Author Topic: Customjedi's Customs (updated figures - page 21) (Read 58924 times)

Tamer · « **Reply #300 on:** May 06, 2020, 05:23:46 AM »

Wow, definitely one great custom.

Off to the front pages.

Michiico · « **Reply #301 on:** May 06, 2020, 02:31:59 PM »

That Owen looks spot on, I dig the use of the soft goods as well!

Starchaser · « **Reply #302 on:** May 14, 2020, 09:15:37 PM »

What a great tip on the soft goods - really good choice. Owen looks fantastic.

customjedi · « **Reply #303 on:** May 31, 2020, 01:16:26 PM »

So glad that everyone liked Owen. I definitely wanted to do justice to Evergrey's amazing head sculpt.

Next up, some more soft goods work...

I like when my Cantina patrons can sit, so I pulled apart my latest project and began crafting a pattern.

I had some great fabric from Stan for the under tunic so I started crafting the over tunic.

My first fabric turned out not to be the best fit. So I went with a faux deer-suede.

The color was too brown so a paint bath was utilized to grey it down.

And now, M'iiyoom Onith can sit in the Cantina!

Tamer · « **Reply #304 on:** June 01, 2020, 06:56:04 AM »

I always love seeing the process folks go through to create. This is awesome. Glad it worked out. Thanks for sharing it.

Time to take it to the front pages.

Michiico · « **Reply #305 on:** August 07, 2020, 03:38:49 AM »

Well this is the way on how to use soft goods

You did a marvellous job on that figure, that's a big improvement! I like the detailed step by step guide by the way, that's really interesting to see.

Starchaser · « **Reply #306 on:** August 16, 2020, 07:59:47 PM »

Thanks for the excellent demonstration. The final product is really fantastic. I agree that its nice when a figure who sits can actually sit.

customjedi · « **Reply #307 on:** March 29, 2021, 04:41:36 PM »

I can't believe it's been almost a year since I completed anything. Meesa back!

Been working on the security droid kit from Hole in the Ground off and on (mostly off) for two years. I finally solved the issues I was having with it so I can call it done!

The dome was drilled out and a clear swizzle stick was used for the bulb. It works in a similar fashion as the old light pipe feature on some of the 1990s figures like the Jawas or 8D8. When lit from below, the sanded round ball illuminates.

I definitely need a better camera to capture the details in low light.

Tamer · « **Reply #308 on:** March 30, 2021, 02:34:59 AM »

Hey welcome back. Your droid looks great.

Off to share it on the front pages.

customjedi · « **Reply #309 on:** March 31, 2021, 04:19:16 PM »

Thanks, Tamer! I was pretty pleased with how this one ultimately turned out.

Starchaser · « **Reply #310 on:** March 31, 2021, 10:59:36 PM »

Love the light! The droid turned out great.

customjedi · « **Reply #311 on:** April 04, 2021, 01:28:29 PM »

Quote from: Starchaser on March 31, 2021, 10:59:36 PM

Love the light! The droid turned out great.

Thanks!

Next, a little work on Leia. Hasbro has done a better job with the braids/bun on previous figures. I transplanted the Saga Bespin Gown Leia braids onto the new Vintage Collection head. It feels a little more substantial.

Tamer · « **Reply #312 on:** April 05, 2021, 08:14:44 AM »

Very nice. Off to share this too.

Starchaser · « **Reply #313 on:** April 05, 2021, 10:32:53 PM »

Oh...now that's a great idea! It looks more screen accurate.

customjedi · « **Reply #314 on:** June 29, 2021, 11:13:52 AM »

I don't know if I shared the little ball light that I used on the security droid, but here is the light source that sits in the magnetized treads:

I've been doing a little experimenting with foam insulation board. I extended the Lars Homestead playset by creating a cover that slips over the base. The texture was achieved with cornmeal mixed into acrylic paint.

I've added a few figures as well...

One of the last things I worked on with our dear friend, Stan was Aunt Beru (I contributed the soft goods for the figures we put together).