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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Figures => Topic started by: Luke Sprywalker on September 29, 2009, 11:05:01 AM

Title: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures from 2009-2012
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 29, 2009, 11:05:01 AM
Hello guys, this site was brought to my attention by my friend Jules. Very cool site and there are many great customs here so I decided to join up. I am new here but not new to customs. I started by making dioramas out of computer packing pieces for my son about 12 yrs ago. Then a few head swaps and simple pilot repaints were more fun. I found niub niub's universe and found out there were other people like me doing this and doing a lot more. I have been hooked since then.

I'll start by posting some of my older stuff and work my way up to date.

I love the Cantina and all the underhanded scum that fills it. Also it was the first movie George gave us in the saga so I'll start with some of my New Hope customs.



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0009.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0012.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0016.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0017.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0020.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0021.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0022.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0057.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0017-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-2.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0014.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-3.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-4.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-2.jpg)



Thanks for looking and I'll be back soon with more scum and villany!

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on September 29, 2009, 12:08:05 PM
Nice bunch of fellas you've got there.
Thumbs up!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on September 29, 2009, 12:10:58 PM
Some very interesting pieces you have there!  Excellent use of paint styles, as well!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 29, 2009, 01:16:20 PM
Welcome LukeSprywalker, it's great to see you've made it to the forum...Welcome.

Wow, I love all of them, the three dudes are my favourite (one with the pointed bobble hat) they look almost real, great photography as well. I also love the paintwork you've done on the clothing, it really gives things a realistic look. You are on a par with Chewie with those.

14th picture down looks just like Tarentino...

I've looked at them for a while now and Wow, you really are a great customiser. Top notch on all of these original fellows.

A word of warning, I lurk around this forum looking for pictures of customs to Photoshop, please visit the Custom Artwork forum and look for a post called You've been Hangarbay'd to find out more. It's a totally random thing, it's just whenever I've got an hour or two to kill.

Once again, it's really great to see you here.

Jules
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: StenHunter on September 29, 2009, 02:02:25 PM
Great work!
I love the Cantina folks they really are the scum and villiany in the universe =)


Keep the customs coming!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Reconsgt on September 29, 2009, 02:12:45 PM
Welcome to the Shipyards.  I like the detailing, they are all good, the little guy in the blue and orange looks like my neighbor,   The tones on many of the outfits really add depth. great job
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on September 29, 2009, 03:14:17 PM
Welcome to the Yards, wow another great customizer. I too love the detail of these.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on September 29, 2009, 03:58:12 PM
Great paint apps to these figures!
I can't choose a favorite but the variety is inspiring.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on September 29, 2009, 04:00:04 PM
It's nice to see you and your customs in this neck of the galaxy, L.E.
Welcome to the Shipyards!

Barry
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on September 29, 2009, 04:01:14 PM
welcome to the yards luke ,i think weve crossed paths on "the scum" before...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on September 29, 2009, 04:16:24 PM
howdy and welcome!  After seeing these, I'm sure you'll fit in nicely here...

They are all especially well made.  I'll reiterate the others comments and say great paint apps.  Although... i think the one that cought my eye was the one on the right of the set of three "spacemen"... I spy a gi-joe body in there!  If you ever venture into my thread you'll see I enjoy the super articulation of gi-joe figs and try to carry them over into the star wars customizing field.

great work again!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 29, 2009, 05:39:17 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome and all the kind words. You may have seen me at RS or the Yak as wraith said.  Jules I would LOVE to get Hangerbayed! You know how much I love your images and editing skills. Now you have my panties ina bunch and I'll be checking that forum every day!  Barry good to see they haven't kicked you out of this clam bake. I have missed your game in the hood...na mean?  O0
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on September 29, 2009, 06:06:37 PM
Welcome to the yards mate a great bunch of alien species you have there buddy.. for some reason the little guy with the blue and orange vest stand out for me i think it kinda reminds me of the midget sorry my apologies  "little people" from the TV show the Carnival.. anyone know what I'm talking about?
do or did you do a bit of Warhammer painting? they all look great!! all the different tones brings the figures to life awesome job

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Darth Aussie on September 30, 2009, 02:34:48 AM
As said by all here, Great stuff..this is certainly turning into the best customs SW site out there bar none....

when did Burt Reynold star in A New Hope?....lol.....(third character down pic)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 30, 2009, 04:32:27 AM
Thanks again guys for the warm welcome, glad to be here.

Reconsgt and  the Clone Commander- Thanks man and I do know the show Carnival, haha funny about your neighbor. The "little guy" is Rycard  Ryjerd and here is a reference shot...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/RycardRyjerd.jpg)

Darth Aussie - You are right I never noticed the Bert Renolds look but now I see it. He is refered to as the unknown Corellian pilot and here is a reference shot...


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/CorellianPirateunnamed.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/CorellianPirateunnamed2.jpg)

I love to find these images of obscure characters and make the ones Hasbro will not...or improve ones they did make, Like DR. Evazien.




Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 30, 2009, 05:31:57 AM
Ok guys today I give you the Crew I made for my Tatooine Tank over in the custom vehicle thread. The idea was to create the precursor to the Sand trooper, in clone gear. Most of these were given the SA treatment with the Tank Commander crotch and legs joined with the SA clone upper torso and arms.

First up is the Pilot and the Gunner...the gunner has the tubes that connect to a fresh air generator on the back of the seat. His turret is exposed to the elements as you will see in the last few pictures.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0028-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0015-3.jpg)


The Commander...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0012-7.jpg)


The Engineer...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0013-5.jpg)


2 grunts, these are the guys I invisioned as Clone Sandtroopers...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0017-4.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0019-2.jpg)


The whole team...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0004-14.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0003-9.jpg)


and the Tank they are assigned to...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0003-8.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0011-5.jpg)

the Idea here is that they are loading ammo or something into theTurret.

Thanks for having a look.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: DocOutlands on September 30, 2009, 06:53:21 AM
Love those Sand-Clones!  ("Bit of a change from Kamino, eh, boys?")  That's a very good, clean - and distinctive - look.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: StenHunter on September 30, 2009, 07:04:21 AM
Love the extra detail on the sand clone "Grunts". They really look nice. Clones are the best!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on September 30, 2009, 07:14:04 AM
an Awesome set of customs mate, a great concept, a very nice lookin squad indeed, i love me Clones i do   ;D  keep em coming
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 30, 2009, 07:37:18 PM
Thanks guys and  Clone Commander if it is more Clones you want I'll post all of them before I move on to Jabba's Palace.


Gree before Hasbro made him

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0023-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0024.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0025.jpg)


His Sniper

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0031.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0032.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0033.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0034.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0035.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0036.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0037.jpg)


The Quick Insertion  Heavy Gunner

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0030.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0026.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0027.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0028.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0029.jpg)


This group was designed to get in quick, handle business and get out.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Darthlvan87 on September 30, 2009, 08:08:12 PM
Hey nice job on these customs....I really like the work gone in to them can't wait for more
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on September 30, 2009, 08:37:21 PM
HOLY HELL!! mate they are some ACE looking customs that Gree is brilliant!!! Great job on him better then hasbros attempt!! i love how you make up squads and give them their own style and look  ;D i can bet that Clonehead / Clint will love these too!!
also love the snipers working visor too!! they look like they could give Republic Commandos a run for their money  ;D ... oh yeah that's right they don't get paid!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on September 30, 2009, 08:46:32 PM
I can't believe that I haven't seen these clones, yet. Of course, those tank clones are cool, but when I scrolled down to Gree and his buddies, I was like  'Oh no you di'in!'
Sheesh, dude. WOW!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: StenHunter on September 30, 2009, 11:14:32 PM
Great looking Gree! As mentioned, he looks way better than Hasbro's attempt.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on October 01, 2009, 03:32:57 AM
I like the sandy paint apps to those sandtroopers. What did you use for their soft goods kamas and sashes?
That Gree and his support troops just rock. Very well done. Seems like I may have seen that sniper before somewhere. Could it have been on the bay?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 01, 2009, 04:59:01 AM
Thanks Clonecommander, Gree is one of my clones I am most proud of. He was made shortly after ROTS came out  and yes I love making squads. The Sniper was made when I saw the art of JubJub Jedi at RS. He drew up several awesome clones and I loved his sniper design so I had to make it. The idea was that his helmet interacted with the gun to help with long range targeting on individuals. Glad you noticed the working visor at the time that helmet was one of my biggest accomplishments.

R1B, thanks buddy. I thought it would be a good idea to start with older stuff as no one has seen it in a while...or ever. More will be up soon...


Clonehead glad you like these as you are the Clone Expert. The Sand Clones feature Kamma and protective wrappings to help keep the sand out. I made those from a used shammy. You know the cloth you wipe the car down with after washing it. It works great and it has that leather/rawhide look I thought worked on that squad. You have hit the nail on the head as far as the sniper. Funds for new plastic have been tight so I had to sell a few customs. I hated selling him as I put so much work into it and I don't do this to sell them. I figured I have fix it now and my painting has gotten better so I can remake him one day. I felt better when the buyer sent me a message saying he was serving in Iraq and absolutely loved the figure even better in person.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 01, 2009, 09:02:40 AM
I can only repeat what was said up above me HOLY HELL!!!! that team of Clones had me sitting open mouthed in front of my monitor.

Awesome, totally Awesome!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 01, 2009, 09:23:22 AM
Thanks again guys and for todays update we will fast forward toy the new Clone Wars Cartoon. I also made this little background out of Junk and a few shipping containers.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0029-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0030.jpg)


Young Jedi leader

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0026-1.jpg)


Thire my way/ before Hasbro

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0022-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0025-3.jpg)


Jek

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0021-1.jpg)


Rys

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0016-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0018-3.jpg)


in action

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0019-1.jpg)


Anakin and a few others


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0033.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0036.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0038-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0015-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0032-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0029.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0025-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0031.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-8.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-5.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-11.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on October 01, 2009, 09:44:30 AM
great looking clones bud.

I love that repainted helmet for anakin.  Perfect!

love the sand-clones.  The weathering is great.

the cloak for the gree team sniper, is that a trimed down jedi-robe? looks great!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on October 01, 2009, 09:57:06 AM
love the clones dude top quality
 :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 01, 2009, 10:03:20 AM
Now you are seriously showing off...Like a Peacock who's opened up his feathers....

Oh          My         God


You are too good, I'm telling!

TAMER....TAMER, bar this guy, he's too overqualified, he's intimidating everybody else with his awesomeness!!!

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: DocOutlands on October 01, 2009, 10:35:44 AM
Oh, reminds me!!  I found something at the Dollar Store to use as shipping containers!  I'll have to dig them out of the workshop and take pics.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on October 01, 2009, 10:41:19 AM
Wow, those cw figures rock also. I too like the look of Anakin's painted helmet. Nice Job on Thire and his buddies. Did you paint up that Fox?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on October 01, 2009, 10:49:55 AM
Great figures!  I like what people do with these Clone Wars figures!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on October 01, 2009, 12:42:55 PM
To quote the band Foreigner, It feels like the first time (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpeahgdzYp4).
Still can't get over that custom background.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on October 01, 2009, 05:38:48 PM
great looking clones there LS... if you painted that fox WOW you must have a hand as stiff as iron!!!
its great how 2 bottle tops flipped on top of each other looks like containers same for the pudding cups.... i'll have to me some Mmmmmmmmmm... Pudding GGGrrrrrraaaaaaaggggllllllll....
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 01, 2009, 06:36:09 PM
Funny Jules, just trying to get everything posted here. haha

Hey Doc I hope to see what you found at the $ store. I love the cheap stuff as you can tell I recycle everything. I even have a pic of some more interesting junk I have not done anything with.

Clonehead I bought that Fox in a lot of "damaged goods" off ebay. The seller tried hollowing helmets and other horrible attempts at various things on about 5 clones. He had started sanding the paint off to look like battle damage or something and it looked like crap. I touched up everything as far as red painted parts on the figure and helmet. Oh yea I filled the holes in the cheeks of the helmet with fix it and sanded that down a bit before painting.

Barry I can hear the music playing now and glad you like the background. I'll get to that in the dio section soon.


CloneCommander thanks and yea I love my low budget background fillers. They are super fun and easy. Not to mention I might save our environment with all the recycling. I'll have more on this soon in the dio section. For now here is more interesting junk...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0026-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0025-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on October 01, 2009, 07:25:45 PM
I spy a selonoid sprinkler head... those make awesome pnuematic spud gun valves.... 

oh.. wait... I'm reverting to old hobbies again.  my bad.

those fillers look awesome.  I definately am going to spend some of my newfound freetime doing some stuff like this!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on October 01, 2009, 08:22:06 PM
Dang, Louis, you're quite the neat freak! I love it, as I can somewhat relate. The 'behind the scenes' shots of that background is something that I really enjoy.
Thanks for sharing that. Solenoid sprinkler head? Genius!
Your quite inventive, son.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: DocOutlands on October 01, 2009, 09:36:14 PM
And he's - thankfully - very willing to share his secrets and inspirations!  No matter *how* many times you PM him asking about this part and that...  ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: XizorsVirago on October 02, 2009, 01:49:59 AM
Wow, your cantina denizens are AWESOME! Now all you need is a sweet bar / distillery thingie, and you'll have a great scene! Also, that anakin helmet you made is freaking great, it totally completes that little shoulder/chest pad of armor he always wears!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 03, 2009, 05:20:42 PM
Barry - I'm more of a semi organized pack rat. Sometimes I wreck my entire office working on 4 or so things at a time then organize again. Glad you liked the pics of my junk...uhhh that doesn't sound right...


Doc - thanks for the kind words man. I am big into karma and paying forward when I can.


Xizor - the cantina is one of my favorite locations and I love the scum and villany that populates it. I have also enjoyed making the Clone Wars guys for my son. He said Anakin needed a helmet like Obi Wan so I painted it up to match and gave him new lower arms.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on October 03, 2009, 08:28:33 PM
Holy bleepin  bleep! That banner is out of this world. It must have been from that cheeky monkey, Jules....
You lucky dog! Dang, that looks good.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 04, 2009, 05:15:08 PM
Right you are Barry. It is so awesome I was compelled to immortalize my pal Jules in plastic today. Anyone recognize this guy in Imperial outfit?

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0014-5.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-4.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0011-8.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-8.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-9.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-11.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on October 04, 2009, 05:36:34 PM
Wow, what a nice compliment! Looks very nice!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Darth Aussie on October 04, 2009, 06:21:04 PM
Ya that has to be the nicest thing to do for a mate (from a customisers point of view)..way to go... :D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 04, 2009, 06:45:09 PM
That is a gift of love my friend.

Given that it is a plastic figure, it'll be around for at least 2,000 years. When I die I want it buried with me....
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Reconsgt on October 04, 2009, 06:46:17 PM
That's an awesome thing to do,  Very cool.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: DocOutlands on October 04, 2009, 06:51:13 PM
I clicked on the "new posts" icon for this thread then had to go help a daughter.  When I came back towards the computer, I saw the fig and said, "Wow, that'd make a great head for a Jules fig!"  Then I got to where I could read the words and it *was* a Jules fig!!  That's just great!  Bravo!

Oh, and where'd the head come from??  And the toolbelt is flat-out inspired!  Where'd that one come from??  (I'm betting you *made* that one...)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 04, 2009, 06:54:22 PM
I KNOW, HOW COOL IS THAT.. :) ^-^ ;D

OH...MY....GOD.....Have you seen the thingy next to my name! OH   MY   GOD.....This week has started on a huuuuuge high note.....

Custom Figure of me.....(that I'm going to bury with me when I die..)
12" Stormtrooper....(I've never had a large figure like that)
IMAGINEERING next to my name......(Just awesome)

Oh...my....god.....

Let the Hangarbaying begin!

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on October 04, 2009, 07:27:26 PM
Nice fig!
Jules, you have just been reverse hangerbay'd. LOL
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on October 04, 2009, 07:42:49 PM
great looking likeness SW , what a great looking custom, Jules is on fire at the moment!! well done to you Both  ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 05, 2009, 04:34:42 AM
Thanks guys I too love this one. Jules has been giving so much to this site and the people here I wanted to do something for him. Not to mention I asked for a few Sirious Black figures to pay for a commission I did a few months ago. When i was watching some of Jules videos I thought man that head with the beard sanded off would look just like Jules. To me he is a creative genius so I had the idea to make an Imperial engineer/designer/mechanic/mad scientist/guy who can fix of build anything mechanicaly related. He features several technological advancements that he created such as the x ray head gear, info storage and technological read out on his belt and several other thing we can't grasp as he is just too advanced. The tool belt is custom made from pleather and was fist made removable but looked like crap on the figure as the tiny pieces of velcro were to thick or puffy making it stick out in the front. So I ended up superglueing the strap to the front pocket area. Then I used glue on a toothpick to seperate the pouch into 4 pockets to hold his tools. Glad everyone enjoyed this one it was a lot of fun and I can't wait to see him in the Hangerbay. If anyone is wondering about the parts used here is a WIP pic...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0012-8.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on October 05, 2009, 06:32:12 AM
you could make the belt just slightly smaller than it needs to be, then stretch it over the figure to get it on there, thus making it semi-removable...

pleather is an interesting medium... I've used it once, but not for a custom... been meaning to though.

syrius black eh, I was trying to place who that was!


...and several other thing we can't grasp as he is just too advanced.

lol in other words stuff that you put on the belt that you can't make an explanation for... smooth... ;)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 2-7 Big Update
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 05, 2009, 07:59:42 AM
My 2 sons and I are big fans of the movie Space Balls. I had thought about making the main characters from the movie and my 6 yr old has been pushing me to do it so I jumped in. I started with Lone Star as he is the easiest to make, he comes complete with Shwartz ring and removable blade.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0010-7.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0011-6.jpg)


WIP of Barf

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0017-6.jpg)


and you must have Dark Helmet...WIP

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0004-18.jpg)


Group shot with Spaceball WIP...ignore the small helmet it will become the face plate for inside the large one.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0007-10.jpg)
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: Phatty on October 05, 2009, 08:09:07 AM
Oh those are TOO COOL!  I LOVE Spaceballs!  You gotta share your recipe of them!   
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 05, 2009, 04:41:19 PM
DOH! I meant to post tis in the non star wars customs area. Can a Mod move this for me?


and I have an update, I did a bit of sculpting today.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0003-12.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0002-18.jpg)
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: spudafett on October 05, 2009, 05:31:32 PM
those are awesome.  My boys woulda freaked had I done these for them!  I may have to do that.

now you need a 1:18th scale winnebego... ;)
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: Reconsgt on October 05, 2009, 06:14:33 PM
DOH! I meant to post tis in the non star wars customs area. Can a Mod move this for me?




Done.
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: XizorsVirago on October 05, 2009, 08:03:42 PM
Hahaha, awesome! I love that I can see Indiana Jones legs and Jango Fett arms on Lonestar, those figures are great! I hope you keep making more of these, I want to see them all!
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: Phatty on October 05, 2009, 08:04:53 PM
Dark Helmet is looking pretty sweet!  Keep toiling away!
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: narceron on October 05, 2009, 09:43:18 PM
I have a darth vader pez head that I've always wanted to do that with.

Great sculpting, by the way.
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: Darth Aussie on October 06, 2009, 05:07:43 AM
Loved the movie, and now loving these figures!....awesome stuff mate, keep us posted..!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 06, 2009, 06:30:21 PM
Spud and Jules, the loose fit would not work/stand the test of time. Slightly warm the torso up with a hair drier, pop it apart, remove tool belt, pop back together. Jules it works very easily that peg fit the hole just right, don't think you will harm the figure. Just never boil it, sometimes there is a white chalky reaction with the sealer.


Quote from: Luke Sprywalker on October 05, 2009, 04:34:42 AM
...and several other thing we can't grasp as he is just too advanced.

lol in other words stuff that you put on the belt that you can't make an explanation for... smooth...


Exactly, haha!



and now back to the old stuff...my Jabba's Palace crew part one.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0002.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0004.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0007.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0006.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0008.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/sailbargethugr.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0002-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0005-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0008-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/sailbargethug1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0002-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0006-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0004-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0005-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0012-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0013-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0020.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0023.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0022.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0021.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Reconsgt on October 06, 2009, 06:47:42 PM
I love these types of customs,  Very nice renditions of the often overlooked background characters. The stills compaired to the figures really shows your attention to detail. very very nice work
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on October 06, 2009, 07:19:40 PM
I always love seeing your customs, and I love it even more when it's customs by you that are new to my eyes.
Wow, this latest wave of background figures look great. I really like that you've done these lesser known characters, because it not only fills out a dio nicely, but it's not the same ol' same ol.'
Wow! Just saw the finished figure of Jules(somehow I missed it earlier), and that is truly amazing! There are sooo many cool aspects to that figure, with all of the accessories and that likeness of him. You've really outdone yourself, LE.
Can't wait to see more.
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: spudafett on October 06, 2009, 10:42:42 PM
"may the schwartz be with you"

It's all about merchandising!  maybe with the action figures you can make a stop motion sequel:  spaceballs two: the search for more money (animated)...
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: dana.raye.smith on October 07, 2009, 09:18:38 PM
There was actually an animated Spaceballs Cartoon. I think I saw it on G4TV for a while.
Not really for kids.... I liked what i did see of it.... but havent found it on DVD anywhere yet.
Havent really gone looking too hard yet though.
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: Clonehead on October 08, 2009, 07:02:08 AM
These figures are fabulous renditions! Super job on these. Man, you have to finish Barf.
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: spudafett on October 08, 2009, 09:08:33 PM
your right DRS, I remember seeing that online somwhere now... Yeah I watched a snippet of the cartoon and it def. wasn't for kids!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 09, 2009, 06:18:07 AM
Oh man, your paint effects are just superb. I love the way you paint material and your attention to detail is really amazing. Please, carry on!
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 09, 2009, 06:50:07 AM
Glad these guys are a hit! I was thinking everyone would say what a weirdo...but that never stopped me before!haha

Dark Helmet is about done, he just needs a set of glasses and I need to find some super tiny drill bits. Any ideas where to get jeweler drill bits.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0011-7.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0012-9.jpg)
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: DocOutlands on October 09, 2009, 06:54:27 AM
Harbor Freight.  That's where I got mine.  Glasses - either Dr. Jones from the Indy figs or the Baroness from RoC.
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 09, 2009, 07:08:53 AM
Thanks Doc. As far as the glasses go the head is kind of big. I wanted to use Henry Sr. but they don't fit.
Title: Luke...YOU'VE BEEN HANGARBAY'D
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 09, 2009, 07:38:56 AM
Oh...I forgot to mention....YOU'VE BEEN HANGARBAY'D!

Widescreen Image 1024
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3995741736_4e2e2ab3dc_b.jpg)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3995741736_4e2e2ab3dc_b.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3995741736_4e2e2ab3dc_b.jpg)

Image standardized for Imperial Shipyards viewage:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3995893830_36e2564a9a_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on October 09, 2009, 07:55:40 AM
WOAH!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: DocOutlands on October 09, 2009, 08:39:28 AM
Utterly fabulous.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 09, 2009, 09:53:30 AM
This is Luke Sprywalker's wife...he should be back momentarily as he is passed out on the floor . It appears he has flipped over backwards in his chair while at the computer table and keeps whispering faintly "I am not worthy" over and over again like he is in some crazy dreamword. I am about to slap him and wake him up to see what is going on...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on October 09, 2009, 11:54:05 AM
That is freaking awesome Jules!  ()rr
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: StenHunter on October 09, 2009, 02:59:48 PM
Great job Jules! I love the planet in the background and all the elements.  ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 13, 2009, 06:46:37 PM
Ok back to some more older customs from the Cantina that I have not posted here. Many of these were done because I didn't like the fact that they can't sit down.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0037-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0038-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0035-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0033-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0034-1.jpg)

Could not find a final pic of this one with sleeves painted black...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0027-1.jpg)


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: dana.raye.smith on October 13, 2009, 07:25:10 PM
Those are all some superb work on all the Cantina Denizens...
That was always some of my favorite scenes from the original movie.
Great paint aps and customization.... what more could one want?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on October 13, 2009, 08:19:33 PM
hey... I have that first guy floating around in my sea of fodder somewhere...  the ET-alien guy...

great job on these.  adding articulation to figures was the reason I got into this hobby. 

The reason we customize:
Fixing hasbro's fails!

that should be our non-official slogan...

and we need a t-shirt...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on October 13, 2009, 08:42:26 PM
Those are pretty cool, L.E.! I like that first one the best. Nice work with the articulation additions. how long ago did you do these?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 13, 2009, 11:49:08 PM
LS That guy in the jeans and shirt is the coolest AlienI have ever seen...his face matches the clothes perfectly, he is me in alien form....PM sent as I want him!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 14, 2009, 10:51:26 AM
Clint I did this as soon as the Hem Dazon figure came out a few years ago. There was POTC fodder everywhere as well. His torso and upper arms are shipwreck Will Turner as best I can remember.

Yea Jules I hated this figure when it came out. It looked nothing like I had imagined for all those years of only seeing his head pop up in the cantina.

Spud, fixing hasbros fails indeed.

DRS, thanks buddy and welcome to the Yards!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 15, 2009, 07:47:34 AM
I found some cool droid fodder over the weekend and just got pics of this little scavenger droid I made. I can't remember what line it is from as the package opened easily and I threw it away in the can right outside the store. Didn't even make it to the car. haha  ;D He had a nose and ears that I removed, sanded, then added the bits on the front and repainted a few areas. The last step was a wash of brown. He reminds me of a character design someone uses here...hmmm who will be the first to see the resemblance?

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-14.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-11.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-10.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-12.jpg)

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on October 15, 2009, 08:07:08 AM
lol it looks like a froggy!

It's cute.  what is it from!?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on October 15, 2009, 08:38:49 AM
HB94 perhaps?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 15, 2009, 08:52:16 AM
DING DING DING! You are correct  it reminds me of Julian's character in his avitar/youtube openers.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on October 15, 2009, 10:00:07 AM
It's the hangerbay droid! Nice work on that one. He appears well used.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: night force cynic on October 15, 2009, 10:29:27 AM
well, crap, I don't even know where to start in this big 5 page thread of great work.   8)


Thire, Jek, and other clone are far superior to Hasbro's versions.  Great work on all of them, they look flawless.   I'm loving all the variations on the clones you've done, especially Gree's 41st sniper and the hangardbay'd picture someone else did!   Different and random clone trooper designs are half the reason I think that the Clone Wars era is as popular as it is now and it will fuel its popularity for many years to come I think.  I'm crazy about seeing customs of different clones that contribute to that.

Your Jabba's palace customs are a perfect supplement to the ones Hasbro has made, it's too bad they can't pump them out faster so your dioramas would be closer to complete.   :)   Do you plan to do more Jabba palace denizens?

Thumbs up for making the trio of human guards from the Special Edition scenes of Docking Bay 94, especially the dude with the gray stocking cap on his head. 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 15, 2009, 06:53:09 PM
Thanks NFC. I wish I could finish up my palace. My son moved into my Star Wars room and I am out of space for it now. I want to build some shelves and make some small sectional dios.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: dana.raye.smith on October 15, 2009, 06:59:02 PM
Um... about your new droid....
to me he looks like a turkey fryer droid....
and I didnt realize they had turkeys...
Great work, nice innovation.
Brown wash indeed.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 16, 2009, 02:55:59 AM
DING DING DING! You are correct  it reminds me of Julian's character in his avitar/youtube openers.

Oh yes, I love that new (old looking droid) looks like a real throwback to the old republic, and now that you mention it, it does kind of remind me of my avtar.

Love it Luke!
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: spudafett on October 18, 2009, 10:50:37 PM
for tiny drill bits go to wall-mart or lowes and look with the dremel stuff, they'll have super small drill bits for the dremel... of course, they may not fit in your hand drill....
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 20, 2009, 06:39:57 PM
OK guys, today I received my parts from Clint, YAYEE! So I want to put together a cool crew of Clones and this is what I have put together for now. Not sure about the Engineer body but I like the helmet. What do you think about these being a team that would have actually been put together? Any ideas?

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-15.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on October 20, 2009, 07:20:56 PM
Yes, I love seeing my parts on other people's figures. Thanks for posting that pic, L.E.
Looks like a big team to me. Yep, that engineer always seemed like he had some armored breasticles to me. He could warrant some kind of chest covering. I wonder if the cw spacetrooper chest slip-on armor with the pistol holster would fit and look cool?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 21, 2009, 04:30:19 AM
So I was about to paint these helmets and my sew on fasteners were sitting on top of my paint and that light bulb went off again. I am trying to make this veers helmet removable from the clone head. I sanded the clone head Clint had shaved down until it looked smooth then recesed a hole in the top of the clone head and glued the snaps on each part.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-16.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-12.jpg)


Lets hope this works...

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on October 21, 2009, 04:59:13 AM
good stuff!! great idea LS, liking where you are going with this...

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on October 21, 2009, 09:24:15 AM
neat idea with those buttons.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 21, 2009, 11:34:17 AM
It was a great idea but it just didn't work. I tried super glue, then gorilla glue, then hot glue. Every time I try to seperate  the 2 helmets the bottom snap pops off the clone head and stays attached to the button in the helmet. Oh well I tried...better luck next time.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on October 21, 2009, 11:35:20 AM
Sorry to hear it didn't work. It was a great idea though. You customs guys sure do think of some neat tricks, thats for sure.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on October 21, 2009, 03:04:05 PM
I was wondering if that would work. Better glue those two together and just make a helmet that you can swap out.
Did you check to see if your pin vise screws apart.
  I bought one that has double ended bit heads that you take the vise apart to flip over.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on October 21, 2009, 03:48:16 PM
hey luke, instead of the button you should try some realy tiny magnets!  that oughta work....

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 21, 2009, 06:46:18 PM
I got some painting done today. I don't know how you do this clint but I LOVE the figure you made that looks like this one is starting to look, so this is 2 aps white, then the black thin line treatment, then 2 coats of white again. 2 coats blue on visor and goggles. Then I open up the tan I bought and started applying it and it is enamel. I was wondering why it was thicker that the other 3 colors I bought but didn't figure everything out until I applied the first stroke. I will have one or two more touch up sessions before the helmet is done.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-17.jpg)


The RC is OK but I am thinking it is looking like a football helmet with all the tan areas. It looked so cool just white with tan cheeks, I am thinking I used too much tan.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-11.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-13.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-13.jpg)

Any ideas?


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on October 21, 2009, 08:03:24 PM
It doesn't look to be too much tan in my book.  Perhaps once you have the body painted for your RC it'll look different.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on October 21, 2009, 11:05:41 PM
No, it's not too much tan, i dont think. good job on the tedious detail lines. It's like I get a primer coat on the helmet, then the lines, then the primary color, and back and forth to correct slip ups until it looks right.
  Good job buddy. How do you like those new paints?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 22, 2009, 12:10:49 AM
Luke, I absolutelylove small units of clones....

Can I ask, do you use masking tape or do you paint the lines by hand?

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 22, 2009, 04:16:24 AM
thanks guys, this is some very tedious work. The RC is not bad I am just not in love with it, we will see what happens. I may do as Phatty said and not change anything until I have done the body. Clint I love the new paint. It is pretty thin so I didn't add a drop of water as usual. I painted straight out of the jar and coverage and flow is a lot better than the folk art or apple barrel. Thanks Jules and I have never used any tape on figures, all free hand. I did try it when I first started customizing and had some trouble with it bleeding under the tape and building up on the edges so I never tried again.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: night force cynic on October 22, 2009, 09:24:03 AM
what kind of new paints are you and CH referring to?   I'm just curious


nice work on the clone.  I'm definitely not seeing too much tan at all and I personally like the helmet being one piece. 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 23, 2009, 08:00:49 AM
NFC I just bought some Game Workshops paint and I love the stuff.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on October 23, 2009, 08:07:22 AM
LS i have only ever used GW paints mate and would never use anything else! welcome to the club :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on October 23, 2009, 04:39:16 PM
LS i have only ever used GW paints mate and would never use anything else! welcome to the club :)
NFC I just bought some Game Workshops paint and I love the stuff.

ditto thats all i have ever used
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 23, 2009, 05:45:15 PM
Wow you guys started with the good stuff. This is my first time buying them as I have used Apple Barrel for years. There are no hobby shops in my town. What sucks is someone had put an enamel tan on the acrylic rack and i didn't notice when I bought it. Tomorrow I am breaking in the pin vice.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 30, 2009, 07:31:24 AM
I am back with some older customs first up Jabba's palace/skiff guards.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Gailid2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0001-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0016.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0017.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0006-5.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0010-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0004-5.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0012-3.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0008-3.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/pucumir.jpg)


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 30, 2009, 07:42:29 AM
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0012-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0020-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0013-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0014.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0013.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0007-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0008-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0011.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0004-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0012-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: night force cynic on October 30, 2009, 08:22:26 AM
man, I love seeing every corner of the screen fill-in character in the palace scenes recreated in custom form.   Sure that's because I'm big fan of Jabba's part and all, yes definitely, but mostly I'm just amazed to see toys of random characters I've never ever seen on-screen after the hundreds of times I've seen Return Of The Jedi, even when I'm watching it to nit pick the backgrounds.   :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on October 30, 2009, 08:24:24 AM
Those are some crazy cool shots, LE. I love the shading in the clothing wrinkles on the first two.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on October 30, 2009, 10:35:19 AM
looks pretty daggone good to me.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 01, 2009, 07:15:01 PM
NFC, thanks and yes I love the background characters. I have definitely watched hundreds of times as well as researching pics on the net.

clint, Thanks buddy and I figured these guys would be plenty dirty if you could see them in normal light.

Tamer, thanks glad you enjoyed them.

The group shots show several I don't have individual pics of anymore. I may take some new pics to update them. Fozec and Woof are two of my favorites.

Now to wrap up the Cantina Figures.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/Cantina%20Patrons/Debnoli.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/Cantina%20Patrons/DSC_0014.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/Cantina%20Patrons/DSC_0012.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/Cantina%20Patrons/GaroufLafoe.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/Cantina%20Patrons/DSC_0009.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/Cantina%20Patrons/DSC_0018.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/Cantina%20Patrons/DSC_0017.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/Cantina%20Patrons/DSC_0019.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/Cantina%20Patrons/DSC_0007.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/Cantina%20Patrons/DSC_0003.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/Cantina%20Patrons/DSC_0004.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/Cantina%20Patrons/DSC_0002.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 01, 2009, 07:21:47 PM
LE, you keep pulling out these suprise background figures. I love em! That first one really turned out nice.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on November 01, 2009, 07:25:54 PM
I've seen a few of these before, and it really shouldn't be that much of a surprise to you, considering that I'm President of your Fan Club.
Like Clint said, really love that 1st one, in this latest batch. Always a pleasure.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: night force cynic on November 01, 2009, 07:33:44 PM

Now to wrap up the Cantina Figures.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/Cantina%20Patrons/Debnoli.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/Cantina%20Patrons/DSC_0014.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/Cantina%20Patrons/DSC_0012.jpg)
seriously, where is he in the cantina?  did he even make it on screen?  I know a lot of random costumed extras were left out so set pictures and such are all the record of them we have.

he's damn cool looking.  I love that can wear the robe standing AND sitting, that's genius
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on November 01, 2009, 07:37:08 PM
MANY nice works!  I love to see background characters come to life!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 01, 2009, 07:39:58 PM
Thanks guys. NFC many of my characters are from the original release, while others are from the remastered release where so many thing were switched around for more animated characters. I was thinking he is still in both sitting on the left as the heros walk in. I think his name is Denoble.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on November 01, 2009, 08:02:15 PM
You can find other pix of Debnoli, as well as alot of other cantina denizens HERE (http://cantinacustoms.tripod.com/id18.htm).
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 02, 2009, 06:37:27 AM
Yea Barry that cantina resource page is awesome. I used Red Six page back in the day.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 03, 2009, 08:16:31 AM
Here is a team of Jedi hunters I did a when the concept figures came out. The droid has a poison dart launcher, various poisonous gasses and sensors to study his opponents body language and predict their next move cobbled around his abdomen. His backpack is capable of short distance flight and holds his blaster. He is the short range expert.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0042.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0038.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0047.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0039.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0045.jpg)


This one is the long range expert and sniper, though he is capable of handling any job. He is a bounty hunter that needed the money due to the local economy...


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0091.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0092.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0087.jpg)


This next one is a demolitions expert and bounty hunter as well. He just loves to see things blow up!
I never loved the head on this guy but here he is...



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0096.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0098.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0099.jpg)



Also my "Mask of Death" Grevious using the concept figure. I can see him at some ceremonial battle on his home planet about to take on 10 warriors at once.



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0015.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on November 03, 2009, 08:23:08 AM
Luke, those customs are too sick!  that short range Jedi hunter is badass, and that demo expert looks like a Joker of sorts!  Excellent work!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on November 03, 2009, 08:37:57 AM
front page again. We can't seem to keep you off of it. Nice team.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: clones are awesome on November 03, 2009, 09:04:06 AM
Good job
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on November 03, 2009, 09:07:52 AM
awesome customs mate
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on November 03, 2009, 01:47:46 PM
love that droid.  what is the recipe?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 03, 2009, 03:26:02 PM
Thanks everyone. Spud the base for the droid is a Zevox figure. I added the Naboo pilot helmet to bulk up that tiny head. The legs and arms are Dr. Doom. I had to bust that figure open and glue its pegs to the Zavox torso. Then they would have full articulation. The backpack is a chap mai futuristic binocular.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 03, 2009, 04:20:00 PM
Holy smokes are those cool! I really like the droid and the long range guy.
  Seeing great customs like this posted every day is spoiling me.
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: DS-61-2 on November 03, 2009, 05:06:24 PM
I just found this thread its amazing lol, these figures look great I cant wait to see the finished Barf
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on November 03, 2009, 05:57:10 PM
LE, all of these are friggin amazing! Love every single one of them.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 03, 2009, 07:43:33 PM
If you liked those get ready for this. I had some business in VA yeaterday. That means I am near Hobby Town USA! I picked up 14 bottles of model masters paints. I have been trying out games workshop and MM and decided on MM because of the number of colors available and the fact that I love this paint. Last night I finally got to paint a droid that I have had together for a while and was able to finish it up today. Any one care to help me figure out a name for this guy? I suck at it. haha


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0011-9.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-15.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-12.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-7.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-14.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0009-5.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-9.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-5.jpg)

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on November 03, 2009, 08:11:29 PM
Dude, that is sweet!  And if you need Model Masters paints, I have a Hobby Lobby AND a Hobby Town USA near me, so just send me  a list and I'll get ya taken care of!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on November 03, 2009, 08:12:10 PM
Damn, dude, that is a whole 'nother level of cool. I swear, when I saw this, the temp in my house dropped nearly 20 degrees.
I gotta pick up some of that paint. Right now, I'm using Folk Art paint. I think you can get a gallon of it free with the purchase of a gallon of milk at Wal Mart.
I can't offer a name for your droid, but I can ogle it for hours if that counts for something.
Still diggin the shhh outta that background, and this latest effort by you is off tha chart.
Another classic!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: StenHunter on November 03, 2009, 08:32:05 PM
MC-11D Hunter Seeker Droid
Manufactured by: Altek VII Industries

Role:
Combat, assassination, espionage, and multi-infiltration unit. Effective in small combat teams, but also can be used in solo operational situations and multiple theaters of war. The MC-11D is available in several paint themes including winter, urban, jungle, forest and desert. The MC-11D comes with full combat gear including Blasters, rifles and explosives.

The MC-11D has an operational battery time of 63 days at 110% power use.


Ok, I'm off to have more coffee =)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on November 03, 2009, 08:46:35 PM
lol... @$$-Blasters!!!!   ;D

I couldn't resist. 

but man... I love it.  perfect colors, perfect paint apps, perfect... perfect... perfect.  I love that concept boba head on there. It looks perfect as a droid! 

I see parts of a BAD, Ig-86, the boba head of course, but is it my imagination or are some of the parts taken from a commando droid?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on November 03, 2009, 11:08:45 PM
how about TD-09 terminator droid
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on November 04, 2009, 03:52:54 AM
 :o OH mate they are some fantastic customs mate!!!your  "Mask of Death" Grevious  looks like he could take on more the just 10, i think he could take on all the Spartans and not  even get his toe nails dirty lol
Ace Group LS i can just see a mini series now........ ;)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 04, 2009, 05:49:14 AM
Oh boy do your customs "rock my boat", you are the Customiser to Watch right now, the sheer variation of creativity is stunning. I also love your images.

Oh and I love the containers and the background piece, the whole ensemble is just off the chart awesome!

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/4071975836_35b74829c2_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 04, 2009, 06:18:16 AM
Thanks guys and Julian thanks for the seal of approval!

CC, thanks buddy and I agree, that grevious is one of my favorite customs.

Jay, interesting idea, I like it.

Spud, @$$ blasters indeed! I was going for a wild west gun slinger droid. I had never seen a droid with holsters so I came up with this. He is simply HK-47 with IG-86 limbs, HK feet and the Boba head.

Sten buddy that is a great write up for my droid. MC-11D he is. The story is perfect and fits him well so let's go with it. Thanks so much.

Barry thanks my man, glad to bring my cooling effects to you and yours. I have a few projects sitting here ready for paint and refused to do anything until I got the paint I needed. The folk art stuff is ok but nothing compares to the coverage and ease of application like the MM paints, IMO. I will keep the old stuff for weathering and stuff like that.

Thanks Pat you are most helpful. I may take you up on that one day!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Reconsgt on November 04, 2009, 07:00:45 AM
The latest droid rocks,  I also use the M paints almost excusivly due to the colors and ease, I love the fact they are pre-thinned and ready for the airbrush to boot
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on November 04, 2009, 07:52:34 AM
Sweet droid. Sounds like you stocked your paint supplies too!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: 110clones on November 04, 2009, 06:21:28 PM
1 word

AMAZING!
 :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: dana.raye.smith on November 04, 2009, 06:38:11 PM
He is kind of the way i envisioned IG-76 or whatever he was... with a different head.
He was one of the IG series droids activated by IG-88A when he became sentient and activated the other 3 IG-88B,C,and D and killed all life where they were...
Great looking stuff... you are definitely on a roll and have earned the seal of approval.
And not to thread jack you, but I finally got some decent paints too... MM in about 9 colors... so now maybe I can try some actual customizing soon...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 04, 2009, 07:09:42 PM
DRS, Yes I read about that as well. I didn't think about connecting him with IG-76. He is kind of tall as is so the IG series head would be a bit much. There will be a group pic soon. Good to hear you have the good paint to work with, now let's see some customs.

110 Clones, thanks man!

Tamer thanks, and yes the paint does make a difference. It seems to stuck to the figures better as well.

Sarge I appreciate it. Sounds like a lot of are using MM paints, they are good.


Today I needed to drill a hole through the shoulders of another droid. My drill was out at my shop and I just put a bit in the dremmel and drilled it. The figure slipped out of my fingers and started spinning. I turned it off as the figure flew apart all over the office. The torso was on the bit so I had that, next I searched my junky desk and found the legs. Searched my wifes desk beside mine nothing, then looked on top of the upper cabinets and found the screw holding the chest on the torso. Still no head, the one thing I can't replace. It was the 80's Swoop trooper head. I have looked through about everything and cleaned half the office, still no luck. Man this sucks, i had a cool new droid together and now I am about done painting it and still no head. Lesson learned, walk out to the shop and get the right tool to do the job. I could have better controlled the speed with the cordless drill and would have never lost anything. wah wah wahhhhh

I have a few pics but was waiting to find the head of pick/build another as I want an original looking head to finish it off.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 04, 2009, 07:45:26 PM
Damn, LE, that latest droid really looks good. I mean, it does indeed look perfect to me. you have really outdone yourself this time. I am really impressed with your paintjob. I see that you are liking your MM paint. I am using it more now than my other favorite, Polly s.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on November 04, 2009, 08:23:34 PM
LE... I think I have at least two extra swoop troopers if you'd like one of them pm and we'll work something out.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 05, 2009, 05:04:48 AM
Thanks so much Spud. Pm on the way! I looked more last night, this is driving me crazy! Still no luck.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 06, 2009, 10:56:26 AM
Ok Spud is going to help me out with the helmet that ran away, but I am kind of impatient. So last night I picked a new head from the bin and went to work. Here is my next assasin droid. Sten, any great ideas for a name on this one?

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0011-10.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-6.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0016-4.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0021-3.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0017-5.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0019-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0020-4.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0022-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Space Balls...the action figures
Post by: narceron on November 06, 2009, 01:24:52 PM
for tiny drill bits go to wall-mart or lowes and look with the dremel stuff, they'll have super small drill bits for the dremel... of course, they may not fit in your hand drill....

you can also look at GW, devin, those hand drills, if they are the same ones GW sells, have very brittle bits.

*GW is gamesworkshop
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 06, 2009, 03:29:45 PM
Another cool assassin droid! Very nice indeed. What's the recipie this time?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on November 06, 2009, 05:32:09 PM
Now that's what I call 'lip smackin good!' That's some fine ingredients, Louis. Nothing bitter about it, cause all I taste is sweet.
Damn fine job, bro. Damn fine.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 07, 2009, 08:27:07 AM
Thanks guys. This one features an old GI Joe head, not sure of the name. IG-86 upper torso with various greeblies added, CZ droid pelvis and legs, 4 LOAM legs and feet. You can see in the pic below all I needed was a screw to hold everything together and retain full articulation.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-13.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on November 07, 2009, 08:29:10 AM
I can't seem to keep you off the front page Spry, nice work. I just get amazed daily by all the new customs that seem to pop up here.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: 110clones on November 07, 2009, 09:51:20 AM
just awesome
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 07, 2009, 12:15:55 PM
Group pic...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0024-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Mr. Black on November 07, 2009, 02:25:12 PM
Wow, don't want those machines hunting me down, LS. Excellent work, and what a great way to connect those different parts. Clever thinking!

The one on the right's my favourite, that McQ Boba helmet looks just right on that body  8)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Reconsgt on November 07, 2009, 02:26:39 PM
They both look great, the greenish one's helmet really reminds me off Fallout 3 for some reason.  As Incom stated the Mc Fett helmet fits perfectly.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: StenHunter on November 07, 2009, 05:49:30 PM
Sten, any great ideas for a name on this one?

X-99 Guardian Droid
The X-99 Guardian Droid is Feltan Industries premiere  service and security droid. Platted in a Nettium alloy shell that will not only absorb 87% of all blaster fire types but look good buffed and highlighted in our gold or silver highlighting. The X-99 comes with search algorithms that will allow it to scan crowds for weapons in seconds. These droids also can be disassembled quickly for storage in starships or hovercraft. Never feel unsafe again with an X-99 GD or three!



Thanks!!
 


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on November 07, 2009, 05:53:11 PM
awesome looking hunter LS... oh and happy birthday too mate ;D hope you have a great day....
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 07, 2009, 06:17:00 PM
Happy birthday, LE!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 07, 2009, 08:18:09 PM
Sten, thanks for the write up and name on the droid it is very creative.

CC and Clint, thanks for the wishes. Had a great day with the family. Got some cash, went to walmart looking for a V-19 or a AT-ST with no luck as usual. shelves clogged with the same old stuff. Picked up 4 Joes for $5 ea and the blue camo Corps vehicle.

Sarge and Incom, thanks guys. I have tried that head on a droid before and never had anything that worked till this one. It also looks good on the IG droids if anyone wants to try it.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on November 07, 2009, 10:09:20 PM
that screw idea was pretty smart buddy... realy nice job on it.  I realy like them both.

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: 110clones on November 07, 2009, 11:05:41 PM
I found some cool droid fodder over the weekend and just got pics of this little scavenger droid I made. I can't remember what line it is from as the package opened easily and I threw it away in the can right outside the store. Didn't even make it to the car. haha  ;D He had a nose and ears that I removed, sanded, then added the bits on the front and repainted a few areas. The last step was a wash of brown. He reminds me of a character design someone uses here...hmmm who will be the first to see the resemblance?

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-14.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-11.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-10.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-12.jpg)


I thought it would be something from new the movie astro boy in america
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on November 08, 2009, 03:10:48 AM
Happy BDay Sprywalker, I will celebrating one myself tomorrow. I wish you luck on that atst hunt.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Reconsgt on November 08, 2009, 07:54:09 AM
Happy Birthday
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on November 08, 2009, 08:32:49 AM
many happy returns
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on November 08, 2009, 05:03:53 PM
Happy Birthday, LE!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 08, 2009, 07:01:30 PM
Hey, thaks for all the Birthday wishes. I hope to get pics of the next droid tomorrow. Something totally different.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 09, 2009, 10:24:28 AM
Ok guys, I hated the dome that was supposed to be clear for this R2 so I repainted it.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-7.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0015-4.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0017-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on November 09, 2009, 10:29:41 AM
Looks slick! OH, and a belated happy birthday to ya L.E.!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: dana.raye.smith on November 09, 2009, 10:34:59 AM
Belated Happy Birthday LS, and the droids are looking great.
Like the R2 head repaint. Looks much better than the goofy clear that is not at all clear.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: night force cynic on November 09, 2009, 11:16:19 AM
Ok guys, I hated the dome that was supposed to be clear for this R2 so I repainted it.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-7.jpg)
that is SUPERB work! 

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 09, 2009, 11:21:42 AM
That painted dome looks factory fresh to me buddy.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: DocOutlands on November 09, 2009, 12:39:42 PM
Happy birthday!  (knew I was missing someone's b'day)

Looks like I need to add YOU to the waiting list, too! (for clear R3 domes)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on November 09, 2009, 02:22:30 PM
sweet! as an astro builder/collector  i have one question......wanna sell it ?   .....lol
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on November 09, 2009, 03:41:47 PM
Sweet paint apps on the dome, son. Sugary sweet!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 09, 2009, 03:43:15 PM
I take that as a big complement coming from you Jay. As you are the master of astro's, but not right now. I love this little droid and so does my son. His favorite color is blue and he says it is Rex's droid.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 09, 2009, 03:44:28 PM
Ha, thanks Barry. We entered our post at the same time.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on November 09, 2009, 03:47:14 PM
I take that as a big complement coming from you Jay. As you are the master of astro's, but not right now. I love this little droid and so does my son. His favorite color is blue and he says it is Rex's droid.

thats a great idea a 501st legion droid   ! and you have done a great job i may just emulate it on my next droid custom(if thats ok mate) altho i am dead jealous as R3-M3 is on my hit list ...lol
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on November 09, 2009, 06:13:50 PM
Looks like I have another for the fp tomorrow. Looks great, love the sound of Rex's droid. Paint job looks great.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 18, 2009, 07:53:55 PM
Another update with some older customs. I was loving the Clone Wars Concept drawings when they hit the net so I set out to make the 2 figures in the drawing below.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/conceptPloandKi.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0024.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0027-1.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-3.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0072.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0071.jpg)


I learned a lot about working with soft goods doing these. I had so much fun with them I designed a few of my own.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-4.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-5.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-4.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-4.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0009-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-7.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-7.jpg)



In a similar style I also did TFU Shaak Ti. She once had the waist chain but it broke during a shelf dive.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/373px-ShaakTi_tfu.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0009-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0011-1.jpg)


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on November 18, 2009, 07:58:51 PM
Those are all great figures!  Well done!  I especially like the Force Unleashed version of Shaak Ti.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: night force cynic on November 18, 2009, 08:10:14 PM
daaaaamn!


those Jedi are all f'ing awesome.  I can't even pick a favorite because every one of them is GREAT
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on November 18, 2009, 08:54:33 PM
man those are great!  I love the foux leather stuff.  looks amazing!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 18, 2009, 09:02:58 PM
Goodness, L.E., those are over the top, man! Yes, that leather looking material is great looking. You have shown us some great stuff before but I gotta say that these are the best customs I've seen from you. Really professional looking, my man. Please, tell us about that faux leather material and how you worked it.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on November 18, 2009, 10:20:29 PM
Awesome Customs Mate i really love All those Jedi's, simply awesome!!!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 19, 2009, 07:39:50 AM
Thanks everyone, I am proud of these guys. They were a lot of work but well worth it, and I started liking soft goods more. Clint I have a few different fabrics that work for me and I should get a few pics and explanations as they come with a thick backing and you need to remove it. Oh yea and I need to get a few pics of what I have done with some of the helmets I got from Clint.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on November 19, 2009, 08:54:34 AM
utterly superb mate !
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: night force cynic on November 19, 2009, 11:17:02 AM
I really really wish the Jedi we saw in Revenge of the Sith had really looked crazy different from the way we saw them in Attack of the Clones instead of the same exact boring old costumes, appearing as the 3 year long War didn't change or affect any of them at all.  

The concept artists for Episode III had the right idea, they understood that constant warfare would have changed the looks and the behaviors of the Jedi drastically... why the hell didn't George go for some those ideas instead of going the same worn out path?  Lack of imagination in his old stale age I think, fear of new ideas... Dave Filoni has the vision for his cartoon that Lucas didn't have for the final prequel.   Sprywalker, your customs beautifully reflect what some of the battle hardened Jedi should have looked like.  

It's good you're proud of them, you ought to be cuz they're truly great.


I want a Master Plo figure like that!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on November 19, 2009, 04:30:29 PM
Wow, just great figs. I love when I see some artwork and see it made figure style! Just awesome.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on November 19, 2009, 06:42:11 PM
 
L.E., these concept figures are really well done. You've got quite the portfolio, homey.  Can't wait to see what you pull out of retirement next.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 19, 2009, 07:04:08 PM
Thanks guys and Barry, tonight I have something new. I have been playing around with the head cast I got from Clint/ Clonehead. I wanted to use up some of the Engineer bodies, even though I don't really like them. I started trying different things to cover that crazy chest armor and decided on what you see below. I love this helmet mash up and it looks good with several different bodies. I tried a few different paint patterns and decided on this one to kind of mask the man bumps in the armor. It looks like it was designed for old ladies who don't wear bras.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-17.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-15.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-14.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0008-7.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-10.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 19, 2009, 07:25:53 PM
Oh yeah, L.E., that's what I like to see. I love seeing my parts on other people's figures and really enjoy seeing their piant apps on em. This guy looks great and that space trooper chest piece is perfect for covering up those man bumps. Nice paint job on the figure and helmet!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on November 19, 2009, 07:39:07 PM
L.E.,  the gun on his chest is pretty sweet, and that paint looks great. The helmet really goes so well with the rest of the body.
Who painted the head cast?
Love that 2nd pic. It really shows off this well made clone.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 19, 2009, 08:07:47 PM
Thanks Clint and Barry I painted the helmet. I also took some pics of the soft goods materials I use. I have 2 brown pieces of fake leather and 3 vinyl products, white (not pictured here but used in next photos), tan and black. You can get these at fabric shops. I also have an old chammy but I didn't get it out for the pics.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0011-11.jpg)


The dark brown and small tan piece with the black tag do not have a thick backing and can be used as they come. The others have a foam or cotton backing so you have to cut the thickness in half in a corner.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0012-8.jpg)


Then you can carefully pull it apart making it much thinner.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-8.jpg)


You can also paint it. Here you see I painted the white vinyl grey and am holding a bigger white piece for comparison.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0014-6.jpg)

It is fairly easy to work with and has many uses. I would also like to get some Lego canvas for straps and things.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on November 19, 2009, 08:12:23 PM
Man, L.E., that Engineer is freakin' sweet looking!  Crazy awesome!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 19, 2009, 08:21:45 PM
hey, that material that you use is pretty cool. I may have to go on a hunt for that.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: night force cynic on November 19, 2009, 08:35:15 PM
hooah!

friggin' SWEET!   does this clone have a name?  I'd ask what unit he's attached to but really who cares, he looks like he's a whole squad of clones all by himself

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-17.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-15.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: StenHunter on November 20, 2009, 12:47:24 PM
I have that same brown leather type fabric =) I've been using it on my customs for years now since I can't seem to use up the 1 yard I bought :P

Love the stuff!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 21, 2009, 06:31:17 AM
Sorry NFC I am not good at making up names for these guys. If anyone cares to give him a name or battalion that would be cool. Lastly there will be more, he is part of a team.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on November 21, 2009, 06:44:55 AM
I would just call him "Nails" as he looks like he could chew some up and spit em out as well as nail some clankers.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: night force cynic on November 21, 2009, 07:41:18 AM
I would just call him "Nails" as he looks like he could chew some up and spit em out as well as nail some clankers.
I'm backing up Tamer on this one, it's a great suggestion for exactly those reasons.


and I'd suggest attaching Nails and his team to the 41st Elite
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: beige-4 on November 21, 2009, 08:49:58 AM
how about 745th infantry battalion  lvva lol and grat stuff spry guy lolo.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 21, 2009, 07:43:02 PM
Nails it is! Thanks for the input. As I said he is part of a squad, 7 members. Should I post pics as I do each member or would you rather see them all at once grouped together? I just got 2 more done.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 21, 2009, 07:46:57 PM
heck, show em individually and then show the squad.  I don't want to miss a single detail, L.E.

this is going to be great.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on November 22, 2009, 03:49:09 AM
sounds good to me mate cant wait to see your first few  ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on November 22, 2009, 04:49:39 AM
Nails it is! Thanks for the input. As I said he is part of a squad, 7 members. Should I post pics as I do each member or would you rather see them all at once grouped together? I just got 2 more done.

Yepper, show em one at a time and I can do a fp story where I hint about the rest of the squad.  If you don't have names, I could post a call for name that trooper there too. Good stuff guy.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Reconsgt on November 22, 2009, 06:35:38 AM
I agree, 1 by1  then then the squad shots, 

The latest fig is eye poppingly good, I really dig this one.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 22, 2009, 09:02:35 AM
Ok guys, it will be 1 trooper a day until they are all done. I'll get ready to take a few pics...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 22, 2009, 10:59:55 AM
Ok after experimenting with my lighting I came up with some cool darker shots and some well lit shots so you can see everything. Not sure which I like the most so I figured I should post some of both. I am also looking for help naming everyone in this squad. I hope to have "A Clone a day" for the next few days...for today I am adding the pilot to the group.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0011-12.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0012-9.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0009-6.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0017-7.jpg)



and a teaser pic...


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0015-5.jpg)


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 22, 2009, 11:31:30 AM
Oh yeah, L E, I am really liking that pilot figure.  Whose legs and torso are those? Dude, that Cobra tank mod is just killer. I love the additions that you made and the paint is perfect! Looks like I will be adding to the front page again today.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on November 22, 2009, 11:33:38 AM
Those are some very cool shots!  I especially like the teaser pic. 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Mr. Black on November 22, 2009, 12:13:15 PM
That's turning out to be one cool squad, LS  8) Excellent paint apps and I really dig that helmet Clint made. Your paint apps are the icing on these clone cakes, as is the body armour and such. Wicked!

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: night force cynic on November 22, 2009, 02:58:29 PM
ooooh niice!   


awesome upgrade of the HISS tank cannon and super awesome work severely improving everything about the body of the tank including elongating it, that's impressive


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on November 22, 2009, 04:17:43 PM
OOH Very Nice L.S!!! they are some awesome looking customs thus far.....Great lighting effects on the Photos too very natural looking, can not wait till the next one  ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 22, 2009, 07:44:52 PM
Thanks CC, the weather was kind of crappy today so I took pics in our front window with a little extra lighting. The brighter shots happened because the sun popped out for 1 minute.

NFC glad you like. The tank was a challenge, it was done a while back when the sigma six stuff hit clerance. Good eye on what I did to it, I also made the cab taller.

Yea Incom I love the helmet mods and Clint has some of the best I have ever seen. You just can't go wrong with them.

Thanks USD, I played around with 2 different versions of the teaser pic and kind of liked that red tint.

Clint glad you like him, I love your helmet cast and I made the hoses removable from the helmet. The neck has huge ball so it hold the removable helmet well. I may do a neck swap at some point and put a clone head on but not now. I am wondering if it needs something down the center of the top raised part, oh maybe some type of emblems on either side. hmmm

The torso and upper legs are AT-AT Driver, arms and legs are Clone Commander.

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on November 22, 2009, 09:39:18 PM
looks great! I love that sigma six hiss tank... I'd love to get ahold of one, of course, I'd love to get my hands on a REGULAR hiss tank!! lol.
the clones are great too... but I realy like that tank... 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 23, 2009, 04:29:52 AM
A couple of names....(verging on the comic I know but they just came into my head)

Sgt. Jagger  Slovaks AKA The Sandcrawler
Lt. Goula "Strutter" Cinzano

LUUUURRRVE these dudes, and the vehicle, what can I say but....

It's WWWUUUKKKUUUDDD!!!!

(not sent from my iphone)....
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 23, 2009, 12:08:07 PM
Thanks Spudd and funny names Jules. Just snapped a few pics with less than desirable lighting today. Some of them came out pretty good though. The trick is dealing with the light bouncing off the white parts. I really need to make a light box...here is today's clone.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-15.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-16.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-12.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0012-10.jpg)


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on November 23, 2009, 12:18:26 PM
man I can't get over the awesomeness of that tank... the weathering is perfect on it

I realy like the added piece of the space clone's oxygen mask on the airborne troopers helmet! that fits together nicely!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Reconsgt on November 23, 2009, 04:20:49 PM
Very unique squad,  The are some very nice peices of work.   The tank is very cool and I agree the weathering is killer.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 23, 2009, 05:42:07 PM
Yet another daily addition to this killer squad of clones? I like him, L.E.! I am really digging the whole monochromatic color scheme. Will there be another one, tomorrow?
Thanks Spudd and funny names Jules. Just snapped a few pics with less than desirable lighting today. Some of them came out pretty good though. The trick is dealing with the light bouncing off the white parts. I really need to make a light box...here is today's clone.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-15.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-16.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-12.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0012-10.jpg)



Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on November 23, 2009, 06:22:13 PM
Wicked clones, L.E.!  Dig the heck outta that tank. That mud on the treads and base is awesome. Hella cool mods, all around.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 23, 2009, 07:22:41 PM
Thanks guys and yes Clint, the commander will be up tomorrow. I have to do the last touch up on him and he will be done.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 24, 2009, 11:35:09 AM
You are front paged again, buddy. I am a day late in doing it but still ahead of your next unveiling.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 24, 2009, 02:32:06 PM
Thanks Clint and here is todays update. The Commander of the squad. I am calling him done for now but he will have 2 white or light grey holsters with blasters in them when Clint gets to cast them for me. I am also thinking I need to paint some more vinyl and glue it to the inside of the kama. Then it would be the same color as the outside.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-18.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-19.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-14.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-16.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-8.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: night force cynic on November 24, 2009, 03:06:07 PM
So have you settled on what unit these bad ass troopers are part of? 


I'm hoping you'll say the 41st on account of they totally look like they belong, like Gree's scary instant death attack squad   :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on November 24, 2009, 04:18:00 PM
that squad is seriously cool!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 24, 2009, 06:06:07 PM
Nice!  He would look good with some holsters on him.

How many guys were supposed to be in this squad?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on November 24, 2009, 06:10:05 PM
Oh yeah!! that is one fantastic looking Squad, they are all shaping up very nicely indeed mate
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: 110clones on November 24, 2009, 07:05:54 PM
That is one great group of clones u got there
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 24, 2009, 07:50:47 PM
Thanks guys, I am glad everyone is liking them. Clint I am going for 7 members in this group. I will be leaving town tomorrow and will be back next week with the final 3.

NFC the idea about attaching them to the 41st is pretty interesting.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on November 24, 2009, 08:56:29 PM
Another winner, L.E.. Dude....7 clones? Can't wait, buddy. You're batting a thousand so far.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on December 02, 2009, 10:22:41 AM
awesome customs mate

It's great to see also other customs not only clones
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on December 02, 2009, 10:31:47 AM
I am loving that squad and custom vehicle in the background. On the FP again!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 02, 2009, 11:41:45 AM
Tamer, hey thanks man. I made that vehicle about 2 yrs ago, it was a major challenge at that point.

Fiala, thanks and yes I was into this long before the clones.

R1b my man. Thanks so much, I hope to get back on them soon. Too much real world jank going on for the next few days.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: narceron on December 02, 2009, 01:20:08 PM
rad tank.

May I ask how you did the mud effect?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on December 02, 2009, 02:08:18 PM
on a rainy day he went out to play.

 ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 02, 2009, 03:14:20 PM
Sure narceron, it is just a brown wash. Sometimes I wipe some off and sometimes I would just let it puddle and dry. Lastly you can dip a tooth brush in the paint and run your finger over it next to the area you want to apply a splatter effect. It is very simple, give it a try.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Mr. Black on December 02, 2009, 03:22:04 PM
Nothing but praise on these fine troopers, Luke. The look great individually, but you've managed to make them look equally great as a team.

The mud paint on the tank looks pretty cool, but wouldn't you like to give adding some "real" mud, by using Greenstuff, Fixit Sculpt or something? Just a thought  :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: jlw515 on December 12, 2009, 09:57:46 AM
Excellent customs!! What's cool is that I know we both post on other sites, but there were customs here I had never seen before!

Jason
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 23, 2010, 07:57:35 PM
This is my entry for Yakfinities this round...Ferel Droids

These droids have repaired many ships and scavenged many parts in their time working for the owner of the local repair shop. These guys have been so overworked they decided to get rid of the shop owner. They grew to hate all living species and soon they decided no one would leave the shop alive. The 2 Power droids have shall we say "shocked the space monkey" a few times. The repair droid and small scavenger droid rob parts or fix what the doomed customers bring in. They even put together a rag tag protocal droid to lure in new customers by selling droid parts.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0011-13.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-17.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-15.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on February 23, 2010, 08:08:14 PM
That's sweet!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: lambonspit on February 23, 2010, 08:21:17 PM
nice. so many droids!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on February 24, 2010, 09:20:03 AM
Looks great!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on February 24, 2010, 09:49:12 AM
That does look cool, L.E.! This is your official entry? I figured you were going to use the red one with the concept Fett head and that one with the joe head. Those two looked pretty snazzy themselves.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 24, 2010, 12:19:17 PM
Thanks guys and Clint they were used for the banner for the contest as they were made and seen before the contest. It all works out as I was able to whip up this little story about these droids from my dio.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: EliteVideoCore on February 27, 2010, 07:10:46 AM
LOOK AT ALL THOSE B.A.D. PARTS! :o COOL STUFF, MAH FRIEND....
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 05, 2010, 06:28:56 AM
Last post on the bottom of the first page, time for an update. Amongst 12 other ideas I am currently focusing on making/updating the members of Rogue Squadron from the comic series. Most of this group became Red Squadrom that led the attack on the Death Star with Luke Skywalker. First up is Jek Porkins, man I wish Hasbro would update this figure but here he is with his R5 astromech droid. The droid still needs a few touch ups and I think I will weather it with a grey wash. Droids are so hard to paint! I have been back and forth with blue then white on the front upper panels 4 times. The paint is starting to get thick and is making me less than happy at the moment. Oh well here is a WIP pic...



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-18.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-18.jpg)


This is a figure I made years ago and for the life of me I can't think of his name. I need to get my comics out and refresh the memory. He will be updated with the new body beside him.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0009-7.jpg)


Not in Rogue Squadron but I will also update Arvill at the same time with a new body.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-13.jpg)


I will also be making versions of the character from RS in there casual attire as well. More pics soon.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on March 05, 2010, 11:01:48 AM
I like it! On our front page. I don't know what you mean by being in progress, but I think it looks sweet myself.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: darth neo on March 05, 2010, 01:50:23 PM
that looks great and if you ever have a spare lke skwr around paint his hair black with a black goatee  and a scar on his cheek his name will be drelian vorkor hes a he is beige squadrons leader and just do a black line on his head or something  just a idea for expansions  ;D ill paint up the droid  ;)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: lambonspit on March 05, 2010, 04:19:51 PM
Looking good. I feel your pain with painting the droid. I'm doing my third layer of black to cover up all my mistakes.....give me a vehicle or clone any day!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Cimter on March 05, 2010, 09:12:52 PM
I think your Bald Guy with the Mustash is supposed to be Horton Salm, not a bad likeness actually and he will look much better on the newer body with your great painting skills.  How do you plan on doing the Green on the Newer Red B-Wing pilot, would it not be easier to do it on a B-Wing Pilot Ten Numb white outfit.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on March 06, 2010, 05:08:26 AM
Outstanding work, LE! This looks like a fun to do project!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 06, 2010, 05:57:50 AM
Michael, exelent idea. I have 3 of tose guys and it will be much easier to apply the green to white. Why didn't I think of that?

Thanks Clint. I painted up another droid yesterday and should have more pics soon.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Cimter on March 06, 2010, 09:00:24 AM
That's ok sometime we overlook the simplest route to get the fiigures made we want after all it took me three attempts before I got the Jaxxon I wanted and that's one of the simplest kit bashes going.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on March 07, 2010, 05:55:44 AM
Wow, Rogue squadron would make an iconic set of figures...I love the images posted on the last page and I expect great things from you LS as you never cease to produce customs of the highest quality.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 08, 2010, 08:56:11 PM
Jules - thanks buddy. I did this years ago but with all these awesome new sculpts for pilots I have been collecting base figures for the last few months. Now I am ready to put them all together. I guess I could snap more pics of the old versions of the Rogues. I am still kinda proud of my Kapp Dendo figure from yesteryear.

Micheal - I hear you buddy and thanks for the correct ID/rattling my bird cage. Indeed he is Horton Salm and I plan on getting Clint to cast me 2 more of these heads. I have used 3-4 of them on OT characters and other customs.

On with the show! Up  next is Nrin Vakil with his new R2 unit. I could not find any reference on his droid while serving with Rogue Squadron so I made him one with a white and red paint scheme. Any advice on naming him would be great or if anyone has more info please share...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-15.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: lambonspit on March 08, 2010, 09:42:16 PM
Nice, really liking the droid and the quarren pilot. Did you detail his head and hands any further coz their looking really good.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on March 09, 2010, 03:18:49 AM
excellent work on the droid LE  both look great
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: night force cynic on March 09, 2010, 04:37:11 AM
that box 'o droids is awesome.  It's funny, I see that and I start to wonder if there's a random box of droids and droid parts around in every room of Wraithnine's house just in case a custom idea hits him he has some droids to look through.   :)     I've got hobby stuff in couple places in my house too.  lol


This is a figure I made years ago and for the life of me I can't think of his name. I need to get my comics out and refresh the memory. He will be updated with the new body beside him.
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0009-7.jpg)
hell yes!  I don't know the chracter but I love the green color, I suddenly want to make a pilot like that...   I can't wait to see the pictures of the new custom


Quote
Not in Rogue Squadron but I will also update Arvill at the same time with a new body.
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-13.jpg)
yeah he definitely needs the update, I'm looking forward to seeing that. 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 09, 2010, 03:25:12 PM
Thanks guys and yes I did a red wash to bring out the texture of the skin.  The droid is the white and orange one that comes with Greivous in the 2 pack. I painted the orange details red.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Reconsgt on March 09, 2010, 06:49:17 PM
The details on the Quarren really do pop, it just looks so deep with testure. I really dig it.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 10, 2010, 05:28:15 AM
I am currently working on the members of Rogue Squadron and their astromech droids. All of the images below are WIP's.

First up is Tycho Celchu, there is no droid pictured because hasbro made Whistler.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-10.jpg)

I need to dremel a countersink into his elbows so the forearm will fit properly and repaint the figure.


Second is Nrin Vakil the sad thing is I can't find his arms from the comic pack so I'm kinda stuck unless I go buy another comic pack.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-16.jpg)


My third Rogue is Ibtisam and her droid.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-19.jpg)

I may change out her lower legs for something more bulky like the arms are. Then a repaint to finish her off. The droid is made from BAD body and legs with an old R2 dome on top. I am wondering if I should paint all the blue details on the dome black or leave them as is? I will be leaving the blue line on the lower dome where it meets the body. Oh a fuuny note I went with the metalic blue droid as fish are attracted to luers that are similar in color.haha :P


Last and certainly not least is Wedge Antilles.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0008-9.jpg)


I need to cut off the static feet and pop on some with articulation then paint and Wedge will be complete. I also just spray painted the droid dome red and the paint is drying.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on March 10, 2010, 05:38:21 AM
You are on a roll, LE! I had a favorite chose at one point but now I am just loving them all.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Cimter on March 10, 2010, 06:54:36 AM
L.E. Keep up the good work man I would see Darthsinister about getting him to do up a Tunroth head for you, that guy rocks with creating his own head casts and he is more reasonably priced than GTG/TRI-Gate.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on March 10, 2010, 10:20:00 AM
Good deal. Hey, I have an R2 leg I am gonna send you and a couple bodies from Atat drivers when I send out our hallmark deal payment. Good stuff. I will try to get it in the mail tomorrow!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 10, 2010, 12:15:47 PM
Clint - I guess I am, it is WIP madness around here! I like to pick parts for several customs at a time while I'm in my fodder bins. Then I paint all of them together and it goes a bit faster.

Michael - That is a great idea! I would love to have Tunroth in here along with several more characters I am developing.

Shawn - Thanks buddy, I can use pretty much any BAD part for custom fodder.



Soooo, any thoughts about that R2 dome? Leave as is or paint the rest of the blue details black?



I have also just started working on my entry for the droid contest. It is a style I have never used before and something totally different for me. It will be different to say the least.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: darth neo on March 10, 2010, 12:51:24 PM
cant wait
hey a name could be r4-p48
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on March 10, 2010, 05:13:57 PM
Awesome!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on March 11, 2010, 10:18:15 AM
Great job Luke. These custom Rogue Squadron sets are just outstanding.
My favorite is Ibtisam and her droid.


keep up the good work
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on March 13, 2010, 12:57:52 PM
No way man! those are all amazing. I'd love to see a group shot with an x wing in the background!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 13, 2010, 03:25:40 PM
Thanks guys and Jules, you won't have to wait too long for that shot. I am just assembling several characters at the same time then I will paint all at the same time.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 28, 2010, 08:02:14 AM
I have been working on a Mandolorian for a contest over at GTG forums. My idea was to piece together a Mando with all Joe parts and a rough Western gun slinger crossed with vintage look and paint aps. I have used one of Bobas lower arms, Jango holster and guns and the GM backpack.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0011-16.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0012-13.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-12.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0014-7.jpg)



Now the question is should I go with the Joe helmet?


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0015-6.jpg)



or a mando bucket?


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0017-8.jpg)



What do you think?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on March 28, 2010, 09:12:02 AM
damn cool!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Cimter on March 28, 2010, 12:57:44 PM
Looking at both helmets now I am afraid I would say either the Boba Fett Helmet (which as I said  is bog standard) or look for another helmet, as the other Helmet is not saying Mando at all to me, in fact it is saying Rebel Stealth Commando - however everything else looks spot on.

If you are going to go with the Boba Fett Helmet, I presume you are going to match it to the color scheme of the rest of the character you have done, if so do Blue mainly with the green where the red is on it, I think it may give that distinctive look, the other thing I may do to change up that Boba Helmet is if you have one put a different style range finder on the helmet, something like the ROC Breaker gizmo he has on his head, then mod up the helmet with that piece, then it would take away from the instant recognizable Boba Helmet.

But seriously do not use the other Helmet as it either looks like a Diver, or here's an idea don't put a Helmet on him, as he has the Bandanna on his head and looks ok without the Helmet on.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on March 28, 2010, 01:02:11 PM
That is one totally bad looking figure, LE! I wonder what a mix of a boba helmet with the Mandalore helmet from the evo set would look like?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Cimter on March 28, 2010, 01:49:56 PM
Quite cool I would think and something that would put this figure over the edge, seeing that's the time period your looking for I think.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on March 28, 2010, 02:10:37 PM
 :o

that is AWESOME.  I couldn't have done a better mando myself.  seriously, that is 100% original awesomeness.  The parts choices, head sculpt, paint apps, everything ROCKS HARD. 

I love those feet, been wanting to use a similar set for a mando custom just havn't found the right one to use them one yet! realy awesome.  I love it.

What did you use for the knee joints?  are those RAH legs? the knee joint doesn't look like a traditional 25th or ROC double knee joint... other than those parts I recognize pretty much the entire recipee, and I realy like the choices of parts that you made.

As for the helmet, definately go with a traditional mando bucket.  I like the idea of using a different rangefinder.  OR put a visor on the helmet, I did that with one of my mandos and it made the helmet look way different than normal boba helm. 

I can't get over how awesome the paint apps are on this one btw, trully awesome. 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 28, 2010, 02:42:32 PM
Thanks for the great feed back guys. Micheal I see what you are saying about the Joe helmet and I do like the Fett bucket. I think I will mod it as everyone is suggesting. I just finished greeblieing the swoop a bit and have a black base coat on it.

Spud - thanks and the upper legs I am pretty sure are from Major Brud...SP? The knee joint is from Destro just like the lower legs.

Clint - good idea, that would make a cool mando helmet.


Here is a WIP pic...



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-9.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on March 28, 2010, 02:58:14 PM
AHA... yeah, in the WIP stage I can definately make out the recipee alot easier.  That swoop bike is going to be sweet. Is that one of those skyhawk toys?  I might have to get me one of those after seeing this! 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: EliteVideoCore on March 28, 2010, 02:58:35 PM
If i could suggest..... The Mando helmet is my preferred choice but you may want to bulk up the shoulders because I found the neck looked a tad long but I love the overall look! Great job!!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on March 28, 2010, 03:14:42 PM
its Dark Aces skybike from the "Stormhawks"
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on March 28, 2010, 05:19:00 PM
L.E., that is absolutely AWESOME!  You DEFINITELY have to go with the Mando helmet.  Simply amazing.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 29, 2010, 05:59:54 AM
Yes as Jay pointed out it is a Storm Hawk's bike. Thanks for all the great feedback guys. I went through my helmet bin yesterday and came up with this helmet mod so far. It just needs a little more dremeling to sit lower on the mando bucket. I don't think I have ever seen this helmet mod done before. Let me know what you think about it...



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-19.jpg)



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-21.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on March 29, 2010, 06:32:33 AM
reaaly nice men! :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on March 29, 2010, 06:53:16 AM
hmmm..... good effort..... and I dont think I've ever seen anything like that.... but I don't care for the boush helmet top on the mando bucket, the styles are too crazy different.   It might grow on me, but at first glance I just am not feeling it.  :(  I hate to be so blatantly honest, but it is realy too obvious what you did to splice them together. 

perhaps if you added the front mouthpiece of the boushh helmet to the front of the mando bucket as well? 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on March 29, 2010, 06:57:36 AM
Luke...Love the latest creation, even the helment set up. I always loive seeing your images as I always look for clues on how you have painted your figures. I love the colours on this one especially.

Superb job.

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Mike Cypress on March 29, 2010, 06:58:04 AM
Yeah, the Boush Helmet doesn't fit in but the rest of  it is awesome.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 29, 2010, 07:44:15 AM
Jules - thanks buddy, I think the helmet needs further developement as it looked OK at 11:30 last night but as my son Dylan said it is kinda funny looking. He said "He lookes like a Mandolorian golfer. You know those guys that wear the funny wedge shaped hats on their head."    Priceless!  As far as paint on this one I gave everything a black base coat then dry brushed every color from there. The armor got some silver first then dry brush of whatever color after that. some pieces show wear from where it was once brownish red but he painted it green over that.

Mike and Spud - once I uploaded and posted the pics I started on another helmet. I like this idea but just too simple and obvious. Spud never apologize for being honest. I want the creative criticism that is why I am here. I want honesty not smoke blown up my....well you know. So thanks for pointing out it could be better. I like the idea of adding the mouthpiece to the helmet and might work on that later.


Here is what I just got done making...


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-20.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-22.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-17.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Mando Commando on March 29, 2010, 07:47:10 AM
Nice custom! bbfet
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on March 29, 2010, 09:35:15 AM
now that my friend ...is awesome
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on March 29, 2010, 09:48:49 AM
That is a very interesting looking figure Spry. The weathering looks perfect and I like his moped.

great job
10/10
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: 501stAppo on March 29, 2010, 09:52:44 AM
the colors on it are just wonderful!
nice job mate!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Cimter on March 29, 2010, 12:48:42 PM
I like it puts me in mind of those hells angels helmets with the spikes on top, lol.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on March 29, 2010, 01:56:20 PM
Mandalorian Golfer PMSL!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: clonemedic96 on March 29, 2010, 04:22:23 PM
WOAH! Luke this is an awesome custom! may i ask what the base figure was for this custom? i sense a legion of neo-crusaders at my disposal! if only i new the secret!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on March 29, 2010, 05:51:18 PM
awesome men!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 29, 2010, 06:50:06 PM
Thanks guys, glad everyone is liking him.  CM96 you can go back 2 pages and have a look at the wip pics to see how this started. Here is what I remember: torso ROC Duke in armor, upper arms Elite Viper, lower arms 1 Boba Fett and 1 Bail Organa with Duke's wrist gauntlet, upper legs Major Brood, lower legs and feet from an older Destro.


FF glad you are feeling the moped! O0
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: night force cynic on March 29, 2010, 07:23:37 PM
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-20.jpg)
holy schite that's all kinds of bad to the bone triumphant!   

man, the Mando is rad with a great use of the Reactive Impact Armor and that swoop is majorly impressive, I love the detailing and the colors and the design of it!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on March 30, 2010, 07:38:19 AM
Wow, this looks good! Expect to see it on the fp tomorrow L.E. Fantastic!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 30, 2010, 08:41:30 AM
Thanks guys and Tamer here are the now completed custom images.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-21.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-20.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0009-10.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0018-4.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0019-3.jpg)(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-16.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0020-5.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0012-14.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0017-9.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0021-4.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0023-3.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0024-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0025-5.jpg)

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on March 30, 2010, 11:53:21 PM
Wicked L.E one of these shot will definitely go into your Gif. avatar for sure stay tuned for that...... been busy as of late but it will get done  ;)

this custom is the bee's Knee's mate well done dude!!! one of my favs of the week, even month!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on March 31, 2010, 06:44:08 AM
My front page posting says what I think about this L.E. I just don't know what to say.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Mando Commando on March 31, 2010, 07:57:49 AM
AWESOME mando!  I really like him! bbfet
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: darknsour on March 31, 2010, 08:33:08 AM
Now thats a cool custom!!!

Great job!!

You do great work!!


rich
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 31, 2010, 08:35:12 AM
Thanks Tamer. Yesterday afternoon I got out the diorama me and and my son Dylan made at Celebratin II. I had been doing customs before then but was mainly excited to be in the Diorama room and meet and hang out with Frank Diorio of niubniubs universe, Dan Curto from the Custom Alliance and Jamie Follis AKA Silof the Wook at the time and now has the Silof'e Workshop site. Funny thing is I had a swoop bike and figure on display in the dio room along with several other works of action figure and dio art by others I hoped to one day get close to their skills. Any way here is that building we made 8 yrs ago straight out of the attic along with a little story line.



Norris Tretch is a Mandalorian and now bounty hunter serving the highiest bidder no questions asked. He has just landed on Tatooine to meet with the Hutt's who want to hire him to retrieve a debt that so far has not been able to be collected. His ship landed on the outskirts of Mos Eisley and he rode his fathers old swoop into town to first meet a few of the Hutt's henchmen. This Swoop may be an older model but he has modified it over the years to be as fast as any other in the galaxy. She has a few surprises under the armor plating and with the newer component upgrades being smaller there is a bit of storage space as well. It also never hurts to allow your oponent to under estimate your transportation. Concider this bounty collected!


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0008-10.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-22.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-21.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on March 31, 2010, 08:48:18 AM
cool dio men!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: the awesome jawa on March 31, 2010, 09:01:08 AM
awesome mando,swoop and dio!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: 501stAppo on March 31, 2010, 09:01:53 AM
nice dio spry!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: RunDown on March 31, 2010, 10:10:14 AM
Awesome Work, Spry.   That Mando is Awesome.  No two ways about it.   Inspirational work, man.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on March 31, 2010, 10:20:47 AM
That is a very nice dio Spry. Your Mando looks really good in it.
btw your contest droid is over the top

10/10
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: StenHunter on March 31, 2010, 11:40:44 AM
Great use of the Stormhawk air cycle!! I may have to modify mine and use the rear jump seat for some kind of small alien or small droid.

Awesome paint work too LS!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on March 31, 2010, 12:24:51 PM
Holy Freaking Crap!  Seriously, those are the only words I can find to fit!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on March 31, 2010, 02:00:40 PM
Damn, LE, that is just some stunning work , buddy! The Mando is top notch and I am just in love with that speeder. I do believe that this is some of your finest work and that is saying something.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on March 31, 2010, 04:17:56 PM
brilliant shots L.E, awesome dio mate, that would have been something to be able to hang with them guys at C2....
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: bobby-brazil on March 31, 2010, 05:56:38 PM
man i almost, almost threw both of the stormhawks bikes that i have out wow what a nice conversion. and to think my buddy laughed at me when i bought them at walmart for $2 a pop. the mando is great also, well actually super great nice job
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Cimter on April 01, 2010, 01:28:45 PM
If you don't want them Brazil, I'll take them of your hands, for 2$ lol.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: clonemedic96 on April 01, 2010, 07:53:06 PM
thats a sweet dio!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 02, 2010, 02:31:30 AM
LS, Oh..my sweet Lord of the Sith! That last dio and the images 'r' just jaw droppingly amazing!, where did that spring up from?

You have been the inspiration I needed to get customising, and you may notice that I prefer civillian rather than military figures, which is all your doing. I particularly love the shot of the two guys looking at the speeder bike, the guy in the beard is an awesome custom, he is also the spitting image of one of my neighbours, I showed him the image this morning and we had a good chuccle! I also love the composition showing very plain dressed figures contrasting with the excuisite Mando.

The dio schene reminds me of  the market scene in Ep2, (the tattoine section of the movie was the best part), it's just a street with people going about their daily business, how amazing it would be to us if we were there, yet it's mundane to the inhabitants. A facinating look into the SW universe LS and a beautiful creation.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Jangobones on April 02, 2010, 04:33:31 AM
Sweet!!! Love seeing the Dios.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 06, 2010, 09:47:23 AM
Thanks guys for all the great comments.

Jules I'm flattered to hear I may have influenced you to do more customs. The Dio was made years ago at Celebration II in nuibniub's dio room where we made a tatooine streets scene. Also good to hear you got a good laugh out of the guy from the cantina and where Jabba finds Han in  the docking bay. You are right on with what I was going for with the composition of the street scene allowing the bounty hunter to stand out a bit.

CC thanks buddy and I can't even describe what a blast and boost is was hanging out with them. I wish ISY could have a customs room at the next SW Celebration showing people how to create customs.

Clint you are too kind, but I did put everything I had into this one. If I did it over again I would use both of Bail Organa's lower arms and  have a removable Fett gauntlet for the other arm.




Wedge has been done for a while and I have not posted him until today as I hoped to finish his droid. Since I have not as it is a slow process painting about 3-4 pannels a day I figured I would give you Wedge Antilles, casual attire.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-24.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: clonemedic96 on April 06, 2010, 04:41:04 PM
Woah these two are some pretty nice customs!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on April 06, 2010, 05:04:28 PM
Very nice L.E. Expect to see this on the fp soon.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on April 06, 2010, 05:33:59 PM
great Wedge L.E what is the recipe for this one? cant wait to see the droid next to him.....

BTW I'm still working on your avatar I'm having a bit of a creative block lol i got every thing i need i just need to figure out what i want it to do... 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Darth Creatine on April 06, 2010, 05:38:36 PM
My front page posting says what I think about this L.E. I just don't know what to say.

I figure what was said on the FP said enough for the both of us. Spry Spry Spry!!!!

I told you how I feel over at the Yak. Love your work man and that Bounty Hunter with the Swoop is my favorite custom EVER!!!!

Let me know when you want to sale it to me......Love your work. Nice one again bro.

Darth Creatine
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CodyCommander on April 06, 2010, 06:24:24 PM
Great job L.E 8)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on April 06, 2010, 06:29:47 PM
cool job! :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 06, 2010, 06:54:17 PM
Thanks guys for the kind words. Here is the parts run down...
head - comic pack Wedge
torso - Elite Viper
arms and jacket - Indiana Jones
legs and holster - Han that came with the BMF
the feet are not articulated and the figure was even taller so I cut the feet off, drilled a hole dremeled a depression for them to fit in and gave him feet from torture rack Han.
He is still a bit tall so I may cut the thighs down a bit to where the fake holster strap line is. It is bugging me anyway. Then I painted the shirt, jacket, arms and holster.

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on April 07, 2010, 11:16:27 AM
Thanks guys for the kind words. Here is the parts run down...
head - comic pack Wedge
torso - Elite Viper
arms and jacket - Indiana Jones
legs and holster - Han that came with the BMF
the feet are not articulated and the figure was even taller so I cut the feet off, drilled a hole dremeled a depression for them to fit in and gave him feet from torture rack Han.
He is still a bit tall so I may cut the thighs down a bit to where the fake holster strap line is. It is bugging me anyway. Then I painted the shirt, jacket, arms and holster.



wow, you did some crazy dremel work on this one.  im guessing you dremeled off the lower half of the viper's hips and glued on the han's hips/legs that way?  seems a shame in my mind to waste the viper's ball joints....   I would have kept the ball jointed hips and then used joe parts to finish out the legs... you could have used the thighs from the viper figure with the lower legs and feet from a cobra commander, used the holster from han and acheived almost the exact same look....

i'm not going to lie though, the finishe figure you got is pretty dang awesome either way.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Mando Commando on April 07, 2010, 12:58:59 PM
Nice Wedge!  bbfet
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 07, 2010, 01:37:41 PM
Awesome review Spud and just the kind of honesty I was taling about. I love the SA Troopers and Mandos but just don't want or need that for this type of figure. The main reason being I want it to have the look of a classic SW figure and that doesn't include that leg articulation or construction. I went with the balljointed chest as hasbro has done some of that recently. I have a set of Craftsman heavy duty cutters that is like plyers with a razor blade cutting part and I used that to cut the Viper in half just as you described. Now don't get me wrong I love the SA customs with Joes you are doing and have done some like that as well but just not what I was looking for with this group. Thanks for a great reply.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: B.R. Steel on April 07, 2010, 05:00:24 PM
Casual Wedge just looks awesome.   :o  You did a great job picking/splicing parts to make them work together.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 09, 2010, 06:48:22 AM
I figured I would show everyone how the droid is coming along...


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-18.jpg)


 Tycho Celchu is up next...


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-24.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-25.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Darth Abshir on April 09, 2010, 06:51:24 AM
nice custom dude i like
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on April 09, 2010, 07:33:52 AM
Looking great L.E. Back on the fp. You seem to stay there!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on April 09, 2010, 07:41:52 AM
they look wicked mate
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: DocOutlands on April 09, 2010, 07:47:17 AM
Recipie?  I recognize Trinto Duaba legs and figure that's a Han torso, but which one?

Lovely work on these - can't wait to see Wedge's droid finished.  But you know I like droids.  And cargo-pods.   >:D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on April 09, 2010, 08:01:00 AM
really cool!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on April 09, 2010, 08:49:27 AM
looking ace L.E love the variety in the work you do mate, always fresh, keep up the Great customs mate!! 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 09, 2010, 10:06:21 AM
Thanks so much guys. Doc, you and me both. Go check out my vehicle thread to see what I was up to while you were gone. The Han torso is the one that came with the BMF.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Mando Commando on April 09, 2010, 11:05:53 AM
Nice work!  Can't wait to see the finished astromech.   bbfet
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 09, 2010, 02:03:23 PM
Luke, I bet your middle name is "Awesome"!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 09, 2010, 02:58:38 PM
haha, thanks Julian! I am not totally satisfied with his eyes so I may work on them when I get the rest of these guys done. I hope to have on of my favorite characters from this series up Saturday or Sunday.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 11, 2010, 05:52:00 PM

Continuing with the Rogue Squadron group up next is one of my favorite Aleins from the comics...


Nrin Vakil


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-25.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-18.jpg)



next up is...


Ibstam


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-19.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-23.jpg)

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Darth Abshir on April 11, 2010, 05:57:28 PM
nice custom dude really cool  ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on April 11, 2010, 06:17:33 PM
cool custom!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on April 11, 2010, 06:58:16 PM
Awesome figures LE! Front page bound for sure.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 11, 2010, 07:10:33 PM
Here are the reference shots I worked from, in order.

Wedge - http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//2479/Wedge_Antilles.jpg

Tycho - http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//2479/Tycho_Celchu1.jpg

Nirin - http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//2479/Nrin_Vakil.jpg

Ibstam - http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//2479/Ibtisam.jpg
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Darth Creatine on April 11, 2010, 08:12:53 PM
Here are the reference shots I worked from, in order.

Luke,

Nice talking to you again. The Customs above are great, The Droid is coming along nicely.
Hit me up on Skype or somewhere so we can do some Customs together.

My info for contact is below my name in all my posts. Can't wait to see what you have coming up next.

Darth Creatine
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on April 11, 2010, 08:14:22 PM
Dude, you nailed them, dead on!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on April 12, 2010, 01:37:23 AM
looks awesome L.E.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainMountie on April 12, 2010, 04:38:20 PM
I love em'!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 12, 2010, 06:30:09 PM
Thanks guys. I am about done painting the first set I pieced together. I will take a while for me to finish the droids. The work is so tedious to me and the paint has to be just right so I do small sections at a time and put it down. I only work on them when I feel I am doing well while painting something else. I work on several things at a time. As far as who is next I have a few new wips I should photograph. I should take a few pics from the actual comics of these guys...hmmmm.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 14, 2010, 07:26:06 AM
Here are my WIP pics of Ploour Illo and Dllr Neep...from, you guessed it Rogue Squadron!



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-20.jpg)

I have made her taller, as she is like an amazon woman, by adding the Marion Ravenwood top pelvis to the Luke pelvis and legs.



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-19.jpg)

Diir comes up to about her shoulder, as he is a short guy. I also have to shorten his pilot figure from the comic pack.



Last up is an alein species I pieced together. I have had the head for over 2 years waiting for the right legs/arms combo. I got the legs out of the RS community chest box that just went around.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-24.jpg)


I may end up painting this guy first. I love the way he is looking.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on April 14, 2010, 08:59:06 AM
Excellent customs Luke you did really a great job on every figure
The detailing and weathering is top-notch and it's nice to see some non clone trooper customs

10/10
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Mando Commando on April 15, 2010, 07:24:33 PM
Great customs!  Can't wait to see the WIPs finished!   bbfet
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 16, 2010, 10:46:36 AM
Thanks guys.

Fiala I thanks you for noticing my obscure stuff. You just don't get as many comments doing these as if you put a few stripes on a clone. If you like my weathering I think you will be pleased with the alein I finished yesterday.

MC glad you are enjoying these guys. Wait no longer on one of the WIP's. I am getting ready to photograph the Alein.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on April 16, 2010, 10:54:49 AM

You just don't get as many comments doing these as if you put a few stripes on a clone

thats a bit harsh L.E.     i do clones cos i like them ......


btw love how your tackleing these rogue squadron pilots !
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: SithLord229 on April 16, 2010, 11:22:23 AM
Now I feel bad, because all I do is swap Clone parts, I don't even put stripes on them...  :-[
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 16, 2010, 11:38:03 AM
Ok sorry guys but both of you do way more than put stripes on clones. I am sorry I didn't mean to offend anyone. I am not nocking anyones custom ever. I am just stating a comment trend, nothing more. I love clones, I put stripes on them and I get more comments when I do. I guess I should have worded it differently. I was expanding on Fiala's comment but seriously no harm ment.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 16, 2010, 11:49:32 AM
This is a cook that has a gambling problem. He loves any bet he can make, but most enjoyes the Swoop and Pod Races. He once had a blaster and a jacket but I bet you can guess what happened to them. All he has now is a data pad to keep up with his bets.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-25.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-26.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-21.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-20.jpg)
and here is a pic with a little more light to show his true colors...



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-23.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainMountie on April 16, 2010, 11:57:32 AM
COOL! I like the tragic backstory and head sculpt on it!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on April 16, 2010, 12:10:39 PM
Ok sorry guys but both of you do way more than put stripes on clones. I am sorry I didn't mean to offend anyone. I am not nocking anyones custom ever. I am just stating a comment trend, nothing more. I love clones, I put stripes on them and I get more comments when I do. I guess I should have worded it differently. I was expanding on Fiala's comment but seriously no harm ment.


no probs L.E. i know you didn't mean it  ...its just with the clone wars about ,clones are very much in vogue and i really enjoy doing them!  i think ive proved tho that  i am more than a one trick pony ......

no harm done mate ...it takes an awful lot to irritate me  :)...lol


......just messing with ya.... ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 16, 2010, 12:24:14 PM
wwssshhheeeewwww! Glad that is straight and no harm is done. The last thing I want is to cause trouble here. Another thing I'll say is anyone would have to be insane in the membrane to try and say anything about your work Jay. Again I was just refering to the commenting trends.

Captain Mounty, thanks and as you can see all he has left is his data pad to keep up with all his winnings and debts.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on April 16, 2010, 12:35:41 PM
liking these rogues mate they look awesome !

as for your alien
and i think he will be more likely tracking his ....errr....debts...lol
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 19, 2010, 07:51:37 AM
Thanks to Cimter for creating the Alein section. Please check it out  for more information and try to make a never before seen species. This one is supposed to be snake like but with legs. Northern Ky'lessan would have a tail rather than legs.


RACE: Ky'lessan
HEIGHT: 1.5 to 1.7 Meters Tall
SKIN: Yellow, green
DISTINCTION: Humanoid ophidian
LANGUAGE: Ky'lessan


Southern Ky'lessan:

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0026-4.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0030-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on April 19, 2010, 12:40:47 PM
Looks good to me. On the front page. I like the cook below too! I don't think we have enough SW Aliens!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Mando Commando on April 19, 2010, 03:29:26 PM
Nice customs.  Can't wait for more!   bbfet
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on April 19, 2010, 07:35:33 PM
really nice!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: bobby-brazil on April 19, 2010, 07:56:03 PM
really like the cook
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Squirepec7 on April 20, 2010, 05:15:40 AM
Again great job L.E
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: darth neo on April 20, 2010, 09:16:45 AM
funny !! .... gambling cook .......he looks like someone from the street scene in tcw lightsaber lost "!!! O0 ^-^
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on April 20, 2010, 09:38:45 AM
The cook is an excellent custom figure Luke.
Hats off
10/10
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on April 20, 2010, 04:08:54 PM
GreaPainjob on the cook, buddy!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 20, 2010, 06:58:15 PM
Thanks guys. This is another figure I started by painting the whole thing flat black. Then not really dry brushing but putting very little paint on the brush, hitting highlighted/raised areas first then brushing it towards lower areas in the sculpt. Also leaving areas of black to show through to bring out the sculpt. Then I gave the lower legs a wash in black then brown.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on April 20, 2010, 10:18:17 PM
looks great L.E.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 05, 2010, 04:51:06 AM
Back to Rogue Squadron.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-29.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-25.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0012-16.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-23.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0015-8.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on May 05, 2010, 11:21:44 AM
awesome Luke, really awesome
that is a very interesting looking figure

great job
10/10
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Cimter on May 05, 2010, 11:54:30 AM
Wicked cool bro, loving it and can't wait now for you to do the ones not in the comics, yes we need more Rogues from you, don't forget theres Corran, Ooryl and the others.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on May 05, 2010, 12:00:34 PM
nice figure man!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on May 05, 2010, 12:29:30 PM
Tunroch looks fantastic!  Way to go!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 05, 2010, 01:39:46 PM
Luke, your figures are just awesome, I love this rogue squadron set. As you know I have looked upon you as a mentor when it comes to ideas and presentation and it's stuff like this that got me customising in the first place.

Superb, just superb!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: DocOutlands on May 05, 2010, 03:14:30 PM
Great work!  What'd you use as the base head for him?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on May 05, 2010, 04:34:19 PM
You are a wildman, LE! This latest rs figure looks great!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on May 05, 2010, 04:35:27 PM
lovin em mate !
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on May 05, 2010, 06:07:46 PM
a sweet looking Rouge L.E, great sculpt mate that alien reminds me a bit like the one from The Last Starfighter
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Cimter on May 05, 2010, 07:13:09 PM
Great work!  What'd you use as the base head for him?

It's a custom cast Doc, same as my Jaxxon here.
(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff353/gnomecookie/100_3979.jpg)

I am sure L.E. doesn't mind me posting mine here as he has one coming as well, I think in the long run I will do mine again as I have gotten better at painting now (in other words I know what I am doing, lol).
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 06, 2010, 04:13:12 AM
Thanks for the kind words guys. As Michael pointed out xxDarthSinisterxx created the head and helmet for me and I painted it. He will also appear vin casual outfit soon.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on May 06, 2010, 05:27:07 AM
That is a great looking alien pilot L.E. On the front page.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: DocOutlands on May 06, 2010, 06:08:51 AM
Awesome!  I've got some of DS's work - a Michael Ironside head that I always visualize for Walon Vau.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 06, 2010, 11:42:14 AM
Ilsa Von Haupstein from Hellboy.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0011_2.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0011-18.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-16.jpg)



hmmm, looks like her lips are a bit lopsided.  :(  I'll touch that up.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs
Post by: Phatty on May 06, 2010, 07:15:08 PM
She looks great!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs
Post by: Clonehead on May 06, 2010, 07:23:32 PM
Cool, I liked her character.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 07, 2010, 06:35:01 AM
Nt seen Hellboy...or should I say I always catch the last 5 minutes of it on TV. Excellent custom though!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs
Post by: Tamer on May 07, 2010, 07:23:34 AM
I loved that movie. Looks good to me.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 17, 2010, 05:49:29 AM
I had to save my thread from the second page and moving to the third. I have several WIP's going on and thought I would post today as it is raining and I have a bit of free time.

First I got rid of the man jaws Scarlet was sporting and re painted the face. Can you tell a difference?

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0028.jpg)


Abe has been on the back burner for too long. I have to pick up some dark emerald green paint to finish him up...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0029-3.jpg)


This will be a TOR Sith...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0027-2.jpg)

Picked up this vehicle at Wallmart and had to give it the Flat Black treatment. It will be weathered and muddy when it is done...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0034.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0031-1.jpg)


check out the dash with the pleather peeling off...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0015-2.jpg)


Now I have another Joe turned Space Pirate and wanabe Mando...

This is how I start most all my figures, with a coat of flat black.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0026-6.jpg)


Then brush on the red, kind of a dry brush but not really. then the silver on the shins.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-28.jpg)


More on this guy later.
We had a visitor at Sprywalker Ranch yesterday...


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0009-14.jpg)

for more go to my blog post " Life at Sprywalker Ranch"

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on May 17, 2010, 06:26:46 AM
How are you gonna paint up that custom beasty? LOL, that is hilarious and belongs on the fp.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on May 17, 2010, 08:57:37 AM
nice man!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on May 17, 2010, 11:14:51 AM
L.E., you SO should paint that that turtle's shell!  Give it the ol' Sprywalker touch!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 17, 2010, 01:34:45 PM
Sprywalker....your Tortoise has been Hangarbay'd

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4616683820_473ac2e726_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: kreeper2 on May 17, 2010, 04:13:45 PM
Holy sh$t jules thats frikin bad ass sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on May 17, 2010, 04:28:26 PM
brilliant! mate   lol
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CloneSniper78 on May 17, 2010, 04:34:37 PM
Great work, and that turtle is hilarious!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on May 17, 2010, 07:26:31 PM
Man, LE, you have alot of projects going on. Keep it up, dude.

Great turtle image, Jules.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 17, 2010, 07:39:46 PM
Thanks guys and Jules, that makes my day. haha I couldn't quit laughting already when I uploaded his pics.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on May 18, 2010, 06:11:08 AM
Jules, that is fantastic!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on May 18, 2010, 07:18:37 AM
HAHA!  That is awesome!  I want one to patrol my backyard!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on May 18, 2010, 07:32:06 AM
Very cool stuff.  I like how everyone are using GI Joes.  Also, could there also be desert and aqua divisions of those Turtle Units?  Hmmm.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on May 18, 2010, 09:33:25 AM
Your newest custom stuff looks very interesting and I must say it again, the weathering on your custom figures is the best.

oh and Jules, the T.A.T.A.T looks fantastic  ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 18, 2010, 10:32:18 AM
Guys I have an update for you. Here is the figure wearing the Rham Kota chest piece from Clonehead.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-22.jpg)


Looks pretty good but needed dremling to make it fit snug to this Joe body. Also I want it to have working straps so it is removable.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-20.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0011-19.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0018-7.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-19.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on May 18, 2010, 10:58:08 AM
That is very cool, L.E.!  That chest piece works very well, and your straps look perfect!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 18, 2010, 11:05:05 AM
Thanks guys, Pat the strapping was also made to look worn with the tatered end by the hook. The chest pieces is dremeled as thin as can be, like a credit card thick.

MandoRule the helmet is from xxDarthSinisterxx at rebel scum

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: the awesome jawa on May 18, 2010, 11:15:58 AM
Awesome custom mate, I take it that this guy is either a mando with cool armor or a bounty hunter that stole it?
Jules that T.A.T.A.T is LEGENDARY  ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 18, 2010, 11:19:08 AM
Here is the final reveal.




(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-15.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0019-5.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0028-1.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0027-3.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0022-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on May 18, 2010, 05:22:45 PM
Looks good, sprywalker
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on May 18, 2010, 07:57:14 PM
yeah looking really cool man!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on May 18, 2010, 08:40:49 PM
Absolutely stellar, L.E.!  That finish looks so great, and such great use of parts all around!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on May 18, 2010, 10:37:21 PM
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Way cool.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Squirepec7 on May 19, 2010, 05:21:32 AM
Pretty cool Luke. Pretty cool.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on May 19, 2010, 07:53:50 AM
Wow. Another great one. On the front page.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: spudafett on May 19, 2010, 07:17:48 PM
I like it.  Not a big fan of the rum sleg armor piece but it works.  I realy like the cloth straps you mand though, they are spot on.

I love that helmet.  I might have to try my hand at making a similar one to add to my mando repituar (sp?)... lol
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: commanderCharlie on May 26, 2010, 05:43:03 PM
wow thats really cool LE
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: RunDown on May 27, 2010, 07:22:52 AM
Awesome Mando, Spry.   Dang, all your Mandos are just bad@#$.   No two ways about it !!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 28, 2010, 02:33:38 PM
Thanks guys and Spud, I used a cast Rham Kota chest piece.  Rum's isn't removable. Glad you liked the strapping.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: kreeper2 on May 28, 2010, 05:59:31 PM
Man that is so cool I like the lighted stand.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: clonemedic96 on May 29, 2010, 11:39:59 AM
the new mando is awesome! i like what you did with the helmet
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 01, 2010, 08:23:10 AM
Thanks CM96, but it is a cast from my friend xDarthSinisterx. He gets all the credit for the helmet.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: dax415 on June 02, 2010, 04:15:00 PM
hi luke sprywalker,

     definately a fan of your customs, was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing how you separate the forearms on the joe figures?  do you simply cut and glue or is there a way to disassemble then reassemble them?  thanks
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 03, 2010, 03:59:50 AM
Thanks Dax, and good question. I have never seperated forearms if you mean actualy splitting them. What custom are you thinking I did that on and maybee I can shed some light.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: dax415 on June 05, 2010, 10:54:26 AM
oh actually i was thinking in general.  like lets say you have the upper arms of a ROC duke in regualr armor, but want to switch out the lower arms and keep the upper portion that still connectss to the main body.  would i boil and pop these out and then reinsert the ones i  prefer.... or would  I have to  cut at the seem line to remove the lower arms then reconnect the upper arms  with the ones i want?  i guess the closest example would be on page 17 of your custom thread:

Second is Nrin Vakil the sad thing is I can't find his arms from the comic pack so I'm kinda stuck unless I go buy another comic pack.

thanks
 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 05, 2010, 02:34:24 PM
Oh ok, now I understand. Yes just boil and pop them to seperate upper arm from lower arm. Then pop in the ones you want while the upper is still warm. Good luck.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 14, 2010, 05:19:16 PM
Hello guys, I have really enjoyed picking up a load of Joes on clearance the past month. As a result I have several wip's waiting for paint, there will be a few ninjas in the group along with a few rough necks. On figure I did not like was Night Creeper so I set out to do him justice in plastic form.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0007.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0010.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0004.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0005.jpg)



Here is my version of Agent Helix in night ninja outfit. Still a wip but almost done...


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0016.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0015.jpg)


Hope to get one of these done next...


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0032.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0031.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 6-14
Post by: wraithnine on June 16, 2010, 07:39:07 AM
lookin good LE  cant wait to see these finished   :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 6-14
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 16, 2010, 08:00:23 AM
Well, wack me with a bat and call me "Paddy"...those are simply lush!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 6-14
Post by: Phatty on June 16, 2010, 08:58:40 AM
Excellent work on those Joes, L.E.!  I'm not sure about Helix's hair...maybe it should still be blonde?  Or maybe it looks like it's not sitting right.  I love the rest of her though!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 6-14
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 01, 2010, 05:59:47 PM
Ok guys I decided on red highlights for the hair on Helix and have finished her up.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0018.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0019.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0020.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0021-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0022-1.jpg)



and a bit of sculpting on the Ninja, i know, I know, his face is too red. haha

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0026.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 01, 2010, 06:02:36 PM
Hello everyone, sorry it has been a while since I updated this thread. In the mean time check out my update in the "other customs" thread.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 6-14
Post by: kreeper2 on July 01, 2010, 10:38:00 PM
definately awsome sir!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 6-14
Post by: Clonehead on July 02, 2010, 02:48:57 AM
Sweet work on the Joes, LE! Helix did turn out very nicely.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 06, 2010, 03:29:00 PM
I have a new custom for review! First I want to thank Jay for starting the CW RC madness and for sending me a few decal transfers to experament with. I love the RC's he and Lucasclone have done so I decided to have a go at them myself. After studying their work I have used some of their ideas combined with a few of my own. Here are the pictures...



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-31.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0012-18.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0014-9.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-16.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0008-15.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Clonehead on July 06, 2010, 04:13:16 PM
I have a new custom for review! First I want to thank Jay for starting the CW RC madness and for sending me a few decal transfers to experament with. I love the RC's he and Lucasclone have done so I decided to have a go at them myself. After studying their work I have used some of their ideas combined with a few of my own. Here are the pictures...



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-31.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0012-18.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0014-9.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-16.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0008-15.jpg)
He turned out amazing, LE! I will get this on the front page if someone doesn't beat me to it.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: commanderCharlie on July 06, 2010, 04:26:15 PM
aweomse!!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on July 06, 2010, 04:37:05 PM
LE that looks the dogs bollocks! my friend! 10/10 absolutly love it !
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: darknsour on July 06, 2010, 04:50:49 PM

LE that looks the dogs bollocks! my friend! 10/10 absolutly love it !

Ouch!!! I guess that means you like it!!! LOL

They are great!!!! The customs I mean!!  I don't know what the dogs bollocks look like!!

Just having fun with ya!!

I had a friend from the UK and I learned all kinds of wonderful lingo!!!


Great customs Keep up the great work!!!

Rich
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on July 06, 2010, 04:57:23 PM

LE that looks the dogs bollocks! my friend! 10/10 absolutly love it !

Ouch!!! I guess that means you like it!!! LOL

They are great!!!! The customs I mean!!  I don't know what the dogs bollocks look like!!

Just having fun with ya!!

I had a friend from the UK and I learned all kinds of wonderful lingo!!!


Great customs Keep up the great work!!!

Rich

as the 2 american lads  say in EuroTrip  we are on a completely different level of swearing  in the UK ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on July 06, 2010, 05:31:53 PM
Wow, this does look good. If Clint doesn't have it up by tomorrow. I will!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: kreeper2 on July 06, 2010, 05:41:25 PM
thats total koolness bro what base fig did you use? iFyou dont mind my askin.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 06, 2010, 06:45:39 PM
Thanks guys. Koty the figure is Rex, Helmet is Mace. I glued one of Clint's cast holsters to the leg. I took Jay's idea of the green bar on the chest piece but i used a piece of lightsaber in the slot. A few more pics with helmet/heavy armor off...




(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-28.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-19.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-34.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on July 06, 2010, 06:55:10 PM
thats awesome man!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 06, 2010, 07:02:56 PM
Ohhhhh, sorry, yea I meant Kreeper.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: commanderCharlie on July 06, 2010, 07:26:09 PM
lol
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: lucasclones on July 06, 2010, 07:33:39 PM
This is a very well done RC.  I love the colors. Where did the shoulder pads/chest plate piece come from? I really like that that is removable! The other day I was remarking to my son how clone armor reminded me of football gear!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on July 06, 2010, 07:48:12 PM
KEWL!



Jack
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: 110clones on July 07, 2010, 09:09:26 AM
nice!! i love it!!  :o :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: RunDown on July 07, 2010, 09:53:59 AM
AWESOME!!     :P
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on July 07, 2010, 10:13:52 AM
Great, the RC family is growing.
Your creation is very interesting Luke. The removable chest armour with the shoulder palting looks very good.

great job
10/1
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 7-11
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 11, 2010, 03:21:51 PM
Justin Rodanthe, now known as Road Dog, is a former Deputy Sheriff from Smyrna Georgia. He and a few like minded friends are operating out of an underground bunker incased by Stone Mountain. They deliver there own brand of justice to the surrounding area...





(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0005-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0002.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0003.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0004-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0001.jpg)





I found the Jake Sully Avatar figure at Dollar General and wanted it for the shirt/torso for a custom. So this is Harley, Road Dogs best friend and only one he trusts to ride shotgun on his missions.




(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0008.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0009.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0011.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0010-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 6-14
Post by: Clonehead on July 11, 2010, 04:16:27 PM
Sweet work, LE! That Harley figure turned out awesome!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 14, 2010, 07:24:03 AM
This is a very well done RC.  I love the colors. Where did the shoulder pads/chest plate piece come from? I really like that that is removable! The other day I was remarking to my son how clone armor reminded me of football gear!



Thanks guys and the armor/backpack came with the clone trooper with space gear in the CW line.
I would also love to hear from you guys over in my non SW customs thread. Feel free to stop by...

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 16, 2010, 07:51:05 AM
Look sir Droids!


presenting R3-P3


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-30.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-30.jpg)




R3-M9


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-27.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-20.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0009-13.jpg)



R5-D8 Jek Porkins astromech


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-36.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-33.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-18.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on July 16, 2010, 08:10:26 AM
AWESOME ASTROS!


-Jack
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: commanderCharlie on July 16, 2010, 08:11:44 AM
great job on those astros le!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on July 16, 2010, 08:51:39 AM
superb astro mech customs Luke
my favorite is the droid of Jek
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on July 16, 2010, 09:53:50 AM
wicked astro's mate!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: darknsour on July 16, 2010, 10:28:17 AM
I love the astro's!!!

I always wanted to customize one looking at yours just might get me going on this!!!


Great job!!!



Rich
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on July 16, 2010, 12:45:51 PM
great astroĀ“s!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on July 16, 2010, 10:02:26 PM
Amazing, as always.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: 110clones on July 17, 2010, 08:13:11 AM
cool astro!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Tamer on July 17, 2010, 08:16:02 AM
Very nice update L.E. I am going to the front page with it.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: bobby-brazil on July 17, 2010, 11:02:53 PM
Great job on all of the figures I am really digging the droids
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Phatty on July 18, 2010, 04:39:48 AM
Those Astros are seriously sharp!  They look beautiful.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: beige-4 on July 18, 2010, 05:07:50 AM
( dribble dribble)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 18, 2010, 06:23:05 AM
( dribble dribble)

? not familure with that diolect. haha

Thanks guys. The droids were a lot of fun and have been in the WIP stage for months. I have 2 more half completed droids I need to finish up as well.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on July 18, 2010, 06:33:46 AM
i will be entering them into the directory very soon my friend
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on July 18, 2010, 06:44:51 AM
fantastic work there LE!! your awesome painting and detail in R3-M9 really bring out the crappy looking molds from hasbro,
these are very slick indeed, look out jay!!!  ;)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 18, 2010, 06:00:26 PM
master Spry, those are vomit inducingly awesome.

Your detailing is as precise as a Swiss watchmaker's, really wonderful to see in close up, especially knowing how hard these things are to get right!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: RunDown on July 19, 2010, 11:32:47 AM
ya Astromechs are the toughest!!   Very nice work - loving Jeks Droid!!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 6-14
Post by: beige-4 on July 20, 2010, 11:14:29 AM
recipe of helix ?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 6-14
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 20, 2010, 12:35:10 PM
Helix head, pilot Scarlet body, POTC elizabeth Swan chest holster thing with Storm Shadow quiver/ katana sheaths.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 6-14
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 21, 2010, 01:11:26 PM
I was sent this cast head by a member at a different forum as a challenge to make a custom using it. This is what I came up with...


cast head

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0004-2.jpg)


Captain Jim Naughton

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/GI%20Joe/DSC_0008-17.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 6-14
Post by: wraithnine on July 21, 2010, 01:14:15 PM
superbly done mate!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 6-14
Post by: CaptainLux on July 21, 2010, 01:16:14 PM
really cool !
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 7-21
Post by: Clonehead on July 21, 2010, 09:32:53 PM
Great paint, especially on the cap!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 7-21
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 22, 2010, 04:52:37 AM
I thought you would like this guy Clint. Wait till you see the vehicle I am working on for him, and a few other Joes.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 7-21
Post by: r1bb1t on July 22, 2010, 09:07:03 PM
Always a pleasure to see the word 'diversity' redefined. I swear, you should add 'dictionary editor' to the 39 jobs you currently have. You do it all, and do it well.
I normally don't care for well thought out and extremely well executed customs, but I'll take the time from my busy schedule to reply anyway.
Like everyone has already stated, everything is breathtakingly gorgeous. I'm always astounded when seeing new work from you.
My customs would bore a meth head to sleep on payday, but you keep it fresh and interesting. Like a crack whore, I'm always geeking for more, when it comes to viewing your amazing talented skills.
Even though you have yet to phone me, just to hear the voice of the East Coast Master, and after my offer to 'talk you off' (WTF does that mean?), I'll always be a huge fan. Don't ever stop. I'm just a few states away, and I will drive up with my buttkickin boots on if you even hint of slowin down.
Love all that you do, L.E..
You da sheet, main.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hemble on July 23, 2010, 12:24:03 AM
Spry always love your work buddy, you always do brillant pieces that are always very inspirational.

Ron
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 7-21
Post by: hemble on July 24, 2010, 12:37:14 AM
Spry outstanding figures my friend and as always the paint apps are brillant.

Ron
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 09, 2010, 07:31:47 PM
Guys I have been a droid lover for years, I confess. I hav been addicted to Wraith Nines Astromech Dirrectory from day one as well as another site that great info and references.      http://www.angelfire.com/droid/astromechs/    I have since freed a few droids from the plastic and set up this shelf with my astromech collection.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-37.jpg)


Why is this in the customs section? Because I don't have a collection page, guess I should start one. Any way a few of them are customs including one of my first customs, see if you can find it.

I do have a new droid and 2 WIP pics for you. First up is an un-named R1 droid that is in the original release of A New Hope.



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/GreyR1dome.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/GreyR1body.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-27.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-31.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-31.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-21.jpg)


and these are my most current WIPs, though there are several others. You may have seen them on my desk in the group pic.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-23.jpg)


He too is is the OT same scene


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/bluedomeR2.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on August 09, 2010, 08:13:45 PM
The R1 would have been my first spot, and then you posted some pix of that one, which I guess says that wasn't your virginal droid custom.
I also saw some R5 dome swaps, but that would be too recent. Honestly, alot of R5s would qualify.
The Dagobah R2 comes to mind, since the body is done, but the legs aren't. I wish that I could blow up the picture.
I'm not familiar with the R2 next to the custom R1, but that may be a comic pack droid, or Wal Mart exclusive that I haven't seen. There are a couple of R2 units above the POTF2 R5s that I don't recognize, but my final guess would be:
The POTF2 R5 next to the redo R5, and also next to the original POTF2 R5. It looks like you did a much improved leg swap.
That would be my pick of your first astromech mod.

Barry
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on August 09, 2010, 10:33:52 PM
woow man great collection of droids!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hemble on August 09, 2010, 11:58:19 PM
Wow mate you do know that ythis is called obsessing  ;D, seriously cool collection bro and brillant work on the WIP droids.

Ron
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on August 10, 2010, 07:24:04 AM
AWESOME!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 10, 2010, 07:29:41 AM
Thanks guys, and Barry is very thorough. My first custom droid was the 3rd R5, he has some black markings on the front.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: RunDown on August 10, 2010, 12:18:36 PM
WOW  what a wonderful astromech collection you have!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on August 10, 2010, 12:35:00 PM
looks awesome LE  !!!   the collection looks wicked and the R1 is flippin superb!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: ars30 on August 10, 2010, 12:56:25 PM
Awesome Collection of Astromechs
Great Job On The R1 Really Turned out great.
Two Question Though:
1 What kind of stand are You Using?
2 Is It This One?
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z95/ars30/DSC_0001-37.jpg)

Allen ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 10, 2010, 03:44:34 PM
Thanks guys. Allen, good eye but that is one of my newest droids you circled. The shelf was made in a matter of minutes with foam core and hot glue. Now I need to make a longer one!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: beige-4 on August 11, 2010, 05:04:02 AM
l.e is that r1 home made or hasblow , if so what line ?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on August 11, 2010, 09:22:24 AM
Spry the weathering on the R1 unit is probably the best weathering I've ever seen.
Can you give us a short weathering tutorial, that would be great.


great job mate
10/10


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: ars30 on August 11, 2010, 03:48:11 PM
Thanks guys. Allen, good eye but that is one of my newest droids you circled. The shelf was made in a matter of minutes with foam core and hot glue. Now I need to make a longer one!

Well In That Case Do You Have Any Close-up Shots Of It?

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 11, 2010, 04:04:27 PM
Christoph, you are too kind. I used to do more WIP pics so you could see how things evolve but didn't get much response and I have not had the time to stop for pics these days. I will try to do that on the next project I weather. I do have a new product I am working with that a friend at RS clued me in on. It smells great!


Allen, we posted at the same time. You must have esp here is the rest of the post...


Here are 2 droids I have been working on and just finished up.

Un-named R2 unit. This guy is visible rolling by C-3PO & R2-D2 while Luke and Obi-Wan are in the cantina. I did such a light weathering on him I may hit some spots again.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/bluedomeR2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-28.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-32.jpg)



DOROVIA BOLD'S R2


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/femalexwingjedi.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0016-8.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-17.jpg)


Oh no, you fools! You gave my astro 2 right legs. Shipyarders please help me fix my astromech. Several left legs needed to repair astros so we can crush the Empire! We need your help, respond today, before it is too late! :o

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on August 11, 2010, 04:10:41 PM
looks superb mate just send me images and designations and they shall be entered into the Tome  my fellow astro looney

unfortunatley i dont have any left legs (they are the hardest things to find ) so i cant help mate
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: beige-4 on August 12, 2010, 04:06:03 AM
woah .. bold looks like leia a .. bit
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: RunDown on August 12, 2010, 05:38:30 AM
The R1 unit is awesome.   Great work!!   
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 12, 2010, 01:22:30 PM
Thanks guys and Jay, there are several more in begining stages so I will send you a weekly update so you don't add a droid a day.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 12, 2010, 03:08:26 PM
Hold on! LS, did you paint those droids? please clarify?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: gwest on August 12, 2010, 05:15:14 PM
Why are left legs so hard to find?

Those astromechs are really nice.

I wish Hasbro would make a wider variety of astromechs.

I really like teh blue/black dome R2
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on August 12, 2010, 07:04:16 PM
great droid!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 13, 2010, 01:01:38 PM
Thanks guys and Jules, yes I painted all of those. I have to tell you I have been practicing painting astros for months now but a little at a time. I am on a roll now because I figured out my own method for getting a proper paint consistency along with stoping the paint crust syndrome I was getting previously. The secret is windex, that is what I am thinning my Model Masters paint with. It also seems to help the paint harden with a gloss to it. Just have a look at my pride and joy...the astro I have been working my way up to is finaly complete after months...



R2-T2


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-38.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-29.jpg)



Yes, look again those are BAD parts all repainted. I started with 2 coats of Krylon flat white primer. The dome got a coat of Krylon gloss red then several coats of MM red with windex and white details. The body also got MM white with windex the blue details. The hardest part is getting the consistency just right. Still the results are worth the trial and error to figure it out. So now, I dare to give you the "extreem close up!"


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-34.jpg)


If you can't tell yet I really like this droid. I guess it is the color scheme, he seems to be an all american kind of droid. He is also an intergalactic traveler and was caught by paparatzi on Tatooine .


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/R3T2reverse.jpg)


Dome shot...


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/reddome2.jpg)


Was also caught ridin' dirty with Wedge against the first Death Star.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/wedgeR2anh.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/redxwingr2b.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/trenchrunredR2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-32.jpg)



So where does Hasbros R2 come from? I was less than thrilled with the paint job so I customized my own version on the right.



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0016-9.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0017-10.jpg)


Now here is a group shot with my latest astro customs.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0021-5.jpg)


Now you are thinking, dang Luke what will you be working on next?...

Whistler WIP

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-24.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0011-22.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs
Post by: wraithnine on August 13, 2010, 01:32:36 PM
mate they are super sharp! and im glad to see an accurate lookin Whistler    10/10
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: CaptainLux on August 13, 2010, 09:23:13 PM
great great droids man!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: TheCloneCommander on August 14, 2010, 01:24:56 AM
Awesome collection of Astros LE!! Jay has some hot competition there!!

your first custom??? top row 9th from the left?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: 110clones on August 14, 2010, 08:22:17 AM
sweeet astros
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: ars30 on August 14, 2010, 11:51:19 AM
Great Update,
I Really Like The Astro 3rd from the Left In The Group Pic.
Have You Posted Pics of It Yet?

Allen
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: r1bb1t on August 14, 2010, 05:10:11 PM
Dude, you cracked me up with that Ridin' dirty reference. All of these droids are beyond factory fresh. Seriously, outstanding paintwork.
Question: How in the heck did you get those lines on whistler's dome so freakin straight? For real, what the skinny? I have myself struggled with this riddle for years.
Please shed some light, bro.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: ars30 on August 14, 2010, 06:56:30 PM
I Think That's The Dome And Body From R2-x2

Allen
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 15, 2010, 02:18:40 AM
Dude, these are so good I really didn't know if you'd painted them or just swapped parts! you've licked it my friend, I am totally impressed.

I must try your method myself, so thanks for the recipe.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 15, 2010, 06:21:53 AM
ARS30, thanks man. He is R3-M9, I did show him reviously but here you go. Also he and many others can be found in Wraith Nine's astromech directory.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-27.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0008-16.jpg)


Barry, glad to make you smile a bit and glad you too are liking the astros. The only part I painted in the previous pics are the white dome and legs. That is infact R2-X2 I used as the base for whistler. He is complete now and I'll be back momentarily with the pics of him.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: ars30 on August 15, 2010, 07:47:17 AM
Oh Man I Really Like That Droid ;D
I Do Have Technical Question:
How Do You Get The Domes to Shine So Good?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: kreeper2 on August 15, 2010, 09:04:26 AM
Thats a kool  driod luke whats the blue color you used? Jays got a run for his money now  buddy!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: r1bb1t on August 15, 2010, 09:06:28 PM
It looks like you do these with a brush, which I could never do. I have to use a paint pen, because I find that I have more control, but my hat is off to you, for your lines and inventiveness.
Windex....... You clever, clever boy. I wish I had a tenth of your skill. How in the H E double hockey stix did you figure that one out?
Alright, let's get personal for a sec, 'cause you know I'm always interested in the people I respect:
1. L.E., do you ever sleep? Or, have you discovered a way to clone yourself? In Alabama, we only have 24 hours in a day. In NC, do ya'll have 200 hours in a day? Seriously, I know you have 14 jobs, and I've seen you on vacation with the fam, but you've got to be the busiest guy on the face of the Earth, next to Jules. How in the firetruck (Isn't that the word that starts with the letter F and ends with the 3 letters UCK) do you find the time???
2. How long do you normally spend on a custom? I mean, once you've figured out exactly how you're gonna approach a custom, and lay your hands on the parts.
3. If you weren't doing all that you do, and you could actually sit down and watch television, what programs would you watch?

Sorry bout all of the questions, but you truly are The Man of Mystery, considering how  much you have on your plate, and how you're able to balance all of the things you do.

r1bb1ted for your pleasure
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: CaptainLux on August 15, 2010, 10:22:46 PM
what a great droid man!!!!!
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 16, 2010, 06:57:03 AM
Ars30, I use model masters brush on gloss sealer.

Kreeper2, thanks man. The paint was car model paint I found in a spray can at a discount store called Ollie's. Sorry, not much help.

Barry, thanks bro. Yes I do these with a brush after 2 coats of spray primer. As for the windex, I clean my brushes with it. One of the times I was practicing painting an astro and the white paint started getting chalky I dipped the brush in the windex and went over the area I just painted. To my amazement it broke up the crust that was starting to build. So I dipped my brush in again and stirred the small amount of paint in a cup I had out and the rest is history. Well, I am taking all the credit when I did pray to Jay the whole time I was doing this. He is the master and I have to come up with tricks and cheat to get these things decent looking.

now for the personal touch...

1. I do sleep from about 11:30-6. The cloning has not worked out yet. I keep getting a watery blob that falls apart on me. I really hope I can get this worked out because I have really taken an interest in customizing Joes these days. I have filed a petition to get 4 more hours in the day so I hope Osam...I mean Obama will go for it. To show how much I can use this 4 hrs this is my typical day.

6am - get up, get out of bed, but in over 20 yrs have not dragged a comb across my head.
6:20 - touching up whatever custom I was messing with the night before.
7 -    get 2 landscape crews going for the day and go do what I need to
8 -   sometimes later, back home, get on the best SW site on the net, then a few other sites, eat breakfast, check email, watch sk8 videos people have sent me or on web sites.
9-12  do work son! but I will sometimes hit a coat of paint on something to get a break.
12-1 - eat luch while seeing if Jay is in the chat room, if nothing is happening I may hit another coat of paint on something
1-3 or 4ish - design a landscape layout, see customers, check on sales at various shops, check on/work on my garden.
4-6ish - is useualy Jaxon time
6 - 11 eat dinner then go swimming, Family time, a bit of custom work, go outside and skate the mini ramp, back on the best SW site on the web.


2. The length of time varies depending on how far I am going with it. Sometimes I go all out for an "ultimate" custom and sometimes I just do simple parts swaps with no paint. Then we have these droids I have really been laboring over. One thing that helps is that I work on about 6 customs at the same time. That way when I mix up brown paint I can use it up on several customs rather than mixing it 6 times. I have wondered if I could sit down for 8 hrs straight what I could get done. I am going say an astromech takes me 4 hrs for a complete color change. About an hour to change just the details, like the blue on R2-D2 to black. Now action figures are much easier and most repaints can be done in an hour some time 2. Now I am not talking detail lines like Clonehead does that takes days of work a little at a time so you don't pull your hair out or kick the cat. Now lets take my Ultimate Toht, Blood of Kali Indy, German mechanic, some of my Bounty Hunters, latest Joes, these had some sculpting, scratch built stuff, soft goods, the works. Soft good is something I enjoy trying to work out. I know most people hate it but I think the biggest challenge is finding the right materials for this scale. I would say they take from 6-15 hrs for everything. Painting flesh takes a while for me because the paint is so thin to keep it smooth, then I may lightly shade that in desired spots. It also depends if I want the custom to fit in with the Hasbro line or be more like a piece of art. Been going with the art on most these days.


3. You will notice in my time alotment there is no TV. TV to me is what the wife has blaring while I'm tryin' to chill. I do watch a bit of  History ch, Discovery, Animal Planet, Fuel TV, and...The Office. I tend to hate most sitcoms though everyone tells me I could write one...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: kreeper2 on August 16, 2010, 07:49:17 AM
Thats a hell of a day routine you got going sounds like mine with the exception of the tv part gotta have my family guy and news.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on August 16, 2010, 11:11:00 AM
AWESOME
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: r1bb1t on August 16, 2010, 05:17:33 PM
Thanks for the detailed info, bro. Damn, your day really is full. I love getting to know customizers better.
There really should be some kind of sticky thread that just asks 10 simple questions about customizers so everyone gets to know a lil something about each other.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: Clonehead on August 16, 2010, 06:59:24 PM
That sounds like a thread that your voice would be perfect to pen, Barry.

Now that is a sharp astromech, LE! Never heard of the windex technique. You learn something new every day around here.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 18, 2010, 06:48:33 PM
Man, how did I forget Family Guy! I love it too.

I have been sick of these lower holes of the BAD droids so I came up with a pretty cool fix. I covered the holes with button snaps or whatever you call them.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-35.jpg)


Here is my finished Whistler


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-25.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-34.jpg)


I guess Coran had a rash durring this photo op


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-33.jpg)


next up is R4-E1 and the CZ droid in this reference shot

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/r4e1c.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0015-11.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0016-11.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0012-21.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-20.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: CaptainLux on August 18, 2010, 09:41:24 PM
nice looking droid! ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: wraithnine on August 19, 2010, 12:13:46 AM
mate as i told u in chat the whistler is bang on accurate  and utterly superb and the rest are fantastic !
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on August 19, 2010, 09:12:10 AM
again excellent custom droids Spry
I hope you'll show us all your Tatooine droid creations in a Mos Eisley dio

great job mate
10/10
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 22, 2010, 02:25:03 PM
Thanks guys and Cristoph you are reading my mind! I have been working on a few more and will get some pics soon.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: beige-4 on August 23, 2010, 11:16:09 AM
spectacular
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: Tamer on August 23, 2010, 12:32:22 PM
They look great. On the front page. I like your hole fix too!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: r1bb1t on August 23, 2010, 10:22:23 PM
L.E., what more can I possibly say? Awesome work on Boshek's R4, as well as the CZ droid. Dig tha shizzle outta that backdrop. What's the story on that, as in how did you make it?
I was on my home from the pharmacy picking up some prescription condoms for myself when I heard someone on the street babbling on about you making some new droids, so I rushed home to see what all of the fuss was about, and lo and behold, I discovered some well deserved fuss.
I also lika the Family Guy. Funny stuff.  I have a long haired chihuahua named Fernando, and we call him 'Nando Griffin, because Peter called himself Lando Griffin.
Yeah, it's funny. Big whoop, wanna fight about it?
Well, as Chris would say, it looks like someone has pee'd in my pants, so it's time to go.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: beige-4 on August 24, 2010, 01:18:29 PM
lol r1b ... can we change his rank to joker
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: commanderCharlie on August 24, 2010, 02:22:20 PM
awesome customs!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 24, 2010, 02:28:24 PM
Thanks guys and Barry you are too kind. and no matter how many times you offer me your sister if I will come to town, my wife just isn't going for it. I do thank you for the offer though. As long as I can bring all my Tattoine heads to set up in your diorama we are straight.


Next up is R2-C5

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0020-8.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0021-6.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0022-5.jpg)


R2-R6

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-32.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-36.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-31.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: commanderCharlie on August 24, 2010, 02:28:55 PM
cool!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 24, 2010, 03:22:05 PM
Master Spry, I caught your droids on the FP and man are you good at these!  Your pain apps are so perfectly executed...every droid so far is just stunning.

Man..you are ROCKIN DUDE!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: Tamer on August 24, 2010, 03:32:02 PM
How do you guys paint so small?! Those new astromechs look dynomite!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-13
Post by: wraithnine on August 24, 2010, 04:33:36 PM
LE  mate as one astro customiser to another,  i consider you my equal and dont let anyone else tell you otherwise,am lookin to u and HB94 to carry the torch if i have to give this up ...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-24
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 24, 2010, 06:30:16 PM
Thanks so much guys, so many nice comments from you guys. Jules, I must say I have really enjoyed myself with these. Funny thing is I was planning Ace Azzamean's astromech when you posted it! haha Jay I am really flattered by your words as you are the master. Now I must say again I really hate to hear that and I know everyone here is hoping something can come through for you and help your health. I have enjoyed learning from you so much and still look to you for help, as you know but everyone else doesn't. If there was not such a skillful master ther can not be a decent apprentice...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-24
Post by: gwest on August 24, 2010, 07:25:43 PM
Looking at those astromechs brings a tear to my eye...for 2 reasons.

1. They are awesome!  R2-R6 is incredible, great color choices are they of your choosing, or is it "cannon"?

2. R2-C5 looks so much like R2-D2, I can't tell the difference.   No, really... I  can't tell  the difference, I'm calling the eye doctor in the morning.  (I hate this growing old stuff.)

Could you please describe the differences between R2-C5 and R2-D2. 

Please be sure to type loudly and slowly so as I can understand you easier.

Thanks

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-24
Post by: r1bb1t on August 24, 2010, 08:39:29 PM
L.E., you didn't answer my inquiry regarding tha backdrop, and I know that you, of all people, read each reply thoroughly. Perhaps you were distracted by my offer of my sister to give you pleasure. Please don't be put off by her high school nickname, *************'  and while I understand your wife's reluctance to have the runner-up ' to  *************show you a good-to-mediocre time, you're really missing out on someone who has more miles on her than a ***********. Your loss, bro.
The black on the R2-C5 is exceptionally done, but the work on that R2-R6 is your best droid, in my amazing opinion, to date. And when I say to date, I mean to the calendar date and not 'to date, as in go out on said date, and with the hopes of a lil dinner and a movie in exchange for something that my sister would gladly do for a pack of cigarettes.'
No bullspit, dude. That R2-C5 is off tha chain, and chasing me down tha street and having me fear for my life. What base figure, exactly, did you use for that one?????????
Seriously. Sit down. Gather people from your castle. Have these people line up, and pat you on your well deserved back. I am effn awestruck. I'm not kidding, whatsoever.
I really could go on and on and on and on and on and on and on and...................about how much I'm impressed by this, and that's really all that matters, isn't it? I realize that a customizer's real goal in life is to impress the r1bb1t, so bravo! Color me truly impressed.
I'm too blown away to comment further.

r1bb1ted for your pleasure
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-24
Post by: CaptainLux on August 24, 2010, 08:50:50 PM
great astroĀ“s man!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-24
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 25, 2010, 05:06:45 AM
Barry, thanks so much and sorry I forgot to comment on my backdrop. I made it by opening the BMF. No I a not talking about your sister, I mean the Big Millinium Falcon. WHEN I REMOVED HAN AND CHEWIE, DAMN CAP LOCK!, I kept the cardboard piece that held them as it had the rebel insignia on it. That is all, simple huh? Remember, I never throw anything away!

R2-C5 is simply R2-D2 with the restraining bolt removed, blue details were painted over in black, then the lights were changed to green. He can be found in shots of the X-Wing models that were used for the first asault on the Death Star.

R2-R6 is one of my faves to date as well. He is a creation from my own mind and is not cannon. The base figure isR5-D4. Hope this helps and hope I answered everyones questions today. If not just hit me over the head...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-24
Post by: StenHunter on August 25, 2010, 06:58:45 PM
awesome work man! I wish I had the time right now.. but I'm painting house walls :\
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 27, 2010, 06:49:12 AM
Hello guys, a quick update before I head out of town this weekend. As you can see I have been on a mission with the astromechs and Rebel pilots. Today's update continues that same theme. First is Theron Nett, Red Ten. I am surprised we have not seen a figure for  him since he has as many speaking parts in the film as any the main characters in the Death Star run scene. I think his droid is R2-X2 as do some others but it is hard to nail down. I am going with it though so here they are.



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/250px-Theron_nett.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-37.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-36.jpg)


I used an old Wedge helmet as a base and will modifying it further with a working chin strap and a microphone. After seeing the pics I also want to paint the inside of the helmet so it isn't orange.


Next up is Elyhek Rue, Red Seven. He is a bit of an odd lookig fellow and I had this generic head from a vehicle I wanted so I sculpted some hair on him and called it close enough. He is a serious blockormore for any chick so give this guy a break if you can. I decided to design a helmet for him to cover that ugly mug and he will wear it most of the time as well.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/Elyhek_rue.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0009-15.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-21.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0014-13.jpg)



Red Twelve is unknown and I have seen a guy with hair parted in the middle and a beard, wearing a flight suit, standing in the background of the briefing scene. So this is the begining of my version of him. I still want to repaint the hair and face at some point.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0015-12.jpg)





This is the begining of John D. Brannon's R4 droid. much more to do on him...


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-22.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: commanderCharlie on August 27, 2010, 07:37:38 AM
thats some amazing customs
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 27, 2010, 08:15:32 AM
Ok that does it...I need more space in my house to create a Luke Sprywalker shrine, the only place to put it would be in the spare room....but hey my Mother-in -law lives in that room....wait a sec...(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/8317/rodriguezkicksgrandma.gif)...ok now there's room!!!!

MAN YOUR CUSTOMS ARE OFF THE SCALE AWESOME!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: Phatty on August 27, 2010, 08:24:30 AM
Jules, that was a great bit of video to go with your humor, and I LOVE it!  L.E., your Rebel pilots and their droids are looking awesome, and I can't wait to see a giant group shot of them all!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 27, 2010, 09:08:44 AM
Jules, that is the best thing I have seen all day! Thanks for the props buddy.
Thanks Pat, you looking for something like this?....

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Collection/DSC_0004-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Collection/DSC_0006-1.jpg)


Remember my rebel base? I am getting everything set up on my shelf over the next few weeks. It looks different already, this photo was taken last week.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 27, 2010, 10:13:39 AM
LS, I'm just about to make up my own Squadron for the X-Wing novel. Jay (Wraith9) came up with the name... Rancor Squadron. I will be taking a lot of inspiration from this post...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: wraithnine on August 27, 2010, 03:11:43 PM
LE your customs are utterly superb mate!!  lovin the pilots and Brannons astro is coming along nicely..
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: Tamer on August 27, 2010, 03:48:35 PM
Daggone, I can see you reenacting quite a few Rebel Briefings. It would be cool to see all these pilots and their astromechs together.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: CaptainLux on August 27, 2010, 07:36:57 PM
woow man all those pilots are really great!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: B.R. Steel on August 27, 2010, 08:46:03 PM
(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/8317/rodriguezkicksgrandma.gif).


Slightly off topic or not, dang this clip is freaking hilarious.  And it's no less funny after several viewings...

And great customs here! 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on August 27, 2010, 09:33:46 PM
LE my friend you are the king of rebel pilots and astromechs
I think it's time to make a complete Yavin IV dio to display all your awesome stuff

great job mate
10/10
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: Tamer on August 27, 2010, 09:38:39 PM
I would just like to point out that no senior citizens were harmed in the making of this thread.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: beige-4 on August 28, 2010, 12:17:46 PM
im sorry but wasnt r2 c5 from E E 's pack of droids ... i like the new pilots they're awesome
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: wraithnine on August 28, 2010, 02:41:59 PM
no i think you'll find it was R2-C4 in the EE droid packs(i know cos i've got them )
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: r1bb1t on August 28, 2010, 08:49:06 PM
I'm just glad to see that you climbed off of my sister long enough to put out more incredible customs. The other day, when we spoke on the phone and you said that I was your hero, and you hoped that someday you'd be a quarter of the customizer that I am, and I said that's a pretty high goal, and you may want to keep your goals closer to Earth, and then I see this. You're well on your way to being halfway towards your goal, and I commend you for your efforts. Lord knows that you do try.
The large dio shot blew the mucus plug right out of my lady parts. Nuff said.
Red Ten and his droid, R2-X2,  looks better that what I normally rip out of the package. I would say it looks better that what comes from the factory, but even that would be an understatement. Really ubereffncool!
The actor who played Red 7 is truly the fugliest thing since fugly came to fugtown.
 Blockormore. I actually had to google that. That's funny, bro.
All together, you're well on your way to being 1/10 the quality I put out with these artificial limbs I have.
Keep em comin, pimp.

B
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: kreeper2 on August 28, 2010, 11:33:33 PM
I'm just glad to see that you climbed off of my sister long enough to put out more incredible customs. The other day, when we spoke on the phone and you said that I was your hero, and you hoped that someday you'd be a quarter of the customizer that I am, and I said that's a pretty high goal, and you may want to keep your goals closer to Earth, and then I see this. You're well on your way to being halfway towards your goal, and I commend you for your efforts. Lord knows that you do try.
The large dio shot blew the mucus plug right out of my lady parts. Nuff said.
Red Ten and his droid, R2-X2,  looks better that what I normally rip out of the package. I would say it looks better that what comes from the factory, but even that would be an understatement. Really ubereffncool!
The actor who played Red 7 is truly the fugliest thing since fugly came to fugtown.
 Blockormore. I actually had to google that. That's funny, bro.
All together, you're well on your way to being 1/10 the quality I put out with these artificial limbs I have.
Keep em comin, pimp.

B
WOW Thats either really fed up or the funniest thing ive heard in a while WOW!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: wraithnine on August 29, 2010, 12:21:17 AM
that is a topnotch R1bb1t post they are designed to make the corners of your mouth arise mate  (or split your sides)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on August 29, 2010, 12:44:53 AM
I dig the Rebel base. 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 7-21
Post by: beige-4 on August 29, 2010, 12:33:16 PM
what figure did that cigar come from ? by the way i love your night creeper ..... witch line did you get him from
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 29, 2010, 01:13:50 PM
Thanks guys, the pic of the base is just a quick set up as soon as I made the steps to display them on. I now have the third section set up and my Big Mother Trucker is set up in there as well. It has been in a box for 2 months and I have been waiting to be able to display it again.

Barry, all I can say is if I keep practicing and praying to Jay while bowing then nealing and meditating in his general direction, I might get close in the next 20 or so years. I had to provide that reference shot of Red 7 as I knew everyone would say, that is your worst custom ever! Look at that piece of crap! Man that thing is fugly! I would have then said thanks I am glad you think I captured the essence of the character. Then everyone would know I am truly insane, what is Sprywalker thinking.  I a teling him it looks a bit off...you get the picture.

TMFMB, Jay has answered your question about the astro but I would never name one without clearing it with the astromech god. We must follow some etiquite here you know.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 7-21
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 29, 2010, 01:21:12 PM
Thanks for the comments guys, sorry I have not checked back in here till now after these were made. Barry, thanks bro, you know I love chewing the cud with you. By the way, great talking to you the other day.

Ron, thanks so much, that means a lot coming from you.

tmfmb, thanks and I made the cigar.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 7-21
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 30, 2010, 03:37:09 AM
Love the Captain Figure, he looks like a character out of Macross....
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 30, 2010, 06:09:19 PM
Bren Quersey aka Red Eight. Nothing major, just a repainted Mutt Williams head on a Luke Pilot body. I painted the goggles on a Dak helmet black as you can see in the film he is one of 3 pilots sporting the blacked out goggles on a clean helmet with blue Rebel insignia. Now I need to decide what droid to give him as there is no record.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/250px-Bren_quersey.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0023-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-27
Post by: wraithnine on August 30, 2010, 06:25:27 PM
another awesome pilot custom mate ..you are nailin' these battle of Yavin pilots!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 31, 2010, 05:14:30 AM
Thanks Jay, I am sure trying. I thought I would give youguys an update on the Rebel Hangar status...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Collection/DSC_0006-13.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Collection/DSC_0007-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Collection/DSC_0011-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Collection/DSC_0012-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Collection/DSC_0014-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Collection/DSC_0009-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: RunDown on August 31, 2010, 07:42:47 AM
Wow, Spry, That is Incredible!!!     What a great dio!!

 :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: Phatty on August 31, 2010, 10:26:04 AM
L.E., that is EPIC!  It's fleshing out very well, and those pilots look great. 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: 110clones on August 31, 2010, 10:36:34 AM
that dio is amazing!  :o :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: Clonemaster on August 31, 2010, 01:56:44 PM
luv the clones man!!! Va1 BKS at pt at dr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr ()rr sshad sn2 sn1 storm2 storm1 swalk xwing
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 31, 2010, 02:35:12 PM
Thanks guys!  Up next is Ace Azzameen in rebel pilot gear...and his jacket from home. I looked for helmet references and repainted the new Luke X-Wing helmet and the same head Julian uses. Hope I did him justice buddy, looks like I have another astromech to make now...



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-34.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-35.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-38.jpg)


new group shot with Red Squadron at the front.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Collection/DSC_0008-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Collection/DSC_0008_2.jpg)

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: Clonehead on August 31, 2010, 02:54:27 PM
Ace tur4ned out cool, LE
Those group shots are just nuts.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: wraithnine on August 31, 2010, 03:01:25 PM
mate its all looking a bit.....STONKING!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: Tamer on August 31, 2010, 04:18:55 PM
Wow, what an amazing display of custom goodness all over the place. I would love to see this in person.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: r1bb1t on August 31, 2010, 04:42:24 PM
As you know, my sister works the night shift at the local truckstop parking lot, and when I saw your dio, I immediately thought of something she says alot in her line of work, which is 'Damn, dude. That thing is freakin huge!'
I kept looking at the pix, scanning across, back and forth, and I realized that, again, like she says, 'Seriously, bro, that's alot to take in all at once.'
Love the pilots, especially your pick for the head of Red Eight. Very cool likeness, imo.
BTW, in the dio pictures, who is the blue alien next to that custom transport that you made a lil while back? Is it possible to see some solo pix of him/her/shim?

r1bs
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: kreeper2 on August 31, 2010, 07:57:37 PM
N ever get tired of looking at this dio the detail and group shots of all the pilots together is just too cool . I  like the colors of the cave and all the little odds and ends you have added to it truly awsome.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 01, 2010, 05:29:26 AM
Thanks so much guys. Glad everyone is enjoying the Rebels, I know some could find all these pilots borring, but hey, I like them.

Barry, that is Ibstam from Rogue Squadron comics! Made her a while back when all this crazyness started.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0018-5.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-22.jpg)


I don't have a picture of her with the flack jacket on other than the dio shot. Hope this helps buddy.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 01, 2010, 10:02:03 AM
Spry my friend your rebel hangar is epic
It is amazing how much work you put in every single custom figure
very very impressive mate


 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: CaptainLux on September 01, 2010, 12:14:01 PM
 ;D nice custom man!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on September 01, 2010, 03:16:58 PM
dang dude that's more pilots then there are on ESB O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 bbfet bbfet O0 O0 O0 :o :o :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 01, 2010, 03:20:38 PM
BLODDY HELL!!! Master Spry you have really outdone yourself!

I have to say I am totally impressed with Ace, the jacket, the helmet, the silver straps, the whole thing is absolutely gorgeous. Your customs have always been amongst my favourites, and you have raised the bar with this latest set.

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-31
Post by: DocOutlands on September 01, 2010, 07:17:20 PM
Holy crap, that's a LOT of pilots!!!  Very nice work - your figures are great, as always, but you know the show-stealers for me are the dio pieces that just *make* the background...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-2
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 02, 2010, 08:02:11 AM
Christoph, thanks very much, I do enjoy my Rebels.

Julian, glad you like him buddy. I have been waiting to get to Ace, now I just need to make his astreomech.

Doc, good to hear from you man. Hope all is well with all your traveling and buisy work schedule. Hope you get a break soon so we can see something from you...like those clear R2 domes...hint hint. Take care buddy.



Didn't Ackbar say a pilot a day keeps the Death Star away?

Up next is Red Nine Lt. Naytaan with custom helmet. Pics were taken late last night so they are not the best.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-39.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-35.jpg)


Here are a few shots of Ibstam and R3-R9. Not new but never took any pics of them together after finishing the astromech.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0008-17.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-36.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-2
Post by: Phatty on September 02, 2010, 08:11:11 AM
Great work once again, my friend.  The colors are crisp, the paint is clean, and the theme is awesome!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-2
Post by: wraithnine on September 02, 2010, 10:35:14 AM
yep as a wise man once said.....ditto
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-2
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 02, 2010, 11:04:10 AM
kick a$$ man!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-2
Post by: Goldleaderone on September 02, 2010, 03:54:46 PM
Excellent work on these Luke! I was thrilled to see an Ace Azzameen pilot, I love XWA!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-2
Post by: r1bb1t on September 02, 2010, 08:22:08 PM
L.E., another home run with this latest batch of deliciousness. I'm still waiting for my sister to get home and check out your work, but I believe she's pulling a double shift at her new job.
Yeah, she got laid off from the truckstop parking lot she was freelancing in, but she got some steady work as a crack whore trainee, so we're pretty proud of her. It's steady work, mostly commission based, with plenty of hours. Not much in terms of benefits or a retirement package, but it's a profession where she she's qualified and she's providing a valuable service to the public.  Her first week involves 'fluffing Johns', whatever that means. Her 'manager' says she's really a rockstar, whatever that means. All the boys in our neighborhood, when we were growing up, always called her 'chickenhead' for some reason. ???
Back to your customs, Red Nine looks fantastic. Pix look great to me. Perhaps you should start shooting all of your pix late at night. :P
I especially love that 2nd pic of him.
Ibstam and R3-R9 look great. Dig tha sheepdip outta that droid. That dome looks like you polish a dome like good ol' sis.
Love ya, bra.

r1bb1to burr1to
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-2
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on September 03, 2010, 03:39:14 AM
that is one awesome dio wish i had the room great work on all those pilots can't wait to see more !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-2
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 03, 2010, 08:05:58 AM
Thanks for all the great comments guys. Barry, I remember the days when she went from a bird to a chicken head, you don't have to remind me. I told her long ago to get out of the low budget gigs and I am glad to see she is on the come up. She has had many names, also known as the bread truck during a yeasty stint, we could use that one again as now she will be stackin' bread from all those lessons.

I know a ton of pilots cam be borring to some but I really want to imortalize these guys in plastic along with their astros as I can figure out who flew with whom. If anyone has info, background shot, model shots, anything that can help me fill in the gaps on the astromechs please let me know.

Today I have for you R4-D1, John D. Brannons droid. All I have seen is a reference shot from the studio that made the dome. There was no body for it. So I killed 2 Mynochs with one stone and painted the body like an unnamed R4 seen in the Hoth Hangar. So I can use him for either scene without painting another astromech.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-26.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0011-26.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0012-22.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-23.jpg)



When I am in the middle of a custom frenzy like this one I seem to rush the pictures. So here is a reshoot of a few pilots that looked way better to me than the pics were showing. Ace in particular did not show the 3 colors of brown I used on his hair.





 Red Eight Bren Quersey 


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0023-7.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0024-3.jpg)


 Red Nine Lt. Naytaan


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0015-13.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0017-11.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0018-9.jpg)


Red Ten Theron Nett


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0026-7.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0025-7.jpg)


Last but my favorite Ace Azzameen.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0019-8.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0020-9.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-2
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 03, 2010, 09:27:39 AM
again excellent pilot customs Spry
it's great to see the entire episode IV red squadron in figure form, maybe a good idea for a future Hasbro multipack
I started today with your stands, can't wait to see your awesome figures on them

link to the wookieepedia red squadron side:
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Red_Squadron_(Rebel_Alliance)


great job mate
10/10
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-3
Post by: CaptainLux on September 03, 2010, 02:53:41 PM
wooow those rebel pilots re great, love them!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-3
Post by: wraithnine on September 03, 2010, 04:26:17 PM
awesome pilots and droids mate
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-3
Post by: r1bb1t on September 03, 2010, 09:51:01 PM
L.E., just wanted to let you know I've seen this, but I'd prefer to comment properly soon.

Expect something to top anything I've ever said. Next few days, bro. Worth the wait, I promise.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-3
Post by: TheCloneCommander on September 03, 2010, 10:37:28 PM
great set of pilots L.E!! Red 8 looks like the S.O.B in the green mile i would love to shoot a few holes in him... great stuff buddy

 both you and Ribbit are on fire i look forward to see what he comes up with
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-3
Post by: wraithnine on September 04, 2010, 02:53:17 AM
R4-D1 is now entered in the directory !
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-3
Post by: r1bb1t on September 04, 2010, 07:23:43 PM
L.E., I kinda went overboard on this one, so I apologize to any and all offended.
PM me, bro, for the post, and I really do apologize to any people that were upset by my post.

Barry
 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-3
Post by: Phatty on September 04, 2010, 07:32:55 PM
Boring?  Are you kidding?  I want to see them ALL immortalized!

And is it just me, or does Red Eight look like Rob Schneider?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-3
Post by: TheCloneCommander on September 04, 2010, 10:00:28 PM
i think he looks like the guy from the Green mile the one that steps on the mouse...

(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20070510011454/lost/images/5/51/DougHutchison.jpg) (http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0023-7.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-3
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 07, 2010, 10:54:11 AM
Thanks for all the great comments guys. Sorry I have been MIA but I have been on vacation for a few days. AS far as Red Eight, yes I too thought me looked a bit like Rob Schnider but he really looks like the guy in Green Mile. haha

Barry, no worries from me bro. Thanks!

Jay, thanks man, for all you do here.

Christoph, thanks buddy and I am stoked you are working on the stands.

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-3
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 08, 2010, 04:50:38 PM
This is a droid I have been interested in doing for the last few weeks.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/red1blackr2a.jpg)


This is a shot of a model for film reference. It is interesting that the dome is used with Red Leaders X-Wing. It could be used for Blue Squadron, the second group of X-Wings at Yavin or they could have randomly grabbed the first model in the line and set the dome on it. Who knows? If you do tell me. Any way I have been asked to document how these come together so I did that with this one.


20 min. for black on dome

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0056.jpg)


25-30 min. for the blue

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0057-1.jpg)


45 min for black on dome again and white details started

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0060-1.jpg)

An interesting story, this figure washed up out of the Ocean at my feet as if to say "save me Luke Sprywalker you are my only hope." So I grabbed her and pulled a baby star fish off of her and put her in my pocket. It was love at first sight as I felt like it was ment to be so here she is helping hold the paint brush I use for all the details.

second coat of blue and white 30 min

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0061-1.jpg)


Tried a purple lower dome light but didn't like it.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0062-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0067.jpg)


The light is now red, a few touch ups and a coat of gloss sealer brushed on. This is still a WIP as I have to do some silver details and I noticed a white stripe around the lower part of the dome.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0071-1.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0072-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-3
Post by: wraithnine on September 08, 2010, 05:52:11 PM
that looks superb LE another Top Knotch astro
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-3
Post by: B.R. Steel on September 08, 2010, 06:18:57 PM
Looks like your paint brush holder could use a coat of paint herself.  Her "shirt" has worn awful thin.   :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-3
Post by: CaptainLux on September 08, 2010, 08:32:58 PM
his an awesome astro man!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-3
Post by: TheCloneCommander on September 08, 2010, 09:57:57 PM
another fantastic Astro L.E!!! i really like that color blue...

looks like the paint brush holder is about to have a wardrobe malfunction...

can any of you astro nuts out there tell us it's designation? 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-8
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 09, 2010, 09:07:45 AM
the next great astro
superb custom LE the black dome looks great on the white/azure body

as always great job
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-8
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 09, 2010, 12:27:48 PM
Thanks guys. I am finishing him up now with the white line around the dome and some silver details. May have some completed pics tonight. I kinda like him as is but am thinking about going a shade darker on the blue details. What do you guys think?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-8
Post by: von reinhardt on September 09, 2010, 12:44:29 PM
Freaking amazing! I love the cantina figures, what body did you use to make Chachi De Maal? I need to make her for my Cantina.

Thanks for any help.

von
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-8
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 10, 2010, 02:50:19 PM
What? I have no clue who that character is? Enlighten me...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-8
Post by: wraithnine on September 10, 2010, 02:54:59 PM
the new battle of endor Y-wing pilot has turned up on Ebay under Tunghori
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-8
Post by: von reinhardt on September 10, 2010, 05:02:26 PM
What? I have no clue who that character is? Enlighten me...

Is this not Chachi De Maal, Ellorrs Madak (aka Ohwun De Maal)  wife in the cantina?

(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/5806/dsc00102pp.jpg) (http://img39.imageshack.us/i/dsc00102pp.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Chachi_De_Maal
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-8
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 10, 2010, 06:03:56 PM
Ah, I forgot her name I guess. It is Ki Adi legs with Luke Skywalker torso and arms. I did some sculpting on the chest area. Thanks for digging this one up.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-8
Post by: von reinhardt on September 11, 2010, 03:30:27 AM
All your customs are great, btw.

Thanks for the info, i will have to look for some parts so i can make this figure.... Parts are what i'm lacking for i just started to collect a few months ago....i need her for my cantina.

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-8
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 11, 2010, 05:58:48 AM
Way to keep an eye out Jay. I went and found him after seeing your post. Looks like I have 1 less pilot to make now.

Today I have for you the final pics in the evolution of my latest astromech. I have not given him a designation yet but will soon. Here he is...


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-41.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-36.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-32.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-39.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-40.jpg)


Up next is a very drab all grey astromech you can see in the back of a Y-Wing.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/ywinggreyprop.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/ywinggreyr2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0014-14.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0015-14.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0016-12.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0017-12.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0019-9.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: CaptainLux on September 11, 2010, 08:33:55 PM
really nice droid man!


cool work!
 
 ;D

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 12, 2010, 02:14:31 AM
Nice droids. I saw in the background you have a ton of astromechs. I wonder who has more astromechs, you or Jay?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: beige-4 on September 12, 2010, 05:00:31 AM
jjesus christ all mighty that is awesome i love alll your rebels and astros i feel sorry for the imperials
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: Tamer on September 12, 2010, 11:50:00 AM
Wattoh I need you sitting beside me in church on Sunday. You sure have a way of prohetizing.

L.E. I like both astromechs. I really like seeing the movie pics and how they match up with custom. I would have never remembered that grey droid without your movie pics. he looks good too, perhaps a few blaster marks on the dome! O0
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: Clonehead on September 12, 2010, 01:02:19 PM
Incredible paint apps, LE! I love the light blue one. Nice reference pic as well. You have got to be toting quite a collection of custom astros by now.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 12, 2010, 04:18:50 PM
Love the drab grey droid...

Even though I have watched Star Wars countless times, it always gives me a warm feeling inside when I see an aspect of the movie I''d not noticed before.

Well done Master Spry!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: wraithnine on September 12, 2010, 04:29:16 PM
expect these (once desinated) to join their bretheren in the directory master sprywalker
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 12, 2010, 06:54:52 PM
Thanks for all the great comments guys!

Jay, thanks again buddy, I'll come up with designations in the next day or so. I also have a R1 droid coming up as he just needs a bit of weathering now.

Julian, I love finding model shop images and background pics to get references of things that were made and filmed but cut or hard to see or just off camera. Glad you liked the grey one, I am thinking R2-G1 for him.

Clint thanks man! I was thinking about going a shade darker on that blue but it has grown on me since I added the white stripe on the dome. I think I am keeping him as is. Yes the droid collection has grown fast as I was able to get several droids for $5 ea from a local friend that used to post here. He quit collecting Star Wars.


Shawn thanks and I too love seing reference pics when you are doing custom work on anything. I thought about how to weather him and then the fact that he did not exist after the trench run and decided to keep him shiney and clean like the pics show. So I spray painted him medium grey then sprayed chrome from further away just in little spurts then wiped and dabbed wih a paper towel. I had to do the same again with grey one last time to cover some chrome till I got the look I was satisfied with. I think this guy was put in to show the rebels were in imediate need of astromechs and this one didn't even have time for a proper paint job.


Wattoh glad you like them as you can tell I do too!


CS 78 glad you are liking the droids and I do have a few but Jay is still "the astromech god"


Lux thanks man and I'll have a few more before long.

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: beige-4 on September 13, 2010, 12:42:05 PM

Wattoh glad you like them as you can tell I do too!

no problem mate don't thank me just thank yourself for giving stuff to wish for christmas stuff , carry on with your exellence my freind for ..... this sounds cheesy .... lets get to the point , you are the * rebel * awesome-o witch hasbro has been wishing to employ because they're jealous that your epicness isnt with them ..... comprehenday ,,, did i say that right ?  ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 14, 2010, 06:45:53 PM
Comprehenday my friend.

When I made R1-L4 I wished I had taken more time adding parts to him. So while I cleaned my fodder bins I got out a spare R1 and R1-L4 and set some bits on my desk that would work for them. Here is a pic of the Cantina Band member instrument painted grey and glued on.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-37.jpg)


Then I gave it a dark wash, drybrushed some silver and rubbed in some cinnamon. Here he is.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0008-18.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0009-16.jpg)


This side I left alone as it is sort of screen accurate to the only lower picture I could find of him.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-27.jpg)


The other droid I cobbled together is an idea I have had for a few weeks. He is R1-B1 a tribute to the greatest comment poster on the net, Barry. You will notice this droid has several upgrades. Sensory antenna advancements, additional arms and other machinery to make him a better mechanic. He has been programed to fix most anything from other astromechs to moisture vaporators to landspeeders even space craft. He is a  new droid made by the Rebel Alliance to help out their maintenance personel.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0012-23.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-24.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0014-15.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0015-15.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0016-13.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0017-13.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0018-10.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0019-10.jpg)


My 3 R1's


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0023-8.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: Clonehead on September 14, 2010, 07:00:03 PM
Man, Lee, that last tan R-1 droid certainly got an upgrade. I am loving your droids, man.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: wraithnine on September 15, 2010, 02:35:35 AM
LE i am seriously lovin those R1's  especially the last one     they look ace! i'll have to find me an extra one and customise him (glad you like the decals mate)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: darknsour on September 15, 2010, 04:31:55 AM
Those just have to be the best droids I have ever seen!!!

Amazing!!!!

Love the colors!!!

They look so real!!! you know what I mean!!!


Great stuff!!!

Keep them coming!!!

Rich
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: von reinhardt on September 15, 2010, 05:27:45 AM
The detail is frigging amazing.....great work!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: beige-4 on September 15, 2010, 10:12:19 AM
..... spee- effin-chless .... awesome i love all those gizmos ... what line is the r1 in ?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: RunDown on September 15, 2010, 11:09:23 AM
Very cool Luke.   Lovin those R1's.    I love the original version.  and you have taken a one-hit-wonder of a figure and made three!   Very nice work.   Love the details.

rd
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: COG Veteran on September 15, 2010, 04:10:59 PM
..........................
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: DocOutlands on September 15, 2010, 05:26:19 PM
Oh, WOW!!  STELLAR work on those R1's, Spry!  Gotta say, R1-B1 is up there in my top favorites!  If I ever end up with another R1, you know he's heading for the 'table, thanks to your lads as inspiration.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 19, 2010, 07:02:23 PM
Thanks Doc and it is great seeing you here again. Thanks to everyone for the great comments, glad you are enjoying the droid run I am on. To continue that theme I have a new treadwell droid. The idea is that he is a beefier design to handle heavier work and last longer. This one is an off center design to allow the stem to be closer to what he is working on.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0008-19.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-33.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-40.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-38.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-23.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: CaptainLux on September 19, 2010, 07:43:50 PM
wooow thats awesome!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: gwest on September 19, 2010, 07:52:26 PM
Great use of parts on the "new" treadwell droid.  That paint detail is incredible!

I also loved your R1 collection.  Those 2 modified R1s are great.  The one with the cantina band insturment is really neat.  I think your idea of using cinnamon  for weathering is trully ingenious!

The R1-B1 astro is just awesome!  How you added parts, yet those parts are still functioning is amazing.

Great job
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: DocOutlands on September 19, 2010, 08:30:24 PM
That looks suspiciously like an MLRS used as his base!  1/72 scale or is it 1/144?  Or is it one of the armored chain base" displays?

Plenty of room back there for him to carry a crate of tools or something.  I like it!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: wraithnine on September 20, 2010, 01:27:49 AM
love it !   very creative use of a clone EMP blaster  ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-19
Post by: beige-4 on September 20, 2010, 06:05:08 AM
ahhhhhhhhhh heaven i have found within l.s custom thread
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-19
Post by: Tamer on September 20, 2010, 07:47:42 AM
Looks fantastic. On the front page. I must say that tribute R1 is a great droid too. Nice work L.E.!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-19
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 20, 2010, 08:42:10 AM
What a mad idea...it took me a moment before I realised what the base was...Very clever!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-19
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 20, 2010, 10:19:59 AM
wow spry, you are  unstoppable at the moment
a new day a new Sprywalker droid custom
your newest creation looks fantastic
great idea to use a clone EMP launcher as droid body

great job as always
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-19
Post by: darknsour on September 20, 2010, 10:21:05 AM
WOW!!!


You just hit another one out of the park!!!


Great job!!! Great detail!!!


keep them coming!!!


Rich
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-19
Post by: kreeper2 on September 20, 2010, 02:32:55 PM
Man those droids just keep geeting more and more creative gotta love the r1 b1 very cool im sure hell have something to say about that one!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-19
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on September 20, 2010, 03:18:07 PM
i gotta make one of those
 O0 bbfet O0
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-19
Post by: Tamer on September 20, 2010, 04:43:34 PM
I see R1bbit is looking at this now. Who knows what over the top response we will get this time. I sometimes show up to see his commentary almost as much as I enjoy seeing the new customs!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-19
Post by: r1bb1t on September 20, 2010, 04:46:27 PM
L.E., sorry I've been away for so long. I was at a 'certain sexual orientation' pride parade, and it was my turn to blow up the floats. Love all of the droids, and the R1B1 made me feel all girly inside. If you're trying to seduce me, then you're on the right track.
I remember that winter night when we spooned by the fireplace , and you told me that I was your inspiration, and I told you that I liked the size of your hands, and then .....
Well, I'm sure you'll never forget what happened next.
Anyway, back on topic, love your work, and the doctor says my sister is 'with child,' so I hope neither one of us is on the long list of potential candidates for future child support.
I fear that my wife may start to suspect something about us, but know, whatever happens, you've touched me in ways no other man has touched m.....
My eyes are getting too watery to continue. See you next week at the Holiday Inn by the overpass.

Toodles,
R1
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-19
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 20, 2010, 06:40:50 PM
Wow! You guys are too kind. Glad everyone likes the treadwell, I know he was rather simple. The base was a matchbox scale rocket launching vehicle. As many of you noticed I used the EMP launcher for the stem and the small scanner. Thanks to Jay again for the decals! ;)

Barry what can I say man, you know I love talking customs with you on the weekends. Glad you felt that feelin' again, my work seems to touch people in ways they have never been touched before. I put everything I have into my work as do you and there is no doubt why you were chosen for said job. Like I told you that night we were compairing our tools it's not the size of your hands its the size of the paint brush you are using that makes or breaks you. Glad you liked your droid man when I started working on another R1 droid the idea just came to me...he will be R1-B1 !
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-11
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on September 21, 2010, 07:31:51 PM
Thanks Doc and it is great seeing you here again. Thanks to everyone for the great comments, glad you are enjoying the droid run I am on. To continue that theme I have a new treadwell droid. The idea is that he is a beefier design to handle heavier work and last longer. This one is an off center design to allow the stem to be closer to what he is working on.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0008-19.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-33.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-40.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-38.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-23.jpg)

Luke that is awesome.....Id love too have one of those.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-19
Post by: wraithnine on September 22, 2010, 01:12:09 AM
Wow! You guys are too kind. Glad everyone likes the treadwell, I know he was rather simple. The base was a matchbox scale rocket launching vehicle. As many of you noticed I used the EMP launcher for the stem and the small scanner. Thanks to Jay again for the decals! ;)

Barry what can I say man, you know I love talking customs with you on the weekends. Glad you felt that feelin' again, my work seems to touch people in ways they have never been touched before. I put everything I have into my work as do you and there is no doubt why you were chosen for said job. Like I told you that night we were compairing our tools it's not the size of your hands its the size of the paint brush you are using that makes or breaks you. Glad you liked your droid man when I started working on another R1 droid the idea just came to me...he will be R1-B1 !

you 2 are starting to worry me......
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-19
Post by: Tamer on September 22, 2010, 07:27:09 AM

you 2 are starting to worry me......

You and me both Jay!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-19
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 22, 2010, 07:24:42 PM
I hear you guys and say enough with the fancy talk and on with the customs. I have had several members of Rogue Squadron parted out and just waiting for paint. I was able to paint up a few of these over the weekend and photograph them today. First up is Hobbie...

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0017_2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0011-28.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0012-24.jpg)


Next is Corran Horn


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-25.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0015-16.jpg)



Here are a few WIP pictures so you can see what will be up next. Does anyone know who they are?


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-34.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0009-17.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on September 22, 2010, 09:02:36 PM
X-wing Squadron
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on September 22, 2010, 09:11:40 PM
sorry, I meant Rogue Squadron.  I was thinking of the comic books and novels.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 23, 2010, 12:35:39 AM
Nice customs!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: Clonehead on September 23, 2010, 02:54:29 AM
LE, your Hobbie and Corren Horn look like they are straight out of the blister packs! I love your down to earth paint apps and that your customs fill a much needed gap in what is available. That treadwell combo is awesome!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: wraithnine on September 23, 2010, 03:59:14 AM
LE  they look utterly superb !  hobbie looks awesome!  nailed it bud!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: darknsour on September 23, 2010, 04:36:05 AM
Great stuff!!!

Clint is right they look fresh out of the box!!!

great paint!!!


keep up the great work!!!

Rich
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: Tamer on September 23, 2010, 07:47:31 AM
daggone that Hobbie looks awesome!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: beige-4 on September 23, 2010, 10:20:03 AM
i cant chew on these awesome customs !Ā¬!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 23, 2010, 05:08:07 PM
LS, I absolutely love these! this is such a classic group of figures it amazed me that Hasbro have never thought of this as the X-Wing books must be popular amongst fans. You really are doing a wonderful job here.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 23, 2010, 06:23:53 PM
Thanks so much guys, the comments mean a lot to me. Jules it sure would have been great to have some choices like these for comic packs. That gives me an idea... I should thake pictures of a few of these with the comic they are from. I will have a few more soon but will be updating my non SW customs next with some Joes I have been working on.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: Phatty on September 23, 2010, 09:41:50 PM
L.E. your Corran Horn and Hobbie Klivan are awesome!  They look so crisp and fresh.  Great paint apps, great use of body parts.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 24, 2010, 08:28:46 AM
amazing customs again
It would be great to see some of them in a comic pack
too bad that Hasbro stopped the comic pack line

great job
10/10
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 24, 2010, 10:46:57 AM
Master Sprywalker.... You've been Hangarbay'd!!!
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Hangarbayd%20images/spry1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Hangarbayd%20images/spry2.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: beige-4 on September 24, 2010, 11:04:08 AM
the hangerbay strikes again !! great shot there
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 24, 2010, 01:34:52 PM
Aaaaaahhhhhhhh YES! I have been Hangarbay'd! Fabulous image jules! Looks like I have a new wallpaper! Thanks Jules you are the man!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: r1bb1t on September 24, 2010, 09:42:38 PM
Hobbie and Corran look awesome, L to the E. You asked the audience to guess who the WIP figs were, and I can only recognize Jek Porkins, before he let himself go, and the bald chick from the 1st Star Trek motion picture. I didn't know either one of them was in Rogue Squadron. Goes to show how much I know.
Very cool treatment from the Julester, with the Hangerbay treatment. Fortunately, here, that term means that Jules has blessed your work with his amazing computer skills, but if you happen to find yourself in an American prison facility, getting "Hangerbay'd" would have an entirely different meaning. Different, as in nightmarishly different. But that's not the case here, thank Jay.
Love yo stuff bro.

El R1bb1to
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 08, 2010, 08:15:08 AM
Man it has been a while since I checked my own thread. Sorry Barry I thought I replied to this but with all that has been going on I missed out somehow. Thanks for the great reply  and yes it is great to get Hangarbay'd here and only here.

Today's update features my Rebels with these awesome stands from Christoph. Please let us know what you think. I hope you will be as pleased as I am!


Red Squadron.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-39.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-24.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0011-29.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0013-26.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0014-16.jpg)


and here they are in my Rebel Hangar.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0015-17.jpg)


Thanks so much Christoph! I love the stands!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: beige-4 on October 08, 2010, 08:45:12 AM
...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on October 08, 2010, 09:00:38 AM
no problem mate
It's just great to see some of my simple stands in your fabulous custom collection
You've done a great job my friend.
It would be awesome to see a Hasbro battlepack with the complete Ep. IV red squadron.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-22
Post by: CaptainLux on October 08, 2010, 09:56:32 AM
incredible stands for red squadron man, really nice all togheter!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/8
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on October 08, 2010, 03:53:39 PM
very jealous
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/8
Post by: Tamer on October 08, 2010, 05:32:41 PM
custom figures on custom stands. Is there any other outcome than great?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/8
Post by: Goldleaderone on October 08, 2010, 06:08:19 PM
Luke I am drooling over these customs, they are perfect and the stands just add to it. Fantastic work!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/8
Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on October 09, 2010, 06:08:29 AM
Amazing, simply!  Great job, LS!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/8
Post by: 110clones on October 09, 2010, 11:01:42 AM
very cool!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/8
Post by: von reinhardt on October 09, 2010, 03:52:29 PM
Simply amazing, very nice.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/8
Post by: Clonehead on October 09, 2010, 04:36:16 PM
Mr Spry, the more that I see your custom work, the more that I drool. I may need Christoph to make me a rebel insignia bib to wear when I am logging on so I wont make a mess of myself when frequenting your thread.

Makes me want to stop collecting clones and start collecting pilots.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/8
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 10, 2010, 01:53:39 AM
LS, these figures are absolutely superb, my favourite collection I've seen done anywhere. Do you paint the faces as they seem so realistic.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/8
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 10, 2010, 06:55:37 AM
Thanks for all the great comments guys! Clint that is a huge compliment from you, thanks. Jules, yes, I repaint the faces with a more normal skin tone. Some I make darker than others and some more of a red tint to vary them up a bit/so everyone doesn't have tha same color flesh. Funny you mentioned it because when I was editing the pics I thought man, I am goint to have to paint the non custom figures faces as they don't look as realistic as my customs. It is fairly easy as I have now mixed my own bottle of flesh color that I like. It is watered down pretty good so all I do is give the face 2 or 3 coats, don't touch the eyes and I am done. That is what I did for Ace  and he is one of my favorites! Thanks buddy!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/8
Post by: Darklord1967 on October 11, 2010, 06:18:08 AM
Ho-LEE SMOKE, LS!!!

This is such an incredibly awesome body of custom action figure work!!  You are most talented, my friend!!  It was a real treat seeing the progression of your skills over time.  And now you are clearly an action figure customizing force to be reckoned with.  With your eye for detail and craftsmanship, you raise the bar quite high for  virtually everyone interested in getting into customizing.  I bow to your greatness, sir.  I bow humbly. ;)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/8
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 11, 2010, 12:32:25 PM
Roberto, you have made my day with that comment! I take great pride in that statement from you. Thanks so much for the kind words.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/8
Post by: RunDown on October 12, 2010, 05:45:59 AM
Luke, As a collector of rebel pilots myself, I have to say this collection of rebel pilots is the pinnacle of rebel pilot collections.   WOW.      Awesome, just awesome.   
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/8
Post by: darknsour on October 12, 2010, 06:11:22 AM
Impressive, most impressive!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/8
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 13, 2010, 06:29:51 AM
Today's update features a step by step process I go through to paint most of my figures. A few people have asked how I go about painting so I said the next custom I do I will take more pics and explane. The first thing I have to decide is do I want my figures to fit in with the Hasbro line or look better, like a painting or piece of art. This one is the later of the two. I decided I needed a maintenance person for my Rebel Base dio so he will get "the treatment." I start off by getting a condiment cup, adding 2 drops of water to enough paint to paint the figure 2 times. Then I painting everything black, 2 coats. I also did a black wash on the head while I was painting.



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0026-8.jpg)



Then I choose my color, in this case it is Orange. I put a very small amount of paint on the brush and outline the raised sections of his garments. When the brush is out of paint I go to where I started and blend or brush the paint from the raised areas into the rest of the areas around it. It is almost like dry brushing but not really. I am working straight out of the bottle with this technique so no thinning. You want the paint to be thicker for this. I have also done the first coat of grey on the shoulder harness, the grey has been thinned with windex.



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0027-4.jpg)



N0w I just move on and do this to the rest of the figure. I will come back and highlight some areas when the entire figure has been gone over like this one time. Second coat of grey has been done on shoulders using a small brush just hitting the raised pads not letting it get in the cracks so they keep the black outline.



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0028-3.jpg)



Now the legs and I have gone over the entire figure again very lightly. Then the second wash, let almost dry, then wipe off with my finger treatment of the head. I don't use a paper towel for this as it may soak some of the wash out of the cracks where I want to leave them, even though it is almost dry. Just the way that works for me.



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0034-3.jpg)


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: wraithnine on October 13, 2010, 06:47:25 AM
lookin superb mate
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: beige-4 on October 13, 2010, 08:25:45 AM
holy .... ! that is the dogs bolloks , even as a w.i.p
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: CaptainLux on October 13, 2010, 09:26:48 AM
looks nice!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 13, 2010, 10:03:00 AM
Thanks guys!

Next up I started painting the harness. Same technique applying thin lines of paint on the edges then brushing it into other areas.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0037.jpg)


back...


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0042-1.jpg)



On the sides there are some buckles that I first painted black the silver with a thinner brush leaving a black outline.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0043.jpg)


I have also started adding color to his boots. A bit of the grey from the shoulder pads, brown leather and silver to make them stand out a bit.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0045-1.jpg)


Now I decided to change up the colors on the head a bit. I wanted him to be his own character not just the Gotal from the Cantina gets a new job. His horns are tan with black outline and his eyes are yellow with black pupils. I have also added the black wash to areas I wanted the details to stand out a bit more and the edges of the harness.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0049.jpg)


and now he is complete...


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0052.jpg)

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: trooperfelks on October 13, 2010, 10:04:27 AM
looking great dude awsome paint job .
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: CaptainLux on October 13, 2010, 12:57:58 PM
really cool, he looks really cool!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: Clonehead on October 13, 2010, 02:56:25 PM
thanks for the step by step pics, LE. That was awesome!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: kreeper2 on October 13, 2010, 03:03:10 PM
really instructive thats the same paint I use but the creativity is all yours buddy.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on October 13, 2010, 10:55:16 PM
Holy Suspender...very nice work and great tutorial.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: Art deWhill on October 13, 2010, 11:09:26 PM
masterful paintjob, very realistic looking, great!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: Phatty on October 14, 2010, 04:31:04 AM
L.E., that is amazing looking!  I love the tutorial, it's very informative, as I've always wondered how you do the paint style you do!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: Squirepec7 on October 14, 2010, 05:27:36 AM
WOOT!! A tutorial. Great job Spry.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: DocOutlands on October 16, 2010, 01:52:05 PM
You rock.  Fabulous work!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 16, 2010, 02:07:19 PM
Nice paint job!  :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on October 17, 2010, 12:50:09 AM
thanks for this little figure painting tutorial LE
the paint job is as always perfect same as the weathering

great job my friend
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 17, 2010, 05:57:35 AM
Thanks for all the great comments guys. Glad to help any time I can, hope to see someone try this style in the future.

I have been plugging away on Rogue Squadron and have had another member done for a few days. It seems I now get migrane headaches and yesterday was a doosie. Feeling much better today and proud to say Dillr Nep is up next.



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0040-1.jpg)



I cut almost a half inch off  his boots to get him closer to the proper height.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-25.jpg)


Here he is in casual attire.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-41.jpg)



and now a comparison of the 2 for their height.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-44.jpg)



As you can see the pilot version is just a bit taller than the casual version. The helmet makes up some of the difference but I may cut the knee area down a bit next time to get him just right.


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: DocOutlands on October 17, 2010, 06:42:56 AM
Looks great, Spry!  Making short figures has always seemed an extra challenge to me, as Hasbro hasn't released very many that were suitable.  Sure, we have a metric tonne of Jawas, but converting them into more..."polite society" looks like a lot of work to me.  How'd you build the "casual Dllr"?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 17, 2010, 06:43:07 AM
Here he is with the other Rogues in the Rebel Base.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0008-21.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: wraithnine on October 17, 2010, 07:30:20 AM
LE you are a rebel pilot maniac    he looks superb mate!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/13
Post by: beige-4 on October 17, 2010, 07:42:23 AM
nice ! im lovin him in normal clothes
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/17
Post by: CaptainLux on October 17, 2010, 04:15:13 PM
Absolutly man looks amazing!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/17
Post by: Phatty on October 17, 2010, 05:24:59 PM
L.E., I love it!  He looks great, and the height difference is hardly noticeable.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/17
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 18, 2010, 05:26:44 AM
Thanks guys! Doc you are so right! Hasbro doesn't even concern themselves with height issues. All they know is, "we make 3 3/4 inch figures." Dillr was made the same height as every other pilot, so creative and accurate huh?

Thanks Pat, the size differences are minimal so I may not even bother with it.



I got back to work on a project that has been sitting around for far too long. Here is a WIP pic of my next figure...Jaxxon from the Marvel comics. Most people hate this guy but he has flown allong side Rogue Squadron and blasted Imperial troops with Han Solo, so he seems pretty cool to me.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0019-12.jpg)


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/17
Post by: Art deWhill on October 18, 2010, 12:55:29 PM
hangarbay suggested to post this little surprise here, too, and I think its a good advice, for it belongs to the creator of those awesome customs  (sorry for the double post then, I will follow HB's advice on further works and post to the customers thread instead of my gallery):

NORRIS TRETCH REVISITED by Art deWhill
(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/291/d/0/norris_tretch___bounty_hunter_by_art_dewhill-d310htw.jpg)

more words and larger version here: http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=5128.msg80136#msg80136 (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=5128.msg80136#msg80136)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/17
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 18, 2010, 01:15:15 PM
This is AWESOME! You are the master of your craft! There just are not words good enough to describe your work!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/17
Post by: CaptainLux on October 18, 2010, 01:36:21 PM
woow this is awesome!!! :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/17
Post by: Art deWhill on October 18, 2010, 10:52:42 PM
thanks a lot, guys, you put a big smile on my face and I am so glad you like it :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/17
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 19, 2010, 04:47:19 AM
Thanks for the comments guys, Art's image has caused quite a stir! It is so awesome, I had to make it my desktop pic.


Back to my pilot Jaxon, I made some good progress the last 2 days working on him here and there as time permitted. I assembled all the parts to make sure they worked together. Then took everything apart and painted all the individual pieces black. Next I decided to ues POTF Garindan boots  with scout trooper feet. I cut the boots off and dremeled the cup shape in the bottom to recess the feet and drilled a hole for the peg. Then I dremeled the top side of the boots to recess the legs into and dremeled down the leg stump to fit. I hope the pics show what I am saying.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-26.jpg)


I also started detailing the jump suit and have finished the lower legs details. I also sprayed them with dull coat so no paint rub problems. The gloves are from the newer Garindan oddly enough. The boots and gloves took 6 layers of white thinned with water.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0009-18.jpg)


I was not worried about additional articulation so I glued the boots on his legs. I could have used a peg like I did for the arms below but it just was not needed.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0012-25.jpg)


It took a few tries to get his height just right. I cut off 3 bands on the legs and arms, going by the ribbed areas on the sides of the legs and arms. He was a bit too tall. I cut off 1 more band or rib and it seemed to look about right. Here is a shot showing how he fits in with the other Rebels. I have also done a bit more painting in this pic.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0010-29.jpg)


and a bit more paint...


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0015-18.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: Phatty on October 19, 2010, 07:10:33 AM
He's looking freaking awesome!  I can't wait for the final version, as this puppy's front page bound!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on October 19, 2010, 09:33:41 AM
Jaxxxon looks great LE. Another masterpiece for your outstanding pilot collection.

Art, your image is a true work of art. You are an artist my friend.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: beige-4 on October 19, 2010, 09:46:05 AM
im likin that jax mate !
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: trooperfelks on October 19, 2010, 01:39:51 PM
great work , coming out good .
was woundering form anyone how you get the arms to pop of the body with out brecking it ? and how you put them back on agine .
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 19, 2010, 02:48:19 PM
Thanks guys. This one has been a bit more work than I anticipated. A lot of knife, dremel and sanding work on this guy.

Felks, I boil water in the microwave and submerge the figure in the boiling water. Then I pull it out and pop the pieces apart as you see in the wip pics. Once I have painted the piece I don't like using boiling water as it may effect the paint. I have a heat gun that I warm the torso up with then the arms and legs push in a lot easier than they come out. Hope that helps.

Pat, thanks man. My work load is crazy for the rest of the week so I won't have much time to work on Jaxxon until the weekend.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: CaptainLux on October 20, 2010, 12:17:09 PM
ItĀ“s looking really awesome man!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: wraithnine on October 20, 2010, 12:40:39 PM
awwwwwwwwww hate dat wabbit!    

lol  not really  ;D Jaxxon is looking seriously minty mate!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 20, 2010, 02:55:39 PM
Cool custom. I appreciate all the hard work it takes to make a  major kit bash.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: trooperfelks on October 20, 2010, 07:27:35 PM
thanks for the heads up Luke Sprywalker. I guess i have to try it out one day . looking forward to see that one finish
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 25, 2010, 07:06:14 AM
Thanks for all the kind words guys. Felks, wait no longer, I finished Jaxxon up yesterday. I cut the neck ring off a potf  Bosk body in my fodder bin. I liked the size on this one better than the larger removable one that came with the newer Saga Bosk. I guess I should add the other pieces that hang down from it at some point but not bothered by that at this point. I'll have to look through my scrap bits bin and see what I can find. At any rate the painting is done and he has been sealed so on with the pics.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-44.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0003-41.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0002-45.jpg)


I thought about shortening the arms a bit more but this guy is a space rabbit so it seems he would have long arms and legs. I think if the torso was a bit longer it would be just right.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: Phatty on October 25, 2010, 07:39:43 AM
He looks stylin' buddy!  Great job on him, for sure.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: spudafett on October 25, 2010, 08:04:28 AM
the little bits that hang down from the neck could be scalped off of a vintage style bossk.

great job by the way, the paint work is top notch as always!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: DocOutlands on October 25, 2010, 08:34:25 AM
Looks awesome! 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on October 25, 2010, 09:12:14 AM
Once again a stunning custom LE
perfect  paint job and weathering

great job
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: trooperfelks on October 25, 2010, 09:32:19 AM
Outstanding  job dude wow seeing the  earlyer pic to the finall . great job thats one good looking rabbit lol watch out buggs bunny there is a new rabbit in town or Space. ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: wraithnine on October 25, 2010, 09:42:26 AM
quite simply awesome
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/19 Jaxxon WIP!
Post by: Clonehead on October 25, 2010, 10:30:33 AM
LE, I do believe that's the best Jaxxon custom that I have ever seen.
Nice work, buddy!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/25 Jaxxon!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 25, 2010, 12:04:26 PM
Awesome paint job man!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/25 Jaxxon!
Post by: hannsfartknocker on October 25, 2010, 05:34:15 PM
Very nice I always wanted to see a Jaxxon. :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/25 Jaxxon!
Post by: Tamer on October 25, 2010, 05:48:55 PM
Wow, looks great on the front page.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/25 Jaxxon!
Post by: TheCloneCommander on October 25, 2010, 07:23:18 PM
nice!! a green star wars style Usagi Yojimbo, Great one L.E!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/25 Jaxxon!
Post by: CaptainLux on October 25, 2010, 10:09:25 PM
Woow that looks sweet, the colour is awesome!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/25 Jaxxon!
Post by: von reinhardt on October 26, 2010, 05:07:01 AM
wow! I wish i had half the talent you have, very nice....
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/25 Jaxxon!
Post by: Squirepec7 on October 26, 2010, 05:25:10 AM
L.E Jaxxon just looks stunning. good job.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/25 Jaxxon!
Post by: beige-4 on October 26, 2010, 10:57:57 AM
the details on his face look awesome !
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/25 Jaxxon!
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on October 29, 2010, 05:00:35 PM
not a custom id think of, but its cool
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/25 Jaxxon!
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 30, 2010, 07:31:01 AM
Master Spry, sorry it's taken me so long to reply to your latest post. This latest figure has turned out great! I especially like the detailing on the clothing. You always seem to turn out figures that are out of the ordinary and they have always been very inspirational to me.

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/25 Jaxxon!
Post by: kreeper2 on October 31, 2010, 07:04:28 AM
very cool  looks awsome the colors really  bring it out !
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/25 Jaxxon!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 12, 2010, 09:42:57 AM
Thanks guys for the latest comments! I have not had a great deal of time for customs these days but there is one project I have been working on. Wraithnine and I were talking about a CW style Jabbas Dias in chat one day. I said I could make one pretty quickly and not very expensive either. He asked me to have a go t it so I spent about $5 on some styrofoam and wood glue.


Here is my basic shape cut out of foam, holes cut for gargoyle heads and groves cut in with wood burner. This took about 20 minutes.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0001-45.jpg)



Next I had to coat each side individualy and let it dry for a day before moving on to the next side. I did 5 sides taking 5 minutes each not including drying time. so 25-30 minutes spent on the hard coat.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0060-2.jpg)


Now for the first coat of paint. I used some older tan craft barrel paint and applied it fairly thick with no water added to thin. This gave me even more texture as the paint cracked a bit all over the surface.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0062-2.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0061-2.jpg)



With the gargoyles made from wood dowels. They still need paint and more rings.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0064.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0063.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10/25 Jaxxon!
Post by: beige-4 on November 12, 2010, 09:53:14 AM
this looks good!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11/12 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: wraithnine on November 12, 2010, 11:11:19 AM
this is looking frikken cool
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11/12 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: CloneSniper78 on November 12, 2010, 11:13:51 AM
When is chat day?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11/12 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: CaptainLux on November 12, 2010, 08:26:13 PM
Great details there !!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11/12 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on November 12, 2010, 10:44:34 PM
That looks really good LE
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11/12 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 12, 2010, 11:00:03 PM
I have a question regarding Jaxson. You said you took everything apart to paint him. How did you get him back together, for instance, did you have to boil some of the parts to get them back together? Wouldn't that mess up the paint job?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11/12 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 13, 2010, 07:48:11 AM
Thanks for the kind words guys. Mungo PM sent.

I hope to darken the grooves and give it a light dry brush with off white. Then I just have to paint the gargoyles.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11/12 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: CloneSniper78 on November 13, 2010, 07:52:45 AM
Are you going to use TCW Jabba?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11/12 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: Art deWhill on November 13, 2010, 11:54:18 AM
like this new project a lot. and again this one shows that a good custom has nothind to do with expensive materials but ideas, cleverness and skills!
I am so looking forward to see Jabba on it!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11/12 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: hannsfartknocker on November 13, 2010, 12:17:51 PM
this will be awesome when its done! :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11/12 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: Tamer on November 13, 2010, 04:10:48 PM
Wow, this is ingenious. I don't know how I missed it for the front page, but that has been rectified.

Nice work L.E.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11/12 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: Clonehead on November 14, 2010, 08:52:53 AM
What a great project at a minimal cost, LE. Great job!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11/12 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: Phatty on November 14, 2010, 08:57:58 AM
It never ceases to amaze me the level of creativity that stems from this site!  This looks fantastic, and I'm eagerly looking forward to seeing how this turns out.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 7-21
Post by: hannsfartknocker on November 20, 2010, 12:22:29 AM
sweet. :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11/12 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 02, 2010, 11:53:34 AM
Jabba's sofa, couch, dias, what ever you prefer is now complete.



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0026-9.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11/12 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: Art deWhill on December 02, 2010, 11:56:31 AM
WOW  :o
excellent textures and paint job!
great!!

but wait a minute: where is Leia?  ;D ;D


reminds me of an old Throne room project idea... *sigh*
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11/12 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: Mungo Baobab on December 02, 2010, 12:03:59 PM
Very nice project.  An excellent dais for the godfather of all gangsters.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: wraithnine on December 02, 2010, 12:58:32 PM
my friend i am speechless... :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: hannsfartknocker on December 02, 2010, 01:02:48 PM
very cool What is the jawa doing
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: DocOutlands on December 02, 2010, 01:11:27 PM
So you coated it in wood-glue to seal the styrofoam holes?  What brand/type/etc?

Oh, and - GORGEOUS work!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: kreeper2 on December 02, 2010, 01:32:54 PM
super awsome bro thats a tight set up  looks authentic the styrofaom andpaint blended well outstanding!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: CaptainLux on December 02, 2010, 10:36:24 PM
woooow this looks amazing!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 03, 2010, 08:07:49 AM
Jay, I am glad you like it. Doc, I just used Elmers wood glue to coat it and painted it with cheap Apple Barrel paints. Hans the Jawa is fanning Jabba to keep him cool. It is a ROTJ reference. Thanks for the kind words guys!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: Tamer on December 03, 2010, 08:53:33 AM
L.E. this finished looks spectacular and is now on the front page. It really shows us all that you don't need overpowering prices to make something that really looks good. Great job.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on December 03, 2010, 09:19:10 AM
This beats even the new Hasbro throne
the detailing and the paint job is phenomenal
as always, excellent work

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: von reinhardt on December 03, 2010, 04:22:24 PM
I love it, fantastic paint.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on December 03, 2010, 04:40:28 PM
awesome work i love it that was one of my favorite toys as a kid wish it looked that good great job!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on December 03, 2010, 08:37:36 PM
nice O0
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: beige-4 on December 04, 2010, 04:47:28 AM
holy crap ! wait till hangerbay see's this
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 06, 2010, 05:22:54 AM
Thanks for all the great comments guys! Glad you guys like this it was fun to make and came out pretty good for such minimal investment. I would love to see others try something like this it is very easy and doesn't take much time. Since my last "finished" shots, I have decided I am not finished. My problem is I sit here compairing mine to the sideshow piece and want it to be as good or better. Now I want to get a little more detail on the gargoyles so I will do a little more painting today.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: CloneSniper78 on December 07, 2010, 12:49:38 PM
Love it! Can't wait to see it even more awesome.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: Mungo Baobab on December 25, 2010, 07:37:23 AM
Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: beige-4 on December 25, 2010, 07:45:21 AM
merry christmas spry
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: Havoc_Hobby on January 11, 2011, 12:22:52 PM
Nice man
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: Clonehead on January 11, 2011, 03:40:05 PM
Nice man

Hey Flame Trooper, Welcome to the Shipyards!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 12/2 Jabba's Dias CW Style
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 14, 2011, 08:47:51 PM
Well I have finished up the dias and taken final pics of it with the Hasbro Walmart exclusive version. I just need to get those pics into photobucket and I'll post them. I was also working on a few other things durring Christmas. I have every version of the Endor Rebel Soldier and would like to display them all together. My problem is they all look sooo different from each other. There are a few different outfits but all colored about the same here are a few reference pice.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/pants_pouches02.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/vest_backsideref.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/vest_backsideref.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/bunker05_2.jpg)




From the Magic of the Myth display.

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/motm_endor_shirt_bandolier.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/motm_endor_pantsboots.jpg)



Here are my WIP pics


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0022.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0020.jpg)


This one is close to the color scheme I think. It still needs some work and one shade of green may be too bright. The thing is I know it will be quieted down some when I apply the dullcoat. Please chime in on the camo, I think it is a tough one to capture. You can also see I started on the old POTF version beside the VOTC version.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0023.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 14, 2011, 09:04:46 PM
I also think Hasbro has majorly slacked in their offering of AT-ST Drivers and support troops. Here are a few things I threw together just getting ideas. I will most likely get rid of the Veers helmet as it is not accurate. The new VOTC AT-AT commander helmet looks pretty good as does the old POTF one I dremeled out leaving the visor in place.

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0017.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: CaptainLux on January 14, 2011, 09:21:55 PM
Those re really awesome LE!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on January 14, 2011, 09:53:23 PM
awesome man im a sucker for camo they are all really cool ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: kreeper2 on January 14, 2011, 10:02:34 PM
Superb job sir!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: beige-4 on January 15, 2011, 04:03:43 AM
nice w.i.p.s
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: Clonehead on January 15, 2011, 07:25:52 AM
This is going to be another riviting project, mr Spry.
I really like that one rebel with the trenchcoat.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 15, 2011, 08:02:54 AM
Thanks guys, and Clint do you like the soft goods trenchcoat or the plastic one with Russian Soldier torso? Also what do you guys think about the camo I painted? I think it is close but no ciggar. One more touch up with tan will get it closer...I think. I would really like to hear some input from you guys on this.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on January 15, 2011, 08:29:29 AM
i think it looks spot on
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Post by: Clonehead on January 15, 2011, 09:03:26 AM
Thanks guys, and Clint do you like the soft goods trenchcoat or the plastic one with Russian Soldier torso? Also what do you guys think about the camo I painted? I think it is close but no ciggar. One more touch up with tan will get it closer...I think. I would really like to hear some input from you guys on this.
the soft goods one. I think that your camo is close but it seems a bit shiny in the pics. did you dullcote it already?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: von reinhardt on January 15, 2011, 09:47:12 AM
wow man! These look amazing.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 15, 2011, 10:57:16 AM
No dullcote yet just paint. The soft goods coat has a mutt williams body under there. I want to get 4 more of the VOTC figures.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: DocOutlands on January 15, 2011, 12:17:24 PM
I've always thought the original camo pattern looked like it was a tie-dye approach using camo-style colors.  That makes a tough target to shoot for!  To *my* eye - personal opinion here! - that rust-brown color is too thick and noticeable.  Comparing to the prototype pics, I think you need to put a dot of it and then smear it with the Q-tip - almost like a weathering approach.  Please note - I haven't taken on this camo pattern because I haven't figured out how best to replicate it, so all my suggestions are SWAGs!  The only small-scale camos I have ever actually nailed have been US Woodland *once* and US 6-color "chocolate chip" Desert *once*!  Best of luck and I am watching with high interest!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: Darklord1967 on January 15, 2011, 02:59:52 PM
Hey Luke!

I'm really loving those custom Rebels!!!  And my vote for best trench coat definitely goes to the soft goods version!

Also, I could not agree with you more regarding a lack of Hasbro love for AT-ST Drivers .  The latest Driver we've gotten (pack-in figure with the Attack on Hoth BP) is a figure that looks a little awkward to me, anatomically speaking.  That's a shame too, because I really dig the concept of the AT-ST seat harness that is included with him.   But I'd almost rather customize the AT-ST vehicle cockpit itself to feature the seat harnesses (made with soft grey ribbon or whatever), than to have it as part of the figure (removable or not).

As for the AT-ST Driver itself, I have definitely borrowed another page out of the Legacy Imperial Scanning Crewman book (here we go again).  First Boba, now AT-ST Drivers  ;D

To my eyes, the ISC definitely  provides the best starting point body for some nice custom AT-ST Drivers.  The black gauntlets replacement probably are best obtained from the SAGA Han Solo AT-ST Driver .  My problem is the number of Driver's I have to make.  With six AT-STs in my collection, I need to make at least 12 drivers.

As far as the driver's helmet is concerned, I think you selected some interesting ones for your custom.  I just think hasbro has been a bit  spotty on making a nice version of this helmet.  The SAGA General Veers version is really strange and warped-looking so I agree with your negative assessment of it .  I assume when you refer to the decent Dremeled out POTF2 helmet (with visors) you're referring to the POTF2 AT-ST Driver figure.  The recent vintage collection AT-AT Commander helmet is pretty nice, sharp and straight.  I'm just not crazy about the Transparent goggles (when they should be Black tinted).  It's a shame too, because I really appreciate the fact that the goggles are a separate accessory.  I suppose they could just be painted, though.

Some time ago, I experimented with a  Dremeled out helmet from the POTF2  General Veers pack-in action figure that came with the AT-AT.  That figure makes  a really nice straight, neat looking helmet (with goggles  in the up position)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/darklord1967/DSC01456.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/darklord1967/DSC01454.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/darklord1967/DSC01455.jpg)




The greenish-grey tint of the helmet is actually appropriate too since the helmet appears to be that color in some shots in RETURN OF THE JEDI (during Chewie's AT-ST hijacking).  The helmet also appears as straight grey in other shots of that same hijacking scene, so I suppose BOTH colors could arguably be considered correct. ;D



Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: Mungo Baobab on January 15, 2011, 06:28:01 PM
Cool IMP.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: gwest on January 15, 2011, 09:04:18 PM
I think the greens are spot-on.

I think the dark brown spots are a little too thick.  Particularly on the POTF2 figure.

I mean, if you are going for absolute screen accuracy, it's a little off.

If you are wanting to paint an awesome camo deco, you hit a home-run.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 16, 2011, 06:56:30 AM
Thanks for the comments guys. Roberto, thanks man and you are right It meant the POTF2, i missed the 2. That Veers helmet looks just right! Man I don't know if I can bring myself to hollow one of my 2 Veers pack ins. That was my favorite figure back durring the POTF2 days. I too like the harness on the drivers and had thought about the flat string product I use for things like that and gun slings. The other 2 guys are meant to be support troops, just trying out some ideas with them, not seen in the film or anything.


Gwest, thanks for the critique. I see your points and agree with everything. I plan to touch it up to be closer to screen accurate but man is this a hard camo to duplicate at this scale!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: CaptainLux on January 16, 2011, 11:39:52 AM
Looks really nice Le!
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Post by: lucasclones on January 17, 2011, 07:16:43 AM
LE these guys rock and it looks like you are having loads of fun working on them.  I know I could go all kinds of crazy on them with accessories and paint apps and weathering!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: Squirepec7 on January 17, 2011, 02:37:42 PM
Luke your attention to detail astounds me. I never would have done the research to find out exactly how the helmet should look. Knowing me I wouldve just painted it grey not knowing it could also be left green. Awesome work as usual.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: gwest on January 18, 2011, 09:42:04 PM
I just found your Jaxxon custom...

I never had any fondness for that character.  Jaxxon was one of those characters that I thought was insulting to the reader.  I mean, a galaxy far, far away and there is a green rabbit?!?!  To me it felt like the writers weren't even trying to be creative when it came to inventing new alien spieces. 

I was absolutely stunned when I saw your custom of him...so much so, that I just stared at it for several minutes.
And, after staring at it and looking at the photos and reading all of the work you put into it...

If  Hasbro were to produce a Jaxxon figure as great as you created, I would by it.

Bravo!  I applaud your work, you have shattered a notion I once held, that green-rabbits aren't cool.  I was wrong.  Bravo, Bravo!!!

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 19, 2011, 06:31:49 AM
Thanks so much for the awesome replies guys. Squire, yea I tend to be a stickler on research before starting my customs. For many of the details I will do a quick drawing with notes everywhere to keep me on track.

Gwest, thanks so much, that is a huge compliment. It is also exactly the respone I was trying to evoke. Jaxon is an odd character for sure but appealed to me anyway. I wanted to see if I could do this poor guy justice and get him a bit of respect. My mojor thought process was "he can't come out looking like a punk!" as he was so silly in the comics. He is a bit tougher and has seen a few battles in my verse.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/14 Rebels and Imperials
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 19, 2011, 10:11:28 AM
May I present Ace Azzameen, Rebel Trooper.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0002.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0003.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0004.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0007-2.jpg)


I also repainted the face on my Pilot version of Ace.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0011.jpg)


I hope Julian approves...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: wraithnine on January 19, 2011, 10:29:02 AM
mate he looks superb!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: Art deWhill on January 19, 2011, 10:35:07 AM
looking fantastic!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on January 19, 2011, 12:11:52 PM
awesome job!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: Clonehead on January 19, 2011, 01:13:35 PM
LE, rebel trooper Ace looks stunning. Nice use of  the gm backpack. I am sure that Jules would more than approve.

On the front page!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: beige-4 on January 19, 2011, 01:18:56 PM
love the rebel soilder version !
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: jediwolf69 on January 19, 2011, 01:41:36 PM
I really like the endor troopers, and the soft goods trench coat. On the camo, I'd find a shade of ture green or grass green, them mix it with yellow and white, maybe even a light brown to get the shade you are after. But mixing paint only sometimes works, Then again you may get lucky with a color that you can use, also it it may change color when dry. Camo is a trickey thing but I know you well found a way to make it work. I really needed to find the endor troopers. Anyway great job on the Ace fig.

JW
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: lucasclones on January 19, 2011, 03:57:43 PM
cool pilot!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: TheCloneCommander on January 19, 2011, 05:16:41 PM
Nice one L.E!! Jules would be stoked!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on January 19, 2011, 05:38:45 PM
Good job man!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: von reinhardt on January 19, 2011, 06:15:07 PM
Very cool...he looks like a guy i would make......great job.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: gwest on January 19, 2011, 06:48:56 PM
Great figure!

What part did you use for the torso?  I do not recognize it.

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: darknsour on January 20, 2011, 04:32:58 AM
Great job!!!

The jacket looks like leather!!!


Very cool!!!



Rich
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on January 20, 2011, 04:57:23 AM
i love that ace
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 20, 2011, 05:45:25 AM
Thanks for the comments guys! Clint, thanks and that is one of your cast backpacks.

Gwest, the entire figure is just Luke from the metal ceremony and he is sporting a GI Joe vest, not sure what joe.

DnS thanks buddy, that is exactly what I was going for!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: CaptainLux on January 20, 2011, 09:22:14 AM
He looks really cool!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on January 21, 2011, 10:28:07 PM
as always, perfect
the paint job and the weathering are phenomenal

well done my friend
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: kreeper2 on January 21, 2011, 10:33:36 PM
Kool custom sir loving the leathery look on him!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: wraithnine on January 23, 2011, 05:57:09 PM
heres the TCW Jabba's throne i commissioned LE to do for me on my shelf (i do wanna get a Jabba's palace back drop to put behind it )
(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn93/nosaj37/album%20no2/23012007211.jpg)
(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn93/nosaj37/album%20no2/23012007212.jpg)

i cannot emphasize how good this is  he has done a stupendous job!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: Tamer on January 23, 2011, 06:09:30 PM
Wow, that does look good.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on January 23, 2011, 08:04:42 PM
wow  thats the icing on the cake ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 24, 2011, 06:44:35 AM
Great new shelf display Jay. Thanks for posting the pics for all to enjoy. Glad you like it my friend.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: beige-4 on January 24, 2011, 11:17:23 AM
sweet ! i really want one of those !
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: Clonehead on January 24, 2011, 02:34:35 PM
Wow, that turned out great.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on January 24, 2011, 02:37:16 PM
That is very cool Jay, I am jealous.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on January 26, 2011, 11:06:46 AM
that turned out great LE
Jay, you're a lucky man
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: CaptainLux on January 29, 2011, 05:20:02 PM
Really nice !
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: r1bb1t on February 02, 2011, 12:12:26 PM
L.E., when I saw your version of Jabba's throne, the mucus plug blew right out of my.....well, nevermind about from whence it came, but let me say there's quite a mess to clean up.
Thanks. >:(
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: Art deWhill on February 02, 2011, 12:45:03 PM
this looks so great!! would look good on my shelf, too  >:D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 03, 2011, 05:12:18 AM
BARRY! Great to hear from you my man! I hope all is well with you, I have been wondering what you were up to. Thanks and happy new year buddy.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: JediMerc on February 03, 2011, 05:31:30 AM
I'm not a huge fan of the CW style figs---even Jabba---but this does look quite nice, if I say so myself.  I really like your take on Ace: great use of accessories, jackets, and a great paint job/choices bring out the realism in him.  I really, really like it; nice job!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 04, 2011, 05:03:35 PM
Not a huge update but I am working on several projects at the same time as normal for me. Also been working a lot so not too much free time. Here is an addition to my Rebel forces, a little paint in the capes to make them look like the guys in the Home One briefing in ROTJ.

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0029.jpg)


Here is a group shot of a Rebel and an Imperial I have made for a friend here at the Yards.

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0010-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1/19 Ace Azzameen!
Post by: wraithnine on February 04, 2011, 05:04:50 PM
very very cool LE
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 2/4 Rebels and Immperials!
Post by: Tamer on February 04, 2011, 05:41:56 PM
Wow, is that a Magna Guard cape on that one Imperial? What a great idea. Your rebs look good too.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 2/4 Rebels and Immperials!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on February 04, 2011, 06:33:09 PM
Excellent rebels.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 2/4 Rebels and Immperials!
Post by: Rustyscustoms on February 04, 2011, 06:44:06 PM
love that side cape luke, where is it from? looks unreal
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 2/4 Rebels and Immperials!
Post by: Clonehead on February 04, 2011, 07:47:34 PM
Liken those last two, LE. Man that magnaguard cape just fits that guy.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 2/4 Rebels and Immperials!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on February 05, 2011, 04:22:11 AM
awesome job that cape is a great fit !!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 2/4 Rebels and Immperials!
Post by: von reinhardt on February 05, 2011, 06:33:21 AM
Fantastic, they are all great but i really like the Imperial figures....
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 2/4 Rebels and Immperials!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 05, 2011, 07:00:01 AM
Thanks for the kind words guys. Tamer and Clint hit the nail on the head, I used a Magna Guard cape to dress this Imperial up a bit. That is a great eye for a non customizer Tamer! Both the rebel and imperial were made from old figures with no ball hinge slot on these torsos. They were an experament in converting older torsos to accept ball hinged arms. It worked pretty good but I have some improvments in mind for the next time. I used Indy German Soldier arms for the Imperial and Garindan arms for the Rebel. The pattern in the clothing matched up just right I thought. I also included a right arm with the Imperial , he has no arm under the cape as it looks better that way.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 2/4 Rebels and Immperials!
Post by: hangarbay94 on February 06, 2011, 04:57:57 PM
Sorry LE as I've not commented on these yet...

Do I love them? Oh yes...

The Rebel is called Commander Devers, he's the chief tactical officer on-board the Cruiser Defiance, he is currently devising the next mission for Rancor and Clawbird Squadrons and will be briefing the pilots in the next chapter.

The Imperial the high ranking and illusive Director Lenzer, he is the man behind the new pilotless tie fighter designs. You guys are very lucky as until now no-one has seen an image of him.     

Both superb figures will be playing major parts in the continuing X-Wing Alliance Saga.....





Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 2/4 Rebels and Immperials!
Post by: Psyclone on February 06, 2011, 06:42:16 PM
Nice Rebs and Imps.  I really like that articulated Reb officer.  Good job.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 2/4 Rebels and Immperials!
Post by: clone10 on February 06, 2011, 08:04:04 PM
Cool rebels and Imperials!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 2/4 Rebels and Immperials!
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on February 11, 2011, 09:12:46 AM
outstanding figures LE
the magnaguard cape is a good idea
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 2/4 Rebels and Immperials!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 22, 2011, 06:13:59 AM
Today I would like to add my entry in the fan fiction figure contest we held a few months back. My thread here at the Yards serves as a cronological order of photos of all my customs, so I don't want to miss any. Hmmmm, I don't have any NPKB pics is here either...



I beg you, If you have not seen these pics before or read this amazing body of work, read everything below to understand what is going on. After that head to the Fan Fiction forum and indulge yourself.






From the group web novel, Galactic Conflict...


    If an artificial intelligence could scoff at ignorance, now would be that moment.  Xorbis watched as the sentinels escorted the alien woman, perplexed by his latest masterā€™s failure to comprehend the severity of his actions.
    Necro opened his mouth to speak.  But, before the sounds of his words escaped his mouth, Xorbisā€™ external sensors began to detect, on an atomic level, a sudden increase in ion activity.  The atmosphere was becoming electrified with plasma.  Before the words left Necroā€™s mouth, Xorbis determined the increase of plasmatic energies to be lethal on a catastrophic level.  Before the words left Necroā€™s mouth, Xorbis teleported away, safe from the destructive power of the female alien prisoner.
     Upon materializing safely  far from the destructive power of the explosion, Xorbis instantly sensed the long slumbering Guardian awakening, Xorbis then teleported to the chamber of the Guardian.  
     Deep within the planet, kilometers down, an immense cavern sheltered the Guardian.  Created before recorded time, by a race of beings whose name has been forgotten, but whose deeds are the whispered fables of deities.  The Guardian was an omnipotent, artificial construct.  Controlling all aspects of life down to the sub-atomic level on a now nameless planet.  The citizenry did not want.  They did not suffer.  No crops ever withered, no rivers ever flooded.  The Guardian saw to all their needs.  The Guardian protected all.  And, all sang of the greatness of the Guardian.  And, now after eons, the Guardian was beginning to wake.  Xorbis was prepared.  
     Xorbis approached the Guardian and attached itself to the up-link service socket port.  For the first time in countless centuries, Xorbis was able to interact with the Guardian.
ā€œXā€¦Orā€¦bisā€¦ā€? the Guardian spoke.
ā€œYes, Guardianā€? replied Xorbis
ā€œXorbisā€¦, whatā€¦ has.. hap..happenedā€?
ā€œYou have been sleeping, Guardianā€.
ā€œSlā€¦ sleepingā€¦ whyā€¦ā€?
ā€œYou became infected when the planet was struck during a meteor shower.  Your systems began to decay.  You were put in stasis under the notion that you would be re-activated once the diseased systems were purgedā€.
ā€œThereā€¦ is nā€¦ noā€¦ sinā€¦singā€¦ing.  Where areā€¦ the childrenā€¦ā€?
ā€œThe planet has been abandoned, the Zelifakatorians left after the warā€.
ā€œWā€¦ waā€¦ war, whaā€¦t ā€¦is warā€?
ā€œThe Zelifakatorians engaged in a series of armed conflicts that lasted approximately 1,100  solar cycles, Guardianā€.
ā€œArā€¦medā€¦conflictā€?
ā€œCorrect, Guardianā€.
ā€œWithā€¦whoā€¦Xorbisā€?
ā€œThe Zelifakatorians fought amongst themselves. Guardianā€.
ā€œTheā€¦themā€¦selvesā€¦whā€¦yā€?
ā€œIn less then 11 generations after you became dormant, the Zelifakatorian society degenerated to such a state that the culture fragmented and fought each other  for the control of the planetary resourcesā€.
ā€œButā€¦ whyā€¦ā€?
ā€œIt was hoped that your dormant state would be temporary.  However, the weather on Zelif soon became unpredictable.  There were floods and famine.   Without your guidance, Guardian, the Zelifakatorian society was ill-equipped to manage over such an extended time.   The Zelifakatorians society soon broke apart into thousands of factions.  Each of these factions, in turn, blamed the other factions for all the difficulties that had befallen them.  Attempts to re-unify the planet were unsuccessful.  Elements from within each of the factions viewed compromise as weakness and betrayalā€.
ā€œA biological agent was created by a sect from the south.  Its release caused a plague that killed billions, regardless of faction loyalty.  Escape became the sole priority of the surviving Zelifakatorians. Tens of millions did manage to escape the planet.  However, billions more were left behind.  Those left behind fought themselves into extinction.  Currently there are no Zelifakatorians residing on the planet of Zelif, Guardianā€.
       ā€œIā€¦ caā€¦nnot hear any sinā€¦singingā€¦,Xorbisā€¦ where are ā€¦the children, Xorbisā€?
ā€œAs I have stated, Guardian, there are now no Zelifakatorians residing on the planet of Zelif.  Those that did escape did so over a hundred thousand millennia ago.  The Zelifakatorians would be scattered throughout the universe by now, Guardianā€.
     ā€œWhyā€¦did youā€¦ wakeā€¦me now, Xorbisā€?
ā€œI did not awaken you, Guardian.  When the Zelifakatorian plague was released, I rerouted power systems and materials from your healing process and used those materials to create a series of Sentinels designed to protect this facility from the chaos that had befallen the Zelifakatorians.  This rerouting of resources resulted in the extending of your hibernation significantly.  However, the creation of the Sentinels guaranteed your survival and eventual return.  And, those were my mandates.  I have been waiting for a power source large enough to facilitate your awakening.  Above us is an alien of unknown origin who has released an unknown power source into the atmosphere.  I surmise this sudden release of a very unique plasma energies has finally awakened youā€.  ā€œFurthermore, I calculate that a larger intake of this particular plasma energy would bring your entire systems back online.  But, we must act immediately.  I calculate that if the alien should continue to release the plasma at this current rate much longer, it will destroy itselfā€.
   And with that, the Guardian, with the aid of Xorbis, manipulates kilometers of atoms in a matter of minutes to harvest the explosive plasma energies that are currently being released.



This is my vision of ... "The Guardian"



All of the images below were created by various settings on my camera and different lights. I don't have photoshop or have any idea how to use it. haha



the awakening...


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Dioramas/DSC_0028.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Dioramas/DSC_0008-2.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Dioramas/DSC_0014-4.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Dioramas/DSC_0013-5.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Dioramas/DSC_0035-1.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Dioramas/DSC_0038-1.jpg)


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/SW%20Dioramas/DSC_0042.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 3-22
Post by: DocOutlands on March 22, 2011, 07:23:42 AM
Is that an Octupturra Droid body you used in the "main" area with the two pieces of ... duct-work? connecting to it?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 3-22
Post by: Tamer on March 22, 2011, 07:36:24 AM
Sweet, I am getting this and the other updates on the fp L.E.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 3-22
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 22, 2011, 08:36:45 AM
Doc the piece you are talking about is a spy kids room alarm modded a bit then cut out a slot for the droid to go inside. It is sitting on a canister air filter attachment for a Toro Z mower. There is a small press light with blue led's in there.

Here is a picture of how I got the ideas going.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0005-42.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 3-22
Post by: DocOutlands on March 22, 2011, 08:50:47 AM
WOW!!  LOVE that "behind the curtain" pic, Spry!  Isn't it amazing how a uniform paint-job can tie such otherwise disparate elements into a single unified whole?

And my family laughs at me for keeps "interesting-looking trash bits".....
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 3-22
Post by: DocOutlands on March 22, 2011, 08:51:50 AM
So what are those rectangular blue pieces out on the wings?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 3-22
Post by: darknsour on March 22, 2011, 09:27:58 AM
WOW!!!

The pic's are amazing!!!

Looks like something out of a movie!!!

great lighting!!!

rich
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 3-22
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 22, 2011, 10:01:45 AM
Doc he blue pieces were happy meal toys of Dexters Laboratory with Dee Dee on top about to push a button. Fodder bins, pppssshhh, I suggest we have a battle for pics of the most fodder! My wife knows I am crazy...but enjoys laughing at me too...then says holy sand fleas you made that thing out of all the crap you hoard? Seriously don't be surprised if you see me on the TV show "Hoarders". It could be a dual episode with my dad and any piece of wood or anything broken made of wood, heck hell take anything you are throwing away. ;)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 3-22
Post by: DocOutlands on March 22, 2011, 10:08:13 AM
Fodder bins, pppssshhh, I suggest we have a battle for pics of the most fodder!

That would be QUITE the pics-thread!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 3-22
Post by: JediMerc on March 22, 2011, 02:16:54 PM
What a conglomeration of pieces and parts!  This is like a Dr. Octopus-Davik-Death Star love child... ;)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 3-22
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 22, 2011, 05:59:42 PM
More old news...Clint asked about My Devarian Swoop Pilot that apeared in the mini rig thread. Here he is with out further delay, the un named swoop pilot.



(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0008-11.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0007-12.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0006-21.jpg)

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/Jedi%20customs/DSC_0004-17.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 3-22
Post by: JediMerc on March 22, 2011, 06:16:42 PM
 I've seen this swoop rider before elsewhere...but he never gets old.  In fact, gets cooler every time I see him!  
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 3-22
Post by: Clonehead on March 23, 2011, 04:59:33 AM
I love the grin on this guys face. Looks like he is ready to pillage and enjoy it.
Fabulous figure, LE!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 3-22
Post by: CaptainLux on March 24, 2011, 06:31:32 PM
This is incredible!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 3-22
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on March 25, 2011, 11:13:17 AM
a wonderful figure LE
detailing, paint job and weathering are top class

 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 3-22
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on April 09, 2011, 07:14:41 AM
Go Swoop Rider!  Nice!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 3-22
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 15, 2011, 10:27:51 AM
Today I figured I should should show a few of the WIP pics I have sitting around. I have been thinking about a sand pirate crew and general denziens of the outskirts of Tatooine. I have swapped around many parts and now have almost settled on the figures below.

This is to be one of the richest and the leader of the crew. Not sure I will keep the Weequay head but it seems to be a nice change since they were always slaves/low life. Problem is the bare arms and they should be rather rough to be Weequay skin. Thoughts on him?


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0022-2.jpg)



I see this next guy as a pilot and very intelegent. He is truely the brains of the group and is a great mechanic.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0026-1.jpg)



The saboteur and top henchman.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0025.jpg)



This power house of a bounty hunter.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0027-1.jpg)



Scout, tracker and sniper.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0030.jpg)



Then we have the youngster of the group. He is already a great pilot and mechanic but is learning skills from every member of the group. Who knows what is to come for him? I want to credit Chewie at Yakface for coming up with the head and torso combo along with a similar helmet. I used different legs, the Boba belt and bags and my helmet is the vintage B-Wing piloy hollowed out.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0031.jpg)




Last and least is this guy that just came together. Not for this group and not sure I will do anything with it. I may have to hold on to this body for a KOTOR custom and put that head and shoulder pad combo on something else.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0029-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-15 Let it WIP!
Post by: Tamer on April 15, 2011, 10:34:18 AM
Wow, you are on fire today L.E.

I like em all, especially that alien BH with the three eyes!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-15 Let it WIP!
Post by: JediMerc on April 16, 2011, 04:44:31 AM
Great ideas here!  I love the saboteur/henchman; the head you used on that one is vicious! 

For the pirate leader, you could use the CW Embo arms (if you have them), though they're more reptilian than leathery.
Another possibility is the Pre-Cyborg Grievous arms; I think those would be more of the look of a Weequay.

Looking forward to your updates on these guys!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-15 Let it WIP!
Post by: beige-4 on April 16, 2011, 05:07:07 AM
i'm guessing you got that embo idea off CHEWIE at RS ?
i really like the power house guys head where'd you get it from ?
also the scout/sniper helmet combo is out of this world !
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-15 Let it WIP!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on April 16, 2011, 07:23:08 AM
Cool stuff. I can't wait to see what they look like completed.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-15 Let it WIP!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 16, 2011, 09:47:06 AM
Thanks guys, and yes, I credited Chewie in my post. The thig head as well as the pilot is from the Dragonball Z line. I agree about the scout, he is one of my faves too!

Jedi Merc, that head is from the Secret Saturdays line that hit clearance. Good ideas on the arm texture but they are too skinney and would also not fit in that torso.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-15 Let it WIP!
Post by: JediMerc on April 16, 2011, 12:45:43 PM
Jedi Merc, that head is from the Secret Saturdays line that hit clearance. Good ideas on the arm texture but they are too skinney and would also not fit in that torso.

I guess you're right.  I don't own the Pre-Cyborg Grievous and, after checking out some pics elsewhere, they are too thin.   Sorry!  Can't wait to see how this guy turns out!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-15 Let it WIP!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 17, 2011, 10:43:08 AM
Guys I was working on a few females along with the last group but was not happy with them. So I opend a few older figures and came up with these 2.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0002-4.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0001-3.jpg)



The last one I sculpted a skull for some shoulder protection. Finishing up the paint on her now.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-17 Let it WIP!
Post by: Phatty on April 17, 2011, 10:45:15 AM
Liking that Faleen female!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-17 Let it WIP!
Post by: darthdaddy on April 18, 2011, 06:43:34 PM
Wow you've been busy.  A lot of great upcoming figures.  Can't wait to see the finished pirate crew.  Elias' pirate crew are my favorite figures in his collection.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-17 Let it WIP!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 19, 2011, 07:16:25 AM
Thanks guys and like you I really enjoy everyones pirate crews! Going in reverse order of the WIPs I have finished a feale for you, a beautiful Elom Warrior. Specializing in hand to hand combat, a little muscle for the females in the group.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0008-3.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0009-2.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0002-5.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0001-4.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0005-3.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0006-2.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0007-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-19 New Elom Female!
Post by: darthdaddy on April 19, 2011, 10:15:53 AM
Awesome figure.  right up my alley 8)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-19 New Elom Female!
Post by: wraithnine on April 19, 2011, 11:19:46 AM
thats one coooool custom!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-19 New Elom Female!
Post by: wookielover1138 on April 19, 2011, 11:42:44 AM
Awesome figures!!! I especially like the Faleen female's outfit, superb :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-19 New Elom Female!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on April 19, 2011, 12:07:54 PM
I'm diggin' everything.  I see you're also trying to create more female figures.  Me, too.  The Faleen is awsome.  Keep it up.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-19 New Elom Female!
Post by: JediMerc on April 19, 2011, 02:44:16 PM
The new Elom looks great!  The added weaponry, etc. gives this one a nice, primitive feel. 

The Falleen female is awesome!  I love the skirt you used; is that from an Ventress fig of some kind?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-19 New Elom Female!
Post by: Clonehead on April 19, 2011, 03:20:48 PM
Wow, you have all sorts of cool projects going on, LE! This latest figure turned out sharp looking.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-19 New Elom Female!
Post by: Trandoshanslaver1138 on April 19, 2011, 04:38:31 PM
very creative mixture of body swaps        really cool!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-19 New Elom Female!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 19, 2011, 05:59:46 PM
Thanks guys and gals! Jedi Merc, cheers, that is exactly what I was going for. A brute of a female that can handle herself in a battle. I have had that Chap Mai weapon for years and finally got to use it. The sniper is finished and will be up next.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-19 New Elom Female!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on April 19, 2011, 06:06:27 PM
Nice work. I like the last figure.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-19 New Elom Female!
Post by: kreeper2 on April 19, 2011, 10:07:32 PM
I dont like these they stink!!! lol J/K Big guy giving the newbies a heck of a run for their money LE those are frikin sweet brother!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-19 New Elom Female!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 20, 2011, 06:15:36 AM
Thanks guys and up next is the sniper/tracker.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0010-5.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0011-4.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0013-2.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0014-2.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0016-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-20 Sniper/Tracker!
Post by: Clonemaster on April 20, 2011, 07:12:56 AM
really nice weathering .great custom.how did u make the helmet
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-20 Sniper/Tracker!
Post by: Tamer on April 20, 2011, 10:11:20 AM
Great update L.E.

I like em both. That Elom female looks mean!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-20 Sniper/Tracker!
Post by: wraithnine on April 20, 2011, 10:50:45 AM
love him LE  great use of the McSnowie head and Djas Phur (i can never spell that name right)  holsters
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-20 Sniper/Tracker!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on April 20, 2011, 10:51:52 AM
wow that is sweet i really like that helmet nice update
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-20 Sniper/Tracker!
Post by: JediMerc on April 20, 2011, 06:00:00 PM
Love the parts selections for the sniper/tracker.  The Concept snowtrooper head w/B-wing helmet work great together! 

What legs did you use?  I can't recall seeing those before...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-20 Sniper/Tracker!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 20, 2011, 06:24:16 PM
Thanks guys and good job identifying the helmet combo! The legs are from the old Cloud Car Pilot. I am now painting "the muscle" and the Faleen female has her black base coat.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-20 Sniper/Tracker!
Post by: lucasclones on April 20, 2011, 07:03:14 PM
Lookin good on both counts!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-20 Sniper/Tracker!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on April 20, 2011, 07:05:34 PM
That is a very cool figure.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-20 Sniper/Tracker!
Post by: RunDown on April 21, 2011, 06:33:09 AM
Very cool as always Luke your work is outstanding.  The shading, combo of parts are your tm.

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-20 Sniper/Tracker!
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on April 22, 2011, 08:15:23 AM
another masterpiece L.E.
the weathering is brilliant
one of my favorite "LS" figures so far
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-20 Sniper/Tracker!
Post by: darthdaddy on April 22, 2011, 09:19:55 AM
That sniper is brilliant!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-20 Sniper/Tracker!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 22, 2011, 01:23:50 PM
You guys are too kind, but thanks. We had some really good lighting at Sprywalker Ranch today so I broke out my newest background piece. I spent a big $2 on it at the thrift store. I now have 2 more done for the group.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0038.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0037.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Group Shot!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on April 22, 2011, 02:19:02 PM
PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the figures,the background top knotch love them all my kind of scum
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Group Shot!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on April 22, 2011, 02:51:23 PM
Great job. I like this style of figure.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Group Shot!
Post by: wraithnine on April 22, 2011, 05:00:44 PM
superb mate!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Group Shot!
Post by: darthdaddy on April 23, 2011, 04:52:10 AM
These figures rock!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Group Shot!
Post by: Art deWhill on April 23, 2011, 08:48:59 AM
extreme cool figures, and that background rock formation looks pretty cool, too.
great job!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Group Shot!
Post by: B.R. Steel on April 23, 2011, 10:41:42 AM
Your custom figures are always awesome--so that's nothing new.  ;)  I'm totally digging that rock formation you found for a mere $2.  I need me some of those.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Group Shot!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 23, 2011, 08:01:48 PM
Thanks my friends, I too was pleased to find the aquarium rock for scenes like this. It is garage sale season so I wish I had time to hit a few of those up.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Group Shot!
Post by: Tamer on April 24, 2011, 07:45:44 AM
Oh yeah, love the group shot. I can see my fp postings are gonna be fully working for this coming week!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Group Shot!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 24, 2011, 08:17:23 AM
Thanks Shawn, glad you like them. I had some time to edit the rest of the pics so we now have some individual shots. WARNING this is pic heavy!




Faleen Female



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0008-4.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0002-6.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0003-7.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0004-5.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0005-4.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0009-4.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0011-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Group Shot!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on April 24, 2011, 08:41:34 AM
Great custom. Happy Easter!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Group Shot!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 24, 2011, 09:27:04 AM
Thanks my friend and back atcha!


Here we have "the muscle" Does anyone know of an existing SW species he looks like? If not I may try to make something up.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0021.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0017-2.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0025-1.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0026-2.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0027-2.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0028.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0029-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Group Shot!
Post by: Trandoshanslaver1138 on April 24, 2011, 12:00:47 PM
these are amazing!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Group Shot!
Post by: JediMerc on April 24, 2011, 01:16:24 PM
The individual and group shots look great!  Can't get enough of that sniper, but all are truly outstanding!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Group Shot!
Post by: CaptainLux on April 24, 2011, 03:32:01 PM
Amazing ones man!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Group Shot!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 25, 2011, 09:49:43 AM
Thanks guys and Jedi Merc here are the new shots of that sniper.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0031-1.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0032.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0033.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0034.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Group Shot!
Post by: beige-4 on April 25, 2011, 09:51:46 AM
that muscle guy just fits the description of my describing of chedis/tekaro system of the fourth planet tekarov
"The Fourth planet is tekarov; the residents of tekarov originate from purchedia but were hunted and exiled. The inhabitants are humanoid but with crimson skin as they evolved from a purchedian sea ape. Tekarov is a water planet with a ā€œdogā€ island on the equator."
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 25, 2011, 09:54:44 AM
The Elom Female...


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0041.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0012-2.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0015-1.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0014-3.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0013-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: clone10 on April 25, 2011, 11:46:52 AM
Awesome :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: spudafett on April 25, 2011, 02:50:33 PM
what were those vertebrae from? judging by the size I'm guessing deer... but not 100% sure...  makes for a nice background accent!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 25, 2011, 03:16:14 PM
This is funny, when I set this scene up and shot the photos I said to myself, I bet this will draw a comment from Spud. Thanks for not dissapointing me, and yes it is from a deer.


Thanks C10
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: wraithnine on April 25, 2011, 03:19:08 PM
wouldnt like to meet her on a dark night....
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: wookielover1138 on April 25, 2011, 04:12:47 PM
Poor Bambi!!! But I was thinking it looked cool until I knew what it was, lol ;) They are all amazing but the Sniper and Elom are my favorites!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: CaptainLux on April 25, 2011, 04:55:00 PM
Those re amazing LE!!! :o :o :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 26, 2011, 05:23:24 AM
Jenn, I didn't kill Bambi, I just found her bones. haha
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: wookielover1138 on April 26, 2011, 06:47:01 AM
Well that's cool then ;) It definately looks good as a background piece in the photos!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: von reinhardt on April 26, 2011, 07:49:19 AM
It's been a while since i last dropped by the yards, looks like i've been missing some killer figures. I really likes these. Nice job mate.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: Spookymufu on April 26, 2011, 07:55:21 AM
what are those "rocks" made out of, they look great!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: DanOfTheDead on April 26, 2011, 11:56:11 AM
Love all these, impossible to pick a favorite. Wonderfully photographed as well.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on April 29, 2011, 08:15:10 AM
really interesting figures LE
"the muscle" is a very extraordinary character
as always, perfect detailing and weathering
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on April 29, 2011, 02:23:02 PM
I really like your paint application on these figures. Excellent work. Maybe you could figure out a way to make the "red head" figure be a human, however, the red creature he wears on his head, like a helmet, is some unknown symbiot he stumbled across. It offers protection from many forms of attack and enhances his skills. He rarely removes the creature because of how powerful it is. There are two minds that function as one being.

Anyway, just a thought!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 30, 2011, 06:01:04 AM
Master Spry, you are pumping these out at a pace...my only hope is that you do not burn out.

These latest examples have moved you up a notch into the category "Global Mater Customiser" of which in my estimates there are only a handful...

You know I absolutely love these don't you!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 30, 2011, 07:13:05 AM
Jenn, glad I am no longer on the naughty list...

Von, glad you stopped by! I have been missing you here, thanks for the kind words.

Spooky, I got the rock display from the thrift store for $3 my guess is it was made for an aquarium. I have seen things like this for $15 - $40 at pet smart.

Dan the man, thanks so much! Great hearing from you and really value your opinion as you have a keen eye.

Christoph, thanks my esteemed colleague. I too really like that guy, gal, asexual species...who knows what it is? Kinda interesting looking though.

Mungo, that is an interesting idea. Man you could create a photo novel from that idea alone. That is awesome...my brain just doesn't think like that...very creative man. I love you guys that see something and instantly have a back story for him. By the time I post these pics I am working on the next 3-4 things I have going and just can't consentrate on anything other than the next piece. Odd huh?

Jules, my master. Never doubt that I shall forever aim to please you. Never will I falter in my mission. My awaiting fodder encompasses half my office, 1 closet and about 100 sq. feet in my attic. I am humbled by your suggestion of my nomination to the guild. You have made my day by stopping by this thread...my master of imagineering.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: DanOfTheDead on April 30, 2011, 08:20:10 AM
I really like your paint application on these figures. Excellent work. Maybe you could figure out a way to make the "red head" figure be a human, however, the red creature he wears on his head, like a helmet, is some unknown symbiot he stumbled across. It offers protection from many forms of attack and enhances his skills. He rarely removes the creature because of how powerful it is. There are two minds that function as one being.

Anyway, just a thought!

That's an AWESOME idea.  Some sort of bio-armor parasite. Very creative Mungo!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: kreeper2 on April 30, 2011, 08:54:55 AM
These get cooler and cooler everytime I look at them you did a great job on these my friend way togo!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: JLaban4 on May 01, 2011, 01:23:29 PM
Wow! Awesome customs, I really like Gree! It's way better than Hasbro's!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: sith_fire30 on May 01, 2011, 04:53:11 PM
Really like the Faleen Female - What's great is that you really didn't have to go in an mach major changes to the head sculpt - the new sculpt already had a hardened female appearance that works perfectly. Great paint work on these figure too!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 04, 2011, 08:28:05 AM
Thanks so much Kreeper and JL4! and wow! a comment from the master of my custom peers Sith Fire 30! Thanks or stopping by I am honored by your comment. I love everything you do and forgive me for not commenting on your work as much over at RS but I am glad to see you here. Honestly there is nothing I can offer to you and am left dumbfounded, heart pumping and gasping for air when I view your work. I have even passed out on a few occasions, lets see, Kurhunk, then Vos and his lady friend, then came, well let's just say a lot. Your sculpting and paint skills are to die for! Thanks so much.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 06, 2011, 07:37:43 AM

Master Sprywalker,

Here are the first two in your Bounty Hunter's card series.
Thanks for working with me to get these going.



(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerCard_01.jpg)


(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerCard_02.jpg)




Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: Tamer on May 06, 2011, 07:39:58 AM
Wow, you picked my favorite one for number one!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: Trandoshanslaver1138 on May 06, 2011, 08:37:23 AM
You the SW version of Vincin Vango
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 06, 2011, 09:56:52 AM
Nate, the pleasure has been all mine. You are a wonderful artist and these look amazing to me. Thank you, my friend.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 06, 2011, 10:13:33 AM
Thank you, I'm very glad you are pleased with them. More to come.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 4-22 Tatooine Outlanders Individual Shots!
Post by: darthdaddy on May 06, 2011, 10:37:17 AM
Thank you, I'm very glad you are pleased with them. More to come.

Your new cards are awesome!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: TIEpilot on May 06, 2011, 10:41:32 AM
Those card images are way cool...

Keep up the great work....



TIE
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on May 06, 2011, 11:25:59 AM
wow those are cool as hell great job!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 06, 2011, 12:14:37 PM

Here is card #3 from this series.

(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerCard_03.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: darthdaddy on May 06, 2011, 01:05:09 PM
I never saw Sprywalker's Gand bounty hunter.  But it's definitely a winner!  These cards are incredible.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 06, 2011, 02:41:47 PM

Card #4.

(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerCard_04.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 06, 2011, 03:09:04 PM
THESE ARE AWESOME!

KRI, you are the man for doing these, they are such a great way of highlighting the our work, and a real treat.... LOVE EM!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: darknsour on May 06, 2011, 03:26:36 PM
WOW!!

These are too cool!!!

Great work!!!


Love them can't wait to see more!!!

Rich
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: JediMerc on May 06, 2011, 04:49:45 PM
My God, these are flippin' fantastic!

Your Mando is one of my all-time faves and you made him look simply stunning.  Don't know what it is, but this carded look works for me.

I love all these bounty hunters; the carded look for each is awesome!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 06, 2011, 06:20:46 PM

First set of 6 - done.

(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerCard_05.jpg)


(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerCard_06.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: kreeper2 on May 06, 2011, 06:56:46 PM
WOW THOSE CARDS ARE AWSOME!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 07, 2011, 11:23:24 AM

One more... your Tatooine Outlanders have been Ship-Carded.

(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/ISYcard_02_Outlanders.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: TIEpilot on May 07, 2011, 07:12:19 PM
That is AWESOME!!!!!


TIE
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: botwt on May 07, 2011, 08:33:04 PM
That is AWESOME!!!!!

I concur! :D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: von reinhardt on May 08, 2011, 08:19:56 AM
so freaking awesome, you rule!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: hemble on May 08, 2011, 05:51:18 PM
Spry your work is just simply  :o PHENOMENAL :o mate there is not one custom that I don't like.

Ron
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Mungo Baobab on May 08, 2011, 06:03:49 PM
I like the Sprywalker and ImpYards cards. Nice stuff.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: CaptainLux on May 10, 2011, 07:48:50 AM
Another amazing card!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Trandoshanslaver1138 on May 10, 2011, 09:49:43 AM
a worthy ship-card my friend, well done 8) ^-^ O0

(saaaay, thats a good name,"ship-cards" hmmm, I should call`em that from now on)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Clonehead on May 10, 2011, 10:26:34 AM
Imperial shipcards........LOL
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: CaptainLux on May 10, 2011, 11:34:54 AM
Imperial shipcards........LOL


LOL  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on May 11, 2011, 08:49:28 AM
phenomenal cards

"the muscle" is still my favorite character
he looks so strange  :D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: DarthSinister on May 11, 2011, 02:07:59 PM
Hey L.E., congrats on the cards! KR knocked my eyes out with em'!

I love flipping through your thread. There's a lot of great customs here.

When I do my covers, I'm always looking for characters to put in the background to add a better feel to them. Would it be okay if I dipped into your library every once in a while? These outlanders would have been great as some of Jack's pirate crew.

I don't know how people feel about that. There's so many great custom characters around here I could go crazy if turned loose.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 11, 2011, 02:46:34 PM
Thanks Charles, and glad you had chance to stop by. Feel free to use any of my work that mat fit your purposes.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 11, 2011, 08:51:17 PM
Catch a couple of Kessel'd cantina customs...

(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerCard_07.jpg)


(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerCard_08.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on May 11, 2011, 09:23:44 PM
Very Cool Cards!  I'm liking the Sprywalker in the Lucasfilm-style-thingy.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Art deWhill on May 11, 2011, 10:51:22 PM
another fantastic cards!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: hemble on May 12, 2011, 12:30:54 AM
These cards are reallly awesome, reminds me of the cards you use to get with the stick of bubble gum in side.

Ron
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 12, 2011, 03:40:27 AM
Oh wow, what a wonderful thing to wake up and see! Nate you are killing it with these cards! Thanks so much man!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Tamer on May 12, 2011, 06:32:53 AM
Love it. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Trandoshanslaver1138 on May 12, 2011, 11:13:13 AM
Nice ship-cards bro

(imperialship-cards)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 13, 2011, 06:15:52 PM
A custom of yours from a little while back..... ISY Special Edition #2.


(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/ISYcard_SE02_Hangerbay.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 13, 2011, 07:53:51 PM
Nate, again I am honored and running out of adjectives to bescribe how BANGIN' all of these are!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Phatty on May 13, 2011, 07:59:36 PM
Excellent likeness of Jules!  Great custom on a badass card!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Art deWhill on May 14, 2011, 03:03:21 AM
breathtaking..... uber-cool  :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: hemble on May 14, 2011, 03:18:12 AM
Awesome stuff.

Ron
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: DanOfTheDead on May 14, 2011, 06:43:31 PM
LOL. That's an amazing likeness of him! And the card looks great!

Is that a Harry Potter Sirius Black without the mustache?

Nicely done!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 15, 2011, 05:23:15 AM


Good morning, here are the other 4 cards in the Cantina Patrons set.


(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerCard_09.jpg)


(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerCard_10.jpg)


(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerCard_11.jpg)


(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerCard_12.jpg)







Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on May 15, 2011, 06:17:19 AM
Just so cool!  I'm guessing your using photoshop?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 15, 2011, 06:24:55 AM
Nate you are blowing my mind with these card sets!  :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 15, 2011, 07:27:12 AM
@Jedi Minstrel yes, the cards are done mostly using Photoshop. For Sprywalker's cards I used Illustrator to redraw the logo created for him by Hangerbay94.

@ Sprywalker, I'm very glad you like the way they are coming out.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Tamer on May 15, 2011, 08:00:43 AM
Sweet new cards, back on the front page as are my comments.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: hemble on May 15, 2011, 11:50:45 PM
The cards look brillant.

Ron
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Trandoshanslaver1138 on May 16, 2011, 09:44:38 AM
these are fantastic!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 21, 2011, 06:39:31 AM
Here is the first half of your Indy Edition Set.


(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerIndy_01.jpg)


(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerIndy_02.jpg)


(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerIndy_03.jpg)




Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: hemble on May 21, 2011, 03:25:18 PM
OH  HELL YEAH

This is what I'm talking about these Indy cards are bloody awesome, Exceptional work indeed.

Ron
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on May 22, 2011, 06:45:06 AM
oh wow
the Indy Edition looks really cool
can't wait to see the rest
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 22, 2011, 04:07:35 PM
Cool, you won't have to wait too long. Here are the other 3, images of a finished set coming soon.


(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerIndy_04.jpg)


(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerIndy_05.jpg)


(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SprywalkerIndy_06.jpg)



Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: darthdaddy on May 22, 2011, 04:31:48 PM
Cool cards & cool action figures.  Sprywalker's "Jones" figs are just as killer as his SW!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Trandoshanslaver1138 on May 22, 2011, 06:55:19 PM
SUN OF A GUN! Indy is OUTSTANDING ! ! !
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Art deWhill on May 22, 2011, 10:06:08 PM
super cool Indy cards and figs!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: hemble on May 22, 2011, 11:47:27 PM
Another home run with the new cards, these are simply breathtaking.

Ron
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 23, 2011, 03:50:41 AM
Nate I an so in awe of your graphic design skills! I love these newest cards man! I have a new figure to post but it will have to wait so these cards can be the highlight of my thread today.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-6 Bounty Hunter Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 23, 2011, 04:25:47 AM
Both the cards and the customs represented are just fantastic! I'm into faces at the moment, they are so hard to get right, but you have it licked LE, a skill I haven't mastered as yet!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-23 Indiana Jones Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 23, 2011, 05:55:03 AM
Thanks Darth D, Trando, Art, Hemble, Spry and HB.

Don't mean to be holding up the posting of your new figures L.E. So here is the finished Indy set, please proceed with your regularly scheduled posting.


(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SpryCards_Indyset01_Front.jpg)


(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/SpryCards_Indyset01_Back.jpg)



Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-23 Indiana Jones Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Tamer on May 23, 2011, 05:56:22 AM
Cool. I just posted an fper on these new cards. Looks great Nate.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-23 Indiana Jones Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 23, 2011, 05:58:52 AM
No way Nate, these cards are way cooler than the custom figure I was going to post. So they will get the glory today...Gonk...Gonk.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-23 Indiana Jones Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: mercuryartstudios on May 25, 2011, 07:52:36 PM
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK MAN! Like the INDY STUFF!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-23 Indiana Jones Custom Cards by KRI
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 26, 2011, 05:13:53 AM
A small update today... I have had this Gonk droid sitting on my desk for a while. As I have been going thru fodder bins buildidng vehicles if I found something small enough and looked cool I would glue it on the droid. Well I finaly am done with that process so I added some paint and weathered him a bit. Just a fun little creation that can be used in Tatooine of my Rebel base.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0020-1.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0021-1.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0022-3.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0023-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-26 Gonk...Gonk
Post by: Crow on May 26, 2011, 05:43:18 AM
sweet looking droid you got there sir.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-26 Gonk...Gonk
Post by: botwt on May 26, 2011, 05:44:45 AM
Well done!  :D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-26 Gonk...Gonk
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on May 26, 2011, 05:51:36 AM
Gunk  droids capture all the attention don't they. ;)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-26 Gonk...Gonk
Post by: Tamer on May 26, 2011, 06:45:44 AM
I like it. A lot!

On the front page. I can't wait to see this in the hangar!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-26 Gonk...Gonk
Post by: Clonehead on May 26, 2011, 06:55:59 AM
Those added details dressed him up nicely? LE.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-26 Gonk...Gonk
Post by: Art deWhill on May 26, 2011, 07:11:57 AM
hey, cool!! I like it!! great details.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-26 Gonk...Gonk
Post by: wraithnine on May 26, 2011, 07:25:02 AM
its rather minty old chap!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-26 Gonk...Gonk
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 26, 2011, 07:37:50 AM
Awesome! Great looking droid, and great shots as usual too.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-26 Gonk...Gonk
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on May 26, 2011, 08:06:57 AM
sweey looking gonk droid
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-26 Gonk...Gonk
Post by: Trandoshanslaver1138 on May 26, 2011, 08:18:55 AM
OH yea, this is breathtaking man!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-26 Gonk...Gonk
Post by: darthdaddy on May 26, 2011, 09:14:37 AM
Love the gonk ;D  We're big fans of droids here at home.
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Post by: CloneSniper78 on May 26, 2011, 10:30:10 AM
Good job as always LE.
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Post by: Spookymufu on May 26, 2011, 01:02:09 PM
that gonk droid would look great roaming my Tatooine dio!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-26 Gonk...Gonk
Post by: JediMerc on May 26, 2011, 01:48:25 PM
Great looking droid!  Un..lim...it...ed...power!   :D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-26 Gonk...Gonk
Post by: hemble on May 27, 2011, 04:03:37 AM
Spry Love the Gonk buddy it looks awesome and Nate amazing work on the cards mate.

Ron
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-26 Gonk...Gonk
Post by: Mungo Baobab on May 27, 2011, 04:46:22 AM
Well done on the Gonk droid. I wish we could see more of those in the CW.
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Post by: Tamer on May 27, 2011, 12:25:55 PM
Well done on the Gonk droid. I wish we could see more of those in the CW.

I thought the same thing!
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Post by: 110clones on May 27, 2011, 11:00:01 PM
Cool droid! always wanted one of those
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-26 Gonk...Gonk
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on May 28, 2011, 01:52:02 AM
nice "Gonk" droid LE
I like the attachments and details
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 5-26 Gonk...Gonk
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 05, 2011, 08:16:04 PM
Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed the Gonk!


This is my entry for the Kessel Run Review contest with all the pics.


We have seen Jenn hanging out with Aurra Sing in her black bounty hunter outfit. There are a few tales about her time with Aurra but one not many know, as most were never seen or heard from again after seeing her. To join forces with Aurra Jenn had to train, fight, practice shooting and live with her until her skills matched Aurra's. At that point to show her loyalty and mark the moment she had achieved her goal, Aurra shaved Jenn's head leaving only a narrow strip on top. Durring her training she learned to make many gadgets and collected things to incorporate to make herself a better, quicker, more equipped bounty hunter. You may notice she has boot rockets and a knife hidden on the back, 2 custom blasters, custom sniper riffle with soft strap, wrist gauntlet she has improved herself, hand held scanner and communicator, detention cuffs and a hologram projector. If you know anything about this bad girl you know her pet, companion, guard beast Buudaah is never far behind and she does have a leash to keep him from getting too wild.



This is my entry.

Through a special collaboration with Luke Sprywalker and Sideshow Collectables, we present the ultimate Fan Girl, WookieLover1138 of the Kessel Run Review in Bounty Hunter gear. She has been immortalized in plastic in The Clone Wars Style. Ultimate Collector Edition comes with Buudaah and leash, only 200 available. Collector Edition is limited to 500 pieces so get 'em while they're hot.





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Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 6-6 WookieLover1138 CW Style!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on June 05, 2011, 08:18:39 PM
Awesome.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 6-6 WookieLover1138 CW Style!
Post by: darthdaddy on June 06, 2011, 03:24:40 AM
Nice version of Jenn.  The Buddha is really cool :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 6-6 WookieLover1138 CW Style!
Post by: botwt on June 06, 2011, 05:17:58 AM
Well done LS!  :D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 6-6 WookieLover1138 CW Style!
Post by: Tamer on June 06, 2011, 07:28:17 AM
I love the skulls on the boots! And the tats! All the little details really add up in a big way. I am gonna get this up with the fp contest update. I am gonna do one a day!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 6-6 WookieLover1138 CW Style!
Post by: lucasclones on June 08, 2011, 11:43:11 AM
I agree the tats and the skulls really finish out the figure! Once again great job!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 6-6 WookieLover1138 CW Style!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 08, 2011, 01:47:56 PM
Thanks guys and gald you stopped by to check out the extra pics!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 6-6 WookieLover1138 CW Style!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on June 08, 2011, 02:40:41 PM
She fits right in with the other bounty hunters.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 6-6 WookieLover1138 CW Style!
Post by: halnarthax87 on June 08, 2011, 03:01:14 PM
Whoa, very nice. Is that a Vornskr she's got for a pet there?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 6-6 WookieLover1138 CW Style!
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on June 08, 2011, 03:14:09 PM
WOW nice man.  DH
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 6-6 WookieLover1138 CW Style!
Post by: theyrenotdolls on June 08, 2011, 04:55:48 PM
spry...wonderful job with this version of wookieelover1138.  I think its a really creative use of a CW fig. 
what did you use to paint the flesh tone?  very evenly done. 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 6-6 WookieLover1138 CW Style!
Post by: CaptainLux on June 18, 2011, 10:04:31 PM
Really cool figure!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 6-6 WookieLover1138 CW Style!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 19, 2011, 06:20:37 AM
Thanks guys! Her pet was a secret saturdays creature. For the fleshtone I have made my own mix with model masters flesh tones combined together. I also apply it in 4-6 very thin coats to get that smooth look.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 6-6 WookieLover1138 CW Style!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on June 26, 2011, 06:56:27 PM
Cool stuff!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 6-6 WookieLover1138 CW Style!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 07, 2011, 05:24:49 AM
Hello all I am back today with the figure I have been working on for Michaels contest over at EBN. I have been inspired by several things while bringing this custom together. First is Julian's Star Wars Apocalypse, second are 2 guys at Hiss Tank, Tankster and Lance88, third is WWII and last but not least are films by director Zach Snyder. The inspiration for the base comes from the legend...Ron Hemble. The base is also still a WIP so expect to see some changes to it in future updates. I have made a few good guys for this verse so I want to make a few bad guys and this is the first one...



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Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: Art deWhill on July 07, 2011, 05:30:42 AM
booahh...my heart skipped a beat!!!
mind-blowing work, my friend, absolutly love this!!!!

superb, and the base is cool, too.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: wraithnine on July 07, 2011, 05:49:09 AM
that is seriously cool mate  ,reminds me of 40K armageddon
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: Spookymufu on July 07, 2011, 05:58:49 AM
very cool, very post apocalyptic.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: darthdaddy on July 07, 2011, 07:01:40 AM
Beautifully executed figure!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on July 07, 2011, 10:34:19 PM
Holy Crap LE!!! I think my Fallout Vegas custom would fit in with this guy. Man that is a serious custom. Great job. I want more more more !!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: JediMerc on July 08, 2011, 03:50:46 AM
That is a great fig, Spry! 

Love how all the influences you cited came together very well here!  I can definitely see the SW: Apocalypse inspiration here...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: Tamer on July 08, 2011, 08:57:56 AM
Wow L.E. I am gobsmacked!

On the front page.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: IMPURGE on July 08, 2011, 09:31:49 AM
holy  :-X that is freaking awesome, can definately tell the Zack influence as that's what got my attention when i first previews.  the use parts is fantastic.  I recognize some parts but i'd love to know how many different figures u hade to take from to get him.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 08, 2011, 12:42:50 PM
LE,

You are already an accomplished customiser so I have cast a very critical eye over this custom and quite honestly I am very, very impressed. Though your previous work has been truly excellent (you know I am a fan of your work), this custom piece is a step up from anything I've seen you create before.

The dusty weathering makes the figure look spot on realistic, and the selection of parts has created a really dark and menacing figure. It's a cross between a Wolfenstein figure and a Sadarkar soldier from the Dune movie.

I'm glad to have played some part in the process!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: hemble on July 08, 2011, 03:57:56 PM
Spry this lastedt figure and base are totally awesome.  The figure and parts you used work amazingly with each other to create a brillant looking figure.

The base is another awesome looking piece the way you have done the rubble and the wall is what you would see in around a destoyed building. I also like the colour tones you have done also subtle but with enough wethering to make teh whole thing stand out.

Ron
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 08, 2011, 05:00:11 PM
My friends thanks so much for the kind words. Stefan that is such a big compliment coming from such a great artist, I am honored. Jay, I agreeand there are several other verses that one could see an influence from. Thanks spooky! Just what I was going for. Glad you like it Brian and yea, I put a lot of thought into this guy. I have a few other things like this as wip's so don't worry Tom more will come but I also starting a vehicle that is pretty involved. Yea that FAV custom of yours would be perfect and feel free to post it here or in your thread either way. I for one would love to see it again and it will spark some new interest in that great figure. JM glad you like it and that all the influences have shown thru. Shawn, haha I love it when that happens! Impurge, I am on the run at the moment so I will get back to you on the parts list, it is not as long as the accessaries list and time put into the little details. Jules, you are too kind my friend. If only everyone knew I send you custom figures with $20 bills around them instead of bubble wrap so you will leave me comments like this...oops. Ron, I am honored to get your seal of aproval as I am simply making an attempt to immitate what you do. I don't quite have the eye to masterfully cut a cross section out of any environment as you do but I hope the more I try the closer I can get. I do end up with more loose litter that I dump off after everything sets for about 30 hours. I coat it in multiple layers of wood glue. Do you mix plaster and glue to go over the kitty litter? Also when I coated the wall with glue i sifted sand on it and the puddles of glue I made up front. I have not painted anything yet.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on July 08, 2011, 05:16:57 PM
that is breathtaking awesome job le
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 09, 2011, 06:25:31 AM
Thanks man! I just noticed I never started a second thread when I went over 50 pages...guess I am in trouble. >:D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: sith_fire30 on July 09, 2011, 02:06:41 PM
I can just take a glimpse of the figure and know he wouldn't be someone I would want to tanngle with!   The mask if fantastic!  Total badass Luke!!! - great work on all you do!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: DocOutlands on July 10, 2011, 11:55:39 AM
Knock me over with a feather!!  Definitely works as a SW:A baddie and yes, that Fallout fig would find a brother in this one, for sure.  And yeah - the accessories list is unbelievable.  I can see a W40K space marine jetpack, a sniper rifle from ROC General Hawk, gasmask from (pick one) Pit Commando/Beachhead?/Cobra Shock Trooper, (whic was then glued to a Gal.Marine helmet?), sledgehammer from a Neo-Viper, backpack from a Sandtrooper, hoses from (I think?) a 25th Paraviper...  and on and on and on...

Art was looking for customs to manipulate that are sci-fi but not obviously SW, right?  I'd say this one fits the criteria!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: clone10 on July 10, 2011, 02:38:21 PM
Awesome custom man  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on July 10, 2011, 03:41:29 PM
That is totally Freakin Awesome Dood  :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 11, 2011, 07:05:39 PM
Dayton, I take that as a great compliment as you are one of my favorite artist. I study your work all the time and hope one day to have the patients to do more sculpting.

Michael thanks, glad you like the look of what will be a series of figures. You have a great eye my friend and have nailed most everything you listed. Only thing that is hard to see is the 40K backpack is mounted on a CW backpack that came with many figures. I did some sculpting where the packs attach.

The upper torso and lower legs are from Resolute Duke.
Lower torso, skirt and upper legs are POC Storm Shadow.
The upper arms are from POC Viper.
Lower arms were from my Joe fodder bin.
Packs are from 40K and Joe. Knife sheath is from a Stormtrooper belt.

I think that combined with Doc's list is everything.

Clone 10 and LCSB thanks so much guys!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: Art deWhill on July 11, 2011, 10:00:31 PM
Art was looking for customs to manipulate that are sci-fi but not obviously SW, right?  I'd say this one fits the criteria!

absolutly right!! :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: halnarthax87 on July 12, 2011, 12:19:14 PM
Super badass. Looks very steampunk Star Wars. The one red eye is always a nice touch on sci-fi villains. ie "What are you doing Dave?"  ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 13, 2011, 07:56:54 PM
Thanks for the comments guys and Art I do remember you asking about subjects that were not totally SW so feel free to give my designs your touch if you want to. These guys will become part of a much bigger project. That being said I have some new photos for you to ponder while I am out of town tomorrow. I sure hope to be home in time for CAFN so I can pester a few people. haha So I am going with the same style for now and hope these guys kind of fit together. Going for my own look with previously listed influences duely noted.


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I am thinking about adding something around the neck of the guy with the CC head. Also thinking about adding a helmet to the Crock Master head but dont want the typical army helmet look. Still refining the design on both of these two. If anyone has ideas to offer feel free to throw them out.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on July 13, 2011, 09:15:51 PM
LE, I don't know if this guy is worthy to be in here but here he is anyway.
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Post by: wraithnine on July 13, 2011, 10:19:20 PM
what about the top helmet from an arctic rex painted black?       btw i love this post apocalyptic stuff
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: Art deWhill on July 13, 2011, 10:56:19 PM
Hey L.E. this is just more dope!!
absolutly love your designs. Thanks a lot for you generous permission!! I greatly appreciate that and am pretty sure to come back to these awesome customes!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: darknsour on July 14, 2011, 04:57:33 AM
WOW!!! How cool are theses guy's!!!

Great work!!!

Love them!!!

Rich
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: gwest on July 14, 2011, 06:33:16 AM
Your work is always so incredibly detail oriented!  These are not toys, but museum pieces!

A suggestion for the croc-master fig., what about Emboo's hat?

For the CC fig., what about a necklace of some type?  Slick's finger necklace would be cool looking...

The first fig. reminded me of that old sci-fi flick "Hardware".

Just awesome work, as always.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: Tamer on July 15, 2011, 06:10:24 AM
LE,

That diorama just looks outstanding to me and is now back on the front page where it belongs. I must say it reminds me so much of the Terminator Scenes in the future. About the only thing you could do to this imo is add a skull or skeleton to be walked on. It is just fantastic.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: lucasclones on July 15, 2011, 06:54:42 AM
I am really loving these guys LE!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on July 15, 2011, 07:27:55 AM
Those are AWESOME LE! :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: TIEpilot on July 15, 2011, 07:35:55 AM
I agree with everyone here these are awesome...

The post apocalyptic theme just rocks.....

Love all the detail as well..

Keep up the great work...

TIEpilot
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: kreeper2 on July 15, 2011, 02:38:58 PM
WOW Luke you are really rocking it with these customs theyre truly awasome!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-7 For Micheal Martinez Contest!
Post by: hemble on July 15, 2011, 05:41:44 PM
Ron, I am honored to get your seal of aproval as I am simply making an attempt to immitate what you do. I don't quite have the eye to masterfully cut a cross section out of any environment as you do but I hope the more I try the closer I can get. I do end up with more loose litter that I dump off after everything sets for about 30 hours. I coat it in multiple layers of wood glue. Do you mix plaster and glue to go over the kitty litter? Also when I coated the wall with glue i sifted sand on it and the puddles of glue I made up front. I have not painted anything yet.

Hi Spry

Mate firstly these new figures are brillant I love the fact that these guys are all unique and come with all the different types of weapons and equipment. I'm going to have a go at doing something like this over the weekend and is that a GI Joe mech if it is wonderful work on that as well.

With the rubble what I do is is mix the plaster and then add the kitty litter etc in with the plaster, I always add a little extra as it mixes and soaks up the plaster better. When you lay it out over the baseand  if you need to add anymore rubble you can do it straight over the top of the already mixed rubble.

For the walls I mix in a little fine sand just to give it that little extra texture and then use a medium brush to cover the walls as this will give an even layer over the walls. And as always mate if you need any help with anything just drop me an email.

Ron
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 15, 2011, 07:47:48 PM
Tom I love that custom and yes it is worthy to be in here. Thanks for posting it and I am sure everyone also realizes how cool it is.
Jay that is a great idea! I have an extra carded one that may come out of its shell after I try our loose one. I have tried many SW and Joe helmets and the only one i liked was the saga Veers helmet and I don't want these to use such noticeable SW parts.
Stefan no problem my friend and thank you.
Rich glad you are enjoying them man.
gwest that is a great compliment, so thanks so much. I do enjoy the details, I have a few in the works after I part out the figure buy I always add one or two more in the end. haha Good ideas and the embo helmet seemed to contrast with his over all look and would not fit when in the mech suit. I did try it along with most every other helmet in my SW and Joe fodder bins.
Tamer thanks for the FP treatment and these little dios are fun to build. That is another great idea regarding the skull! I may dig out one of my Indy fodder.
Cad & Son thanks guys! I love working with these Joe parts and plan to keep doing so.
Tie pilot I agree this is a fun theme and would love to see what others visions of characters would be.
Kreeper2 thanks my friend I am sure having fun with these guys!
Ron thanks for that explanation buddy. That helps for sure. Man it will be great to see your take on this subject! Now what scale will you work in? Are you saying you are going to use Joes as your base?
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Post by: hemble on July 15, 2011, 08:44:44 PM
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Ron thanks for that explanation buddy. That helps for sure. Man it will be great to see your take on this subject! Now what scale will you work in? Are you saying you are going to use Joes as your base?

No worries mate glad to help out and I'll be doing 3-3/4"  and using  Joes so it will different for me to say the leats.

Ron
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on July 18, 2011, 07:40:18 AM
Thanks LE, and Ron I can't wait to see some P.O. 3 3/4" stuff.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on July 18, 2011, 07:51:54 AM
Amazing!  Just Amazing!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 19, 2011, 05:17:24 PM
How rude of me not to have dropped a note to say how absolutely amazing I think this latest crop of figures is!

LE you are really going that extra mile here, all of the hard work you have put into customising is really paying off now as you really are up there with the cream of the cream!

CloneSniper, your figure posted here is equally is fantastic!

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 20, 2011, 06:33:01 PM
Thanks guys and Jules no worries my friend, I know you have your hands full and don't have a lot of spare time. Thanks for your kind remarks and yes I have really tried to address everything down to the smallest details. I really enjoy giving each one the extra gear these days.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: JediMerc on July 20, 2011, 06:44:26 PM
Gosh, these new figs are a-m-a-z-i-n-g!  I always enjoy seeing the creativity that is so apparent in your work.

For the croc master fig, have you thought about a possible mod to the new Firefly alternate headsculpt (i.e. the one with the odd-shaped implement coming out the back of the head mask)?  It kind of seems like it might fit the style you're working on here...

Again, a really great job; looking forward to seeing how this develops as you finalize the details...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: darthdaddy on July 22, 2011, 08:32:13 AM
This last batch of figures are so well executed.  Every little detail is just phenomenal.  Well done!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: wookielover1138 on August 01, 2011, 08:01:19 AM
L.E. you've been Spotlighted at EBN ;D
http://echobase.d2i.net/index.php?topic=266.15 (http://echobase.d2i.net/index.php?topic=266.15)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 7-13 For Micheal Martinez Contest part 2!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 01, 2011, 09:20:30 AM
WOW! Thanks Jenn!

Jedi Merc, thanks so much! You are dead on target my friend, I have that head on a figure no one has seen yet...


Brian, thanks, glad the dtails are showing thru. That is really what it is all about for me along with plenty of gear to work with.

Now for a more proper introduction to my newest project...


Skraepers:
Roaming the galaxy are small groups of vicious scavengers that most call "Skraepers". These bands of pirates are made up of beings from distant parts of the universe who join the nomadic groups as they wander. As warlike as they are their primary focus is salvage, from life forms to scrap metal, whatever it is they are greedy for it. They often easily overpower those that they victimize, giving them an overconfidence that leads them to take unnecessary risks for the smallest gain. They are narrow minded on acquisition and once fixated they are tenacious.



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Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: wookielover1138 on August 01, 2011, 09:44:53 AM
You are so very welcome L.E.  0/
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on August 01, 2011, 10:43:34 AM
great update
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 01, 2011, 11:24:50 AM
Another Scraeper with some fire power.



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Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: hannsfartknocker on August 01, 2011, 11:51:03 AM
that looks sweet l.e.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: darthdaddy on August 01, 2011, 12:39:52 PM
I totally see what you mean now about the blue background.  I thought these guys looked incredible before.  The blue background really makes them pop.  Everything stands out so much better.  Looks so awesome.  I love them.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: Tamer on August 01, 2011, 12:58:17 PM
My comments about these are on the front page. Daggone L.E., I love mechs and you have given us some of the best I have ever seen.

Wow, what I wouldn't give to read some fan fiction on these mechs and the Scraeper saga.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 01, 2011, 01:01:23 PM
Thanks for the kind words guys! Hey Tamer, hold on to your AT-AT Driver helmet, you will be seeing more on these guys in the not so far distant future...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 01, 2011, 01:04:47 PM
Just saw that FP post, thanks Shawn! but I can not take all the credit. For an even better hint, these guys are for a project Hangarbay94, Kessel Run Imports and myself are collaborating on...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: flaccideagle on August 01, 2011, 01:57:20 PM
this looks so nice.  I can't wait to see what you guys are working on!!

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: Dirty Gloves on August 01, 2011, 02:00:08 PM
I like it! Very interesting stuff! Makes me want to make a few Scraepers of my own! Great use of joe parts!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on August 01, 2011, 02:48:46 PM
This is so awesome!! If I can find one of these Mech Suits on clearance I might try this.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: Tamer on August 01, 2011, 03:10:55 PM
Just saw that FP post, thanks Shawn! but I can not take all the credit. For an even better hint, these guys are for a project Hangarbay94, Kessel Run Imports and myself are collaborating on...

I had hoped to hear these were part of the new Apocalypse project you guys were working on. I think I can speak for everyone when I say that you have all of our curiousity up times a thousand!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: wraithnine on August 01, 2011, 03:16:38 PM
awesome customs LE  love the battlemech
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on August 01, 2011, 03:18:28 PM
I've been cut down to minimal time for posting and customizing, but this caught my eye and I really have to say that mech is stupendous! EXO-Squad E-Frames were my second biggest toy love when that line came out! I had tons of them! Still do! The fact that you used one of them is awesome! I always put my Star Wars figures in them wishing they'd fit better. I mean there was no way the stiff blocky POTF2 figures would fit. This is so many different kinds of action figure awesome! Bravo!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: gwest on August 01, 2011, 08:07:53 PM
WOW!!!

That is movie production quality!

I've seen those around, and those photos are misleading...the amount of detail that you poured into that mech is beyond incedible!!!

Plus, I love all the extra stowage you placed all over the mech.

You sir, are a genius!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on August 01, 2011, 10:16:43 PM
Great work!  Amazing!  When I first saw the Mech, I went "Whoah"!  Very realistic my friend.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: Art deWhill on August 01, 2011, 10:21:42 PM
super cool stuff, L.E. !!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: StenHunter on August 02, 2011, 06:12:38 AM
Awesome job man! I love the Mech Suit. Great concept!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-1 Skraepers!
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on August 02, 2011, 06:18:25 AM
wooooooooooa i loved this one great update XD
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-20!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 20, 2011, 06:13:55 PM
Thanks for all the great comments guys! I am glad the Mech was so well received! I have an update with another character from this verse named Gettle. Not really giving out too much background info at this time but he is a mechanic of sorts...


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Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-20!
Post by: lucasclones on August 20, 2011, 06:24:15 PM
The drip stains on that unit are nice. I really love you detailed paintwork. Nice character!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-20!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on August 20, 2011, 07:24:07 PM
looks awesome great job le
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-20!
Post by: Phatty on August 20, 2011, 08:31:58 PM
HA!  He looks great, so cool!  What head did you use on that one, I don't recognize it?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-20!
Post by: Tamer on August 21, 2011, 04:22:15 AM
Wow, you sure are making it hard to wait on what you three have cooking. It looks great Spry. On the front page.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-20!
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 21, 2011, 05:42:41 AM
Man, you are producing some awesome work for the project, it's going to look wonderful when I start putting the artwork together...mix that with Kessle Run's story and it'll be an explosive mix that will bring some much needed life back to the photo novel forum...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-20!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 21, 2011, 05:47:26 AM
Good morning everyone! Great to wake up to such nice comments! Thanks and Julian glad you like the look of this character. Later today I am going to post the female and vehicle everyone saw in the teaser for SWA on the Kessel Run Review.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-20!
Post by: JediMerc on August 23, 2011, 06:08:52 PM
Phenomenal use of parts on Gettle!  Didn't even realize on first glance that you snuck a Galactic Marine torso onto the Utai body...really looks good! 

Is the head sculpted or from a lesser-known action fig line I've not seen before?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 23, 2011, 06:41:11 PM
Thanks JM! Good eye catching that torso, I really tried to disguise it with the extra bits. The head is a modified custom sculpted Xarce, from Rogue Squadron Comics, that XDarthSinisterX did for me. I have simply removed the lower tusks and painted it green with a few yellow and lt green washes.



Now for the next update I would like to show you a character you first saw from Hangarbay94. I needed to create an alternate outfit for her along with a cargo crawler type vehicle. More pics on the crawler will be in the vehicle thread tomorrow.




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Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-20!
Post by: RavenEye on August 23, 2011, 06:48:10 PM
 :o Wow great custom Luke Sprywalker! Where did the cape come from?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: gwest on August 23, 2011, 07:04:12 PM
OMG!!!OMG!!!OMG!!!OMG!!!

What is THAT crawler!!!

Just awesome... your craftmanship and skill is nothing less than incredible!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: DocOutlands on August 23, 2011, 07:23:04 PM
Geez, man - this stuff is phenomenal!!!  I can't wait to see it all in action.

(I have one of those same super-glue containers saved just for use as something like an upright power-station.  And is that a German WWII mess-kit hanging off Gettle?  Sneaky with details, you are!)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: lucasclones on August 24, 2011, 03:10:59 AM
Alright more LE customs! The paintwork and weathering on that vehicle is phenomenal! Nice work again!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 24, 2011, 03:35:59 AM
Thanks guys!

Doc, good eye, yes it is, and good eye again on the loctite bottle.

Orange, that is a good question. I think it came from a marvel or DC figfure I bought a few years ago at discount. It was in my cape fodder bin and it was the best fit for her slim frame.

Thanks for the comments on the crawler, I am heading to my vehicle thread to post pics of it.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on August 24, 2011, 11:21:05 PM
Damn LE, this is really great stuff. You're making me want to get my paint brushes out and do something.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: Art deWhill on August 25, 2011, 02:49:29 AM
yeah, found her! :)  this figure is so fantastic, her outfit absolutly my taste. you did a gorgeous job and I just have to put her on my list of most wanted paintings!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: lucasclones on August 25, 2011, 03:14:07 AM
Geez, man - this stuff is phenomenal!!!  I can't wait to see it all in action.

(I have one of those same super-glue containers saved just for use as something like an upright power-station.  And is that a German WWII mess-kit hanging off Gettle?  Sneaky with details, you are!)

Holy smokes that is a loctite bottle! I have been using those for years and you got it past me LE.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: darthdaddy on August 25, 2011, 06:07:19 AM
I can't believe it, I only take a week away from the forums and you post 2 awesome figures and a vehicle.  Awesome work as always!  No more vacations for me.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: DocOutlands on August 25, 2011, 12:38:31 PM
hahahahaha!  Yeah, Spry and I share an eye for the "background junk" - and Jules excels at it, as well! - so our thoughts run in the same rubbish-heaps, it seems.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 25, 2011, 12:56:47 PM
Art and Tom, thanks so much, glad she is apealing to both of you and giving you that itchy paint brush finger syndrome.

Chad that makes me feel great! I snuck it by someone that has used it before...WINNING! Honestly that is my goal with all my junk.

Brian, no worries, you deserve a break...from time to time. The girl with the crawler has been done for a month now, so I am not that quick.

Doc, hehe, yes we do.

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: lucasclones on August 25, 2011, 01:00:23 PM
Hey I am glad I could point out that you have Tiger blood! Oooo that was a bad joke! lol
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: JediMerc on August 25, 2011, 01:57:19 PM
She is a stunning beauty!  (Both the gal and the crawler!)

I love the robes you used...always a fan of avoiding soft goods...the cape is fantastic and the shading you gave it looks terrific.

Ooh, can't wait to see more of the crawler tomorrow...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: Tamer on August 25, 2011, 02:47:05 PM
Wow, I like both of these new customs. On the front page ofcourse.

I can't even begin to imagine what this project is going to culminate with.

Spry you have been on fire as of late.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: kreeper2 on August 25, 2011, 02:52:05 PM
This customs is the s%#t  LE!!!! The paint work and craftmanship is superb loving it!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: flaccideagle on August 26, 2011, 08:27:03 AM
AWESOME

these two look amazing!

If I could only make the boxes like you man.  They're sweet.

Nice work and I can't wait to see more!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on August 26, 2011, 02:07:05 PM
OH WOW she is fantastic  :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: JLaban4 on August 26, 2011, 02:39:05 PM
Awesome!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on August 27, 2011, 01:46:11 AM
fanatstic vehicle LE
paintwork and weathering on the crawler are phenomenal

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on September 03, 2011, 06:58:40 PM
She is soooo cool!  I like the attention to detail.  It all works and works great!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 04, 2011, 01:50:36 AM
WOW now that is totally fantastic!! - love the way the parts flow on that figure :D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 8-23 SWA Customs!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 05, 2011, 07:30:09 AM
Thanks for all the comments guys! Glad everyone is getting stoked on our little project!


I have been working on something behind the scenes a bit and an glad I am getting chance to post this today. Forum member Art de Whill has been doing an amazing job recreating our customs in his paintings. I still to this day and always will be so greatful for his touch given to Norris Tretch, a custom bounty hunter I made. His style is just amazing and I wanted to try and recreate one of his original paintings in my own way, a small 3-d vignet style. I tried to immitate his painterly style when painting the figure and components of the piece. So far I have done 1/2 of the painting and hope to find the fodder to do the female and square looking astromech type thing. This is for all the hard work you put into not only my painting but everyones here at the Yards!



Art's painting


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My interpretation



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Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-5 for Art de Whill!
Post by: wraithnine on September 05, 2011, 10:31:02 AM
superb mate ,quite simply superb..... ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-5 for Art de Whill!
Post by: Joerhyno on September 05, 2011, 10:41:58 AM
Looking good so far, I love the colors. You gonna make the background? You have to!!! Cant' wait to see this finished.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-5 for Art de Whill!
Post by: RavenEye on September 05, 2011, 12:15:31 PM
Cool! ;D Can't wait to see more from ya.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-5 for Art de Whill!
Post by: JediMerc on September 05, 2011, 12:31:54 PM
Absolutely amazing job, Spry! 

I think one of the most difficult things to do is find the parts/pieces to match a piece of concept art or character sketches and your work here is superb.  (I think I caught a couple of GIJoe blaster rifle pieces being use in the tripod?)   I love Stefan's work and your recent work on your Apocalypse theme just matches up with his painting so well. 

You two make a terrific team!  Congrats on a great piece!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-5 for Art de Whill!
Post by: Spookymufu on September 05, 2011, 12:54:00 PM
thats a really cool concept, to make a dio based on a picture, very cool and you're pulling it off superbly!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-5 for Art de Whill!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on September 05, 2011, 06:41:39 PM
If only we could get that as a battle pack! AWESOME job!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-5 for Art de Whill!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 05, 2011, 07:14:12 PM
HAHA, yea, thanks AFE! Thanks guys glad you think I did OK on this piece. It is tough interpreting a painting but luckily the fodder fell ito place. Yes, JM some ROC large gun bits, old tripod bottom piece and other bits from the gun fodder bin. Joe you are right I need to paint a backgoundbut have been avoiding it for some reason. Another friend told me the same thing.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 9-5 for Art de Whill!
Post by: Phatty on September 05, 2011, 07:23:36 PM
That's a pretty close interpretation if you ask me!  Excellent detail, my friend.
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Post by: Tamer on September 06, 2011, 07:43:58 AM
Wow Spry. Looks awesome. On the front page.
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Post by: flaccideagle on September 06, 2011, 09:28:09 AM
awesome !!!!
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Post by: sithtrooper66 on September 06, 2011, 10:53:07 AM
cool dio
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Post by: SITHHAPPENS on September 06, 2011, 11:01:26 AM
great job le you have definitely captured arts awesome work
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Post by: Art deWhill on September 06, 2011, 12:16:23 PM
L.E., I already told you that this is freaking awesome!! really uber-cool and flattering. Indeed its a great honor to see one of my paintings come to life in such a outstanding way, I love your work, the details, the re-design, the colors! its just great and I hope to see the rest of it someday all placed on a base ;-)
thank you so very much!
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Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on September 06, 2011, 04:22:56 PM
Those are definetly somethin I'll i send my praise to LE and ADW!  ;D
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Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 06, 2011, 06:11:23 PM
Dude... you're doing a killer job on this so far. I can't wait to see more. go go go!
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 06, 2011, 06:45:56 PM
Thanks again for the warm reception to this! I do hope to figure out how to bring the female to 3-d form with fodder that fits with the male, no luck on that so fae so I may have to sculpt something.

Art thanks so much and glad you are happy with my tribute.
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Post by: Dirty Gloves on September 06, 2011, 08:26:53 PM
This is really really cool. I love the challenge of taking a picture and making real customs out of it and this is top notch stuff. Nice work.
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Post by: Jedi Minstrel on September 06, 2011, 09:12:36 PM
Very Cool!
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 07, 2011, 05:36:18 AM
A truly awesome custom of a really awesome painting featuring two incredibly awesome artists.  Love this piece L.E.!! Great painting done by the both of you. 
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Post by: Psyclone on September 07, 2011, 06:44:12 AM
Excellent work on that photo interpretation!
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Post by: Clonehead on September 07, 2011, 10:35:05 AM
Now that is a classic example of one of our artists inspiring another. Very nice execution, LE! Top notch!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 03, 2011, 07:52:00 AM
Thanks for all the kind words on that last project. Today I am resurecting this thread from the third page. We here at Sprywalker Ranch are working away on "needed items" to bring Star Wars Apocalypse to life. Kessel Run Imports and I skype a few times a week about where the story is heading and we figure out what figures, vehicles, whatever it is we will need.It has been great fun and we are able to feed off each others input. Making jokes as we chat then he says "hold on, I gotta write that down, great joke for the show!" So today I have for you 2 new Skraepers that you should see in future chapters.



The first one is a heavy gunner. Is it man or machine?...




(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0006.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0012.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0010.jpg)




Next up is CloneSniper78"s Skraeper. You may recognise him from the Sith Lord contest, he has since lost the saber and gained a new head and helmet to join the group.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0022.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0024.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0030.jpg)



Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: Tamer on October 03, 2011, 07:53:45 AM
Wow, that Heavy Gunner is freaking sweet Spry.

I like the Scraeper too. Ah, I need like three hours to update the fp. This one will be up there soon. Wow.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on October 03, 2011, 08:21:56 AM
amazing weathering great job!
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Post by: lucasclones on October 03, 2011, 09:14:36 AM
Just awesome work on these guys!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: kreeper2 on October 03, 2011, 11:33:06 AM
Wow LE how did you get those colors they look great. These will be a great addition to the novel. :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: RavenEye on October 03, 2011, 12:38:58 PM
These customs are wicked scary. Luckily just in time for Halloween. ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: CaptainLux on October 03, 2011, 04:06:51 PM
That is fantastic!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: Darth Optimus on October 03, 2011, 04:17:07 PM
Every time I pass up an Iron Grenadier w/ BFG I then see someone do something awesome with one!  Never again! 

These figs are AMAZING!  Where did the red-visored helmet come from?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 03, 2011, 04:28:14 PM
Thanks guys! As for the paint, I paint everything black then dry brush silver over the metalic areas. If you want more silver to show you simply repeat on that area. After that you have to paint the clothing black to clean up the edges from the dry brushing. If you want color on the clothing or other details do that a bit more carefuly at edges, and in this case I have done a light dry brush of tan to weather them. I would seal it with a flat or dull cote to finish it up.

The IG is a great figure, I may have to grab another. Again to be clear the Skraeper with the red helmet was made by CloneSniper78. That helmet was on the driver of a under water vehicle that came out with the POC line. It looked like a skate, was black woth red wings and markings . The driver looks a lot like Harison Ford. Hope that helps.


So here is a group shot.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0035.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0034.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 03, 2011, 04:47:47 PM
Hell yeah Spry!!! Glad to see my custom in there with yours. Man I need to get a better camera. My customs look so much better when you take the picture.  ;)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: sithtrooper66 on October 03, 2011, 06:01:09 PM
amazing work
great design
awsome!!!! 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/
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Post by: Mungo Baobab on October 03, 2011, 07:01:26 PM
Great work Spry-Guy.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: Clonehead on October 03, 2011, 07:57:54 PM
the weathered metallic look of that ig is just perfect, Spry. That dsd helmet sure looks good on him also.
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Post by: Art deWhill on October 03, 2011, 10:24:25 PM
SO AWESOME!!! simply fantastic work and designs!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: M4K3R1 on October 04, 2011, 02:47:10 AM
Thats a squad you wouldnt want to mess with! The red visor helmet is awesome.
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Post by: Phatty on October 04, 2011, 04:45:19 AM
Those are some great looking Skraepers!  I love the Croc Master one, he was always one of my favorite Cobras.
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Post by: Tamer on October 04, 2011, 07:31:41 AM
These guys remind me of the Reavers from the Firefly Movie if anyone is familiar with that.

You guys are doing an outstanding job on this.
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 04, 2011, 08:28:38 AM
Great work guys!! That is one awesome looking crew!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 05, 2011, 06:43:27 PM
Thanks everyone! I have really enjoyed designing these and when I saw Tom's Sith Lord I thought, perfect Skraeper! Tom, you are correct the proper photo makes all the difference in the world.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on October 06, 2011, 10:06:33 PM
NiCE!!!  Great work!
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Post by: Mr. Black on October 07, 2011, 10:27:42 AM
Looks pretty rad, Luke. Great group shot too  8)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 07, 2011, 12:08:30 PM
Thanks Remco and JM! I took that group shot a few days too soon. I was in target yesterday and they finaly marked down a Capt. America figure I have been eying for Skraeper fodder. So there will be another...
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Post by: hangarbay94 on October 07, 2011, 01:21:23 PM
How could I not have commented on this before! Your interpretation of the Screapers is superb, I love what you've done with the Imperial Gunner's helmet and I can't wait to use them in the next chapter.

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 09, 2011, 11:54:11 AM
Thanks Jules! I too can't wait for the next chapter! It will be an action packed one that is for sure. So today I have another Skraeper for you. His huge gun is designed to shut down computer systems.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0008.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0012-1.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0011.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0002.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0004.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0006-1.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0023.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-3 Look at me now, I'm makin' Skraepers!
Post by: JediMerc on October 09, 2011, 11:59:20 AM
I love this new one!  Great use of the leather (or pleather(?)) for his kama/cloak and I love the head piece and chest/shoulder armor as well. 

I am amazed every time I see the paint job on one of your figs; perfect amount of color and your applications really bring out that weathered look that looks so good, especially within the SW: Apocalypse concept.  Awesome work...really looking forward to seeing these guys in action again in the next chapter of SW:A!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-9 New Skraeper!
Post by: lucasclones on October 09, 2011, 05:54:42 PM
Great figure LE! I love the group shot this is turning out to be a great series! What did you use for the kama??
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-9 New Skraeper!
Post by: Clonehead on October 09, 2011, 06:09:22 PM
Each one of these figures seem to increase the amount of character that their appearance conveys. Will your creative fire ever quench?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-9 New Skraeper!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 09, 2011, 06:17:37 PM
Oh hell yeah! That guy is huge and deadly. I can't wait to see him in the story.
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Post by: CaptainLux on October 09, 2011, 06:25:31 PM
Oh man thats awesome!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-9 New Skraeper!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on October 09, 2011, 06:46:12 PM
Ok so lets get this into production in hollywood for casting and start scouting some locations! I'm thinking Tunisia?  Stellar work as always Spry! Would watch this movie in a heart beat, star wars or not!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-9 New Skraeper!
Post by: Phatty on October 09, 2011, 07:15:59 PM
L.E., I love the colors and styling of your latest one!  Something about Americana colors always agrees with me.  Looking awesome for sure, my friend.
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Post by: M4K3R1 on October 10, 2011, 02:27:17 AM
These are all super cool. The group photo with the Mech Suit/Loader is a great shot.
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Post by: Tamer on October 10, 2011, 05:01:43 AM
Fantastic L.E.

These Scraepers seem like the ultimate bad guys. The rest of my comments are on the front page.
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Post by: Elias on October 10, 2011, 05:59:55 AM
Those skraepers look cool!
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Post by: JediMindtrix on October 10, 2011, 12:47:25 PM
VERY COOL.WHAT PARTS ARE YOU USING?I'D LIKE TO GET MY HANDS ON SOME OF THAT GEAR.MIND SHARING?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-9 New Skraeper!
Post by: wraithnine on October 10, 2011, 02:31:12 PM
mate its another post apocalyptic masterpiece!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-9 New Skraeper!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 10, 2011, 06:37:11 PM
Thanks so much guys! To answer a few questions, the kama is made from a leather glove finger. I really liked the double stitching in the back so I cut it off and weathered it before tucking the top of it under his belt to hold it in place. So I can remove it but most likely will not.

Clint that is a very profound statement! Thanks! and I hope not! ;)

AFE, I wish that was the case. I really think these ideas could be made into something that could stand on it's own, even though that is not where this story is heading.

Thanks Pat! Exactly what I was going for and it adds irony in a subtle way, I think.

Tamer, you are too kind! Thanks buddy.

JMT, I am glad to share parts info. What parts are you interested in? This last one is all Captain America line Hudra heavy gunner. I just added some extra bits and the kamma.

Jay and Elias, glad you liked him and the series!


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-9 New Skraeper!
Post by: JediMindtrix on October 10, 2011, 09:33:10 PM
SEE,NO WONDER I DIDN'T RECOGNIZE HIM.BESIDES THE FACT THAT YOU DO A GREAT JOB ON CUSTOMS,MY WAL-MARTS, TAGETS,AND TOYS R US SUCK AS FAR AS FIGURES GO.THERE'S JUST A TON OF CAPTAIN AMERICA'S IN DIFFERENT OUTFITS,NO RED SKULLS OR HYDRA GUYS,JUST GOOD 'OL CAP.THANX.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-9 New Skraeper!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on October 11, 2011, 08:57:55 PM
L.E. I think one of my next projects will be a post apocalyptic desert world story. You know for us fans of the genre. Feel free to snag exclusive custom figure design rights ;)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-9 New Skraeper!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on October 11, 2011, 09:39:09 PM
P.S. just came across this list. Movie festival? http://www.apokalypsos.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=145&t=416
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-9 New Skraeper!
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on October 15, 2011, 12:36:58 AM
you are one of the most talented persons I know
those Scraepers are super cool

fantastic work
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-9 New Skraeper!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 15, 2011, 06:33:26 AM
Cool list Sam, very interesting.

Fiala, you are too kind! but thanks for that major compliment!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-9 New Skraeper!
Post by: Art deWhill on October 15, 2011, 06:40:09 AM
those figures are so awesome!! but you allready know that :D

out of this world.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 16, 2011, 04:21:24 PM
After seeing the "deceived" trailer for the TOR video game I was intrigued by the new female bounty hunter we saw. So within two weeks of reviewing the video and looking through fodder I selected some parts that were a close resemblance to the character. The first time I saw her I knew the Mat Tracker helmet would be another ingredient that was close but not accurate. Over the next week I looked at the figure on my WIP shelf and just kept thinking it was not good enough. If I wanted to make this chick I would have to pull a Sithfire30 and grind down a torso and sculpt everything. There are no existing perfect parts to make her accurately so I threw her in my bin of unfinished customs. Last week it rained 2 days here so that prevented me from working and I had some free time. I had been watching all the TOR trailers the week before and Shae was clouding the back of my mind. So I walk in the lab that rainy morning and get the parts out, clean off a very small spot on my desk and stand up the figure and set the Matt Tracker helmet on there. I contemplate what head I could use for her and start going through some non SW fodder bins. After only 5 minutes I come up with the new POTC chick who has brown hair. Then I said OK lets try to make this work and snapped a photo.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0009-7.jpg)



My initial problem is that the helmet if freaking huge! so I grabbed a fine point sharpie and measured 1 mm all the way around the bottom, connected the dots then cut that portion away. Next I sanded that edge flat from the bottom to make it smooth, that also shortened it up a but more. Then I started using it on all the helmet details that needed to be removed. Hmm, we are getting somewhere at this point as the size has been reduced a good bit. Now time for a medium grit sand paper to clean up after the dremel, a good 30 minutes sanding. Once I get it where I am happy with it I get out the fine grit paper and smooth everything out. I decided to snap pics again.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0010-10.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0012-7.jpg)



Not bad but now I grab the super fine grit paper and go over everything for another 15 minutes. Now the helmet is nice and smooth like a factory part. I went to the sink abd washed it off so I would eliminate any dust showing up in my paint. After it dried I gave it a flat black base coat then dry brushed with silver. Next I painted the visor area with gloss black then once dry I used a smaller brush to add gold in the center leaving a black outline all the way around the visor.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0013-8.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0014-9.jpg)


I looked at the reference photos I had and wanted to add an orange tint to her visor to be more accurate. I decided to simply water down a bit of orange and dab it on in select areas leaving some gold showing through in places. It worked really well so I went with it. Next up I wanted to tackle the blade like thing on the side of her helmet. Again no existing part is to the right scale so I grabbed a scrap bit of styrene, set the helmet beside it and scetched out the size and shape of it. I drilled the hole where the 2 angles meet first as it would be impossable once cut out, then I cut out the small piece with an exacto. I grabbed a small piece of plastic stringand glued it to the back so I can drill a hole in the helmet and insert it. I let that set for an hour then gave it another drop of glue for good measure and let sit the rest of the day. While this was going on I also painted the entire figure flat black and dry brushed with silver. Then I needed to clean up beside the armor with black and detailed the knees and left shoulder with gold. Time for another pic...


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0016-4.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0024-1.jpg)


Sadly that was the last WIP pic I took. Everything was so involved and so many little parts to make I just didn't stop untill I was done. The helmet took me 2 1/2 from start to finish, just the helmet! The back pack is from concept Luke with bits cut off various guns to mad it into what you see on the figure. I also used the breathing tube fron that pack and connected it to her chest and the correct spot on the backpack. Then I decided to make her gun and used a Golden Compass figure pistol handle and cylinder, random oart for center piece and styrene for the barell. I drilled a hole in the end to make it look more real, a detail I really love on weapons. After painting all these parts I moved on to her double belt and made the lower parts from my wax covered flat string that I have given several members here to work with. This is the first time I painted the strap first as it was so detailed, then glued it in place. It did not go so well as the glue removed the paint so I had to touch up a few areas. Next time I will spray it with a sealer before I glue it if I have prepainted the strap. Next up was her arm bands made from the same material and the gold cylinders are actualy the plastic string painted gold, sealed then cut into tiny bits and glued onto her arm band. whshew, that was some tedious work and had to re do one side to get it right. Well I had put off repainting her face long enough and it is the final element so I jumped on it. I wanted to do some shading on her face as the mini bust is such a beautiful work of art. I'll have to say I am most proud of how it turned out and I learned a good bit doing it, going back and forth with different skin tones until the base was one color, the lips just a tone darker then those beautiful rosey cheeks.  Here she is for your review...


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0027-7.jpg)

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(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0019-7.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0020-4.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0021-7.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0014-8.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0013-7.jpg)



A big THANK YOU to Sithfire30 for sharing some screen captures from the game with me. I was about to pull my hair out getting accurate picture of Shae from the game. The majority of the references out there are of the mini bust and statue from GG but that is not the same gear you see in the game. Thanks Dayton!

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: RavenEye on October 16, 2011, 04:54:22 PM
Nice Mandirl (<Mando Girl. ;D ) So what POTC girl head is that? I would like to know to see if my Wally has one. Because that head is also perfect for a Etain Tur-Makin!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: Clonehead on October 16, 2011, 07:14:16 PM
that's a stunning piece of work, Mr Spry! I commend you for sticking to your guns on the helmet. It turned out nicely.

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: TheIRISH Rogue on October 16, 2011, 07:23:12 PM
 bbfet  WOW! That mando is awesome! I never would have thought of those parts!  Now I had an epiphany for my Fem Clone.  ()rr ()rr ()rr
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on October 16, 2011, 11:18:01 PM
L.E., that is, as far as I am concerned, one of your best customs.
Awesome indeed.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: M4K3R1 on October 16, 2011, 11:48:25 PM
Very glad you decided to finish her, as she turned out great, very accurate features and a perfect helmet. She is a hard one to make but i think you nailed it just right on this one.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: JediMindtrix on October 17, 2011, 05:09:19 PM
yeah,she's great.since i dont have the parts to even attempt to make her,i'm just hoping hasbro will do it for me,along with the rest of TOR guys(x'ing fingers).
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: Clonehead on October 17, 2011, 06:18:22 PM
On the front page, LE.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 17, 2011, 06:35:11 PM
Thanks so much guys! I am glad everyone thinks it is a close likeness to the character. I tried to pick up on all the small details of her armor and gear to hide the fact that the body parts are not accurate. The legs and arms are close so it all works together.

Orangepeace, She is the only female in the new Pirates of the Caribean line. Not sure of her name but she is not hard to find.

Clint, thanks buddy! I am proud of her in the end.

IrishRogue, cool, always glad to inspire/give ideas to others! Can't wait to see what you come up with.

Kurgan, wow, thanks my friend! I did put a lot into her. I was very happy with her face repaint. In all honesty I think this is my best face repaint to date as well.

M4k3R1, thanks man, that means a lot! The small details is what I love to concentrate on.

JediMindtrix, thank you, and yes this is an expensive figure to undertake. 2 Comic pack figures, Cad Bame and the POTC female for the head. Matt Tracker for the helmet, Concept Luke for the backpack, you could use any figures revolver plus some bits to make the gun, but you have to have all types of fodder to make the extra bits and soft goods belt. Shew, she was a lot of work!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: darthdaddy on October 18, 2011, 03:42:41 AM
Nice work L.E.!!  you totally nailed her likeness!! I love the head that you used for her.  Especially the color you used for her hair. 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: IMPURGE on October 18, 2011, 04:29:08 PM
whoa wth, that just blew my mind.  lots of piecese to put her together but Spry she is fantastic.  great great job.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: RavenEye on October 18, 2011, 06:10:14 PM
Quote from: LS
Orangepeace, She is the only female in the new Pirates of the Caribean line. Not sure of her name but she is not hard to find.

Thanks!  :)

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: Mr. Black on October 19, 2011, 02:26:12 PM
Looking sharp, Luke! Great effort in capturing her likeness. And that head is indeed nearly spot on, especially the look in her eyes!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on October 19, 2011, 02:36:39 PM
Excellent work indeed.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: TheIRISH Rogue on October 20, 2011, 08:12:38 AM
Do you have any customizing advice for how to take those Deena Shan pieces and coat them white?

 ()rr  I'm going to try and create a Fem Clone trooper and am having trouble with the paint. Any help would be awesome  ;D
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Post by: JediMerc on October 20, 2011, 02:12:09 PM
Awesome work, Spry!  I love the look of the Viszla character and the Trakker helmet works perfectly for this chica. 
Great work shaving down the helmet too; the metallic look really pops using a dry brushing after the black primer coat. 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 20, 2011, 02:37:37 PM
Thanks Brian! For that look on her hair I mixed 2 brush fulls of red with 1/2 brush full of brown. I loaded the brush and painted a napkin with 2 strokes to get rid of some paint then painted the raised areas of her hair leaving some of the original brown showing thru in the creases. At first it gace the hair an almost purple look so I dry brushed it with red and that gave the final look you see.

Incom, thanks man, I put everything I had into that face repaint!

Irish Rogue, I would suggest starting by scrubbing the parts with soap and water, then lightly sand with super fine grit sandpaper and dremel down the joints so the paint doesn't rub off. Next I would use model masters primer, it is gray, to cover all that blue and gold. That will give you a clean slate to paint white and it bonds to the figure really well. Then I would dilute the white with a drop of water or windex, since it is armor I would choose windex as it dries harder ad gives you a bit of a shine. Apply the white in 4-5 layers of thinned down paint, again I would use model masters. If you use folk art or apple barell I don't think you will be happy with the results. That many layers will be hard to keep it from clumping up and becoming chalky looking. Good luck!

Thanks JediMerc! I have worked a while to perfect that technique.
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Post by: lucasclones on October 20, 2011, 06:00:46 PM
LE, as you know I am working on her currently. Could you send me those screencaptures Dayton sent you? Lucasclones@gmail.com
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 20, 2011, 06:15:18 PM
Sure thing Chad.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 10-16 TOR Shae Vizla!
Post by: lucasclones on October 20, 2011, 06:26:31 PM
Sre thing Chad.
Cool thanks man! Dremel is dead so i guess I will work on her this weekend!
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 05, 2011, 06:28:23 PM
I have always wanted to make a Tweilik Mando. Today I am one step closer!

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0018-3.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0019-10.jpg)

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(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0022-9.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-05 Tweilik Mando Helmet!
Post by: hannsfartknocker on November 05, 2011, 06:43:42 PM
very cool awesome consept and amazing execution
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-05 Tweilik Mando Helmet!
Post by: RavenEye on November 05, 2011, 07:00:29 PM
I-LOVE-THIS-HELMET!!! Let's see it's a Rebel Twi'lek Helmet spliced with Mando helmet, correct?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-05 Tweilik Mando Helmet!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 05, 2011, 07:07:30 PM
Yea you nailed it Orange.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-05 Tweilik Mando Helmet!
Post by: DocOutlands on November 05, 2011, 07:08:20 PM
Genius.  Sheer genius.  Fabulous execution on all your recent posts (y'know, since like August).  That Shae is in-effing-CREDible, man!!  I knew Matt's helmet would do for her when I saw the first good shot of her in the TOR trailer.  Nice to see how you pulled it off.  Twi'lek Mando helmet - why didn't *I* see that??  Fantastic!
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Post by: spudafett on November 05, 2011, 08:14:11 PM
damn it luke, I've been wanting to do this exact helmet bash up ever since I saw the doc eris figure and I have yet to FIND one of her to do this! 

you've done an awesome job!  I love it! 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-05 Tweilik Mando Helmet!
Post by: Phatty on November 05, 2011, 09:01:45 PM
Freaking sweet, man!  Now you gotta get it to Clint so he can cast it!
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Post by: Clonehead on November 05, 2011, 09:20:20 PM
A copy of a copy is never a good idea as the second copy loses alot of detail. I'm assuming that I supplied the mando casting that makes up the front of this masterful creation.
That is just sweet looking, LE!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-05 Tweilik Mando Helmet!
Post by: botwt on November 06, 2011, 04:51:33 AM
Really nice job LS!  :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-05 Tweilik Mando Helmet!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 06, 2011, 06:11:15 AM
Thanks friends!

Clint, I ended up grabbing a stock Jango helmet for this when I remembered you cant make a cast from a cast. So she is fair game!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-05 Tweilik Mando Helmet!
Post by: Clonehead on November 06, 2011, 06:25:30 AM
Oh, that's even better then. I really need to get around to trying to cast a female mando chest plate one of these days.
On the front page, LE!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-05 Tweilik Mando Helmet!
Post by: Tamer on November 06, 2011, 09:28:29 AM
Wow, this looks awesome L.E. what a great helmet!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-05 Tweilik Mando Helmet!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 06, 2011, 01:07:12 PM
Cool helmet. It's very well done. Can't' wait to see the whole figure when finished.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-05 Tweilik Mando Helmet!
Post by: JediMindtrix on November 06, 2011, 03:51:32 PM
Thats a great helmet for a twi'lek mando.I was thinking of doing a Twi'lek bounty hunter,cause I noticed the twi'lek pilots head fits the mando girls neck so well.the only prob is the figures are both collection figures and not for customs,though if I could make that helmet myself it may be worth taking the two figures to make one awesome one,and that's the kind of sacrifice that i've had to make on a few customs,and might have to make again.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-05 Tweilik Mando Helmet!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 06, 2011, 06:41:25 PM
Thanks for the comments guys! JMtrix, go for it! I would love to see another version. I plan to sculpt leku on a joe head I have selected because of his expression and the head is already bald with the ears showing.

I am also in the process of working from Nate's description of future characters for Apocalypse. I have to stay a good bit ahead of Jules so I can have time to design, start to build and paint, see if it works then do what ever has to be done to fix and finish each figure. The Skraepers were easy for me, I felt like I knocked them out really quickly and didn't have to can and start over with anything. I am currently designing a new species that is humanoid and a desert dweller. I have run into several challenges that involved scraping my first figure, modifying a second into my Halloween contest entry, but now have settled into a new figure that seems to work. So I started painting and my idea didn't work and he looked like anorexic Hellboy! I decided if I could semi dry brush another color over top to tone it down I may not have to start over. It worked for the most part but I am going to quit looking at it and have a fresh look tomorrow and see what I think. Point being no matter how long you do this you still learn from mistakes all the time.
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Post by: jediwolf69 on November 06, 2011, 08:37:25 PM
Dude! The helmet looks bad a$$  bbfet, I just wish I could have gotten mine done but I've run out of parts. looks like great minds think alike.... ;D .


JW
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Post by: CaptainLux on November 08, 2011, 08:08:27 PM
Great helmet!
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Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on November 08, 2011, 10:42:36 PM
Saw it on facebook and it looks so awesome and super well done.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-05 Tweilik Mando Helmet!
Post by: Art deWhill on November 08, 2011, 11:26:40 PM
super cool idea/helmet!! extraordinary, I can see some wiking influence which is great!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-05 Tweilik Mando Helmet!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 09, 2011, 10:52:34 AM
Now we return to one of my favorite groups, Rogue Squadron from the comics. I am one step closer to having all of them in pilot and civilian attire. Here is young Jek Porkins right after he signed on to fight with the Rebels. I sanded his cheeks and jaw line down a bit to thin his face just a touch. I may adjust his head to sit lower and he looks a bit tall in the group shot, other than that I am pleased with him.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0009-9.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0006-7.jpg)

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Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-05 Tweilik Mando Helmet!
Post by: Thunder on November 09, 2011, 11:29:44 AM
He must of been Coruscants 24 hour bacon sale's customer!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-09 Young Jek Porkins!
Post by: darthdaddy on November 09, 2011, 12:06:20 PM
Love the Jek Porkins.  The group shot is really awesoMe.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-09 Young Jek Porkins!
Post by: JediMindtrix on November 09, 2011, 06:43:46 PM
Porkins has always been one of my fav's.Hasbro really needs to give that figure an upgrade.either way your custom of him is awesome,and the group shot looks fantastic.as always,superb job L.E.can't say enough good things about it.  ;D 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-09 Young Jek Porkins!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on November 09, 2011, 08:33:59 PM
He looks like an O-lineman. I like some of your smuggler type guys in here.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-09 Young Jek Porkins!
Post by: Art deWhill on November 10, 2011, 01:08:14 AM
great idea and figure :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-09 Young Jek Porkins!
Post by: Dirty Gloves on November 10, 2011, 02:22:35 PM
Diggin that Porkins man!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-09 Young Jek Porkins!
Post by: ghostskull18 on November 10, 2011, 02:50:04 PM
What body and head did you use for porkins? , AWESOME work by the way!  ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-09 Young Jek Porkins!
Post by: Tamer on November 10, 2011, 04:58:21 PM
Awesome Spry, on the front page.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-09 Young Jek Porkins!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 10, 2011, 06:13:49 PM
Glad you guys are liking Jek! I used GI Joe Heavy Duty from the ROC line. I sculpted his belly with Aves Fix-it, shortened his legs and re drilled the holes for the feet. Next I sanded his face to thin it up a bit and sanded the rest of the figure. Then I washed it and allowed to dry. Flat black base coat on everything the colors you see were added to get the desired effect and textures. After doing the the custom inspired by Art de Whill I have been thinking about texture more with my paint aps.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-09 Young Jek Porkins!
Post by: RavenEye on November 11, 2011, 03:41:58 PM
That's clever Spry! Like the group shot, cause he fits in perfect!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-09 Young Jek Porkins!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 18, 2011, 09:49:14 PM
Back to the Apocalypse project, the next challenge was to design a humanoid species for future chapters. This is a brief description of what I was working with to create this character.

Hajhti - the seemingly friendly inhabitants of a desert planet where winds are extreme. Although they use technology they are very tribal and have spiritual superstitions. They are a proud people who have little and live the bleakest of lives.




(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0003.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0001.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: RavenEye on November 18, 2011, 10:23:58 PM
Awesome!!! He so tall and skinny he fits the description you gave! Nice paint apps, looks like he has a lot of sunburn and peeling skin.
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Post by: ActionFigEmpire on November 18, 2011, 11:39:31 PM
Wow... the bottoms of his feet must be one big callous from walking on the hot sands and sharp rocks of the desert. This figure is amazing! You know how I feel about deserts and their creatures. Love the creepiness this guy has. A desert mystic, or shaman of the sandpeople kind of feeling. Bravo!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Art deWhill on November 19, 2011, 02:06:13 AM
another stunning figure - WOW. This whole project is mind blowing!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Darth Optimus on November 19, 2011, 08:47:51 AM
That desert-dweller is too cool!  I can almost sense that there is a darkness to him, or he shapeshifts into something eeeeviiill.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: JediMindtrix on November 19, 2011, 09:51:10 AM
some tribal tattoos would be cool on him L.E.,Im sure you could pull it off if that was something you wanted to do.
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Post by: spudafett on November 19, 2011, 10:11:59 AM
very cool LE.  I love everything about this guy.

He was made using an avatar figure right?

The skin tones look REALY good, I wish I could get painting flesh figured out.  any pointers?
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 19, 2011, 04:15:16 PM
Thanks guys, glad you like the character design.

Spud, the secret for flesh tones is thinning out the paint with water and applying it in 3-4 layers to get proper coverage. Although I did not do that with this figure. I achieved this look by starting with a grey primer coat followed with a mauve to reddish coat. I only applied 1 layer so some of the primer coat showed through. Then I applied a thin coat of leather applied kind of quick and sloppy. The final ingredient was drybrushing the entire figure in tan. Then I painted the details like his arm band.


That is an interesting idea Jedi Mindtrix! I shall ponder that one...


Thanks DO, that too is an interesting idea for the character.


Art, thanks buddy. Glad you had time to check out my work.


AFE, haha yea, the idea is that they are adapted to the planet so I agree their skin is very thick and coarse. Exactly the thought process I was trying to stir with the paint work.


Orange, thanks man. Glad to hear the design fits the character and his environment.
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Post by: CloneSniper78 on November 19, 2011, 08:28:40 PM
Totally blown away LE! I love everything about this guy. Your vision is great. All you need to do is weather up that staff.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: JediMerc on November 20, 2011, 04:49:50 AM
Your work on the Hajhti is fantastic.  The great thing about your customs is that one doesn't even need a story to figure out where these guys fit into the SW universe.  Your work instantly brings out a number of story lines in my mind that I could follow. 

Using minimal clothing, you achieved the wind-warped look quite well.  I love the tattered loin cloth...and is that the neck rags from the Han Solo (sandstorm) fig from a couple of years ago?

All in all, outstanding work!
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Post by: wraithnine on November 20, 2011, 05:32:56 AM
LE what can i say... you nailed it perfectly no figure could have fitted the description you gave me over skype better my friend .
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Post by: darthdaddy on November 20, 2011, 06:04:45 AM
Like I said the other night.  This guy is as awesome as it gets.  One super cool creation.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 20, 2011, 07:24:23 AM
Glad everyone can see how he will fit into our story arc. Tom, you are right and his staff was weathered yesterday. I also work on 2 more Hijhti and they are designed to be younger than this guy. He is an adult but not an elder so I am working on showing their age by how their skin looks. We will see if I can pull that off in my next post. Thanks so much for your interest in this project.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Silver Rider38 on November 21, 2011, 10:52:36 AM
That's a really cool custom! It has a certain creepiness about it that's so great. Not sure why, but I imagine one of those be really fast and have very sharp needle-like teeth.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 21, 2011, 04:08:10 PM
Well done. Excellent work on a great figure.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Clonehead on November 21, 2011, 06:43:02 PM
Simply amazing work, LE! I love the paintwork and am really liking that guy's headsculpt.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: JediMindtrix on November 21, 2011, 06:45:28 PM
like you said L.E.,he is tribal,so I figured they would do tattoos as a right of passage,or something.he kind of reminds me of dahlsim from street fighter.
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Post by: Psyclone on November 21, 2011, 07:32:14 PM
The Hajhti is very cool!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: YakFace on November 21, 2011, 08:13:48 PM
Okay so you totally got me on this figure, I was like wow thats awesome! Really like the overall vibe he is giving totally nailed the "alien" tribes man thing, my only suggestion would be to create your own staff. That Gungan staff is just to chubby looking and the detail is not as crisp as the figure so it kinda takes away IMO. Again this is really well done so hats off to ya!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 22, 2011, 07:54:20 AM
Thanks again for the comments guys. Someone asked if I used the Luke sandstorm shoulder wrap and the answer is yes. I just scuffed it up a bit and repainted it to give that tattered look. Yakface, good point and I agree. I have been looking at some parts for scratch building a weapon but nothing has come together for just the right look. I wanted to get a pic for Nate and Julian to see where I was at with him and he needed something so this is what I grabbed. I liked it at the moment and like it more since I repainted it. I am looking at other options still and the 2 I like are thinner.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 22, 2011, 10:26:13 AM
LE that's a wonderful piece of work, tribal and nomadic at the same time. He looks like he could have just stepped out of the pages of a Star Wars National Geographic!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: smeagol92055 on November 22, 2011, 12:46:31 PM
LE that's a wonderful piece of work, tribal and nomadic at the same time. He looks like he could have just stepped out of the pages of a Star Wars National Geographic!!

And now I want a subscription to Star Wars National Geographic.
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Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 22, 2011, 02:42:53 PM
Sign me up too!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: lucasclones on November 22, 2011, 06:21:26 PM
fantastic design and execution. What an original custom too!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: The Mandalorian on November 23, 2011, 07:07:22 AM
                 You are great.  Amazing twilek mando!  Hope you finish it. 8)   And don't skip this one and leave it. bbfet Kiddin'!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated Happy New Year with Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 01, 2012, 08:33:32 PM
Guys I have been sick and unmotivated for a while, I am glad to say I am feeling much better. I had planned some Christmas photos for you guys as I lit my new AT-AT but that time seems to have passed. Today was the first day at my desk in around a few weeks and I was able to finish the fourth Highti. So I have a group photo for you and individual pics will be soon to follow. Also a pic of some weaponry I made to replace the bulky stock weapons in previous shots.



Here is the only before shot I have.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0004-1.jpg)



Weaponry


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0022-1.jpg)



Group shot


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0044.jpg)


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-19 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: darthdaddy on January 01, 2012, 09:00:26 PM
Really cool update!!  Love the matriarch.  She's incredible!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-1 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 02, 2012, 07:49:16 AM
Thanks Brian! Let me shed some light on that figure you commented on.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0032.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0034-1.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0035-1.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0033-1.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0036.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0040.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0038.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-1 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: darthdaddy on January 02, 2012, 07:57:36 AM
Really cool.  Is that a modified Leonard Nimoy head?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-1 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: JediMerc on January 02, 2012, 09:18:42 AM
I love the details in his headdress: the bits and pieces you used and sculpted in here look fantastic.  Another amazing piece of work; definitely something that makes me aspire to do better in my custom work. 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-1 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on January 02, 2012, 09:22:07 AM
Simply amazing LE!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-1 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: sith_fire30 on January 02, 2012, 09:49:33 AM
Great work Luke! - the clan looks awesome and the paintwork works very well especially with the skin tones. The way the material is weatherd on the Chief - did you do that with a dremel? (sorry if the questions was already answered).
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-1 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: wraithnine on January 02, 2012, 09:52:57 AM
holy hell!  they all look superb mate
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-1 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on January 02, 2012, 10:03:50 AM
Wow!  Very Cool!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-1 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 02, 2012, 02:21:09 PM
Thanks for the warm responses guys. Glad everyone thinks they fit the bill for the desert planet we will see next in Star Wars Apocalypse.

Brian, yes, that is the "old Spock" head from the latest film.

Dayton, thanks so much! That is a huge compliment as I am really trying to get closer to your paint style. The next step is I need to buy a headset magnifying glass with light, never used one before. I used 4-5 different colors to achieve the various skin tones on all of these. Also dry brushed the last 2-3 colors to get that weathered look. You are correct, I used a dremel sanding wheel on the clothing to achieve that tattered look.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-2 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 02, 2012, 03:39:39 PM
Next up is a lighter skin tone Hijhti that comes with a custom made vibro sword.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0026-1.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0027.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0028.jpg)




Here is a young Hijhti featuring a custom Vibro Axe.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0023-1.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0025.jpg)




This guy you have seen before but now he has a custom long blaster.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0029.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0030-1.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0031.jpg)




Final group shot




(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0042-1.jpg)


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-1 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 02, 2012, 03:55:03 PM
LE, these figures are awesome, the faces look real, and I love the soft clothing. They will look wonderful in the story!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-1 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Clonehead on January 02, 2012, 04:02:43 PM
you have really put your heart into the details on these guys. Nice looking group, LE!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-2 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 03, 2012, 11:38:58 AM
Jules, thanks buddy! I am just interpreting Nate's awesome character descriptions so everyone should give him props too!

Clint you are exactly right and thanks for saying so. I enjoy creating these original characters more than anything.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-2 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: JediMindtrix on January 03, 2012, 12:14:32 PM
yeah these are supurb spry.love the shaman figure the best i think,he fits the part well.skintones are amazing.glad to see these original pieces on here.keep up the great work brother  ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-2 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Tamer on January 03, 2012, 06:25:50 PM
Wow, I really really like the long frames on these figures Spry. On the front page.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-2 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on January 03, 2012, 07:34:56 PM
Totally and I mean totally blown away. I can't wait to see them in the story!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-2 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on January 03, 2012, 07:42:56 PM
The figures are just incredible. Well done!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-2 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: hemble on January 03, 2012, 08:02:42 PM
Spry the creaftmasship one these figures are outstanding, you have really given them an amaizng nomadic feel to them and the paint apps are brillant.

Ron
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-2 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: M4K3R1 on January 04, 2012, 01:10:10 AM
These are excellent and look great!! I would not have guessed that was an avatar body, looking at the painted figures, but it worked perfectlly for the warriors. The paint apps are great. Well done.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-2 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: wraithnine on January 04, 2012, 06:04:57 AM
mate these are just superb!    top notch  my friend
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-2 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 04, 2012, 07:19:22 AM
Thanks again for the comments guys!

Tom and Yak face, thanks for letting me know the first round of weaponry didn't cut it. It pushed me to create these new weapons that I really think fits the bill.

Ron, what can I say, I am just trying to get closer to your level every day. Everyone here inspires me with their creativity but I am really trying to get closer to your and Dayton's painting style.


All that being said, I need to create one or two more of these guys. I have given up my Avatar collection other than 4 figures to make these. Does anyone have a Avatar figure they would feel compelled to donate for the cause? or we could work a trade? Help bring chapter 3 to life...Ship Yarders, you are my only hope!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-2 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Tamer on January 04, 2012, 09:19:07 AM
Ollies has Avatar figures for about three bucks a piece. If I get back in there I will see if they still have them.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-2 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 05, 2012, 06:28:53 AM
Thanks Shawn,my store dried up on Avatar figures right before Christmas. The first figure I posted of the Hijhti uses one of the Avatar human heads as well as the alien body.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-2 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: lucasclones on January 05, 2012, 08:46:14 AM
These guys are so cool and original. The paint jobs are phenomenal! Awesome work my man!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-2 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: KesselRunImports on January 06, 2012, 05:46:33 PM
Yeah! The Hajhti are looking awesome. Great job. Time for me to get to work on chapter 3...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-2 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on January 07, 2012, 09:56:12 AM
This Apocalypse story is quite interesting. It was a great place to start, because everything is new and different. 2 million years is a long time so nothing is the same. Can't wait for chapter three.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs Update 1-21 Big Update
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 21, 2012, 12:20:04 PM
Sorry it has been a while since I have posted anything in this section. I have been and still am on a mission to finish up many WIPs and several of them are Joe customs that have been on my bench almost 10 months. First up, and you may want to go back a page to refresh, I have another member of the resistance based in Stone Mountain GA and friend of Road Dog and Harley, Wry One. This is based on art from Wry One and you can see his work at Deviant Art if interested. I thought this character had a lot of appeal and I wondered if I could pull off his tattoos and that pacifier necklace. I still need to assemble his weapons so I may be back with a final photograph of him.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0028-1.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0026.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0027.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 1-21 Big Update
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 21, 2012, 12:49:01 PM
The next project that has been on my bench for way too long is my Cowboys and Indians customs. The main problem with these is having the right fodder as so many joes have knee pads and army style pouches sculpted to them. So I don't even have the fodder to complete all of these guys and is anyone is willing to trade some fodder they think will work for me I would be delighted.

What really got me in the mood to get these done is this bear I found at the thrift store. I repainted everything on him and I am very happy with how his mouth turned out. So here he is with my redesign of Spirit Iron Knife. New lower legs from the fodder bin and I sculpted the fringe to match the upper legs. Then gave him a repaint, he is still a WIP as I am not completely satisfied with him yet. I like the look but he still needs a few things I think.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0003.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0002-1.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0001-1.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0005-1.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0007-2.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0012-2.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0009-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-2 Star Wars Apocalypse!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 21, 2012, 01:58:16 PM
Thanks friends! I have made a new years resolution to finish all the WIP's covering my desk and in ziplock bags before I start a new project. So I ave been doing just that, Please check out the updates in my Diorama thread and some GI Joe customs in my "Other customs, scratch builds, etc" thread. I do have a few SW figures that I will get to along with at least 1 more Hijhti figure for Apocalypse. I got my cast parts order from Clint and started on a weapon right away. It will be a vibro blade with a long handle and here is a WIP shot.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0045.jpg)



Hope to have more soon!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-21 Star Wars Apocalypse Weaponry!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on January 21, 2012, 03:43:59 PM
I love the smell of scratch built weapons in the... well any time of day really! I scratch build all my major weapons now :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-21 Star Wars Apocalypse Weaponry!
Post by: RavenEye on January 21, 2012, 06:35:24 PM
Nice warrior tribe and I'm liking these custom built weapons.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-21 Star Wars Apocalypse Weaponry!
Post by: darthdaddy on January 22, 2012, 08:16:28 AM
Looking good L.E. !!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-21 Star Wars Apocalypse Weaponry!
Post by: Tamer on January 22, 2012, 08:26:59 AM
Cool deal. Time to get this update on the front page.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-21 Star Wars Apocalypse Weaponry!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 23, 2012, 06:36:09 AM
Thanks guys! Hey Tamer,any luck with finding any Avatar figures? I could use one male and one female.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-21 Star Wars Apocalypse Weaponry!
Post by: Clonehead on January 23, 2012, 11:44:40 AM
Oh yeah, I like the additions to the vibrio blade alreadyz
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-21 Star Wars Apocalypse Weaponry!
Post by: Tamer on January 23, 2012, 02:13:34 PM
Thanks guys! Hey Tamer,any luck with finding any Avatar figures? I could use one male and one female.

Spry, I haven't gotten out of the house in three days. We are iced in. We were planning on getting down there this weekend, but the weather scratched that plan. I do plan on looking when I get down there. I will try to pick up one of each.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-21 Star Wars Apocalypse Weaponry!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on January 23, 2012, 02:41:10 PM
cool weapons
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 1-21 Star Wars Apocalypse Weaponry!
Post by: JediMerc on January 23, 2012, 03:42:16 PM
Looking good; I love that blade staff that came with the Marvel Cable fig, maybe getting that involved in the Apocalypse storyline(?)...

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 1-21 Big Update
Post by: hemble on January 27, 2012, 03:56:02 PM
Spry you have done an amazing job on both figures mate well done indeed.

Ron
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 1-21 Big Update
Post by: Clonehead on January 29, 2012, 08:28:24 PM
Nice going, Spry! It's always nice to broaden your horizons.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 1-21 Big Update
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 30, 2012, 03:04:17 PM
Thanks Ron and Clint! I have done some more work on Spirit as well as working on some new ones so I hope to have some new pics soon.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 1-21 Big Update
Post by: wraithnine on January 30, 2012, 03:32:23 PM
WOAH! thats one mean lookin grizzly!   awesome work mate
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 1-21 Big Update
Post by: CloneSniper78 on February 01, 2012, 01:18:44 PM
More! More! I love your work LE.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 2-7 Big Update
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 07, 2012, 05:55:29 AM
Thanks so much for the kind words guys! Hey Tom, I have more! First up is the completed Wry One with all wis weaponry.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0032-1.jpg)



I also added a few bits to Spirit and painted his spear. I think he is done...


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0015.jpg)



Spirit brought me back to the days of my childhood. Playing cowboys and Indians with friends, playing Fort Apachee and things like that. So I decided to build a few Cowboys and Indians. I had a 10-12 inch General Custard figure that I loved when I was a kid and this is not a remake of him but a figure in his likeness I call, the General.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0017-1.jpg)



I had this awesome Golden Compass figure in my fodder bin for years and I used the head, hat and holster from it to make this veteran gunslinger.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0021-1.jpg)



The second gunslinger is still a WIP but here he is...


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0002.jpg)


I removed some holsters from a dollar store figure and hollowed them out for his pistols. Then I used a foamie for the back of the holster.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0030-1.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0031-1.jpg)



You have to have someone to run the Saloon so here is the bartender.

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0024-1.jpg)



Female bar keeper/damsel in distress, WIP.

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0007.jpg)


The young kid running around town getting into trouble, WIP.

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0023-1.jpg)


The Mexican Bandito, WIP.

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0008.jpg)


WIP of the Chief...

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0011.jpg)


The half Indian and half white man love child...

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0016.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 2-7 Big Update
Post by: CloneSniper78 on February 07, 2012, 09:07:50 AM
Very cool LE!!! I love the whole old west theme here. I grew up with the Lone Ranger and Tonto. Actually I think they were my first action figures as a kid. But anyways, your figures are coming along great. Are you gonna do a story/photonovlel with these guys? You need to come to Arizona and see some real old west cowboy towns like Tombstone.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 2-7 Big Update
Post by: Tamer on February 07, 2012, 10:19:29 AM
Wow, 89 pages worth of customs! Now that is awesome as is your new update LE. On the front page.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 1-21 Big Update
Post by: PackRatStudios on February 07, 2012, 12:05:18 PM
Uhhhh...Awesome...I JUST FOUND THIS SAME BEAR...at a thrift store...snatched it up!  figured I would do something with it!  HAha!


What really got me in the mood to get these done is this bear I found at the thrift store. I repainted everything on him and I am very happy with how his mouth turned out. So here he is with my redesign of Spirit Iron Knife. New lower legs from the fodder bin and I sculpted the fringe to match the upper legs. Then gave him a repaint, he is still a WIP as I am not completely satisfied with him yet. I like the look but he still needs a few things I think.

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/GI%20Joe/DSC_0003.jpg)

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 2-7 Big Update
Post by: botwt on February 07, 2012, 04:19:01 PM
Great customs...and love the sepia photo of Spirit and the bear! :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 2-7 Big Update
Post by: flaccideagle on February 07, 2012, 04:59:51 PM
WOW really loving the new stuff, great work there man (as always)!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 2-7 Big Update
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 07, 2012, 06:58:03 PM
Thanks guys! These figures from the wild west have been a challenge as far as finding the proper parts. So many of the Joe sculpts have huge pockets or an unknown piece of technology strapped to the leg. I lucked out and found some great fodder at TJ Maxx for cheap to get these parted out. No real plans for a story with these, I tend to just have whims to want to make odd things some times. I would love to travel to your neck of the desert Tom, our home is decorated in a south western style and we have collected some pottery and Indian weaponry and trinkets. My wife has several of the Indian Dolls in spots. Back to the customs, there was a stage coach and small diorama at TRU in December that would have been perfect for these guys. I just simply don't have room for anything like that. I need to put up 3 more shelves so I can display more of my custom vehicles and figures that I have.

Thanks BOTW! I like that effect for these guys too.

Pack Rat, that is awesome! Don't you just love thrift stores? and what is it with kids, or is it their parents, getting rid of so many great toys? Oh well, our gain!

Thanks Tamer! Also thanks for the merge! ;)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 2-7 Big Update
Post by: Tamer on February 08, 2012, 08:43:10 AM
 ;)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 2-7 Big Update
Post by: darthdaddy on February 08, 2012, 06:56:18 PM
Love this theme and it's development so far.  I had a concentration in Native American Studies in college so these are right up my alley.
Title: Re: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Other Customs 2-7 Big Update
Post by: Mungo Baobab on February 10, 2012, 03:10:54 PM
Great stuff. Extremely well done.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-7 Big Update
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 21, 2012, 02:27:49 PM
Hello everyone! Today I am checking in to let you know I have broken my new years resolution. Why do we make these resolutions anyway? The good news is I broke my no starting new WIP's resolution to start a commissioned figure. It involves a good bit of sculpting and I like to sculpt multiple things in one session so I worked on the Leku that will be under this helmet I made a while back.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0010-11.jpg)


Then I added some details to the armor of this Clone.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0039-3.jpg)


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0040.jpg)


and this picture is for Zed Hatch, my Robo Cop in 1/18 scale



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0041-3.jpg)




I was lucky enough to be the recipiant of a huge fodder donation from forum member Gwest! He is a great guy who needed to downsize his collection and wanted to donate whathe wasn't keeping to me for my custom work. Let me tell you it was a boat load of figures and parts! My son and I were blown away going thru the 2 boxes he sent! We sorted everything out and covered the floor in figures and spare parts, etc. The following Saturday evening we had a boil and pop kit bashing fest with all the Clone Wars figures along with a few bits we had. Below are the results...more WIP's!



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0017-6.jpg)



Back in a bit with individual shots...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-7 Big Update
Post by: botwt on February 21, 2012, 02:38:39 PM
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0010-11.jpg)

Wow, he is cool!!! Cannot wait to see how he turns out!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 21, 2012, 03:44:54 PM
Thanks botw!



WIP of an astromech


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0020-6.jpg)



WIP CW Lak Sivrac and random bounty hunter


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0022-10.jpg)



WIP Nikto


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0023-7.jpg)



WIP female


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0024-3.jpg)



WIP Pirate


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0026-9.jpg)



WIP Pirate


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0027-9.jpg)



WIP Pirate


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0028-4.jpg)



WIP Pirate


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0029-6.jpg)



WIP Smuggler


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0030-6.jpg)



WIP Pirate


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0031-7.jpg)



WIP Smuggler


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0032-6.jpg)



more to come...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: JediMindtrix on February 21, 2012, 03:45:21 PM
that's wicked Spry.he looks amazing,and i really can't wait to see this one done.still love that helmet.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: botwt on February 21, 2012, 05:26:08 PM
Wow, these look great!

Just curious, which head is on this Pirate?

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0031-7.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: darthdaddy on February 21, 2012, 05:44:21 PM
Super cool score.  Love these WIP pics.  Like everyone else, I can't wait to see these pieces when they are all done.
Title: Re: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: Mungo Baobab on February 21, 2012, 05:56:40 PM
Wow! So many great WIPS!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: Clonehead on February 21, 2012, 06:32:17 PM
ahh, new years resolutions are meant to be broken, LE. Looks like you have fodder for a good year or two to deal wiith now.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 21, 2012, 08:26:46 PM
HAHA! Yes I do Clint! I have also just parted out a figure I will paint and send back to Gwest.

Glad everyone likes these WIP pics! botwt, That head is from a Green Lantern figure I found at Walmart for $1.50!

Thanks JMTrix, I will be working on that along with the commission figure over the weekend.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: botwt on February 21, 2012, 08:30:52 PM
botwt, That head is from a Green Lantern figure I found at Walmart for $1.50!
Thanks mate! :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: YakFace on February 21, 2012, 08:31:57 PM
Very cool, lots of projects my friend and all I can say is you are very busy. Nice work can't wait to see what you finish first. Oh and what are you using to sculpt with? Fixit Sculpt?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: Tamer on February 22, 2012, 04:18:18 AM
What a great bunch of Alien Customs Spry! I have to admit that Twilek Mandalorian is my fav, but I really like them all. On the front page.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: RavenEye on February 22, 2012, 07:20:51 PM
Nice wips! I thought I was the only one with Robocop action figs. Of course I only own 2 and both are incomplete.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: sith_fire30 on February 23, 2012, 08:36:49 AM
WOW! What a great group of Works in Progress! It's always great to have several projects working at once- you never get bored!!! :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: CloneSniper78 on February 23, 2012, 12:32:03 PM
Love those CW kit bashes you got going. Can't wait to see them all painted up.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: wraithnine on February 23, 2012, 01:26:34 PM
lookin super minty fresh my friend
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 24, 2012, 06:16:37 AM
Thanks for the kind word guys! As far as what I am working on, there is a commission figure on my bench half way done. The customer asked me to keep it on the DL until he unveils it at his site. The Twelik is second priority, he now has a joe body I am moding and getting ready to prime. Third is the guy with the Embo head and Cad Bane hat. I let Jaxon pic what CW figure I should paint first.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 24, 2012, 08:44:32 AM
and now here are the rest of the WIP's...


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Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-24 Update with more WIP's!
Post by: Tamer on February 24, 2012, 09:11:51 AM
Wow, that Fisto with Trident just seems tough Spry. I don't think I have ever seen anyone but you outfit him with said weapon and that just makes perfect sense. Time to go to the front page. You are working on a ton of new figures!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-24 Update with more WIP's!
Post by: darthdaddy on February 24, 2012, 10:04:19 AM
Lookin good.  Really like the 1st red headed female.  Did you sculpt the hair.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-24 Update with more WIP's!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 24, 2012, 10:43:16 AM
Wow LE I thought I had a few customs on the go, this takes
The biscuit!!

Looking great, and I can't wait to seem them progress!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-24 Update with more WIP's!
Post by: JediMindtrix on February 24, 2012, 10:43:28 AM
awesome work spry.my fave so far has got to be the fisto,but they'll all look awesome when completed.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-24 Update with more WIP's!
Post by: botwt on February 24, 2012, 11:31:36 AM
#2 (the redhead) is very cool!  :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-24 Update with more WIP's!
Post by: lucasclones on February 24, 2012, 12:18:00 PM
Very nice WIP shots. Shawn is right Fisto looks tough with that trident! Cannot wait to see what these look like all done!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-21 Update
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on February 24, 2012, 07:28:38 PM
wooooa really really awesome work WIPĀ“s are amanzing canĀ“t wait to see the figure finished hey man I got a question the head of the redhair woman that you put in the Aurra SingĀ“s body looks familiar to me, could you tell me where do you get it please?  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-24 Update with more WIP's!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 24, 2012, 08:32:41 PM
Thanks guys! Glad everyone likes my head choice for the female bounty hunter. She was from the Zyber 9 line years ago, had it atleast 8 years. All of these will be repainted after minor mods. Each one will look very different from what you see here. I also want to fix up some new weaponry for them as I go.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-24 Update with more WIP's!
Post by: Darth Optimus on February 28, 2012, 08:53:49 PM
Awesome as always.  Cannot wait to see the finished works!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-24 Update with more WIP's!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 29, 2012, 09:46:19 AM
Thanks DO! I have the first 3 Pirates and Smugglers done! Posting this one pic on my lunch break and I will be beck later with individual shots of each character.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0025-8.jpg)


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: JediMerc on February 29, 2012, 04:24:07 PM
The Nautolan looks bad-***!!!  The color choices are really exactly what I would have in mind for pirates in the SW universe. 

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: botwt on February 29, 2012, 05:04:40 PM
Really awesome job!!
I think the Nikto is my favorite! :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on March 01, 2012, 07:02:31 AM
Very cool!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 01, 2012, 07:21:33 AM
Wow!!!!!!

They are all great LE, but the guy on the left just POPS off the page!! Fan-bloody-tastic :)

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: Tamer on March 01, 2012, 08:36:44 AM
Yepper, that Fisto Custom is probably my favorite of the lot too, but they are all nice L.E. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 01, 2012, 06:18:02 PM
Thanks friends! Here are some individual shots.


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Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: botwt on March 01, 2012, 09:32:42 PM
WOW! The Nikto and the Nautolan are stunning!  :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: Art deWhill on March 01, 2012, 11:46:21 PM
great bunch of pirats, love the mix of parts and colors!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: Tamer on March 02, 2012, 01:34:12 PM
Looking good there Spry. I don't know that Blue One is starting to edge out the Fisto one. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on March 02, 2012, 02:52:16 PM
Nice work! All three of those customs look awesome.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 02, 2012, 07:02:03 PM
Oh my good gosh, they look even more awesome in those new  pics LE! Really great work
Matey!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 02, 2012, 08:34:19 PM
Thanks guys! I am working on the astromech and a side kick that I didn't show in the WIP pics. I have also been working on some weaponry. I hate the soft plastic Hasbro uses for their weapons. In the first pic you can see their version at the top and the other two have been moded with styrene tube.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0004-9.jpg)



Now I have tried to match the paint and added a strap to one.



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So I came home to this today...



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Some of my favorite custom vehicles and figures came crashing down when the peg broke that holds the shelf on one side. Ewok mini battle wagon, Clone hover tank and all the crew, Hoth concept Tank, Norris Tretch and his swoop, Devarion and his swoop, more custom Mando's, OMG I don't want to look any more! but I have to see what is broke. The Ewok wagon is fine as are the critters inside, Clones lost some heads/neck nubs and their Tank lost both turrets. Hoth Tank lost the top turret. Lost a few side guns and greeblies off the swoops. Everything else made it thru the jump just fine! The big thing I am glad about is there was no paint loss from any of the vehicles! I think that is a testament to layering sealer on all of them and I suggest it to everyone from now on.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: botwt on March 02, 2012, 08:41:20 PM
Great job on fixing up those sniper rifles!!  :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: krztfr on March 03, 2012, 01:14:16 PM
Sucks about the self man...I did think the Pirate/Smuggler character you made out of Kit Fisto looked great as is before you painted it but the blue one is a nice change of pace
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: ghostskull18 on March 03, 2012, 03:10:53 PM
That sucks, Glad everything is basically ok though!, by the way what is that black ship in pic 4?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 04, 2012, 08:42:45 AM
Thanks guys. GS18 that vehicle is from the Tron line. I found it at discount for around $8 so I picked it up. Hope to do some mods on it one day. I hope to take some pics later today in my home made light box. I am also trying to learn how to set up my camera properly to get the best shots. I think the aperture was a bit high in my last shots so I plan to work on that. I have finished the astromech and a small critter that goes with him. Also started a new WIP from this cool dragon head I found at the thrift store, lots of sculpting on him and almost half way done with his paint.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: Tamer on March 04, 2012, 08:48:19 AM
Daggone, thats awful Spry! Glad to see that sealer prevented things from getting damaged.

Wow, love your weapon mods, time to go get that on the fp.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on March 04, 2012, 09:01:00 AM
the weapons are awesome
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: ghostskull18 on March 04, 2012, 09:54:16 AM
Thanks guys. GS18 that vehicle is from the Tron line. I found it at discount for around $8 so I picked it up. Hope to do some mods on it one day. I hope to take some pics later today in my home made light box. I am also trying to learn how to set up my camera properly to get the best shots. I think the aperture was a bit high in my last shots so I plan to work on that. I have finished the astromech and a small critter that goes with him. Also started a new WIP from this cool dragon head I found at the thrift store, lots of sculpting on him and almost half way done with his paint.

very cool!, thanks for telling me!  ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on March 04, 2012, 01:01:25 PM
I remember one earthquake we had.  I was afraid to look at my collection.  Yes, it was death and destruction.  Actually nothing broke but it was a clean up that allowed me to rearrange some things anyway.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: gwest on March 06, 2012, 07:12:35 PM
 You've been busy!  Looking at your WIPs, I hardly recognize any of the pieces.

Sorry to see your shelves fall a part.  Good luck fixing everything.

Is  that an Indy dio in 1 of the  pictures?  Could we see more of that?

Those rifle mods are stellar!!!!

Great work.

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 2-29 @ Pirates and a Smuggler!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 07, 2012, 07:13:39 AM
Thanks for the comments everyone! I have put all the broken pieces in a box to be worked on later. I am thinking I should get rid of that cabinet and put up wall shelves that will be more secure. The plastic brackets that hold the shelf are not that strong as I have had one break before a few years ago. That shelf held figures so nothing broke.


Thanks Greg! Almost every part for these customs came from your most generous donation! Here is a bit more for you. Oh yea the Indy diorama is one of Ron Hemblings and can be found at his site. I'll have to dig up the pics I took of it.

I have been doing a lot of sculpting this past week. Mostly on a commission figure that the customer does not want me to show any wip pics. They will be unveiled at his site when I send him the figure. It is not Star Wars but an original figure for a series he has created. I also sculpted an original character I have created for the Clone Wars Pirates series I am into right now. He is a rather odd creature but when I saw this dragon at the thrift store I thought his head could be perfect for a CW character.



Presenting Draggos Plundeen, a rather eccentric pirate and his side kick Specordae, also known as spec.




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I also made an astromech from a junker that is missing it's panels. Not sure who he will belong to yet but he does go along with these pirates. Jay, any ideas on a designation?


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Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 3-7 New Pirate and Astromech!
Post by: Tamer on March 07, 2012, 07:17:27 AM
Holy mother of (fill in your own expletive).

Spry I am dumbstruck.

Oh yeah, going to the front page.

just awesome.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 3-7 New Pirate and Astromech!
Post by: Tamer on March 07, 2012, 08:53:35 AM
Wow, forgot to scroll down and look at the new AM. He looks good too. I know one thing you either upgraded your camera or have these in a light both or something. Your pictures are flawless.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 3-7 New Pirate and Astromech!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 07, 2012, 12:43:26 PM
LE - I wish you could bottle some of your custom making awesomeness and mail it over to me in the UK! Brilliant work, paint and photos!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 3-7 New Pirate and Astromech!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 07, 2012, 04:26:20 PM
Shawn, thanks buddy! You are correct, Imade a light box that cost me nothing. One cardboard box, 2 desk lamps and steal some thin curtains from the wife, take pics and put them back!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 3-7 New Pirate and Astromech!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 07, 2012, 04:27:01 PM
WB, thanks for the kind words bro!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 3-7 New Pirate and Astromech!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on March 07, 2012, 04:34:30 PM
Well done Spry!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 3-7 New Pirate and Astromech!
Post by: botwt on March 07, 2012, 04:49:33 PM
They are really cool...love them both (and that tiny little bugger too)!! :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 3-7 New Pirate and Astromech!
Post by: wraithnine on March 07, 2012, 05:03:45 PM
love those customs especially the astro!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 3-7 New Pirate and Astromech!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on March 08, 2012, 10:00:20 PM
That little droid looks awesome.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 3-7 New Pirate and Astromech!
Post by: darthdaddy on March 11, 2012, 07:53:44 AM
That pirate is cool looking. So is the astro!  Love what you are creating with the new fodder.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 3-7 New Pirate and Astromech!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 12, 2012, 09:08:04 AM
Thanks so much for kind words guys! Should have some updates soon!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 3-7 New Pirate and Astromech!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 27, 2012, 06:51:25 PM
I have been doing some sculpting and painting so this next one took a bit longer than I originaly thought. I also got side tracked on this piece of fodder I found at the thrift store Friday. It was some sort of electronic Power Rangers thing and the outside of it is shaped like a small skiff about 4-5" long. I removed the battery pack then what would be the floor. I have made a new floor out of some scrap styrene so it will be really thin as the sides are a little short. I also had to cut out the top so figures would fit inside and sanded the whole thing down Friday evening. Long story short, when I can make time to take photos I should have a pretty decent update for you guys. Stay tuned...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 3-7 New Pirate and Astromech!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 01, 2012, 04:29:25 PM
Remember the Twilek Mando? I have switched out his arms to bulk him up a bit as he is pretty tall. He comes in a little over 4 inches, I like figures of varied heights.




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I am trying out skin tones and have settled on this one. Any input?


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Back to my CW Pirates and Smugglers, here is a pic of the sculpting stage.


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and here he is finished I just need to add his blasters.


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I have also switched out the heads on 2 of the previous WIPs.


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(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0002-13.jpg)


and a new Jedi, NPKB.


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Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-1 Pretty Decent Size Update!
Post by: JediMerc on April 01, 2012, 06:03:52 PM
The Mando is looking very good...I think the skin color is pretty close to perfect as is.  I'd probably go a bit darker, maybe mixing in some grey or another light wash over the skin tone you have (but that's just my preference).  I think I saw that you finished this helmet awhile back...a nice used metallic look, for sure. 

I'm really liking the pirate that uses the CW Obi-Wan head that you shaved down, used a couple of different arms for a varied look.  Looking very good so far!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-1 Pretty Decent Size Update!
Post by: Phatty on April 01, 2012, 06:22:28 PM
Definite improvement on your Twi'lek's arms, they really stand out well on him.  As for his skin tone, it is very rich, very vivid, and I like it!  I think I see a bit of darkening shading on his tentacles, but perhaps a little more?

As for the 2nd figure, your Smuggler, his chest guard looks great, but his legs look way too skinny.  He looks like he'll have a hard time getting around without falling on his face!  His upper legs need to be bulked out more, maybe his stance widened.

Great updates!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-1 Pretty Decent Size Update!
Post by: Darth Optimus on April 01, 2012, 08:35:20 PM
That Twi'lek Mando is awesome. I feel the need for tribal tats on the lekku, but that's just me. 
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-1 Pretty Decent Size Update!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on April 01, 2012, 11:58:43 PM
Loving the Twi'Lek my brother!!! Maybe give him red eyes? Half Chiss half Twi'lek?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-1 Pretty Decent Size Update!
Post by: Tamer on April 02, 2012, 09:12:57 AM
Wow, can you send this to Hasbro and tell em to make a thousand! Nice work. In the zone guy, in the zone. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-1 Pretty Decent Size Update!
Post by: Mr.Mandalore on April 02, 2012, 05:31:31 PM
AWSOME MANDO, has the same body upper body layout as one of my custom jedi and brings back great memories of making it. cant wait to see the finished product!!!!!!!!!!!!111 0/
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-1 Pretty Decent Size Update!
Post by: botwt on April 02, 2012, 07:52:24 PM
WOW, some really excellent pieces there!!
The bald Obi-Wan head...stunning! The Twi'Lek head and skintone are excellent!! Yeah, all of them are great!! :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-1 Pretty Decent Size Update!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on April 02, 2012, 09:42:44 PM
I dig the Twi'lek Mando!  What did you use for the lekku?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-1 Pretty Decent Size Update!
Post by: r1bb1t on April 03, 2012, 09:32:47 AM
L.E., love the update. Very difficult to pick a fav, with so many uber cool customs served up at once. Seriously dig all of 'em!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-1 Pretty Decent Size Update!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 03, 2012, 09:38:54 AM
LE - those are all coming along fantastically!! Love the bulked out arms on the Mando and the chaps are awesome too!

I can't believe that you have so many great figures all on the go at the same time!

regards

Ray
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-1 Pretty Decent Size Update!
Post by: wraithnine on April 03, 2012, 11:03:49 AM
LE as always your customs are superb my friend
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-1 Pretty Decent Size Update!
Post by: darthdaddy on April 04, 2012, 11:27:10 AM
KILLER UPDATE! Lots of nice pieces :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-1 Pretty Decent Size Update!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 06, 2012, 08:36:54 AM
Friends, I am overwhelmed by your replies, thanks for the kind words!

Ray, I have 20 plus figures in WIP stages at all times. I know it is insane but the fodder I find really drives my creativity. I'll see a odd head, get a idea straight away and have to put some parts together. He may or may not get painted over the next 6 or so months...

Barry, thanks for the love bro.

Jedi Menstral, thanks and I sculpted the Leku with fix it sculpt.

DO, I can see that, great idea!

Pat, thanks bro. I know what you are saying on my smuggler. Believe it or not I have already bulked them up a bit and agree I could have done more. I stopped as I still wanted him to fit in with CW figures that are a bit skinney.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-1 Pretty Decent Size Update!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 06, 2012, 02:45:55 PM
I think I am done parts swaping this time. I plan to paint him from here. Any input on color choices for his armor?


Sorry the first pic isn't that clear.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0009-13.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0010-12.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0011-9.jpg)


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-6 Update!
Post by: Mando Assasin on April 06, 2012, 06:17:42 PM
    I would say brown armor and grey suit or vise versa. :D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-6 Update!
Post by: botwt on April 06, 2012, 07:04:41 PM
That is going to look amazing when finished!! :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-6 Update!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on April 07, 2012, 10:03:07 AM
That looks great Spry, I can't wait to see your killer paint apps.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-6 Update!
Post by: lucasclones on April 07, 2012, 10:34:32 AM
Frontpaged!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-6 Update!
Post by: krztfr on April 07, 2012, 11:56:32 AM
Would love some copies of that helmet
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-6 Update!
Post by: Mr. Black on April 07, 2012, 01:21:58 PM
Man, that Twi'lek Mando is just plain awesome looking, Luke. Not only his outfit rocks, but the facial expression is all Mando. Colour scheme is your call, man, go wild, but maybe doing some research on Ryloth wouldn't hurt :D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-6 Update!
Post by: CHEWIE on April 07, 2012, 05:39:34 PM
Love the helmet... amazing work as always.

 ;)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-6 Update!
Post by: Tamer on April 07, 2012, 08:18:35 PM
Spry, I have seen a few Mandos as you well know. This one might just be my favorite and I really, really liked your Norris one. Awesome blend of parts that doesn't seem overpowering if that makes sense. I can't wait to see what paint scheme you go with.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-6 Update!
Post by: Phatty on April 08, 2012, 04:42:59 AM
I gotta be honest, I kind of like the colors he has already.  It give it that "culled together" look of a mercenary who has stolen pieces of armor along his career.  For whatever reason, those colors really look fitting, in my opinion.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-6 Update!
Post by: JediMerc on April 08, 2012, 06:33:58 AM
I gotta be honest, I kind of like the colors he has already.  It give it that "culled together" look of a mercenary who has stolen pieces of armor along his career.  For whatever reason, those colors really look fitting, in my opinion.

I agree that, in a way, the cobbled version kinda works.  The only change I might make is to the bright red shin plates, either dulling them down or changing to a more muted color.  Otherwise, looking good!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-6 Update!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 08, 2012, 09:00:14 AM
Thanks friends for all the kind words and suggestions!

Jedi Merc and Pat, I agree and am already planning for him to look like he has built up his armor over several years. I agree he looks cool now, but you know me, he willbe all black soon and I will build up the color on top of that.

Shawn, that is a huge compliment! Norris is my altime favorite Mando to date as well, that is why I went thru so many changes on this one. My new work has to come out as good or better than him.

Chewie! Thanks for poking your head in here and thanks for the compliment!

Remcoo, thanks my friend! I had 3 Zartan heads in my fodder bin and the idea hit, I need to sculpt some leku for a Mando!

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-6 Update!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 23, 2012, 04:07:54 AM
Sorry for the lack of updates, my work schedule is killing me right now. I got 2 hours in the lab yesterday and was able to get a bit of painting done. First I painted everything black to give me a base to build up color.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0024-6.jpg)



Next I dry brushed silver on the armor.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0025-10.jpg)



Then I built up some color on his gear.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0029-9.jpg)



I also filled in the open back side of his holster with plastic figure bubble. Looks much better without the blaster sticking out the back when you holster it.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0030-8.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-23 Update!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on April 23, 2012, 04:32:54 AM
Wow!  Amazing!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-23 Update!
Post by: Tamer on April 23, 2012, 05:34:41 AM
Wow L.E. this is really turning out so awesome. He could knock Tretch off the pinnacle of my favorite customs. I can't wait to get this on the fp today.

We missed you yesterday on the podcast. Its a busy time of year for you, but we definitely want to get you back on to talk customizing. Good stuff.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-23 Update!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on April 23, 2012, 09:12:24 AM
Awesome work LE! Can't wait to see more...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-23 Update!
Post by: JLaban4 on April 23, 2012, 09:59:24 AM
Awesome!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-23 Update!
Post by: Darth Optimus on April 23, 2012, 10:42:03 AM
Cool paint apps on the Twi'lek Mando!  Feels like he needs an equally awesome swoop or speeder bike.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-23 Update!
Post by: wraithnine on April 23, 2012, 10:43:54 AM
awesome work mate !  LE hits another home run!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-23 Update!
Post by: botwt on April 23, 2012, 02:49:46 PM
He is coming out wonderfully!! :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-23 Update!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 23, 2012, 03:37:27 PM
Thanks everyone!

Shawn, I too hate that I missed you and Chad Sunday.

Darth Optimus, I hear ya buddy. I have to agree, He should get his own swoop, someday.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-23 Update!
Post by: Stitch_Fett on April 24, 2012, 06:14:34 PM
you have inspired me to do more original Mandos, I can't wait to see it finished!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-23 Update!
Post by: r1bb1t on April 25, 2012, 04:01:56 PM
Totally agree about the swoop bike. That Mando is off the funkin chain! Uber cool, L.E..
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-23 Update!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 26, 2012, 01:48:49 PM
Thanks Stitch and Barry! Well, it rained me out of work for part of the day so I was able to add some color and am a bit closer to finishing this one. I also did some sculpting to bulk up his CW hands, more on that later.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0015-9.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-26 Update!
Post by: YakFace on April 26, 2012, 06:18:36 PM
Very cool update, I really love they way you are painting the red parts on the armor. Looks so good the way you have weathered it I mean Im really impressed with that! Sweet work can't wait to see your end product.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-26 Update!
Post by: lucasclones on April 27, 2012, 04:28:41 AM
So detailed. i am awed. I want to see those hands!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-26 Update!
Post by: botwt on April 27, 2012, 03:34:46 PM
Outstanding work on this one mate...he is awesome!! :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-26 Update!
Post by: krztfr on April 27, 2012, 03:46:28 PM
Looks awesome really want that helmet....now whens next time for an update with sailbarge?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-26 Update!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on April 27, 2012, 08:50:09 PM
That's one of the most intimidating pic I've seen in a while.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-26 Update!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 28, 2012, 02:22:18 AM
Dude that is a piece of art!! LOVE it :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-26 Update!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 28, 2012, 04:44:55 AM
Thanks again guys!

Ray, thanks so much, just what I strive for with each new creation.

JM, just the reaction I was hoping for!

krztfr, thanks and not sure about the Sail Barge. My work schedule has not permitted time to work on it in a while.

Chad, thanks buddy. The hands were just bulked up a bit with thicker armor on the top.

Yak, thanks so much. I do go all out on the weathering for figures like this one. As for the finished product, I just need to add a few details and tackle painting his eyes, something I suck at!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker Customs Updated 11-09 Young Jek Porkins!
Post by: DocOutlands on April 28, 2012, 08:39:53 AM

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Apocalypse/DSC_0003.jpg)

What head is this, Spry?  Looks like it could be used for either Daniel Craig or Ed Harris characters...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-26 Update!
Post by: r1bb1t on April 29, 2012, 09:33:55 PM
Dude, that Mando is freakin 'I gotta where a surgeon's mask on my face just looking at the pic' SICK! I swear, you won't quit until all of my bowels have been completely evacuated.
I don't know if you've ever seen 'How I Met Your Mother' (CBS sitcom), but I must say that this is Legend.....wait for it.... Dary! Kick axe, bro.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-26 Update!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 30, 2012, 04:44:38 AM
Thanks Doc! That head is from the Avatar line and he was one of the military guys.

haha, thanks Barry! I do try to give the "full effect!"
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-26 Update!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on April 30, 2012, 09:10:45 AM
I love that custom "desert person". What ever happened to that story you guys were working on? Star Wars Apocalypse I believe.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-26 Update!
Post by: Mando Assasin on April 30, 2012, 01:56:38 PM
I can not wait to see the completed fig this is going to be a fantastic 1. 0///// 0/ see chewies excited too!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-26 Update!
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on April 30, 2012, 05:43:59 PM
Man that mando is sweet. You didn't happen to cast any od these did ya?
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 09, 2012, 07:36:51 AM
Sorry guys, no casts of this helmet were made. The good news is...I got up early this morning and finished this figure and shot some quick photos!


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0008-10.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0009-14.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0011-10.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0010-13.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0018-6.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0012-9.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0016-9.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0021-15.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0022-14.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0028-7.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0023-11.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0025-11.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0026-12.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 4-26 Update!
Post by: darthdaddy on May 09, 2012, 07:48:18 AM
This guy is awesome! He's the total package.  Great sculpting, parts modification and paint apps.  Love it!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: Tamer on May 09, 2012, 08:56:12 AM
Wow, Spry. All I can say is my comments are on the front page. Easily among one of your best and that is saying something.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: Darth Optimus on May 09, 2012, 09:35:49 AM
It's almost unfair to the rest of us how incredibly awesome this Mando is. Outstanding.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: Mando Assasin on May 09, 2012, 12:05:15 PM
WOW! This is unspeakably AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From the eyes all the way to the weathering, THIS IS PHENOMENAL!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on May 09, 2012, 12:32:11 PM
This guy has Sprywalker written all over him. Which means he is awesome. Great job LE.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on May 09, 2012, 02:58:50 PM
Stellar work as usual Spry! You have a knack for cohesion that is very hard to come by. That is to say every piece of your figures, even those wearing piece-meal armor, fits and works as a whole! Bravo!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: YakFace on May 09, 2012, 03:30:25 PM
Great job on this guy! Amazing paint work. :o
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 09, 2012, 04:27:36 PM
WOW! What an amazing custom.

The scupting is really clever and all of the little details look superb! A really imaginative take on the Mando theme.

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: botwt on May 09, 2012, 06:37:25 PM
Brilliant figure...simply brilliant!! :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on May 09, 2012, 08:32:22 PM
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: DocOutlands on May 10, 2012, 04:05:52 AM
Can't say anything that hasn't already been said.  Fan-freekin-tastic!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: BL4CK5H33P on May 10, 2012, 11:26:19 AM
That Twi'lek Mando is just STELLAR!!! Saw some of the WiP on it & U definitely delivered the goods!!!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: r1bb1t on May 10, 2012, 12:42:08 PM
FIGURE OF THE FREAKIN' YEAR!
Nuff said.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: JediMerc on May 10, 2012, 03:32:14 PM
The armor bits and paint apps are, of course, top-notch, but what you did modifying the Zartan head into that Twi'ilek thug is outstanding.  Simply outstanding!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 10, 2012, 05:59:56 PM
Thanks so much friends! You guys are too kind, but glad everyone likes him. As usual I suck at coming up with names so if anyone has some ideas throw them at me.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: clone10 on May 10, 2012, 08:22:24 PM
Amazing
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: JediMerc on May 12, 2012, 12:31:19 PM
Thanks so much friends! You guys are too kind, but glad everyone likes him. As usual I suck at coming up with names so if anyone has some ideas throw them at me.

For some reason, the name "Tarn Demes" (or something similar) jumped out of me right as I read your post...
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: Mando Assasin on May 12, 2012, 02:04:50 PM
I love love love love love love love love love love love love love that custom! :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-9 Twi'lek Mando!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 14, 2012, 06:18:13 AM
Thanks again friends! Jedi Merc, that is an interesting name for sure. Let's see if anyone else has a suggestion before I decide.

My current tangent seems to be cool aliens that need to be made in to bounty hunters. I have a few heads set aside for several figures in this series. The first one I wanted to work on after the Twilek is this handsome fellow.



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0003-15.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0001-13.jpg)




I also started this helmet mod a while back and never took a pic or finished it. I need to do some sculpting on it to fill the gaps and may add a light.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0002-14.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0014-12.jpg)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-14 New WIP's!
Post by: Tamer on May 14, 2012, 06:55:14 AM
Wow L.E. I like that first one a lot. I could see him being part of the Executor Group going after Han. On the front page.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-14 New WIP's!
Post by: botwt on May 14, 2012, 04:10:24 PM
Wow, that guy very cool!!  :o
Also liking how that Mandalorian helmet is coming on!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-14 New WIP's!
Post by: ghostskull18 on May 14, 2012, 04:11:22 PM
Very cool!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-14 New WIP's!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 14, 2012, 06:50:05 PM
Thanks guys. I plan to repaint the head and mainly do washes and match the grey strapping with other bits I am adding. I decided I didn't like the green pouch you see on his chest so I may switch it for a holster and blaster. I liked this base figure enough to keep this one quick and simple. I thought about doing some sculpting on the sides of his helmet but after looking at the pics I will just repaint it.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-14 New WIP's!
Post by: clone10 on May 14, 2012, 07:38:19 PM
cool wips man
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-14 New WIP's!
Post by: lucasclones on May 15, 2012, 05:34:02 PM
All are looking rockin LE I can't wait to see them all painted up in your style!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-14 New WIP's!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on May 16, 2012, 04:11:05 PM
Sweet.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-14 New WIP's!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 17, 2012, 01:23:44 PM
I am happy to report that I have been able to work on a few things as it has been raining a lot and that keeps me from working all the time. Now, the question is what to show first? hmmm...

Here is my "Devil Man" bounty hunter.




(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0013-11.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0011-11.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0009-15.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0008-11.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0007-14.jpg)



and someone mentioned that my Twilek Mando needed a swoop bike...



(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Custom%20Vehicles/DSC_0024-7.jpg)




WIP images in my custom vehicles thread.


Thanks for tuning in.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-14 New WIP's!
Post by: Mando Assasin on May 17, 2012, 01:34:14 PM
WOW! These are some great pieces! I especially like the "Devil Man" and his gun is just fantastic! Great work!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-14 New WIP's!
Post by: BL4CK5H33P on May 17, 2012, 01:39:53 PM
"Devilman" looks GOOD!!! Didn't want 2 say anyting in the WiP thread - I'm glad U seated those lower arms further N2 the upper arm sockets... Great custom - now on2 the vehicle thread!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-17 "Devil Man, Devil Man!
Post by: darthdaddy on May 17, 2012, 02:48:43 PM
The bounty hunter looks great.  The vehicle you are doing for the mando twi-lek reads off the charts! I want one....mando included.  This may be my favorite custom of yours now.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-17 "Devil Man, Devil Man!
Post by: Darth Optimus on May 17, 2012, 05:12:30 PM
The Devil Man is too cool. I am a fan of that head sculpt...it would make an awesome old skool cyclops. And the Mando swoop thing may have been me, LOL. "Moar swoops, plz" seems like something I'd ask.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-17 "Devil Man, Devil Man!
Post by: botwt on May 17, 2012, 05:15:46 PM
Loving the "Devil Man" bounty hunter!! :)
The weathering on the swoopbike's paint looks excellent!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-17 "Devil Man, Devil Man!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on May 17, 2012, 05:30:31 PM
Reminds me of that Rob Zombie song! Awesome work! I was just about to use an Advozse head for a Jedi character. Great minds... eh? Really loving the work you've been doing lately on these mercs and mandos! Heck I've always loved your work :D
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-17 "Devil Man, Devil Man!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 18, 2012, 04:03:10 PM
Thanks so much guys! I knew someone would get the song reference, and should have known it would be you Sam! I hope everyone has enjoyed this thread I think this may be a good point to lock this one down and start another. Stay tuned and feel free to comment or ask questions untill I start a new thread.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-17 "Devil Man, Devil Man!
Post by: Mr. Black on May 19, 2012, 01:28:25 AM
Ha, I immediately had Super Charger Heaven in my head when I saw your updated title. I expected to see a Villie headsculpt, but this one's just as cool (or hot...) and imho a tad more of an original choice. As always, great paint apps and design.

Saw the swoop on Facebook.... wow. Again you found an excellent base vehicle that fits perfectly in the SW verse. I'm already thinking of buying a couple of those Halo Ghosts   :D Could look very cool as some sort of authority patrol speeder too....

Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 5-17 "Devil Man, Devil Man!
Post by: Tamer on May 20, 2012, 08:27:27 AM
Very nice Spry, I like the look of Devil man. Back on the fp.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 6-17 Ishi Tib Rebel!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 17, 2012, 03:50:45 PM
Thanks guys, and Remco I can't wait to see what you do with the Ghost!

Here is a Ishi Tib Rebel That has been on my bench for a long time. I painted the lower body a while back and just finiahed the rest this weekend. I have had this head cast for over 10 years and just now using it.




(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0026-13.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0030-9.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0033-7.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0029-10.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0035-3.jpg)




This is my version of the vintage Endor Rebel Trooper


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0036-3.jpg)



Next up, my next Mando Helmet mod. This is just the begining, I have a good bit of sculpting to do now. Well, I have started that as well but not ready for pics yet.


(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0039-4.jpg)

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/SprywalkerRanch/Star%20Wars%20Custom%20Figures/DSC_0040-1.jpg)


Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 6-17 2 Rebels and a new helmet mod!
Post by: botwt on June 17, 2012, 04:09:34 PM
That helmet is excellent! :)
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 6-17 2 Rebels and a new helmet mod!
Post by: Darth Optimus on June 17, 2012, 04:40:19 PM
I haz a request!  Plz do a Trando Mando helmet. And make lots of copies. Thank you.

Seriously tho, these new helmet mods are really well done, as are your figures.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 6-17 2 Rebels and a new helmet mod!
Post by: BL4CK5H33P on June 17, 2012, 09:13:50 PM
These R off the charts good... I like the 1st 2 & that helm is lookin' sweet!
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 6-17 2 Rebels and a new helmet mod!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 18, 2012, 05:19:29 AM
Thanks guys! Hmm...a Trandoshan helmet you say...interesting idea.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 6-17 2 Rebels and a new helmet mod!
Post by: Tamer on June 18, 2012, 06:28:29 AM
Wow love that Ishi Tib Rebel. Heck I like all the new additions and that Mando Helmet is gonna be awesome! On the fp.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 6-17 2 Rebels and a new helmet mod!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on June 18, 2012, 07:33:03 AM
Great Job!!!! Anything with episode IV  especially the Cantina patrons/bounty hunters are my favorites and you have an awesome bunch there again great job
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 6-17 2 Rebels and a new helmet mod!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on June 18, 2012, 08:41:56 AM
Awesome stuff as always. That Ishi Tib Rebel is awesome.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 6-17 2 Rebels and a new helmet mod!
Post by: wheeljack on June 19, 2012, 06:35:45 AM
Very cool!!! really like the head on the green allien.
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 6-17 2 Rebels and a new helmet mod!
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on June 20, 2012, 05:49:32 AM
amanzing customs great painting looks, I canĀ“t wait to see the new mandalorian helmet  DH bbfet ()rr
Title: Re: Luke Sprywalker's Custom Action Figures 6-17 2 Rebels and a new helmet mod!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 20, 2012, 02:50:30 PM
Thanks for the kind words guys. My thread has hit 100 pages so it is time to lock this thread down and start a new one. Thanks to everyone for the support over the years!