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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Figures => Topic started by: kelcken on January 15, 2013, 04:45:30 PM

Title: Kelcken's customs: Kao Cen Darach
Post by: kelcken on January 15, 2013, 04:45:30 PM: A custom Darth Malgus and his elite personal bodyguards.
Title: A few more customs.
Post by: kelcken on January 15, 2013, 04:56:55 PM: Jedi Master Saesee Tiin custom along with a few randoms.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Tamer on January 15, 2013, 05:50:30 PM: Hello, welcome to ISY.

If these are your customs I need to move them into one of our busiest boards the custom figures thread. They look great.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on January 15, 2013, 07:09:24 PM: That would be great, I barely noticed that they weren't in the custom thread, and thanks!!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Mando Assasin on January 15, 2013, 07:40:12 PM: These are great!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on January 15, 2013, 09:03:57 PM: Quote from: Mando Assasin on January 15, 2013, 07:40:12 PM
These are great!

Thanks!!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: BlackThorne on January 16, 2013, 05:09:47 AM: Nice Jedis and armored Siths. = )
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 16, 2013, 07:11:23 AM: Hello and welcome to the Yards! Great looking figures and I moved this thread to the proper section for you.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on January 17, 2013, 08:08:16 AM: Outstanding work and A great first entry !!! look forward to seeing more.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: JediMerc on January 17, 2013, 10:36:02 AM: Just caught your Malgus on the fp; great look! I knew there was a use for all those extra Iron Man figs!

Welcome to the 'Yards!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: lucasclones on January 17, 2013, 01:56:23 PM: Awesome Malgus and i like the Wookie a lot as well. They all are looking great though. Welcome to the Yards!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on January 18, 2013, 12:57:09 AM: Thanks everyone!!

Here's a look at what my next project is going to be!!

I was originally going to use the base as an EPII clone, but have since decided to build it onto a microman frame, and have to wait until it gets in to begin. Super stoked for this one though, I love the way the Jedi Battle Lord's armor looks.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on January 18, 2013, 01:38:05 PM: Here's a few more older customs I have, hoping to start my next one soon!!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Clonehead on January 18, 2013, 07:33:30 PM: You have got alot of work there. That sniper commander is pretty awesome!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on January 18, 2013, 11:30:51 PM: Quote from: Clonehead on January 18, 2013, 07:33:30 PM
You have got alot of work there. That sniper commander is pretty awesome!

Thanks! That was one of the first ones that I've ever done, a few years back!

While I'm waiting for the materials to get in to do the Jedi Battle Lord, I decided to make one of the Sith Warriors from The "Hope" and "Deceived" trailers for SWTOR.

I'm using the 'GI Joe Wallace "Ripcord" Weems' body, and sculpting the armor using screenshots of the trailers. THe only bad thing is, they never give a super clear view.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on January 19, 2013, 03:46:38 PM: Here's the final result!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: JetpackBlues on January 19, 2013, 09:21:18 PM: That Sith warrior is bad ass. I need to get to figuring out sculpting and this guy is motivation enough to do so. Great stuff
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Tamer on January 20, 2013, 06:19:11 AM: Looks great to me. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on January 20, 2013, 06:56:28 AM: Another excellent figure . you hit this one out of the park great work !!!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Clonehead on January 20, 2013, 10:06:12 AM: Very impressive. I believe you have outdone yourself. I am going to put in a request for larger pics. I don't want to miss any detail.
Have you considered hosting your pictures?
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on January 20, 2013, 02:21:15 PM: Thanks everyone! ;D

And I've never really thought about hosting, I wouldn't even be sure where the best place to do it would be.

Here's some close up pictures of the Sith Warrior, I had forgotten to do the armor on the hands the first time around.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: CloneTroopr on January 20, 2013, 06:11:19 PM: Your Sith Warrior and my Jedi Guardian should get together and fight sometime... XP Great work!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: M4K3R1 on January 20, 2013, 06:28:34 PM: Hi, great work on the sith figures. Malgus and the Warrior look good.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on January 21, 2013, 12:41:33 PM: Thanks for all the feedback everybody!! Means a lot!

I was looking at the Malgus, and I decided I wanted the original forearms on him. After I switched them I realized the armor wasn't quite black, so I repainted the figure so it would match better, and also made a hood.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 22, 2013, 07:10:56 AM: Very nice work on that Sith Acolate!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Clonehead on January 23, 2013, 02:21:12 AM: yep, Malgus does look better. I use flikr to host my photos. It seems less qurky than photobucket.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on January 26, 2013, 09:30:55 PM: Was finally able to start my new project, the Jedi Battlelord!

Just a few initial sculpts, have to wait for it to dry and then I'll be able to clean them up and finish the rest of the body armor, then hopefully paint soon!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Tamer on January 27, 2013, 06:21:33 AM: Wow, that is some awesome sculpting. On the front page with your update.
Title: Kelcken's Jedi Battlelord
Post by: kelcken on January 27, 2013, 02:38:43 PM: And here is the finished figure, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on January 27, 2013, 02:43:20 PM: A few different poses
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Tamer on January 28, 2013, 05:05:51 AM: Yepper, knew it was gonna turn out nice. The final reveal is on the front page. I am really getting impressed with your sculpting work.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 28, 2013, 05:54:57 AM: Very nice work! That is a great looking Jedi!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on January 29, 2013, 07:28:28 AM: Quote from: Tamer on January 28, 2013, 05:05:51 AM
Yepper, knew it was gonna turn out nice. The final reveal is on the front page. I am really getting impressed with your sculpting work.
Quote from: Luke Sprywalker on January 28, 2013, 05:54:57 AM
Very nice work! That is a great looking Jedi!

Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on January 29, 2013, 10:17:48 AM: some awesome looking customs love them all
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on February 02, 2013, 11:58:57 PM: A smuggler based off of the 'Old Republic' game. Making figures from that series is probably my favorite, just so different from the Star Wars I grew up with!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on February 03, 2013, 12:08:49 AM: Also, I think I'm going to redo the Battlelord. The more I look at it, the more I feel like I rushed the project.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on February 03, 2013, 05:24:49 AM: Awesome work !!!!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Clonehead on February 03, 2013, 06:26:03 AM: I dont think that I have seen anybody try a figure for that character. Nice job!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Tamer on February 03, 2013, 08:09:37 AM: Nice, I like the make up of this one. On the front page.
Title: Jedi Battlelord Version 2
Post by: kelcken on February 03, 2013, 01:49:48 PM: Thanks everyone!!

I hope to do one after the smuggler from the trailer, and actually make it look like him, I just felt like doing a quick custom!

Here's a version 2 of the Battlelord. A new head, sanded down and smoothed out a lot of the armor, and gave him a new paint job. I really disliked the metallic green.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on February 03, 2013, 08:50:23 PM: I believe this to be the final result on the battlelord, one more head swap.
Title: Hunt for Grievous Arc Troopers
Post by: kelcken on May 08, 2013, 12:42:20 PM: I bought one of the Original Clone Wars "Hunt for Grievous" packs because it looked pretty cool.

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/TRUHunt4Grievous1_zps0f794578.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/TRUHunt4Grievous1_zps0f794578.jpg.html)

Unfortunately, after I got it I realized the three blue ARC Troopers have terrible articulation; swivel neck, elbows and legs, and ball jointed shoulders. That's it.

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1714_zps1f801f30.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1714_zps1f801f30.jpg.html)

So I decided to use the to make new ARC Troopers using newer clone trooper bodies, with better articulation.

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1715_zps0aa042c5.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1715_zps0aa042c5.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1717_zpsdc8ea343.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1717_zpsdc8ea343.jpg.html)

I want to recreate the battlepack entirely, and get one of the gunships that these ARC's used.

Also, a new update on the Jedi Battlelord; I've hade so many updates on it, but this is just a simple blackwash because I didn't like how the armor looked brand new and shiny.

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1718_zps71cfbb58.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1718_zps71cfbb58.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Tamer on May 09, 2013, 03:11:56 AM: Well I am running late on front page posting this morning, but I made time to get this one up there.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on May 09, 2013, 05:57:34 AM: another great update !!! well done
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on May 29, 2013, 10:53:40 PM: Just a quick custom, the Imperial Field Commander Retrax!

I still need to clean up the edges a little, but I just ran out of time tonight.

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1801_zpsfcb86079.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1801_zpsfcb86079.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1797_zpse0f70c8b.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1797_zpse0f70c8b.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1799_zps318fd384.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1799_zps318fd384.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Tamer on May 30, 2013, 03:50:05 AM: My comments are on the front page.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: ShamanLogRay on May 30, 2013, 06:09:27 AM: Oh yeah! I really like this guy! Looks a bit Judge like!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: DarthDrew on May 30, 2013, 06:56:41 AM: Nice work here, I love TOR customs! And the Field Commander is looking sharp, the helmet especially!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on May 31, 2013, 09:06:19 PM: Thanks everyone!

I've decided to start working on a new part of the EU, and make a part of the Grand Army of the Republic that is mostly unknown: Rostu's Renegades.

If you've followed any of the novel's Nick Rostu is from Huraan Kal, the same planet as Mace Windu. Mace went to his home planet in search of Jedi Council Member Depa Billaba. After his mission there was complete, Nick left the planet and ended up joining the Republic Army, as Mace had given him rank in the army, which was ratified by the Senate.

Anywho, this line (that I will update from time to time) will be of his unit, compromised of both clone troopers and other species.

First off, we have Nick Rostu!

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1856_zps12dd1018.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1856_zps12dd1018.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1857_zpsbb0460f8.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1857_zpsbb0460f8.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1858_zps2af0b956.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1858_zps2af0b956.jpg.html)

Next is Captain D'Sheer!
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1859_zps7241dcce.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1859_zps7241dcce.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1860_zps7e492ea0.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1860_zps7e492ea0.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1861_zps4d7871cf.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1861_zps4d7871cf.jpg.html)

This one is mostly just a repaint of a GI Joe Retaliation figure, but I like the way it turned out.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Tamer on June 01, 2013, 03:55:30 AM: Nice, time to go back to the front page.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on June 05, 2013, 03:04:34 PM: Thanks for the FP!

Some more additions to Rostu's Renegades!!

Rhythm Squad
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1901_zpse2babc2f.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1901_zpse2babc2f.jpg.html)

Rain- Squad Medic
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/Rain_zps710db607.jpg)[/URL[URL=http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1921_zps8883af77.jpg.html](http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1921_zps8883af77.jpg)[/URL[URL=http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1923_zps5892fd70.jpg.html](http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1923_zps5892fd70.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/Rain_zps710db607.jpg.html)

Thorn- Squad Leader
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/Thorn_zpsd19b260a.jpg)[/URL[URL=http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1935_zpsfb500318.jpg.html](http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1935_zpsfb500318.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/Thorn_zpsd19b260a.jpg.html)

Pry and Beater- Squad Demolition Team
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/PryampBeater_zpse7757ac7.jpg)[/URL[URL=http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1911_zpsbb64f249.jpg.html](http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1911_zpsbb64f249.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/PryampBeater_zpse7757ac7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on June 06, 2013, 08:02:27 PM: What do you guys think of the weathering on my clones? I think it looks good, but I would love some feedback. I really just dislike when clones or any sort of front lines trooper has little to no wear on their armor. It seems unlikely that they would have pristine armor.

Anyways, here are my Hunt for Greivous clones so far, let me know what you think!

Fordo and a Heavy Gunner (I disliked the gun that it had from the pack, so I switched)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1959_zps32ca3d89.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1959_zps32ca3d89.jpg.html)

Arc Trooper and Pilot #1
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1957_zps637e6372.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1957_zps637e6372.jpg.html)

Arc Trooper and Pilot #2
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1955_zps2c63f57f.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_1955_zps2c63f57f.jpg.html)

And my finished diorama can be viewed in the Diorama thread!!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: lostcauze501st on June 06, 2013, 08:46:30 PM: I think your weathering looks awesome. The diorama looks great as well and you definitely have some awesome poses goin on.

Your the first person I've seen attempt a Nick Rostu custom, he looks great. Is that the War Machine/Don Cheadle head?
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on June 06, 2013, 08:50:15 PM: Quote from: lostcauze501st on June 06, 2013, 08:46:30 PM
I think your weathering looks awesome. The diorama looks great as well and you definitely have some awesome poses goin on.

Your the first person I've seen attempt a Nick Rostu custom, he looks great. Is that the War Machine/Don Cheadle head?

Thanks!

And yes it is, I picked up a couple of War Machines a few months ago, and so the heads have just been lying around!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Tamer on June 07, 2013, 03:49:39 AM: Wow, nice update here too. Time to go this on the front page.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on June 07, 2013, 08:26:04 PM: Thanks for the FP!

I won't have anything new next week, vacation in Florida! ;D but I hope there are a lot of awesome updates!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: CHEWIE on June 09, 2013, 07:51:42 PM: That Rain Squad medic is awesome... I love the shield!!

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Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 11, 2013, 02:43:16 PM: Nice work on this collection of Clones!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: Tamer on June 12, 2013, 04:46:47 AM: Time to get this back on the front page.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: benjani_1976 on June 12, 2013, 05:25:14 AM: That's some nice looking weathering on the clones...........looks like they've been through the mixer,dio sets them off just right.
Well done
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on June 13, 2013, 11:22:27 AM: Quote from: CHEWIE on June 09, 2013, 07:51:42 PM
That Rain Squad medic is awesome... I love the shield!!

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Quote from: Luke Sprywalker on June 11, 2013, 02:43:16 PM
Nice work on this collection of Clones!

Quote from: Tamer on June 12, 2013, 04:46:47 AM
Time to get this back on the front page.
Quote from: benjani_1976 on June 12, 2013, 05:25:14 AM
That's some nice looking weathering on the clones...........looks like they've been through the mixer,dio sets them off just right.
Well done

Thanks everyone!!

For my next project (once I get home) I'm hoping to start on an Odan-Urr! Jedi Librarian of the Old Republic, on the planet Ossus!
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/Archaiclightsaber_zps27e45ee7.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/Archaiclightsaber_zps27e45ee7.jpg.html)

Can anyone recommend a good base to start from, or do you think I should just do a lot of sculpt work?
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: The Willoughbian on June 15, 2013, 06:21:21 AM: Well, If you want that shirtless look, I'd say try a Resolute Storm Shadow. Here is a link. http://www.yojoe.com/action/10/stormshadow38.shtml

As for the head, You may need to sculpt that.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on June 15, 2013, 11:24:20 PM: Quote from: The Willoughbian on June 15, 2013, 06:21:21 AM
Well, If you want that shirtless look, I'd say try a Resolute Storm Shadow. Here is a link. http://www.yojoe.com/action/10/stormshadow38.shtml

As for the head, You may need to sculpt that.

Thanks for the recommendation!

Any idea on how I can do the lightsaber? That's the part im definitely most unsure about.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: The Willoughbian on June 16, 2013, 05:35:20 AM: Yeah, those emitter guards are pretty sweet. Are you wanting the saber to light up, or just wanting to sculpt the hilt to look like the pic, or both?
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on June 16, 2013, 08:55:11 AM: Both would be great, Although I'm more focused on having it visually accurate!

I think Having it light up would be pretty sweet, especially since he has a tethered lightsaber.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: The Willoughbian on June 16, 2013, 10:57:14 AM: To get it to light up, start here. http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/through-hole/filter/Color,White,136,4627:LED_Package,3mm,18,166
Get the really bright ones and make sure you get 3mm (T-1) size.
These all are 3volt LEDs, which means that they will run on two AA or AAA batteries. You can also use two 1.5volt watch batteries. Don't run to much power to your LEDs, or you will burn them up.

Then read this tutorial. http://www.fighting118th.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52
It will give you a good introduction to LEDs if you need it.

This should get you started. It will be up to you, if you want to completely sculpt a new hilt, or modify one from your fodder bin. The first step, however, is getting the right LEDs.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: kelcken on August 22, 2013, 01:17:46 AM: Hey all! It's been a while. Summer's been crazy, I've been all over the country! Home for school now though, so back to customizing!

After a particularly devastating firefight, Major Nick Rostu has opted for hired help: A deadly trio of mercenaries, outfitted in advanced armor and stealth equipment.

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_2273_zpse0343b60.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_2273_zpse0343b60.jpg.html)

Captain Shas Y'Kluna- Assault and Demolition
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_2275_zps95db0846.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_2275_zps95db0846.jpg.html)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_2279_zpsf753f3b5.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_2279_zpsf753f3b5.jpg.html)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_2281_zps7f1bc0a5.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_2281_zps7f1bc0a5.jpg.html)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_2283_zps630ef2c7.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_2283_zps630ef2c7.jpg.html)

Hanoi- Scout Sniper
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_2285_zpsa810a547.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_2285_zpsa810a547.jpg.html)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_2289_zps37da505b.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_2289_zps37da505b.jpg.html)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_2291_zps4a0726fd.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_2291_zps4a0726fd.jpg.html)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_2293_zpsa3ecea9e.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_2293_zpsa3ecea9e.jpg.html)

(as an after thought, I wished that the helmet was removeable. Luckily, I had another Sora head lying around.)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_2311_zpsccb741cf.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_2311_zpsccb741cf.jpg.html)

Kriz Tahel- Cybertech
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_2295_zps45152ab8.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_2295_zps45152ab8.jpg.html)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_2297_zps1210ed2a.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_2297_zps1210ed2a.jpg.html)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_2299_zpse7349579.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_2299_zpse7349579.jpg.html)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_2301_zps603d73bc.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_2301_zps603d73bc.jpg.html)

Master Windu also decided to assign two Jedi to the unit to make it more effective, as well as ensure Nick's safety.

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_2313_zps559677e7.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/IMG_2313_zps559677e7.jpg.html)

Jedi Master Vaton Rish
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/37108cc7-3c74-4c3c-a8b8-9f037ca7e46d_zps5a1a89b5.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/37108cc7-3c74-4c3c-a8b8-9f037ca7e46d_zps5a1a89b5.jpg.html)

Padawan Tesoro Oyio
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/7cd5fede-642c-4747-bdb5-c0cef0fb02a8_zpsa9bd0778.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/7cd5fede-642c-4747-bdb5-c0cef0fb02a8_zpsa9bd0778.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Rostu's Renegades update
Post by: kelcken on August 24, 2013, 11:33:55 PM: Been wanting to do a custom using the Cesi "Doc" Eirress figure for a while, and I finally got my hands on one!

Bounty Hunter Telana Rios
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/ba33100950862cc8ed2be90e9d3b3ff6_zps2f1d267d.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/a3b6b946e330a02b77e8653f5d70a971_zpsbf59c923.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/9df92b3e06e6f8c74d407334d0656d7b_zps08030733.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/da20d1fdbfd5c44363ba85e54dccee78_zps7c5dc0c4.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/46c37005046448372e06bb8622a6379f_zpsf9aeae3b.jpg)

Some detail shots
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/1096752c8e9710012ba0db42e90db908_zps9beb03bd.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/7007365a6216c57d152384f2e71b9f01_zps9b25fa54.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/b4f4f82c3d9bbdd489ab6153b4c12678_zps071248c8.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/1d2be4002d852e0b3d40aee2547dc9e1_zps0765bf2a.jpg)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Telana Rios
Post by: Tamer on August 25, 2013, 01:35:35 PM: Nice. I like it. Time to go share.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Telana Rios
Post by: kelcken on August 25, 2013, 11:36:44 PM: Quote from: Tamer on August 25, 2013, 01:35:35 PM
Nice. I like it. Time to go share.
Thanks for the FP!

Going to try and do at least three new customs a week, to help me improve! Second of the week is Jedi Knight Skazine Trexo! Pretty much just a repaint of a Prince Xizor!

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/276df31ac2872521f55a591418bb4d4b_zpsb561cb49.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/d475a667464fbef6ea866a9080ff2091_zps94ddff63.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/0cb5649ae8f8e78413a8aa39a07c7ad0_zps08b91481.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/0bc179e43260feb786cc7fd0ffc74631_zpsdadf0cf4.jpg)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Skazine Trexo
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 26, 2013, 04:55:44 PM: Very nice group of customs you have posted recently! I too love Doc from Rogue Squadron, great figure. It is great that you want to create more figures to increase your skill set. I have one thought to offer, don't set a goal of 3 figures a week. Wanting to achieve this could make you rush your art, that will in turn decrease the quality and enjoyment of your time. In fact going at a slower pace and applying your paint in multiple thin layers will increase the quality as well. There are several techniques you can learn or if you have questions feel free to ask. Every one here is willing to help others. By the way, what brand/type of paints do you use?
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Skazine Trexo
Post by: kelcken on August 27, 2013, 01:05:28 PM: Quote from: Luke Sprywalker on August 26, 2013, 04:55:44 PM
Very nice group of customs you have posted recently! I too love Doc from Rogue Squadron, great figure. It is great that you want to create more figures to increase your skill set. I have one thought to offer, don't set a goal of 3 figures a week. Wanting to achieve this could make you rush your art, that will in turn decrease the quality and enjoyment of your time. In fact going at a slower pace and applying your paint in multiple thin layers will increase the quality as well. There are several techniques you can learn or if you have questions feel free to ask. Every one here is willing to help others. By the way, what brand/type of paints do you use?
that's a good point on not setting a goal. I use various brands of acrylic paints, generally either Anita's or apple barrel colors
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Skazine Trexo
Post by: kelcken on August 28, 2013, 06:46:30 PM: Recently read the KotOR comics, and I absolutely loved them, especially the characters. So I've decided to make some of them!

Dr. Demagol, Mandalorian Scientist

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/239dcbba09c8360b406a084944841b16_zpsce110ca7.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/d65eafd241a14252fa1145a1aec236bd_zpsee45832c.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/d45524675b4d39c9ddea6f37eaaea884_zps5333048e.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/ce2dafe6fc1994fb067b4465756e16ac_zps24ccf161.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/330aa3e061fa4700cd2d19812e61d438_zpscc407a00.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/5df5c6935eedfaa3f44b6de19fea7932_zpscae27fbb.jpg)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Dr. Demagol
Post by: Tamer on August 31, 2013, 07:15:55 AM: Wow, really like that new Mando. Off to share. I so need to get my hands on those same comics.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Dr. Demagol
Post by: kelcken on September 02, 2013, 01:43:02 AM: Some new editions to my KotOR Era, a Mandalorian and Republic Soldier!

Relay- Mandalorian scout sniper
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/f26174edcbfa4dda2bbd2b833a3faa93_zps50abdd6a.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/7cf2d1995b9fa5afd7db9a990c0a9799_zpsde72d69e.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/a7bce5b06ff4f4e06af50c6e3547b1e5_zps4563693a.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/ae2c84d9a2916147b3bdce17ecf827ee_zps16640046.jpg)

Lieutenant Kir Tye- Republic Soldier

(Not super happy with the helmet, and I've had some trouble with the yellow paint, it's not wanting to cover very well. Any ideas?)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/43c6ab2f0aaa4ff50bc49c46816fc10c_zpse077812c.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/8d952b982874533308d0f83d0496c894_zpsfa5c0354.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/34ec6428636889e9382fc799612c366c_zps079dc183.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/9511cf53deedd5c4dea6ac50fda38252_zps43cda266.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/3b69ad0d98365e7ef82e8751e63b7893_zpsc4efd47b.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/3263242d5cb066897fd0cfbd40a9bfd8_zps4ada5819.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/f0725e2e3c19bedc554a5ba0b872ee10_zpsf1badefd.jpg)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Some new KotOR additions
Post by: Tamer on September 03, 2013, 02:51:49 AM: I like that sniper. Off to share.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Some new KotOR additions
Post by: DarthDrew on September 03, 2013, 12:53:12 PM: Nice work, the Republic Soldier has to be my favorite of the lot. Everything from the armor to the weapons are spot on. for the helmet, try putting on more light coats of paint and see if that helps, if not you could always weather it or give it battle damage.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Some new KotOR additions
Post by: kelcken on September 05, 2013, 11:08:45 AM: Thanks guys!!

So here's another new Mandalorian. (I've been a little obsessed with them lately. ::) )

Obsidian- Special Forces
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/ee3edeba459a3ab3b9ce7f84a2c55aa6_zps229b7b84.jpg)

Light gear
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/064cc5850c13beb18c2e325346118ffa_zpsdf619d48.jpg)

Recon gear
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/a2eb3c8de8eaf3c220fb9b65b3f3c8f2_zpsaac5680a.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/656e6eb0d869e17023e983c1726d081e_zps5857a9eb.jpg)

Heavy Assault gear
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/b4fab8f15731d4183e99d7de51d2d6d9_zpsb7682e7b.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/f5ef5e29ccb7b002efdbcc65a6489019_zpsecacbf69.jpg)

I'm trying to find a way to get the straps on the back of The assault armor to be held in place, but haven't found one yet.

Also, I had picked up some of the rare earth magnets. I used them in the gauntlet, the back of the armor and sword sheath, and on the leg pouches.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Another KotOR Mandalorian
Post by: Mungo Baobab on September 07, 2013, 06:04:02 PM: Great work on this stuff. Keep up the great work!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Another KotOR Mandalorian
Post by: kelcken on September 13, 2013, 09:14:02 PM: Quote from: Mungo Baobab on September 07, 2013, 06:04:02 PM
Great work on this stuff. Keep up the great work!

Thanks!

A new custom Jarael from the KotOR comic series. I kind of want to do a custom head sculpt, but I need to get some new sculpting stuff to do that!
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/9124ffac7b8935d9e8746f4206fe7f5a_zps453232d1.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/0dd4804b8120cdfbae33334a95a4bd24_zpsf1690a94.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/01d06f44a05b1496abad559561d7c739_zps323cf41c.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/ce11a06a8c439fc403d353478985e629_zps88d79aef.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/606aa787d595de6348634f1be5fa2d8b_zps6e17f62e.jpg)

She uses Exar Kun's lightsaber in the last few comic, but I don't exactly want to spend $100+ on a figure just to have its lightsaber. So I made a custom one using some extra Episode 3 Anakin lightsabers (I have 6 or 7 extra :p).I like the way it turned out!
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/abc16bb1587263afb77b18931e31848b_zpsef06e8a4.jpg)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on September 14, 2013, 05:52:49 AM: For my next project (once I get home) I'm hoping to start on an Odan-Urr! Jedi Librarian of the Old Republic, on the planet Ossus!
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/Archaiclightsaber_zps27e45ee7.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/Archaiclightsaber_zps27e45ee7.jpg.html)

Can anyone recommend a good base to start from, or do you think I should just do a lot of sculpt work?

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Hey, I was just looking through your thread here. Good job! I see you were thinking of making an Odan-Urr figure. I can save you some time if you are interested I actually already sculpted Odan-Urr's species head. I have some cast plastic copies of it in stock now. If you are interested in one PM me.
Thanks, I-am-Boba-Fett

(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Custom%20Sculpts/b0d14774-f21d-4f1a-8071-12eeaf8a56b6.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/media/Custom%20Sculpts/b0d14774-f21d-4f1a-8071-12eeaf8a56b6.jpg.html)

(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Custom%20Sculpts/d627e134-406e-4598-9b9b-603ba004d5f8.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/media/Custom%20Sculpts/d627e134-406e-4598-9b9b-603ba004d5f8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Jarael from KotOR
Post by: kelcken on September 14, 2013, 08:34:02 AM: Quote from: I-am-Boba-Fett on September 14, 2013, 05:52:49 AM

Hey, I was just looking through your thread here. Good job! I see you were thinking of making an Odan-Urr figure. I can save you some time if you are interested I actually already sculpted Odan-Urr's species head. I have some cast plastic copies of it in stock now. If you are interested in one PM me.
Thanks, I-am-Boba-Fett

(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Custom%20Sculpts/b0d14774-f21d-4f1a-8071-12eeaf8a56b6.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/media/Custom%20Sculpts/b0d14774-f21d-4f1a-8071-12eeaf8a56b6.jpg.html)

(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Custom%20Sculpts/d627e134-406e-4598-9b9b-603ba004d5f8.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/media/Custom%20Sculpts/d627e134-406e-4598-9b9b-603ba004d5f8.jpg.html)

Thanks! And I am definitely interested in some of those headsculpts, PM sent!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Jarael from KotOR
Post by: Tamer on September 15, 2013, 08:47:29 AM: I like Jarael. Time to go to our pages.

Nice work on that custom saber too.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Jedi Battlelord
Post by: kelcken on November 09, 2013, 02:04:21 PM: I completely redid the Jedi Battlelord. The first one was sloppy and quite frankly disappointing! Here's an image for reference.
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/IMG_1718_zps71cfbb58.jpg)

Tore off all of the armor and started from the ground up. More accurate sculpt (with my own flair, of course.) and fresh paint.
Sculpted all of the armor and belt pieces this time around, and it took forever to get things close to symmetrical.

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/1eff57cb419bf0c53fa82e51e118682b_zps662e547e.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/5a06b6de36bdee98afe0ac42f35e33b2_zpsb8743b30.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/549987f9ac352e76f3ac3e75f8c165c0_zps96959b51.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/e829c1eecd39e75799c21faa1be833df_zps5e648d8f.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/924045b17ee74f0d4e1cf0b7099e10c7_zps9a27cd5e.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/603401c4d6c2fe9e3e0791096666f8e7_zpsa10f4a90.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/c20113cd18ad215db09c46b1aeee0050_zps9c9d3f79.jpg)

Anything you think I could improve on? I would love some constructive criticism!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Jedi Battlelord- Reborn
Post by: Tamer on November 10, 2013, 04:13:15 AM: Looks better to me and I think it will look good on the front page.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Jedi Battlelord- Reborn
Post by: kelcken on November 12, 2013, 10:21:37 AM: Thanks for the FP Tamer!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Jedi Battlelord- Reborn
Post by: Tamer on November 12, 2013, 01:33:36 PM: Quote from: kelcken on November 12, 2013, 10:21:37 AM
Thanks for the FP Tamer!

You are welcome.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Jedi Battlelord- Reborn
Post by: hemble on November 15, 2013, 05:17:56 PM: Very nicely done on the Battlelord mate.

Ron
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Buff Battlelord and Darth Malgus' Guard 2.0
Post by: kelcken on December 18, 2013, 08:24:21 PM: Quote from: hemble on November 15, 2013, 05:17:56 PM
Very nicely done on the Battlelord mate.

Ron

Thanks Ron!

Here's another Battlelord. I had this extra Rock laying around for ages, then finally got an idea for how to use it!

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/a6dc147bc09d0ea3763398396392b1f8_zps7b87f18b.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/b5f7852700fdd0a6ec7b08ffa289bff3_zps1c0e14fb.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/16abedbfb9b26a1c3b2e30a0b6e7b953_zps664fd3ce.jpg)

Also! I redid Darth Malgus' Personal Guard. I think they turned out way better.

Original:
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/6e7d7d581a20409f047a2d5be5339388_zpsf193a5b3.jpg)

Revisited(clockwise from top left):
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/a77bc71dbecbba38546750b04444dc01_zpsfdcc1f04.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/2a516d77621e56fbd120bd4408b4170c_zps87095cd0.jpg)

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/d3fdaea7821fb28fabfa19e02cf4b8ce_zpsc711153c.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/0a6242b23729ff52d46b4f51bfd57b72_zps19f4e7da.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/4ca5feb0a65fadcc0f9de98980d65ea5_zpsba6bdbeb.jpg)

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/e329682aed7ba4ef9b5fe17b906cf754_zpsb7c629d1.jpg)

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/738e1cbd74b9188f20a4dd8511ab7fcc_zpsab2ac707.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/fb07edb9dc1688fae7ef5378690b15aa_zps1fc78808.jpg)

Let me know what you think!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Second Battlelord and Updated Malgus' Guard
Post by: Tamer on December 19, 2013, 03:33:22 AM: They look good. Off to share.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Second Battlelord and Updated Malgus' Guard
Post by: Clonehead on December 19, 2013, 10:40:16 AM: Bad to the bone! Awesome work there!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Second Battlelord and Updated Malgus' Guard
Post by: kelcken on January 01, 2014, 08:46:36 PM: Thanks guys! I really enjoyed those last few.

This next one is probably one of my better done ones, even though I've only worked on it for a few hours. I had been wanting to make this for a while, just never had any inspiration until I saw some figures that would be perfect!

May I present, Gran Jedi Master Maks Leem from "Yoda: Dark Rendezvous." She was on a mission escorting master Yoda to Vjun before she was killed by Asajj Ventress.

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/88f3ff08362b5e0b0b006050f102a6ef_zpsb0b369e5.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/2d778d7cb649ee8442b4a4f647c800b8_zps2bd7414d.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/57ce9c0552cbbfd18543961d4157a5f8_zps2bc0b331.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/ca7b9839931b578248f8cf458c575a90_zps84a4152f.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/0a7499c57c9549d03df132c1f3b6aecf_zps503ec3be.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/8ff51cbba4a3086b6583750e49e641f1_zps6792d07e.jpg)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Maks Leem
Post by: Tamer on January 02, 2014, 03:48:26 AM: I like her. Off to the front page.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Maks Leem
Post by: Sjefke on January 02, 2014, 06:11:14 AM: Cool. What's her recipe? Do I recognize Mawhonic's head and feet or is that the Gran Republic Senator whose name escapes me.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Maks Leem
Post by: kelcken on January 02, 2014, 09:01:08 AM: Quote from: Sjefke on January 02, 2014, 06:11:14 AM
Cool. What's her recipe? Do I recognize Mawhonic's head and feet or is that the Gran Republic Senator whose name escapes me.

Thanks guys!

And the recipe:
Mawhonics head and feet (good call, Sjefke)
AOTC Aayla Secura torso
TCW Mace Windu legs and robe (the edition with the Jango Fett helmet, it has better articulation)
Movie Heroes Queen Amidala outer robe and arms (the arms were originally only swivel, so I grabbed some ball joint ones out of my extras and shaped them together)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Maks Leem
Post by: Sjefke on January 02, 2014, 03:56:12 PM: Quote from: kelcken on January 02, 2014, 09:01:08 AM

...... and arms (the arms were originally only swivel, so I grabbed some ball joint ones out of my extras and shaped them together)

Do you have pics of that process on this or another project?
Thanks
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Bo Katan
Post by: kelcken on March 06, 2014, 07:15:38 PM: This is an update of one of the figures I did for the Clone Wars customs contest: Bo Katan

First, my favorite shot. ;D
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/5218d524b2e644aae6d3c15f6e329d41_zps58bfcc1e.jpg)

Now some detail shots with Vibro-knife extended.
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/e7064fb184bca625b8e600b1b3e419d4_zpsa123157b.jpg)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/4028c9c56cada72b87a973fdcc2b0789_zps32a5d779.jpg)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/cf782a919089348540ef73fb068a561f_zpsd56d817c.jpg)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/142819c855d8db5600a7c509c5986678_zps4ef30a53.jpg)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/89f9baf71b9dc1e938074751c0561f82_zps1e86698c.jpg)

And some action poses.
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/730888b1ef5d3387df5db3eafd17d656_zpsf4d6920a.jpg)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/85617a25bfd673bfe8c5d1a65106bb72_zps1c352acc.jpg)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/5f7b3ff3a2fa6c95bdb5f4fa5b60a8aa_zps99fe85e8.jpg)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/554cbe93a164832d6c7d625b8bcb6117_zps0d256afa.jpg)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/8d790be6ca06cdc47064930dec2be063_zpsec1b19f8.jpg)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/76e29d604793102e9592c7f2ca414a47_zps5e87e70e.jpg)(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/99b2e482a460a295e7a63d14c34439a3_zpsf5dea795.jpg)

Some additional accessories.

Macro-binoculars
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/cd2378809b4249ac2d027019b120d59c_zpsb087f3b7.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/5cf837ebd52d026b6a66720e24259801_zpsa89c6ae8.jpg)

Tactical Datapad
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/a493d2df66fb719b14ffe973d9510d53_zps13c43473.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/c4e84d4187bd770a59f99eec6a569034_zpsc65f51cd.jpg)

Oxygen Filtration system w/ land mines
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/ac56f4877e6b1ff792ab7c2e600d3c55_zps0707842c.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/8596d5e63bf1c3563697970b31b4ccc2_zps90cf8e87.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/39ada8a7c5b9ef9e0ff809733a2f543a_zps8b4866eb.jpg)

Grappling Hook
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/ca01dce497eeec9c3a12e766d258bf20_zps870e835f.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/ec9a2470a49cd14f4e98f38102acffd9_zps19afd26a.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/bd4cd67508e97b2269c7ba7d0db2a54c_zps50fa4759.jpg)

I used magnets in the belt and back to attach the air tank, jet pack, and the other accessories.
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/9e1aee521d1ddb13cfc62b7d84b2acbb_zpsbb60ea19.jpg)

The grappling hook is attached with some pins that are stuck through the plastic and fit into holes into the left gauntlet.
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/c62ca99e23da38f4133fd8f37125e056_zpsdf8dd7a6.jpg)

This one was a ton of fun. Let me know what you think!

Quote from: Sjefke on January 02, 2014, 03:56:12 PM
Quote from: kelcken on January 02, 2014, 09:01:08 AM

...... and arms (the arms were originally only swivel, so I grabbed some ball joint ones out of my extras and shaped them together)

Do you have pics of that process on this or another project?
Thanks

Sorry, I don't! But basically I cut each section of arm in complimentary angles to each other, and then glued them together and hid the seem with some clay/paint.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Updated Bo Katan
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on March 06, 2014, 09:32:12 PM: Great looking Gran Jedi! Bo Katan looks cool too. Nice use of what I believe is either a Microman Catwoman or Batgirl body for your Bo Katan.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Updated Bo Katan
Post by: Tamer on March 07, 2014, 06:22:51 AM: Kelcken you are reminding me I need to go see the new TCW with this update. Off to share.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Updated Bo Katan
Post by: Sjefke on March 07, 2014, 07:55:46 AM: Thanks Kelken

Nice Bo Kataan. What scale is she and what base figure did you use? From the shape of the legs, I would have said MU X-23 sculpt, but there are screws below her butt :-X( down, you dirty minded animals ! ). The wrists are also ball jointed and the elbows look double hinged, wile the knees look like simple ball joits. I cant place it.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Updated Bo Katan
Post by: kelcken on March 07, 2014, 08:21:31 AM: Thanks guys!

Quote from: Sjefke on March 07, 2014, 07:55:46 AM
Thanks Kelken

Nice Bo Kataan. What scale is she and what base figure did you use? From the shape of the legs, I would have said MU X-23 sculpt, but there are screws below her butt :-X( down, you dirty minded animals ! ). The wrists are also ball jointed and the elbows look double hinged, wile the knees look like simple ball joits. I cant place it.
.

I-am-Boba-Fett nailed it, it is a microman Catwoman body, 1:18 scale. The wrists are actually just swivel, but the hands have a hinge in them. It comes with about 10 interchangeable hands. Knees are also double hinged, with a swivel up by the hip. You can usually find microman action figures at around $20 on eBay, they are my favorite to use because they have great articulation.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Updated Bo Katan
Post by: Clonehead on March 07, 2014, 10:47:13 AM: Very sweet work up on this one. Love all of the accessories.
That is some killer articulation on that figure.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Odan-Urr and Exar Kun!
Post by: kelcken on July 04, 2014, 09:29:46 PM: Customs from the latest contest!

Odan-Urr and Exar Kun

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/e014aea80ce452e0a16190c7e1bc1622_zpscbc29e62.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/f3dbf2b78476f96fff0be9516c8f7ee1_zpsc0385390.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/feebd32f0e27e355c14b0a1de185cc59_zpsca3e1831.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/8b277dfed76ce9bc5cc101d9f93c23ff_zps16135210.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/74f53f396abdececa7c7d06c0b2de2bd_zps3f201537.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/aa09a397ea3d4ef366f71e3c024c1874_zps455785e6.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/6c1c89a42dd8099663a4931791855aa6_zps1fe54e03.jpg)

Main Reference photos
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/379287dc70e0f7e374ebb3ff26955659_zps240b3857.jpg)

Both figure are made using Takara Microman bases, which have outstanding articulation.

I sculpted or made all of the armor and clothing.

On Odan-Urr, the head and both feet are completely sculpted.

I used a Darth Bane head on Exar Kun, and sculpted the hair on. This was my first attempt at sculpting hair, and I think it turned out well.

Let me know what you think!!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Odan-Urr and Exar Kun!
Post by: Tamer on July 05, 2014, 03:44:22 PM: Now this just looks fantastic. What an epic fight scene. Off to share.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Odan-Urr and Exar Kun!
Post by: krztfr on July 05, 2014, 03:46:21 PM: looks good where did the double blade lightsaber come from? is it a sculpt also?
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Odan-Urr and Exar Kun!
Post by: kelcken on July 05, 2014, 04:21:37 PM: Thanks for the compliments!

The saber is from two episode 3 Anakin sabers. I trimmed the hilts down and glued them together, then sculpted a little on top of them so that they would fit in the microman hands(they are a little oversized.)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Odan-Urr and Exar Kun!
Post by: halnarthax87 on July 05, 2014, 04:32:46 PM: That Bo-Katan is off the hook! An expression I've never used before... but apparently that was the phrase that came to mind. The others are awesome too.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Odan-Urr and Exar Kun!
Post by: kelcken on July 06, 2014, 08:12:51 AM: Thanks Hal! I'm not sure I've ever used it either, but I appreciate it nonetheless!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Odan-Urr and Exar Kun!
Post by: Starchaser on July 10, 2014, 11:58:50 PM: The Tales of the Jedi figures are great. I've always wanted to try my hand at an Odan Urr. The head sculpt is great. I love the graphic you used to develop Exar Kun. Hasbro should take notes.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Odan-Urr and Exar Kun!
Post by: kelcken on July 18, 2014, 11:00:41 PM: Wow, thanks for the compliments, Starchaser. Means a lot! I just finished reading the Tales of the Jedi comics the other day, they were great.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Odan-Urr and Exar Kun!
Post by: Tamer on July 19, 2014, 06:26:22 AM: This character Odan-Urr you guys are making is making me want to find those comics myself!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Odan-Urr and Exar Kun!
Post by: DarthSinister on July 20, 2014, 10:22:31 AM: That's the best Odan-Urr head sculpt I've ever seen. Great Job!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Odan-Urr and Exar Kun!
Post by: kelcken on July 22, 2014, 03:21:24 PM: Tamer, you should definitely look into them. They're great!

And thanks DarthSinister, means a lot! That was my first attempt at sculpting a head, glad that you like it. :)

Here's a Jacen Solo I made a while back, I just forgot to post him.

The head is one of the comic pack Luke heads, with a little bit of extra hair sculpted on. I plan on either buying a Jacen solo and using that head, or trying to sculpt a better one.
The body was a Winter Soldier, and the cape is from the Concept Art Ki-Adi-Mundi.

This is what I imagined the GAG (Galactic Alliance Guard) uniform looking like when I read the Legacy of the Force series. Jacen was the head of the Guard, and eventually started wearing the uniform instead of traditional Jedi robes. Hope you like him!

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/5c74ffa3cdaad6e3f7333da38b39d0df_zps2f60c661.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/5c74ffa3cdaad6e3f7333da38b39d0df_zps2f60c661.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/36be8cb6faed3bce3eb1c418bcf3807d_zps10d42d68.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/36be8cb6faed3bce3eb1c418bcf3807d_zps10d42d68.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/d9faa144f79d817cd829f591699b8ca8_zps3e668694.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/d9faa144f79d817cd829f591699b8ca8_zps3e668694.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/b2b74a9c009c61882c4b556845ea6b64_zps3a9e4486.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/b2b74a9c009c61882c4b556845ea6b64_zps3a9e4486.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/a2dee33dcac763d05a7dc10fc74f72cb_zpsdf7e0a66.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/a2dee33dcac763d05a7dc10fc74f72cb_zpsdf7e0a66.jpg.html)

Playing around with a bunch of different filters I came up with this image, and loved it. It really kind of symbolizes how Jacen is in the books.
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/38f24024f7ddc7bd4b14501a3948bb91_zpsa8b91677.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/38f24024f7ddc7bd4b14501a3948bb91_zpsa8b91677.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: GAG Jacen Solo
Post by: smeagol92055 on July 22, 2014, 03:37:44 PM: That is magnificent! The different hair completely changes the way his face looks. Great job on the entire piece! He looks menacing, distant, and cold. Bloody perfect.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: GAG Jacen Solo
Post by: bdc41866 on July 22, 2014, 05:36:59 PM: You sir are a true artist. Love that interpretation of Darth Cadeus
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: GAG Jacen Solo
Post by: bdc41866 on July 22, 2014, 05:40:08 PM: We share a love of SWTOR too...message me what server you are on perhaps we can play or PVP
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: GAG Jacen Solo
Post by: Tamer on July 23, 2014, 05:07:16 AM: Great Jacen. Time for the front page.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: GAG Jacen Solo
Post by: Starchaser on July 26, 2014, 11:12:32 PM: I really like your rendering of Jacen. The use of the Luke head is clever (especially considering the price of Jacen figures!?!). I would love to see the outcome of your attempt at sculting a new head.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: GAG Jacen Solo
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on July 28, 2014, 02:44:15 AM: Great work!
Another good example how useful Marvel figures are for Star Wars custom figures.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Exar Kun update
Post by: kelcken on September 03, 2014, 12:26:29 PM: Thanks for all of the kind words! It means a lot.

Unfortunately, I've been out of town for around a month, and was not able to do anything. Since I've gotten back, however, I do have a small update!

Exar Kun's saber hilts were too small to stay in the microman hands, so I sculpted around the originals! They use magnets to connect together, to the blades, and the to the belt. I did not use any reference images, just sculpted what I thought would look good. Let me know what you think!

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/3525d9be36ce64970a392c9510716181_zps0e183bb6.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/20d0bec038c8f9cd90a72b58a52bffa0_zps1d8e2e3a.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/21101bd6572af98fb4d5dd83ca27f0d7_zps0240d3cc.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/077ec11ab5accfe292c9aa2ce7b4b09f_zpsbb203dcc.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/a4c1cde1c972fbada66cd88e4d034a10_zpsb69179f3.jpg)

Sorry for the image quality, I don't have a digital camera, and my phone camera has a problem with focusing on smaller details.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Exar Kun update
Post by: Hanzo_the_Razor on September 03, 2014, 04:54:05 PM: I like a lot.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Exar Kun update
Post by: Tamer on September 04, 2014, 03:05:57 AM: Oh yeah, a great way to connect those sabers.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Darth Malgus
Post by: kelcken on May 07, 2016, 10:54:41 PM: Hello all! It's been a while. I moved states, and haven't found the time do anything until this last month!
It's good to be back.

Anyways, here's a new Darth Malgus I made. He's going to a part of a SWTOR line I'm working on.

I sculpted everything except for the shoulders, chestpiece, belt, and knees. The head was purchased from I-am-Boba-Fett.

Sculpted on a microman body, I cannot recommend them enough for other customizers. The articulation is phenomenal, and the frame is small enough that you can almost sculpt from a blank slate.

Let me know what you think!

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/B46354D1-157C-4132-B636-0AE336301457_zpsbpr43zsp.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/B46354D1-157C-4132-B636-0AE336301457_zpsbpr43zsp.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/276D2D06-0AE5-4A01-95B0-A242EBA2F356_zpsqwvyg4ry.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/276D2D06-0AE5-4A01-95B0-A242EBA2F356_zpsqwvyg4ry.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/81E11524-869A-47D6-8D55-F21CC8BE111D_zpsmdt4oo9w.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/81E11524-869A-47D6-8D55-F21CC8BE111D_zpsmdt4oo9w.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/0A8ECA5E-8511-4A28-90E4-1FAA81748D95_zpsbeniu8oi.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/0A8ECA5E-8511-4A28-90E4-1FAA81748D95_zpsbeniu8oi.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/C9F068AB-B6BF-4214-9690-940A50105C79_zpspfyghxn4.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/C9F068AB-B6BF-4214-9690-940A50105C79_zpspfyghxn4.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/DDFC2FD0-3CDC-499B-B7AC-4AFF2E3FB3EF_zpsizmrots8.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/DDFC2FD0-3CDC-499B-B7AC-4AFF2E3FB3EF_zpsizmrots8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Darth Malgus Returns
Post by: jon_k on May 07, 2016, 11:20:58 PM: Malgus looks great! What is this microman body you're endorsing? I may be in the minority, but I haven't heard of this before.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Darth Malgus Returns
Post by: kelcken on May 07, 2016, 11:39:21 PM: Quote from: jon_k on May 07, 2016, 11:20:58 PM
Malgus looks great! What is this microman body you're endorsing? I may be in the minority, but I haven't heard of this before.

It's made by Takara, but I don't believe they are manufactured anymore. You can find them on eBay for around $15-$30. Kind of expensive, but well worth the price.

They usually come with 10 interchangeable hands, and the articulation is incredible. You can get some crazy good poses with a little bit of patience and some balancing!

And thanks for the compliments, I appreciate it!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Darth Malgus Returns
Post by: Tamer on May 08, 2016, 05:43:59 AM: Wow, now that is the way to come back! The eyes are fantastic! So piercing! Off to share.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Darth Malgus Returns
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on May 08, 2016, 10:21:04 AM: That's some great detailed work !
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Darth Malgus Returns
Post by: kelcken on May 09, 2016, 08:23:53 PM: Thanks for the kind words and the front page!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Darth Malgus Returns
Post by: AjuntaPall on May 10, 2016, 02:07:40 PM: Great job on Darth Malgus. Spot on!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Darth Malgus Returns
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on May 11, 2016, 07:30:40 AM: Thanks for the shout out for where you got the Darth Malgus no mask resin cast head. Your figure looks cool. Nice use of a Microman body in it.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Darth Malgus Returns
Post by: kelcken on May 12, 2016, 03:33:30 PM: Quote from: I-am-Boba-Fett on May 11, 2016, 07:30:40 AM
Thanks for the shout out for where you got the Darth Malgus no mask resin cast head. Your figure looks cool. Nice use of a Microman body in it.
Of course! And thank you for a nice head sculpt.

Quote from: AjuntaPall on May 10, 2016, 02:07:40 PM
Great job on Darth Malgus. Spot on!

Thank you! He's definitely one of my favorite SWTOR characters.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Darth Malgus Returns
Post by: Starchaser on May 16, 2016, 06:21:31 PM: Really nice job on Malgus. He looks great!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Darth Malgus Returns
Post by: kelcken on June 08, 2016, 07:11:43 PM: Quote from: Starchaser on May 16, 2016, 06:21:31 PM
Really nice job on Malgus. He looks great!
Thanks! I appreciate it!

And here's a teaser for my next project ;)

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/B4651201-B1A5-4136-AB88-3018D4FE5259_zpshbphbpyj.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/kelcken/media/B4651201-B1A5-4136-AB88-3018D4FE5259_zpshbphbpyj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Teaser
Post by: Blizzard Force on June 09, 2016, 01:44:47 AM: Wow...that Malgus looks really nice, great job! :)
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Teaser
Post by: Tamer on June 10, 2016, 04:31:27 AM: Can't wait to see what that turns into.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Kao Cen Darach
Post by: kelcken on January 06, 2021, 03:13:44 PM: Happy New Year everyone!

It has been over four years since I've been here! That's wild.

My apologies for the extended absence. I moved states, and all of my stuff was packed up in boxes. I hadn't thought of it in years, up until I found it a few weeks ago!

Now that that's out of the way, here%u2019s Kao Cen Darach!

He's one of my favorite character designs, and it was a ton of fun working on him. Let me know what you think!

(https://i.ibb.co/qrpmJRy/KCD1a.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Nx47tKy/KCD2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/pZXgsNC/KCD3a.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/985Sp30/KCD3.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/x6C23sc/KCD4.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/7kmLBy2/KCD5.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/X35yn2g/KCD7.jpg)

This was the last thing left as a teaser, and it's good to finally have him finished.

I haven't done anything like this in almost 4 years, so I definitely have a lot of ground to recover, but all things considered I'm thrilled with how he turned out!

He%u2019s built onto a Takara Microman frame, using a Don Cheadle War Machine head, and a random robe I had in my parts bag.

I hand sculpted all of the body armor onto the frame, horns onto the head, made magnetic hand guards that can be swapped to any of the 6 hands for each side, and sculpted a saber hilt around a paper clip.

(https://i.ibb.co/r7S2hs5/KCD1.jpg)

Saber hilt is attached magnetically to both the belt and the blade.

I painted it using Testor%u2019s enamel paints(going to need some touch ups, I'd never done enamels before), and all of the sculpting was done with Aves Fixit Sculpt epoxy. After painting, I realized how much more sanding work and clean up I could have done on the armor, which I'll be more mindful of in the future!

Here are some work in progress pictures for reference!

(https://i.ibb.co/Fq0Htrf/WIP0.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Nxyd5wh/WIP1.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/kyg9hTt/WIP2.jpg)

I'm glad to be back, and have lots more in store!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Kao Cen Darach
Post by: Tamer on January 07, 2021, 03:04:39 AM: First off welcome back. I am glad to see you are back to customzing after four years!

Back on the front pages with this great creation.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Kao Cen Darach
Post by: Sjefke on January 09, 2021, 07:06:13 AM: Amazing sculpt work!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Kao Cen Darach
Post by: kelcken on January 11, 2021, 03:12:43 AM: Thanks, Tamer! Glad to be back!

And thank you, Sjefke! I want to do a couple more of them at some point, in a few different colors, so hopefully they get better over time!
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Kao Cen Darach
Post by: Starchaser on January 11, 2021, 09:37:42 PM: Wow! Its so nice to see you back again. your Darach turned out really well. I think using the Cheadle head was a great idea. Fabulous scuplt work.
Title: Re: Kelcken's customs: Kao Cen Darach
Post by: kelcken on January 13, 2021, 11:52:55 AM: Thanks for the kind words, Starchaser! Glad to be back! :)