd share. I won't do multiple views as that would take forever, but you can see more views and angles on my flickr account.
First is my Ecto-1, I won't post a picture as that won't due it justice. You have to see the video. It was my most complicated install.
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I put a engine kit in the back of this batmobile like the ones used in the raven.
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very nice F-16 Fighting Falcon
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Wow, I loaded up the Tube video for Ecto One on the front page and plugged your Tube Channel. Very nice work. We are primarily a SW Site, but as you know we just love good customizing period and you sir fit that description perfectly. Thank you for sharing your work with us.
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I'd kill for that Ecto 1, that thing is awesome, what does something like that cost?
I also liked that Batmobile a lot.
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Spooky, DG... thanks so much for all this info... priceless stuff you're posting here!!!
and DG... just WOW, amazing work! That Batmobile is just stunning.
*everything* you posted is stunning! ;)
I actually started doing a Rhino custom a long while back.
I just gave up on it after seeing the one you posted on hisstank (and now above) - it's just too awesome for words!
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Thanks guys! Plenty more coming down the pipe. Next up is the clone wars y-wing. :) Should be fun~
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Is this the new Captain America armored vehicle and is that turret the one from the old Joe MOBAT? If that's a full-up custom, I want details!
(I'm pulling up flickr, in case you made detailed notes in your captions...)
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Ok, is the large multi-cell box launcher scratchbuilt? That is fantastic. That's a...Wolfhound, I think? Or Ice Dagger?
(I'm not exactly a big Joe guy - I see most Joe stuff as fodder for sci-fi/SW customs, y'know!)
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Oh.
My.
GOD.
That is totally BAD @$$!!!! If I saw that in a toy aisle, I'd skip a clearanced AT-AT to buy that! I really, really want details on what this is and how you made it. Suffice to say, I'll be checking this one out CLOSELY on flickr!
Marvelous work, man - truly marvelous. That stuff is just mind-blowingly great!
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Is this the new Captain America armored vehicle and is that turret the one from the old Joe MOBAT? If that's a full-up custom, I want details!
(I'm pulling up flickr, in case you made detailed notes in your captions...)
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Ok, is the large multi-cell box launcher scratchbuilt? That is fantastic. That's a...Wolfhound, I think? Or Ice Dagger?
(I'm not exactly a big Joe guy - I see most Joe stuff as fodder for sci-fi/SW customs, y'know!)
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Oh.
My.
GOD.
That is totally BAD @$$!!!! If I saw that in a toy aisle, I'd skip a clearanced AT-AT to buy that! I really, really want details on what this is and how you made it. Suffice to say, I'll be checking this one out CLOSELY on flickr!
Marvelous work, man - truly marvelous. That stuff is just mind-blowingly great!
Thanks for all the kind words doc.
The first vehicle you quoted is a RHINO from the Joe movie line, but your right on the money about the turret. It's from the vintage mobat.
Yes, both of customs in the second pic are wolfhounds and the big missile box was scratch built by me. I really hard job that was a bitch to get square but something I'm really proud of.
The last vehicle is a mix of vintage joe parasite from the 90's and the cockpit is from one of the joe poc mechs. I'm still not finished with it, but should be awesome once it's done.
I'll keep you posted ;)
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dope stuff, I like those vehicles A LOT!!
the lights add a lot!! 8)
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I dug thru your flickr account yesterday. Absolutely STUNNING!!! (to all other 'Yarders, if you ain't looked, hit that link in his sig! NOW!!!!!) Awesome work, man!! At first glance, that box-launcher looked production. Once I saw where you said it was a scratch, I got to looking *hard* at it and could see the tiny gaps at a couple of the corners. Very impressive work!
I'd forgotten about the ROC Rhino - don't have one and hadn't really considered the possibility of needing one. So, for me, that makes for a very refreshing "new look" to a vehicle. :thumbsup:
That Parasite... I looked up the original Parasite toy on ebay and yojoe.com so I could compare them. You did a lot of work on that! I'd originally thought the cockpit was maybe the old Skyhawk or newer Ghosthawk. Joe 'Mech - eh, I was close. ;D
Great stuff! Glad you found your way to the 'Yards!
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amazing vehicles! :o :o
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WOW!!!!!!! These are great you are a very talented customiser. I think we all here can learn alot from you .
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I agree folks. This guy oozes talent.
This update is back on the front page with a shout out to his flickr account. Just great work DG.
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I am back just to say, see, I told you to hang onto your hats when he delivered more pics and videos. Dirty you are the man! That Batmobile is off the chain man! I have one like it but my light up feature is very wimpy. You are the led master! I need to send you some of my vehicles for "the treatment"
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Thanks for all the kind words guys!
I need to send you some of my vehicles for "the treatment"
Anytime :)
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Yeah, let me echo...
this stuff is killer.
Your photos are just so much fun to check out.
Most Exellent !!! :)
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I'd kill for that Ecto 1, that thing is awesome, what does something like that cost?
I also liked that Batmobile a lot.
I repost this as it seemed to get lost in the page jump.....
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I'd kill for that Ecto 1, that thing is awesome, what does something like that cost?
I also liked that Batmobile a lot.
I repost this as it seemed to get lost in the page jump.....
Must have missed it. The ecto one was expensive and hella time consuming. I honestly never want to do that again, sorry. :(
The batmobiles aren't to expensive . I used 11 Leds on the batman forever one and charged $80.
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Must have missed it. The ecto one was expensive and hella time consuming. I honestly never want to do that again, sorry. :(
The batmobiles aren't to expensive . I used 11 Leds on the batman forever one and charged $80.
well, I dont want you to do one, but I am curious what that one cost
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Five bills.
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Finished up this Tank today.
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I've admitted to being Joe-stupid previously. This looks like an old-style HISS tank. But not. Is this a heavily-rebuilt kitbash that just looks like a HISS or is this really a HISS that you just made look better? Or something else entirely?
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It's a custom of this version of the hisstank that came out in 2005.
http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/05/cobrahiss/isometric.shtml
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These all look pretty damn cool, man. The LED work looks fantastic! I still have an A-Wing on the bench, in which I want to add some LEDs. Any pointers how to tackle such a task?
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Why isn't Hasbro taking advice from you on how to make vehicles that will actually sell? These are EXTREMELY SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I look forward to seeing what you come up with next. (Great work on the jets on Page 1. I'm a big fan of the Night Raven, for it's quite reminiscent of an SR-71...)
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Funny how a tiny LED can have such a huge impact on a piece of plastic, isn't it? These look great DG, keep 'em rolling.
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These all look pretty damn cool, man. The LED work looks fantastic! I still have an A-Wing on the bench, in which I want to add some LEDs. Any pointers how to tackle such a task?
Yea, buy your components from me and it will be cake. lol
spooky put up a solid tutorial, it's on page 2 or 3 i think.
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Here's what I made this week .....
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Wow, that just looks awesome. Back on the front page with you.
I have a BAT-AT I would love to see you add some lights too. I bet it would rock!
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Shawn had posted a link to your thread over on Facebook, and MAN am I blown away! You do some really nice LED work man, and your paint apps look really smooth and crisp... I do a lot of networking with other customizers, and am curious, do you do commission work or can people sub you out to do LED work on a custom they are working on? Let me know either here or via PM and I may be able to throw some work you way down the road, as you really seem to know what your doing...
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Wow, that just looks awesome. Back on the front page with you.
I have a BAT-AT I would love to see you add some lights too. I bet it would rock!
Heck ya man, send it my way.
Shawn had posted a link to your thread over on Facebook, and MAN am I blown away! You do some really nice LED work man, and your paint apps look really smooth and crisp... I do a lot of networking with other customizers, and am curious, do you do commission work or can people sub you out to do LED work on a custom they are working on? Let me know either here or via PM and I may be able to throw some work you way down the road, as you really seem to know what your doing...
Almost all of these are or were commissioned. I am accepting more full commissions but I also just do led installs and sell kits. Just hit me up on here or with an email if you want to discuss a project or would like some work done. corycastle@live.com
Thanks fellas!
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Mace Windu, if he had joined the joes as Hardball. Lol
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Oh yeah, looks good to me. Back on the front page.
I am used to seeing Joes make the trip over to SW as their articulation is usually so much better, but the Mace noggin sure does look good on a Joe fig.
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Oh yeah, looks good to me. Back on the front page.
I am used to seeing Joes make the trip over to SW as their articulation is usually so much better, but the Mace noggin sure does look good on a Joe fig.
Thanks man. Sorry for all the off topic stuff. I promise I'll have an actual SW fig to post in a couple days for the Sith contest.
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Don't apologize! We love everything AF Custom around this place.
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I'm going to do my best not to drop any expletives..
But your work is F'n BADA$$.
I wouldn't worry about the G.I. Joe genre busting...I just love the work and hope to see more. I'm just glad to see the level of talent here at the Shipyards is continually producing such amazing work...from both veterans and new guys coming in and surpassing everything that has come before.
Again, awesome work and the pics..I know as an adult I like to say I'm setting up a diorama..but I've seen videos taken by my girlfriend while I'm "working" on one..it was incriminating proof that I'm playing with my action figures.
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I'm going to do my best not to drop any expletives..
But your work is F'n BADA$$.
I wouldn't worry about the G.I. Joe genre busting...I just love the work and hope to see more. I'm just glad to see the level of talent here at the Shipyards is continually producing such amazing work...from both veterans and new guys coming in and surpassing everything that has come before.
Again, awesome work and the pics..I know as an adult I like to say I'm setting up a diorama..but I've seen videos taken by my girlfriend while I'm "working" on one..it was incriminating proof that I'm playing with my action figures.
Hey thanks man, your comments are very much appreciated. I just want to exchange my similar sentiments to your vehicle work. The A-wing and B-wing are both pieces of art and are intimating pieces for someone like myself just getting into SW stuff. I just hope my future SW vehicles look half as good as yours. And like your girlfriend, my wife gets considerable pleasure out of walking out back and making fun of me laying on the ground playing, err, I mean posing my toys for my pictures :)
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Very cool Mace Windu/Hardball Posing...right...we're all guilty of playing...er...posing our toys....er...action figures. What's the recipe?
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Oh yeah, looks good to me. Back on the front page.
I am used to seeing Joes make the trip over to SW as their articulation is usually so much better, but the Mace noggin sure does look good on a Joe fig.
Thanks man. Sorry for all the off topic stuff. I promise I'll have an actual SW fig to post in a couple days for the Sith contest.
Those troops look sweet. I love the Joe movie spacesuits, they're very Sigma Six (a toyline I loved!) and Sam looks awesome.
Hasbro should take notice. All the flipping and shooting missiles and whatnot are worthless compared to light up stuff. Most kids would agree.
Was there any Joe or Star Wars vehicle that lit up, besides vintage X-Wing, vintage TIE, or the BMF?
Please, keep any and all coming. These are just great. I'm definitely going to hit you up when I'm LED ready.
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Great Hardball Cory. I need to make one!
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Customs is customs. ;D And good customs are great to look at. Nice work on Hardball.
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Great looking Hardball! Is the hat from the figures Target had last year? Post away with all the Joes you want buddy! We love customs of any type here!
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Very cool Mace Windu/Hardball Posing...right...we're all guilty of playing...er...posing our toys....er...action figures. What's the recipe?
Hat: gi joe shockblast
head: new vintage card Mace
Torso: POC Beachead
Arms: ROC ripcord
legs: ROC city strike snake eyes
webgear: POC Duke
Thanks guys!
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Thanks. Are you doing the "boil and pop" method for taking things apart?
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The clone wars Y-wing
I built some red lenses and engines for a clone wars y-wing. Check the engine cause it's awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/user/DirtyGlovesofTalent
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Dude, that ship rips !!!
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THAT looks really, really nice. The amount of light is just right and gives a really cool effect. Will you be adding lights in the cockpit as well?
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THAT looks really, really nice. The amount of light is just right and gives a really cool effect. Will you be adding lights in the cockpit as well?
Thanks. No cockpit lights on this one. It's a commission and all he wanted was engines. I'm doing two more of these with different paint schemes so I'll probably tweak the lighting package a bit on the other ones.
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Finished up this vamp last night.
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How did I miss the Y-Wing? Anyhow the Y-Wing is going to the fp now.
That great Vamp will go up later. Love the windshield on that one too. It is hard to believe you pull off what you do. The switches in the Y-Wing look like a part of the ship!
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How did I miss the Y-Wing? Anyhow the Y-Wing is going to the fp now.
That great Vamp will go up later. Love the windshield on that one too. It is hard to believe you pull off what you do. The switches in the Y-Wing look like a part of the ship!
Thanks man! I've been really trying hard, as of late, to make integration's look factory. The best lit custom, is one you can't see any of the work done. ;)
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Had some fun with a truck I finished up last night.
The idea was an enemy technical you always see rebels using.
Here is a before shot
JoeDios - JoeDios Dioramas, Photos, collections, Reviews & Files - "MXS Race Rig" 1:18 Pickup Truck & Dirt Bike (http://www.joedios.com/dioramas/showimage.php?i=36474)
I added some fresh paint, headlights, turn signals, taillights and 4 flood lights on the roll bar on a separate switch. Lowered it quite a bit to fit the joe scale better and added a bed mounted 50. on a ball and socket joint so it can aim in any direction. I really like this one. Think I'll make a few more. :)
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WOW!! Really having some kind of fun checking this out outstanding bro!!
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My wife scored me a CW y-wing at a yard sale a couple weeks ago, sadly it was in rough condition. It looked like it had been colored on with markers, so it was a perfect candidate for a new paint scheme. I decided to go with the pattern that was on the y-wing's in the Clone Wars episode, Landing at Point Rain. And as usual, put in some engine LED kits.
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That Y-wing is looking sweet as all hell. I missed that truck in your previous post. It is really cool. Those 1/18 scale beer cans made me laugh.
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Man! I really want to get my hands on one of those Y-Wings!
Excellent and very cool creations DG, and your images are so much fun to look at....You are the ultimate toy creator!!!
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WOW!!!
Everthing you've posted is production quality incredible!!!
Great Job!!!
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Fantastic, on the front page.
Once again, I love that lighting effects you add.
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nice speeder man ()rr ()rr
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man that Y-wing is STUNNING!
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Thanks everyone. Getting the paint job to come out that clean was no easy task and I'm really proud of it. Thanks for all the nice feedback.
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These are great nice pics 8)
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I have never wanted a Y-WIng SOOOO much!! Thanks for sharing ;D
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Mace Windu, if he had joined the joes as Hardball. Lol
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Excellent. The figure looks great. Is that the PTE Humvee? Did you repaint it in camo? I've been looking for one of those.
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mate that clones wars Y-wing looks awesome.
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Beautiful work! I have an extra y-wing and would like to try the same paint scheme.
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Mace Windu, if he had joined the joes as Hardball. Lol
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Excellent. The figure looks great. Is that the PTE Humvee? Did you repaint it in camo? I've been looking for one of those.
Yea, it's a pte hummer. Didn't have to paint it, it came like that. I just added the lights. Got it a couple years ago at big lots.
Thanks for all the nice feedback guys.
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The Biglots in my area just got in a bunch of Hummers and Tanks with rolling treads.
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Oh man i love that red y-wing, fantastic!
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Awesome job on the Y-Wing.
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Hey, is that you FireFly! From HissTank?
I am A BIG fan of the Dreadnok pick-up!
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Yea it me. :) Thanks buddy
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I should also say that I like G.I. Mace!
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Here's an APC i finished yesterday. All the interior stowage is removable so it can still be used and a personal carrier. It has 14 total leds. 2 headlights, 2 yellow turn signals, 2 fog lights, 6 orange side markers and 2 taillights. Thanks for checking it out.
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FireFlyed!
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Awesome work!! Great detailing with the lighting, stowage, and APC center console! Kudos!!
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Wow, I had a heck of a time deciding what image to use on the front page. The attention to every detail shows on this one. Nice work.
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FireFlyed indeed! This is a masterpiece! I am blown away by all the gear and accessaries that go with this thing! Your attention to detail is second to none. The playability of this set is just off the charts. Then we get to your superb lighting effects, man this is so awesome! I want one!
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Splendid work on your vehicle. Yooooooo Joe!
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Saw this on Flickr Cory. i echo the sentiments of LE here. I want one! The computer screens are just over the top.
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Thanks for all the kind words fellas and thanks, Tamer for the fp.
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Man, that looks great! I love your work with LEDs!
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Man, I don't think a vehicle could get any better than this. I love the command center you put in there.
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Wow amazing customs!!
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Love the interior details. This must have been a labor of love.
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That vehicle is awesome, love all the details!
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thats one sweet looking ride great job
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DG,
These are just straight forward, super cool conversions of vehicles that are just crying out for this type of upgrade. Hasbro and other toy manufacturers should feel ashamed when they see these superb examples.
I also love how you take photos of your work "in the field" so to speak. I wonder what is most fun, creating the customs or taking them outside, setting them up and photographing them???
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My newest creation!
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Sorry I haven't posted a new custom in a few weeks. I've been busy. :) I've got some new stuff done, just need to find the time for some photos!
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That is such an awesome creation my friend! Congrats, I know you are a proud father! You got him suporting your team already! haha There is no more precious gift to give than your time to your son. Have fun and get ready for the rolocoaster ride! I can't wait to see the led work you will do to his toys!
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Congrats on the newest! May yours enjoy spending time with you as much as mine do.
Where did you get the 55-gal drums in the back of the APC? I'm wanting to get one that I can mold and cast for myself.
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Doc they look like the ones that come with the True Heros line. I get their stuff from big lots and have 4-6 of those 55 gal drums.
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Ah, ok. I'm a LONG way from stores that carry TH figs, that's why I didn't recognize them.
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My newest creation!
be careful when you instal the LEDs and batteries ;)
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congrats mate!
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Now that is just awesome and I am taking it to the front page.
Congratulations on your custom!
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Congrates
Great custom I have 4 and all of them love Star Wars.
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Congrats Cory!!
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Sorry was logged in as my son, Congrats Cory!!!
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A HUGE congratulations, DG on your newest bundle. I'm sure you and Momma are incredibly excited!
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Congrats man. 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/
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Congrats on the newest! May yours enjoy spending time with you as much as mine do.
Where did you get the 55-gal drums in the back of the APC? I'm wanting to get one that I can mold and cast for myself.
You can get them from marauder for 99 cents a piece. Probably cheaper than casting.
http://www.marauderinc.com/servlet/Detail?no=147
Thanks for the well wishes everyone! It's only been one week but it's already a wild ride!
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Congratulations, DG, its the best time in life!!
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Congrats !
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DG, that little bundle of trouble is definitely your best creation yet!
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I know it's been a while but, I've finally created something new. Sorry it's been so long, fatherhood has took an adjustment but I finally built a couple new vehicles. Hope ya'll enjoy!
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Very cool stuff! Also, welcome to the club. Congratulations! My daughter was born in December.
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Oh man this just kicks 32 kinds of @ss! I'd looove to see this kind of detail from hasbro! Have you done this kind of desert treatment on star wars vehicles?
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It is so great to see you back and with new vehicles to boot. Back on the front page.
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OUTSTANDING.
I know the last two are Joe vehicles but with some paint they could very well be Jurassic Park vehicles. Either green with inGen on the door or grey with the classic red stripe.
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Saw this on the Tank' Great work!
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I love these vehicles, great job man.
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They are really cool! :)
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Amazing work once again! I love your vehicles!
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Seriously rockin, man!! I happen to LOVE the older Vamp style and have some ideas for modding one. Love the offroad lights!
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These are some of the neatest custom vehicles around!
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The Hell Cat II is ready to hit the urban battlefield and eliminate all that stands in its way.
It's also on ebay if you're interested.
G. I. JOE CUSTOM URBAN SNOW CAT With 9 LEDS BY FIREFLYED | eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251044237531#ht_720wt_1165)
Enjoy!
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Really cool! :)
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That is superb! your LED conversions are really inspiring.
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Wow, looks great. Time to go to the front page!
Gotta email you about that Walker Light Up work. Wow.
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Wow! That is amazing! Your led work puts these vehicles of yours over the top!
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Dude, this is just awesome! It feels very "BattleTech-y", which is all kinds of cool.
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Love it! Is it a new-release vehicle?
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Love it! Is it a new-release vehicle?
Nah, just a big kit bash.
Thanks everyone!
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No. Not just a big kit bash. A hugely awesome kit bash! Too Cool, Man!!!
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The Cobra Swoop VTOL is used by Cobra's security force to monitor and patrol Cobra's factories and production facilities. Utilizing a combination of repulsor engines and turbine technology, it is extreme agile and fast and is perfectly suited for urban environments and tracking down the occasional Agent Z escapee.
I repainted an iron man jet from the avengers and added 9 leds. It has two spotlights, 1 red flashing indicator light and 2 "repulsor" type engine kits on the bottom. Each engine utilizes 3 different leds to achieve and blue hue glowing affect. Please check the youtube link below to see a video of all the leds in action!
Video:
G.I. Joe - Cobra Swoop Custom w/ 9 leds - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8zq5-93b1w&feature=youtu.be)
It's also up on ebay if you're interested
G. I. JOE CUSTOM COBRA VTOL With 9 LEDS BY FIREFLYED | eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251046913628#ht_720wt_1165)
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When I received my Black Dragon from bbts, it was such a huge let down. I stared at it for months but decided I had to do something. I repainted the black dragon vtol and added 5 leds. It features 1 upper and 1 lower red flashing indicator light, a red cockpit light and 2 spotlights for hunting down joe scum. It also has two separate switches, one for the red lights and a second for turning on the intense spotlights. It also features a tinted canopy and improved weaponry.
It's on ebay if you're interested.
G. I. JOE COBRA BLACK DRAGON VTOL Custom With 5 LEDS BY FIREFLYED | eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251046934192#ht_720wt_1185)
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Wow, such an improvement. Back to the front page.
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Holy crap man! MY MIND IS BLOWN, AGAIN!
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I really admire your work. Your customs really make the toys exponentially better. I love been a fan for awhile now and I always look forward to your new creations vadsab
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Excellent job! :)
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Your customs are always so clean and look like a pro, another great job.