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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Figures => Topic started by: Ukko on January 06, 2013, 04:34:33 PM

Title: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Ukko on January 06, 2013, 04:34:33 PM

Hi guys! Happy new year to all!

Today I have a good surprise. But first, I will tell u a little story...
"Some years ago (2005) I´ve made a custom of Han Solo to a friend of mine. He´s a big fan of Han Solo and Indiana Jones (I think he´s a Mr. Ford fan actually  ;D) and have a very impressive collection with figures of both characters, but he was sad because there was no old version of Han. So, he asked me to do it using a Sideshow Han figure as a base. We chose the 12" figure because of the oportunity to put more age marks in the face of old Han. Some time later in the work process, I did it. That was the story so far..."

Back to the surprise, I received a post recently from one member of the NextMovie from MTV and he told me that this same Old Han was selected to the 25 fan arts list, created to talk about some personal visions that fans have about the Episode VII (project announced by Disney).

The site with the NextMovie list: http://www.nextmovie.com/blog/best-star-wars-disney-episode-7-fanart/ (http://www.nextmovie.com/blog/best-star-wars-disney-episode-7-fanart/)

Thanks again to the NextMovie team!!!  :)

So, I want to share with you part of the customization process.

Now, the first part of the customization: THE BASE!!!
(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/HAN-50_zpse5b70514.jpg)

In the beginning we decided to create age marks and put more hair with beard... and we chose the Dr. Kimble visual to guide us.

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/fugitive_zps8a69b6cd.jpg)

Then, isolate de body with plastic to protect it from eventual damage and the aging process begins...

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/Imagem003-001_zpsf943587a.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/Imagem006-002_zps8bd24d86.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/Imagem011-001_zps9e4ce5f4.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/Imagem018-001_zps72b067a5.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/Imagem040-001_zps66e3d67e.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/Imagem046-001_zps1197eda4.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/Imagem049-001_zpsbcdb2faf.jpg)

Well thats it. It was my first 12" custom. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did when I made it back in 2005 !!!  0/

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on January 06, 2013, 04:47:00 PM

Wow!!!  Too Cool!  Great reference to use from "The Fugitive".  And Great Surprise, Too!

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: Ukko on January 06, 2013, 04:49:04 PM

Thanks Jedi Minstrel !!!

Im really happy with the surprise !!

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: wraithnine on January 06, 2013, 04:49:18 PM

wow!!

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: BlackThorne on January 06, 2013, 04:56:05 PM

Man, I have so many good memories from this custom. I remember receiving that when I'm was at the begining of my 1/6 Harrison Ford Collection.

Now it is time the show the others custom figures! 0/

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: clone10 on January 06, 2013, 04:58:44 PM

Awesome!!! :o :o :o

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: Tamer on January 07, 2013, 04:14:52 AM

Welcome to ISY. Your post is now on our front page.

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: Kualan on January 07, 2013, 04:30:41 AM

Very nice, great job!

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: Ukko on January 07, 2013, 06:02:10 AM

Thanks ISY team!!!

Thanks Tamer, Wraithnine, Blackthorne, Clone10 and Kualan!!!

Blackthorne, I will post another customs here soon :)

In the meanwhile, u can look some work here:
Multiply: http://www.ukkoetc.multiply.com
Deviantart: http://ukkorunner.deviantart.com
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/UkkoEtc

 ;)

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: Tamer on January 07, 2013, 08:31:30 AM

Wow. You look like you can make anything! Some of those prop replicas, dioramas, custom figures and vehicles just blew me away. I can't wait to see more of your work!

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: TK6540 on January 07, 2013, 11:58:05 AM

Dude that is epic!

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on January 07, 2013, 01:14:06 PM

Nice website!

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 07, 2013, 06:15:07 PM

Hello and welcome to the Yards! Great looking mods for this older Han.

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: Art deWhill on January 07, 2013, 11:32:10 PM

huh, thats a pretty cool looking Solo! Great job and welcome to the Yards.

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: JetpackBlues on January 07, 2013, 11:41:42 PM

this just made my evening. Amazing work

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: hemble on January 08, 2013, 12:48:20 AM

Welcome mate and great job on the old Han Custom.

Ron

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: Mungo Baobab on January 08, 2013, 07:45:42 PM

Great Han!

Title: Re: Ukko´s Old Han Solo Custom
Post by: Ukko on January 09, 2013, 07:01:25 PM

Thanks to all guys!!!

I will put more work here soon!!  :)

Title: Ukko´s Blade Runner Custom
Post by: Ukko on January 09, 2013, 07:44:48 PM

Hello friends!!

Continuing with some of my old customs, I want to show u my version of Detective Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) from Blade Runner. I really love this movie and this character is awesome!! It´s a bit old too. I´ve done this custom in 2005, like that "Old Han Solo" from the previous Topic

So, I tried to create my 3.75" version of Deckard in the "classic-detective-in-overcoat-running-in-the-roofs" style...LOL.

Thanks for watching!!  :)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/Imagem010-001_zpsa8b4f40a.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/Imagem013-001_zps7cb77df1.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/Imagem015-001_zps7e8b5551.jpg)

Title: Re: Ukko´s Blade Runner Custom
Post by: sith_fire30 on January 09, 2013, 10:00:17 PM

WOW! Excellent work! Do you plan on doing anymore Blade Runner customs?

Title: Re: Ukko´s Blade Runner Custom
Post by: Clonehead on January 09, 2013, 11:49:23 PM

Simply amazing! A perfect tribute to an awesome movie.

Title: Re: Ukko´s Blade Runner Custom
Post by: Ukko on January 10, 2013, 05:40:04 AM

Thanks sith_fire30 and Clonehead !!!

 I´ve made Deckard to long ago. Maybe it´s time to continue this customs series.  :)

Title: Re: Ukko´s Blade Runner Custom
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 10, 2013, 06:08:39 AM

That is a great looking Deckard! I also love the roof top diorama you created.

Title: Re: Ukko´s Blade Runner Custom
Post by: Tamer on January 10, 2013, 09:37:28 AM

Very nice, back on the front page.

Title: Re: Ukko´s Blade Runner Custom
Post by: JetpackBlues on January 10, 2013, 11:32:12 AM

Love this custom, as well as the rooftop. Deckard is a custom I have on my list of ones I want to attempt as I like to try customs of game characters and movie characters to break from Star Wars customizing, so this is some much needed inspiration for me. Awesome work

Title: Re: Ukko´s Blade Runner Custom
Post by: Mando Assasin on January 10, 2013, 02:37:34 PM

Love it!

Title: Re: Ukko´s Blade Runner Custom
Post by: hemble on January 10, 2013, 02:59:09 PM

Damn impressive work on Deckard mate totally love it.

Ron

Title: Re: Ukko´s Blade Runner Custom
Post by: Ukko on January 14, 2013, 10:18:08 AM

Thanks Luke Sprywalker, Tamer, JetpackBlues, Mando Assasin and hemble !

Thanks about the roftop compliments too! This background was originally created to my Necromunda tabletop game, but it fits fine as a scenery to Mr. Deckard. LOL  0/

Thanks for the frontpage too!

Title: Re: Ukko´s Blade Runner Custom
Post by: wraithnine on January 14, 2013, 11:10:21 AM

a great custom from a superb film

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Art deWhill on January 16, 2013, 02:35:36 AM

your Deckard and Blade Runner rock!!

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Ukko on May 19, 2013, 05:27:09 PM

Hi there guys!!

Thanks for all the comments and tips ;)

I've been away for too much time. All that life situations and stuff. Anyway, I'm back and with some new work and projects.

First, I want to show you a custom figure. It was an idea to make a nautolan security officer. He is a character of my RPG game and will appear in another future project.
This character was created to represent a tough guy, with some scars and cyberware. The type of character who fought his way up to the top. A veteran indeed. I used Kit Fisto's head from the animated series and the mandalorian body from Jaster Mereel and Montross comic pack.

I've changed the head. Then I put some modelling skills at use, creating a more agressive looking to the figure.

Later, put everything together then...PAINTED!!!  0/

I choose weathering painting for the holsters and red+yellow pattern for the armor pieces. With white details.
For the skin, dark green and extra green freckles.

Enjoy!


(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010092-002_zpsdd96a8d3.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010099-001_zps2ee658c4.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010100-001_zps5dfb2d46.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010101-002_zps6d3e9cba.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010102-001_zps66457d65.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010103-001_zps6156bfee.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010342-001_zpsd91f139a.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010355-001_zpsb449ee46.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010377-001_zpsab5825a4.jpg)

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: BlackThorne on May 19, 2013, 05:38:07 PM

Man, this Mando kicked ass!

I'm anxious to see more Marvel and Fallout stuff from you..

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Ukko on May 19, 2013, 05:54:36 PM

Hi Blackthorne!

Thanks for the comments and suggestions


But this is not a mandalorian...hehehehe  He's more like a Security Officer.  ;)  LOL!!

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on May 19, 2013, 06:39:25 PM

Wow!!!  Really great figure there buddy!!!

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: DarthDrew on May 19, 2013, 07:56:28 PM

Wow, awesome painting and sculpting work on this guy! I love his cybernetic eye.

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Tamer on May 20, 2013, 03:03:52 AM

Very nice. This style reminds me of another customizer I liked from year's past. I can't put my finger on it yet though.

Anyhow, I like  this one a lot and he is now sporting on our front page.

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Sjefke on May 20, 2013, 06:45:26 AM

Amazing Nautilan Mando.  How will you ever make a helmet for him? 
I've had a similar project planned with a Bossk head waiting to go on a Jango body.
Thanks for the step by step on the face sculpt.  Very helpful.

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Ukko on May 20, 2013, 07:41:35 AM

Thanks to all for the comments and thanks for the frontpage selection !!! 0/

I'm anxious to see your helmet design, Sjefke!!! When it's done, show us! I don't create a helmet because this character is not a mando (lol... despite his appearence  ;D). But the suggestion is amazing. I really like the visual of "non-human-heads-helmets". I will think about it. ;)

For the modelling, I've used epoxi clay. And for the crude cyber-eye, I've used a bit of pvc (Im not sure what is the english name of it. It's like a white plastic, used in credcards, and it's sold in sticks or boards)

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Bubba Fett on May 20, 2013, 10:51:55 AM

Great job on the figure. I like the color scheme chosen for the armor. You did a great job on the sculpt and tutorial.

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: benjani_1976 on May 20, 2013, 03:55:27 PM

Ah I love a mando with a touch of badness........nicely done

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Ukko on May 21, 2013, 09:44:54 AM

Hi guys! Thanks for all the suggestions and posts. I really aprecciate all the comments here in ISY. It's awesome receive all that feedback. To me, represents a good opportunity to learn and grow. :)

So, when I realised that many friends liked this nautolan custom, I invited him to visit my own facebook. And the meeting of creature and creator was...weird.  ;D

Ok guys! I know that his armor looks like a mandalorian. LOL  ;D  But if he's a bad and tough guy, I like to imagine what he will thinks about it...

I will show you...

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/Page_1-001_zpsb956cd71.jpg)

... that was really intense... indeed!!!  ;D

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Ukko on July 09, 2013, 01:44:13 PM

Hi friends !!

Recently, I've receive a request. A friend of mine wish a Wonder Woman created upon a Barbie doll base. I know ISY is focused in Star Wars Universe primarily, but like my Old Han, I think it will be nice to show you all that "work in progress" style of pictures. The work is not finished, but I will post the modeling process.

The only one directive of this work was: "the custom should be like a Barbie Wonder Woman". As if it was part of some special collection. It will not pretend to be realistic like "movie-action-figures"

Enjoy  ;)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/20130428_133136-001_zps362c4cfd.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/20130428_164955-001_zpse5d164ca.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/20130517_122047-001_zps6e0596e5.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/20130521_165449-001_zps06a98ca7.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/20130521_165449-001_zps06a98ca7.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/20130521_165525-001_zps3fe61157.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/20130527_122048-001_zpsb43a32d5.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/20130527_125946-001_zps519c7bba.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/20130617_091825-001_zpsf3e97020.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/20130617_091843-001_zpsee55aaf9.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/20130617_154134-001_zpsc81fd42e.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/20130617_172400-001_zpse7815aaa.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/20130617_172433-001_zps1c44d460.jpg)

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: wraithnine on July 09, 2013, 02:36:40 PM

nice job!

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: BlackThorne on July 09, 2013, 02:39:24 PM

Wow, extreme makeover!

The hair was a real change. :o

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Ukko on July 12, 2013, 04:14:07 AM

Thanks guys!!!

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Tamer on July 12, 2013, 08:06:24 AM

This Wonder Woman conversion is fantastic. I had to get it on the front page. So cool.

And remember folks we love customs of all genres here, not just SW! ;)

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: StenHunter on July 12, 2013, 08:38:01 AM

This is awesome! Can you do a Hawkgirl next? = )

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Tamer on July 12, 2013, 08:41:29 AM

Quote from: StenHunter on July 12, 2013, 08:38:01 AM

This is awesome! Can you do a Hawkgirl next? = )

That would be cool.

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Ukko on July 18, 2013, 06:54:06 AM

Thanks for the FrontPage Tamer!

And thanks all for the posts and suggestions.  Hummm  Hawkgirl? That will be nice !  ;)


In the meanwhile, let me show you the conclusion of this work. I've finished the Wonder Barbie and concluded the display base with a Themyscira inspired feelings.

Enjoy!

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010577-001_zps388828ec.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010578-001_zpsa68dbf86.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010579-001_zps7b7ecf06.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010607-001_zpsf03d7c06.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010611-001_zps1c9c2a9e.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010620-001_zps5ec5c787.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010622-001_zps30f636d9.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/P1010624-001_zps32db4865.jpg)

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Tamer on July 18, 2013, 06:52:53 PM

My daughter just gave this two thumbs way up! It turned out great! Time to go get this on the front page first thing in the morning!.

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Ukko on July 19, 2013, 03:17:59 PM

Ahhh    :)

Hey Tamer! Thanks to your daughter for the double thumbs-up! She made me really happy!  0/

I work with kids almost every day in the school (I'm Art teacher) and they are always awesome!!


And thanks to all for the feedback  :)

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Tamer on July 19, 2013, 09:08:51 PM

LOL. She asked me when this was going to be in the toy store this evening. I told her it was a special project from an artist. I could see her wheels start turning. It would be so cool to see them do all the SW Characters this way. I think it would really hook in a few more gals.

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: The Willoughbian on July 19, 2013, 09:50:07 PM

Looks good. Smooth paints. I really dig the display stand.

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Ukko on September 19, 2013, 02:20:23 PM

I guys! Here is another custom I made for a client (Blackthorne. Yes, he's here in ISY too!!). It's a BAT figure from GI Joe, with leather jacket and bullet holes. And then, weathering paiting!

This BAT dude have seen better days  ;)


Enjoy!

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/Page_1_zps432d1056.jpg)

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Sjefke on September 19, 2013, 05:52:57 PM

Quote from: Ukko on September 19, 2013, 02:20:23 PM

I guys! Here is another custom I made for a client (Blackthorne. Yes, he's here in ISY too!!). It's a BAT figure from GI Joe, with leather jacket and bullet holes. And then, weathering paiting!

This BAT dude have seen better days  ;)


Enjoy!

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a518/Ukko_Etc/Custom%20Action%20Figures/Page_1_zps432d1056.jpg)

Love the BAT! :o   Did you fabricate that jacket?

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: BlackThorne on September 19, 2013, 07:07:07 PM

One of my favorites customs made by you. 0/

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Tamer on September 20, 2013, 03:01:47 AM

Looks good on our front page. Off to share on our facebook page.

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 20, 2013, 06:33:42 AM

Very cool and interesting take on the BAT.

Title: Re: Ukko´s Custom Figures
Post by: Ukko on September 22, 2013, 04:04:38 AM

Thanks !

This jacket is from Mutt, from Indiana Jones action figures. But the chest (with the t-shirt and the bullet holes) was made by me with epoxy clay.