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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Figures => Topic started by: krash_override on July 04, 2013, 09:47:37 PM

Title: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on July 04, 2013, 09:47:37 PM: Hey,
New to The Yards, figured I'd throw these up for some constructive criticism. Been customizing for a little under a year now and have a couple figs under my belt. Here is the first custom I ever did, Fonzie the Monkey.
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Post by: krash_override on July 04, 2013, 09:50:35 PM: A couple more from photos that I had available....
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Post by: krash_override on July 04, 2013, 09:51:23 PM: Leftover fodder turned into this....
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Post by: krash_override on July 04, 2013, 09:52:30 PM: My first attempt at Smurf Hulk...
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Post by: wraithnine on July 05, 2013, 01:15:16 AM: love em mate ! very off the wall sort of like Terminator meets Animals of Farthing Wood lol
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Post by: Tamer on July 05, 2013, 07:01:13 AM: Wow, those are some awesome builds. Off to the front page to welcome you properly!
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Post by: krash_override on July 05, 2013, 07:39:59 AM: Quote from: Tamer on July 05, 2013, 07:01:13 AM
Wow, those are some awesome builds. Off to the front page to welcome you properly!

Wow! Thank you Tamer, that means a lot!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on July 05, 2013, 07:40:58 AM: Quote from: wraithnine on July 05, 2013, 01:15:16 AM
love em mate ! very off the wall sort of like Terminator meets Animals of Farthing Wood lol

Haha, thanks Wraithnine!
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Post by: The Willoughbian on July 05, 2013, 09:24:13 AM: Hysterical! I'm always a fan of bizarre custom figures. This stuff is off the wall.
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Post by: TK6540 on July 05, 2013, 09:44:19 AM: Hey these are quite awesome!
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Post by: krash_override on July 05, 2013, 10:15:16 AM: Thank you all for such an awesome welcome!
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Post by: darthstreams on July 05, 2013, 01:50:31 PM: Welcome to the yards krash override or should I call you zero cool? Great looking customs, where'd you get that guitar from? Is it 1/18th scale?
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on July 05, 2013, 02:10:56 PM: Quote from: darthstreams on July 05, 2013, 01:50:31 PM
Welcome to the yards krash override or should I call you zero cool? Great looking customs, where'd you get that guitar from? Is it 1/18th scale?

Thanks darthstreams
Either is fine Haha! I carried over my Instagram name, Cereal Killer was already taken LOL.

I ripped the guitar off of a cheap Elvis Presley ornament I found at a flea market. Made a cast, and there it was. The tuning knobs didn't mold too well, but it works none-the-less. It fits a 3 3/4 inch figure well, so 1:18th to 1:16 is about the right scale.
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Post by: darthstreams on July 05, 2013, 02:56:10 PM: Cool man, thanks. Kinda makes me wanna do up the cast of that movie, was one of my faves growing up.
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Post by: krash_override on July 05, 2013, 08:51:55 PM: Quote from: darthstreams on July 05, 2013, 02:56:10 PM
Cool man, thanks. Kinda makes me wanna do up the cast of that movie, was one of my faves growing up.

Same here, I remember seeing it in the theater! I've been making a mental note of how I can custom the main characters as well...I've got a Lady Jay that is perfect for Acid Burn, and the Burn Out from that Big Bad Toystore Dreadnok 7 pack would be perfect for Lord Nikon. I have a head that may work for Crash and Cereal with a little sculpting on my part...I so many irons in the fire haha.
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Post by: Jedi Minstrel on July 07, 2013, 07:13:34 AM: SMURF HULK SMASH! Very Cool Custom!
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Post by: krash_override on July 07, 2013, 07:30:05 PM: Thanks Jedi Minstrel
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Post by: krash_override on July 07, 2013, 07:35:31 PM: I dont like limiting myself to one kind of custom, and am always looking for ways to progress the artform. I saw this a while back done by someone else and wanted to have a go at it.
Totally butchered the nozzle while fitting it, but learned a lot. Next attempt shall be better....

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5510/9236856576_4a7c377af8.jpg)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on July 09, 2013, 07:59:47 PM: simple, yet effective.
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Post by: krash_override on July 09, 2013, 08:11:11 PM: Quote from: Jedi Minstrel on July 09, 2013, 07:59:47 PM
simple, yet effective.
Thanks man, I may need to think about working this into a 3 3/4 fig...its a neat look
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Post by: Clonehead on July 10, 2013, 03:08:27 AM: Interesting stuff. Welcome aboard! I thought the guitar turned out alright.
Try adding some thin paper flash around the thin bits of the master part to promote resin flow and air bubble egress and trim around the thin bits of the resulting cast part.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on July 11, 2013, 07:58:46 PM: Still have a little ways to go on Aya here, but figured I would post how far she's came.

Here's how she started. The base used was a Marvel Universe Mystique. I ditched the stock head in favor of cast Asajj Ventress
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2873/9264414979_09b8e4b401.jpg)

Work in progress.
Sculpting armor.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5507/9264414889_4f20f7c38d.jpg)

I decided to use an Iron Man head as a base guide for her helmet.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/9267189642_78457bb202.jpg)

All pieced together
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2821/9264415139_eef3f9830c.jpg)

Detail
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2835/9267189772_b59ac91edf.jpg)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: koth on July 12, 2013, 04:06:25 AM: Nice work
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Post by: Tamer on July 12, 2013, 07:58:32 AM: Quote from: koth on July 12, 2013, 04:06:25 AM
Nice work

I agree. back on the fp and on our fb page.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on July 13, 2013, 09:56:44 PM: Quote from: koth on July 12, 2013, 04:06:25 AM
Nice work

Thank you Koth!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on July 13, 2013, 09:58:14 PM: Quote from: Tamer on July 12, 2013, 07:58:32 AM
Quote from: koth on July 12, 2013, 04:06:25 AM
Nice work

I agree. back on the fp and on our fb page.

Thank you Tamer!!! that means A LOT! I appreciate the positive vibes!
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Post by: JediMerc on July 14, 2013, 05:29:11 AM: Nice sculpt work on Aya! Nice, smooth appearance and proportions. You've definitely got some eclectic stuff here that is pretty cool; I'm enjoying the "off the beaten path" style you're employing!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on July 14, 2013, 08:46:53 PM: Quote from: JediMerc on July 14, 2013, 05:29:11 AM
Nice sculpt work on Aya! Nice, smooth appearance and proportions. You've definitely got some eclectic stuff here that is pretty cool; I'm enjoying the "off the beaten path" style you're employing!

Thank you JediMerc, much appreciated! The ability to have weird, unique figs was what got me into customizing.
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Post by: SITHHAPPENS on July 14, 2013, 11:30:42 PM: wow some great customs i love the smurf hulk welcome to the yards
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Post by: krash_override on July 16, 2013, 08:48:44 PM: Quote from: SITHHAPPENS on July 14, 2013, 11:30:42 PM
wow some great customs i love the smurf hulk welcome to the yards

Thank you SithHappens.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on July 16, 2013, 09:10:08 PM: Ever since I heard the story of Krampus I knew I had to make a figure of him. It took me a while to find out how to approach it, but after finding a head everything kinda fell into place. He has been lying half completed on my chopping block for a month or so, and with Aya almost done I think its time to pick him back up and make some progress.

Here is what I started with:
The base that will be used is a Blanx body, a geonosian zombie for the legs, and a random demon head cast that was found online.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2844/9305907702_d153bc342b.jpg)

Krampus has more of a "goat like" leg that I wanted to mimic, which was one thing that kept me from just jumping right into the build. After inspecting the geonosians I realized that I may be able to hack it up and make use of the lower legs. Shaved it down to fit into the upper thigh and glued it into place. Later some Magic Sculpt was added to assure a solid bond.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3721/9305907650_8ab83eac68.jpg)

The "victim". I can't help but feel slightly responsible...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7380/9305907614_b38673f32e.jpg)

First hurdle finished.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2853/9305907562_00d009bc6b.jpg)

Sculpting fur...
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5536/9303126977_1d250e6dbb.jpg)

...more fur
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5492/9303126931_915cbe096e.jpg)

...aaaaaaaaannnnnd, more fur.
Here is how he sits. Next step is to sand down to minimize joint rub.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3747/9303126875_fec4204fd4.jpg)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on July 17, 2013, 09:00:28 AM: Nice, on the front page. Gonna get it on our fb page too, but just found some new Hasbro info. Gonna be one of those days I think.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on July 17, 2013, 11:21:39 AM: Quote from: Tamer on July 17, 2013, 09:00:28 AM
Nice, on the front page. Gonna get it on our fb page too, but just found some new Hasbro info. Gonna be one of those days I think.

Thank you Tamer...I appreciate it, and really enjoy the community here!
(as well as having your podcast back in my RSS feed :) )
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Post by: Tamer on July 17, 2013, 12:23:48 PM: Cool deal, we will have to figure out a date for your interview.
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Post by: krash_override on July 17, 2013, 01:32:54 PM: Quote from: Tamer on July 17, 2013, 12:23:48 PM
Cool deal, we will have to figure out a date for your interview.

That would rock, Let's make it happen! Let me know what I need to do.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on July 17, 2013, 03:12:46 PM: Quote from: krash_override on July 17, 2013, 01:32:54 PM

That would rock, Let's make it happen! Let me know what I need to do.

A good place to start is the Custom Action Figure News Podcasting Basics thread in the CAFN Section.
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Post by: JetpackBlues on July 18, 2013, 05:32:46 AM: Well look who's here now. Not even here two weeks and you're already getting interviewed. Now you see why I had said in IG I had to step up my game bc of you and Chad
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on July 18, 2013, 06:19:14 PM: Quote from: JetpackBlues on July 18, 2013, 05:32:46 AM
Well look who's here now. Not even here two weeks and you're already getting interviewed. Now you see why I had said in IG I had to step up my game bc of you and Chad

Well I sure would like to get a certain blue someone in the docket too!
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Post by: krash_override on July 18, 2013, 09:13:22 PM: Tamer - That needs to happen. JetpackBlues has a pretty cool style that needs to be showcased.
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Post by: krash_override on July 18, 2013, 09:17:10 PM: Just finished up Aya.
Defiantly went out of my comfort zone a bit by sculpting the armor, but I learned a lot and the person that commissioned her is pleased so all is good.

A little Photoshop magic to show a full 360
She doesn't have scoliosis -- I just got a little lazy and didn't take the time to pose her with perfect posture -- ;D
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3704/9316721637_c06d2739d8.jpg)

Detail
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7289/9316721143_4735c265c1.jpg)
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Post by: Jedi Minstrel on July 18, 2013, 10:19:26 PM: I'm liking the legs. Who is Krampus?
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Post by: Tamer on July 19, 2013, 06:20:09 AM: Quote from: Jedi Minstrel on July 18, 2013, 10:19:26 PM
I'm liking the legs. Who is Krampus?

I think that is a character from a European Myth that comes around Xmas time and kidnaps the bad kids. I could be wrong.
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Post by: Tamer on July 19, 2013, 06:20:40 AM: Aya turned out nice. Look for her on the fp sometime today after I get my house chores done!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on July 21, 2013, 12:59:28 PM: Quote from: Tamer on July 19, 2013, 06:20:40 AM
Aya turned out nice. Look for her on the fp sometime today after I get my house chores done!

Thanks Tamer! Much appreciated
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on July 21, 2013, 01:02:42 PM: Quote from: Jedi Minstrel on July 18, 2013, 10:19:26 PM
I'm liking the legs. Who is Krampus?

Thanks Jedi Minstrel
Tamer had it right, Krampus is a Christmas Character that runs around with Santa and Punishes bad children. He basically looks like a mix between a sasquatch and a demon.
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Post by: krash_override on August 01, 2013, 09:13:14 PM: I found this base figure at a swap meet for under a $1, had an extra goat head laying around so I decide to throw him together.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5464/9418005001_1d624f127b.jpg)

Side view, This was the first time i attempted to make custom weapons.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5547/9418004977_4fc18b134f.jpg)

Full paint app on the head, resculpt on the horns because they cast with a couple flaws.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3685/9420769772_d016f69463.jpg)

Custom bow, arrows, and quiver.
The bow was made from aluminum wire, then wrapped in floral tape to give it a little grip/texture.
Arrows are as simple as duct-tape wrapped over a toothpick then trimmed
Quiver was done with a straw, a piece of leather strap, some glue/epoxy to hold everything together and a little paint to finish it off.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5441/9420769716_279f4cd64e.jpg)
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Post by: Jedi Minstrel on August 01, 2013, 09:31:39 PM: LOVE IT!!! This is customizing at it's essence!
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Post by: krash_override on August 01, 2013, 09:37:35 PM: Quote from: Jedi Minstrel on August 01, 2013, 09:31:39 PM
LOVE IT!!! This is customizing at it's essence!
Thank you Jedi Minstrel. That means a lot!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on August 02, 2013, 02:11:07 PM: Wow, I agree this is a cool one. Off to share.
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Post by: krash_override on August 02, 2013, 02:52:58 PM: Quote from: Tamer on August 02, 2013, 02:11:07 PM
Wow, I agree this is a cool one. Off to share.

Thank you Tamer! Much appreciated
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Post by: Tamer on August 02, 2013, 06:57:51 PM: Not a problem. It is pretty popular on our facebook page too.
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Post by: SITHHAPPENS on August 05, 2013, 03:15:48 AM: wow thats cool as he double hockey stick
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Post by: krash_override on August 11, 2013, 04:04:17 PM: Quote from: SITHHAPPENS on August 05, 2013, 03:15:48 AM
wow thats cool as he double hockey stick

Thanks sithhappens!
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Post by: krash_override on August 11, 2013, 04:36:25 PM: The CZ-4 droid has got to be one of my favorite Star Wars head sculpts.
I found it only logical to cast the head and make a minifigure of him.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3802/9488164641_550e01e637.jpg)

Recipe for the little guy is pretty simple:
Cast of a 3 3/4-inch head slapped onto a Marvel Mega-Bloks figure.
Using the Mega-Bloks gave him a pretty good range of motion for his size, and there is little to no paint rub.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5538/9490962728_96f56edceb.jpg)

Detail.
In total, this little guy stands about 2 inches tall.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3724/9488164771_2991146387.jpg)
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Post by: krash_override on August 11, 2013, 04:41:22 PM: It should come as no surprise by now that I am fond of the weird and obscure side of toys.
So, this figure will probably not catch you too off guard ;).
Meet "Sparkles the Unicorn"!
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5516/9488164743_13b8cd2a24.jpg)

Sparkles enjoys cupcakes, sugarplums, and all things magical.
He is an optimist, who has a soft side for anything cute and fuzzy.
Sparkles will also be playing a huge part in my photo a day project over on Instagram.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3778/9490962652_23f37fee3c.jpg)

OK, enough backstory LOL
Here is the recipe for Sparkles:
~Base Body was a Marvel Universe Iron Fist.
~Head is from a cast of a Schleich horse.
~Once cast, I added a little Magic Sculpt horn on him.
~Other than the rainbow at the end of the legs/arms (and head) I didn't touch the figures original color.
~Clear glitter nailpollish was used to help him live up to the name of Sparkles
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7378/9490962622_dd13d6309f.jpg)

One last side view
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2827/9488164675_9c774b4b84.jpg)
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Post by: ghostskull18 on August 11, 2013, 06:09:41 PM: Awesome customs! but the one that stands out the most to me is that unicorn, that one is awesome!
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Post by: BlackThorne on August 11, 2013, 06:51:35 PM: The unicorn is one of the best custom concept I ever seen. Love it!
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Post by: krash_override on August 11, 2013, 07:45:08 PM: Quote from: BlackThorne on August 11, 2013, 06:51:35 PM
The unicorn is one of the best custom concept I ever seen. Love it!

Thanks BlackThorne! Much appreciated.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on August 11, 2013, 07:50:33 PM: Quote from: ghostskull18 on August 11, 2013, 06:09:41 PM
Awesome customs! but the one that stands out the most to me is that unicorn, that one is awesome!

thank you ghostskull18
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: ghostskull18 on August 12, 2013, 10:46:03 AM: Quote from: krash_override on August 11, 2013, 07:50:33 PM
Quote from: ghostskull18 on August 11, 2013, 06:09:41 PM
Awesome customs! but the one that stands out the most to me is that unicorn, that one is awesome!

thank you ghostskull18

Yw!
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Post by: krash_override on August 19, 2013, 02:32:37 PM: It was a long time coming, but I finally finished Krampus!
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2833/9550674112_8c0bdbd0ed.jpg)

I used a skull to help affix the chains on the back.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2809/9550674170_61a1de1768.jpg)

Recipie:
I used a Demon Head Cast found online.
A Blanks body from Go Native Toys.
And a Geonosian Zombie to recreate the goat-like legs.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7318/9547886185_cb2f441126.jpg)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7371/9547886119_888d674b16.jpg)

detail face
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7408/9550674208_0f699daa80.jpg)
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Post by: Tamer on August 20, 2013, 03:59:29 PM: Wow, that looks great. Time to go share.
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Post by: Apocalyptic Customs on August 21, 2013, 09:49:39 AM: Wowzers! Epic sculpt work on this,great job!!
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Post by: krash_override on August 21, 2013, 03:29:00 PM: Quote from: Apocalyptic Customs on August 21, 2013, 09:49:39 AM
Wowzers! Epic sculpt work on this,great job!!
Thanks Apocalyptic Customs!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on August 21, 2013, 03:29:46 PM: Quote from: Tamer on August 20, 2013, 03:59:29 PM
Wow, that looks great. Time to go share.
Thank you so much Tamer, much appreciated!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on August 21, 2013, 03:32:08 PM: TK's first time using Super Glue.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3683/9567000580_3cf80e2c5e.jpg)
The things that go through my head while customizing.......
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 23, 2013, 05:08:53 AM: Very nice work! Great sculpting!
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Post by: krash_override on August 31, 2013, 03:47:20 PM: Quote from: Luke Sprywalker on August 23, 2013, 05:08:53 AM
Very nice work! Great sculpting!
Thanks Luke Sprywalker! That means a lot man!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on October 13, 2013, 08:32:06 PM: Been a little busy with school lattely, but was able to knock a few customs out this weekend!

This guy was a happy mistake. He did not take to a Rit dye bath too well, but it gave him a neat tone, so I decided to throw a skull on him and there it was!
Actually pretty happy with the way he came out.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8263/10261174644_a6c897a4a3.jpg)

I was commissioned to do two pandas, one normal.....
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3783/10261383953_67805dbbda.jpg)

...and one Magical Death Panda.
Yes, he has a unicorn....and a massive amount of blood.
Cute and Deadly.
Is there any better combination?
I think not.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5454/10261283725_0e7f3cb3e1.jpg)

And last but not least was a commissioned head sculpt for a 6in Black Sand Trooper.
The base head was a Marvel Legends Dr. Strange.
I cast the head, gave him a hair cut, and a couple other small tweaks.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/10261384423_a560092efa.jpg)
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Post by: ghostskull18 on October 14, 2013, 01:50:18 PM: Awesome! really like the pandas, plus i'm close to finishing my own version of the unicorn man!
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Post by: krash_override on October 14, 2013, 02:57:56 PM: Quote from: ghostskull18 on October 14, 2013, 01:50:18 PM
Awesome! really like the pandas, plus i'm close to finishing my own version of the unicorn man!

awesome! unicorn men are fun to do!

Thanks
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Post by: Tamer on October 15, 2013, 02:34:44 AM: Magical Death Panda for the win!

I seriously enjoyed your head sculpt on that Sandtrooper too. Bravo. Off to share.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on October 20, 2013, 05:42:10 PM: Quote from: Tamer on October 15, 2013, 02:34:44 AM
Magical Death Panda for the win!

I seriously enjoyed your head sculpt on that Sandtrooper too. Bravo. Off to share.

Thanks Tamer!!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on October 20, 2013, 05:48:00 PM: Hail to the Chief!
This may be a Imperial Shipyards first....a custom Richard Nixon!

The moment I saw this Punisher head, I thought it resembled the famous ex-president.
I believe throwing it on this Batman Harvey Dent body proves my point valid. ;) ;D
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3786/10393318196_036881b442.jpg)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on October 20, 2013, 10:29:01 PM: lol love the nixon custom great job
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Post by: Tamer on October 23, 2013, 08:24:54 AM: Yepper, I think that is our first president. Off to share!
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Post by: lucasclones on October 23, 2013, 11:23:08 AM: Awesome dude! That body fits that head nicely!
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Post by: krash_override on October 23, 2013, 07:36:22 PM: Quote from: lucasclones on October 23, 2013, 11:23:08 AM
Awesome dude! That body fits that head nicely!
Thanks man! It took me a while but I finally got around to it haha.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on October 23, 2013, 07:38:30 PM: Quote from: Tamer on October 23, 2013, 08:24:54 AM
Yepper, I think that is our first president. Off to share!

Hurrah! Thanks Tamer -- Not sure what I will do with Nixon now...maybe he'll tag along to my business ethics class ;) haha
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on October 23, 2013, 07:40:56 PM: Quote from: SITHHAPPENS on October 20, 2013, 10:29:01 PM
lol love the nixon custom great job

Thank you! I had to do it once I noticed the resemblance LOL
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on October 27, 2013, 03:12:26 PM: Suprisingly, this is only my second monkey custom ;D

The base was an Indiana Jones "Mutt Williams" figure.
The head was cast from a Schleich Chimp.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3731/10523214783_c723d88fbf.jpg)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on October 27, 2013, 03:40:34 PM: love him great job
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on November 03, 2013, 04:18:08 PM: Yet another animal custom in the books.
Really happy with the way this one came out,
it was the first time I attempted to paint a graphic on a shirt.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3821/10657875095_1c879602eb.jpg)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on November 04, 2013, 03:45:35 AM: You are sure getting some interesting combinations. Off to share.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 04, 2013, 05:19:28 AM: Really nice work! Love the head sculpt on the Trooper! Nixon and the animal people are very well done as well.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on November 04, 2013, 09:02:20 AM: Quote from: Luke Sprywalker on November 04, 2013, 05:19:28 AM
Really nice work! Love the head sculpt on the Trooper! Nixon and the animal people are very well done as well.

Thank you very much Sprywalker! Much appreciated.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on November 04, 2013, 09:03:18 AM: Quote from: Tamer on November 04, 2013, 03:45:35 AM
You are sure getting some interesting combinations. Off to share.

Thanks Tamer!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: darthstreams on November 04, 2013, 10:37:22 AM: nice job krash! must've missed these on your IG
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: lucasclones on November 05, 2013, 12:28:07 PM: I love the chimp man's facial expression. The carrot graphic turned out awesome even though you were hyped up on coffee lol! Nice work bud.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: ghostskull18 on November 08, 2013, 06:10:05 PM: Awesome ! really like the rabbit guy, what's the rabbit head from?
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on November 24, 2013, 06:21:21 PM: Quote from: ghostskull18 on November 08, 2013, 06:10:05 PM
Awesome ! really like the rabbit guy, what's the rabbit head from?

Thanks Ghostskull18! The rabbit head is from a cast of a Schleich Jack Rabbit. It was a little small, but fortunately I was able to make it fit.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: ghostskull18 on November 24, 2013, 06:30:24 PM: Quote from: krash_override on November 24, 2013, 06:21:21 PM
Quote from: ghostskull18 on November 08, 2013, 06:10:05 PM
Awesome ! really like the rabbit guy, what's the rabbit head from?

Thanks Ghostskull18! The rabbit head is from a cast of a Schleich Jack Rabbit. It was a little small, but fortunately I was able to make it fit.

yw! Awesome I'm going to have to get one of those
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on November 24, 2013, 06:30:59 PM: Finishing up two new animal customs this weekend!

First...there's a new scoundrel in town.
What do you do when you run across a cheap Quinlan Vos figure at a flea market?
Throw a hyena head on it of course!
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5545/11039842956_e7a82441ff.jpg)

He looks more like a smuggling scoundrel to me, so he lost the saber and gained a blaster.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5473/11039938673_e7a7deeb67.jpg)

This next one is fowl...
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3815/11039890154_b0727d49f0.jpg)

Why a Jedi Chicken? Why not?! If you ask me, its been farrrr to long haha ;)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2884/11039890324_7beb420940.jpg)

Both the Hyena head and the Chicken head were cast from a Schleich figurine. The bodies have little, if any modification done to them.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/11039748675_3df3e484ee.jpg)

Until next time...may the force be with you ;D
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on November 24, 2013, 06:33:43 PM: Quote from: ghostskull18 on November 24, 2013, 06:30:24 PM
Quote from: krash_override on November 24, 2013, 06:21:21 PM
Quote from: ghostskull18 on November 08, 2013, 06:10:05 PM
Awesome ! really like the rabbit guy, what's the rabbit head from?

Thanks Ghostskull18! The rabbit head is from a cast of a Schleich Jack Rabbit. It was a little small, but fortunately I was able to make it fit.

yw! Awesome I'm going to have to get one of those

If you have any trouble finding one feel free to message me here....I have a mold of the head, and would be happy to trade a couple casts away.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: ghostskull18 on November 24, 2013, 06:56:19 PM: If you have any trouble finding one feel free to message me here....I have a mold of the head, and would be happy to trade a couple casts away.
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cool I'll think about it, Awesome chicken jedi!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: smeagol92055 on November 25, 2013, 11:15:36 AM: You wear a disguise
to look like Jedi guys,
but you're not a Knight,
you're a chicken, Boo.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on November 29, 2013, 08:19:50 AM: I really like that Chicken Jedi. Off to share.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: hemble on November 29, 2013, 04:41:10 PM: These animal characters are excellent and I'm really enjoying the paint apps you have given them especially the heads you have really brought out the details in them.

Ron
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Wreckage on November 29, 2013, 06:02:47 PM: Quote from: smeagol92055 on November 25, 2013, 11:15:36 AM
You wear a disguise
to look like Jedi guys,
but you're not a Knight,
you're a chicken, Boo.

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHASHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH WELL PLAYED!!!!!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Wreckage on November 29, 2013, 06:03:54 PM: Seriously, that Chicken is fantastic. I covet that Chicken. i want to make my own chicken jedi.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on November 30, 2013, 05:00:54 PM: Quote from: Wreckage on November 29, 2013, 06:03:54 PM
Seriously, that Chicken is fantastic. I covet that Chicken. i want to make my own chicken jedi.

haha, thanks Wreckage! Everyone should have a chicken in their arsenal LOL.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on November 30, 2013, 05:01:40 PM: Quote from: hemble on November 29, 2013, 04:41:10 PM
These animal characters are excellent and I'm really enjoying the paint apps you have given them es[ecially the heads you have really brought out the details in them.

Ron

Thank you! Very much appreciated.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on November 30, 2013, 05:02:39 PM: Quote from: Tamer on November 29, 2013, 08:19:50 AM
I really like that Chicken Jedi. Off to share.

Thanks Tamer! Much appreciated. its great to get some feedback on these guys.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on January 08, 2014, 04:24:30 PM: Haven't had a lot of time to custom lately, but was able to make this little guy happen.
Oink-6 (AKA Porkins)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/11844832944_37df2961b9.jpg)

I have to pass some credit on to Jetpack Blues for the concept.
Porkins spawned from a comment he had made on one of my daily photos over on Instagram.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5516/11844833034_0054b86496.jpg)

Until next time,
May the force be with you!
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5544/11844695493_033c9c67a3.jpg)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: hemble on January 08, 2014, 07:40:05 PM: Another great custom mate you really add alot of realism to these HS.

Ron
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on January 08, 2014, 08:26:18 PM: Quote from: hemble on January 08, 2014, 07:40:05 PM
Another great custom mate you really add alot of realism to these HS.

Ron

Thank You Ron! Much appreciated
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Sjefke on January 08, 2014, 10:55:35 PM: Love the Smurf Hulk.
He's wrong. Very, very wrong ;)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on January 09, 2014, 04:06:27 AM: Now that is one interesting Rebel Pilot. Off to share.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 09, 2014, 06:19:30 AM: Odd, but very nicely done. That is a very realistic pig face.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on January 26, 2014, 06:52:03 PM: Two new Customs finishing up.

Legend has it that if you see the Magical Piggycorn,
all your mushroom hunting dreams will come true.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3777/12163813993_0d3aa3737b.jpg)

"Rebel Raph" a rebellious Ninja Turtle
and
The Magical Piggycorn
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7458/12163577465_fc27f8e6ce.jpg)

The Magical Piggycorn is a Birthday present for a family member.
The mushrooms were made by sticking a small piece of epoxy on a toothpick
then painted.

Until next time!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: hemble on January 26, 2014, 10:48:48 PM: Mate I'm just lovin these figures you are doing.

Ron
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on January 27, 2014, 03:19:22 AM: Nice update, on the front page. Never thought I would ever see a magical piggycorn.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on January 30, 2014, 06:45:42 PM: Quote from: Tamer on January 27, 2014, 03:19:22 AM
Nice update, on the front page. Never thought I would ever see a magical piggycorn.

Haha, Thank you Tamer! I appreciate all the kind words
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on January 30, 2014, 06:46:10 PM: Quote from: hemble on January 26, 2014, 10:48:48 PM
Mate I'm just lovin these figures you are doing.

Ron

haha, Thank you very much :)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on January 30, 2014, 07:02:33 PM: Quick Lego GNK Power Droid build
I try not to limit myself to 3 3/4 scale, and had an idea the other day while looking at my keyboard.
Figured I would share it with you...not that hard of a build.
Two days tops (and that's with letting the epoxy dry)
Sorry for the bad cell phone photos, pictures were as effortless as this build ;D

All you really need as a base is a pair of small legs (Lego, Megablocks, etc) and two keys from a key board.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3775/12229659646_d7a61209d9.jpg)

The keys have a post that needs to be sanded down.
Once sanded cut a slit for the legs on one of the halves.
The slit does not need to be perfect, it can be covered up with epoxy later.
Next glue the two halves together.
...and glue the legs in place.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7431/12229488734_c1d4dcb74d.jpg)

Here he is after some epoxy
Started laying out some random plastic and computer pieces to give him
some pop
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5487/12229262093_6f2b4b40bf.jpg)

Paint
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3676/12229083045_32f7cb3ccc.jpg)

Had a helper glue on some embellishments
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3713/12229659806_6819380afb.jpg)

The final product!
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3722/12229487554_5208424603.jpg)

Until next time!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on January 31, 2014, 03:35:39 AM: What a cool little Gonk! Now that is just plain creative. Off to share.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on January 31, 2014, 06:41:11 AM: Quote from: Tamer on January 31, 2014, 03:35:39 AM
What a cool little Gonk! Now that is just plain creative. Off to share.

Thanks Tamer!
I had fun building this little guy.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: hemble on January 31, 2014, 06:00:30 PM: Love the lego Gonk mate and very nice use of the keyboard keys to make them.

Ron
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on February 01, 2014, 07:30:05 AM: very clever !!! well done
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 03, 2014, 07:39:11 PM: Very cool Gonk! Great eye for using random parts.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on July 08, 2014, 06:00:29 PM: It's been FAR too long since I've been able to customize!
Life has been hectic this year, but after a big move and a new job I finally slowed down enough to bash some figures out.
I apologize for the sheer volume of images I'm about to throw down...trying to make up for lost time i guess ;)

Anywho, hope to frequent the forums more regularly now that live has slowed to a dull roar.

First figures were just a couple mini figures to warm up the pallet.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2932/14605572731_a1d755fd7f.jpg)

You may recognize this pop-culture Icon if he had a pack of smokes as an accessory
Joe Camel
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3900/14422175240_cf6da90934.jpg)

I found a Darth Plagueis body and decided to make Death.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3874/14422420297_04c9d579cd.jpg)

Admiral to the Death Star, so easy that a........
...Well, you get the picture ;)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3864/14422236309_4fb25964b9.jpg)

Monkey Zombies!!!
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3899/14585805806_a61f8d8fdc.jpg)

Deadpool made out of a GI Joe Retaliation "Deep Six"
Not much done here, just a repaint and a headswap (and added the vest)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3865/14422175350_19f4a5da90.jpg)

Find a Raptor for $1 at Target?
Why not make a Dinocorn!
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3849/14585806136_6fb41793c6.jpg)

Looks like the Imperials have an ace up their sleeve
TK HitMonkey!
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3867/14605572701_a61ecd41eb.jpg)

Can never have too many unicorns!
TK Sparkles -- a crossover that should have never happened (but I'm glad it did)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5542/14608809065_7ea314006c.jpg)

Last but not least
Super Sparkles
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3869/14608261442_4efc960556.jpg)

Until Next Time
May the Force Be With You!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: ghostskull18 on July 08, 2014, 06:28:58 PM: Wow they are all amazing! what's the skull from on death?
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on July 09, 2014, 06:07:27 AM: Quote from: ghostskull18 on July 08, 2014, 06:28:58 PM
Wow they are all amazing! what's the skull from on death?
Thanks!
The skull was a cast from a generic figure I found at a swap meet. I think it was one of those "Metal Militia" Motor Cycle characters. I'ts a decent cast that I've used quite a bit.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: ghostskull18 on July 09, 2014, 07:53:27 AM: Quote from: krash_override on July 09, 2014, 06:07:27 AM
Quote from: ghostskull18 on July 08, 2014, 06:28:58 PM
Wow they are all amazing! what's the skull from on death?
Thanks!
The skull was a cast from a generic figure I found at a swap meet. I think it was one of those "Metal Militia" Motor Cycle characters. I'ts a decent cast that I've used quite a bit.

Yw! I'll have to look that up
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on July 09, 2014, 08:07:40 AM: Quote from: ghostskull18 on July 09, 2014, 07:53:27 AM
Quote from: krash_override on July 09, 2014, 06:07:27 AM
Quote from: ghostskull18 on July 08, 2014, 06:28:58 PM
Wow they are all amazing! what's the skull from on death?
Thanks!
The skull was a cast from a generic figure I found at a swap meet. I think it was one of those "Metal Militia" Motor Cycle characters. I'ts a decent cast that I've used quite a bit.

Yw! I'll have to look that up

Shoot me an IM if you can't find any and I'd be happy to send a couple your way. :)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Mando Assasin on July 09, 2014, 08:39:59 AM: this stuff is so awesome.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on July 09, 2014, 10:22:15 AM: Quote from: Mando Assasin on July 09, 2014, 08:39:59 AM
this stuff is so awesome.

Thanks a bunch man! Much appreciated
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on July 13, 2014, 05:59:19 PM: Thanks to TRU's crazy sales I picked up a bunch of Bilbo Baggins figures to smash up.
I ended up making a couple abnormal Hobbits to add to the madness which is my custom figure shelf.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3859/14461996087_a6511890c2.jpg)

The moment I saw this body/head combo I knew this customs needed to be done.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5552/14461805448_172f190c4f.jpg)

Second is the brains of the group
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3854/14461805388_e14e406ca2.jpg)

These figures were really lacking in the foot-hair category
so I ended up sculpting a little more
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3924/14461735530_83f4660ab6.jpg)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: ghostskull18 on July 13, 2014, 06:08:32 PM: cool
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on July 14, 2014, 06:46:05 AM: Wow, those definitely fit in nicely. Off to share on the front page.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: JetpackBlues on July 14, 2014, 11:52:56 AM: Best customs ever. Sometimes simplicity is the way to go
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on August 03, 2014, 05:25:20 PM: Quote from: JetpackBlues on July 14, 2014, 11:52:56 AM
Best customs ever. Sometimes simplicity is the way to go

You've inspired me more than you know man. Thank you much
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on August 03, 2014, 05:25:51 PM: Quote from: Tamer on July 14, 2014, 06:46:05 AM
Wow, those definitely fit in nicely. Off to share on the front page.

Thank you so much for all the support Tamer! I appreciate it.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on August 03, 2014, 05:33:10 PM: So This was another inspiration that came from all those TRU sales.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2932/14819793321_e72b3f99ab.jpg)

Gollum's body (from The Hobbit Bilbo Baggins/Gollum two pack) made the perfect base for an "Area-51" type alien.
I'm really digging the way he came out, may have to make him some friends eventually.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2899/14822882005_2a1b0aaff9.jpg)

Lastly...
With all the animals I use, I tend to have a lot of headless bodies laying around.
Every now and then I will have a moment of inspiration and fit one with a new ball joint and head.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5578/14799883156_032696b815.jpg)

Until next time
May the force be with you!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: ghostskull18 on August 03, 2014, 07:42:03 PM: Awesome Aliens!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: halnarthax87 on August 03, 2014, 08:45:47 PM: Wow. Your stuff's pretty crazy. Best kind of crazy.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on August 04, 2014, 01:18:15 PM: Quote from: halnarthax87 on August 03, 2014, 08:45:47 PM
Wow. Your stuff's pretty crazy. Best kind of crazy.
Best compliment I could receive haha! Thank you very much
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on August 04, 2014, 01:18:47 PM: Quote from: ghostskull18 on August 03, 2014, 07:42:03 PM
Awesome Aliens!
Thanks again man. Much appreciated!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: customjedi on August 04, 2014, 02:04:30 PM: It's like a bunch of toys did some serious recreational substances, started playing Twister and ended up in a pile of awesome. Great stuff, Krash!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on August 04, 2014, 03:46:32 PM: Wow, I thin you nailed the look I recall. Off to share.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on August 17, 2014, 05:27:14 PM: Quote from: Tamer on August 04, 2014, 03:46:32 PM
Wow, I thin you nailed the look I recall. Off to share.

Thanks man! I appreciate that
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on August 17, 2014, 05:27:51 PM: Quote from: customjedi on August 04, 2014, 02:04:30 PM
It's like a bunch of toys did some serious recreational substances, started playing Twister and ended up in a pile of awesome. Great stuff, Krash!

Hahahah! Just the way I like them LOL. Thank you for the kind words.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on August 17, 2014, 05:29:07 PM: Well, I've wanted to do these guys for quite some time and now, thanks to The Angel Forge, I was finally able to make them happen!
The recepie is very simple:
Men in Black Bodies (Agent Kay and Agent Jay)
and Headscupts purchased from The Angel Forge (online)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3880/14952621795_0935f16af9.jpg)

Out of the two headsculpts, I really think this one is the best.
Nice detail, and fairly easy to paint. Excited to finally have Jules and Vincent on my Completed shelf.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3864/14765941609_56c34d655e.jpg)

Another headsculpt from The Angel Forge.
"The One"......Neo
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/14949514511_cace4650ed.jpg)

A little detail of Neo's headsculpt
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5596/14952621995_0261d4d256.jpg)

The Body is a mix and match of things I had laying around in the fodder bin.
Coat is from a Nick Fury from the Avengers Movie.
Top is a Paris Pursuit Snake Eyes
Bottom is from a different Sanke Eyes(?) not exactly sure....
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5566/14765997788_d8c7c88438.jpg)[/url]
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on August 17, 2014, 07:10:20 PM: To quote Neo himself, "Whoa." Those are awesome! Great sculpts! Your Kungfu, is definitely not lacking skills!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on August 18, 2014, 01:59:32 PM: I like that Neo a good bit too. Makes me want to watch the Matrix Trilogy again. Off to share.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on August 18, 2014, 02:31:54 PM: Quote from: Tamer on August 18, 2014, 01:59:32 PM
I like that Neo a good bit too. Makes me want to watch the Matrix Trilogy again. Off to share.
Same here haha! Neo's been on my hit list for quite some time now. May need to figure out a Trinity in the near future :)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on August 18, 2014, 02:32:56 PM: Quote from: ActionFigEmpire on August 17, 2014, 07:10:20 PM
To quote Neo himself, "Whoa." Those are awesome! Great sculpts! Your Kungfu, is definitely not lacking skills!
Haha! thank you...I am really happy with these head sculpts.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on August 19, 2014, 03:04:20 AM: On our last episode of CAFN, Jetpack Blues really talked about your work and said we needed to get on.

If you are game I would love to set up a date for your interview. Did you hear his comments about your work? I thought his take was spot on.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on August 19, 2014, 07:38:17 AM: Quote from: Tamer on August 19, 2014, 03:04:20 AM
On our last episode of CAFN, Jetpack Blues really talked about your work and said we needed to get on.

If you are game I would love to set up a date for your interview. Did you hear his comments about your work? I thought his take was spot on.

Yeah, I listened to the episode yesterday...it was neat to hear the kind words from Tim and Chad (two customizers that have inspired me from day one) .
I'd be happy to come on the show! Chad has my contact info, or I can IM you my info...whichever is easier.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on August 20, 2014, 02:48:56 AM: Great, we will work out a date for you.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on August 31, 2014, 04:40:59 PM: I was contacted by a friend on IG who saw Neca's "Spy" from the Team Fortress Two video game line.
She asked if I could possibly make a "Dapper Dear" out of the Body. I wasn't really sure how it was going to come out,
buy half way thorught the process he began to grow on me. Now that the Dapper Deer is finished, I must admit that I am a little sad to see him go.

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3883/15076487176_94673a6e90_o.jpg)

As with most of my animal customs the head was made by Schleich
This one was taken straight from the original deer...no cast.
I did end up sculpting the neck down a little more to have it transition into the body nicely,
and take away any strong cut marks that I made while cutting the head off the original body.
My wife was nice enough to knit a small scarf to add the finishing touch.

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5565/15099474465_7c95a19457_o.jpg)

Until Next time...

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5591/14912912528_65ee7d1d1b_o.jpg)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on September 01, 2014, 08:04:54 AM: Wow, very cool. Off to share.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on September 27, 2014, 03:42:21 PM: My latest project has been testing my sculpting skills.
After three failed attempts I was able to get a Lego Jack Skelington to sumwhat resemble the character.
Here he is pre-cast, I'm hoping the clay will hold the detail.
If he survives the casting he will probably need some fine tuning. I'm thinking it will be a lot easier to do with the more solid Resin than the softer clay.
fingers crossed........
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2945/15373314582_6b64577fe9_b.jpg)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on September 28, 2014, 06:59:28 AM: Now that looks awesome. Sure hope this casts well. Off to share on the front page.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on October 02, 2014, 07:22:11 AM: Quote from: Tamer on September 28, 2014, 06:59:28 AM
Now that looks awesome. Sure hope this casts well. Off to share on the front page.
Thanks Tamer! I was able to pull the mold, casts have been a little sporadic but I'm getting stuff to use! I'll have to post pics this weekend when work slows down
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on October 29, 2014, 05:13:49 PM: The Final touches on Lego Jack Skelington was his Bat Bow-Tie.
I ended up casting the bow-tie on the same piece of plastic that I had sculpted it on.
Not the best detail but the thing is so small that it doesn't really need a whole lot.
All and all, I think it came out good enough for the scale.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3936/15476507788_692c62daf2_b.jpg)

Here is a final shot of the cast/painted head.
Not hyper-realistic, but I think it works for lego. (minus those horrid micro-bubbles in this particular cast >:( )
It was a fun learning experience...preparing me for greater things to come.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3946/15662656985_5a4b15c90e_b.jpg)

Jacks Profile
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3950/15662656865_5ef43bc808_b.jpg)

And Jack with his Teddy-Bear.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3954/15476496008_05ef409184_b.jpg)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on October 31, 2014, 02:54:14 AM: I think it looks pretty awesome myself. Perfect timing too.

Off to the front page.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on November 16, 2014, 10:35:53 AM: Quote from: Tamer on October 31, 2014, 02:54:14 AM
I think it looks pretty awesome myself. Perfect timing too.

Off to the front page.
Thank's Tamer! I really appreciate all the support!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on November 16, 2014, 10:41:14 AM: I've wanted to do a Bio-Mechanical custom for a while now.
I had started this guy close to a year ago, but he lost direction and had to take a seat on the sidelines.
Looking at him last week I was re-inspired to jump back in. This is the finished product.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5613/15805364762_ed2dc0ee0d_o.jpg)

Initially starting this figure, the head was something I was unsure about.
After repainting this GI Joe Kwinn, and throwing a set of "Pod-Racing" Goggles on him, he began to take form.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7574/15618603677_b399644de0_o.jpg)

For the legs, I grafted on some standard fuses that I found while walking around a hardware store.
This is what originally set me off on making the figure.
A couple spare computer parts and wire (compliments of the great Lucasclones) made for some nice embellishments.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5613/15184333133_7fa38d2c18_o.jpg)

After finishing the legs is where I ran into a creative roadblock and had to sit on him for a while.
The bare chest body with vest is what snowballed the inspiration to finishing.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7492/15184332973_acb85a2735_o.jpg)

Another detail of the mechanics of his legs.
I had originally fabricated wings for him out of old type-writer arms but that design hit the cutting-room floor.
The wings seemed to over-complicate him, and I wanted to keep the design minimal.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7497/15618933050_4ea1638bcc_o.jpg)

For scale, here he is in contrast to a 3-3/4" and 6" Trooper.
I knew he was going to be taller, but was still a bit surprised at his scale after the fuses were added.
Despite his vertical growth, he still stands fairly easily and maintains an acceptable amount of pose-ability.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7556/15618603487_1aa46a5282_o.jpg)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on November 17, 2014, 02:59:42 AM: Pretty cool. Off to share.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: pluv on November 17, 2014, 07:17:44 AM: The only thing that could make the design of the legs better is if they still looked that cool but had some kind of added play feature. I like the stilts idea just fine but if they lit up or had some spring action, heck even extended out further, that would kick it up a few notches.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on November 17, 2014, 10:03:15 AM: Quote from: pluv on November 17, 2014, 07:17:44 AM
The only thing that could make the design of the legs better is if they still looked that cool but had some kind of added play feature. I like the stilts idea just fine but if they lit up or had some spring action, heck even extended out further, that would kick it up a few notches.
Yeah, now that you mention it...some LED's shining up in there would have been a great addition! There's always next time I guess. Thanks for the feedback!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on November 17, 2014, 10:03:38 AM: Quote from: Tamer on November 17, 2014, 02:59:42 AM
Pretty cool. Off to share.
Thanks Tamer! :)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Sjefke on November 17, 2014, 12:13:53 PM: I love those legs! What a great repurposing of random stuff. (http://www.cosgan.de/images/midi/froehlich/a070.gif) (http://www.cosgan.de/smilie.php)

What inspired the look? It's like steampunk meets MotU.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on November 17, 2014, 01:04:56 PM: Quote from: Sjefke on November 17, 2014, 12:13:53 PM
I love those legs! What a great repurposing of random stuff. (http://www.cosgan.de/images/midi/froehlich/a070.gif) (http://www.cosgan.de/smilie.php)

What inspired the look? It's like steampunk meets MotU.
Thanks! A lot of inspiration drawn from the Steam-Punk/Cyber-Punk culture....with a touch of Circus Sideshow haha.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on November 27, 2014, 10:32:23 AM: A little holiday project I've been working on the past few days inspired by a Christmas ornimat that I saw online.
Thanks to the holiday weekend I get four days to work on what will become "Santar"
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7510/15705020670_d6450327f2_o.jpg)

I feel like I hoard headless animals of customs past, but every now and again I will find a use for them haha.
Torso from an wrestling action figure, and a cast of a balljoint (because I HATE workig with the small double balljoint heads)
The head I ended up using is a variant of a GI Joe Shipwreck
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7574/15706277969_757b32edeb_o.jpg)

Sand the hell out of them and stick, glue, then sculpt it in.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7539/15272673673_76be65d085_o.jpg)

Profile view of Santar
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7517/15706277079_1f76c46c4a_o.jpg)

Front view of Santar
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8564/15890319081_0b5f9aea18_o.jpg)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Starchaser on November 30, 2014, 12:45:41 AM: Okay, this is just amusing. I can't wait to see how it turns out though.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on December 03, 2014, 07:58:34 PM: Quote from: Starchaser on November 30, 2014, 12:45:41 AM
Okay, this is just amusing. I can't wait to see how it turns out though.

haha, thank you! I have a bit of an obsession with the weird.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on December 03, 2014, 08:00:31 PM: Just some more detail on this Santaur that I have been working on.
I was a little concerned at how Shipwreck would transition into a Santa head, but after the beard/stache everything started to take form.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7522/15322613843_a2e7b1b46c_o.jpg)

With the hat just about done, I'm still trying to figure out how to transition the body and horse.
One thing's for sure is that I think I will need to sand some detail into the sculpted hair of the horse to help it transition a little smoother.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7469/15754963330_16bf790407_o.jpg)
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Sjefke on December 03, 2014, 08:04:17 PM: OMG, this is brilliant!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on December 03, 2014, 08:05:41 PM: Quote from: Sjefke on December 03, 2014, 08:04:17 PM
OMG, this is brilliant!
Haha, thank you ;D
I hope it inspires a Santaur of your own
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on December 04, 2014, 03:17:30 AM: Excellent looking Santaur work in progress!
Can't wait to see the finished custom!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on December 04, 2014, 04:02:59 AM: Wow, your combinations never cease to amaze.

I can't help it. So does this guy pull his own sleigh?
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on December 04, 2014, 10:58:19 AM: Quote from: I-am-Boba-Fett on December 04, 2014, 03:17:30 AM
Excellent looking Santaur work in progress!
Can't wait to see the finished custom!
Thanks! Much appreciated
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on December 04, 2014, 10:59:52 AM: Quote from: Tamer on December 04, 2014, 04:02:59 AM
Wow, your combinations never cease to amaze.

I can't help it. So does this guy pull his own sleigh?
He is the sleigh haha! I'll have to think up a good backstory for the final post ^-^
Thanks Tamer!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: hemble on December 05, 2014, 03:06:22 PM: He looks great, I can't wait to see him complete.

Ron
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on December 06, 2014, 05:41:15 AM: I can't wait to get this finished version on the front page. Just an interesting combination here.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on December 21, 2014, 07:47:26 PM: Quote from: Tamer on December 06, 2014, 05:41:15 AM
I can't wait to get this finished version on the front page. Just an interesting combination here.
Haha, thanks Tamer! Just came in to load him. Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: krash_override on December 21, 2014, 07:53:20 PM: Twas the weekend before Christmass and all through the house...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7559/16076198165_5e571a79a9_o.jpg)

Santaur, the final product.
Added a leather belt to help the human/horse transition.
The belt buckle is a simple link to a charm bracelet (note to self, buy my wife a new charm bracelet)
Head was made from a GI Joe Shipwreck headcast and bears a striking resemblance to Chad LucasClones ;) ;D
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7463/15890107529_4b24b59564_o.jpg)

Santaurs Profile
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7506/15890431207_a545e7d9ea_o.jpg)

Upper body has decent articulation.
I just need to play around with articulating static figures to get those horse legs moving.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7562/15888917310_730c625995_o.jpg)

Do you even lift?
Santaur ready for the season.
I hope for your sake that you're not on the naughty list.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7500/15890107409_969364c48c_o.jpg)

Merry Christmas I.S. 0/
Here's to another year of oddities!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: My kind of scum on December 21, 2014, 08:21:13 PM: That is awesome! Clever and really well done.
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Tamer on December 22, 2014, 03:16:54 AM: Wow, looks great. Off to share.

Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on December 23, 2014, 09:04:47 AM: WOW
Your Santaur is awesome.

Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: krash_override customs.
Post by: Starchaser on December 27, 2014, 06:56:35 PM: Santaur turned out great!!!