The Imperial Shipyards
Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Figures => Topic started by: Drakos on July 16, 2015, 09:47:34 AM
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A bit about me: I've been a collector for the past 5-6 years, but I haven't really gotten much into customization aside from the occasional kit-bashing. Partly because I didn't want to mess with the figures that I have, wanting to preserve their character, and partly because I didn't know what materials to use and where to get them (I'm from the Philippines).
A few years ago, I tried painting, with mixed results, I used regular art acrylics and couldn't find/ didn't know what sealant/fixative to use for the paint, so after my small project then, I didn't attempt any other venture since then.
A year ago I bought a small pack of sculpey, but haven't tried using it yet because of mixed reviews online as to how to harden it WITHOUT using an oven and because of a lack of confidence. Recently, I was able to acquire some epoxy, and so I decided to try playing around with that, thus rekindling my curiousity and desire to customize.
Here are what I have so far:
1. Clone Commander Shade
(Christophsis ARF trooper plus kama and pauldron from a Capt. Rex)
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j400/ninjimpo/IMG_9105_zpsz8qykqk1.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/ninjimpo/media/IMG_9105_zpsz8qykqk1.jpg.html)
2. 1313 Boba Fett (WIP)
(removable armor Jango Fett)
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j400/ninjimpo/IMG_9101_zpsj6yuszca.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/ninjimpo/media/IMG_9101_zpsj6yuszca.jpg.html)
Based on this concept art: http://assets.vg247.com/current//2013/10/Star-Wars-1313-8.jpg (http://assets.vg247.com/current//2013/10/Star-Wars-1313-8.jpg)
3. A'sharad Hett (WIP)
(Black Series Ep II Anakin and head from Tusken raider)
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j400/ninjimpo/IMG_9103_zpsk6ouupr2.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/ninjimpo/media/IMG_9103_zpsk6ouupr2.jpg.html)
I'm just a bit busy from now until I finish my licensure exams, but hopefully after that I'll be able to work on these guys.
Any feedback or suggestions would by much appreciated!
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Great looking WIPs. Welcome to the Shipyards.
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Welcome to ISY! I hope to see more. Your first post is now on our front pages.
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Welcome to the 'yards!
Looking forward to seeing your completed Jango and Tusken figures.
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Just wanted to share some kitbashes I have on the side since I'm still too busy to work on my WIP customs.
Here are 2 kitbash Mandalorians
1. Mandalorian Stealth Scout
This guy dispenses with the noisy jetpack and instead uses a collapsible-wing glider with built-in repulsorlifts for quiet insertions into enemy territory.
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j400/ninjimpo/IMG_9247_zpsh5i7cbv4.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/ninjimpo/media/IMG_9247_zpsh5i7cbv4.jpg.html)
2. Ori'ramikade (Mandalorian Supercommando)
Still deciding whether I'm going to eventually bulk this guy up in the future.
This guy means business with his webbing full of explosives and munitions and his assault cannon, a walking arsenal, all on his own, ready to take down all enemies of the Mando'ade
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j400/ninjimpo/IMG_9248_zpseojsjm2r.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/ninjimpo/media/IMG_9248_zpseojsjm2r.jpg.html)
That's all for now!
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Man, your last two Mandalorians are freaking Rad!
Love the idea of the glider pack and the last Mando's chest rig load out looks awesome!
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the one with the wings it out of sight! Off to share on the pages.
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I finally got around to finishing the Custom 3.75" A'sharad Hett that I've been procrastinating over for the past year!
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Still having a few issues with the paint scraping off a bit, not sure if it's the type of paint or if it needs to set longer. Otherwise though, he's done!
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You can see my A'sharad Hett and my other toy photography shots at my instagram:@ninjimpo
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j400/ninjimpo/IMG_20160529_133317_zpsqrrtszhy.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/ninjimpo/media/IMG_20160529_133317_zpsqrrtszhy.jpg.html)
Anyway, that's all for now.
Maybe someday soon I'll finally get to finish the 1313 Boba Fett, First Order Snowtrooper, Alien Smuggler, and the possible Flamer Mandalorian I have in the pipeline as well as a few kitbashes.
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Good to see you back.
Awesome figure. Great pose. Looks good on our front pages.
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That's awesome! The color scheme really works.
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Nicely done !
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Nice job on Hett. The paint is great and the little sculpted details are really nice.
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Thanks guys!
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Nice customs Drako
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Please please please please please 1313 Boba Fett!
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Please?
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Mega-Update Bomb!
Here are 4 of the customs that I've been working on intermittently. For the most part, these guys are mostly finished. . . Up until I decide that I want to change something about them again. Haha. You guys know how it is.
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j400/ninjimpo/20160903_011255_zpscysfahto.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/ninjimpo/media/20160903_011255_zpscysfahto.jpg.html)
From Left to Right
1. Arsonist Mandalorian
2. 1313 Boba Fett
3. First Order Snowtrooper
4. Alien Smuggler
Flayed Wilson, the Mandalorian Arsonist
Named as such as a tribute to the Merc with a Mouth, this Mandalorian Arsonist trades off the mobility that a jetpack provides for a high-capacity flamethrower, making him extremely effective at close quarters and in tight areas. He also uses a modified Buy'ce that allows for better smoke filtration and extra breathing oxygen.
For this custom, I used the Jaster Mereel Body combined with the TVC Captain Fordo Phase 2 Helmet and the First Order Flametrooper's weapons.
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j400/ninjimpo/20160903_011532_zpskhel8hma.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/ninjimpo/media/20160903_011532_zpskhel8hma.jpg.html)
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j400/ninjimpo/20160903_011538_zpsdixo2wbn.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/ninjimpo/media/20160903_011538_zpsdixo2wbn.jpg.html)
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j400/ninjimpo/20160903_011545_zpsywldpyma.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/ninjimpo/media/20160903_011545_zpsywldpyma.jpg.html)
1313 Boba Fett
This custom has been one of my longest running customs and isn't technically finished based on my source material, but as he stands, I'm already pretty satisfied.
If ever I'd add anything in the future, it'd be the leather strap that runs across his chest and the shoulder armor plates. Aside from that, I might just mess around to create more accurate weapons.
For this guy, I just used the Jango Fett that comes with removable armor and just sculpted everything else onto him.
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j400/ninjimpo/20160903_012359_zpslgxcszmn.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/ninjimpo/media/20160903_012359_zpslgxcszmn.jpg.html)
Source Material:
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j400/ninjimpo/Star-Wars-1313-8_zpsvg9alafz.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/ninjimpo/media/Star-Wars-1313-8_zpsvg9alafz.jpg.html)
First Order Snowtrooper
As you guys know, the current state of 3.75 figures is pretty frustrating. Which was why I couldn't pass on the opportunity to create a custom FO Snowtrooper using a Black Series Snowtrooper Commander that I got for really cheap and nicking the head, rifle, and backpack of the 5POA FO Snowtrooper.
I had to adjust the headpost and sculpt on some other details, to make the look more consistent though. As he stands, I'm considering sculpting shoulder plate armor to go for a more accurate look. aside from that all that I'm lacking are the paint details and I've yet to attach his backpack. Other than that, I'm pretty happy with how he's turned out so far.
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j400/ninjimpo/20160903_011739_zpspjr9k2y1.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/ninjimpo/media/20160903_011739_zpspjr9k2y1.jpg.html)
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j400/ninjimpo/20160903_011711_zpso9szjnwq.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/ninjimpo/media/20160903_011711_zpso9szjnwq.jpg.html)
Alien Smuggler
This guy was inspired by the Wild West look of the Smuggler in the Old Republic MMO.
I know this basically looks like a Cad Bane headswap, but I actually swapped his legs with a TCW Aurra Sing for better articulation and then swapped the head for the changeling head of Zam Wesell. To be honest, I could've kept the Cad Bane head, but I really don't like Cad Bane, so I've been looking for alternatives.
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j400/ninjimpo/20160902_234041_zps92sii20r.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/ninjimpo/media/20160902_234041_zps92sii20r.jpg.html)
Anyway, that's all for now!
Hope you guys liked 'em!
Hopefully in the future I'll be able to share some of the other kitbashes I've done for fun and the Wookie Hunter Custom I've been working on intermittently.
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Looks great to me. Off to share on the pages.
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Great job on these. The "arsonist" Mando is really fun (maybe you should call him a "cleaner" or "eradicator"). I really like how the alien smuggler turned out - great parts combination.
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I remember the helmet from that Arsonist Custom. Came off a clone pilot from CW right? I so keep hoping that 1313 gets dug out of retirement and made. I like the Custom Mando with that one too.
Had to spotlight Arsonist on the front page again.
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Great job on these. The "arsonist" Mando is really fun (maybe you should call him a "cleaner" or "eradicator"). I really like how the alien smuggler turned out - great parts combination.
Thanks Starchaser! Great Idea! I've been thinking maybe something along the lines of Mandalorian Purifier.
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I remember the helmet from that Arsonist Custom. Came off a clone pilot from CW right? I so keep hoping that 1313 gets dug out of retirement and made. I like the Custom Mando with that one too.
Had to spotlight Arsonist on the front page again.
Thanks Tamer! and thanks for the repeat feature! I'm not sure if they used this helmet sculpt for other clone figures, but the one I used came specifically from the ARC Commander Trooper from the Vintage Collection as seen here:
http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/vintagecollection/evg/ARC-Trooper-Commander-The-Vintage-Collection-VC54.html
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Yeah, thats the trooper. Thanks for the link. I know we saw it first on a Clone Pilot in the first version of Clone Wars I believe though. I need to go find that image. It will bug me.
Found it.
(http://i.imgur.com/n9JXVM5.jpg)
Trooper from CW. At least I got that part right. I wonder whey they used that sculpt for the Phase II of Fordo? Anyhow, back to the topic at hand. It works fantastic on your Trooper.
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Oh that's the Clone Wars you were talking about!
Ha! It's been so long since I've watched that series that I've forgotten quite a bit of the story. I've got to find my old copy and re-watch that version of the Clone Wars. Man those were the days.
No offense to the fans of the more recent The Clone Wars, but I still infinitely prefer this older version of the Clone Wars. Oh Man.
Anyway, as to why they used that trooper, according to the Wookiepedia article on Fordo, it seems to be him. I honestly can't remember. I'll have to dig through all my junk to see if I can find my copy of that old series.
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/ARC-77
Thanks again for the compliments Tamer!
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Don't tell anyone, but I prefer the first version too.