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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs. 09/02 ARC sniper "Trauma"
« Reply #720 on: September 03, 2012, 11:59:47 AM »
Epic custom! Love the back story as well!

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs. 09/02 ARC sniper "Trauma"
« Reply #721 on: September 04, 2012, 06:32:17 PM »
Awesome custom and back story man :o

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs. 09/02 ARC sniper "Trauma"
« Reply #722 on: September 05, 2012, 09:58:34 AM »
Yes, great custom and story line with this one.

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs. 09/02 ARC sniper "Trauma"
« Reply #723 on: September 05, 2012, 11:07:49 AM »
Thanks, guys. I got kinda burnt out on clones a while back, but I'm really diggin' this new sculpt. I need to get a pic of my new clone customs Dre & Trauma together.

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs 09/09 WIPS Borg, Kitbash Pred, Sith Pred
« Reply #724 on: September 09, 2012, 08:04:19 AM »
Here a a few quick WIP pics.

First is a no-sculpt kitbashed Predator:




Next is a new Borg Drone using a Blanx Alpha buck.  This one was a Rodian.


Group shot of the three Blanx Alpha drones so far.  Finished unit, primed & awaiting paint unit and freshly-assimilated unit.


Lastly, a Sith Lord Predator.  WIP name is "Maul".  Any guesses to his skin color pattern?  Looking for a Star Wars/Transformers lightsaber to finish him off.  They are the only ones correctly sized for this fig.


Thanks for tuning in!

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs 09/09 WIPS Borg, Kitbash Pred, Sith Pred
« Reply #725 on: September 09, 2012, 08:20:32 AM »
These look so EPIC! I cannot wait to see the finished Maul predator! :D
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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs 09/09 WIPS Borg, Kitbash Pred, Sith Pred
« Reply #726 on: September 09, 2012, 01:36:57 PM »
Sweet. Time for this update to go to the front page.

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs 09/10 Steampunk Borg Drone
« Reply #727 on: September 10, 2012, 07:47:46 PM »
Thanks, everyone.  Here are completed pics of my Steampunk Borg Drone, complete with smokestack.  He's a "cut 'n' paste" (aka a kitbash), but was sooo freakin' fun to make.  I CANNOT stop makin' these Blanx Alphas into Borg!  Resistance is futile indeed!








And here he is with my "standard" Drone


The base body is a Blanx Alpha buck, the legs and feet are from a TCW Magnadroid.  The "cog" armor and belt are from an Iron Man fig, the collar is from the armored vest from a GI Joe Iron Grenadier, the tank backpack is from a Spy Kids 2 fig, eyepiece is from a 25th Commando Snake Eyes, weapon arm is a mostly a Battledroid blaster and a GI Joe gun.  The abdominal armor is cut down from the removeable Wookie Warrior shin armor.  His thigh plates are the shoulder plates from the removeable armor vest from a TCW Weequay Pirate, shoulder plates are from a TCW Cold Weather Rex.  Oh, and lots of random greeblies and hoses and wires and stuff.  Lots.


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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs 09/10 Steampunk Borg Drone
« Reply #728 on: September 12, 2012, 03:58:43 PM »
AWESOME! I cannot believe i did not see this before!!! :o
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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs 09/10 Steampunk Borg Drone
« Reply #729 on: September 12, 2012, 05:18:20 PM »
Very interesting steampunk Borg Drone! Great parts usage :)
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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs 09/10 Steampunk Borg Drone
« Reply #730 on: September 12, 2012, 08:23:37 PM »
Love the "steam" comming off that pipe! Awesome job man.

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs 09/10 Steampunk Borg Drone
« Reply #731 on: September 12, 2012, 11:25:31 PM »
gorgeous idea, great figure!!

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs 09/10 Steampunk Borg Drone
« Reply #732 on: September 12, 2012, 11:54:39 PM »
Great figure honestly,and he looks like he could fit in any series really,and even for someone who didn't necessarily like star wars,but liked steampunk would still truly enjoy this one.I've always loved how you add other customizing elements to your figures as well such as the "steam effect".Congrats on a great custom,and thanks for sharing.Awesome!

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs 09/10 Steampunk Borg Drone
« Reply #733 on: September 13, 2012, 03:18:21 AM »
Resistance is Futile!

Awesome Michael. Back to the front page with you. I really like this Borg phase you are in.

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Re: Darth Optimus' Customs 09/09 WIPS Borg, Kitbash Pred, Sith Pred
« Reply #734 on: September 13, 2012, 04:23:24 AM »
Here a a few quick WIP pics.

First is a no-sculpt kitbashed Predator:




Next is a new Borg Drone using a Blanx Alpha buck.  This one was a Rodian.


Group shot of the three Blanx Alpha drones so far.  Finished unit, primed & awaiting paint unit and freshly-assimilated unit.


Lastly, a Sith Lord Predator.  WIP name is "Maul".  Any guesses to his skin color pattern?  Looking for a Star Wars/Transformers lightsaber to finish him off.  They are the only ones correctly sized for this fig.


Thanks for tuning in!

qreat work,have you managed to source a lightsaber? i've got one or 2 in red and a couple in blue but i'm in the UK.........cheap to ship i reckon......i'll get a quote,PM me if interested