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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Figures => Topic started by: hangarbay94 on October 19, 2009, 11:57:08 PM

Title: Hangarbay94's Customs - V.I.N.C.E.N.T - The Black Hole....
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 19, 2009, 11:57:08 PM: Can you belive that this is my 1st Custom Figures post EVER!

Last night I found myself with nothing to do so I decided to try my hand at Customising. I had a couple of odd Stormtroopers lying aroud and so these are Imperial Ground Troops (Circa Ep4 minus 5years).

As "Bessie" my Imperial Troop carrier was destroyed at the end of the Darkchild she's been lying around just waiting to be re-customised. I'm going to enter the custom in Spudafetts Vehicle Competition and I wanted some troops to go with her.

So here is my 1st attempt at customising, these are work in progress images and the figures still need painting. So far I've got 2 heavy weapons ground troops, a large destroyer droid, a mobile sentry gun and a FieldCommand Unit.

I hope you approve!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/4027820580_d34a54cdfb_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2761/4027066187_5c705760ec_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/4027067407_7d7c069a6a_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: wraithnine on October 20, 2009, 02:40:15 AM: from tiny acorns grow........ jules they're a great start mate ! and if you want a couple more POTF stormies i can oblige mate.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: TheCloneCommander on October 20, 2009, 03:42:47 AM: i think every one want to get rid of there POTF stormies dont they? lol

welcome to the custom Figures Thread Jules.... a great start mate a repaint would'nt go astray on em'
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Clonehead on October 20, 2009, 04:25:35 AM: Nice work, Jules! Welcome to the custom figures thread! Now let's see some more shots of Bessie and that destroyer droid.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 20, 2009, 04:33:01 AM: A repaint is going to be done over the next couple of days,... watch this space.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 20, 2009, 04:34:10 AM: Clonehead, I didn't post those images here as this is striclty a figures forum. (Your rules)...

I've posted those images in the vehicle section.

I'm a good boy!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: StenHunter on October 20, 2009, 06:14:49 AM: looking good jules! Keep up the great work.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: spudafett on October 20, 2009, 07:38:42 AM: what!?!?> hangarbay is customizing and I'm photoshopping... The world must be ending!
lol

man these look great. I love the added range finders and little greeblies. We definately need to see these guys from the back.

My only suggestion is the same as everyone else's. Repaint those guys, especially their rangefinder's and antenaes.

POTF stormtroopers should be set aside in a new class of their own and given a special designation... maybe we should call them ASETs. Advanced Steroid Enhanced Troopers!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 20, 2009, 08:59:15 AM: Dudes, I AM GOING TO PAINT THEM....the imagea above are WIP images and are pre painting! ......long Sigh..... ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: DocOutlands on October 20, 2009, 09:17:25 AM: LOL

Great-looking project, Jules! Looking forward to seeing it as it progresses!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: DS-61-2 on October 20, 2009, 10:47:36 AM: Hmm... after careful review of your pics I have to say I am utterly IMPRESSED!! Stormies, AT-ST Driver, Imperial Troop Transport I LOVE it though I may be a little biased lol, can't wait to see the finished product Jules.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 20, 2009, 11:42:58 AM: YES! Great to see you here Jules and thanks for these WIP pics. Can't wait to see the next stage...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: narceron on October 20, 2009, 11:52:03 AM: I also want to start photoshopping, HB has gotten everyoen excited about it, much like clint and the casting, :)

I still have not ordered new silicone, :(

Great looking vehicle. I hate those figs, but its nice that y0u are giving them some love. I just really hate POTF era, :( Even though its what got me back into toys.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: SithLord229 on October 20, 2009, 01:23:19 PM: I gotta agree with Trev on this one Jules, you should try your hand at repainting those figures, giving them some character.
They are brilliant first attempts mate. Well done, as Jay said, we all have to start somewhere...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 20, 2009, 02:51:19 PM: Sith Lord

I AM GOING TO PAINT THEM (MASSIVE SIGH!)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: SithLord229 on October 20, 2009, 03:10:39 PM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on October 20, 2009, 02:51:19 PM
Sith Lord

I AM GOING TO PAINT THEM (MASSIVE SIGH!)

Awfully sorry mate, thats what happens when you scan read something. Woops!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 20, 2009, 03:18:33 PM: Yea, I know. I love everyone here but most people just don't take the time to read...

There are so many posts on every forum asking questions about something that was explained 5 or 6 posts back.
Not opening a can of hater aid just saying...read the posts before you comment...pretty please.

Thank you
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: spudafett on October 20, 2009, 04:01:56 PM: I think it happens to all of us sometimes luke...

HB I wasn't trying to state the obvious about painting them, rather just confirming that they are great figures and that the only thing I saw they needed was something you were already going to do! ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: DocOutlands on October 20, 2009, 05:12:39 PM: I'd just like to say the whole thing gave me a really good laugh. Twice.

Thanks! ("hater-ade"?!? priceless!!)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: TheCloneCommander on October 20, 2009, 05:29:14 PM: ROFLMAO

jules i'm so sorry i said anything..... it too also made me laugh at all the replies about it.... arrrr what a great start to the day thank you guys lol
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 20, 2009, 06:33:03 PM: Guys I'm glad I've given you all something to laugh about....

Seriously, do you think I'd leave a figure unpainted?....Moi of all people?

oh ye of little faith!

(now where did I leave my brush) :o
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Clonehead on October 20, 2009, 07:23:19 PM: Jules, I have complete faith in you and hope that we haven't pressured you in any way. "guys, he could photoedit a paintjob onto his figures and we wouldn't be able to tell the difference."
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: DocOutlands on October 20, 2009, 09:29:23 PM: I was wondering when someone would point that out, Clint! ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: spudafett on October 21, 2009, 08:29:31 AM: lol... so if we all of a sudden see 20 variations of the same figure we know how he accomplished it so fast! ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 21, 2009, 08:31:19 AM: Ok guys, guess what! yes, I'VE PAINTED MY CUSTOMS!

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/4032372628_cdd919f408_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3524/4031623199_7b8ea447a7_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/4031625429_f04886c922_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: SithLord229 on October 21, 2009, 09:25:39 AM: The Stormtroopers look awesome mate!
Great job!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Tamer on October 21, 2009, 09:38:17 AM: They look great Jules, I just had to fp em!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: spudafett on October 21, 2009, 10:05:49 AM: the weathering on the ship is perfect. I know this is your figure thread but I can't focus on the figures for the awesome ship in the background!

the figures look great too though, love the weathering.

could you get a shot of the more modern storm trooper in front of a less busy background so we could see his greeblie details? or a shot of his back?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 21, 2009, 11:27:46 AM: Great to see these painted jules! I agree with Spud they look good but that awesome vehicle is stealing the show. I like the greebies you added and nice weathering on the troops.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Mr. Black on October 21, 2009, 01:58:26 PM: Hey, great going Jules! I really like the accessories on those STs and the paint apps look pretty darn good! Which paints did you use?

I see you've found another vintage Troop Transport and modified it. Great going, again, just like you did with Bessy!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Clonehead on October 21, 2009, 03:16:09 PM: Good job Jules! Your figures turned out great!
The vehicle is kicken, also. I'm like Spud and want a close up and back shot of one of those troopers.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: TheCloneCommander on October 21, 2009, 05:16:44 PM: Great Job Jules, i love the weathering on them stormies mate, i really like the out door photos it gives them more life....
some very nice lighting in those shots too mate awesome job all round but that's what we expect from you Jules nothing but great work and attention to detail
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 22, 2009, 05:43:54 PM: Guys sorry I've not shown you the back of the troops or the greeblys, but I will, just as soon as I've fnished the rest of the squad.

Here are a couple more shots of my men along with their support vehicles. For more images of the vehicles please go to the custom vehicles forum....

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4035392507_877264b976_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/4035397117_9593a27115_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: DS-61-2 on October 23, 2009, 08:57:05 PM: Simply amazing I cant get enough of this squad or the vehicles and equipment fantastic. smtie
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: wraithnine on October 24, 2009, 02:55:21 AM: hey i spy R2-R37 you managed to pinch it when you son wasn't looking ..lol
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 24, 2009, 03:35:53 AM: W9 I was wondering when you'd notice! I'm in there as well, the figure version of me anyhow.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: wraithnine on October 24, 2009, 05:01:30 AM: oh yeah!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: night force cynic on October 24, 2009, 05:59:00 AM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on October 22, 2009, 05:43:54 PM

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/4035397117_9593a27115_b.jpg)
that is an amazing display.

post that shot in higher resolution, it deserves to be seen in bigger glory!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on October 24, 2009, 06:16:00 AM: I agree. The setting is amazing. Did you customize the front of that vehicle, Jules?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: DocOutlands on October 24, 2009, 08:17:21 AM: Jules, you are amazing! That 'Bay-shot is GORGEOUS!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Clonehead on October 24, 2009, 04:58:28 PM: Awesome, Jules! It's stuff like this that make me proud to be a shipyarder.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: DS-61-2 on October 25, 2009, 09:02:19 AM: All you need is a MTV-7, and a ISP-6 and that squad would be complete, Mini-Rig wise. I have said it before Jules but simply amazing work anything Empire is awesome in my book,
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Reconsgt on October 25, 2009, 09:12:05 AM: I also just want to add on the hanger deck pic, you do a great job on lighting the photos so it really gives it a realistic quality, one thing I struggle on is getting the lighting right, this one really casts the right look and feel to it.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: dana.raye.smith on October 25, 2009, 09:23:48 AM: Simply Amazing. Nice Bay shot with the gang.
Green.... I am green .... envious and jealous....
Great work, and the teeth were always my favorite design to augment an already mean looking vehicle.
Even the steroid trooper looks great.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 26, 2009, 04:15:19 PM: Ok, I've finished my Imperial Elite Corp....I've added one more Imp grunt and a Seargent.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/4048345504_babea07dac_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/4047605361_c208f2d339_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: r1bb1t on October 26, 2009, 04:29:49 PM: Your Imperial Elite Corp looks wonderful, and when combined with your sweet photo shop skills...Superb!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Clonehead on October 26, 2009, 04:47:06 PM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on October 26, 2009, 04:15:19 PM
Ok, I've finished my Imperial Elite Corp....I've added one more Imp grunt and a Seargent.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/4048345504_babea07dac_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/4047605361_c208f2d339_b.jpg)
I like the new grunt, buddy. These shots are fantastic.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: DS-61-2 on October 26, 2009, 08:56:23 PM: :'( Awesome, looks fantastic Jules kinda reminds me of this only WAY BETTER!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: XizorsVirago on October 27, 2009, 12:04:49 AM: Nice work, Jules! You've got a great little empire going on there, nice work making those POtF figures blend in so well with the rest of them... also, that little tank thingie (with the teeth in the last picture) is awesome! That one mini-rig on the far right of the 2nd pic of the 3rd page looks really sweet! The destroyer droid makes me a bit sad though (I hate seeing those guys chopped up!), but the end result is pretty cool, the head on the other mini rig looks like a mean claw or something for that little tank. Good work!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 27, 2009, 12:54:26 AM: Thanks guys fir your great comments, these are my 1s set of customs and I'vereally enjoyed the change, I'll stay away from clones though as there are already some 1st class customisers here.

Next it's Darkchild after a bit more Hangarbaying and a small project for the Yards.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: JTrooper on October 27, 2009, 09:55:26 AM: Simply awesome Jules my stuff doesn't even come close to yours I wish I could get mystuff to look like that. I need you to come over the pond and take some picture of my stuff. Just awesome
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: wraithnine on October 27, 2009, 12:06:19 PM: dude i'm totally loving this it looks cool
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: narceron on October 27, 2009, 12:19:54 PM: sorry, recovering from minor trauma after dropping the floor after that first shot.

Fantastic, man, fantastic.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: StenHunter on October 27, 2009, 03:20:52 PM: So many great vehicles.. can't contain myself!!! Awesome work Jules! You bring all of the Shipyards great enjoyment!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Tamer on October 27, 2009, 03:46:34 PM: There is just creativity oozing out of Jules. I wonder what he could do with one of those buff POTF2 Leias? I bet he could even make one of those look good.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Clone_General_1977 on October 27, 2009, 06:23:15 PM: very nice on the imperial elites
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: TheCloneCommander on November 03, 2009, 04:31:14 AM: Wow i cant believe this was on the 2nd page in this topic!!....

Well Jules you have done one for me and to many other wonderful customizers it's only fair to do one for you ;D

You Have Been Clone Commander'd lol
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2429/4071901406_f5bff09505_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 03, 2009, 04:33:29 AM: Well "Sheesh my Kebab", "Chicken my Booner" wha..............(The Hangarbay passes out)

I simply cannot compose myself enough to write an appropriate reply....I LOVE YOU CC!!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 03, 2009, 05:00:48 AM: WOW! Awesome image CC!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: night force cynic on November 03, 2009, 06:05:53 AM: your weathering work is fantastic, HB, I like the elite squad of Imps.

nice work!!!

I love units/groups/bands/squads/gangs of the fan-fic nature, created by fans to serve a purprose in their own way and then to see the customs that come from those idead, I'm endlessly fascinated by the creativity behind it all. Rock On!!!

Quote from: Clonehead on October 26, 2009, 04:47:06 PM
Quote from: hangarbay94 on October 26, 2009, 04:15:19 PM
Ok, I've finished my Imperial Elite Corp....I've added one more Imp grunt and a Seargent.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/4048345504_babea07dac_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/4047605361_c208f2d339_b.jpg)
I like the new grunt, buddy. These shots are fantastic.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Phatty on November 03, 2009, 07:45:16 AM: Man, these are looking awesome Jules! And you've been CloneCommander'd? That's GREAT!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: wraithnine on November 03, 2009, 09:15:56 AM: nice one trev this site has now got to be the most active custom site on the web!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Tamer on November 03, 2009, 09:22:46 AM: Quote from: wraithnine on November 03, 2009, 09:15:56 AM
nice one trev this site has now got to be the most active custom site on the web!

Jay, I couldn't agree with you more! You guys are just doing outstanding work. It is like Xmas every day logging into this place.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 04, 2010, 05:06:45 PM: Hi folks,

It's been a while since I posted anything on this forum, I'm usually busy designing banners. Anyhow, here are some figures I've been working on for later chapters of the photo novel I'm working on. Anyone who has played the game Rebel Alliance will recognise the family name.

A special mention to Wraith9 who supplied the droid in the colours of the family crest.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4245622371_8951a6e1db_b.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4245623011_d63c15edc3_b.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4245621855_112c3770b4_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Phatty on January 04, 2010, 05:13:30 PM: They look great Jules! And they look fantastic set against that backdrop! Can't wait to see more of them in your photonovels!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: wraithnine on January 04, 2010, 05:24:20 PM: hooray! it R5-T1 or artee for short, great pic jules
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: 110clones on January 04, 2010, 06:07:01 PM: Good looking customs cant wait 4 the next dark child.
Ace looks a lot like boba fett lol.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 04, 2010, 06:30:00 PM: Alright, 110Clones...

I've got a very limited choice of figures when it comes to kids, it's either Anakin or Boba...you'll have to use your imagination!!!! ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: TheCloneCommander on January 04, 2010, 06:33:57 PM: you could always give ace some blonde tips in his hair ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 04, 2010, 06:42:22 PM: Quote from: TheCloneCommander on January 04, 2010, 06:33:57 PM
you could always give ace some blonde tips in his hair ;D

Good idea! I'll do that for the novel shoots. Thanks CC, you are more than just a pretty face!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Clonehead on January 04, 2010, 08:11:55 PM: Dude, those are pretty cool looking, Jules! I am anxious to see em in their Dark Child glory.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on January 05, 2010, 12:54:38 AM: wow that's an awesome set of customs

great job on the weathering
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 05, 2010, 02:10:02 AM: Thanks guys, these were my first real attempt at customising figures. Your feedback is very much appreciated.

Jules
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 05, 2010, 04:59:36 AM: The family looks great Jules. You have done a great job on all of them. Can't wait to see them in Dark Child.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 05, 2010, 05:07:08 AM: Quote from: Luke Sprywalker on January 05, 2010, 04:59:36 AM
The family looks great Jules. You have done a great job on all of them. Can't wait to see them in Dark Child.

Cheers Spry, I was hoping you'd check out my work as I use you as a benchmark (I've got a long way to go yet!). You opinion means a lot, thanks!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Tamer on January 05, 2010, 10:52:47 AM: Looks great Jules. Can't wait to see these turn up in some fashion in your photonovels. I can see there isn't anything you can't do customs wise either!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: JTrooper on January 05, 2010, 12:26:48 PM: Good looking Family
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 05, 2010, 07:56:35 PM: Guys, for those of you who have never had the pleasure of playing Rebel Alliance here is the intro for the Game...It's as compelling as any of the Star Wars Movies...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzITuwr3q6s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzITuwr3q6s)

and here is a game trailer...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwBkjGvBM9w (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwBkjGvBM9w)

And here is my favourite mission...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJrQDmNvCrg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJrQDmNvCrg)
You don't get into any Imperial entaglements until later in the game, and when they finally turn up it's really quite a shock....The game's over 10 years old now, but I've never had such an immersive Star Wars experience since playing it....1000% recommended.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: JTrooper on January 06, 2010, 07:27:37 AM: HB94

To bad they didn't put that on WII that would be awesome
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Cimter on January 06, 2010, 09:36:58 PM: Way I love all these customs, but the Azzameen family is the best.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: spudafett on January 06, 2010, 11:25:14 PM: HB, these last batch of figures are amazing. GREAT paint apps! Im loving the reworked star trek gal.

this is where your mind and mine differs... i would never have worked with those figures for their lack of articulation, and yet, you have repainted them beautifully and made wonderfull works of art! I wish my mind would start seeing potential in these kinds of figures, but I can't ever get over articulation problems ::)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 07, 2010, 03:37:58 AM: Spudafett, thanks so much for letting me know your opinion. It is interesting what you say about articulation and yes, it is where we differ.

That's not a bad thing however as variety is the spice of life.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 07, 2010, 03:47:20 PM: Hi everyone...

This is another 1st for me, my first ever droid custom. Gosh they are difficult! I used a factorypaint job as a reference and boy are the menufacturers good at painting these little critters. Hats off to Hasbro.

Anyhow here he/she/it is! it'll probably be an extra for the wider angled photoshoots appearing here and there.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4255270918_24177966eb_o.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4254506737_c5017a1ed9_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Phatty on January 07, 2010, 04:28:35 PM: Very nice! Looks like a great weathering job! You sure did create a beauty!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: wraithnine on January 07, 2010, 04:43:32 PM: dude i'm seriously impressed ! but please dont tell me you painted over R5-T1 !
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Squirepec7 on January 07, 2010, 04:43:53 PM: awesome astromech.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: TheCloneCommander on January 07, 2010, 05:07:14 PM: awesome looking Droid Jules it looks like you have been painting them for years... i love to surrounds in all your photos mate it makes them all look life like, dude you have all kinds of skills from customs , to photoshop to video editing to set design and building to lighting expert to photographer..... you always go the extra mile mate well done....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 07, 2010, 05:19:20 PM: Quote from: wraithnine on January 07, 2010, 04:43:32 PM
dude i'm seriously impressed ! but please dont tell me you painted over R5-T1 !

KOOJOOWANKI !!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 07, 2010, 05:22:26 PM: Quote from: TheCloneCommander on January 07, 2010, 05:07:14 PM
awesome looking Droid Jules it looks like you have been painting them for years... i love to surrounds in all your photos mate it makes them all look life like, dude you have all kinds of skills from customs , to photoshop to video editing to set design and building to lighting expert to photographer..... you always go the extra mile mate well done....

Seriously CC, that's a great compliment, thank you!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: wraithnine on January 07, 2010, 05:28:19 PM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on January 07, 2010, 05:19:20 PM
Quote from: wraithnine on January 07, 2010, 04:43:32 PM
dude i'm seriously impressed ! but please dont tell me you painted over R5-T1 !

KOOJOOWANKI !!!

WTF!?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Clonehead on January 07, 2010, 05:45:10 PM: nice job on the astromech, Jules! The weathering is perfect.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 07, 2010, 05:53:48 PM: Wraith,

I guess your not up on your Star Wars speak....I think it was a term Jabba the Hutt used when The Bounty Hunter aka Leia asked for 50,000....I read it to mean "are you joking!"

So the answer is no...of course I didn't use the droid you sent me...."Koojoowanki!"
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Post by: wraithnine on January 07, 2010, 06:00:10 PM: ahhh its late and i'm stupid -forgive me

as a first time astro custom its bloody excellent mate !
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Post by: JTrooper on January 07, 2010, 06:00:43 PM: HB94

That is a great Droid paint job is awesome. Hey, I guess you heard about the new AT AT we have to revise our Endor platform I wonder how tall it will be.
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Post by: clonemedic96 on January 07, 2010, 06:02:45 PM: HB, this is amazing dude: i cant believe that this was made by just a brush, paint and a leftover droid!
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Post by: hangarbay94 on January 07, 2010, 06:54:31 PM: Quote from: jtrooper on January 07, 2010, 06:00:43 PM
HB94

That is a great Droid paint job is awesome. Hey, I guess you heard about the new AT AT we have to revise our Endor platform I wonder how tall it will be.

New ATAT? no...is there a new one coming?
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Post by: JTrooper on January 07, 2010, 08:37:33 PM: HB94

Bigger and Badder than the Old AT AT will have compartment for troopers and a speeder bike alot bigger
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Post by: spudafett on January 07, 2010, 08:54:56 PM: any chance we can get a link to an official statement about this? I know there are rumors... but is there solid evidence for it now?
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Post by: hangarbay94 on January 07, 2010, 11:23:59 PM: Yes, JT, you can't go slinging around runours like that without showing some evidence! let's see some proof!
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Post by: Clonehead on January 07, 2010, 11:25:42 PM: There is a big rumor going around about it but, no official Hasbro statement or any real pics, from what I can tell.
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Post by: Tamer on January 08, 2010, 07:10:17 AM: Yepper, look under Clone Wars and Legacy and I have started a Tamer's walker rumor central thread with supposedly a promotional slide for a new at-at as reported by Jedi Temple Archives.
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Post by: JTrooper on January 08, 2010, 09:52:11 AM: I just saw the infomation on Jedi acheives and Rebelscumm ran it also I only saw that so if its a rumor it will be true if not I guess I will not revise my Endor platform but enhance it to another level
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Post by: Tamer on January 08, 2010, 09:54:56 AM: Quote from: jtrooper on January 08, 2010, 09:52:11 AM
I will not revise my Endor platform but enhance it to another level

That sounds ineteresting!
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Post by: TheCloneCommander on February 03, 2010, 02:33:54 AM: Simply stunning Jules there isn't much more i can say that i didn't say in the you tube comments.... love it love it love it!!!
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Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on February 04, 2010, 03:05:14 PM: I really like the weathering on your astromech.

It's very well applied.

Despite your nod to hasbro, I think your work is better.
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Post by: hangarbay94 on February 04, 2010, 03:25:02 PM: Cheers Mandalore, compliments like that will get you a long way!!! ;D
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Post by: hangarbay94 on February 04, 2010, 03:30:08 PM: (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/4326207841_dd00108784.jpg)

Ok folks this is an overt plug for for my photonovel...

For those of you who may not have ventured into the Photonovel Forum check out my latest installment of Dark Child in Full HD movie glory...

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=2793.0 (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=2793.0)
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Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on February 04, 2010, 08:05:08 PM: That photonovel was just plain awesome!!!
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Post by: Squirepec7 on February 05, 2010, 03:05:21 PM: Jules I think that this photonovel is.........
AMAZING!!
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Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on February 05, 2010, 04:26:21 PM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on February 04, 2010, 03:25:02 PM
Cheers Mandalore, compliments like that will get you a long way!!! ;D

Just telling the truth....
I pretty much think hasbro sucks on a lot of aspects.
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Post by: BugSkirt on February 06, 2010, 05:53:28 AM: The weathering and detail on that droid are very nice. It certainly is a cut above the factory paint job. Droids really take some care to do right and you did a great job. I wish this little rust bucket was sitting on my shelf and not yours. :)
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Post by: Squirepec7 on March 23, 2010, 05:26:08 AM: Jules great customs man. Just thought you might want this. YOU"VE BEEN PECINATED!!
(http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af72/squirepec7/2276005306_73debe5e6acopy.jpg)
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Post by: Cimter on March 23, 2010, 08:23:45 AM: "Jules great customs man. Just thought you might want this. YOU"VE BEEN PECINATED!!"

I hope you used lube, and Jules did it sting, lol.
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Post by: hangarbay94 on March 23, 2010, 02:14:28 PM: Oh.......my..........GOSH!!!

My ghast has been flabbered! My woggleirons have tangled themselves around a gooleybush and my Janglegrubbs have definately fled the building!!!

Squirepec, you have made my millennium! WOW how cool is it to have been outflanked by a Youngling! Mr Squirepec, I am truly honoured! thank you so much...

The image is being printed out as I write this and it will take pride of place alongside Cloneheads Stand, Wraith9's droid, Sprywalkers Minime and Spuda's Jedi..

Thank you "Squirepec the Mighty"!
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Post by: Squirepec7 on March 23, 2010, 03:43:58 PM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on March 23, 2010, 02:14:28 PM
Oh.......my..........GOSH!!!

My ghast has been flabbered! My woggleirons have tangled themselves around a gooleybush and my Janglegrubbs have definately fled the building!!!

Squirepec, you have made my millennium! WOW how cool is it to have been outflanked by a Youngling! Mr Squirepec, I am truly honoured! thank you so much...

The image is being printed out as I write this and it will take pride of place alongside Cloneheads Stand, Wraith9's droid, Sprywalkers Minime and Spuda's Jedi..

Thank you "Squirepec the Mighty"!
Jules your welcome man. Just thought the master ought to have one of his own customs done. Well done by the wat.
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Post by: hemble on March 23, 2010, 08:36:00 PM: Jules just finsished watching the latest episode and as always mate FANTASTIC WORK.

Ron
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Post by: wraithnine on March 23, 2010, 11:21:17 PM: jules that was bloody awesome !! the ending was wicked !!!
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Post by: hangarbay94 on March 24, 2010, 01:10:45 AM: Thanks guys....I appreciate the feedback!!!
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Post by: night force cynic on March 24, 2010, 03:51:49 AM: damn, dude, your creativity and ambition are so much, damn, I'm at a loss for words. seriously.

that's okay, I'd rather just the photonovels and drool instead!
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Post by: CaptainLux on March 24, 2010, 08:18:58 PM: really cool, i really like your work men!!
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Post by: hangarbay94 on March 29, 2010, 07:11:19 AM: Guys, it's been a while since I posted any new customs, and I'm still fairly new at this. I have posted these over in the photonovel section, but as a lot of you don't venture there (you don't know what you are missing!) I thought I'd show you my latest creations.

These are the main characters from the Star Wars game, X-Wing Alliance. There is very little to go by in terms of reference material for these characters and you never see them in the game, jus thear their voices. Luckily some kind soul has put these images on Wookipedia, so I have tried my best to follow them as closely as I can.

These are the only images I have found on the net, and there are no images of Ace or his father Thomaas Azzameen, so I have guessed what they looks like...
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4472686593_3afca17011_o.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4472686551_e5b869e9fa_o.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4472686499_8c99c1e59e_o.jpg) (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4472686443_5feee3af13_o.jpg)

As I have entered MK-09, the droid featured in the game into this months competition, I can't post images of him or Ace Azzameen until it's over, but here is a look at the other characters...

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2707/4471971750_45ee336afd_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4471192141_3f02eec4c8_o.jpg)
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Post by: Mando Commando on March 29, 2010, 07:37:11 AM: Nice figures! Also, I can't wait for X-Wing Alliance! bbfet
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Post by: clonemedic96 on March 29, 2010, 04:29:33 PM: these are some great customs dude!
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Post by: CaptainLux on March 29, 2010, 05:49:47 PM: sweet customs :)
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Post by: hangarbay94 on March 29, 2010, 06:04:29 PM: Darkchild Gift Set...

This little commemorative package is for a very lucky little boy. It includes the main characters from the Dark Child Photonovel, some movie stills and a display base. I've re painted Zen back to his original condition and custom painted his blaster. It's being shipped to the states tomorrow!

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4475141824_ece819815e_o.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4475141590_583582c5bd_o.jpg)
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Post by: Clonehead on March 29, 2010, 06:12:57 PM: Jules, that is just plain awesome!
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Post by: TheCloneCommander on March 29, 2010, 06:17:43 PM: yes indeed Awesome, im sure it would be sad to see them leave your hands but they will be loved by that very lucky boy, what a great idea and a very kind gesture on your part Jules
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 29, 2010, 06:55:28 PM: Jules, I am flored by this. Jaxon will not believe his eyes when he opens this package. This is one of the kindest gifts ever. Something you created and it has to be hard to give these guys away. Truely a gift from the heart.
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Post by: Mando Commando on March 29, 2010, 07:13:16 PM: Great gift. LS, make sure to tell us his reaction. Maybe take a video? bbfet
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Post by: hangarbay94 on March 30, 2010, 12:50:12 AM: Spry, I really shouldn't have shown this before posting it so keep it a secret from Jaxon. My hope is that young Jaxon can play with them and through play will finish the story off in his own imagineation. I'm not sad to be letting these go as I know they're going to a great home.

I'll DHL them today.

Jules
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 30, 2010, 03:23:50 AM: No worries Jules, the only thing he looks at with me on here is Dark Child. He will not see this until he opens tha package.
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Post by: wraithnine on March 30, 2010, 03:35:08 AM: what a fantastic and kind gesture ,jules but lets face it mate that truly is the kind of guy you are ;)
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Post by: Tamer on March 30, 2010, 05:33:49 AM: Wow, Jules! What a gesture!
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Post by: 501stAppo on March 30, 2010, 09:57:42 AM: Jules, you are just too kind sending the boy this set! awesome gesture!
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Post by: hangarbay94 on March 30, 2010, 02:07:06 PM: This is my latest custom, he's Vaders personal bodyguard (as if he needs one) and Seargent in the 1st Division "Lifeguards" IDS-CU (Imperial Dignatary Security - Combat Unit)
Made up of the elite of the elite, these guys are tasked with close security for high ranking officers, Moffs, Grand Admirals etc.

Chosen by Vader personally each combat troop undergoes extensive training in both weaponry and the ancient martial arts, Although banned by Imperial Decree, they are also educated in the ways of the Force. Wearing heavy protective armour that houses the latest in scanning and counter espionage gadgetry they are rarely taken by surprise. When engaged in combat, action is swift and always results in victory.

Division Motto: "Know your enemy and victory will always be your companion"

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4476661913_16d6dff32d_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4476660509_f186a474db_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4476662709_e1c78ec920_b.jpg)
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Post by: darknsour on March 30, 2010, 02:11:40 PM: Love your customs!!!

Great attention to detail!!!

Can't wait to see more!!!

Keep it up!!
Rich
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: 501stAppo on March 30, 2010, 02:21:06 PM: everything you start/work on ends up in superiority! i'm amazed by the effort and the detail you put in it! simply amazing! can't wait to see more!
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Post by: Mando Commando on March 30, 2010, 05:38:37 PM: WOW! Awesome custom. I really like that! Great backstory as well. bbfet
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Post by: CaptainLux on March 30, 2010, 06:09:49 PM: cool custom men!
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 30, 2010, 06:21:40 PM: Whoa, juls you are on fire! The Azzameens are Awesome and now this new Elite Guard. Love the parts and the paint aps are buttery! Did you give it a black base then paint the red? Great work man and glad to see you here more often.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on March 30, 2010, 11:43:14 PM: Spry,

No, I painted straight onto the trooper with a Games Workshop burgendy undercoat paint. The figure has about 4 coats of paint.

Jules
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Post by: TheCloneCommander on March 30, 2010, 11:43:41 PM: like i said in the WIP Thread, great custom, i look forward to seeing what else you have up your sleeve in terms of customs, i enjoy view your creations as they are not so common and are always left field, awesome!!!
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Post by: StenHunter on March 31, 2010, 11:51:54 AM: Great work Jules!
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Post by: Helix88 on March 31, 2010, 05:34:49 PM: Very nice, i love that you just flip[ed over a CW paldron, Brilliant!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Tamer on March 31, 2010, 05:47:33 PM: Wow. I can see who is gonna be on the fp tomorrow. Love the color and the pauldron and the helmet. I can't remember what character that is from. Is it the Mcquarrie snowtrooper? Nope, that doesn't seem right. Faie?
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Post by: kreeper2 on March 31, 2010, 05:52:28 PM: wow love the red color and the pauldron that looks awsome!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 01, 2010, 01:16:11 AM: (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4476662709_e1c78ec920_b.jpg)

Guys, thanks for your comments...I seem to have caught the custom bug!

There are loads of clone customs posted here on the forum but very few Stormtroopers. Looking at this image I have realised what the main difference between Stormies and Clones is...Stormies look mean! I'm glad to see that Hasbro have recently bought out a couple of very good Stormtrooper variants, the Shadow Trooper and the Incinterator Trooper.

My heavy armoured Stormtrooper was an idea inspired by none other than Wraith9, a while back he posted some red Stormies and I had been wanting to do something similar for some time.

Tamer, I think the helmet is a Mcquarrie concept trooper. Some time ago I bought an odd collection of troops on e-bay, there was 5 of them in a pack and I think I paid $10 for them. When they turned up they had been posted from Hong Kong, so I'm not sure that they are Hasbro products. Cool though!
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Post by: wraithnine on April 01, 2010, 02:07:20 AM: the helmet is from the battlefront2 pack Clone engineer (i used the same head on my Mk1 shadow V-wing pilot)
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Post by: Tamer on April 01, 2010, 05:18:22 AM: Ah, thats it Jay. Thanks for the clarification.

Anyhow, this is just a great custom. On the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: SithLord229 on April 01, 2010, 06:21:50 AM: Quote from: wraithnine on April 01, 2010, 02:07:20 AM
the helmet is from the battlefront2 pack Clone engineer (i used the same head on my Mk1 shadow V-wing pilot)

...Which is now sat in the V-Wing in my collection lol.

Jules, this trooper looks awesome. I like to think of the Clone Engineer helmet as one of the helmets that bridges the gap between the clones & stormies.
Excellent work dude!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 01, 2010, 08:13:58 AM: Wraith, SL, what would we do without you?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Tamer on April 01, 2010, 09:01:39 AM: Congrats Jules, you are our new custom of the week winnner. This looks great.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: SithLord229 on April 01, 2010, 10:05:09 AM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on April 01, 2010, 08:13:58 AM
Wraith, SL, what would we do without you?

LOL... what did I do now? ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: wraithnine on April 01, 2010, 10:09:09 AM: i am as puzzled as you are?
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 01, 2010, 10:48:06 AM: Guys I think Jules is thanking you for identifying the helmet and that Jay's Vwing Pilot is in SL's Ving.
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Post by: hangarbay94 on April 01, 2010, 01:02:22 PM: Yep, I was thanking you guys for identifying the parts!
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Post by: wraithnine on April 01, 2010, 02:14:59 PM: ahhhh your welcome mate
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Post by: hangarbay94 on April 01, 2010, 03:16:47 PM: (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4482947068_7e9b4f1ca1_b.jpg)
Ok...my imagination went a bit wild with these guys...

1st Imperial Security - Combat Division - "Iron Fist"....The Imperial Gestapo....
A well equipped, rapid response Division responsible for Dignitary and inteternal security matters.

These guys started appearing on the streets soon after the Emperor took power. Rounding up unwanted aliens, enemies of the state and anyone who looked at them in a funny way...

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4482129483_b657a3c7f5_o.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4482780432_8e62c036f2_o.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4482130247_55efed3685_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2702/4482778558_c5b4f50c2c_o.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4482130651_4ac1321989_o.jpg)
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Post by: Tamer on April 01, 2010, 03:20:30 PM: Daggone Jules, daggone. That eu trooper looks sweet, I really like the blue eyes with the maroon overall paint job. That gunner looks great too, very detailed marking on that helmet. You must have eyes like Clint!
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Post by: wraithnine on April 01, 2010, 03:59:49 PM: utterly superb mate ! have a great holiday buddy you've most certainly earned it!
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Post by: Cimter on April 01, 2010, 04:04:57 PM: Nice I am liking these, I love to see the time between the CW and OT figures, I plan on doing some myself when I get round to it.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Mando Commando on April 01, 2010, 04:39:13 PM: WOW! I am just adoring your new customs! You've done so well on these! bbfet
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Squirepec7 on April 01, 2010, 05:25:41 PM: Jules. I've been behind in my posting. Also YOU"VE BEEN PECINATED' AGAIN. I just loved your latest troops so I had to do this.
(http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af72/squirepec7/tunnel-co-wcopy.jpg)
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Post by: Mando Commando on April 01, 2010, 05:42:42 PM: WOW! Great troopers. Sorry I didn't reply earlier. Those are three, awesome Imperials! bbfet
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 01, 2010, 06:08:05 PM: Jules these new customs and images are mind blowing! I'll comment more when I can consentrate on them, but at the moment I have to thank you again as today I have the happiest little boy in the world. The package came today, I opened the bow for Jax when he got home from school and handed it to him. When he opened the lid and saw the photo on top he let out a huge gasp for air. Then looked at mee and said what is this? Where did you get this? This is from Dark Child he said. He was a bit confused at first. I knew what was going on and let me say the presentation and the way you packaged this box set was breath taking for me as well. I have never seen any toy from any line so perfectly packagedand that looks so cool as you take each part out. He totally flipped out when he read the opening card with his name on it and I explaned to him what a one off is. Then we opened the screen shot card set and is thought that was even cooler saying AWWWW! this is when this happened for the different scenes. Next came the figures in the bottom of the diorama, he couldn't believe this. He is asking how did he get this stuff? Did I order it? There was one last envelope we started opening as I was about to tell him what was going on and it was the letter you sent explaning everything, again part of the perfect packaging. We read it together and Jules you will love this he said WWHHHOOOOOOAAAAAAA! That was about all he could say as it truely blew his mind yet made him so happy. He ran and got his big brother to check it out and told him everything and was so excited. He says to tell you thank you so much! He loves everything and will take good care of it. Then cleared his GI Joe Temple out of the way on his book case and made a good home for the set.

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0002-20.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0001-15.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0008-14.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/sk8twistedtrees/DSC_0010-8.jpg)
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Post by: 110clones on April 01, 2010, 06:33:01 PM: awesome customs
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Post by: hangarbay94 on April 02, 2010, 02:35:53 AM: LS....Priceless man, absolutely priceless! a perfect ending to the Dark Child Saga!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 02, 2010, 07:35:15 AM: Quote from: Squirepec7 on April 01, 2010, 05:25:41 PM
Jules. I've been behind in my posting. Also YOU"VE BEEN PECINATED' AGAIN. I just loved your latest troops so I had to do this.
(http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af72/squirepec7/tunnel-co-wcopy.jpg)

Someone give me some Oxygen...why..why, I've been Pecinated!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Squirepec7 on April 02, 2010, 10:00:19 AM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on April 02, 2010, 07:35:15 AM
Quote from: Squirepec7 on April 01, 2010, 05:25:41 PM
Jules. I've been behind in my posting. Also YOU"VE BEEN PECINATED' AGAIN. I just loved your latest troops so I had to do this.
(http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af72/squirepec7/tunnel-co-wcopy.jpg)

Someone give me some Oxygen...why..why, I've been Pecinated!!!!
you're quite welcome Jules.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Mando Commando on April 02, 2010, 10:32:17 PM: Nice to hear the happy ending for your son, Luke Sprywalker! Hope he has a fun time gazing at that every time he walks into his room. :) bbfet
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on April 06, 2010, 03:49:45 AM: that is an awesome custom trooper Jules and the presentation is the best

excellent job
10/10
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Post by: CaptainLux on April 08, 2010, 05:20:42 PM: really awesome! ;D
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Post by: Darth Creatine on April 08, 2010, 11:26:09 PM: Hangerbay94,

Great diorama's mate. I love the customs also. Your work is very stand out-ish. I can't imagine some of the works you did not being released by Hsbro. I really enjoyed looking through them.

Also I wanted to point out a few things to you.

#1. I like how you go through people's threads and Hangerbay'd them with a pic for there custom. That makes people's day and you do a hell of a job.

#2. You also make some excellent banners for everyone and they all look great. Let me know when you return from vacation if you want to make me one and let me know how much I owe ya for it. If you want I would also like to get a Sig made to paste on my custom pics so I can distinguish mine as mine.

Thanks Bro, Hope to hear back from you soon.

Darth Creatine
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 24, 2010, 03:35:47 PM: Hi everyone,

After seeing all of the amazing Mando customs on the forum I thought I'd try my hand at customising one. Like painting droids I found this figure quite hard to paint, but he came out ok in the end.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4548736195_85ee6f23ca_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: DocOutlands on April 24, 2010, 05:14:11 PM: Whose kama didja filch?? Dangit, here I was, planning a Mando with a kama and you went and did one!

Great photography, Jules! I can just see him in a dark alley-way, a streetlight pouring down over him, the one bright spot in the sordid, festering cesspit of scum...
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Post by: Clonehead on April 24, 2010, 06:02:30 PM: Very nice mando, Jules. What body did you use and is that a clone's belt that I spy?
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Post by: DocOutlands on April 24, 2010, 06:05:30 PM: I think he used a straight Poncho Jango and replaced Jango's holsters with someone's kama. Bloody good combo.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 24, 2010, 06:28:48 PM: Jules nice work on the custom. Your paint work is getting as good as your photo skills. You tease us with the one awesome image you >:D.

Doc, I agree on the parts and the kama looks like Baccara
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: TheCloneCommander on April 24, 2010, 07:28:41 PM: Brilliant looking Mando Jules he would look awesome with the rest of my mandos.... do we have a name for this bad boy?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Phatty on April 24, 2010, 07:46:16 PM: Way. Too. Cool. The colors are great, and the use of different parts other than straight Jango/Boba is awesome! I love it, Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on April 24, 2010, 10:59:19 PM: Excellent Mando custom Jules, really cool.
The presentation of your custom figs is by far the best.

10/10
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 25, 2010, 01:08:08 AM: Thanks guys for your comments.

In answer to your question about parts, he was made from odd bits that I have sitting in a parts box, so unfortunately I don't know where the belt came from.

Does this guy have a name?....I'm sure he does, but when I asked him he just blanked me! All I know is that he sometimes works for 'Gunnef N'Kyim' leader of the 'Hurrim', who are a powerful pirate clan.

Here are some more iamges as requested.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4549825941_209eb63891_b.jpg)
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Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: TheCloneCommander on April 25, 2010, 02:46:59 AM: wowzers!!! what a slick mando buddy

to me this guy looks like he is part of the Azzameen family who doubles as a mando mercenary

Is that a special effect on his Visor? or some brilliant painting skills?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 25, 2010, 02:53:28 AM: Thanks CC,

The visor glass is paint, all I did with Photoshop was alter the brightness/contrast of the images slightly.
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Post by: clonemedic96 on April 25, 2010, 06:23:05 AM: INCREDIBLE!
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Post by: 110clones on April 25, 2010, 10:03:33 AM: amazing.... :o :o :o
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Post by: wraithnine on April 25, 2010, 12:28:54 PM: jules thats bloody wicked!
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Post by: hangarbay94 on April 25, 2010, 01:04:40 PM: Thanks everyone! :)
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Post by: CaptainLux on April 25, 2010, 03:46:27 PM: really cool mando!
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Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on April 25, 2010, 04:52:06 PM: Not only good with photoshop, but figures as well! Great work, Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 06, 2010, 09:05:38 AM: Hi folks..

I've been wanting to paint up a few clones for a while now...so here is a bit of a crowd pleaser...

The 33rd Sappers are a battalion of Combat Engineers, this squad were the first troops to arrive at Endor. The Emperor wanted to ensure that the system was quiet, so the 33rd Sappers were covertly drpped on the planed with enough materials to build a small scanning array. The battalion's orders were to remain hidden and to scan for any ships entering the system. After 12 months without a single contact the group set about building a larger base, that would later be enlarged to become the shield generator for the Death Star 2 while it was under construcion.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4675298158_a0ee3ced0b_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4675300432_17fcb99a8e_b.jpg)
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Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on June 06, 2010, 09:19:37 AM: AWESOMENESS JULES!
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Post by: Phatty on June 06, 2010, 09:47:36 AM: Those are some sick paint jobs, Jules! Nice job!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: r1bb1t on June 06, 2010, 09:52:56 AM: Great backstory, great customs, great photography..... Love it all, Jules. What is that mechanical beast from? It goes so well with everything else, but I just don't recognize which toy line it's from.
Seriously, great in every sense of the word. Everything looks marvelous with your Endor dio.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 06, 2010, 10:16:36 AM: Oh man, I am really blown away by this presentation of custom eye candy. Love the paint aps on the clones...a crowd pleaser indeed. Love the gundam or whatever for crowd control...look out for those hippies we got trees to clear! Then I see you have used that awesome base you made a while back and aren't there a few new pieces? The imagery is mind blowing, the custom work is top shelf, then I am able to scroll back up and read the text, great story line and thought process, you are the master of combining all the skills to make our day over and over again.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: 110clones on June 06, 2010, 11:56:29 AM: awesome clones!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 06, 2010, 04:11:03 PM: Thhanks guys for the love! I'm not really an expert when it comes to clone camoflage, so thanks for the positive comments.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: wraithnine on June 06, 2010, 04:23:56 PM: they look superb mate ! top notch customs
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: commanderCharlie on June 06, 2010, 04:49:47 PM: Amazing customs jules!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: lucasclones on June 06, 2010, 07:45:58 PM: I am a fan of the 33rd sappers ! ::) O0
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: darth neo on June 07, 2010, 09:04:26 AM: are you serious ? are you reading my mind ?? because thats exactly the figures i was going to use for my endor squad and nearly the same story except mine was people were going missing and endor was clouded with a never ending mist!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: darth neo on June 07, 2010, 09:05:21 AM: oh sorry by the way those customs are top notch i was thinkin you bought them of jay ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: CaptainLux on June 07, 2010, 10:48:34 AM: they re awesome !! :o :o
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on June 07, 2010, 11:10:20 AM: as always great custom figures Jules.
I like everything about them, the story, the paintwork, the photos and the details.

excellent job mate
10/10
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 07, 2010, 03:00:57 PM: Thanks guys for all the great comments. Sorry Darth Neo...I read your mind using the old Jedi Mind Trick! ^-^
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: Joerhyno on June 07, 2010, 08:29:08 PM: getting caught up on some awesome customs as it's been awhile and I just have to say Jules, I love your style and your pics... I can't point out one that's better than the other, The Imp Gunner guy with the sweet detailed helmet is pretty cool, if I had to pick a fave of the last couple of pages, he'd be it... On a side note, saw the lil' part about the gift for LE's kid, too cool, and hope he enjoys the heck out of them... and LE, is Jax gonna be a certain farmboy for Halloween? He has the hair, lol..

Keep up the good work guys, gonna browse a couple more threads then gotta run to TX for a lil' bit...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: darth neo on June 08, 2010, 09:04:47 AM: doh ... are you callin me weak minded lol
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on June 10, 2010, 09:21:26 AM: Jules here you have the emblem for your Combat Engineer squad, I hope you like it mate

and I must say it again your Sappers are awesome
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: darknsour on June 10, 2010, 10:15:29 AM: Love the clones and the mando!!!

Amazing!!

Keep it up!!!

Rich
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: TheCloneCommander on June 19, 2010, 07:22:05 PM: that looks Great FF!! you have some awesome CAD skills my Friend!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: Clonehead on June 21, 2010, 10:06:44 PM: Don't know how I missed this post, Jules, but you sure make me proud to be here to witness this. Excellent job, sir!
Quote from: hangarbay94 on June 06, 2010, 09:05:38 AM
Hi folks..

I've been wanting to paint up a few clones for a while now...so here is a bit of a crowd pleaser...

The 33rd Sappers are a battalion of Combat Engineers, this squad were the first troops to arrive at Endor. The Emperor wanted to ensure that the system was quiet, so the 33rd Sappers were covertly drpped on the planed with enough materials to build a small scanning array. The battalion's orders were to remain hidden and to scan for any ships entering the system. After 12 months without a single contact the group set about building a larger base, that would later be enlarged to become the shield generator for the Death Star 2 while it was under construcion.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4675298158_a0ee3ced0b_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4675300432_17fcb99a8e_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4675298858_8a2a28c0c6_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4674677091_27001ff871_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4675298470_a349da0162_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4674677695_6b240ec6c1_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: CaptainLux on June 21, 2010, 11:45:25 PM: incredible awesome pics!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: commanderCharlie on June 22, 2010, 04:40:16 AM: what did you use to make the base? like the one in the second to last pic and the last pic?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 22, 2010, 05:48:21 AM: Dude, that's the Imperial Hoth Base. I spayed it with Rock effect paint then did a little Hangarbay magic and voilla. I recon there's also a desert trooper base that can be done with it as well.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 22, 2010, 05:54:05 AM: Ok, so I've mobviously had too much time on my hands lately. What is the saying the Devil makes work for idle hands... >:D

The 33rd Battalion have been busy...

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1359/4723713217_827aa6e803_b.jpg)
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Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 22, 2010, 08:43:26 AM: oh my Jules! The images are amazing!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on June 22, 2010, 08:45:34 AM: absolutely awesome Jules
the images are top-noch mate

1000/1000
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: vader9900 on June 22, 2010, 10:23:58 AM: Great PS work!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: commanderCharlie on June 22, 2010, 10:29:46 AM: nice stuff
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: CaptainLux on June 22, 2010, 05:03:41 PM: great pics jules! ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on June 22, 2010, 05:28:58 PM: KOOL!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: lucasclones on June 22, 2010, 06:26:41 PM: Absolutely fantastic images! ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures (33rd Sappers Added)
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 23, 2010, 07:21:20 PM: A picture paints a thousand words....
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1200/4728583917_bc4a77e5ee_b.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1367/4728583713_de23609dcd_b.jpg)
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(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1248/4729227346_04ac8a1e1b_b.jpg)
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(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1324/4728584109_a7be19873d_b.jpg)

If you want to see more of this stuff, then head over to the Photonovel Forum, I've been working on the Forum Novel, take a look http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=3739.0 (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=3739.0)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - A Picture Paints a Thousand Words....24.06.10
Post by: Phatty on June 23, 2010, 07:37:54 PM: Those are great outdoors shots, Jules! Nature has a way of highlighting one's work in the best of ways.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - A Picture Paints a Thousand Words....24.06.10
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 23, 2010, 07:43:40 PM: Awesome shots my friend.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - A Picture Paints a Thousand Words....24.06.10
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on June 23, 2010, 07:47:58 PM: AWESOME! :o
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - A Picture Paints a Thousand Words....24.06.10
Post by: KesselRunImports on June 24, 2010, 08:26:31 AM: Hey Jules, I really like what you did with the shot where the troopers are up on the rock looking down at the camera. In the finished piece the rock takes on a proper sense of scale really making it look like they are on a large cliff. I also saw the "create the story together" novel, a very good and cool idea.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - A Picture Paints a Thousand Words....24.06.10
Post by: 110clones on June 25, 2010, 08:41:04 AM: AWESOME!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - A Picture Paints a Thousand Words....24.06.10
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on June 25, 2010, 08:57:02 AM: brilliant work jules
I like the sappers more and more

great job
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - A Picture Paints a Thousand Words....24.06.10
Post by: lucasclones on June 25, 2010, 07:18:50 PM: I really love the newer shots as well and the shot of the vehicle in flight are so cool! ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - A Picture Paints a Thousand Words....24.06.10
Post by: Road Warrior on June 25, 2010, 11:25:20 PM: Fantastic! Both figures and camera/photoshop work.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - A Picture Paints a Thousand Words....24.06.10
Post by: Tamer on June 28, 2010, 06:31:26 PM: Awesome Jules. Your photo skills are just over the top. I wish I had that much attention to detail.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - A Picture Paints a Thousand Words....24.06.10
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 29, 2010, 12:03:53 AM: Thanks everyone for posting your comments.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - A Picture Paints a Thousand Words....24.06.10
Post by: bly272 on July 01, 2010, 04:17:03 PM: Awesome stuff dude! really like the troopers
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - A Picture Paints a Thousand Words....24.06.10
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 02, 2010, 08:42:25 AM: Guys I'm really sorry I haven't been about this week. Over the next couple of months I've got tons of work to do so my time here will be very limited. My apologies if I don't get a chance to comment on your customs.

Even with lots of work on I cannot get away from customising completely, and so I'd like to show you my lates lot of troopers.

These guys are from the 2nd Spearhead Battalion. They are an elite group of soldiers specialising in covert "hit and fade" missions against seperatist forces. They are the only Clone Division equipped with the latest Attack Transports that incorporate Cloaking Technology. Their commander, an ex-Mandalorian Commando called "Straker", is one of the only non-clones in the Clone Army. His methods are "unorthodox" as he trains his men to use stealth tactics, rather than the 'Frontal Assault' tactics used by much of the Republic/Clone Army and their Jedi Generals.

The troops typically wear light, camoflaged armour. They have all been equipped with additiuonal implanted technology that suppliments their external Battle Suits.

Their Motto "If it's a Clanker we'll destroy it"

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4755204796_69d948d303_b.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4754565495_fcc80bca24_b.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4754565937_3acbc0bf4c_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 02/07/10 - 2nd Spearhead Battalion
Post by: Project-Durge on July 02, 2010, 08:58:03 AM: :o

AWESOME JOB HB
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 02/07/10 - 2nd Spearhead Battalion
Post by: wraithnine on July 02, 2010, 09:29:39 AM: woah!! sweet customs mate!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 02/07/10 - 2nd Spearhead Battalion
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 02, 2010, 10:01:32 AM: Nice job on the clones! Looks like a tough squad and the photos are out of this world!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 02/07/10 - 2nd Spearhead Battalion
Post by: lucasclones on July 02, 2010, 10:04:23 AM: Great customs! The shots are breathtaking as well!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 02/07/10 - 2nd Spearhead Battalion
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on July 02, 2010, 10:10:31 AM: excellent Jules
The pic with your outstanding Endor dio plattform is amazing

great job my friend
10/10
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 02/07/10 - 2nd Spearhead Battalion
Post by: Road Warrior on July 02, 2010, 10:51:42 AM: Very nice., got to love the few non clone Mandalorian soilders. :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 02/07/10 - 2nd Spearhead Battalion
Post by: CaptainLux on July 02, 2010, 11:36:26 AM: those clones re awesome! :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 02/07/10 - 2nd Spearhead Battalion
Post by: darknsour on July 02, 2010, 11:37:24 AM: Oh MY God!!

Those are AMAZING!!!

Love the platform!!!

great photo's!!!

keep up the great work!!!

Rich
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 02/07/10 - 2nd Spearhead Battalion
Post by: Tamer on July 02, 2010, 08:47:38 PM: Daggone Jules. Looks great. It also looks like I have my lead off story for tomorrow.

And life is the way it is. Thanks for sharing when you get the chance.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 02/07/10 - 2nd Spearhead Battalion
Post by: Tamer on July 03, 2010, 06:54:04 AM: These look great Jules. As usual your imaging skills just astound me. You have been
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4656840953_273f12f873.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 02/07/10 - 2nd Spearhead Battalion
Post by: Phatty on July 03, 2010, 07:59:23 AM: Straker is pretty sweet looking, Jules. Their armor colorings are brilliant as well! Nice job buddy.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 02/07/10 - 2nd Spearhead Battalion
Post by: kreeper2 on July 03, 2010, 10:52:30 AM: very well done my talented friend youre one mean bugger brother!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 02/07/10 - 2nd Spearhead Battalion
Post by: bly272 on July 03, 2010, 01:12:59 PM: Awesome! I always like new additions to the army!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 02/07/10 - 2nd Spearhead Battalion
Post by: CloneSniper78 on July 03, 2010, 02:02:10 PM: You're the best. If I become half as good as you I can create a second galactic EMPIRE!!!! or at least some really cool customs.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 02/07/10 - 2nd Spearhead Battalion
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on July 03, 2010, 07:26:56 PM: Absolutely breathtaking, mate!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 02/07/10 - 2nd Spearhead Battalion
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 04, 2010, 02:31:39 AM: Dudes, cheers for all of the awesome replies, talk about an ego boost!...

Just a quick update..I re-painted the Spearhead guys turning them into a pilot, gunner and comander for a custom FG-SS (Fast Ground Support Speeder) I made...

Outdoor images will follow...

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Star%20Wars%20Customs/HISS5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Star%20Wars%20Customs/HISS6.jpg)
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(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Star%20Wars%20Customs/HISS4.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: wraithnine on July 04, 2010, 04:35:50 AM: woah ! wish i could find more ships for customs that looks utterly superb mate
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: spudafett on July 04, 2010, 05:05:41 AM: OMG! HISS TANK! WOOT!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THAT SPEEDER.... Oh... my bad.... I'm screaming....

that's awesome. I absolutely love the look of the hiss tank and have been wanting one to customize for ages and just havn't been able to find one cheap enough. That is blasted amazing looking though, what did you use for the side pieces? are those the side thrusters from a flash speeder?!

you have to post better pics of this thing over in your vehicle thread so that I can drool over it more...

oh... and the figs are nice too ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: beige-4 on July 04, 2010, 05:31:38 AM: holy jedi spawn thats great they look beuitiful
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 04, 2010, 05:50:56 AM: Ju that is freakin' awwesome man! I love the repaint on the figures, even though they looked great before. Now the HISS tank converted to a speeder, that is mind blowing. I love the style/ look of that vehicle. Hats off to you on this one and I can't wait to see her in action!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: wraithnine on July 04, 2010, 06:02:18 AM: wow i spent so much time on the vehicle ..that i missed the figure repaint!!!!!!!!! holy crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they are superb!!!!(ok i'm now off to get my jaw rehinged)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: Tamer on July 04, 2010, 06:32:01 AM: The vehicle and the new troopers look great, back on the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: Phatty on July 04, 2010, 08:43:29 AM: I thought they looked good yesterday, but they're 1000 times better today even! And they look freaking sweet in that Speeder!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on July 04, 2010, 09:27:27 AM: omg :o
outstanding work Jules
I love the modified paintwork of your newest custom Clone unit and the vehicle is just top-notch.

as always great job
10/10
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on July 04, 2010, 09:31:08 AM: Wow...very...way...cool...sorry...I'm...just...winded...looking...at...them.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: lucasclones on July 04, 2010, 11:43:14 AM: Man that Hiss speeder is one of the coolest things I have seen! What a way to combine joe stuff into a new SW vehicle. So cool! Those figs are awesome too they deserve a cool transport!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 04, 2010, 12:46:52 PM: Guys, I seem to have struck a chord with the GI Joe custom, all these posts is quite unexpected. Thanks everyone very much...I'll have to post some more images of it over at the Vehicle section...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: darknsour on July 04, 2010, 01:22:58 PM: I love the way these look!!!

Great color!!! Great use of parts!!!

I love the way you mixed GI Joe and Star Wars!!!

You really hit that one out of the park!!!

Can't wait to see what is next!!!

Rich
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: CaptainLux on July 04, 2010, 02:18:43 PM: great customs man, absolute amazing!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on July 09, 2010, 02:49:08 PM: AWESOME JOB JULES!

-Jack
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: commanderCharlie on July 09, 2010, 04:51:44 PM: great job jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: 110clones on July 10, 2010, 07:36:05 AM: man that is sweeeeeeet :o
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: hemble on July 23, 2010, 12:35:50 AM: JULES, JULES, JULES

Mate what can I say that has'nt been said 1000 times over, you my friend are the man when it comes to ~~brillant~~ no EXCEPTIONAL figures and especially putting them in great pics and photo novels.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on July 23, 2010, 12:46:28 PM: WOW!!!! HB those look awesome!!!

The his redo is superbly done.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: CloneSniper78 on July 24, 2010, 01:42:58 PM: That hiss conversion is awesome. I never thought of converting it to a ship/speeder. I've just been trying to find some moving tracks for mine.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: vader9900 on July 24, 2010, 04:17:59 PM: DAMN! That flying HISS and squad look fantastic!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: beige-4 on August 04, 2010, 10:02:02 AM: ........... love at first sight ............. can't wait for your xorbis
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: r1bb1t on August 06, 2010, 09:54:07 PM: Spearhead Battalion is bloody awesome! It's late for me, so I'll say more soon, and give the proper r1bb1t response. Gotta crash now, but I had to say something.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: Clonehead on August 08, 2010, 01:32:00 PM: Did I not comment on these figures earlier, Jules?
Those dudes look sharp, buddy. I love that Hiss tank conversion. You are really good with your vehicle customs, buddy.
Title: Some Questions That Truly Have To Be Answered!!!!!!!!!
Post by: r1bb1t on August 08, 2010, 09:54:12 PM: Jules, what more can I say that I haven't already said to you before? Seriously, you do it all, and do it very well........
Photonovels....... Check.
Dioramas............ Check.
Vehicles..............Check.
World Class Customs........Double Check.
Incredible Photography, Writing, Photoshopping...... Triple Check.
Too many other things to name!

Bloody effn hell, mate! Is there ANYTHING that you can't do well???
Honestly, I've named 3 of my children after you, out of sheer respect, and yeah, it can be very confusing when I say, "Jules, do you mind taking out the trash?" because they never really know which child I'm talking to.
Hell, I even pray to you, especially since you've reached 'God-like' status. By the way, thanks for saving by sick cat last week. I prayed to you a few times regarding poor ol' sick Fluffy, and she's doing brilliantly now.
Your painting skills, just to name one of your amazing talents, is phenomenal. I swear, if Rembrandt were alive, he'd say "That chap's bloody good! "
Gotta ask some questions, mate, and I'd really like some answers, because I'm certain many others would be interested in your responses.
1. How long have you been doing this? Star Wars customs, that is, and Star Wars related things?
2. What keeps you going? I know that you don't sleep much, but what inspires you to give and give and give? Oh, and believe me, we're all so very thankful, even though you only receive only a fraction of the respect that you deserve.
3.What is your artistry background? Do you teach art at some top university in Britain? If not, you bloody well should.

I realize that you're extremely busy, but please answer these simple questions, lest I pester the bloody shite out of you until you do.

r1
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: RunDown on August 12, 2010, 06:59:16 AM: wow that is some amazing work, in so many ways. Very inspirational, and well done. rd
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 12, 2010, 10:35:52 AM: R1, thanks once again, you always go that one step further when it comes to your reply's, they always make me smile.

In answer to your questions:
1. I started customising Star Wars stuff a couple of years ago after my father died. He was a very creative man who would make all sorts of cool stuff, his death must have triggered something in my subconscious.

2. What keeps me going? probably you guys, as it's always a buzz seeing people's reactions to my images and posts. Oh and also my kids and their friends, who always love playing with my creations.

3. I've always been artistically creative, although I'm not that good at drawing any more. My job as an interior designer is also creative...I guess that's just me.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 04/07/10 - FCSS Pilot and Gunner
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 16, 2010, 06:26:31 PM: Guys, it's Astromech time!

Thanks goes to Wraith Nine for his resource thread, and Luke Sprywalker for the inspiration...Both these droids will be appearing in the X-Wing Alliance Web-Comic.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/R2-J6.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/R2-J62.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/R4-U9.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/R4-U92.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 17/08/10 2 Droids Added....
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 16, 2010, 06:41:54 PM: Jules they both look great! Glad Jay and I have inspired you to jump on some astromech customs. You cranked out 2 really fast! Well done man!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 17/08/10 2 Droids Added....
Post by: wraithnine on August 16, 2010, 07:02:10 PM: mate they look utterly superb! your droid should be ready very soon sorry its taken so long mate
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 17/08/10 2 Droids Added....
Post by: Clonehead on August 16, 2010, 07:44:42 PM: Gobsmakkingly beautiful work, Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 17/08/10 2 Droids Added....
Post by: 110clones on August 17, 2010, 01:54:02 PM: wow those are some great astros!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 17/08/10 2 Droids Added....
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on August 18, 2010, 08:50:10 AM: superb droid customs Jules
my favorite is the R4-U9 unit. The 501st blue looks very cool on an astromech.

great job
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 17/08/10 2 Droids Added....
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 18, 2010, 10:22:32 AM: Cheers Fiala,

Funny you should refer to R4-U9, I was talking to Jay (Wraith9) today, and he pointed out that it is an R5 unit, not an R4 unit DOH!

I can't tell you how many re-paints that droid has had...It's been like my practice model.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 17/08/10 2 Droids Added....
Post by: CaptainLux on August 18, 2010, 02:54:30 PM: those re awesome droids ,man!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 17/08/10 2 Droids Added....
Post by: gwest on August 18, 2010, 06:17:46 PM: Astros, now?

Huh...you probably sing and dance and are married to a supermodel, too!!!

I'm guessing the sun always shines brighter when you walk outside.

Nice work, by the way.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 17/08/10 2 Droids Added....
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on August 19, 2010, 09:08:05 AM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on August 18, 2010, 10:22:32 AM
Cheers Fiala,

Funny you should refer to R4-U9, I was talking to Jay (Wraith9) today, and he pointed out that it is an R5 unit, not an R4 unit DOH!

I can't tell you how many re-paints that droid has had...It's been like my practice model.

oh ok
I'm unversed in the astromech history (sorry Jay ;))
It's good to have a astromsch directory here on the yards. I'll learn the unit names as soon as I've some time.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 17/08/10 2 Droids Added....
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on August 20, 2010, 01:52:25 PM: Man with all these awesome droids...I better get painting.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - 17/08/10 2 Droids Added....
Post by: wraithnine on August 22, 2010, 01:30:37 PM: your droids are now in the directory
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Rancor Squadron 1st image 27/09/10
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 26, 2010, 05:38:03 PM: Hiya everyone,

Here is the 1st image of Rancor Squad, who'll soon be appearing in the X-Wing Alliance web-comic.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Calamari%20Cruiser%20Hanger/1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Rancor Squadron 1st image 27/09/10
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on September 26, 2010, 06:14:43 PM: oooooooooooooooooooooo!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Rancor Squadron 1st image 27/09/10
Post by: Clonehead on September 26, 2010, 07:36:20 PM: Beautiful work, Jules. That image would make a great recruiting poster.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Rancor Squadron 1st image 27/09/10
Post by: Phatty on September 26, 2010, 07:37:43 PM: Those look awesome, Jules! I like to see an alien leading a squad as opposed to another Human. I don't really know why, I guess it's because you don't see it too often.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Rancor Squadron 1st image 27/09/10
Post by: 110clones on September 26, 2010, 09:28:58 PM: coool
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Rancor Squadron 1st image 27/09/10
Post by: wraithnine on September 27, 2010, 01:13:44 AM: seriously minty mate :)
Title: X-Wing Alliance Mega Update
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 27, 2010, 03:01:31 AM: Well, after weeks of work getting the next set of customs and dio's ready for the continuation of the X-Wing Alliance comic I am finally ready to introduce some of the characters you'll be seeing over the coming weeks and months.

A special thanks has to go to Wraith9 who provided some of the droids to go with the characters, don't they look awesome!

So without further ado, here is my mega update....
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/X-Wing%20Alliance%20-%20The%20Web%20Comic/Graw.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/X-Wing%20Alliance%20-%20The%20Web%20Comic/ChoVoltak.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/X-Wing%20Alliance%20-%20The%20Web%20Comic/Volk.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/X-Wing%20Alliance%20-%20The%20Web%20Comic/Challis.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/X-Wing%20Alliance%20-%20The%20Web%20Comic/AceAzzameen.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/X-Wing%20Alliance%20-%20The%20Web%20Comic/XWA3-1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/X-Wing%20Alliance%20-%20The%20Web%20Comic/XWA2-1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/X-Wing%20Alliance%20-%20The%20Web%20Comic/XWA1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: wraithnine on September 27, 2010, 03:24:12 AM: glad to be of a assistance my friend , looks awesome!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 27, 2010, 04:12:33 AM: Jules you are blowing me away today! What an awesome crew you have for Green Squadron! Neesoo Graww being my favorite. Is that a vintage B-wing helmet he is rocking? All of these look great and my fave non pilot is the weapons technician. Great design and really like the colors and the helmet. Also loving the astromechs! Just wondering if Jay's droid is now flying with Ace or will R2-H14 have the honor? I also love the ifo you gave us. I might have to print these out for me and Jaxon they remind me of the file cards that come with GI Joe figures. Very well done my friend and I can't wait to see the squad in action.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 27, 2010, 04:21:11 AM: LS, thanks buddy I'm glad you like these as I'm a huge fan of your Rogue Squadron customs.

In answer to your droid query, the droid pictured with Ace was a gift from Wraith9 and it is destined to be presented to Ace by Admiral Nammo of the Cruiser Defiance, when he joins the rebellion.

Cool eh! ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: Phatty on September 27, 2010, 04:26:51 AM: Jules, may I suggest dark sunglasses, a ball cap, sunscreen, and limited exposure upon your reemergence into the daylight? It's obvious that you've been squired away in your laboratory, toiling away endlessly on your awesome pieces of work. IT's not healthy to spend that much time indoors like that. If you get burnt too bad, seek medical attention immediately, and drink plenty of fluids.

A great line-up my friend. Great stories, showcased like only you could do. Simply awesome!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: darknsour on September 27, 2010, 04:31:49 AM: WOW!!!

These are AMAZING!!!

This is great work!!!

Love the Bio's on the members!!1

Very cool!!!

Rich
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 27, 2010, 04:33:26 AM: Pat, yea...at this stage the wife is getting mighty ticked off...I've got some serious making up to do...last night I did all of the ironing but that didn't even make a dent in her attitude towards me...

Tonight I'm making burgers, cleaning the house and will have a bath run with candles and rose petals all laid out for her....the Hangarbay is on Star Wars wife pleasing mode... how long do you think it'll take before she talks to me again!!! (I usually do it in a few hours, but I reckon I'm going to have to really up my game to make up for this lot...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: Phatty on September 27, 2010, 04:34:25 AM: Judging by the awesome work you've done lately? See you in a couple weeks...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: CaptainLux on September 27, 2010, 11:11:31 AM: wow man that is raelly awesome!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: beige-4 on September 27, 2010, 01:03:32 PM: ................ you .......... have ..................... got ......................... to ......... be effen kidding me ......... how.. how ,.... HOW!! .... so much ..... awesomeness ..... just one overlongetated word ...... eeppiiiiiccccccc
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: Clonehead on September 27, 2010, 06:51:10 PM: I absolutely love the bio pages, Jules. Well done again. You are front paged!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 27, 2010, 06:54:24 PM: Good job HB94!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 28, 2010, 01:24:02 AM: Everyone, thank you so much for all of your wonderful comments, I am chuffed.

Clint, it is still a real privilege to get my stuff on the front page! thanks to you and the other moderators Imperial Shipyards continues to be the premier Star Wars site for guys like me (or should I say geeks like me), and having this forum to show off on makes what I do 100x more fun.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: hemble on September 28, 2010, 03:12:10 AM: Jules again and again you turn out such exceptional pieces mate, not only have you mastered the photoshop side of your projects your figures and vehicles are among the best out there mate.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 28, 2010, 04:27:26 AM: Ron, Since taking up customising a couple of years ago I've been inspired by guys like you, so to get a compliment like that from such a notable customiser is simply amazing.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: RunDown on September 28, 2010, 09:36:10 AM: Absolutely awesome work. You are the King of the Rebel Pilots. And the droids are equally amazing. Very Nice Work Gentlemen.
Sean
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on September 28, 2010, 09:37:04 AM: those are fantastic love the bios it just completes the fine work !!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: JTrooper on September 28, 2010, 12:18:28 PM: Dude , Awesome work you are just the man of photonovels love the story line per pilot and all the people involved
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: omega 38 on September 28, 2010, 03:40:47 PM: great piolts man
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on September 28, 2010, 05:40:32 PM: jules, u should make the ARC Rancor Battallion from the CW
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on September 28, 2010, 06:12:57 PM: Those look great HB
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: Kualan on September 28, 2010, 07:29:32 PM: [AUTOMATED MESSAGE]

Posting failure due to this user's mind being blown away by sheer awesomeness.

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Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: von reinhardt on September 29, 2010, 05:41:40 PM: Not bad for rebel scum!.... .....no seriously amazing figures i love them.... and awesome pictures.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: beige-4 on October 03, 2010, 01:23:42 PM: ive been inspired by you hb , to make a new rebel pilot photo novel from these nicey nice custom pilots
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: Tamer on October 03, 2010, 06:00:43 PM: All I can say is your great customs to go along with your over the top custom images sure does make things like this seem untouchable to me. I can understand some wifely "aggravation" as I have been dealing with a bit of that too. LOL, mine is starting to talk to me again now. It only took a few weeks.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 03, 2010, 06:44:00 PM: Jules thanks for shining some light on the astromechs. Sounds great to me buddy!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ***MEGA UPDATE***MEGA UPDATE***
Post by: Art deWhill on October 07, 2010, 11:19:25 PM: great shots and bio pages, well designed!!
fantastic work.

this place is so inspiring, I wish I had more time...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR ACE....
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 26, 2010, 06:43:55 PM: Hi folks.
I just thought I'd show you a re-worked Ace Azzameen, he's now ready to explore the forest moon of Endor. See him and some other new characters in the next part of a joint photo novel written by Phatty and illustrated by moi!!! The next part will be ready in a few days....
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/XWA%20-%20Chapter%2013%20-%20Imperial%20horizon/EndorAce3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/XWA%20-%20Chapter%2013%20-%20Imperial%20horizon/EndorAce4.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR ACE....
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 26, 2010, 07:00:45 PM: Looks good HB!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR ACE....
Post by: Art deWhill on October 26, 2010, 10:48:17 PM: very nice!
so you are teasing us ;) looking forward to reading the next chapter.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR ACE....
Post by: wraithnine on October 27, 2010, 12:42:06 AM: looks great mate !
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR ACE....
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 27, 2010, 03:57:52 AM: Nice one Jules! I really like the adventurer look you gave him. I can't wait to see his tour to Endor!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR ACE....
Post by: Tamer on October 27, 2010, 04:27:55 AM: Sweet, he looks good Jules and I can't wait to see the story!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR ACE....
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on October 27, 2010, 10:25:17 AM: looks very good Jules
I look forward to read the story
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR ACE....
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 27, 2010, 10:48:35 AM: Shawn, WOW thanks for the Front Page treatment! As always I am really grateful for all of the attention!

Story's now up... so here are the rest of the customs for the current part...
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/IMG_5027.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/IMG_5030.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/IMG_5047.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR ACE....
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 27, 2010, 11:11:24 AM: Oooooooooooo, all of these are sweet! I love the Bothan but get the feeling he may not make it as Mon Montha has sealed his fate. :P
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR ACE....
Post by: wraithnine on October 27, 2010, 11:43:44 AM: awesome customs mate top notch as always
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR FIGURES
Post by: CaptainLux on October 27, 2010, 01:01:39 PM: wooow man awesome custom figures!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR FIGURES
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 27, 2010, 10:34:30 PM: WOW! I love endor themed stuff and you make it look so freakin good. Here is a blast from the past Jules. It's Zen talking to Jodo. Built-in sideburns and everything, LOL. I hope you like it. Maybe some day he can be in one of your novels..... anyway enjoy.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR FIGURES
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 28, 2010, 12:51:49 AM: CS78,

WOW! your Zen is superb, it's great seeing someone else's take on him...oh and it's guaranteed he'll turn up in this novel too!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR FIGURES
Post by: beige-4 on October 28, 2010, 10:16:45 AM: woah i like the endor ace ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR FIGURES
Post by: 110clones on October 28, 2010, 06:34:38 PM: cooool!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR FIGURES
Post by: CaptainLux on October 28, 2010, 09:56:21 PM: This is awesome!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR FIGURES
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on October 29, 2010, 05:01:05 PM: nice fig.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR FIGURES
Post by: Clonehead on November 01, 2010, 04:17:41 PM: Ooooo, cs78, I like that one!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - ENDOR FIGURES
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 14, 2010, 06:14:02 AM: Hi folks,

It's been a while but I'm now getting back into the swing of things in preparation for the next part of Imperial Horizon. This character is featured in the upcoming episode written by Phatty.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/XWA%20-%20Chapter%2013%20-%20Imperial%20horizon/Sniper1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/XWA%20-%20Chapter%2013%20-%20Imperial%20horizon/Sniper2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/XWA%20-%20Chapter%2013%20-%20Imperial%20horizon/Sniper3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/XWA%20-%20Chapter%2013%20-%20Imperial%20horizon/Sniper4.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: Clonehead on November 14, 2010, 06:45:17 AM: Very nice work, Jules. That is a sharp looking sniper, sir!
On the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: Art deWhill on November 14, 2010, 06:55:09 AM: Quote from: Clonehead on November 14, 2010, 06:45:17 AM
Very nice work, Jules. That is a sharp looking sniper, sir!

I second that!! great work!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 14, 2010, 07:36:40 AM: Oh man Jules this sniper is awesome! Love the work on the helmet and paltron! The colors you chose look great. Seriously sweet work man!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: DocOutlands on November 14, 2010, 08:01:53 AM: WOW!!!

AMAZING!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: Phatty on November 14, 2010, 08:59:58 AM: He looks awesome, Jules! That is very close to what I had in mind, and looks very fierce!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: CloneSniper78 on November 14, 2010, 09:11:23 AM: You know I have a soft spot for snipers. I love this custom HB-94! I was wondering if you used Dengar's rifle from the new VC line or is that someone elses?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: hannsfartknocker on November 14, 2010, 09:20:58 AM: dude that looks great :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 14, 2010, 09:27:44 AM: Thanks everyone for your comments!

CloneSniper, the rifle is a pretty standard one... I think it comes from one of the many extra weapons you get with Clone Troops. I just took a sniper scope from another gun and glued it on, then painted it to match the figure.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: CaptainLux on November 14, 2010, 09:28:07 AM: Woow this is awesome!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 14, 2010, 09:49:32 AM: Extremely cool piece.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: beige-4 on November 14, 2010, 10:10:25 AM: nice work mate ... superb
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: wraithnine on November 14, 2010, 11:00:59 AM: holy crud that looks awesome! absofrikkenlutely awesome!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: kreeper2 on November 14, 2010, 11:37:33 AM: Jules man this is one top notch sniper .The coloring and extra sight makes him look truly awsome!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on November 14, 2010, 11:51:47 AM: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! that is awesome
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: Psyclone on November 14, 2010, 12:33:07 PM: The paint and parts look great and your environments are just super cool. Not to mention your photography skills. You definitely have the eye. Awesome stuff!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: trooperfelks on November 14, 2010, 01:00:11 PM: nice job dont want to run in to that squad lol .
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: dana.raye.smith on November 14, 2010, 01:13:47 PM: HB94, I am pretty sure if he was not shown in indoor environments, I may never have seen him and lived to talk about it.
A great job, and I look forward to seeing him portrayed in the future in one of your photonovels.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 14, 2010, 01:28:38 PM: Dudes, you have all shown me a huge amount of love, I thank you all for your wonderful comments. Respect has to go to Phatty for being so descriptive thus allowing me to re-create these characters from his words.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: Tamer on November 14, 2010, 04:27:46 PM: Wow, this looks great!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 14, 2010, 06:08:57 PM: Thanks guys!

Just a quick update, Sgt Creeper now has a Personal Recon Droid.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/XWA%20-%20Chapter%2013%20-%20Imperial%20horizon/Sniper5.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: wraithnine on November 14, 2010, 06:15:38 PM: that looks suspiciously like a Tau Gun Drone .. ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: hannsfartknocker on November 14, 2010, 07:12:13 PM: sweet. :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: 110clones on November 14, 2010, 08:59:34 PM: wow!! thats AWESOME
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: DocOutlands on November 14, 2010, 09:09:00 PM: hehe, Jay - I always thought Tau drones looked like good SW droids!

Jules, if that is a standard rifle, I'm not buying enough clones!! I've not seen one like that yet! Looks like a combo of an MG34 rear end and something else up front with an added scope. But if it's a standard-supply blaster, I'll be able to get ahold of one.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: kreeper2 on November 14, 2010, 11:05:32 PM: LOVING THE NAME HE HE HE HE HE!!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on November 15, 2010, 11:29:23 AM: Jules my friend you have outdone yourself
the figure and especially the coloring looks perfect

great work
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: CaptainLux on November 15, 2010, 08:15:40 PM: Woow mant his looks soo amazing!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: hemble on November 15, 2010, 11:34:40 PM: Jules awesome figure mate and love the paint apps and the TAU drone sure does fit very well with the SW universe.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on November 16, 2010, 06:50:30 AM: Very cool.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on November 16, 2010, 10:24:24 AM: really loving that sniper awesome work
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: darknsour on November 16, 2010, 12:30:01 PM: Great work!!

Love the detail and color!!!

Amazing!!!

rich
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 16, 2010, 03:06:51 PM: Guys, really great feedback! thanks so much for all of your comments, they are all very motivational.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: clonemedic96 on November 20, 2010, 09:14:51 AM: LOL so strange i have the exact same parts that you used to make that recon droid! Can we see some close up pics of that droid?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - IMPERIAL SNIPER 27th Elite Recon
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 17, 2010, 11:10:45 AM: Hi folks, here's another custom for you...

This is a Stormtrooper Commander taken from the final part of Imperial Horizon. Pat created the fictional character in his story and I have created the custom....
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/fEAR2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/fEAR1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: CaptainLux on December 17, 2010, 11:18:42 AM: Wooow jules that Stormtrooper commander looks awesome, the paint job the damage marks re awesome!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: wraithnine on December 17, 2010, 11:23:51 AM: looks superb! mate
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: DocOutlands on December 17, 2010, 11:29:06 AM: Great job on the battle-damage and on the eyes! Very evil/creepy look there.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on December 17, 2010, 11:43:24 AM: very cool!!!!!!!!!!! love the colors great job
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: beige-4 on December 17, 2010, 12:52:42 PM: i would of thought the 818th would of had purple markings
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 17, 2010, 01:03:16 PM: Beige, you'll have to wait to read the story to find out why the colours are as they are!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: beige-4 on December 17, 2010, 01:06:51 PM: oohhh a sub division ?? or air bourne ?? or guards ?? or thenas guardb ?? ooohhh
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: Tamer on December 17, 2010, 01:17:52 PM: I really like the lighted comm on the side of the helmet. Fantastic.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 17, 2010, 01:57:36 PM: Very cool trooper Jules! I can't wait to see the next chapter come together!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: Art deWhill on December 17, 2010, 03:10:50 PM: wow, great commander, excellent paint job, my friend!! and awesome photos, love the play with out-of-focus :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: spudafett on December 17, 2010, 08:08:24 PM: Jules I love your figures, they are amazingly well done as far as paint apps go. The small additions, albeit small in stature, are huge improvements. Using the classic POTF shoulder pad is great (I am correct in that assumption of the parts origin aren't I?) and the comm unit on the helmet is a great addition as well.

I realy think you are shooting yourself in the foot when you add so much photo-shoping to these images. Don't get me wrong the photo-shop is amazing, the added lighting effects give it such realism that it's fantastic...

but might I request a before and after images of the photoshop work on this figure so that we can appreciate the custom in it's entire physical form, not just it's edited "production" artwork form? I'd love to see an unaltered photo of your figures so that I can adequately comment on the craftsmanship that I know your puting into them...
(but still throw in a photoshoped image in there as the final reveal! they are breathtaking!)

BTW... I realize that most of the time you do supply an unaltered, or at least very little altered photo with your work... sometimes I forget how good your real life backgrounds are that at first glance I think they are photo-shops on your other figures, but I'd realy love to see an unaltered photo of this figure itself.
again, don't take this personally.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on December 17, 2010, 08:59:29 PM: What color's are you using for the 27th Sniper? The custom is just so cool.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: Phatty on December 17, 2010, 09:30:07 PM: Jules I love him! He looks so great, and I love the color choice, along with the markings. I know why Beige-4 thought it would be purple, but yes, this has a particular place to play in this story arc. Man oh man I can't wait for the final chapter of IH to hit!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: kreeper2 on December 17, 2010, 10:45:29 PM: Jules just the right touch and poof you got the magic sir way incredible custom!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: Tamer on December 18, 2010, 06:06:37 AM: I like the fact that the orange stripe on the helmet, the should pad, and the pauldron show this dude has seen some action as some of the paint is chipped away.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 18, 2010, 06:43:07 AM: Quote from: spudafett on December 17, 2010, 08:08:24 PM

but might I request a before and after images of the photoshop work on this figure so that we can appreciate the custom in it's entire physical form, not just it's edited "production" artwork form?

Spuda, you have made a good point...

These are the unedited images...I have reduced the resolution to make the files smaller but apart from that there is no Photoshop work whatsoever...
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/commanderx2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/commanderx1.jpg)

Guys, I will have to admit that this guy isn't actually a new figure, it's just a repaint of one I made a while ago seen here on the left of the image...
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/old1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: spudafett on December 18, 2010, 07:45:28 AM: to see the old image and you pointing it out I can see that it's just a repainted figure... but to be honest I'd not been able to tell! It might as well be a new one HB.

Besides, adding a fresh paint app to a figure is practically creating a new one anyway!

without the photoshop effects I can realy appreciate the weathering and detail you've put into the figure. The paint chipping and weathering still amazes me, I honestly don't know how you pull that off.

Superb work as always!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: 110clones on December 18, 2010, 08:39:08 AM: nice!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: CaptainLux on December 18, 2010, 10:55:08 AM: Woow, great pics jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: Mando Commando on December 18, 2010, 03:11:48 PM: Great job on that custom, Jules! Really like the orange colors!
bbfet
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on December 18, 2010, 03:15:15 PM: you could also call that storm commander a phase 3(stormtrooper) commander cody
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: Clonehead on December 18, 2010, 03:50:28 PM: Looks like a keeper to me, Jules. If I seen that one on the shelf, I would pick him up.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: Mungo Baobab on December 18, 2010, 06:50:32 PM: Cool. I like the blue eyes on the Stormtrooper.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: Mungo Baobab on December 25, 2010, 07:33:58 AM: Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: beige-4 on December 25, 2010, 07:54:25 AM: hope you have a great time with your family jules
merry christmas
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: Mungo Baobab on January 01, 2011, 10:07:24 PM: Happy New Year!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on January 02, 2011, 12:26:43 AM: HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - UNKNOWN Cmdr - 818TH FEARTROOPERS
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 02, 2011, 12:37:38 PM: Guys thanks for the good wishes....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Jedi Pirates
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 07, 2011, 11:16:30 AM: Hello folks, I'm back with a new set of figures.

These were actually inspired by Spudafett and his most excellent trench coat... After seeing his post I grabbed a load of figures, pulled them apart and then re-assembled them to make the figures you see here. The process was totally organic, they just took shape.

My idea was that these are a band of Force Sensitive kids who were rescued by a Rogue Jedi just after Order 66 want into action. The Jedi went into hiding and taught the children how to fight and survive. As they grew older the band begun to take their revenge on Imperial Forces throughout the Galaxy by attacking and plundering outposts and supply convoys. By the time of the Battle of Yavin they were among the most wanted criminals in the Galaxy... Unlike their Jedi leader, the young Jedi's preferred Blasters and laser weapons to the traditional light sabres, however during battle they combined their expertise in weaponry with well honed Jedi Powers.

Their Droid C3-FO (aka Full-On), is a male chauvinist and arrogant character (rude and lewd), who is tolerated only because he has the ability to change into any form he chooses by way of a retro fitted holoemitter, he is also skilled in intelligence gathering and deception. He also likes to smoke cigars and pack the largest weapons he can get his hands on...

The Female Dal'Ya (aka Peacegirl) is only happy when she is either firing, assembling or stealing a gun. The more guns she can carry the happier she is. There is nothing Dal'ya doesn't know about guns...

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/LJ1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/LJ2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/LJ3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/LJ4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/LJ5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/LJ6.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/LJ7.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/LJ8.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/LJ10.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - "Peacegirl", "Full-on", "Wisecrack" and a Jedi
Post by: Art deWhill on January 07, 2011, 11:20:56 AM: I am totally blown away!! Sir, they all look so fantastic. WOW is not enough.
Of course I love Dal'Ya ;) but her fellow guys are amazing, too. Jenson look extremely cool.
Absolutly top work, Jules.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - "Peacegirl", "Full-on", "Wisecrack" and a Jedi
Post by: beige-4 on January 07, 2011, 11:53:49 AM: is " jenson " inspired by jenson button ? from formula one
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - "Peacegirl", "Full-on", "Wisecrack" and a Jedi
Post by: wraithnine on January 07, 2011, 12:20:44 PM: awesome work mate ! love the new characters ,is it me or is that a sirius black head on Tanner?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - "Peacegirl", "Full-on", "Wisecrack" and a Jedi
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 07, 2011, 12:33:00 PM: Quote from: wraithnine on January 07, 2011, 12:20:44 PM
awesome work mate ! love the new characters ,is it me or is that a sirius black head on Tanner?

Thanks Jay, and Yep it is Sirus' head.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - "Peacegirl", "Full-on", "Wisecrack" and a Jedi
Post by: Phatty on January 07, 2011, 12:56:55 PM: Ah, Jules, magnificent works to be sure. And such perfect specimens for perhaps an intricate short story, taking place in that Galaxy far, far away...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - "Peacegirl", "Full-on", "Wisecrack" and a Jedi
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 07, 2011, 01:01:07 PM: ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - "Peacegirl", "Full-on", "Wisecrack" and a Jedi
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 07, 2011, 01:45:41 PM: Oh boy do I love it when the Hangarbay gets time to make a few custom figures. Jules you have a style all your own and I love it. Your parts combos are great and remind me of even older sci-fi movie influences brought to your SWverse. You also have the ability to pull off bold color choices and not everyone can do that in a way that is so pleasing to the eye. I love all of these and am requestinf a better shot of the Uga Warrior head guy getting ready to throw the frisbee, haha. He looks really cool standing in the background and I would love to see more. The droid is an awesome idea and I love the range finder used as a holoprojector. All the figures rock my friend, very well done!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - The Jedi Misfits...
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on January 07, 2011, 02:52:06 PM: wow that's is awesome work !!!!!!! i am impressed phenomenal work !!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - The Jedi Misfits...
Post by: CloneSniper78 on January 07, 2011, 04:58:30 PM: Those guys are awesome Jules. I know a pretty cool vehicle they would go well with too.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - The Jedi Misfits...
Post by: gwest on January 07, 2011, 08:28:34 PM: WOW!!!!

Parts list, please.

I can only recognize a handful of pieces...

All of your work is professional quality.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - The Jedi Misfits...
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on January 07, 2011, 10:35:49 PM: OMG! I'm totally blown away! Amazing work.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - The Jedi Misfits...
Post by: 110clones on January 07, 2011, 11:23:38 PM: wow those are very cool!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - The Jedi Misfits...
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 08, 2011, 01:58:36 AM: Thanks guys for all of your comments. Gwest,I'm terrible with parts lists, but I do know that there is a Greedo, Imperial Gunner, McQuarrue Luke, Bespin Like, a couple of Force Unleashed characters, Sirus Black (Harry Potter) and a Raiders of the Lost Arc character (I thnk).

Clone Sniper, yes, and if you'd like to donate said vehicle to the Hangarbay94 fund for cool vehicles then please send it to:

Hangarbay94,
Hangarbay94,
Hangarbays Secret Asteroid Base
Vegresso Asteroid Field,
A Galaxy Far Far Away.

(sorry I don't know the Zip Code)

Your donation would be very much appreciated...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - "Peacegirl", "Full-on", "Wisecrack" and a Jedi
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 08, 2011, 03:00:47 AM: Quote from: beige-4 on January 07, 2011, 11:53:49 AM
is " jenson " inspired by jenson button ? from formula one

Beige, as a matter of fact no.... ;) it's actually becuase my favourite car of all time is the Jenson Interceptor, but perhaps said diver was named after the car. In the 70's they used to give English cars such cool names like the Hunter and the Avenger....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - The Jedi Misfits...
Post by: beige-4 on January 08, 2011, 03:36:52 AM: ahh right . well when the droid db-5 comes up im sure where you've named it from
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - The Jedi Misfits...
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 08, 2011, 04:20:37 AM: Quote from: beige-4 on January 08, 2011, 03:36:52 AM
ahh right . well when the droid db-5 comes up im sure where you've named it from

I'd never thought of that! what a great name for a droid!!! :D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - The Jedi Misfits...
Post by: Tamer on January 08, 2011, 07:55:48 AM: These look great Jules. Got em on the front page.

I for one can't wait to see where they might show up in upcoming epside of X-Wing Alliance or whatever other project you might be working on.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - The Jedi Misfits...
Post by: darknsour on January 08, 2011, 09:48:56 AM: Great job!!!!

Love the backstory!!!

They all look great!!!

Rich
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - The Jedi Misfits...
Post by: von reinhardt on January 08, 2011, 11:34:32 AM: I love them!
I have a bunch of back ground bums in my cantina who are kind of a bunch of misfits...that dude with the long hair looks a like Gary Oldman? what figure is that head from?

Great looking bunch & story.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - The Jedi Misfits...
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 08, 2011, 04:46:05 PM: VR, yes it is Gary Altman, it's the Sirus Black figure from the Harry Potter series.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - The Jedi Misfits...
Post by: Mungo Baobab on January 08, 2011, 06:55:43 PM: Tanner is awesome. Mind sharing the recipe?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - The Jedi Misfits...
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 09, 2011, 01:47:01 AM: Quote from: Mungo Baobab on January 08, 2011, 06:55:43 PM
Tanner is awesome. Mind sharing the recipe?

Ok, head is Sirus Black (Harry Pottter)
Top is Greedo
Left arm is a loose build a droid part you get free with figures
Waist section is the guy from Force Unleashed
Trousers are Degobah Luke
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - The Jedi Misfits...
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on January 09, 2011, 08:25:33 AM: very interesting characters Jules
they all look great but Tanner is my favorite
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - The Jedi Misfits...
Post by: Mungo Baobab on January 09, 2011, 09:18:55 AM: Thanks for the info.
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Post by: Clonehead on January 09, 2011, 09:57:44 AM: Great figures, Jules. I also love the Tanner one. I recognized the Sirus head right away. Nice sculpt on that one.
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Post by: von reinhardt on January 09, 2011, 11:26:41 AM: Thanks for the info, I need to find that Sirus Black figure so i can make a Gary Oldman star wars figure.
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Post by: BugSkirt on January 09, 2011, 02:51:52 PM: Wow, those Jedi pirates are awesome. I really like the group shot. Such variety!
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Post by: CloneSniper78 on January 09, 2011, 05:23:52 PM: Jenson Villa is my favorite. I don't know why he just looks cool. I like the droid too.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Clawbird Squadron
Post by: hangarbay94 on February 06, 2011, 05:04:18 PM: Hi everyone,

I've been a bit busy with work of late so I apologise if I haven't been keeping up with events. There seems to be some fresh faces around here, and I've been blown away by images of recent customs on the front page lately.

This weekend I had a bit of time to work on the pilots for the next chapter of X-Wing Alliance (see the Graphic Fiction forum). Here are the pilots and their names. I just need to alter the female pilots hair colour then the pilots will be complete.

Some of you may recognise the head of the pilot on the far left, he was a Jedi Monk as seen in the Darkchild Saga, I think Doc Outland created him.

If anyone has any suggestions or continuity issues please let me know as any comments will be greatly received.

Special thanks goes to Viper Aviator for creating the Squadron's insignia.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/groupimage.jpg)
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Post by: Clonehead on February 06, 2011, 05:16:55 PM: That's a good looking crew, Jules! Looks like those guys are ready for some action.
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Post by: wraithnine on February 06, 2011, 05:21:24 PM: they look excellent mate ! totally love those alien pilots ! :o
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Post by: clone10 on February 06, 2011, 05:32:00 PM: Cool pilots!!!
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Post by: Phatty on February 06, 2011, 09:12:13 PM: Looking pretty slick! Can't wait to read the latest chapter!
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Post by: Jedi Minstrel on February 06, 2011, 09:31:51 PM: very cool squad.
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Post by: SITHHAPPENS on February 06, 2011, 10:48:56 PM: awesome squad !!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: beige-4 on February 07, 2011, 09:11:02 AM: love your rebel pilots mate
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Clawbird Squadron
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 07, 2011, 01:25:46 PM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on February 06, 2011, 05:04:18 PM
Hi everyone,

I've been a bit busy with work of late so I apologise if I haven't been keeping up with events. There seems to be some fresh faces around here, and I've been blown away by images of recent customs on the front page lately.

This weekend I had a bit of time to work on the pilots for the next chapter of X-Wing Alliance (see the Graphic Fiction forum). Here are the pilots and their names. I just need to alter the female pilots hair colour then the pilots will be complete.

Some of you may recognise the head of the pilot on the far left, he was a Jedi Monk as seen in the Darkchild Saga, I think Doc Outland created him.

If anyone has any suggestions or continuity issues please let me know as any comments will be greatly received.

Special thanks goes to Viper Aviator for creating the Squadron's insignia.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/groupimage.jpg)

Great looking Squadron you have here Julian. I like the idea of changing the hair lolor on the female. How about changing the skull cap on Cad Bane head to tan like the pre helmet that comes with the A-Wing pilot. Good job again!
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Post by: Clonehead on February 07, 2011, 03:22:16 PM: had to put this on the front page, buddy. Bring on that next chapter!
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Post by: von reinhardt on February 07, 2011, 04:31:56 PM: Very cool, I picked up a few pilots so i could make myself a few alien pilots...good job.
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Post by: darknsour on February 07, 2011, 04:45:55 PM: Great Pilots!!!!

They look AMAZING!!!

Who's head is that on the 1st Pilot on the left??

It looks like me!!!

I had some heads made of myself and used them on customs!!!

Great job!!!
Keep up the great work!!!

Rich
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Clawbird Squadron
Post by: JediMerc on February 07, 2011, 06:57:59 PM: Sweeeet, sweet set of pilots! Great group shot and love the Kel Dor pilot: the orange pilot colors look great on that B-wing pilot body. The Cad Bane head was great choice; great look for an alien pilot we haven't seen before.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Clawbird Squadron
Post by: DocOutlands on February 07, 2011, 11:06:44 PM: Rich, the head is one I casted from B'arin Apma - the black-armored Mandalorian from the EE boxed set. I believe Clint has the head available in his shop now. In original Hasbro paint, the head is *very* "baby-faced." I added some wrinkles around the eye-corners and the forehead and gave him a goatee. Giving him some grey hair, as well, helped to "age" the face. He ended up looking almost dead-on like a dozer operator I worked with several years ago - who also happened to be a Star Wars junkie! Gotta love serendipity.

As the pic was loading, I was giggling and saying, "Hey, I know that guy!"
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Post by: artilarytrooper321 on February 08, 2011, 05:25:38 AM: nice pilots ;D
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Post by: Art deWhill on February 08, 2011, 05:42:14 AM: exciting new figures!!!
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Post by: spudafett on February 08, 2011, 06:57:20 AM: the pilots look amazing. the bane and embo heads take the cake though, those are just such uniquely distinct aliens that we are just now learning about it's refreshing to see them used else-where. I'm surprised that the bane head doesn't look undersized in the flight suit figure though. Any legacy style body I've put that head onto has made the head look pea-sized...
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Post by: Tamer on February 08, 2011, 08:25:09 AM: Wow, what a great group of custom's pilots. Ah Hasbro, will you ever give us anymore alien rebel pilots. Look how great these turned out!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Clawbird Squadron
Post by: hangarbay94 on February 08, 2011, 09:41:44 AM: Thanks guys. I have deliberately added more aliens and races into my Alliance squadrons and I have also chosen aliens as squadron leaders, I am glad you all approve.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Clawbird Squadron
Post by: hangarbay94 on February 08, 2011, 09:50:03 AM: Quote from: DocOutlands on February 07, 2011, 11:06:44 PM
Rich, the head is one I casted from B'arin Apma - the black-armored Mandalorian from the EE boxed set. I believe Clint has the head available in his shop now. In original Hasbro paint, the head is *very* "baby-faced." I added some wrinkles around the eye-corners and the forehead and gave him a goatee. Giving him some grey hair, as well, helped to "age" the face. He ended up looking almost dead-on like a dozer operator I worked with several years ago - who also happened to be a Star Wars junkie! Gotta love serendipity.

As the pic was loading, I was giggling and saying, "Hey, I know that guy!"

Yes it was you who created him and I've been dying to resurrect him as I loved the figure you created for Darkchild. His face just oooozes character and I suspect we will be seeing much more of him in the coming months and years....
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Post by: FialaFernbrugg on February 08, 2011, 10:17:38 AM: simply brilliant Jules
a good idea to use CW figures for new custom alien pilots
my favorite is the Cad Bane pilot (Ido Chiba)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Clawbird Squadron
Post by: DocOutlands on February 08, 2011, 09:28:25 PM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on February 08, 2011, 09:50:03 AM
Yes it was you who created him and I've been dying to resurrect him as I loved the figure you created for Darkchild. His face just oooozes character and I suspect we will be seeing much more of him in the coming months and years....

Those words make me very, very happy!
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Post by: CaptainLux on February 10, 2011, 06:52:44 PM: Woooow i love that squadron jules!!!!
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Post by: RunDown on February 15, 2011, 06:29:30 AM: Great Work Man - Love the pilots!
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Post by: Mungo Baobab on February 15, 2011, 02:06:56 PM: outstanding work.
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Post by: darthdaddy on February 19, 2011, 07:33:59 PM: Hangarbay94 has been added to "CUSTOMS I WISH I OWNED"

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/02/hangarbay94-added-to-customs-i-wish-i.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/02/hangarbay94-added-to-customs-i-wish-i.html)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Storm Unit
Post by: hangarbay94 on March 20, 2011, 05:39:08 PM: Hi folks,

It's been a while since I posted any custom figures here, but as I've just completed working on the Storm Unit figures for the next X-Wing Alliance chapter, I thought I'd post them here....

Storm Unit specialise in Boarding Operations and form part of 'Cloak Group' - Elite Boarding Commando's' based on-board the Calamari Cruiser Defiance. This is their Wookie Page...
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Storm_Unit_(team) (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Storm_Unit_(team))

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/sunit1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Storm Unit
Post by: DocOutlands on March 20, 2011, 06:29:59 PM: High-intensity group of scary-looking gents! Bravo, Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Storm Unit
Post by: clone10 on March 20, 2011, 06:43:50 PM: Those rebel troopers are just amazing!!!
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 20, 2011, 07:07:08 PM: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! You know I am a huge Rebel fan and your new troops look great! I like the way you have matched the old versions to the new ones. Great touches all around!
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Post by: SITHHAPPENS on March 20, 2011, 07:13:59 PM: those are sweet fantastic job !!!
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Post by: Phatty on March 20, 2011, 07:30:20 PM: Jules, they look like a rough, tough, band of trained killers! Excellent work, and I can't wait to see them in action in the next chapter!
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Post by: kreeper2 on March 20, 2011, 08:54:24 PM: Awsome looking bunch youy got there mate!!
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Post by: Art deWhill on March 21, 2011, 12:47:15 AM: stunning figures and wonderful presentation as always!!
great!!
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Post by: wraithnine on March 21, 2011, 02:12:34 AM: seriously minty mate!
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Post by: Clonehead on March 21, 2011, 03:37:07 AM: Sweet group of rebels, Jules. Veterans of some rough outings by the look of it.
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Post by: Tamer on March 21, 2011, 05:17:54 AM: Wow, I don't know what I like looking at more your customs or your graphics. I just call it a win win situation! ;D

Nice work Jules.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Storm Unit
Post by: darknsour on March 21, 2011, 06:22:16 AM: What a great looking group !!!

Very cool!!!

Looks like they are fresh out of the box!!!

Rich
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Post by: Jedi Minstrel on March 21, 2011, 06:38:52 AM: Great work. Any more pics? Individual pics?
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Post by: darthdaddy on March 21, 2011, 07:13:14 AM: Nice Endor team
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Post by: von reinhardt on March 21, 2011, 08:15:20 AM: Awesome group of rebels, nice work as always.
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Post by: FialaFernbrugg on March 21, 2011, 10:03:09 AM: I guess these rebels are ready for some action
stunning figures Jules
I hope you show us more pics of them
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Storm Unit
Post by: CloneSniper78 on March 21, 2011, 10:33:21 AM: Yesss! Special Forces troops rule. Great customs HB.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Storm Unit
Post by: Road Warrior on March 21, 2011, 01:35:17 PM: Superb!

I don't think I would want to "storm" any kind of ship/station/base unless that particular target had a crew of... less than one!:)

I like the look of these boys- look mean like they should. Do they do the typical "smash and grab"? Something tells me they bypass the hangar and do a direct strike on the bridge. Man if I had a Shuttle I would give it to you so you could wip up a "highly modified assault craft" to go along with this.

Do you plan a version 2 of these guys? If so I was thinking ..how about green painted stormtrooper chest, shoulder, and shin armor to add to the mix. Might look pretty neat under those vests and pounchos. My two cents anyway.

Look forward to the chapter Jules. :)
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Post by: Mungo Baobab on March 21, 2011, 03:24:33 PM: Well done.
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Post by: JediMerc on March 21, 2011, 03:33:29 PM: Another outstanding job! I can't wait to see these guys in action!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Storm Unit
Post by: hangarbay94 on March 21, 2011, 06:57:11 PM: Thanks guys for all of your wonderful remarks, they are all appreciated...

Quote from: Jedi Minstrel on March 21, 2011, 06:38:52 AM
Great work. Any more pics? Individual pics?

Jedi Minstrel, I have one image I worked on this evening, it shows Storm Unit during a mission briefing.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/stormunit1.jpg)
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Post by: clone10 on March 21, 2011, 07:02:15 PM: That is cool!!!
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 21, 2011, 07:08:04 PM: Holy crap Batman! Jules you are a graphics master, no one would believe that was a hat box in it's former life but you have the thread to prove it. This is going to be another amazing chapter!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Storm Unit
Post by: JediMerc on March 21, 2011, 07:43:47 PM: I always patiently await your work, but this might be too much! Two updates in two days!?!!? You're spoiling us! I was already excited for your next chapter, but this scene has me drooling all over my keyboard right now... :P
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Post by: CaptainLux on March 24, 2011, 06:32:59 PM: Oh yeah amazing!
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Post by: 110clones on March 24, 2011, 08:52:32 PM: Now that is cool.
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Post by: Jedi Minstrel on March 24, 2011, 09:45:48 PM: uh..............................................................................er..................................................mmmm....................................................words cannot describe.....................wow!
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Post by: CloneSniper78 on March 24, 2011, 10:28:21 PM: ...........thud............... I fell of my chair.
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Post by: Clonehead on March 25, 2011, 03:26:31 AM: And the improvements of your craft continue. Jules, I was mesmerized by that briefing room shot.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - McQuarrie Nomads
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 01, 2011, 08:47:19 PM: Hi everyone!

These are some customs I've been wanting to do for a while...They desert dwellers living on a desolate planet somewhere far, far away!!!
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Higara5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Higara4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Higara3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/IMG_9153.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/IMG_9157.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Higara8.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Higara7.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on April 01, 2011, 08:50:13 PM: that is awesome love everthing about it great job
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Post by: kreeper2 on April 01, 2011, 09:23:04 PM: man those are great !! the colors and the picture taking are the best!!
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Post by: FialaFernbrugg on April 01, 2011, 09:59:37 PM: those are fantastic figures Juels
my favorite is the concept rebel trooper with Embo shoulder pauldron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: CloneSniper78 on April 01, 2011, 11:45:31 PM: Those first two shots are amazing. Makes you wonder what their lives are like and what's going on around them. I love that vehicle too.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: JediMerc on April 02, 2011, 03:33:31 AM: The grittiness and realism is what gets my attention: an awesome display of creativity, style, and it leaves you wanting to know more about these people. Incredible job!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 02, 2011, 04:04:37 AM: Quote from: JediMerc on April 02, 2011, 03:33:31 AM
The grittiness and realism is what gets my attention: an awesome display of creativity, style, and it leaves you wanting to know more about these people. Incredible job!

Ok, this is their story!!!

They live approximately 2 million years after the Battle of Yavin. The Sith and the Jedi are long forgotten and the Galaxy is now sparsely populated and quiet. The Empires of the past have been replaced by small enclaves and self governing colonies, the Galaxy has very few industrialised sectors and most star systems are now devoid of intelligent life.

This couple are traders and archiologists living their lives travelling between worlds on the Braxant Hyperspace Corridor, their preferred residence is an isolated villa on the shores of a large Oasis in the vast uninhabited desert on the planet Morishim.
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Post by: JediMerc on April 02, 2011, 04:11:24 AM: You certainly know how to tell a story! Just this small bit leaves me salivating for more....I don't know how you do it, but just keep on doing it! Thanks for being such a great inspiration with all your truly outstanding work!

Be careful: after last night's CW finale, it's clear that Uncle George directly 'borrowed' the plot line for those episodes from the Predator movies. He might be coming for your stuff next! :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: Phatty on April 02, 2011, 05:00:58 AM: Jules, this new little Galaxy you just created is RIPE with possibilities for photo novels, fan fiction, customs, and so much more! As for your figures, they're very well done as per usual, your sandy weathering is spot on! Excellent work.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on April 02, 2011, 06:32:43 AM: OOOOOOOOOOO! Amazing work, as usual!
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Post by: KesselRunImports on April 02, 2011, 07:02:00 AM: Nice. Awesome concept and excellent execution.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 02, 2011, 07:08:03 AM: Jules this is a fantastic creative effort. As everyone has said your superb photos leave us wanting more. The figures are very well done and I love the gritty desert look. The male character is sooooo awesome looking! Great parts selection and I really love the shoulder armor combined with that helmet. Then we see the droid gunner, wow, very cool it looks like the front of the Slave 1 transformer, is it? I also see you have re done the ship into an awesome, gritty, sandblasted masterpiece. Sooooo well done my friend, now I am going to look at all these pics again!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: CloneSniper78 on April 03, 2011, 09:46:19 AM: I love it! If you don't mind I want to make a character that fits into this world. If it's good enough maybe you can put him in your story. Maybe we could get a collaboration of customizers to add a character or two to the story, then poor Jules will have to figure out how to add them to the story line.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: Mungo Baobab on April 03, 2011, 10:09:05 AM: This is cool. Great customs.

Via Google: Today is the 119th Anniversary of the first documented Ice Cream Sundae...Have a happy Sundae!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 03, 2011, 03:23:16 PM: Quote from: CloneSniper78 on April 03, 2011, 09:46:19 AM
I love it! If you don't mind I want to make a character that fits into this world. If it's good enough maybe you can put him in your story. Maybe we could get a collaboration of customizers to add a character or two to the story, then poor Jules will have to figure out how to add them to the story line.

Thanks CS, I'd love to see another character for this timeline... If you let me have some pictures I'd love to do some additional artwork.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: Tamer on April 04, 2011, 07:50:29 AM: Sweet figs Jules. On the front page.
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Post by: trooperfelks on April 04, 2011, 05:16:57 PM: :o wow outstanding job on the whole set . vehicle and figures go so well with each other. must took you so time to do that.5/5
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: CaptainLux on April 04, 2011, 07:56:02 PM: Wooow jules, really nice job there, awesome work!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: Art deWhill on April 04, 2011, 10:56:35 PM: wow, those are awesome figures, Jules, I like them a lot! and excellent setups/shots, I can feel the heat!
great work!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: darthdaddy on April 05, 2011, 11:01:36 AM: I can't wait for the Apocalypse. Wait, what have you got me saying?

Seriously. Can't wait.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on April 06, 2011, 07:11:14 AM: Those customs are really well done.
That vehicle is insanely good.

What was the original vehicle before the kit bash?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: DocOutlands on April 06, 2011, 08:18:28 AM: hahahaha - details on the vehicle are in HB's thread in the vehicle forum...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: clone10 on April 07, 2011, 06:58:48 PM: Awesome customs and that ship is just amazing ;D :o
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Desert Dwellers...
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 30, 2011, 01:48:12 AM: Hi Yall

Here are some re-paints of the troops featured in the Galactic Conflict graphic novel. I've also almost completed The Guadian's Robot Xorbis. You'll be seeing these guys in action on the Fan Fiction Forum.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/5-1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/4-2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Members%20banner/6.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Members%20banner/7.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/3-2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/2-3.jpg)

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/1-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Galactic Conflict Customs...
Post by: Art deWhill on April 30, 2011, 01:57:14 AM: MOST excellent and exciting shot, I love the lighting and out-of-focus in this first one, you have a great eye for this!!!
great customs, too.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Galactic Conflict Customs...
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 30, 2011, 04:48:09 AM: This looks freaking awesome and is great news for the photo novel forums! Love the photography and can't wait to see Xorbis and the Guardian together! Very inspiring work my friend!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Galactic Conflict Customs...
Post by: DanOfTheDead on April 30, 2011, 08:21:42 AM: Tell me more about that head in the first picture! That's amazingly done! Customized that way or some of your fancy photoshop trickery? :D Either way, it looks wonderful.

They all look great!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Galactic Conflict Customs...
Post by: kreeper2 on April 30, 2011, 08:53:15 AM: Very well done Jules ive actually been keeping up with the the comic its very creative and I enjoy reading quite a bit !!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Galactic Conflict Customs...
Post by: CaptainLux on April 30, 2011, 09:10:22 AM: Woow Jules, this guys rock, the color squeme is awesome!!!

Amazing work, cant see to see them in some action!

Damien.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Galactic Conflict Customs...
Post by: beige-4 on April 30, 2011, 09:12:12 AM: too good jules, you are probably the best of the best when it comes to photonovels, and now... well you've got 36 pages of awesome!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Galactic Conflict Customs...
Post by: Clonemaster on April 30, 2011, 10:47:12 AM: i like those clones
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Galactic Conflict Customs...
Post by: Phatty on April 30, 2011, 12:22:43 PM: They look great, Jules! I love the white accent stripe on them, it really pops!
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Post by: darknsour on April 30, 2011, 12:41:11 PM: I love the green on these guy's!!!

They came out great!!!

What paint did you use, I love that green, It has a true military look to it!!!

Rich
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Post by: SITHHAPPENS on April 30, 2011, 01:26:35 PM: fantastic simply fantastic awesome job !!!!
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Post by: Spookymufu on April 30, 2011, 01:28:43 PM: (http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/1-4.jpg)

this one reminds me of the Star Tours que line.....Awesome!
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Post by: hangarbay94 on April 30, 2011, 01:34:38 PM: Thanks Guys,

The robot is in fact the inside of a Jabba's mini rig flipped uside down with Boba Fett's back pack stuck on top.
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Post by: Mungo Baobab on April 30, 2011, 01:47:07 PM: Wow these clones rock!
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Post by: JediMerc on April 30, 2011, 04:15:19 PM: These troops are nothing short of awesome!

Love the deep green color scheme; that clone commander just looks amazing in that color scheme!

Love the new droid, too: kinda reminds me of a more violent version of "Robby the Robot"... ;)
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Post by: KesselRunImports on April 30, 2011, 04:22:11 PM: So super cool! The troops and the droid are awesome, can't wait to see them in action.
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Post by: Commander Wolffe CC #3636 on April 30, 2011, 05:10:07 PM: i love them, i have a idea you should make a version of the squad in tcw form
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Post by: sith_fire30 on May 01, 2011, 05:00:16 PM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on April 30, 2011, 01:48:12 AM
Hi Yall

Here are some re-paints of the troops featured in the Galactic Conflict graphic novel. I've also almost completed The Guadian's Robot Xorbis. You'll be seeing these guys in action on the Fan Fiction Forum.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/5-1.jpg)

Hangarbay - Not only are you're customs clean and well done, your photgraphy kicks major a$$! I love this pic!
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Post by: hangarbay94 on May 01, 2011, 07:47:49 PM: Thanks Sith Fire...

There are more images of these guys on patrol, so I thought I'd make a compilation of the best of them for your enjoyment...

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/16.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/15-1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/14.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/13.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/12.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/11-1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/9-1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/8-1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/6-1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/5-2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/3-3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/2-4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/1-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Galactic Conflict Customs on Patrol
Post by: DanOfTheDead on May 01, 2011, 08:11:18 PM: The sunset pictures are beautiful!
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Post by: Jedi Minstrel on May 02, 2011, 05:35:10 AM: Diggin' these action shots.
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Post by: Spookymufu on May 02, 2011, 06:16:01 AM: nice!
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Post by: darthdaddy on May 02, 2011, 08:07:37 AM: Nice repaints and the photos look awesome!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Galactic Conflict Customs on Patrol
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 02, 2011, 08:47:31 AM: For the life of me I can't remember what Stormtrooper head is on the red figure, can anyone enlighten me?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Galactic Conflict Customs on Patrol
Post by: beige-4 on May 02, 2011, 09:54:50 AM: clone engineer from BF2 bp
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Galactic Conflict Customs on Patrol
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 02, 2011, 10:11:45 AM: Ahhh! I thought it was a Mcquarrie Concept figure... Thanks Beige!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Galactic Conflict Customs on Patrol
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on May 02, 2011, 10:25:17 AM: those are some amazing pics!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Galactic Conflict Customs on Patrol
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 02, 2011, 05:46:27 PM: Thanks everyone for your kind comments!

Here is another character produced for the Forum Web Comic - Galactic Conflict, his name is Necro. The story has a classic Scifi feel to it, so I wanted the customs (other than the Clones) to reflect that iconic style.

Necro's look is heavily influenced by Max Von Sydo's Ming the Merciless from the Flash Gordon Movie and his skin colouring was influenced my the Mekon, from the old Dan Dare comics.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Necro2.jpg)(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Necro3.jpg)(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Necro1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Necro the Merciless...
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 02, 2011, 06:01:22 PM: Oh my! This is so perfect! Love the Ming the Merciless throw back and his eyebrows and facial expression really do a nice job. Love the clrs you chase and that black and white is awesome! Bravo!
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Post by: clone10 on May 02, 2011, 06:48:58 PM: Awesome custom man :o
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Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on May 02, 2011, 07:48:32 PM: Awesome clones bro...and the necro is super awesome
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Post by: Phatty on May 02, 2011, 07:53:03 PM: LMAO! Superdopeascope! So awesome! Necro looks great, and before I even read about him, I got that Ming feeling from the old Flash Gordan series! So cool!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Necro the Merciless...
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on May 02, 2011, 10:13:27 PM: wow Jules
your work is always an inspiration to me
the quality of your pics is the best I've ever seen

keep it up
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Necro the Merciless...
Post by: darknsour on May 03, 2011, 04:40:14 AM: WOW!!!

Great, Great Great!!! on all fronts!!!

Your photos are amazing!! The paint app is wonderful!!!

Love the Flash Gordon tie in!!!

Keep up the great work!!!

Rich
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Post by: Tamer on May 03, 2011, 07:33:44 AM: Oh yeah, back on the front page.

Don't forget we are gonna interview Jules for CAFN this coming Thursday at 6:30 PM Eastern.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Necro the Merciless...
Post by: darknsour on May 03, 2011, 08:31:59 AM: Quote from: Tamer on May 03, 2011, 07:33:44 AM
Oh yeah, back on the front page.

Don't forget we are gonna interview Jules for CAFN this coming Thursday at 6:30 PM Eastern.

That should be great!!! Can't wait!!!

Rich
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Necro the Merciless...
Post by: Trandoshanslaver1138 on May 03, 2011, 08:40:33 AM: desurves nothing but compliments man, I would pay big bucks for some figs like that!...too bad I dont have big bucks:(
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Necro the Merciless...
Post by: JediMerc on May 03, 2011, 04:30:14 PM: I'm loving the Galactic Conflict stills, especially the set from yesterday with the clone group in action. Purely, simply in awe of your work, man!

Necro looks awesome! Kind of reminds me of the types of villains I saw watching the Amazing Spiderman and Hulk cartoons on Saturday mornings as a kid.

Ah, nostalgia... :P
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Post by: Jedi Minstrel on May 03, 2011, 06:26:50 PM: NECRO! Cool Stuff! Likin' the Ming-thing. There's also that episode of Star Trek Voyager when Capt. Janeway participated (unwillingly) in one of Paris' Captain Proton holonovels.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Necro the Merciless...
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 04, 2011, 01:18:27 AM: Thanks everyone for your terrific comments, these last customs are my favourite so far, and so your words of encouragement mean a lot!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Necro the Merciless...
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 04, 2011, 06:40:51 PM: Hi Y'all,

Here is another custom figure taken from the Forum Fan Fic Novel Galactic Conflict, her name is Nova Varsim...I need to take some daylight shots, but in the meantime, here are a couple of images I took this evening.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/NovaVarsim2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/NovaVarsim1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: TIEpilot on May 04, 2011, 07:08:41 PM: Great customs as always. The outdoor shooting is sweet. has my mind rolling now to.

I hope you don't get upset but I am going to borrow you Troop Transport in one of my own customs. Granted it will look very different but I am using yours as my inspiration. I for some reason have loved this vehicle as a kid and I have acquired a number of them to do some customs with.
Pretty much inspired by yours...

Keep up the great work

Greg
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 04, 2011, 07:13:18 PM: Greg, it is awesome that you find my creations so inspirational, thanks so much for the kind words. The old troop transport is my favourite vehicle as well btw.

Jules
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: Phatty on May 04, 2011, 08:24:44 PM: Jules, I ain't gonna lie...your version is so much better than mine! I never really was truly happy with mine, and you've captured the essence of what I was trying to accomplish. Brilliant, my friend!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on May 04, 2011, 09:03:45 PM: very cool.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 05, 2011, 02:53:32 AM: Thanks Pat and JM,

I wanted to take some natural light images as it really shows off the figure at its best (no Photoshop trickery)....Sith Fire's amazing work has inspired me to take a few more risks and as a consequence the last two figures have featured painted heads, something I've never done before....

This character was created by Phatty for the Forum Graphic Fan Fic story - Galactic Conflict, and she'll be making an appearence shortly...

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/NovaVarsim7.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/NovaVarsim6.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/NovaVarsim5.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 05, 2011, 03:20:51 AM: Quote from: Phatty on May 04, 2011, 08:24:44 PM
Jules, I ain't gonna lie...your version is so much better than mine! I never really was truly happy with mine, and you've captured the essence of what I was trying to accomplish. Brilliant, my friend!

Pat, your comment means a great deal to me. It's so cool being able to create a character from written words. And if the figure I create is what the writer has in his head then I've done my job!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 05, 2011, 03:52:22 AM: Julian that is an amazing creation for Nova. She looks perfect! The red skin tone is very nice and very well done. You sir are batting a thousand!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: darthdaddy on May 05, 2011, 04:39:02 AM: Nova and Necro are beyond cool. Love them! Can't wait to listen to you on CAFN tonight. Wish I could catch it live, but I won't get home from work until it's over. I'm hoping Chad makes it available before the night is over.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: spudafett on May 05, 2011, 04:50:49 AM: doc, would you mind rattling off a parts list for nova? That is an amazing looking figure... and the paintwork is superb as always. Especially on the face, if you did all that by hand I have to commend you, great job.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 05, 2011, 05:00:37 AM: Spuda,

Nova is essentially a repaint of a comic pack figure called Jarel. I removed the grey skirt and tried to dye it but the dye didn't fix, so I used the skirt from an Saesee Tiin figure. And yes I did hand paint the face details, the red was applied with a airbrush...I used a strong magnifying glass and a very fine brush, however I bet that there is an easier way... I'm on the hunt for very fine pens as I guess that's how Hasbro do it.

Hasbro have done an amazing job as this close up image shows and its only when magnified that you can really see how well the detailing is applied. I bet there are some poor young Chinese ladies sitting at a table just painting eyes all day and getting paid penny's.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/IMG_9394.jpg)
Trying to achieve the same level of detailing as Hasbro is very hard to achieve when looking this close up, which is why I've stayed clear of painting faces in the past, especially if the figures are being used in Photo Novels. If you look at the Hasbro figure the eyes are blue, and the pupil is painted in black, there is also eye make-up. When looking at the figure in your hand you can't make out all of the detail with the naked eye it's that minute. I have tried to do the same using a brush, but you need an incredibly steady hand, a very fine brush and a very strong magnifying glass. The correct positioning of the pupil is vital to get the effect right, which is the hardest part of the process.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/IMG_9439.jpg)

Its amazing how the change of colour and make up completely alters the character of the figure. I think the face looks much younger and with a wilder character.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: Art deWhill on May 05, 2011, 05:27:50 AM: Nova is AMAZING!!!! absolutly love her, great outfit and a fantastic paint job!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: Tamer on May 05, 2011, 07:21:07 AM: Daggone Jules! I love it.

It looks like her upper painted garment actually has texture and is soft goods! I am assuming this is painted, but would love to hear how you pulled that off. I can't wait to see her in the forum novel.

Back on the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: beige-4 on May 05, 2011, 07:38:27 AM: nice!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 05, 2011, 07:38:38 AM: Thanks Tamer, I never saw myself as being any good at custom figures but this last one I'm quite proud of. I'm glad you like her, and thanks so much for the Front page treatment.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: kreeper2 on May 05, 2011, 07:44:35 AM: bad ass nuff said!!!!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: JediMerc on May 05, 2011, 03:07:07 PM: Your attention to these details is outstanding. I've always shied away from painting head sculpts just because of what you've mentioned here. Really, a terrific job all around. Lovin the soft goods as well; great realism!

Now I'm disappointed that I only picked up one of the Jarael and Rohlan Dyre packs! :-\
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: wraithnine on May 05, 2011, 03:10:53 PM: mate that is utterly superb you have truly captured the character
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: botwt on May 05, 2011, 04:08:02 PM: Excellent job!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: Trandoshanslaver1138 on May 06, 2011, 08:40:51 AM: very very detailed work, I love it ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on May 06, 2011, 09:20:31 AM: brilliant figure Jules
her outfit looks really cool
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 06, 2011, 09:21:41 AM: Enjoyed listening to you on the podcast last night. It's amazing that your awesome graphic abilities originated out of the need to make materials for your company.

You have been "something similar to hangerbayed", in my ISY card set.

(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/ISYcard_12_NovaVarsim.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 06, 2011, 09:37:57 AM: Oh WOW! WOW! WOW!

You've done a great job on the cards, I love the way you have incorporated the site logo and graphics, the whole idea of cards is very cool. Seeing my figure there is awesome, thanks so much!

Being interviewd was such a buzz, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 06, 2011, 09:56:49 AM: Very glad you like them. It's especially cool to do something for someone who does so much great stuff for everyone else.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 06, 2011, 09:58:44 AM: Nate you are just making everyones day! This card for Nova is breathtaking! So well done!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: hemble on May 08, 2011, 06:20:05 PM: Jules more MAGNIFICENT customs from the master and inspirational work.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: CaptainLux on May 10, 2011, 07:42:35 AM: Thats a really cool card!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: sith_fire30 on May 19, 2011, 07:24:49 PM: I spoke more on this figure at Yakface but again - i love this figure! the colors you chose and the mods you made are perfect! Thanks for posting this Jules!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: Trandoshanslaver1138 on May 20, 2011, 09:38:02 AM: this is a rock`n card dude. Absolutely positively worthy of the Imperialship-cards collection! I wonder if they`ll ever make these into real cards to buy.LOL, I`d collect them all :D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Nova Varsim (Galactic Conflict)
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 22, 2011, 01:46:29 PM: Here is a character who was seen a while ago in my first Photonovel, Darkchild saga, his name is Captain Zen Mantori. He's now 30 years older and will be showing up in the next X-Wing Alliance story along with his co-pilot Jodo Neb.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/zen5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/zen4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Zen1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/zen3.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: Mungo Baobab on May 22, 2011, 01:57:49 PM: Wonderful job!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: Tamer on May 22, 2011, 02:09:22 PM: Horaay! Darkchild continues in some capacity. I can't wait to see his co-pilot too. Can we reanimate Bessie?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: JediMerc on May 22, 2011, 02:27:34 PM: I love the parts choices on Zen!

These are my favorite characters: real, gritty, smuggler, livin-on-the-edge types.

Did you create that longcoat on him or id that from a another figure? I can't seem to place it...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 22, 2011, 02:39:55 PM: Jules this is awesome to see! I am so excited that you are reviving this character! I love this new, older look for him. Great parts choices and I love that head repaint you did, great job! Good to see him still rockin' the sideburns! Rock on man!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on May 22, 2011, 03:16:22 PM: man that is awesome the detail is amazing great job
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: Clonehead on May 22, 2011, 03:29:25 PM: Looking good, Jules! I really like the paintwork on his face. It really adds to the character.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: darthdaddy on May 22, 2011, 04:33:14 PM: LOVE the new version!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: Phatty on May 22, 2011, 05:50:33 PM: Very cool, he looks slick as ever, Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: Trandoshanslaver1138 on May 22, 2011, 06:47:10 PM: Awesome dude ^-^
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: botwt on May 22, 2011, 08:24:05 PM: Wow, a very cool character!! :D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: DocOutlands on May 22, 2011, 08:30:26 PM: fan-FREEKIN-tastic!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: hemble on May 23, 2011, 12:18:41 AM: Jules love what you have done with the figure and excellent work on making him look older you did an awesome job.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: Art deWhill on May 23, 2011, 02:33:20 AM: super cool figure - and that very first shot rock!!! excellent lighting, pose and mood, just WOW!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: wraithnine on May 23, 2011, 02:41:20 AM: superb figure mate ! as usual... ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 23, 2011, 04:23:26 AM: Thanks everyone for your comments, it never ceases to amaze me how many replies we all get when we post new customs here, it is always very inspiring and very much appreciated.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: Road Warrior on May 23, 2011, 08:32:31 AM: Most excellent, Jules. ...I WANT your tallent! Or at least some of it!;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 23, 2011, 08:43:15 AM: Road Warrior, we all have talent, you can create 3d designs that I couldn't even dream of....but thanks so much for the kind words!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: CloneSniper78 on May 23, 2011, 11:07:00 AM: Sweet! So we're going to get a merger (sort of) of two of your great photonovels.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 23, 2011, 12:12:04 PM: Yes CS, I need to deviate from the game as mission after mission in space is going to get a bit repetitive. I want to develop Aeron and Emon Azzameen's characters and base some chapters around them. I also want to explore some of the Galaxy's more interesting locations rather than keeping everything space based.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 23, 2011, 06:42:13 PM: These latest replies have sure peaked my interest! I am always patiently awaiting what may come out of the hangarbay...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 23, 2011, 07:11:57 PM: Thanks LE! as you know I'm working on a secret project for ISY right now, but in my spare time, that is spare time from my spare time, I'm writing the next chapter. I'm literally writing a whole new story, so it's similar to the Darkchild Saga in the respect that it is my own work.

This time I'm going to complete the writing before doing any of the artwork. Plus the chapter will be much, much ,longer. So fans will treated to a mini novel.

With so many things going on at once, thing will take time, but I know you'll be patient!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: DarthSinister on May 23, 2011, 08:19:27 PM: The Captain is great Hangarbay!

Love the figures you've been doing lately!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: lucasclones on May 25, 2011, 05:58:40 PM: Nice update on the character! He looks action-weary!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: sith_fire30 on May 25, 2011, 06:06:30 PM: Not only is the figure impressive but the photography is exciting! Great work Jules!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 25, 2011, 06:06:53 PM: Lucasclones Yep! that's precisely the look I was after...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 25, 2011, 06:12:18 PM: Quote from: sith_fire30 on May 25, 2011, 06:06:30 PM
Not only is the figure impressive but the photography is exciting! Great work Jules!!!

Oh my! Sith Fire, you are my hero! My custom figures are but a mere particle of dust mite mucous compared to your sublime creations!

You have inspired me to be far more adventurous in my painting techniques...thanks so much for your comment, it means a great deal!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Captain Zen Mantori
Post by: lucasclones on May 25, 2011, 07:45:48 PM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on May 25, 2011, 06:06:53 PM
Lucasclones Yep! that's precisely the look I was after...
Thought so and you achieved it!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 06, 2011, 06:01:56 AM: (http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Security%20Interceptor/NarShadda1.jpg)

Interceptor Patrol 94 - Corellian Port Authority - Corellian Sector (Nar Shadda)

Nar Shaddaa is the largest moon of Nal Hutta. More commonly known as the Vertical City, the Smuggler's Moon and Little Coruscant, Nar Shaddaa is similar to Coruscant in that its surface is entirely overgrown with city sprawl. But unlike Coruscant—which is only relatively rundown and dangerous on the lower and under levels of the world city—Nar Shaddaa is filthy, polluted, and infested with crime everywhere.

The only place where security forces control some semblance of normality is in and around the vast docks, all of which are controlled by the various corporations sited on the planet, all of which are also corrupt. The Corellian Port Authority controls most of the space ports and refuelling spires in the Corellian sector, and guarding them are the heavily armoured Interceptor Patrols.

Due to the inherent dangers of patrolling such a lawless and violent location, shielded Security Droids, programmed in high speed piloting and urban combat are employed to maintain order. Along with their Infiltrator Droid companions, even the most fearsome criminal runs and hides when they spot one of the distinctive orange patrol cars approaching.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Security%20Interceptor/NarShadda4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Security%20Interceptor/NarShadda2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Security%20Interceptor/NarShadda3.jpg)

And in case you've not seen the vehicle...

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Custom%20Vehicles/Security%20Interceptor/Post8.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: darthdaddy on June 06, 2011, 06:08:32 AM: If they only sold something like this in stores. I'd be buying it in a heartbeat!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: KesselRunImports on June 06, 2011, 06:27:05 AM: You already painted that vehicle?

Not only do you do amazing work, but the speed at which you get it done is incredible. Also, nice job on those unique and interesting droids.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: omega 38 on June 06, 2011, 06:43:15 AM: Nice job simply amazing
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: wraithnine on June 06, 2011, 07:20:20 AM: awesome work my friend ....i am quite simply ...speechless
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: Tamer on June 06, 2011, 07:50:31 AM: Wow, I like them too!

That color is just spectacular.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: botwt on June 06, 2011, 12:15:03 PM: Very cool!! :D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 06, 2011, 03:00:22 PM: OH MY WORD! What a fantastic compliment for the vehicle these droids are! Love the driver with the concept 3-PO head and Rolan body. Everything about this is just covered in awesome sauce!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: JediMerc on June 06, 2011, 06:07:29 PM: The vehicle looks awesome; great color scheme---love that orange!

The security droid turned out very nicely. Love how well the Rohlan Dyre body works with the McQuarrie C3Po head..

Another excellent job, my friend! O0
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: Art deWhill on June 06, 2011, 10:19:47 PM: super cool robots, I very much like the concept 3PO head!!
awesome job!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: CloneSniper78 on June 06, 2011, 11:35:26 PM: I didn't expect you to finish this vehicle so fast. I did expect it to be this awesome. Great job on those droids too.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 07, 2011, 12:58:38 AM: Guys your response to my latest customs is quite overwhelming, thanks so much for all of your support and encouragement.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: ScreamingSamuraiStudio on June 07, 2011, 04:05:16 AM: Just between you and me, when I saw Car 94, I stood up and did a 3/4 back flip right into the china cabinet.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: Droidworld on June 09, 2011, 05:11:02 PM: Your Security Droids are both welcoming (facially), and terrifying (bodily) at the sametime!?! What more could you want in security droids!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on June 10, 2011, 11:52:12 AM: WHOA that's cool.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: DarthSinister on June 10, 2011, 01:50:09 PM: Love the crew Jules!

Paint apps are outstanding and the color choices are very smart.

Hey, have you been able to experiment with the matte finishes yet? It almost looks like you may have used the technique here.

Great work!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on June 10, 2011, 02:34:54 PM: I agree those are some pristine paint aps. It looks like it came out of the box like that just that some great customizer awesomed it up with some WEATHERING DH
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: Clonehead on June 10, 2011, 02:48:29 PM: How the heck did I miss this post. Jules, you are a custom fan's dream. Those droids turned out spectacular and the ship is making me drool.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: darknsour on June 11, 2011, 06:39:44 AM: WOW!!!

Great vehicle!!!!

Great color!!! Great markings, it fits in to the star wars universe perfectly!!!!

Great job all the way around!!!!

Keep it up!!!
Rich
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 12, 2011, 03:34:40 PM: Quote from: DarthSinister on June 10, 2011, 01:50:09 PM
Love the crew Jules!

Paint apps are outstanding and the color choices are very smart.

Hey, have you been able to experiment with the matte finishes yet? It almost looks like you may have used the technique here.

Great work!

DS, actiually yes, but I can't seem to get that sandy flat matt finish you showed on your image, the revel paints I am using have a very slight satin finish even though they say they are matt...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 12, 2011, 07:06:27 PM: Jules, just seal the with Testors Dull Cote. It turns any paint matte.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 12, 2011, 07:12:45 PM: Got it!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: botwt on June 13, 2011, 05:52:35 AM: Quote from: Luke Sprywalker on June 12, 2011, 07:06:27 PM
Jules, just seal the with Testors Dull Cote. It turns any paint matte.
Testors Dullcote is an amazing product...really is a must have.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: Road Warrior on June 13, 2011, 11:54:46 AM: You know.....I think I would like to see one of those security droids wearing an orange snowtrooper or imperial army helmet.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: clone10 on June 13, 2011, 07:33:30 PM: Awesome customs
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 14, 2011, 11:55:17 AM: Quote from: Road Warrior on June 13, 2011, 11:54:46 AM
You know.....I think I would like to see one of those security droids wearing an orange snowtrooper or imperial army helmet.

Hmmm I might just give that a go!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Car 94 - Interceptor Patrol (Nar Shadda Division)
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 20, 2011, 12:35:00 PM: This is a repaint for a droid that will possibly be appearing in the Star Wars Apocalypse story that myself, Luke Sprywalker and Kessel Run Imports will be working on...

He is a Waste Collector/ Municipal droid...

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/PD1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/PD2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/PD3.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: JediMerc on July 20, 2011, 06:46:22 PM: Great little droid; terrific weathering!

Can't wait to see how the Apocalypse story comes together; waiting in great anticipation!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: kreeper2 on July 20, 2011, 10:25:44 PM: Very excited to see the outcome of your latest project !!!!!!!11
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: wraithnine on July 20, 2011, 10:34:24 PM: love that droid mate!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 21, 2011, 03:10:41 AM: Jules, that is such a fantastic droid for this verse! Well done and I see you have applied some of your vehicle paint techniques to this guy. Great work man!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: Tamer on July 21, 2011, 03:47:00 AM: Very nice, on the front page. I really like those spikes on top of his head.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: lucasclones on July 21, 2011, 04:25:08 AM: a cool droid indeed... will you be naming him Spike then? ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: darknsour on July 21, 2011, 04:44:37 AM: Very Cool!!!

Can't wait to see the whole story!!!

rich
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: Phatty on July 21, 2011, 07:16:23 AM: Excellent droid, Jules! How did you make him?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 21, 2011, 08:32:01 AM: Pat,

Funny thing is I'm not sure where this little critter came from! It was in my parts box and I re-painted him from a plain silver to the colour he is now...

I think he's a Disney Star Wars Tours Droid, but I'm not too sure..
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: hannsfartknocker on July 21, 2011, 08:36:45 AM: I think it's one of the AOTC deleted scene droids
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 21, 2011, 09:00:29 AM: Hans is correct, there were 2 of these droids released with episode 2. I have both in the package and just might have to open them after all these years.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: gwest on July 21, 2011, 10:20:35 AM: To put such detail on such a small object is just incredible!!!

Plus, your photo skills are so top notch!!!

As always your work is amazing!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: DocOutlands on July 21, 2011, 10:27:46 AM: He looks like one of the Library Droids or Research Droids - IIRC, you see them near the end of RotS when Padme is in the medical center. The other of the pair is a "floater" - no legs of any kind. They were tough to get and went for a minor fortune for *quite* a while on ebay. (I have the pair, loose)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: Mr. Black on July 21, 2011, 12:03:11 PM: That little droid looks amazing, Jules! Love the way he looks with the grime and grease on him. Hat's off, sir!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: wraithnine on July 21, 2011, 01:16:37 PM: he is one of the AOTC deleted scene droids as i have both of them think its JN-66 & SP-4
(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn93/nosaj37/album%20no2/sw0305sp-4jn-66loose-m.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: DocOutlands on July 21, 2011, 01:56:06 PM: there ya go! I thought I saw one when I walked in on the end of RotS, but maybe not.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 21, 2011, 03:02:51 PM: Thanks guys for clearing up the confusion....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: darthdaddy on July 22, 2011, 08:23:51 AM: Love the way you painted this droid!! Looks fantastic!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on July 23, 2011, 02:54:36 PM: A droid with a Mohawk who woulda thought a that
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: clone10 on July 24, 2011, 08:49:39 PM: That droid is awesome :o :o
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Star Wars Apocalypse scene filler
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 04, 2011, 03:41:29 PM: This is a reworking of a female pilot featured in the X-Wing Photonovel. The Sith T'wi Lek head is far more attractive than the rebel pilot one, so a swap was needed. I've been practising my face painting and texture painting techniques, and will probably work through the entire figure set..so more to come!

For the imagery I have drawn upon Sith Fire's amazing production photos as inspiration for this series of shots.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/YAlla1.jpg)

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/YAlla2.jpg)

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/YAlla3.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Y'Alla Volk - Rebel Pilot
Post by: DocOutlands on August 04, 2011, 07:22:15 PM: That is one SWEET series of paint-apps, Jules!! I can definitely see Sith_Fire's lessons in your work - but GEEZ it almost looks like three different facial expressions! Very very slick!

And I agree on the head...now if I could just figure out the best way to MOLD that head...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Y'Alla Volk - Rebel Pilot
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on August 04, 2011, 07:32:05 PM: Too Cool! Too Cool! Did you create the leku?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Y'Alla Volk - Rebel Pilot
Post by: clone10 on August 04, 2011, 07:47:27 PM: Awesome custom man :o
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Y'Alla Volk - Rebel Pilot
Post by: Phatty on August 04, 2011, 07:54:02 PM: Jules, that head DEFINITELY fits better on that body to create a very realistic looking Twi'lek female.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Y'Alla Volk - Rebel Pilot
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 05, 2011, 06:44:04 AM: Jules the custom, photography and presentation are just mindblowing! I love this painterly style you are into right now. You have really brought that head sculpt to life! Sheer perfection!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Y'Alla Volk - Rebel Pilot
Post by: wookielover1138 on August 05, 2011, 07:31:36 AM: Jules everything about this custom is superb and the graphic images are stunning! You've been FP'd 0/
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Y'Alla Volk - Rebel Pilot
Post by: Tamer on August 05, 2011, 08:21:20 AM: Wow, Jules just fantastic. Daggone I would say this one is perfect.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Y'Alla Volk - Rebel Pilot
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on August 05, 2011, 09:33:41 AM: another brilliant figure Jules
your weathering is always perfect
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Y'Alla Volk - Rebel Pilot
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 07, 2011, 07:34:23 PM: Thanks guys! your comments are really appreciated... And Wookielover thanks for the FP treatment!

Here is a customs update for you all...

I've been re-painting some of my X-Wing Alliance custom figures focusing on the faces, make-up and eyes...plus I've put together a new Jodo from the Darkchild series, soon to be making an appearance in the X-Wing story...

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Ace1.jpg)

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Ace2.jpg)

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Ace3.jpg)

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Ace4.jpg)

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Jodo1.jpg)

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Jodo2-1.jpg)

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Jodo3.jpg)

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Maya1.jpg)

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Maya2.jpg)

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/Maya3.jpg)

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/Imperial%20Shipyards%20Stuff/AceMayaandYAlla.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: Phatty on August 07, 2011, 09:41:29 PM: Jules, they look so incredibly lifelike and detailed! Jodo is amazing, and I dig Ace's different outfit variations.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: darthdaddy on August 08, 2011, 03:10:19 AM: Nice job on all the new figures!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: lucasclones on August 08, 2011, 04:01:44 AM: Very nice on all but I really love the paintwork on Jodo! He looks like a 12 inch fig almost.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: JediMerc on August 08, 2011, 05:04:55 AM: The updates on all these figs are great; I love the way Ace stands out with the attention to his hair color and facial features...kinda looks a little gaunt, whic adds to his coolness. Nice, nice work...as usual!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: Mr.Mandalore on August 08, 2011, 08:11:15 AM: one word......amazing :o, great job on the repaints
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 08, 2011, 06:58:46 PM: Wow Jules! I can see the Sith Fire 30 influence for sure. The photos look more like a fine pice of art. Well done man!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: wookielover1138 on August 09, 2011, 05:41:43 AM: I agree with L.E. just amazing Jules, simply amazing!!! You know I have to FP this ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on August 09, 2011, 07:32:14 AM: Very nice paintjobs, Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: Road Warrior on August 09, 2011, 09:46:56 AM: Fantastic paint work. FANTASTIC!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: Road Warrior on August 09, 2011, 11:29:42 AM: Btw Jules...will the ships get any new "tweaks" as well?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: CloneSniper78 on August 09, 2011, 07:31:09 PM: You've definitely stepped it up a notch Jules. Awesome work.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: Clonehead on August 10, 2011, 04:46:35 AM: I thought that I had noticed a greater attention to detail in the facial painting of your figures, Jules. Well done indeed.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: RunDown on August 11, 2011, 06:36:08 AM: Hangarbay, you are indeed entering the realm of the sith. (Sithfire30, that is). To get faces of this scale that detailed takes a super steady hand. Very Nice Work!
rd
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: Tamer on August 11, 2011, 07:28:04 AM: Hey, where did my post go? Daggone dial up!

I did post before, but Jules love the new paint work. Just flawless. Dayton is gonna love seeing this!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: Mr. Black on August 12, 2011, 01:36:21 AM: Jules, you've achieved a higher level here, mate. The paint apps on the faces look superb, most notably the eyes. I've changed my approach to painting eyes myself as well, and it's refreshing, but most importantly much more rewarding. Ace used to look a lot like Luke (duh....) ;) ), but the new paints have totally transformed him. Great stuff, buddy!

On a side note: I finally managed to get one of those Wall-E Trucks for cheap (if you don't look at the s&h :lol: ). Your work on that vehicle is most impressive and I've always wanted to tackle one myself.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: 110clones on August 13, 2011, 06:26:04 PM: Wow !! Those faces look great !!! Cool stuff .
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: darknsour on August 14, 2011, 03:59:02 AM: Great work yet again!!!

Such great detail!!!

They look amazing!!!

Rich
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update...
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 05, 2011, 12:58:07 AM: Hi everyone, it's been ages since I posted a new figure, but with all of the superb customs and customisers entering the scene I've been feeling a little insecure, the game has definately stepped up several paces.

As some of you may know I've been working on a joint web-comic with LSpry and Kessel Run and these guys are a couple of Long-haul Hyperspace Truckers from the Apocalypse era...

As the story goes, transport outside the core systems is beset with Danger, only the toughest of the tough venture outside the protection of the corporate security sectors. These so called 'free truckers' venture far into Wild Space delivering essential cargo to the scattered and desolate outposts. A vital lifeline to the dying embers of civilisation.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_1350.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_1322.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_1333.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: Mungo Baobab on December 05, 2011, 09:20:11 AM: Nice truckers.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: DocOutlands on December 05, 2011, 10:45:37 AM: Very cool work, Jules! Very cool, indeed! I can name (most of) the parts on fig 1 - body of "Apartment Jango," head from Tol Skorr (comic pack), jacket from an Endor Commando, random kama. That second one? Wow - got me... gun-belt from "Apt. Jango," head from a McQ Starkiller? Jedi legs? (it's the boots - Jedi get the cool boots, unless maybe they are from Tol Skorr) Neck-wrap from...? Torso and arms - wow... I don't know! Awesome stuffs!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: Clonehead on December 05, 2011, 01:28:26 PM: Your insecurities are completely unfounded, Jules, as your figures are some of the best out there.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: The Mandalorian on December 05, 2011, 01:54:25 PM: That first trucker makes me think of the Rubber Duck! You ever heard that song or seen the movie?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: DocOutlands on December 05, 2011, 05:41:27 PM: Oh, no no no ... Jules, if feeling inferior due to the influx of newcomers forces you to turn out figures like these, then BY ALL MEANS! please continue to feel inferior! And eh, continue to share what you do to overcome this feeling. ;D That way we'll know if your fears are foundless...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 05, 2011, 05:52:01 PM: Quote from: DocOutlands on December 05, 2011, 05:41:27 PM
Oh, no no no ... Jules, if feeling inferior due to the influx of newcomers forces you to turn out figures like these, then BY ALL MEANS! please continue to feel inferior! And eh, continue to share what you do to overcome this feeling. ;D That way we'll know if your fears are foundless...

I think I need to improve my blending techniques, so I'm going to be working on some new figures in the coming weeks to try and tweak and improve that particular area. Thanks everyone for all of your kind comments.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: Phatty on December 05, 2011, 06:19:10 PM: Jules, welcome back to customizing! They look great, a nice mix of parts and an excellent blend of colors. I think everything looks very well blended.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: YakFace on December 05, 2011, 07:00:55 PM: So I think you got some nice figures here, I like that you repainted the faces because I think that really adds another level to your customs. I noticed that you want to work on "blending" your colors better, not sure exactly what you mean but I have a good technique for getting a nice transition of color. So an example would be for a flesh tone:
1. Start with a solid medium tone beige as a base coat
2. Dry brush a light biege skin tone over that.
3. Depending on what you want the figures skin to look like choose an apropriate color and use it as a "light" wash.
4. The wash should cause the skin color to appear uniform but you can add another light drybrush app to bring up and details that may have gotten lost.

Well I hope this makes sense because this is the technique I use and it never fails to create a nice blend of colors that look natural.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: Art deWhill on December 05, 2011, 11:55:19 PM: super cool looking truckers, great work, Jules!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on December 06, 2011, 12:45:56 AM: Well, keep on truckin! Awsome work, as usual.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 06, 2011, 02:04:17 AM: Yakface!

Thanks for the tip, I've been using a similar technique but it's been self taught, so your advice will be invaluable for my next custom. If you read this reply, please can you advise on clothing texture. I've been starting with a mid tone, then dry brushing a lighter tone and then finishing with a dark wash...is there any improvements I can make to the technique?

Sorry folks if I'm getting all technical...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: wraithnine on December 06, 2011, 05:39:13 AM: mate it all looks stupendous (as usual) ;)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: CloneSniper78 on December 06, 2011, 10:11:23 AM: I really like your customs Jules, you don't need to worry about how they stack up against other people's customs.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: JediMerc on December 06, 2011, 10:43:42 AM: I love the gritty nature and feel you give your figs/custom vehicles...your paint apps really bring out the 'feel' of something great. Really been enjoying SW: Apocalypse, so I can;t wait to see these guys show up there in an upcoming episode!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: darthdaddy on December 06, 2011, 12:23:25 PM: If your feeling intimidated, then I better throw in the towel. You're one of the customizers I've always looked up to. Don't doubt yourself, there's no need. Great customs, AS ALWAYS!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: Wookie-Balls on December 06, 2011, 02:43:23 PM: Wow H94 those are some great new figs - I wish that I could paint faces like you - any more than a hair repaint and I might as well be finger painting!!

Awesome work mate!

WB
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: YakFace on December 06, 2011, 07:29:47 PM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on December 06, 2011, 02:04:17 AM
Yakface!

Thanks for the tip, I've been using a similar technique but it's been self taught, so your advice will be invaluable for my next custom. If you read this reply, please can you advise on clothing texture. I've been starting with a mid tone, then dry brushing a lighter tone and then finishing with a dark wash...is there any improvements I can make to the technique?

Sorry folks if I'm getting all technical...

Yeah I'm glad that this helped you out. For clothes the same technique would apply, I always cover in a light colored base coat and build up from there. Just be sure to keep your colors subtle like your darks should not be too contrasting compared to your "main" color on the clothes same for the light colors.

1. Base coat, I usually go with an opaque color such as an off-white or biege color.
2. Mix your "main" color for the clothes and apply fully over the base coat.
3. Dry brush a "light" color, preferably a lighter version of your "main" color.
4. Mix a darker color of your "main" and apply as a light wash.
5. Finish with dry brushing lights and darks, be sure to make this step subtle.

Well I hope this makes your next custom come out perfect and give you the confidence to know that you got skills.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: YakFace on December 06, 2011, 07:43:37 PM: Okay so one more trick for ya! I use this stuff by Liquitex and it's designed to "thin" your acrylic paints without diluting the color or coverage. It works great for creating a smooth finish on figures, if you check out my thread this is what i used on my Oola custom. Here is a link to a site that sells it. http://www.dickblick.com/products/liquitex-airbrush-medium/
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 07, 2011, 12:38:14 AM: Yakface,

That was extremely helpful advice. From what you've been saying I've been trying similar techniques but not as subtle. I'm dying to out your methods on my next figures.

Thank you.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 07, 2011, 05:16:29 AM: Jules these 2 look great! If you are feeling insecure with your skill set it just goes to show a customizer is his own worst critic. Your work is outstanding and I really like these guys! You can always try different techniques and learn something new, nothing wrong with that!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: YakFace on December 07, 2011, 02:54:41 PM: @Hangarbay94

I'm glad this will help you out, I think your stuff looks great already but maybe this will just push them over the edge. Anytime you got a question just hit me up.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: Mr. Black on December 07, 2011, 03:30:30 PM: Great looking truckers, Jules. Love the very realistic paint apps on 'em, excellent work. And if the game has stepped up a few, well, so have you! Just goes to show we all learn from each other on our journey to becoming better customizers.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 27, 2011, 07:36:45 PM: Hiya everyone and Happy Holidays!

This is just a custom figure update showing some re-painted X-Wing Pilots and a new Fuel Droid....I've also added some more realistic hands to the Rodian Flight Commander.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/update3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/update4.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/update5.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/update6.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/update1700.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/update2700.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... 'HY series fuel droid...
Post by: botwt on December 27, 2011, 10:03:29 PM: Those are some really nice pieces!! :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... 'HY series fuel droid...
Post by: wraithnine on December 27, 2011, 10:54:31 PM: mate that looks bloody awesome! love the whole execution and idea
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... 'HY series fuel droid...
Post by: Phatty on December 28, 2011, 05:48:28 AM: Jules, very fresh. That fuel droid reminds me a lot of some of the 1950's gas pumps seen later in the 80's: they were bright and colorful, but over time have accumulated plenty of oil, grease, rust, and dirt, and the once vibrant shell has been replaced by a grimy rendition of it's former glory. Very good work indeed, and on the front page!

Oh, and your ladies in flight look fantastic as well!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... 'HY series fuel droid...
Post by: JediMindtrix on December 28, 2011, 08:32:05 AM: I like that droid,good idea combining all those parts.the female pilots look very good as well.I really like the twi'lek,cool colors on her.awesome job!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... 'HY series fuel droid...
Post by: JediMerc on December 28, 2011, 10:28:34 AM: Quote from: Phatty on December 28, 2011, 05:48:28 AM
Jules, very fresh. That fuel droid reminds me a lot of some of the 1950's gas pumps seen later in the 80's: they were bright and colorful, but over time have accumulated plenty of oil, grease, rust, and dirt, and the once vibrant shell has been replaced by a grimy rendition of it's former glory. Very good work indeed, and on the front page!

Oh, and your ladies in flight look fantastic as well!

That's exactly what came to mind with me too! It got me thinking about the Back to the Future sequel where the robotic gas attendants swivel as they are filling 'em up.

Really nice deco; you're one of the best I've seen when it comes to a realistic 'feel' to your creations. Very nice work.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... 'HY series fuel droid...
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 28, 2011, 12:48:09 PM: Thanks guys, your comments and the FP are always cherished!

Well, as I'm on a staycation at the moment my kids have been asking me to make them some custom figures, hence the output. They were playing Force Unleashed this morning and my youngest really wanted a Shadow Guard so i went through the parts bin and here are the results. I also made a shadow trooper to accompany him on his missions....

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/Shad1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/Shad2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/Shad3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/Shad4.jpg)

I'm still in the process of making the Light Staff, so watch this space...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Force Unleashed Shadow Guard and Trooper
Post by: botwt on December 28, 2011, 01:06:44 PM: Cool stuff!! :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Force Unleashed Shadow Guard and Trooper
Post by: hemble on December 28, 2011, 03:00:07 PM: Jules totally love the latest lot of figures especially the fuel droid very original, the other thing I love about work is the paint apps they have that real life feel to them which I like alot.

Ron
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Figure Update... Hyperspace Truckers...
Post by: Jakartha on December 28, 2011, 09:00:28 PM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on December 27, 2011, 07:36:45 PM
Hiya everyone and Happy Holidays!

This is just a custom figure update showing some re-painted X-Wing Pilots and a new Fuel Droid....I've also added some more realistic hands to the Rodian Flight Commander.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/update3.jpg)

Great looking job man- Very nice :D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Force Unleashed Shadow Guard and Trooper
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 29, 2011, 07:36:27 AM: Jules, I am way behind here and trying to catch up. The fuel droid is an awesome creation and a necessity for any hangar dio! I love the TFU characters and my youngest got that game for Christmas so we will be on the look out for them! Well done.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Force Unleashed Shadow Guard and Trooper
Post by: Art deWhill on December 29, 2011, 09:23:13 AM: excellent figures as always, wow!! love the shadow trooper.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Force Unleashed Shadow Guard and Trooper
Post by: RebelAce on December 29, 2011, 01:18:09 PM: Excellent work on the fuel droid and pilots Jules! Being a rebel pilot fanboy, I always wonder what you'll come up with next either with your dios, or customs.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Force Unleashed Shadow Guard and Trooper
Post by: darthdaddy on December 30, 2011, 05:49:06 AM: Hey Jules! Really loving the last few projects. Your paint work has really been out of this world.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Force Unleashed Shadow Guard and Trooper
Post by: Darth Optimus on January 11, 2012, 08:21:35 PM: I love the fuel droid, both in build and paint scheme. Big fan of kitbashed droids.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Force Unleashed Shadow Guard and Trooper
Post by: YakFace on January 11, 2012, 08:31:48 PM: Hey your work looks awesome! Your paint work is really nice, love the shadow trooper. I wanted to ask if you made that hallway with the Force Unleashed figures, is it digital or real? Great stuff man.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Force Unleashed Shadow Guard and Trooper
Post by: Mr. Black on January 12, 2012, 05:06:39 AM: Very cool additions to the ranks, Jules. Gotta love the scenes you make of your customs, really makes 'em look alive!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Force Unleashed Shadow Guard and Trooper
Post by: Tamer on January 12, 2012, 09:25:35 AM: Wow, I can see I missed a few things. Bravo Jules.

On the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Force Unleashed Shadow Guard and Trooper
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 12, 2012, 09:47:55 AM: Quote from: YakFace on January 11, 2012, 08:31:48 PM
Hey your work looks awesome! Your paint work is really nice, love the shadow trooper. I wanted to ask if you made that hallway with the Force Unleashed figures, is it digital or real? Great stuff man.

Thanks once again guys, your comments are gratefully received!

Yakface, the corridor is a digital one, found on one of my many image finding trips on the net...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: hangarbay94 on March 11, 2012, 01:48:49 PM: Gosh! it's been a while since I last posted a new custom figure...

These are my latest creations for the upcoming 3rd Series of X-Wing Alliance... On Wookipedia K'Armyn Viraxo is shown as a rather comical character so I decided to make him a little more mean looking, see what you think.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/vIRAX2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/vIRAX1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/vIRAX3.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/vIRAX4.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: wraithnine on March 11, 2012, 02:38:22 PM: like em jules very cool ..i have one of those helmets in blue if you want it mate
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: hangarbay94 on March 11, 2012, 02:49:15 PM: Thanks W9!

The helmet I have was blue until the airbrush caught it! For the comic the good thing about figures with helmets is that I can use one and make it look like I've got loads. :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: botwt on March 11, 2012, 02:51:24 PM: Really nice figures!! :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: Tamer on March 11, 2012, 03:35:00 PM: Wow Jules. These figures look great and your images just pop off the page as is your usual quality. One of em will be sporting on the front page tomorrow unless someone else beats me to it.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: YakFace on March 11, 2012, 06:43:56 PM: Really cool update, reminds me a bit of the Riddick movies with the glowing eyes on that gaurd. I also wanted to say that your photography skills are really amazing, your work inspires me to take better photos. ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: Art deWhill on March 11, 2012, 11:45:20 PM: great outfit design, really like it. Wonderful Red :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 12, 2012, 08:51:57 AM: Jules, great update! I love the reworking of the character K'armyn! Very well done and love the colors! Good decision in keeping the striped pants and red is my favorite color! haha One thing I am wondering His head seems to be floating above his shoulders in the second picture. Is it because you photoshoped it a bit? The guard looks super cool as well! Is that a Royal Guard helmet cut in half? Well done Jules, your presentation is always extraordinary!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: hangarbay94 on March 12, 2012, 10:13:27 AM: Master Spry thanks for your feedback.

The reason why the head is 'floating' is because the base figure was an old type with fixed head so the new head is just blutacked on to allow movement for photography in the Graphic Novel. I'll photoshop the head for the story so you won't see the gap.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: Phatty on March 12, 2012, 10:50:25 AM: A very bold use of color, which plays off well. Red, typically, holds a sinister feel to it, and you've used it well with these 3 figures, counting the SBD in the background. The faceless Guards bring with them the same incomprehensible terror that Stormtroopers do, allowing for a legion of faceless, soulless soldiers capable of striking fear wherever they go! As for K'Armyn himself, the use of Palpatine's senatorial garb brings an element of regalness, whether earned or not, showcasing his own views of himself in the Galaxy. Nice work on the customs, they look terrific!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 12, 2012, 11:17:51 AM: Wow that is wonderful work! I really struggle with red on my figures - I find the highlighting rather difficult as it tends to go pink!! Those are some beautiful figures 94!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: darthdaddy on March 12, 2012, 04:34:43 PM: Love the paint application on these. They really command attention. Nice job!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: Mungo Baobab on March 12, 2012, 05:27:28 PM: Great character. I love the back story too! Well done!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 12, 2012, 06:57:10 PM: Ah, I see and that is a great idea for your studio like purposes. Just wondering if you are setting your aperture and fstop manually on your camera? Your pics are always flawless!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: hangarbay94 on March 13, 2012, 11:11:18 AM: Quote from: Luke Sprywalker on March 12, 2012, 06:57:10 PM
Ah, I see and that is a great idea for your studio like purposes. Just wondering if you are setting your aperture and fstop manually on your camera? Your pics are always flawless!

Autofocus but no flash... and a bit of colour touch up thanks to Photoshop!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: JediMerc on March 13, 2012, 12:51:18 PM: Viraxo looks great; I love the striping on his pants. The security guard is stellar; nice use of the Crimson Empire guard body and the incorporation of super articulation there.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: CloneSniper78 on March 13, 2012, 01:10:05 PM: Looking good as always Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: Mr. Black on March 23, 2012, 01:44:27 AM: K'Armyn looks terrific as do his guards, Jules. Great choice of colours and finished off really well.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Custom Figures
Post by: jlw515 on April 06, 2012, 12:02:12 PM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on January 04, 2010, 05:06:45 PM
Hi folks,

It's been a while since I posted anything on this forum, I'm usually busy designing banners. Anyhow, here are some figures I've been working on for later chapters of the photo novel I'm working on. Anyone who has played the game Rebel Alliance will recognise the family name.

A special mention to Wraith9 who supplied the droid in the colours of the family crest.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4245622371_8951a6e1db_b.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4245623011_d63c15edc3_b.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4245621855_112c3770b4_b.jpg)

It may seem strange posting a reply to a post that is over two years old, but the droid in this post is one of my favorite customs that I've seen in the Dark Child/X-Wing Alliance photonovels!!

Jason
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: botwt on April 06, 2012, 06:56:46 PM: Really nice set of figures!! :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: Darth Depressis on April 25, 2012, 07:45:31 PM: quite the couple...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: Mungo Baobab on April 26, 2012, 08:03:04 AM: Great work!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: r1bb1t on April 29, 2012, 09:43:32 PM: Jules, you have ascending to a level most mortals can't even see. You're the complete package, mate. You do it all and you do it very well. I dare say that no other person does ALL that you do, which, in my opinion, makes you King of all that is customizing. Custom figures, video tutorials, PHOTO NOVELS THAT REDEFINED THE CRAFT, custom vehicles and custom dioramas that most would sell their mother to a conjugal visit trailer just to hear you talk about your work, not to mention all of the wondeful help you so freely give to everyone. You, sir, are the best.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - K'Armyn Viraxo + Station Security Team
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 08, 2012, 05:28:20 AM: Folks, I am so sorry that I have not been able to partake in the fun lately, work and life in general has been tough however this bank holiday weekend I had a chance to "up tools" and create some new customs for the the next few episodes of the X-Wing series.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/REEDER1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/lenzer1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/TYABA1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/zAARIN1.jpg)

And these are for my son who needed a Jedi to go with his Shadow Guard...
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/Quelran1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/Roguej1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/hunterk.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: Tamer on May 08, 2012, 05:47:25 AM: Good to see you back Jules. Wow, TIE Experimental Project. Sounds interesting indeed!

I love to see Custom Figure Updates because that only means more X-Wing Alliance. This place just ain't the same without our Hangarbay94. Of course I am getting this on the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on May 08, 2012, 07:33:46 AM: Awesome figures as always mate! I really love your stone cold female CO! I have an Indiana Jones Russian soldier body just like that and I couldn't figure out what to use it for. Now I have an idea! Thanks! So friggin' good!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: CloneSniper78 on May 08, 2012, 08:49:20 AM: Tyaba Reeder is my favorite, but all your customs look good. Can't wait to see the story.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: r1bb1t on May 08, 2012, 10:22:32 AM: R1bb1t is trembling with anticipation. These customs look great, and I'm loving the fact that you are delving into sculpting. Can't wait to see more!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: Darth Optimus on May 08, 2012, 10:47:47 AM: These are very good.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 08, 2012, 11:04:10 AM: Thanks for the feedback everyone! ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: Laojax on May 08, 2012, 03:59:38 PM: These are awesome, HB94! The tilted hat on the pilot is a nice touch, accentuating her swagger; she knows she's the best! Reminds me of an old WWII Luftwaffe portrait!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: botwt on May 08, 2012, 04:17:32 PM: These are amazing!! Wow! :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: YakFace on May 08, 2012, 04:22:05 PM: Oh yeah these are AWESOME. Really really nice job on the painting here, the all black uniforms are alive becuase of your masterful drybrushing!!! I can't tell you enough how amazing these look you should be proud sir.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: YakFace on May 08, 2012, 04:26:56 PM: Oh forgot to mention that I noticed your use of Kneadatite, if you need any tips or tricks feel free to hit me up any time. ALWAYS keep your tools "moist" when you are sculpting it will help avoid snagging and dragging. Can't wait to see you use some more sculpting in your works!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: Road Warrior on May 08, 2012, 05:45:27 PM: You,sir, have outdone yourself this time........ :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: JediMerc on May 08, 2012, 06:13:38 PM: Classic work, simply classic. Really getting antsy to see some new X-WA!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: Art deWhill on May 08, 2012, 10:36:32 PM: awesoem figures, very classic style - love those uniforms. And I also love the shot with the blurred trooper in the background!
Just great!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 09, 2012, 03:23:18 AM: Thanks everyone, I've really enjoyed reading all of your kind comments.

J
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 09, 2012, 03:47:12 AM: Really awesome crew Jules! They are very tough looking and your paint aps are brilliant! Can't wait to see these guys and gal in action.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: darthdaddy on May 09, 2012, 07:57:20 AM: Not only did you have some killer part usage, but I'm a huge fan of your painting technique. These figures really embody everything that I admire about your customs.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: DocOutlands on May 09, 2012, 06:05:40 PM: Stunning work, sir!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Custom Update...May 12
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 21, 2012, 06:15:19 PM: I think someone once commented that they didn't like it when I photoshopped my custom figures, so whoever it was I apologize for this one, this is a cell from the next chapter of the X-Wing story featuring my latest custom figure....He's a great new evil character in the story....

Dimetrius Zaarin was an Imperial admiral who sought to install himself as Emperor of the galaxy during the Galactic Civil War. Originally a Grand Admiral, Zaarin was the Imperial Navy's head of starfighter research and development. He developed such starfighters as the TIE Advanced and the TIE Defender. He also secured new technology for the Empire from third parties, such as the Habeen. In addition to his design skills, he was a talented tactician. At some point in his career, however, he grew dissatisfied with Emperor Palpatine's rule, and began making preparations to take over the Galactic Empire.

Eight months after the destruction of the Empire's Death Star battlestation at the Battle of Yavin, Zaarin was joined by Emperor Palpatine on a secret tour of the Outer Rim Territories aboard the Secutor-class Super Star Destroyer Predominant. During this tour, the Predominant delivered the Emperor to the forest moon of Endor, where construction had begun on a second Death Star

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/zarrin.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Grand Admiral Zarrin
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 21, 2012, 06:32:36 PM: Very cool and I can't wait to see this bad guy in action!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Grand Admiral Zarrin
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on May 21, 2012, 06:33:19 PM: Nice! I wish they'd given Thrawn those pauldrons! I always imagined him with them! Perhaps we could cast that torso? Can't wait to see more of this baddy!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Grand Admiral Zarrin
Post by: Phatty on May 21, 2012, 06:36:50 PM: Very cool! I love the cybernetic eye, reminds me of Cable from X-Force in Marvel Comics!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Grand Admiral Zarrin
Post by: wraithnine on May 21, 2012, 09:58:57 PM: excellent custom my friend and great character
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Grand Admiral Zarrin
Post by: Art deWhill on May 21, 2012, 10:27:31 PM: this one really has a bad guys aura - most excellent figure and artwork, love the use of the cold blue!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Grand Admiral Zarrin
Post by: Tamer on May 22, 2012, 04:59:23 AM: Wow, I had to get this on the front page. Looks great Jules.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Grand Admiral Zarrin
Post by: BL4CK5H33P on May 22, 2012, 05:03:40 AM: The anticipation is Killin'... great custom figs showcased in an epic story - brought 2 life w/ STUNNING visuals... IMPRESSIVE, MOST IMPRESSIVE...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Grand Admiral Zarrin
Post by: CloneSniper78 on May 22, 2012, 09:01:24 AM: Very cool Jules, you got me hooked for the next chapter of the story. Glad to see you around in the Yards again.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Grand Admiral Zarrin
Post by: JediMerc on May 22, 2012, 03:06:16 PM: Really liking the look of this guy; I'm now salivating, waiting for that next chapter!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Grand Admiral Zarrin
Post by: sith_fire30 on May 22, 2012, 05:28:55 PM: Your work is cimematic, theatrical and dramatic all in one - Love the photography and the way you are creating these awesome figures! :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Grand Admiral Zarrin
Post by: Mr. Black on May 23, 2012, 12:57:00 PM: Zaarin was a character from the X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter game, right? I'm a sucker for that white Grand Admiral uniform, Jules, very well done, sir! Love the menacing look in that picture too!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Grand Admiral Zarrin
Post by: darthdaddy on May 25, 2012, 06:53:23 AM: Zaarin looks great! Looking forward to the next chapter!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Grand Admiral Zarrin
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 26, 2012, 06:50:58 AM: Ok, so I had some Clone figures that I'd undercoated but never painted, so I finally got to it...

Here they are, these fine Band of Brothers.... 22nd Recon Platoon... Early Imperial Era.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_3865.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_3882.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_3881.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_3878.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_3874.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_3870.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_3887.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_3875.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_3883.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: Tamer on June 26, 2012, 07:08:37 AM: Well I thought I was done with the front page today, but I guess not! Wow, Jules I like!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: wheeljack on June 26, 2012, 08:37:01 AM: Awesome!!!! Some rough neck looking bros. They look like the space marines from Aliens. Are these Saga Clones? I love the bulky look of thier armour, They look good as ground pounders. I have bought some clone wars phase 2 clones recenty and thier armour is so thin and skinny, I prefer to keep them in the space fleet.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: wraithnine on June 26, 2012, 12:18:03 PM: awesome mate love the pics and clones
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: CHEWIE on June 26, 2012, 01:12:02 PM: Fantastic paint scheme on those clones. Very well done indeed.

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Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 26, 2012, 02:16:01 PM: Thanks guys...

Chewie, this image has been created in homage to your Photo Novel style.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_3883.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: Darth Optimus on June 26, 2012, 03:22:25 PM: These new clones are awesome! The Imperial Transport looks cool also, as does the repurposed Hoth sentry tower/shield generator. I've never seen it used for any other setting. Neat! I may have to try something similar with mine.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: botwt on June 26, 2012, 04:26:25 PM: Those are some excellent clones!!! Wow! :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: CHEWIE on June 26, 2012, 04:58:41 PM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on June 26, 2012, 02:16:01 PM
Thanks guys...

Chewie, this image has been created in homage to your Photo Novel style.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/IMG_3883.jpg)

Good Lord, that looks amazing!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: Clonehead on June 26, 2012, 05:00:51 PM: sweet group there, Jules. I love the rainy photo!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: wheeljack on June 26, 2012, 05:06:31 PM: That rain pic is great, it brings me back memories of standing watch in the Navy.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: Road Warrior on June 26, 2012, 06:20:43 PM: Well, now... thats just excellent!:)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: Art deWhill on June 26, 2012, 10:18:54 PM: this image is just excellent, the mood, the composition.... thrilling.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: Tamer on June 27, 2012, 06:43:15 AM: nice graphic Jules. Back to the fp.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: Mungo Baobab on June 27, 2012, 07:39:25 AM: Great work.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: clone10 on June 27, 2012, 07:43:46 AM: Awesome clones and pictures man
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 27, 2012, 08:43:00 AM: Thanks everyone for the amazing feedback. I'm not usually partial to customizing Clone troops but I'm beginning to see the attraction.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: Mr. Black on June 27, 2012, 12:35:35 PM: Great work on those Clones, Jules and the rain shot is a gem!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 27, 2012, 07:24:06 PM: Jules these Troopers look amazing! I love the Gree'esque paint scheems on them. Brilliant work and presentation. The "rain photo" is just mind blowing!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: YakFace on June 29, 2012, 12:03:05 AM: awesome stuff, your photos are so well done!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Band of Brothers...
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 08, 2012, 03:29:57 PM: Hiya folks,

My kids have has the urge to play with their SW figures over the last couple of days and when that happens out comes the paints and brushes. This time my youngest bugged me for a figure of himself as a Sith Apprentice. I had to oblige....

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/leodes1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/leodes2.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Sith Padawan
Post by: Art deWhill on July 08, 2012, 10:30:00 PM: rocking cool!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Sith Padawan
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on July 08, 2012, 10:51:55 PM: Look out! Cool Sith Kid! Sounds like another Disney Movie Title.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Sith Padawan
Post by: wheeljack on July 09, 2012, 02:34:19 AM: I like the scarf looking bit around his chin and over the shoulder plate, where is that from?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Sith Padawan
Post by: darthdaddy on July 09, 2012, 03:51:32 AM: Very cool Sith padawan. Awesome idea and execution.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Sith Padawan
Post by: Tamer on July 09, 2012, 06:53:13 AM: Oh yeah! My comments are on the front page. Makes me think a competition like this might be in order.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Sith Padawan
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 09, 2012, 09:47:25 AM: Oh yea, that is really cool Jules! Love the parts you chose and the dark look really come through. Lucky kids!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Sith Padawan
Post by: botwt on July 09, 2012, 09:52:44 AM: Really slick!! :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Sith Padawan
Post by: Skirata2012 on July 09, 2012, 05:50:45 PM: very nice sith figure...Just for the record I have put myself up for adoption to get one of these 28 yrs old lol
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Sith Padawan
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on July 10, 2012, 06:26:39 AM: Wow this guy is cool like the troopers in the backround as well!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Sith Padawan
Post by: jlw515 on July 11, 2012, 08:04:09 AM: That is an awesome custom figure!!

So, your son wanted to be a Sith huh?? That's pretty cool!!

For the person who asked about the scarf, that scarf came from the A'sharad Hett action figure comic pack.

Hey, Jules how many children do you have?

Jason
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Sith Padawan
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 12, 2012, 11:50:56 AM: How many children?

2 boys, Louis and Leo
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Sith Padawan
Post by: Mr. Black on July 13, 2012, 04:37:03 AM: Very nice Jules, I made two figures after my oldest daughter a while ago. Personally I think those are among the most rewarding customs to make.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Sith Padawan
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 15, 2012, 12:56:17 PM: Quote from: Incom on July 13, 2012, 04:37:03 AM
Very nice Jules, I made two figures after my oldest daughter a while ago. Personally I think those are among the most rewarding customs to make.

I agree... My son was involved in picking the parts and choosing the colours, he eagerly watched as I applied the paint and he has been drawing a comic book for his character over the last few days. I guess getting the kids involved inspires their creativity.

If ever I pick up the DarkChilld series I'll have to use this figure....

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/leodis1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Sith Padawan
Post by: Mando Assasin on July 15, 2012, 02:09:13 PM: That figure is amazing and so is your graphical art that you add to it!!!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Sith Padawan
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 15, 2012, 06:34:51 PM: Oh yea, that would be super cool Jules! Great looking figure.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 08, 2012, 08:10:23 AM: Once again I have to apologize for not being as active as I'd like on the forums, I don't have much time at the moment to divert to my hobby, but what time I do have is very precious to me.

This weekend I had some time to complete some customs that are going to be used for the X-Wing Alliance series. (I'm using CGI heads but still using custom figures for body shots).

Here are the first pilots from Teracon (*EDIT- correct spelling Terecon - will amend) Squadron. Based aboard the Winged Cruiser Liberty and one of the early squadrons to receive the new B-Wing starfighter, they are also kitted out with the new Alliance flight suits. Since the battle of Yavin they have suffered severe losses...that is until Rancor Squadron arrive...

*Terecon - An 8 meter long reptilian predator found on the planet Essowyn.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/tera1.jpg)

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/tera2.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: Mando Assasin on August 08, 2012, 08:13:21 AM: DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!This is AMAZING!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: Rogue82 on August 08, 2012, 10:17:45 AM: Awesome work. Lovin the subtle washes you give to the figures. That Tycho Head has so much more character with the work you've done on it. I am curious though, Will you be switching out the arms? They look great as they are but surely they'll restrict the poses you can do for your comics?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: Phatty on August 08, 2012, 10:18:49 AM: Those look incredible, Jules! Your weathering is great, not too overly done, just enough to know they've seen some wear!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: wraithnine on August 08, 2012, 11:18:13 AM: superb Jules just superb!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on August 08, 2012, 12:57:24 PM: Jules,
As usual, I am in awe of your work.
Joe
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: Darth Optimus on August 08, 2012, 03:14:43 PM: This new squad is AMAZING! Nice work!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: Tamer on August 08, 2012, 03:19:45 PM: Wow, simply amazing Jules. I bet there is nothing in life that you don't do well.

Back on the front page. I love seeing new custom work from you because that means my wait for a new installment of X-Wing Alliance gets less and less.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 08, 2012, 03:27:06 PM: Jules, I am loving this update! Great looking crew you have assembled, can't wait to see these guys in action! The paint aps and weathering look superb. Very nice work my friend.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: krztfr on August 08, 2012, 03:33:58 PM: I love the look of this group B-wing was always my second favorite ship.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: hangarbay94 on August 08, 2012, 05:02:47 PM: Thanks a bunch guys!

Quote from: Rogue82 on August 08, 2012, 10:17:45 AM
I am curious though, Will you be switching out the arms? They look great as they are but surely they'll restrict the poses you can do for your comics?

Rogue82, The answer to your question is Photoshop... I usually manipulate arms and legs to get the poses I need.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 09, 2012, 06:54:09 AM: Wow Jules that new Squadron are wonderful! I love the work on the green flightsuits. Simply brilliant :)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: clone10 on August 09, 2012, 03:58:10 PM: Awesome customs man
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: botwt on August 09, 2012, 05:08:22 PM: Wow, the Teracon Squadron looks amazing!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: Clonehead on August 10, 2012, 04:05:57 AM: Truly amazing as always, Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: lucasclones on August 10, 2012, 04:07:40 AM: sweet squad!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: Art deWhill on August 11, 2012, 03:16:31 AM: again excellent work on both figures and shot!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Zark the Robot
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 22, 2012, 04:58:22 PM: May I present Zark...

A good natured and happy-go-lucky robot who seems to get himself into plenty of mischief....

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/ZARKO2-1.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/ZARKO1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Zark 01
Post by: Tamer on October 23, 2012, 07:33:06 AM: Looks great Jules. Time to go get Zark 01 on the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Zark 01
Post by: wraithnine on October 23, 2012, 07:36:47 AM: looks fantastic Jules
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Zark 01
Post by: Darth Optimus on October 23, 2012, 10:22:26 AM: Zark looks really cool. What line is he from? Any chance we can get unaltered pics?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Zark 01
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 23, 2012, 10:44:14 AM: DO,

He's a figure from Space Precinct. He came with the Police Cruiser that I customised a while back, I have re-painted him for a new project I am working on.

Unfortunately I had to delete all of the images from my wife's memory card. I've not made any drastic changes, just added some lighting effects.

J
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Zark 01
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on October 23, 2012, 11:05:06 AM: Nice work, i like it !!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Zark 01
Post by: JediMerc on October 27, 2012, 04:54:36 AM: Interesting character! Kind of reminds me of Orko from MotU...
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Zark 01
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 27, 2012, 03:36:53 PM: A very cool looking new droid Jules!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Zark 01
Post by: clone10 on October 28, 2012, 06:47:21 PM: Awesome!!!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Zark 01
Post by: darthdaddy on October 28, 2012, 06:57:53 PM: Love the latest customs. Especially your contest entry.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Teracon Squadron
Post by: jlw515 on November 03, 2012, 08:47:42 AM: Quote from: hangarbay94 on August 08, 2012, 08:10:23 AM
Once again I have to apologize for not being as active as I'd like on the forums, I don't have much time at the moment to divert to my hobby, but what time I do have is very precious to me.

This weekend I had some time to complete some customs that are going to be used for the X-Wing Alliance series. (I'm using CGI heads but still using custom figures for body shots).

Here are the first pilots from Teracon (*EDIT- correct spelling Terecon - will amend) Squadron. Based aboard the Winged Cruiser Liberty and one of the early squadrons to receive the new B-Wing starfighter, they are also kitted out with the new Alliance flight suits. Since the battle of Yavin they have suffered severe losses...that is until Rancor Squadron arrive...

*Terecon - An 8 meter long reptilian predator found on the planet Essowyn.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/tera1.jpg)

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/tera2.jpg)

OMG Jules, those paints apps are feakin' awesome!! I love the Rebel insignia on the sleeves!! Great work. "Terecon" makes me think of Transformers for some reason.

Jason
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Mothership Crew and Captain
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 23, 2012, 03:06:10 AM: Thanks Jason, it's taken a while for my reply... apologies...

Anyway, onto my latest set of figures.... Here are some of the crew from the Karak Mothership, the male is a fighter pilot, the female is a security officer.... The inspiration for these costumes is a cross between the Moonraker and Space 1999 outfits...I'm trying for 70's sci-fi look.
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/hw2-1.jpg)

And here is the ships captain...
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/hw1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Homeworld Mothership Crew and Ships Captain
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on November 23, 2012, 06:59:33 AM: What try? You did! Cool stuff! I remember watching Space 1999. That's the one where they're on the Moon and the Moon leaves Earth's orbit, right?
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Homeworld Mothership Crew and Ships Captain
Post by: Mando Assasin on November 23, 2012, 01:19:35 PM: That is great!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Homeworld Mothership Crew and Ships Captain
Post by: Darth Depressis on November 23, 2012, 02:24:49 PM: Really digging the retro vibe you've infused.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Homeworld Mothership Crew and Ships Captain
Post by: Tamer on November 23, 2012, 05:40:59 PM: Wow, loving that paint scheme on those yellow figures. Nice update Jules, back on the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Homeworld Mothership Crew and Ships Captain
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 25, 2012, 11:30:39 AM: Mission Acomplished! Also a daring move repainting the vintage Dusty figure. It too has paid of hansomly. Can't wait to see all of these figures brought togther.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Homeworld Mothership Crew and Ships Captain
Post by: BlackThorne on November 25, 2012, 12:20:42 PM: Your new rebel squadron is perfect! I'm a great fan of your custom figures, their paint is impressive. If you're considering to sell one of your custom, let me know.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Homeworld Mothership Crew and Ships Captain
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 25, 2012, 08:25:46 PM: Quote from: BlackThorne on November 25, 2012, 12:20:42 PM
Your new rebel squadron is perfect! I'm a great fan of your custom figures, their paint is impressive. If you're considering to sell one of your custom, let me know.

Thanks for the great comment BT, if I do sell anything I'll let you know!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - Homeworld Mothership Crew and Ships Captain
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 25, 2012, 08:30:28 PM: This is a little gem I picked up on E-Bay last week.... I've customised the 70's toy which is to scale with Star Wars figures...

V.I.N.C.E.N.T has to be one of my favourite sci-fi robots of all time. VINCENT was arguably the main character in the film The Black Hole, with Roddy McDowel doing a wonderful voice over. For those of you who are too young to remember the Disney movie The Black Hole, it was a rather dark Space Opera released in 1978, music was by John Barry of James Bond fame.... The Film is a cross between Star Wars and 2001, an enjoyable film to watch simply because of it's unusual Disney styling. There are rumours of a remake, with nods to the film in Tron Legacy.

(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/vinvent2.jpg)
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/vincent.jpg)
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - V.I.N.C.E.N.T - The Black Hole....
Post by: Art deWhill on November 26, 2012, 12:36:22 AM: wonderful memories - and a lovely little robot!
So love the score of this movie and of course the Cygnus design.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - V.I.N.C.E.N.T - The Black Hole....
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 26, 2012, 02:10:02 AM: Quote from: Art deWhill on November 26, 2012, 12:36:22 AM
wonderful memories - and a lovely little robot!
So love the score of this movie and of course the Cygnus design.

Yes, there were some genuinely stunning moments in the film, especially the moment when Cygnus is first seen in shadow....
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - V.I.N.C.E.N.T - The Black Hole....
Post by: wraithnine on November 26, 2012, 02:36:31 AM: wow! i remember having him and Max not sur if they ever produced old B.O.B. tho
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - V.I.N.C.E.N.T - The Black Hole....
Post by: Tankster on November 26, 2012, 04:00:15 AM: Oh WOW!!!! man I love that Movie its in my Sci-Fi top ten and you did Vincent wonderful there man and a great save to a vintage toy!
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - V.I.N.C.E.N.T - The Black Hole....
Post by: Darth Optimus on November 26, 2012, 08:02:55 PM: These are so epic! Nice work, truly.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - V.I.N.C.E.N.T - The Black Hole....
Post by: Tamer on November 27, 2012, 04:03:50 AM: I remember this movie so well too. I need to go watch this again. I remember everything seeming so huge and of course loved those droids.

Jules Vincent looks awesome. On the front page.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - V.I.N.C.E.N.T - The Black Hole....
Post by: Psyclone on November 27, 2012, 10:44:06 AM: Your customs have progressed at light speed, Jules! Vincent is awesome! Your paint work is amazing.
Title: Re: Hangarbay94's Customs - V.I.N.C.E.N.T - The Black Hole....
Post by: flaccideagle on November 28, 2012, 03:43:24 AM: As an uber fan of TBH for many many years, this is a GREAT custom man. Amazing job. I just love that film, the whole Jules Verne meets pre-SW 70's sci-fi, the effects and design. I cashed out on almost all of my collection a couple years back as the Megos, the Italian GiG stuff and that Mindstyle vinyl were just going for too much on Yahoo Japan for me to keep them all anymore... I never had a loose Vincent and still have my Maximillian, one of the coolest 3.75 inch toys ever... I think I've got to get all the Mego series back at least now! Great stuff here and best wishes!

...and i didnt say it the other day but those yellow space crew figures are awesome also!! Easily some of your best!
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Post by: hangarbay94 on November 28, 2012, 06:15:32 AM: Thanks to everyone who posted a reply to the BLACK HOLE custom, it certainly has struck a nerve with some of you!

Lets keep our fingers crossed for a remake...
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Post by: Clonehead on November 28, 2012, 09:28:47 AM: I remember this movie from my youth and actually seen it again about three weeks ago.
I had that figure and the humanoid looking robot and a larger scale model kit of Max. No, Jay, they never made an Old Bob figure.
Outstanding work, Jules!
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Post by: Mr. Black on November 28, 2012, 12:51:56 PM: That's some excellent paint work, Jules. Love the Homeworld captain and the striking outfits of the other two characters. VINCENT is a home run, though. Wow, you really did the little guy justice! Do you have a 'before' picture as well? Awesome picture effects on that one as well.
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Post by: hangarbay94 on November 28, 2012, 05:13:34 PM: Quote from: Mr. Black on November 28, 2012, 12:51:56 PM
That's some excellent paint work, Jules. Love the Homeworld captain and the striking outfits of the other two characters. VINCENT is a home run, though. Wow, you really did the little guy justice! Do you have a 'before' picture as well? Awesome picture effects on that one as well.

Sure, here is the before image, my one had broken lasers so I made a repair by fitting two panels over the holes...
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/2834550821_3dfc2ef96e.jpg)
after...
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/hangarbay94/ISY%20Stuff/vincent.jpg)
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Post by: sith_fire30 on November 28, 2012, 05:45:17 PM: WOW! Excellent!
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 29, 2012, 07:24:39 AM: What a great blast from the past! Brilliant work Jules, I love Vincent! I need to watch this movie with Jaxon, I know he would love it too.
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Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 29, 2012, 07:57:57 AM: V.I.N.C.E.N.T. looks awesome!
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Post by: SITHHAPPENS on December 02, 2012, 01:27:19 PM: VERY COOL SEEING THIS HAS BROUGHT BACK SOME CHILDHOOD MEMORIES GREAT WORK
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Post by: DocOutlands on December 02, 2012, 03:11:06 PM: I never got to see Black Hole - prolly why I didn't realize there were nods to it in the latest TRON movie - but I had a V.I.N.CENT figure. Wish he hadn't disappeared...