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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Figures => Topic started by: Helix88 on October 25, 2009, 07:44:11 PM

Title: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Desert Ops Scout!
Post by: Helix88 on October 25, 2009, 07:44:11 PM
a Clone Gunnery Sgt. concept for light armor take down, let me know what you think.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on October 25, 2009, 07:54:43 PM
awesome! you made it over. 

great job on that one buddy.  as I told you on deviantart that shoulder pauldron/shoulder pad is awesome looking.  The backpack is awesome, the entire thing is great.

you need to upload your evo trooper repaint too man!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: DS-61-2 on October 25, 2009, 08:05:37 PM
Looks great, I love the detail on this one, can't wait to see the evo
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Phatty on October 25, 2009, 08:13:04 PM
Very cool!  That pauldron is PIMP!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on October 25, 2009, 08:21:35 PM
1st off, welcome to the Yards. 2nd, yeah, everyone is right...That trooper and everything about him is beyond cool.
Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on October 25, 2009, 08:28:23 PM
now for the EVO Commander
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on October 25, 2009, 08:29:37 PM
1st off, welcome to the Yards. 2nd, yeah, everyone is right...That trooper and everything about him is beyond cool.
Thanks for sharing.

thanks, glad to be here
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on October 25, 2009, 08:30:58 PM
I love that evo commander.  I love the fact that you didn't settle with just the simple repaint and went on and gave him an awesome weopon. Much better than the pack in weopon that comes with the evo-trooper.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on October 25, 2009, 08:40:36 PM
Slow down, I'm still catchin my breath from that other awesome figure, LOL.
That EVO trooper looks great. Helluva step up from the original. Damn, this site is really drawing some serious talent.
Really, great work.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on October 25, 2009, 09:26:51 PM
Damn, this site is really drawing some serious talent.
Really, great work.

The majority reason for that is because so many of us are off posting our customs elsewhere and promoting the site through those posts... theres people coming from deviant-art where I put up my images, there's people coming from youtube where alot of member's here put up videos of their customs.... etc... etc... 

IT's just weird that all of a sudden we've had so many new members, and the fact that they arn't realy new to the hobby is great! I mean this stuff is awesome!   
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: DocOutlands on October 25, 2009, 09:56:36 PM
Welcome aboard, Helix!

Gotta *love* those Gundam-type weapons in the hands of Clones!  Very nice work.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on October 26, 2009, 01:06:14 AM
Hot Dang! That Evo trooper looks virtually real with the outside photography and the scale backdrop. One word describes your customs my friend AWESOME!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: wraithnine on October 26, 2009, 02:18:50 AM
seriously minty figs mate !
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on October 26, 2009, 03:07:41 AM
Welcome aboard Helix! Your figures look great. The added details and especially that reworked pauldron on that first one are spectacular. And as has been said, that evo trooper looks so much better than the hasbro version.
I put that EVO commander on the front page.
Can't wait to see more of your work.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 26, 2009, 04:16:35 AM
Welcome to the yards Helix! That first trooper Rocks! I love the paltron detail and other grebies you added to him and your paint aps look great as well. The Evo trooper is very nice too. The outdoor pics really bring him to life. Can't wait to see what else is up your sleeve.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on October 26, 2009, 04:36:15 AM
What an introduction!
Majorly cool figures!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: StenHunter on October 26, 2009, 07:38:21 AM
I love that shoulder piece... =) I'm so going to make my own version of that.. awesome idea!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: clones are awesome on October 26, 2009, 07:42:32 AM
I like your customs a lot .The weapon on the evo trooper looks so cool.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on October 26, 2009, 10:05:21 AM
lol I told ya the guys over here would eat those two clones up helix!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on October 26, 2009, 10:09:25 AM
Daggone sweet clones! That light armor buster is just over the top. He reminds me of a "Glitter Boy" from a long ago rpg game. Wow, these look good.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on October 26, 2009, 01:38:49 PM
Those are some very nice figures, Helix.  Welcome to the 'Yards.  I'm Dan.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on October 26, 2009, 09:46:03 PM
great to meet you all, i should have a couple more posted in the next day or two, thanks again for all the feedback ;)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: XizorsVirago on October 26, 2009, 11:58:23 PM
Wow, great customs, I especially like that EVO commander and that mean looking gun you've given him! Can't wait to see more!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on October 27, 2009, 02:30:51 AM
man i'm out of it for like 2 days and it's like i am new to the Yards i have missed a few great new customizers join
welcome to the shipyards Helix!! great customs mate, i really love the clones, brilliant job buddy!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: maunster on October 27, 2009, 09:15:43 AM
Hey Helix,
Where did you get that AWESOME flame thrower for the Evo trooper?   :o
 Ive gotta have one, well actually more than one.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on October 27, 2009, 01:25:00 PM
Hey Helix,
Where did you get that AWESOME flame thrower for the Evo trooper?   :o
 Ive gotta have one, well actually more than one.


i got it off of a army leo mobile suit from the gundam wing series i'm not sure where you can get them any more it was a few years ago that i picked it up, maybe ebay or amazon would have one
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clone_General_1977 on October 27, 2009, 06:24:41 PM
Nice customs, I like the Gunnery Sergeant Episode 3 Clone.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on October 29, 2009, 11:30:27 AM
heres my Salucami Sniper
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Phatty on October 29, 2009, 11:41:12 AM
Wow, that is wicked!  Nice, clean lines, great paint apps.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on October 29, 2009, 11:41:24 AM
it's settled... you lied to me buddy.  These are NOT, can't possibly be, your first customs.  You have had to been into customizing those gundams or something.  these troopers are aweseome.  The paint is nicely done, but the added accessories, weopons, packs and holsters are perfect.

thanks for sharing that new one.  I love his pack, any details on where it came from?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on October 29, 2009, 11:46:08 AM
it's settled... you lied to me buddy.  These are NOT, can't possibly be, your first customs.  You have had to been into customizing those gundams or something.  these troopers are aweseome.  The paint is nicely done, but the added accessories, weopons, packs and holsters are perfect.

thanks for sharing that new one.  I love his pack, any details on where it came from?
   

i used to customize aircraft models alot but other than that i just like to do alot of detailing, the pack is from another gundam with an airspeed probe fitted for an antenna.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on October 29, 2009, 11:54:25 AM
Helix88, I agree that this sniper figure rocks.
(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/6123/salucamisniper1jpgthumb.png)

You say that you like to do a lot of detailing. Now that's what I like to hear!
  I'm with Spud. That backpack is killer.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on October 29, 2009, 12:02:26 PM
and now for the Sharpshooter Lt.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 29, 2009, 02:13:09 PM
Yes, another awesome clone. I love the added details, pouches, etc. The backpack looks like a Gundam piece. Keep them coming.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Reconsgt on October 29, 2009, 02:25:44 PM
Very cool, the paint scheme, expecially on the helmet really looks menacing
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on October 29, 2009, 03:06:52 PM
gah, I typed a reply to this and my computer freaked out and I lost it...

I love that last one with the airborne trooper head.  I never realy cared for that sculpted helmet but with the added details on yours it looks great.  I especially love the mud covered boots and mud splattered kama. that's what sold me.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on October 29, 2009, 04:02:39 PM
wow mate  some more awesome clone customs, love em and keep em coming  ;D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on October 29, 2009, 06:26:56 PM
gah, I typed a reply to this and my computer freaked out and I lost it...

I love that last one with the airborne trooper head.  I never realy cared for that sculpted helmet but with the added details on yours it looks great.  I especially love the mud covered boots and mud splattered kama. that's what sold me.

a nice shiney new clone just says droid fodder to me so i like to rough 'em up, wars not ever been a clean pastime to my knowlage, i like my guys to reflect that.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on October 29, 2009, 07:18:14 PM
i thought you guys would get a kick out of this.


"The trooper immediately regreted suggesting to the C.O. that  faster mounts would make patrols more efficiant"
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on October 29, 2009, 07:19:48 PM
LOL, he looks good on there. Gelibrub patrol, eat your heart out.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on October 29, 2009, 07:21:17 PM
LOL, he looks good on there. Gelibrub patrol, eat your heart out.

i was just thinking how much patroling on a geligrub would suck, then thought of this
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on October 29, 2009, 07:25:15 PM
lol i did that with a Tusken Raider on my puppy heres the link
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Phatty on October 29, 2009, 07:30:41 PM
I think turtles would make a FINE steed, if you're chasing a sloth!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on October 29, 2009, 07:32:20 PM
i've got some bearded dragons i should do a dewback pic!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Phatty on October 29, 2009, 07:35:57 PM
Yes, you DEFINITELY should!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on October 29, 2009, 07:47:30 PM
Yes, you DEFINITELY should!

i think i will,  should have it done by tomorrow ;D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on October 29, 2009, 07:57:11 PM
lol I beat you to it, long time ago....

(http://th03.deviantart.net/fs44/300W/i/2009/126/b/a/My_dewback____by_SpudaFett.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: night force cynic on October 29, 2009, 08:09:49 PM

(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/6123/salucamisniper1jpgthumb.png)

that's frickin' amazing.

perfect clone sniper, easily could have been in ROTS if they'd spent anymore time on Salucami than the one scene to glorify Stass Allie's death.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on October 29, 2009, 08:18:39 PM
lol I beat you to it, long time ago....

(http://th03.deviantart.net/fs44/300W/i/2009/126/b/a/My_dewback____by_SpudaFett.jpg)

great shot, i'll do one with a trooper holding out  a mealworm or something
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: DocOutlands on October 30, 2009, 08:15:16 PM
Awesome snipers, Helix!  I agree, I love the extra details you lavish on your clones.  I'm also rather partial to the Saleucami helmet for some reason.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on October 31, 2009, 10:36:58 PM
Introducing the 501st "Clanker Spanker" (more veiws soon)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on October 31, 2009, 11:37:31 PM
Wow, check out that bad boy. I love the troop rousing slogan and image on the back. Very ww2, vietnam war feeling.
  Yeah, lets see some more shots.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: wraithnine on November 01, 2009, 04:44:13 AM
lol! love it! the clanker spanker... ;D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on November 01, 2009, 05:23:09 AM
LOL. What a great name to go with that Stud! You have made the front page with that great addition!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on November 01, 2009, 05:35:54 AM
holy Cow man that looks awesome!!! would love to see more pics of that... fantastic looking clones mate really love the look of each and every one of em ;D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: night force cynic on November 01, 2009, 05:49:20 AM
HA HA HA HA  that's classic!

truly a unique clone, it's genius, I love it!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 01, 2009, 11:29:19 AM
More Clanker Spanker pics!

the pouch on his kama is cleaner than the other one because its usually sheilded from the mud and crud by his arm and weapon
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on November 01, 2009, 11:31:54 AM
Great figure!  I like how you put the name on the back.  May I recommend putting it in Aurebesh to make it authentic.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 01, 2009, 11:33:52 AM
Great figure!  I like how you put the name on the back.  May I recommend putting it in Aurebesh to make it authentic.

is there a english to arubesh translator anywhere?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on November 01, 2009, 11:53:09 AM
theres one out there somewhere... there is also a text font style somewhere that you can download.

It looks awesome helix!  I love it.  Where did the mini-gun come from? I don't recognize it... is it another gundam crossover?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 01, 2009, 11:57:42 AM
theres one out there somewhere... there is also a text font style somewhere that you can download.

It looks awesome helix!  I love it.  Where did the mini-gun come from? I don't recognize it... is it another gundam crossover?
very heavely modefied, cut up about 6 diferent things to make it. some i dont know where they were from, 1 or 2 gundam guns, but pretty much scratchbuilt
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on November 01, 2009, 12:41:27 PM
wow, I would not have guessed it was scratch.  It looks stock.  Great work!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on November 01, 2009, 01:02:56 PM
That gun is pretty awesome.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on November 01, 2009, 01:25:51 PM
Great figure!  I like how you put the name on the back.  May I recommend putting it in Aurebesh to make it authentic.

is there a english to arubesh translator anywhere?

If you check the Star Wars Wookiepedia, they have the alphabet translations.  That way you know how to spell all words.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on November 01, 2009, 01:48:15 PM
You had me at Clanker Spanker. Love these past few clones. Nice work.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: dana.raye.smith on November 01, 2009, 03:27:16 PM
Starwars.com had a n Arubesh translater thing in a download or printout available under the clonewars section.... for kids under an activities section a few days ago.
Had the alphabet and numbers and some others like period and question mark and hyphen and such. I dont know about a program where you type it and then it is converted entirely to Arubesh.
There is also something along the same lines for Mandoa. not so much an alphabet, but a grammar and language dictionary type thing....
I think that was from a Karen Travis website....
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on November 01, 2009, 03:39:35 PM
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/c/cc/Aurebesh-GMSR.png  Here's the web address for the Aurebesh translations.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 01, 2009, 05:21:17 PM
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/c/cc/Aurebesh-GMSR.png  Here's the web address for the Aurebesh translations.
thanks USD
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 01, 2009, 06:20:51 PM
Wow! Awesome clone and I love that gun you made.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 04, 2009, 12:57:05 PM
MEDIC!!!

An ROTS clone with a modified jet troopers head, the thing on his forhead is a kind of medical imaging unit that displays info on his HUD
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on November 04, 2009, 04:30:27 PM
looks good, you need a feild medical droid to go with him.... and he needs some blood splatter on him from his work....
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 04, 2009, 06:47:58 PM
good point, i think i'll make some tweaks and post new shots
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 05, 2009, 06:57:20 PM
Helix,

Just have to say how impressed I am with your creations, your images are also spot on....

Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 05, 2009, 06:59:18 PM
Helix,

Just have to say how impressed I am with your creations, your images are also spot on....



i try to do the clones justice with a good background, but the weather was not playing along today
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 05, 2009, 07:07:23 PM
Another new clone guy....i stillcant believe i cut up a galactic marine
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 05, 2009, 07:49:18 PM
I can believe it, I just can't believe how great this figure looks. You have conducted some great alterations on this guy.
  great job!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 05, 2009, 07:53:25 PM
I can believe it, I just can't believe how great this figure looks. You have conducted some great alterations on this guy.
  great job!

i had to cut at that kama for about a half an hour, and the head took 45min to get right, it drove me crazy, and cost me three new cuts on my left thumb
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on November 05, 2009, 08:47:20 PM
oh the joys of customizing... and the sacrifices we make... lol

the last one looks great buddy.  I love it.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on November 06, 2009, 08:00:25 AM
Wow, that helmet mod looks great. Heck the whole thing looks awesome. Front page again!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 06, 2009, 10:49:05 AM
Love that last Clone. Nice helmet mix and work on that kama.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 12, 2009, 03:46:46 PM
Helix...I love your customs, I thought I'd place them in a scene from the Clone Wars...I hope you like.

Jules

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2788/4098637519_00b32cd51e_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Phatty on November 12, 2009, 03:50:25 PM
Man, Jules, that is tight!  Helix's clones go VERY well in that scene!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on November 12, 2009, 04:37:20 PM
awesome jules...

except that the evo trooper is an imperial "clone" storm trooper and would not have been around in the time of the clone wars....   lol j/k who gives a rat's behind, it's a great pic! 
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 12, 2009, 04:59:00 PM
That's another beautiful image,Jules! Just stunning, dude.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 12, 2009, 09:32:25 PM
Helix...I love your customs, I thought I'd place them in a scene from the Clone Wars...I hope you like.

Jules

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2788/4098637519_00b32cd51e_b.jpg)

thanks Jules but i can't actually see it unless it's emailed to me my computer has been having trouble displaying any images of yours since i joined the shipyards, i'm sure its awesome and can't wait to see it. email it to aitalasano@msn.com
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 13, 2009, 04:46:35 AM
That's weird....You might want to speak to Phatty who's one of the site designers as to why you can't see my images....

I'll get this one to you shortly.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on November 13, 2009, 06:16:23 AM
You can't see any of the images displayed here in the forums? If so, I am thinking you need to go check out your internet options and look at your security features to see if you have enabled cookies and pictures.  Man, part of the forum fun is seeing all these great graphics, we need to get that fixed. Awesome image Jules.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 15, 2009, 06:59:40 PM
A Salucami Marine
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on November 15, 2009, 07:05:13 PM
Wow, this guy is armed to the teeth! This looks awesome. It reminds me of that bad robot from the old movie, "The Black Hole". Guess I am dating myself a bit. I would love to see another movie in that series too by the way. What was that bad robots name?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 15, 2009, 07:13:39 PM
Wow, this guy is armed to the teeth! This looks awesome. It reminds me of that bad robot from the old movie, "The Black Hole". Guess I am dating myself a bit. I would love to see another movie in that series too by the way. What was that bad robots name?
Maxamillion was the bad robot's name.  Another equipped to the max clone, helix 88. I love it! the helmet mod is awesome, buddy.  I had to front page this one. Where did that sawed off shotgun looking weapon come from that is strapped to his lower leg?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on November 15, 2009, 07:19:54 PM
Helix88 that is one beautiful Clone mate, just stunning
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on November 15, 2009, 08:49:17 PM
That's a great figure, Helix!  I love the BARC Trooper/Galactic Marine mixed helmet.  Great work!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 15, 2009, 09:18:53 PM
Wow, this guy is armed to the teeth! This looks awesome. It reminds me of that bad robot from the old movie, "The Black Hole". Guess I am dating myself a bit. I would love to see another movie in that series too by the way. What was that bad robots name?
Maxamillion was the bad robot's name.  Another equipped to the max clone, helix 88. I love it! the helmet mod is awesome, buddy.  I had to front page this one. Where did that sawed off shotgun looking weapon come from that is strapped to his lower leg?

the gun on his leg is the pack in dc-15 with a scope glued on, and what i think is a folding stock cut off. heres a better pic of both weapons
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: clones are awesome on November 15, 2009, 09:34:55 PM
Great job on the marine . Hear is an idea for a future a salucime jet trooper.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: wraithnine on November 16, 2009, 02:17:10 AM
thats is wicked mate
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 16, 2009, 06:48:56 AM
WOW! Another awesome figure. I love the helmet design. Armed to the teeth indeed.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on November 17, 2009, 10:01:32 AM
Guy, I am working on your customs pages. Lots of new stuff being added around there though.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 17, 2009, 12:56:05 PM
Guy, I am working on your customs pages. Lots of new stuff being added around there though.

no prob, take your time.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on November 17, 2009, 01:21:01 PM
Guy, I am working on your customs pages. Lots of new stuff being added around there though.

no prob, take your time.

I appreciate your patience, make sure you keep emailing me your pics, I am getting them!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 17, 2009, 10:38:58 PM
Guy, I am working on your customs pages. Lots of new stuff being added around there though.

no prob, take your time.

I appreciate your patience, make sure you keep emailing me your pics, I am getting them!

will do
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 21, 2009, 05:39:42 PM
Just got quite a bit of custom  fodder  with six G I Joe knock-offs for 10$ at big lots
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on November 22, 2009, 04:40:21 AM
Daggone, that is a lot of goodies.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Reconsgt on November 22, 2009, 06:33:39 AM
Big Lots you say,  I may have to swing over there this week and take a peak, lots of good dio fodder for both Joes and SW in there,   
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 26, 2009, 11:48:37 PM
welcoming the "Salucami Saboteur"
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 26, 2009, 11:52:29 PM
now for the "D.A.R.C. Trooper" (Desert Advanced Recon Commando)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on November 27, 2009, 12:18:16 AM
BOTH of those are awesome!  Love the colors and the down and dirty grime covered filthy look of them both!  the added packs and pouches look good on the sabateur...

hey buddy, why don't you ever post these on deviantart anymore?!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on November 27, 2009, 04:08:41 AM
Wow, talk about weathered to the max, I love them, Helix! Tell us about the extra gear on the sabatuer.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 27, 2009, 09:30:55 AM
Very cool trooper Helix. I like the weathering you did and the extra packs and stuff. Awesome job.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 27, 2009, 11:21:03 AM
Wow, talk about weathered to the max, I love them, Helix! Tell us about the extra gear on the sabatuer.

i love to do crazy weathering on these guys, the pack and all those pouches are from a bunch of fodder i got at BigLots. the pouches were all this bright green so i painted them with some leather MM and they looked way better. the pack had two stretchy shoulder straps, but would not work well with the shape of his chest so i modified it to a single cross chest strap and that seems to work a lot better. i'm going to be posting a desert recon sqaud made up of existing figs i have that sould be done pretty soon.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on November 27, 2009, 12:12:33 PM
awesome I can't wait to see the desert squad!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on December 02, 2009, 04:38:23 AM
excellent clone customs

I like the pics with the reptiles
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on December 02, 2009, 10:09:31 AM
I am liking the D.A.R.C. trooper, but both are nice. Fp again!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on December 19, 2009, 12:12:50 PM
i just got done reworking a couple of figures and doing a new one as well

the green guy is "Bugger" frome the 238th "GreenOps" unit, the specialize in combat in heavly forested areas.  He's distractable as far as clones go, but an unmatched survival expert, able to go for extended periods without convetional re-supply.

The red one is a new head for  my  "Sharpsooter Lt."

Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on December 19, 2009, 12:23:32 PM
And heres a shot of the desert squad, and the D.A.R.C. trooper update, i'm stumped for names  and a unit for all these guys, any sugesstions?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on December 19, 2009, 12:27:56 PM
That "bugger fig is awesome, dude! What a great looking clone, buddy! Expect this one to be on the front page today.

That other one red one looks pretty cool also. I wouldn't mind seeing some more shots of that one.
Buddy, that DARC trooper helmet mod looks nice and the desert squad as a whole is just mouth watering.
This custom update was well worth the wait.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on December 19, 2009, 12:39:55 PM
That "bugger fig is awesome, dude! What a great looking clone, buddy! Expect this one to be on the front page today.

That other one red one looks pretty cool also. I wouldn't mind seeing some more shots of that one.
Buddy, that DARC trooper helmet mod looks nice and the desert squad as a whole is just mouth watering.
This custom update was well worth the wait.

it would take a while but i'm thinking of doimg a dio of that squad with some proper lighting and such i will be a good learning expirience for future ones
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on December 19, 2009, 12:44:21 PM
I hear you, buddy, as I have a dio I need to make for my desert ops squad as well and haven't found the time yet. I will eagerly await the construction of your dio. Oh, I got "bugger" on the front page.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on December 19, 2009, 12:45:08 PM
I hear you, buddy, as I have a dio I need to make for my desert ops squad as well and haven't found the time yet. I will eagerly await the construction of your dio. Oh, I got "bugger" on the front page.

sweet, thanks clint
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: 110clones on December 19, 2009, 03:50:21 PM
Awesome clone troopers especially bugger.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: wraithnine on December 19, 2009, 04:22:16 PM
love the clones mate, "Bugger" made me smile as its a swear word over here lol
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: JonCC-1004 on December 19, 2009, 04:47:32 PM
Helix88 your one of the reasons I joined this forum! Awsome toopers. I like your customs and the  colors,  how most of your customs would fit in the 41st elite my favorite Clones.  Desert and Jungle thats where my troopers fight.

Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: RedLeaderOne (00fire501) on December 19, 2009, 04:51:29 PM
Your custom figures are awesome.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on December 19, 2009, 04:59:07 PM
Helix88 your one of the reasons I joined this forum! Awsome toopers. I like your customs and the  colors,  how most of your customs would fit in the 41st elite my favorite Clones.  Desert and Jungle thats where my troopers fight.


Hey JonCC, welcome to the Shipyards!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: JonCC-1004 on December 19, 2009, 05:04:41 PM
Thanks Clonehead I didn't know if there was a "hello" this is me page on here. But I have a long history of being a StarWars collector I will try to post some pics of my collections soon...

I have to say I have been looking at this sight and forum for months now glad I joined!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on December 19, 2009, 05:17:43 PM
Thanks Clonehead I didn't know if there was a "hello" this is me page on here. But I have a long history of being a StarWars collector I will try to post some pics of my collections soon...

I have to say I have been looking at this sight and forum for months now glad I joined!
We are glad to have you, Jon. This might be the hello page that you are looking for.
 New Recruits Sound Off (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=82.285)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on December 19, 2009, 05:34:46 PM
Great figures, and well done!  I like all of the modded helmets in that squad.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on December 19, 2009, 08:03:04 PM
Helix those are some great looking clones buddy between you and Jay i wont need to custom any clones as you guys do wonderful jobs..... "bugger" hey over (in OZ)  here it means for lack of a better word "Doh!!" lol

Fantastic job mate...
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Phatty on December 19, 2009, 08:41:46 PM
Helix my man, I think Bugger is by far one of my all time favorites now!  He looks awesome!  Hell, that whole squad does.  How about the 988th Battalion "Hell Stompers" for a group name?  They look like they'd crash the Gates of Hell and take things over!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on December 20, 2009, 12:05:46 AM
outstanding customs Helix88

I'm a big fan of your work
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: beige-4 on December 20, 2009, 05:49:45 AM
sweet clone man wow im with phatty hell stompers that will scare the clanks wouldnt it
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on December 20, 2009, 06:08:19 AM
Wow, that D.A.R.C. looks sweet. I like em all. Boy, these figs are great.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on December 20, 2009, 03:31:53 PM
Helix88 your one of the reasons I joined this forum! Awsome toopers. I like your customs and the  colors,  how most of your customs would fit in the 41st elite my favorite Clones.  Desert and Jungle thats where my troopers fight.



wow, i'm flattered, thanks JonCC-1004, I'm glad to hear that you like my clones, welcome to the yards!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 20, 2009, 05:07:55 PM
Nice job on Bugger, that desert squad is quite cool!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on December 20, 2009, 09:33:19 PM
I just did a pic concerning the origin of buggers name, here you go.



Sgt. Ruger- "You're not seriously considering what i think you are?"

cc-1774- "Hey, it cant be worse then those stanerd rations."
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on December 20, 2009, 09:39:55 PM
Helix my man, I think Bugger is by far one of my all time favorites now!  He looks awesome!  Hell, that whole squad does.  How about the 988th Battalion "Hell Stompers" for a group name?  They look like they'd crash the Gates of Hell and take things over!

thats great! now if i could only come up with some names :-\
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on December 20, 2009, 10:08:00 PM
LOL, that is awesome, helix! I love it!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on December 20, 2009, 11:13:44 PM
helix you should do more simple dio sets like that....

who was the mealworm for originally? lol I just got 500 superworms in the mail the other day for my beardie.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on December 21, 2009, 10:45:14 AM
helix you should do more simple dio sets like that....

who was the mealworm for originally? lol I just got 500 superworms in the mail the other day for my beardie.

the worm was for a little banded gecko but she refused it for crickets, so i took thie pic with it and gave it to my southern painted turtle
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hemble on December 23, 2009, 12:10:58 AM
Man loving your customs the paint apps are awesome.

Ron
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on December 23, 2009, 05:33:08 AM
This shot reminds me of the one Clone Wars cartoon of Anakin eating all the bugs. Great shot, on the fp.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 23, 2009, 07:06:58 AM
Helix, these are some Dawgon Customs....

I can't say I have a favourite as the ones I've seen so far are all extaordinary!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: narceron on December 23, 2009, 07:43:31 AM
Rad.

Wow, normally clone customs put me to sleep, but these are just wonderful. I just read through all these pages, still like the light armor specialist the best.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: 110clones on December 23, 2009, 09:21:23 AM
Cool and funny diorama.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: clones are awesome on December 23, 2009, 11:31:18 PM
What do they put in the ration packs that are so bad?Funny diorama helix88 i like the comedy involved.You could name the squads sniper ace.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: 110clones on December 24, 2009, 09:34:33 AM
This shot reminds me of the one Clone Wars cartoon of Anakin eating all the bugs. Great shot, on the fp.
It does huh.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on December 27, 2009, 10:57:53 PM
Man loving your customs the paint apps are awesome.

Ron

thanks, ive got a quick question i painted an Evo troopor with enamel paints, is there a way to get it off and not harm the figure?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on December 27, 2009, 11:02:38 PM
I've done that....  ::)

easiest way to do it is to use some paint thinner on a towel and gently rub it off.  it'll take a while.. but it'll get it off

if you want to try and keep it the way it is you MIGHT be able to salvage it by spraying the entire figure with a clear coat of spray paint to seal in what is on it.  i did that after I realized I'd painted a figure with a paint that I mixed half enamel and half acrylic...
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on December 28, 2009, 12:53:18 PM
I've done that....  ::)

easiest way to do it is to use some paint thinner on a towel and gently rub it off.  it'll take a while.. but it'll get it off

if you want to try and keep it the way it is you MIGHT be able to salvage it by spraying the entire figure with a clear coat of spray paint to seal in what is on it.  i did that after I realized I'd painted a figure with a paint that I mixed half enamel and half acrylic...

thanks, i was just unclear as to whether the thinner would melt the figure itself i did that to another figure about 3 years ago
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on December 28, 2009, 08:31:59 PM
don't let it sit too long on the figure, or soak the figure in it and it should be fine.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hemble on December 29, 2009, 10:32:00 PM
Helix88 wrote
Quote
thanks, ive got a quick question i painted an Evo troopor with enamel paints, is there a way to get it off and not harm the figure?

Mate spudafett is correct but also you can use coke (drink) put some in a class and then soak tehfigure for about an 1hr and then you can rub it off. Of nail polish remover on a cotton bud is also good.

Ron
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 30, 2009, 03:30:07 AM
Helix, you've received the "Imperial Seal of Approval"

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/4226825119_810b8045a2_b.jpg)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/4226825119_810b8045a2_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/4226825119_810b8045a2_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on December 30, 2009, 05:18:46 AM
You combine a great custom with great graphics and really get a work of art. I like it a lot Jules. Great work.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on December 30, 2009, 07:08:36 AM
Hey Helix, you got Hamgerbay'd!
That looks awesome, Jules.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on December 30, 2009, 04:51:44 PM
that is awesome!  Jules, you never fails to amaze me...sweet
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on December 30, 2009, 05:07:55 PM
Ok, ive got a new clone to show off and here SHE is! Kayra!
Makes you wonder what they're up to on kameno
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on December 30, 2009, 05:09:02 PM
A girl clone?  Great custom and great idea!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on December 30, 2009, 05:17:55 PM
A girl clone?  Great custom and great idea!

thanks, i figured it was about time
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: 110clones on December 30, 2009, 05:37:20 PM
Nice custom.I havent seen a girl clone trooper.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on December 30, 2009, 05:42:55 PM
Sweet. Spudafett has done some kick butt Mando gals and Commander Kurgan has done some gal clones too, but this is the first Commando Clone gal I am have seen. What an awesome idea. I would love to hear the backstory on this one. I could see Karen Traviss writing a whole series on this character. Oh wait a minute, George made Karen quit writing because she was sticking to canon material. Still, it is a great figure.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on December 30, 2009, 05:46:30 PM
that is sick!  in a realy realy good way.  I have always thought that that body armor would work well for a female clone or stormtrooper...

I did a female clone based on the animated figure a while back.... but it didn't turn out all that great! lol.

the paint job on this one is amazing Helix.  I love how well your weathering and paint apps look.  Very fresh, very nice...   I normally get burnt out on clone customs but yours are so well done I actually look forward to them! :)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on December 30, 2009, 05:49:27 PM
Very nice, Helix! Whats the recipe on this one?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on December 30, 2009, 06:10:35 PM
Very nice, Helix! Whats the recipe on this one?
The legs are from an AOTC clone, the head is a combo of a GM head with bultar swans face, the arms ar also from a GM and are glued to the stumps of bultars originals, the torso and armor are both swans and i gave her a nice olive skin tone to round her out
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: customclone on December 30, 2009, 06:14:20 PM
Ok, ive got a new clone to show off and here SHE is! Kayra!
Makes you wonder what they're up to on kameno

HOT MAMA nice custom  ;)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on December 31, 2009, 12:01:27 AM
awesome mate

really an awesome idea to make a female clone and the name you gave her is also great
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 31, 2009, 07:30:28 AM
That is an awesome female trooper! Great job!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 06, 2010, 09:36:41 PM
i'm going to branch out into non-clones, my firs is coming up soon , let me know what you think about it, its even a cantina guy
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on January 07, 2010, 07:06:39 AM
Rats! I was hoping you would get into Imperial troopers, namely at-at drivers! ;D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: night force cynic on January 07, 2010, 03:03:43 PM
i'm going to branch out into non-clones, my firs is coming up soon
sweet!   I'm looking really forward to seeing what kind of non trooper you have up your sleeves, hell yeah I'll post my thoughts.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 08, 2010, 03:08:33 PM
Rats! I was hoping you would get into Imperial troopers, namely at-at drivers! ;D

i might if i could find any here, haven't seen one for a long time
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 08, 2010, 04:15:32 PM
Helix, that sounds like my cup of tea! don't get me wrong I've got nothing against Clones or mando's, but there is a universe of possibilities, so I'm really looking forward to seeing what you have in store!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 12, 2010, 02:20:02 PM
Ok the wait is over for my first non-clone custom.....Saurin smuggler "Fal Riss"

Saurins are a race similar to trandoshans but have 5 fingers instead of three. Fal Riss is distinguished from othe Saurins by his red markings, and frequents the cantina scene in Mos Eisly, tho was away when the Bay 94 incident occered. A small time merchant,with a fall back of smuggling  deathsticks, spice, weapons, or just about anything else you want to move undetected. He's very good at his trade often fetches top dollar for his wares, and almost always makes an on-time delivery of "cargo".

His HUD is scratch-built,  and his satchel is a missle pod from a gundam wth vinyl strapping
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on January 12, 2010, 02:36:18 PM
Dang!  sweet is all I can come up with...

the microdetailing on this figure is amazing, that hud display is awesome!  I love it!  the paint apps are perfect as always with your figures!

I would love to see more non clone figs from you! definately worth it!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: night force cynic on January 12, 2010, 03:32:04 PM
HELL


YES



MORE MORE!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: clonemedic96 on January 12, 2010, 06:06:19 PM
this is awesome Helix!i love the scratch builds, and the satchel reminds me of The Hangover "its not a purse its a Satchel!" lol great job
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: clones are awesome on January 12, 2010, 06:08:34 PM
Nice how long has he ben missing a eye.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on January 12, 2010, 06:14:58 PM
What an awesome non-clone custom you have there, Helix! Dude, that HUD headset is incredible. Nice paint apps as well.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 12, 2010, 06:21:27 PM
Nice how long has he ben missing a eye.

he's got both eyes the HUD goes over his left eye
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 12, 2010, 06:31:33 PM
Heres a better look at his HUD and satchel
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clone_General_1977 on January 12, 2010, 06:48:00 PM
Nice customs, whats next in line for our customs?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 12, 2010, 06:56:25 PM
Nice customs, whats next in line for our customs?

I honestly have no idea, any suggestions are welcome.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clone_General_1977 on January 12, 2010, 07:20:45 PM
May I recommend Cad Bane's posse of bounty hunters from Hostage Crisis.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 12, 2010, 07:30:28 PM
He is awesome! I love the HUD and satchel.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 15, 2010, 02:35:40 PM
Next up for my non-clone customs is.....Karshen Solev!

in the early days of the Empire, Karshen Solev was found in a derelict freighter as a young girl, only at the hand of Vader was she seen to be a force adept, and immediately taken, and trained in the sith arts by Vader,but such was known to none but Vader and the Emperor . She was then stationed as an "internal affairs" official.  She is employed mainly as a means of ferreting out disloyals, traitors, spies, and other well hidden defects in the Vast Imperial machine.  her speciality is in interogation, but is a formidable adversary in any right. She seemes to have no available data regarding her race aside from the fact that the freighter on which she was had been found drifting in a unexplored area of the outer rim
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: 110clones on January 15, 2010, 07:00:45 PM
cool custom what did you use for the head
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 15, 2010, 09:23:33 PM
cool custom what did you use for the head

its a repaint of the original, the face, eyes, and hair are MM Insignia Red & Chrome Yellow
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: night force cynic on January 15, 2010, 09:29:25 PM
OMG that's Awesome!    I love the story behind the character as Vader's first apprentice and that she's an alien!  Very refreshing
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 15, 2010, 09:35:21 PM
OMG that's Awesome!    I love the story behind the character as Vader's first apprentice and that she's an alien!  Very refreshing

thanks, i appreciate it
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: 110clones on January 15, 2010, 11:45:39 PM
cool custom what did you use for the head

its a repaint of the original, the face, eyes, and hair are MM Insignia Red & Chrome Yellow
Thanks!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on January 17, 2010, 02:02:10 PM
Great job Helix! ()rr
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 18, 2010, 08:28:27 PM
Great job Helix! ()rr

thanks
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on January 19, 2010, 05:44:51 AM
How did I miss this one? Great custom Helix. I love the origin story too! Expect to see this on our fp sometime soon.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 19, 2010, 02:16:59 PM
How did I miss this one? Great custom Helix. I love the origin story too! Expect to see this on our fp sometime soon.

thanks, I'm also working on my fist custom walker. i'll put up a thread for that soon
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hemble on January 20, 2010, 01:16:23 AM
Great figures mate well done.

Ron
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on January 20, 2010, 10:20:09 AM
How did I miss this one? Great custom Helix. I love the origin story too! Expect to see this on our fp sometime soon.

thanks, I'm also working on my fist custom walker. i'll put up a thread for that soon
Umm, did you say walker! Sweet.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 20, 2010, 01:44:07 PM
Great figures mate well done.

Ron

thanks Ron
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: clonemedic96 on January 20, 2010, 03:25:13 PM
that looks awesome helix!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: EliteVideoCore on January 25, 2010, 05:35:14 PM
AWESOME, AS ALWAYS!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Squirepec7 on February 05, 2010, 04:23:48 PM
Helix these are just too cool. O0
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on February 11, 2010, 02:08:31 PM
I just picked up a legacy scout trooper and am going to do him up as a companion for my walker with some subtle changes,  i,ve got some wips i'll post pretty soon
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on February 11, 2010, 02:11:47 PM
Cool deal. Some shots of him beside that walker will be nice.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on February 11, 2010, 04:55:08 PM
Ok the scout took way less time to finish than i had thought he would so here are some pics of the finished product, sorry no walker in this shot, it fell over so i've got to fix the main gun. i'll put up the full sqaud and vehicle tomorrow
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: wraithnine on February 11, 2010, 04:58:11 PM
wicked mate am seriously lovin that scout
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: customclone on February 11, 2010, 05:29:03 PM
Holy giblets !!!! that is sweet dude nice deteail work man :o :o :o :o awsome
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on February 11, 2010, 05:55:25 PM
Nice paint apps on that scout! I like how the red stripe on his face is offset.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: 110clones on February 11, 2010, 06:19:17 PM
Cool scout trooper!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: customclone on February 11, 2010, 06:39:01 PM
dude that would be cool that target would sell that if they can come up with a good superb idea like that  ;D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on February 11, 2010, 07:00:11 PM
That is one great looking scout trooper. Sorry to hear about that atst.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: clonemedic96 on February 11, 2010, 08:29:53 PM
sweeeet scout trooper dude!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on February 11, 2010, 09:15:14 PM
Nice paint apps on that scout! I like how the red stripe on his face is offset.
its actually not paint, its thin adhesive vinyle pressed and trimmed to the contours of his armor with an exacto knife, it worked really well so i thinki'm going to use itr more often
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 11, 2010, 09:15:31 PM
Very nice, he looks like a Target Scout.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on February 11, 2010, 09:17:07 PM
Very nice, he looks like a Target Scout.

LOL
now all i can think of is a platoon of these guys picking off walmart employees! BKS
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on February 11, 2010, 11:05:40 PM
that is too awesome. 

So is it penstriping vinyl?  I've actually got a roll of that I purchased at an auto store not too long ago for use on my next vehicle custom....  I never thought about using it on a figure....   
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on February 12, 2010, 12:07:25 PM
that is too awesome. 

So is it penstriping vinyl?  I've actually got a roll of that I purchased at an auto store not too long ago for use on my next vehicle custom....  I never thought about using it on a figure....   

its vinyl for making signs and lettering, it comes on 24 inch wide rolls for vinyl cutting, i've just been using scaps of it and it never runs or globs , and it never needs a second coat, it takes practice and patience but its worth it in my opinion
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on February 12, 2010, 12:51:02 PM
Great paint apps. Really liking that scout.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on February 12, 2010, 01:35:45 PM
Finally got this one on the front page. I sure do like it. Makes me wonder what you could do with an atat driver.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Phatty on February 12, 2010, 02:12:21 PM
HOLY COW!  That design is so incredibly simple, yet stands out perfectly!  I love this one, and now I think I shall pick more of these up to experiment with!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: lambonspit on February 12, 2010, 05:56:03 PM
dude that would be cool that target would sell that if they can come up with a good superb idea like that  ;D
LOL, i was thinking the same thing. If Target sold this, they would be advertising and selling loads of them at the same time!! Fantastic custom!! Simple, yet stands out perfectly.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: StenHunter on February 13, 2010, 10:41:11 AM
Awesome! I love it. The detail work is sweet! I love the emblem on the back and the chest. Can't wait to see the walker and the rest of the crew.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: night force cynic on February 14, 2010, 11:46:24 PM
goddamn, Helix, the executives at Target would probably love that, it's too awesome to really wrap my brain around!  it looks so perfect
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on February 15, 2010, 04:45:14 AM
The sniper looks great Helix. Would be nice to see some of them in TFU 2 game.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on February 16, 2010, 04:37:39 PM
Hey guys! I'm going to be selling some of my customs to fund future endevours. If any of you guys are interested PM me and I'll get back to you ASAP
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on February 17, 2010, 09:52:53 PM
Yay new stuff! A scout trooper commando & some weapons.

I'm going to be selling some of my customs to fund future endevours. If any of you guys are interested PM me and I'll get back to you ASAP
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on February 17, 2010, 09:53:52 PM
And a pick of both of the Scouts
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on February 17, 2010, 09:55:51 PM
Oh yeah, those two scouts look great together. I like those weapons, also. Selling some customs, eh? How many of your fabulous creations are you going to let go?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on February 17, 2010, 09:57:57 PM
Oh yeah, those two scouts look great together. I like those weapons, also. Selling some customs, eh? How many of your fabulous creations are you going to let go?

that depends, 3 mabye. first come first serve
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on February 17, 2010, 10:11:28 PM
wow great job Helix

I'm a big fan of your custom weapons

10/10
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Squirepec7 on February 18, 2010, 04:30:38 PM
Helix these are amazing. The custom guns are cool too.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: clonemedic96 on February 18, 2010, 05:37:33 PM
this new one is incredible, that blade on the gun is awesome!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: 110clones on February 18, 2010, 07:45:05 PM
Awesome scout!! love those weapons
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on February 18, 2010, 10:48:42 PM
I'm loving the scout troopers.  Idk why but scout troopers have always been my favorite of all the OTC troopers.... 
I love the shoulder pad addition on your latest scout.  I keep meaning to cut up some of my cast resin shoulder pauldrons that have those pieces and do something similar...
Title: great
Post by: clonecommander31 on February 23, 2010, 07:09:41 AM
Yes, another awesome clone. I love the added details, pouches, etc. The backpack looks like a Gundam piece. Keep them coming.
   There great custums
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on February 23, 2010, 08:46:46 AM
Loving the scout troopers. Ever thought about getting into custom atat drivers?  ;D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Phatty on February 23, 2010, 09:04:04 AM
In cases like this, simple is greater than the complex designs!  I love it!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on February 28, 2010, 03:33:28 PM
hi all! i just finished a custom AT-ST driver fo a second custom walker im doing.  he's a part of a unit similar to the other walker i did, but this unit specializes in forest ops
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: clonemedic96 on February 28, 2010, 03:34:35 PM
cool dude! cant wait to see that walker!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: wraithnine on February 28, 2010, 03:38:25 PM
WOW!  :o :o
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on February 28, 2010, 03:55:19 PM
Looks great, Helix!  This guy is worth 10 of those POTF style ATST drivers.
I recognize the Panno torso but whose legs are those?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Squirepec7 on February 28, 2010, 04:06:26 PM
 
O0These are AWESOME MAN!!! O0
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 28, 2010, 04:45:13 PM
Freakin AWESOME man! I love that torso, there are countless options using it. The legs are from the cantina alein....ahhhh can't think of his name.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on February 28, 2010, 05:43:26 PM
Freakin AWESOME man! I love that torso, there are countless options using it. The legs are from the cantina alein....ahhhh can't think of his name.

i cant remember his name ethier, he came with that crazy  "dice ebigon" (sp?) lapmroid thinger. the hands and harness are from a para viper GIjoe ROC fig. I also cut and re-mounted the chinstrap so it looked like it actually would hold the helmet on. and put a layer of sharpie marker over the goggles to give them a glossier look. the green is a 3:1 ratio of MM Zinc Chromate & MM leather
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Phatty on February 28, 2010, 06:00:43 PM
Man, he looks slick!  Excellent work!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: 110clones on February 28, 2010, 07:10:30 PM
another great one :o :o
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on February 28, 2010, 10:15:22 PM
excellent custom Helix, the driver is just awesome

can't wait to see your secound walker custom
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: lambonspit on March 01, 2010, 01:23:50 AM
Very nice!! Can't wait to see him in his walker.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on March 24, 2010, 08:39:23 PM
that is a really well done job, cool at-st driver!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on March 31, 2010, 12:47:33 PM
ok heres my first mando, Kel Domak
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Mando Commando on March 31, 2010, 12:55:23 PM
WOW!  Great mando!  Can't wait to see more!   bbfet
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: clonemedic96 on March 31, 2010, 01:01:46 PM
that....... is........... awesome............
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on March 31, 2010, 02:36:34 PM
Helix, that Mando looks crazy insane! I love the chest design.

I really need to get photoshopping some of this stuff!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: darknsour on March 31, 2010, 03:27:04 PM
I love all of these figures!!!

From the weathering, to the color schemes and the detail!!!

I got lots of idea's from your work now if only my hands could do what I see!!!


Can't wait to see whats next!!


Rich
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on March 31, 2010, 04:48:46 PM
Good job, mate!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 31, 2010, 04:59:28 PM
Very nice Mando. I like the colors you chose and the chest design sets him apart from the rest nicely. Great job!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on March 31, 2010, 05:31:18 PM
cool mando!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Phatty on March 31, 2010, 06:57:50 PM
I love the pattern on that guy!  Awesome work!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on March 31, 2010, 08:59:13 PM
wow that is a great custom Mando Helix
very cool idea to use the legs from a Galactic Marine figure and your lines are very clean and accurate.

great job
10/10
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE SpecOps Scout
Post by: Helix88 on April 06, 2010, 05:46:24 PM
SpecOps Scout anyone?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on April 06, 2010, 05:50:17 PM
Brilliant!! what more can i say H88, loving all the little details in the crevasses, looks very real indeed...
perfect job mate!! killer last shot too lol....love it!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: clonemedic96 on April 06, 2010, 05:52:23 PM
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!! Killer Spec ops!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Darth Creatine on April 06, 2010, 06:18:53 PM
Helix, these are some Dawgon Customs....

I can't say I have a favourite as the ones I've seen so far are all extaordinary!

Helix,

Hangarbay94 spoke my mind. Great job bro if I "Had To" pick one I would say the one from the front page a lil while back I think it was bugger? He is awesome. (Sorry if I mis-spelled the name mate.)

Darth Creatine
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CodyCommander on April 06, 2010, 06:27:04 PM
Helix great job.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on April 06, 2010, 06:28:21 PM
cool custom men! ;D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 06, 2010, 07:01:22 PM
OK, I was glad to see there was a new post from you and you never disapoint. This scout is awesome love the additional color details and the over all paint scheme. Followed by flawless paint aps. Sweet!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Phatty on April 06, 2010, 07:14:14 PM
Helix, that is SWEET!  I love the subtle yellow markings, and especially the gold visor!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on April 06, 2010, 11:57:16 PM
Your SpecOps Scout looks awesome Helix

great job
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on April 07, 2010, 12:17:45 AM
amazing helix.  I commented on deviantart when I saw your post of this one there. simply brilliant paint apps.  I'd love to see you paint one of my super arty scout troopers, or try your hand at making one and painting it.  It'd probably put mine to shame!  (wait... this one already does put mine to shame... :(  lol )
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: SithLord229 on April 07, 2010, 01:28:44 AM
WOW! Fantastic! I love Scouts & this one is no exception, great work Helix!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on April 07, 2010, 11:54:00 AM
Another great scout, on the front page! I sure hope you move onto at-at drivers!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Jedihunter226 on April 07, 2010, 12:15:27 PM
Very nice job! Looks great and you did a great job with the clean staight lines =) A very nice work!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: darknsour on April 07, 2010, 12:26:43 PM
Love the Mando and the scout, not to mention the clones !!!


Great work!!! Would love to see more!!!


Keep it up!!

Rich
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Mando Commando on April 07, 2010, 12:56:19 PM
Bravo!  Great scout!   bbfet
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: 110clones on April 09, 2010, 07:32:58 AM
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! love the mando and the scout is swweeeeeeet
 :o :o
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on April 11, 2010, 03:52:57 PM
Alright now heres the Spec Ops Stormtrooper, the scouts squadmate. Let me know what you think!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on April 11, 2010, 04:02:19 PM
Daggone, top notch. I love the mix of what i am thinking is scout armor with a stormy helmet among other piecies. I love the paint scheme and the color on those eyes is fantastic, reminds me of the copper flash I have seen Clint use before. Just outstanding. Like I said, I hope you don't move onto atat drivers. I would be bugging you to death. Look for this on the front page soon.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Project-Durge on April 11, 2010, 04:27:44 PM
That is amazing.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Phatty on April 11, 2010, 04:35:20 PM
Helix, I am LOVING these squadmates you're coming up with!  They are so simple in design, but yet, so incredible in color scheme and detail!  I love them!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: lambonspit on April 11, 2010, 04:36:51 PM
wow, that is fantastic Helix. Probably my favourite custom stormtrooper so far!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: wraithnine on April 11, 2010, 04:44:44 PM
bloody hell! thats gobsmackingly fantastic!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: clonemedic96 on April 11, 2010, 04:59:45 PM
very awesome! nice combination of parts
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on April 11, 2010, 05:23:02 PM
Brilliant paint scheme and a perfect mix of parts, Helix!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: TheCloneCommander on April 11, 2010, 06:17:21 PM
that Trooper looks fantastic Helix, loving the paint scheme that you have designed!! how many of these great troopers will be in your Squad?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on April 11, 2010, 06:19:32 PM
that Spec Ops Stormtrooper its awesome!!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on April 11, 2010, 06:27:18 PM
that Trooper looks fantastic Helix, loving the paint scheme that you have designed!! how many of these great troopers will be in your Squad?

that depends on how many more scouts and stormies i can dig up, the spacetrooper in particular
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 11, 2010, 06:56:03 PM
Great work Helix! Love the Stormie lower arms and helmet but that paint scheme and the aps are amazing!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Darth Creatine on April 11, 2010, 08:22:47 PM
that Spec Ops Stormtrooper its awesome!!!!

Helix88,

CaptainLux said it better than I could. Nice job on the Spec Ops Stormtrooper Mate. He really does Rock Hard!!!!

Darth Creatine
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Irish Ninja 97 on April 11, 2010, 09:00:22 PM
Awesome Helix!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on April 11, 2010, 10:02:45 PM
I like the stormie/scout mix Helix. One of your best customs so far.
great job
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on April 12, 2010, 08:10:23 AM
that stormtrooper helmet on the scout is blasted amazing.  That combo is perfect for a storm commando.  I like it even better than the evolutions storm commando helmet... 

I think between me, you and clint we could come up with a good helmet combo that would look alot more unique for a storm commando...  what do you think?  what would look even cooler than that?
anyway, back to yours, the paint apps, the colors, the construction... all of it is top notch and perfectly spot on.  awesome work
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: SithLord229 on April 12, 2010, 03:29:12 PM
WOW! What an awesome looking trooper! He looks sweet Helix!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on April 12, 2010, 06:01:18 PM
that stormtrooper helmet on the scout is blasted amazing.  That combo is perfect for a storm commando.  I like it even better than the evolutions storm commando helmet... 

I think between me, you and clint we could come up with a good helmet combo that would look alot more unique for a storm commando...  what do you think?  what would look even cooler than that?
anyway, back to yours, the paint apps, the colors, the construction... all of it is top notch and perfectly spot on.  awesome work

thats a great idea,i think that a combo of  a stormtrooper and general veers helmet would look pretty good, i'll have to think of some other combos too
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on April 12, 2010, 07:44:24 PM
Daggone, top notch. I love the mix of what i am thinking is scout armor with a stormy helmet among other piecies. I love the paint scheme and the color on those eyes is fantastic, reminds me of the copper flash I have seen Clint use before. Just outstanding. Like I said, I hope you don't move onto atat drivers. I would be bugging you to death. Look for this on the front page soon.

i just orderd a death star gunner and an AT-AT driver for my SpecOps line an should get them by the 19th, i plan on doing a whole squad.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: jediwolf69 on April 12, 2010, 08:57:10 PM
 :o :o :o holy cow! man. that's one sweet looking trooper.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: kreeper2 on April 12, 2010, 09:21:32 PM
Thats a bad ass custom bro love the color  grey and red always a good combo!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on April 13, 2010, 04:27:42 AM
Ok, finally found a minute to do some fp news. This one was top on my list.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: RunDown on April 13, 2010, 06:12:57 AM
Helix - just want to say I love that trooper.   Awesome combination of pieces and parts on him.   I myself have been concentrating on the clone wars figures but this is highly motivational to make a move back to Legacy figs.   Great, Great work!!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: darth neo on April 13, 2010, 10:14:46 AM
hallehujah or someting..... thats great cant wait for more
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Road Warrior on April 13, 2010, 02:10:54 PM
Hello, Im new here.

You, sir, have some fantastic ideas. Well done! :)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on April 13, 2010, 05:27:01 PM
why thank you, welcome to the yards!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: dax415 on April 14, 2010, 09:36:13 AM
Alright now heres the Spec Ops Stormtrooper, the scouts squadmate. Let me know what you think!

Wow, one of my favorite customs!  I like the paint and the parts you used to build it. It really brings out how detailed the base Biker Scout sculpt really is and with your own creativity shows how cool it can be. Didn't recognize the rifle, where is it from?  Did you have to custom build it and would you be willing to share a little more with your technique for making the figure?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: 110clones on April 14, 2010, 08:04:47 PM
AWESOME!!!  :o :o
 coooool custom
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Road Warrior on April 15, 2010, 04:52:06 AM
why thank you, welcome to the yards!

Thank you Helix88. Good to be here.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Mando Commando on April 15, 2010, 08:50:20 AM
Just about fainted when I saw that AWESOME, new custom!  That is really cool.  Great idea, btw!  Can't wait to see more.   bbfet
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on April 15, 2010, 07:24:57 PM
Yay! i just got my deathstar gunner in the mail and can start customizing him as a squadmate! :D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Squirepec7 on April 16, 2010, 02:37:10 PM
Great job Helix.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on April 20, 2010, 02:24:33 PM
Ok, I've completed my Gunner squadmate and Surpize! its a chick! Let me knowv what you think!  I also have just recieved my AT-AT pilot and can now start on him.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: wraithnine on April 20, 2010, 02:28:19 PM
wow! thats wicked
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on April 20, 2010, 03:58:49 PM
Helix, you never cease to amaze. I really like this one. How about a recipe?

Headed to the front page.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on April 20, 2010, 04:37:07 PM
Ok then, from the waist up shes got a ROC scarlett torso, hands, and upper arms. her head is a shaved down and painted young beru lars, as are the hips and upper thighs. the armor is cut from a bunch of gundam figs i had lying around. the helmet is a death star gunners, and the lower legs are an HK-47 right leg. the left leg is a strormtrooper thigh with a AOTC clones knee joint , with a left  shin and foot from a ROC  covergirl. this bitch cost me some stiches and 3 days in a splint because i sliced my nuckle with a razor. i'm all healed now but will have a scar
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on April 20, 2010, 05:00:55 PM
awesome custom!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: 110clones on April 20, 2010, 05:36:17 PM
coooooool custom!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 20, 2010, 06:30:33 PM
Helix Strikes again! Man that is one crazy parts mix, glad you gave the list as I was wondering a few pieces. It all comes together nicely and I love the Gundam pieces as added armor. The black and grey is sweet but the addition of the green really makes it for me and sets it apart from what you see done useualy. Great  idea going with a chick and I love seeing battle hardened troops with robotic parts. Very creative!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: lambonspit on April 21, 2010, 02:07:16 AM
OMG Helix. She's fantastic! Great parts use. I wouldn't want to meet her anytime soon  :P scary!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: SithLord229 on April 21, 2010, 04:27:18 AM
love it, Love it, LOVE IT!
Excellent custom, I foresee this squad looking minty fresh!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: bobby-brazil on April 21, 2010, 04:59:44 AM
prety cool, the rebs will be to busy staring to start shooting right away, great job
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on April 21, 2010, 05:19:52 PM
thanks, thats just what i was trying to go for ;D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on April 21, 2010, 09:58:17 PM
Fantastic looking Gunner girl Helix
great job
10/10
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: BugSkirt on April 22, 2010, 12:45:10 AM
Helix88,

Your Gunner girl is a very creative custom.  Your use of parts is inspired and the execution looks great.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CaptainMountie on April 22, 2010, 04:30:34 AM
ANOTHER STUNNING CUSTOM! sux to hear about your knuckle, bro....
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Phatty on April 22, 2010, 04:38:34 AM
Helix, she looks great!  What body did you use for her?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Jedihunter226 on April 22, 2010, 11:10:44 AM
Looks really good! Like the colour of the armour! Nice work!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Mando Commando on April 22, 2010, 02:47:07 PM
Nice job on the gunner.   bbfet
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on April 22, 2010, 04:51:22 PM
Helix, she looks great!  What body did you use for her?

An ROC scarlet figure i think, the hips are from a young Beru Lars. I just spliced them together, and the armor is add ons from scrap gundam  parts.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on April 24, 2010, 01:06:08 PM
That gunner is just sweet. I can't wait to see the next squadmate. Did you say you were doing up an At-At Gunner?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on April 24, 2010, 04:20:56 PM
That gunner is just sweet. I can't wait to see the next squadmate. Did you say you were doing up an At-At Gunner?

yup, he's yours if you want him
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: beige-4 on August 01, 2010, 04:54:02 AM
WE WANT MORE!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hemble on August 01, 2010, 07:19:59 PM
Damn great custom and the parts you used blend in really great together.

Ron
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on September 03, 2010, 02:59:08 PM
Ok,  first new custom in a while i call him the wandering mando

vintage boba fett upper body, arms, helmet, feet.

vintage bespin luke thighs, hips.

Galactic marine lower legs

scratchbuilt visor
(http://th04.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2010/246/3/6/mandolorian_wanderer_by_son_of_italy-d2xxoj0.jpg)
(http://th01.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2010/246/a/0/mandolorian_wanderer_2_by_son_of_italy-d2xxou2.jpg)
(http://th09.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2010/246/4/5/mandolorian_wanderer_3_by_son_of_italy-d2xxp8s.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on September 03, 2010, 05:47:14 PM
That gunner is just sweet. I can't wait to see the next squadmate. Did you say you were doing up an At-At Gunner?

yup, he's yours if you want him

Uh, is this a trick question? I am all in.

Now back to the update. I like it. It looks just like your art. I didn't know you had it put together already. that helmet looks pretty seamless to me. On the front page.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on September 03, 2010, 06:03:37 PM
very nice figure helix.  I've missed seeing your work.  Always impressive.  I realy like this one's color scheme, all for one thing.  the visor color is just throwing it off for me.  The entire figure has an awesome earthy tone to it and the bright neon green visor is just too stark a contrast in my mind.  I'd have gone with a dark silver or dark green instead of the neon color.  You could still do green, just not that bright...

that critique aside, the rest of this figure is an awesome combo of parts.  How do you like that new bespin luke's hips?  I've yet to pick up that figure and now I'm thinking I realy need to. 

The belts and holsters pluss the cloth kama you've got here pull this fig together nicely.   I also like the changes you made to the jetpack, the shortened missile and cut off nozzles change the pack just enough to make it look original but still that classic "fett pack" look. 

I realy like the visor.  I would have probably just used a visor from the clone figure but the scratch made visor you've come up with looks great.  How did you construct it if you don't mind me asking?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on September 03, 2010, 06:12:33 PM
very nice figure helix.  I've missed seeing your work.  Always impressive.  I realy like this one's color scheme, all for one thing.  the visor color is just throwing it off for me.  The entire figure has an awesome earthy tone to it and the bright neon green visor is just too stark a contrast in my mind.  I'd have gone with a dark silver or dark green instead of the neon color.  You could still do green, just not that bright...

that critique aside, the rest of this figure is an awesome combo of parts.  How do you like that new bespin luke's hips?  I've yet to pick up that figure and now I'm thinking I realy need to. 

The belts and holsters pluss the cloth kama you've got here pull this fig together nicely.   I also like the changes you made to the jetpack, the shortened missile and cut off nozzles change the pack just enough to make it look original but still that classic "fett pack" look. 

I realy like the visor.  I would have probably just used a visor from the clone figure but the scratch made visor you've come up with looks great.  How did you construct it if you don't mind me asking?

i still might repaint the visor it was green then light blue then back to green, so its still up in the air the visor was made from a NVG mount from the ROC pitt commando and some scrap plastic, i had it glued on at first in a way that it would stay up if i pushed it up. but went to your pin trick in the end the worst problem i have with the fig is keeping the fett body in those luke hips
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on September 03, 2010, 06:22:50 PM
helix88 that is one sweet mando love the scenic background
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: lucasclones on September 03, 2010, 07:03:55 PM
Awesome Mando.  I do agree with Spudafett about the green though.  But hey everyone has their own tastes! Nice work!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Road Warrior on September 03, 2010, 07:33:53 PM
Nicely done. ;)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: r1bb1t on September 03, 2010, 09:48:22 PM
Dude, that has got to be the best Mando I've ever seen. That's saying more than you know. Honestly, I'm too intimidated by your skill level to comment further.
Sorry.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: bobby-brazil on September 04, 2010, 06:46:36 AM
Once again really nice work
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on September 04, 2010, 06:50:41 AM
I am looking at this again this morning and am thinking I really like the yellow on the "T" faceplate. I think perhaps the flippy vizor might look good the color of the yellowish tan color liks is on the helmet and shoulder pads, making it integrate with the helmet and the rest of the armor a bit better? Still, this is a great custom. I love the look of the Mando bucket with the vizor. I hope the rest of you good folks just copy the heck out of this and make tons more.

Helix, is there anychance you could share your trick of making the vizor and connecting it to the Mando bucket?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: gwest on September 04, 2010, 07:25:58 AM
I have to admit, that when I read your parts receipe, my eyes popped out of my head...How could you get vintage parts to look so incredibly awesome!!!

Then, I realized that you meant "new-vintage", not "vintage-vintage".

But, that does not take away how amazing that figure looks.  Absolutely amazing.

And, if you are taking a poll, I like the visor color as is.

Good job.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: willywonkaMusic13 on September 04, 2010, 09:27:33 AM
Outstanding!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on September 04, 2010, 10:52:19 AM
very nice figure helix.  I've missed seeing your work.  Always impressive.  I realy like this one's color scheme, all for one thing.  the visor color is just throwing it off for me.  The entire figure has an awesome earthy tone to it and the bright neon green visor is just too stark a contrast in my mind.  I'd have gone with a dark silver or dark green instead of the neon color.  You could still do green, just not that bright...

that critique aside, the rest of this figure is an awesome combo of parts.  How do you like that new bespin luke's hips?  I've yet to pick up that figure and now I'm thinking I realy need to. 

The belts and holsters pluss the cloth kama you've got here pull this fig together nicely.   I also like the changes you made to the jetpack, the shortened missile and cut off nozzles change the pack just enough to make it look original but still that classic "fett pack" look. 

I realy like the visor.  I would have probably just used a visor from the clone figure but the scratch made visor you've come up with looks great.  How did you construct it if you don't mind me asking?

i still might repaint the visor it was green then light blue then back to green, so its still up in the air the visor was made from a NVG mount from the ROC pitt commando and some scrap plastic, i had it glued on at first in a way that it would stay up if i pushed it up. but went to your pin trick in the end the worst problem i have with the fig is keeping the fett body in those luke hips

I picked myself up a bespin luke today and after messing with it realized how it was constructed, with the ball socket in the bottom half... now I can't remember, does the new vintage boba have the same ball socket style torso joint?  if so did you have to modify it in any way for the two new parts to fit together?  I'm thinking about trying to make a rebuilt mando in this style with nothing but SW parts for once, since hasbro is finally doing ball-jointed hips I may be out of a customizing style using the joe parts!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on September 04, 2010, 12:11:47 PM
THIS IS AWESOME DUDE O0 O0
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: beige-4 on September 04, 2010, 12:14:30 PM
this is awesome . the couler , the visor , everything
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 04, 2010, 02:31:42 PM
Dude!!! I love this figure. And I love how you combined two of my favorite new figures as well. I like the different helmet setup for a Mando. I think since a lot of Mandos are bounty hunters they would have different gear and not all look the same.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 04, 2010, 02:34:53 PM
I forgot to mension I like the rock in the background for a dio. Checkout some of my customs I posted recently, thanks.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on September 04, 2010, 02:46:05 PM
very nice figure helix.  I've missed seeing your work.  Always impressive.  I realy like this one's color scheme, all for one thing.  the visor color is just throwing it off for me.  The entire figure has an awesome earthy tone to it and the bright neon green visor is just too stark a contrast in my mind.  I'd have gone with a dark silver or dark green instead of the neon color.  You could still do green, just not that bright...

that critique aside, the rest of this figure is an awesome combo of parts.  How do you like that new bespin luke's hips?  I've yet to pick up that figure and now I'm thinking I realy need to. 

The belts and holsters pluss the cloth kama you've got here pull this fig together nicely.   I also like the changes you made to the jetpack, the shortened missile and cut off nozzles change the pack just enough to make it look original but still that classic "fett pack" look. 

I realy like the visor.  I would have probably just used a visor from the clone figure but the scratch made visor you've come up with looks great.  How did you construct it if you don't mind me asking?

i still might repaint the visor it was green then light blue then back to green, so its still up in the air the visor was made from a NVG mount from the ROC pitt commando and some scrap plastic, i had it glued on at first in a way that it would stay up if i pushed it up. but went to your pin trick in the end the worst problem i have with the fig is keeping the fett body in those luke hips

I picked myself up a bespin luke today and after messing with it realized how it was constructed, with the ball socket in the bottom half... now I can't remember, does the new vintage boba have the same ball socket style torso joint?  if so did you have to modify it in any way for the two new parts to fit together?  I'm thinking about trying to make a rebuilt mando in this style with nothing but SW parts for once, since hasbro is finally doing ball-jointed hips I may be out of a customizing style using the joe parts!

the hips are similar but a bit different on the new boba some cutting on the luke hips or boba torso should be enough to get them to play nice
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: RunDown on September 04, 2010, 08:28:38 PM
Dude that is one badas# Mando.   Love that guy.   Sprywalker did one with a speeder a few months ago  - that one and this one would make one awesome team.   Great Work man.   Very nice, very detailed.   
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 04, 2010, 11:19:06 PM
that's a fantastic looking custom Mando figure Helix
the paintwork and the micro binoculars are absolutely amazing
great idea to use the new Vinatge Bespin Luke hips for a better articulation

great job
10/10
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on September 06, 2010, 03:59:51 AM
I love how the combo of those hips and lower legs work. Looking good, Helix. I like how the visor turned out.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on September 06, 2010, 06:44:48 AM
helix, I don't want to steal your thunder by posting this but I think it realy drives home exactly what you did here....  I put together my own combo of these parts and grabbed a shot of the two original figures besides the kit-bash

(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2010/249/1/e/luke_kast_by_spudafett-d2y4y58.jpg)

folks you don't understand the effort that helix went to to get this put together... if its anything like what I had to do to get mine to work right it's pretty awesome.  The boba figure doesn't have the ball-jointed torso like luke does, so he had to bash the pegged ball into the upper torso of boba and then make sure there was enough clearance for the luke hips' socket to fit up onto that joint.  THEN he had to trim down the luke hips to fit snuggly into the curved inside portion of the boba chest piece...  not to mention the pegs on the boba knees are larger than the pegs on luke's knees... so that had to be heated and expanded to get a good fit there. 

and to top off ALL of that kit-bashing he created his own helmet visor from scratch!

awesome work helix,  got any suggestions for a color scheme on my version?  I don't want to copy yours strait out!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonemaster on September 06, 2010, 08:21:45 AM
nice ones
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on September 06, 2010, 12:53:13 PM
helix, I don't want to steal your thunder by posting this but I think it realy drives home exactly what you did here....  I put together my own combo of these parts and grabbed a shot of the two original figures besides the kit-bash


folks you don't understand the effort that helix went to to get this put together... if its anything like what I had to do to get mine to work right it's pretty awesome.  The boba figure doesn't have the ball-jointed torso like luke does, so he had to bash the pegged ball into the upper torso of boba and then make sure there was enough clearance for the luke hips' socket to fit up onto that joint.  THEN he had to trim down the luke hips to fit snuggly into the curved inside portion of the boba chest piece...  not to mention the pegs on the boba knees are larger than the pegs on luke's knees... so that had to be heated and expanded to get a good fit there. 

and to top off ALL of that kit-bashing he created his own helmet visor from scratch!

awesome work helix,  got any suggestions for a color scheme on my version?  I don't want to copy yours strait out!

do whatever you feel like bro, i have no problem with people using any part of any of my customs for inspiration.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on September 07, 2010, 06:53:41 AM
thanks. I havn't decided yet what I'll do with it.  I'm thinking about re-doing my desert mando using this as the base.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on September 07, 2010, 04:56:57 PM
thanks. I havn't decided yet what I'll do with it.  I'm thinking about re-doing my desert mando using this as the base.

i think that would be a great idea
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on September 17, 2010, 12:12:03 PM
ok heres my latest, custom. a mandolorian ranger same combo of parts as the last mando i did but with different shins and a unique pack and gun, a soft goods kama and a movable range finder on his helmet.
let me know what you think.
(http://th02.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2010/257/d/8/mandalorian_ranger_4_by_son_of_italy-d2yr4dm.jpg)
(http://th05.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2010/257/b/6/mandalorian_ranger_3_by_son_of_italy-d2yr47o.jpg)
(http://th07.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2010/257/8/3/mandalorian_ranger_2_by_son_of_italy-d2yr3z9.jpg)
(http://th08.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2010/257/5/0/mandalorian_ranger_by_son_of_italy-d2yr3kq.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: wraithnine on September 17, 2010, 01:11:43 PM
another stunning custom helix   ,love the added detail mate
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: von reinhardt on September 17, 2010, 01:25:51 PM
Very nice, i like this one a lot.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Art deWhill on September 17, 2010, 02:22:18 PM
wow, what a fantastic idea, like it very much!
great color scheme  :D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 17, 2010, 02:47:32 PM
Helix, I love this guy, from the subtle mix of parts to the choice of colours. You have done a fantastic job!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonemaster on September 17, 2010, 02:57:21 PM
truly amazing!!!!!
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Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Phatty on September 17, 2010, 02:58:12 PM
He looks great, Helix!  I love the use of parts and paint schemes.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on September 17, 2010, 04:29:24 PM
as I said on deviantart, this is one of my favorites of yours so far.  I love the color scheme, and of course I love the parts choice... but your expert detailing in your painting is on par with clint's superb skills and that is what makes or breaks a custom. 
for instance, I can bash together those same exact parts and yet once I paint it it will look like dog-doo standing beside your piece of art.

Will you please get a shot of the range-finder side of the helmet, I'd love to see how you attached a movable visor to the removable helmet.

the cloth kama is just icing on the cake too, superb! 

the only thing I'd do different if I were you would be find a more "hard ass" head sculpt.  that jodo-kast head sculpt just looks too much like a pasty noob young kid to me... lol
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: 110clones on September 17, 2010, 04:38:20 PM
cool mando!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on September 17, 2010, 07:26:54 PM
as I said on deviantart, this is one of my favorites of yours so far.  I love the color scheme, and of course I love the parts choice... but your expert detailing in your painting is on par with clint's superb skills and that is what makes or breaks a custom. 
for instance, I can bash together those same exact parts and yet once I paint it it will look like dog-doo standing beside your piece of art.

Will you please get a shot of the range-finder side of the helmet, I'd love to see how you attached a movable visor to the removable helmet.

the cloth kama is just icing on the cake too, superb! 

the only thing I'd do different if I were you would be find a more "hard ass" head sculpt.  that jodo-kast head sculpt just looks too much like a pasty noob young kid to me... lol

yeah that jodo kast head is just a placeholder for a while till i find a new head, i'll put up a couple pics of the rangefinder as well
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on September 17, 2010, 07:35:45 PM
I just put a straight pin through the inside of the helmet and bent it to a 90 degree angle,  cut it to 3/8 inch long, drilled a pin hole in the eye piece, and glued it to the cut end of the pin
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: DocOutlands on September 17, 2010, 08:43:56 PM
Ingenious, Helix - ingenious.  Thanks for sharing!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on September 18, 2010, 08:00:32 PM
WOW!!!!!!!!! Awesome awesome awesome job
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: beige-4 on September 19, 2010, 04:08:42 AM
dribbleing uncontrollably
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 19, 2010, 04:14:56 AM
another fantastic Mando custom Helix
great choice of parts and the cloth kama is really awesome
thx a lot for the "movable rangefinder" instruction

great job
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on September 19, 2010, 01:10:53 PM
looks great Helix. Love the rangefinder and thanks for showing us how you did that with the close up pics. On the front page yet again. I am really liking these new Mandos. It would be cool to see all of these together when you get done making them. Can we assume you will be making more Mandos?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on September 19, 2010, 02:30:33 PM
looks great Helix. Love the rangefinder and thanks for showing us how you did that with the close up pics. On the front page yet again. I am really liking these new Mandos. It would be cool to see all of these together when you get done making them. Can we assume you will be making more Mandos?

Yup, more mandos are on the way
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 19, 2010, 03:13:39 PM
Helix this looks great! Good job on the range finder and the whole figure for sure!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: darknsour on September 19, 2010, 04:04:57 PM
Great work!!!

Love this one lots!!!


I like the way the body looks, natural to the armor!


I might have to give that a try!!!


Rich

PS
I'm sure my won't come out as good as your did!!!

Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 19, 2010, 06:59:26 PM
Awesome... I'm speechless.......
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on September 19, 2010, 11:26:12 PM
Very cool indeed.
Thumbs up!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on September 20, 2010, 04:38:09 AM
pure genious work with that rangefinder.  I love the skinier look of the bar to the eyepiece that the pin gives it!  you might be seeing that in other places now.... ;)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: beige-4 on September 20, 2010, 06:02:51 AM
MORE MANDOS!!!!! WOO HOOO
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on September 20, 2010, 03:16:55 PM
looks awesome
 O0 O0 bbfet O0 O0
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: JonCC-1004 on September 20, 2010, 04:57:16 PM
Your MANDO customs are great.  Nice idea on the helemt. Nice paint apps. Just a great job.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: RunDown on September 21, 2010, 06:28:13 PM
Very nice work, I love the soft goods and the hard work that went into this one is evident!!  Very cool.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on September 22, 2010, 07:10:04 PM
thanks to all of you guys for the praise, it means a lot to me
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: omega 38 on September 28, 2010, 03:41:57 PM
great mando keep up the good work
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: beige-4 on October 03, 2010, 01:24:32 PM
cant wait for more mandos from you buddy , they just look the dogs bollocks
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on November 30, 2010, 07:42:31 PM
Alright i've finally got some pics of the crew of my swampspeeder. L et me know what you think!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on November 30, 2010, 10:05:56 PM
Those look awesome man!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Art deWhill on November 30, 2010, 10:54:27 PM
wow,  fantastic customs, they look great, like the colors a lot.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: DocOutlands on December 01, 2010, 07:11:22 AM
Looks great!  What body did you use for that female crewman?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: kreeper2 on December 01, 2010, 11:55:07 AM
Very cool using a female im with doc waht body did you use for her?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 01, 2010, 12:59:32 PM
Great looking crew! I love the helmet design on the pilot. Guys the female is straight out the box Padme arena escape outfit.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on December 01, 2010, 01:40:36 PM
the female fig is the gunner in the swampspeeder. the pilot is, well, the pilot. the lower arms on the gunner are, on her left a lower arm from the deena shaan  comic pack, and the other is from a GIjoe ROC scarlet fig. the hands are also from deena shaan. on the pilot hes preety much just a stock a wing pilot from the evolutions pack with a harness that came from a GIjoe knockoff. i gave him longer sideburns and a gotee. i took a portion of a GIjoe Anthony "flash" gambeli's mask and fitted it to the helmet.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: wraithnine on December 01, 2010, 01:51:09 PM
very cool Helix  i love the pilot
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on December 01, 2010, 02:01:41 PM
ok i forgot to post a tool kit i made for the swampspeeder as well. i figured if its got that removable panel then whoy not make a little kit of tools so the can work on the speeder, so here it is
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hannsfartknocker on December 01, 2010, 02:34:37 PM
sweet toolkit
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on December 01, 2010, 04:35:14 PM
That pilot looks cool as hell.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: trooperfelks on December 01, 2010, 05:39:06 PM
great looking  pilot , and so is the female very nice work dude.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: beige-4 on December 02, 2010, 11:51:32 AM
nice
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonemaster on January 02, 2011, 04:45:31 PM
now for the EVO Commander
cool
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 14, 2011, 08:23:54 PM
A little somthing ive been working on, let me now what you think.

Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 14, 2011, 08:29:55 PM
Errr, there is nothing here? I don't see a picture?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 14, 2011, 08:34:22 PM
Errr, there is nothing here? I don't see a picture?
im working on it, sorry

(http://th05.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/014/7/a/snow_mando_geared_up_by_son_of_italy-d37728b.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 14, 2011, 08:44:46 PM
and heres another
(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/014/e/0/snow_mando_by_son_of_italy-d3770kk.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Havoc_Hobby on January 14, 2011, 08:46:14 PM
nice i like the evo commander
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on January 14, 2011, 08:46:34 PM
thats is sweet great job man ;D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 14, 2011, 08:57:24 PM
OH, awesome! Really like how this is coming together!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on January 14, 2011, 09:04:59 PM
Nice mix of parts there, Helix. I love the atat commander armor with the attached pauldron!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on January 14, 2011, 09:20:50 PM
Looks really cool!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: kreeper2 on January 14, 2011, 09:59:42 PM
looks  uber great bro!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: beige-4 on January 15, 2011, 04:10:06 AM
is this a w.i.p or complete , either way it looks fantastic !
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: darknsour on January 15, 2011, 05:49:54 AM
VERY COOL!!!


Love the grey and white goes great together!!!


great use of parts!!!

AMAZING!!!

Rich
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on January 15, 2011, 08:14:03 AM
looks really good Helix
the AT-AT Commander chest armor with the pauldron is great
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 15, 2011, 03:29:22 PM
Coming Soon, A Trandosian Merc
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on January 15, 2011, 07:11:40 PM
Nice mix of parts there, Helix. I love the atat commander armor with the attached pauldron!

Uh, Ditto times a hundred. That really is awesome.

Has anyone put this on the fp yet? If not, get ready it will be there soon Helix.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 16, 2011, 08:47:14 PM
straight up chop and swap with the new bossk and dengar figures.
the paints are a little sloppy, but i'm going to touch that up later
(http://th05.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/016/8/7/trandoshan_merc_by_son_of_italy-d37d7d9.jpg)
(http://th08.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/016/6/0/trandoshan_merc_back_by_son_of_italy-d37d7sq.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: clone10 on January 16, 2011, 08:57:48 PM
That is a cool!!!custom!!! I am going to have to pick up an extra bossk and get a dengar.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on January 16, 2011, 09:01:24 PM
that is sweet great choice in figures to combine i love it great job ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on January 16, 2011, 09:09:04 PM
This is a really awesome trandoshan man!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on January 16, 2011, 09:53:48 PM
Nice figure, Helix. Man, that custom gun is awesome!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 17, 2011, 06:09:16 AM
Helix I really like the Dengar/Bossk mash up! great looking cusom man. Well I know you are going to touch up the paint and I can't wait to see it then, That gun rocks as well!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: lucasclones on January 17, 2011, 07:11:51 AM
COOL!  Love the color choices!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on January 17, 2011, 07:34:25 AM
On the front page, Helix.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: beige-4 on January 17, 2011, 09:45:39 AM
i love those tribal tats on the trando lovin it !!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on January 17, 2011, 10:58:36 AM
those are sweet
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Squirepec7 on January 17, 2011, 02:35:20 PM
now that just takes the cake. I've also done a Bossk-Dengar mashup, but I've got to say yours is better. Great job
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: gwest on January 17, 2011, 07:48:58 PM
Great Bossk/Dengar mashup.

Where did you get that cool blaster?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on January 18, 2011, 09:04:55 AM
Wow, good looking Bossk and Dengar mix. You customs guys think of the greatest combinations. Like the red color on the armor too.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: beige-4 on January 18, 2011, 09:20:31 AM
tamer i love that new banner ! did jules make it ?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on January 18, 2011, 11:30:58 AM
tamer i love that new banner ! did jules make it ?


But ofcourse!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: darknsour on January 18, 2011, 01:12:02 PM
I showed my son the Dengar/Bossk  combo and he loved it!!!

He asked me if we have a extra Bossk and Dengar so we can make one!!

If he finds the parts I'll try to make one, but I sure it won't come out as good!!!


Great job!!!


Rich
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 21, 2011, 02:05:00 PM
ok now for the Finished Trando Merc, i touched up his paint and did more detaling to him and his weapons.

I give you "Kres'sakk Ironscale" in all his glory!

(http://th02.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/021/7/4/__kres__sakk___trandoshan_merc_by_son_of_italy-d37pmbv.jpg)
(http://th08.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/021/c/4/__kres__sakk___trandoshan_merc_2_by_son_of_italy-d37pmt0.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: beige-4 on January 21, 2011, 02:12:16 PM
HOLY HOUMONGOUS SHIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SPEACHLESS!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on January 21, 2011, 05:42:02 PM
That is just on a whole new level, Helix...................the paint apps, man, the paint apps! Just stunning work, buddy.
On the front page!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on January 21, 2011, 06:20:51 PM
cool
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: BugSkirt on January 21, 2011, 07:06:18 PM
That Trando-merc is fantastic!!!

I can only imagine how much fun it was painting that one.  The end result looks really terrific and inspired.   I like the variation in the scales.  Man, I wish i had thought of this...
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Road Warrior on January 21, 2011, 07:08:47 PM
That is fantastic. He looks like he stepped out of Dark Forces: Jedi Knight.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: von reinhardt on January 21, 2011, 07:22:24 PM
Amazing! he's way better than the one i did a while back....very nice.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on January 21, 2011, 09:59:45 PM
that's a perfect paint job
the detailing and the custom weapons are phenomenal

well done Helix
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 22, 2011, 02:03:52 AM
WOW! that is one hell of a paint job! and an excellent choice of parts.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: darknsour on January 22, 2011, 05:18:51 AM
One of the best paint jobs ever!!!


The parts go together so well!!!


Amazing!! There are no words to say how I feel about it!!!


rich
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Crow on January 22, 2011, 06:01:23 AM
  :o THIS IS AWESOME MAN!! MAD PROPS ON THE DETAILS!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: wraithnine on January 22, 2011, 06:38:59 AM
  :o THIS IS AWESOME MAN!! MAD PROPS ON THE DETAILS!!

Crow you need to reduce the height of your banner mate
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 22, 2011, 06:57:15 AM
Helix this is awesome! What a great custom! The colors you chose are perfect and really applied well. The weapons are badf ass also! Great job man!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Psyclone on January 22, 2011, 07:40:22 AM
Wow, I love that Trando!  I started work on one many months ago but scrapped it because I was having a block as to what parts to use.  This one is really inspiring and everything about it from the parts to the paint is just fantastic.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: darthdaddy on January 23, 2011, 05:40:56 AM
Beautiful looking Trandoshan.  Love the paint application.  Great color choices.  Awesome detailing.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on January 28, 2011, 03:47:57 PM
Rebel Trooper: Leta Corret


Bultar swan torso, arms
Xizor lower legs
Leia/bousch hips/thighs
custom ROC Scarlet head and neck

(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/028/c/2/leta_corret_by_son_of_italy-d388yvm.jpg)
(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/028/3/4/leta_corret_back_by_son_of_italy-d388z7w.jpg)
(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/028/2/c/leta_corret__after_the_fight_by_son_of_italy-d388zmg.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: kreeper2 on January 28, 2011, 03:50:05 PM
NICE Im a sucker for female customs good job buddy!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on January 28, 2011, 04:32:13 PM
she looks great good job!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on January 28, 2011, 04:40:27 PM
Looks awesome.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on January 28, 2011, 05:39:14 PM
Beautiful work helix! I love all of the belt details. great mix of parts.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on January 28, 2011, 10:22:44 PM
Awsome.  Very cool.  Aren't Bultar's arms nonbending?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: beige-4 on January 29, 2011, 03:20:06 AM
lovely !!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Mungo Baobab on January 29, 2011, 05:41:34 AM
Nice work.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 29, 2011, 07:00:30 AM
I LOVE, LOVE LOVE THIS! What a great female figure! You just don't see enough customs like this one. So well eecuted, nice job on sculpting her hair/ face mod. I also love the paint work, again so well done.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on January 29, 2011, 02:59:14 PM
On the front page.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: darknsour on January 29, 2011, 03:24:13 PM
Very cool!!

It's great to see a female custom that did not look like the same females used over and over!!

This one is totally original!! Great parts and color!!!

Great job!!!


Rich
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on January 29, 2011, 03:34:59 PM
aesome
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on January 29, 2011, 04:50:52 PM
She´s an amazing rebel trooper!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: lucasclones on January 29, 2011, 06:48:58 PM
Great work again!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on January 30, 2011, 04:16:28 PM
She is gorgeous! I too have a soft spot for female customs.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: jediwolf69 on January 30, 2011, 06:18:41 PM
Rebel Trooper: Leta Corret


Bultar swan torso, arms
Xizor lower legs
Leia/bousch hips/thighs
custom ROC Scarlet head and neck

(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/028/c/2/leta_corret_by_son_of_italy-d388yvm.jpg)
(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/028/3/4/leta_corret_back_by_son_of_italy-d388z7w.jpg)
(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/028/2/c/leta_corret__after_the_fight_by_son_of_italy-d388zmg.jpg)



Aewsome the more females the better. Love the way she came out man! NICE!!!!

JW
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Rustyscustoms on January 30, 2011, 06:52:01 PM
This is unreal, and just gave me a use for my spare xior legs, swan body and old rebel helmet love it. Im thinking of doing something similar now but i might make a female vangaurd instead.

Great job rustyscustoms.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: JediMerc on February 02, 2011, 06:47:00 AM
When I saw this, I knew I had to give it a try myself: this is Sweetness at its sweetest!  Gosh, if I could only scrounge up the parts I need...  Amazing work!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on February 12, 2011, 07:04:34 PM
Battalion Chief Verrak

repainted vintage phase two clone trooper w/ added pouches
(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/043/b/c/battalion_chief_verrak_by_son_of_italy-d39ely6.jpg)
(http://th07.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/043/3/a/battalion_chief_verrak_2_by_son_of_italy-d39em5y.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hannsfartknocker on February 12, 2011, 07:17:34 PM
that is so sweet
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: JediMerc on February 12, 2011, 08:02:22 PM
Helix, I thought the female trooper you did recently was awesome, but (picking tongue back off the ground, shoving back into mouth) this clone has become an instant inspiration and person favorite!  Nice paint scheme and the addition of the pouches makes this guy top-notch.  Where did you find the pouches you used on this guy?   Again, this is cool as cool can be! O0
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on February 12, 2011, 08:09:26 PM
Where did you find the pouches you used on this guy?

they came from my pouch and belt bin , ithink the one on the arm and thigh are from bespin lukes belt
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on February 12, 2011, 11:01:22 PM
awesome clone bravo!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 13, 2011, 07:03:51 AM
Awesome work Helix! That is an awesome trooper! Very well done!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: clone10 on February 13, 2011, 07:31:24 AM
Awesome clone!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: beige-4 on February 13, 2011, 07:54:41 AM
love that clone !
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on February 13, 2011, 11:12:48 AM
cool clone, man.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: wraithnine on February 13, 2011, 01:01:31 PM
another superb clone!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on February 13, 2011, 08:50:11 PM
Great holy paint apps Helix!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: kreeper2 on February 13, 2011, 11:04:42 PM
oK REALLY?! THIS IS GREAT THE SHARP PAINT APPS ARE STUPENDOUS!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on February 14, 2011, 08:28:23 AM
Love the paint job on this one. On the front page.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CloneSniper78 on February 14, 2011, 12:24:11 PM
Good paint apps man! Like the scenery too.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: trooperfelks on February 14, 2011, 02:02:07 PM
Nice work dude very nice
liking that custom marking on the trooper and that rebile female as well great job .
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on February 14, 2011, 05:38:55 PM
speechless(besides saying speechless)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: lucasclones on February 14, 2011, 06:33:48 PM
Very awesome clone!!  Did you use tape to get those crisp lines on the helmet or did you freehand it??
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on February 14, 2011, 07:14:55 PM
Very awesome clone!!  Did you use tape to get those crisp lines on the helmet or did you freehand it??

free hand...very...slowly....
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Art deWhill on February 15, 2011, 04:28:59 AM
how could I missed your female rebel and the new Clone?? man, those customs rock, excellent dope  :D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on February 16, 2011, 10:11:54 AM
another masterpiece Helix
I like the paint job and the accessories
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on February 16, 2011, 02:08:35 PM
That is an amazing trooper, the helmet markings re the best man!

Great Work!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on February 23, 2011, 08:54:00 PM
Alright, heres a Royal Guard Field Marshall
(http://th05.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/054/9/f/guard_field_marshall_by_son_of_italy-d3a8wbj.jpg)
(http://th02.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/054/7/f/guard_field_marshall_2_by_son_of_italy-d3a8wlh.jpg)
(http://th00.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/054/c/2/guard_field_marshall_3_by_son_of_italy-d3a8wzo.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on February 23, 2011, 08:58:22 PM
Alright, heres a Royal Guard Field Marshall
(http://th05.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/054/9/f/guard_field_marshall_by_son_of_italy-d3a8wbj.jpg)
(http://th02.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/054/7/f/guard_field_marshall_2_by_son_of_italy-d3a8wlh.jpg)
(http://th00.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/054/c/2/guard_field_marshall_3_by_son_of_italy-d3a8wzo.jpg)
My, he is a sharp one! I like the soft goods kama and that back slung holster. Was that a scratchbuilt item?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CloneSniper78 on February 23, 2011, 09:46:23 PM
That is one awesome custom! Great job.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on February 23, 2011, 10:04:12 PM
Incredible custom man!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on February 24, 2011, 01:08:56 AM
that is sweet looks great  :o
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 24, 2011, 05:03:25 AM
Oh man that is all kinds of bad ass! I love red troopers. I realized this when Hangerbay94 did a few. I love everything about it. The paint work is so well done, the black detail lines, the weathering, the soft goods kama and holster. HOME RUN!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on February 24, 2011, 07:59:21 AM
As I posted on DA, this is a great figure.  The black detail lines are incredibly strait and finely detailed.  IT realy pulls this custom together.  The soft goods kama is great, although I would have used a fabric with a smaller weave, as this looks out of scale slightly.
The icing on the cake though is the slight weathering you've added to the kama and the figure with the dusty colors brushed on.  I love it.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: DocOutlands on February 24, 2011, 08:10:28 AM
BAD@$$!!!!!!  This guy looks great!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: trooperfelks on February 24, 2011, 09:18:22 AM
wow very impressive clone trooper and that soft kama looks awsome i need to learn to do it for my self one day
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: beige-4 on February 24, 2011, 09:41:06 AM
SO GOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on February 24, 2011, 10:59:46 AM
Sweet, expect to see this one on the fp soon.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: JediMerc on February 24, 2011, 03:59:28 PM
God, that is really high-quality work!  I love the weathered tone you created with the red.  Awesome job!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Rustyscustoms on February 25, 2011, 05:40:06 AM
Insanely awesome :)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: darthdaddy on February 25, 2011, 09:23:48 AM
The Royal Guard Field marshall paint job looks really good.  I like the soft goods and the muddy bottom.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on February 25, 2011, 09:33:30 AM
wow Helix
I love your latest creation
a red Stormtrooper is somthing different and looks great
very well done
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: 110clones on February 26, 2011, 08:55:01 AM
love it!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: artilarytrooper321 on February 26, 2011, 11:26:34 AM
omg
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on March 23, 2011, 06:04:52 PM
Heres my latest custom, a Stormtrooper Range Sergeant. He functions as a firing range instructor. Enjoy!

(http://th09.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/082/a/d/stormtrooper_range_sergeant_by_son_of_italy-d3cbj4t.jpg)
(http://th02.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/082/c/b/stormtrooper_range_sergeant_2_by_son_of_italy-d3cbjb8.jpg)
(http://th08.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/082/1/8/stormtrooper_range_sergeant_3_by_son_of_italy-d3cbjvn.jpg)
Let me know what you think.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: JediMerc on March 23, 2011, 06:08:45 PM
The pics didn't show up in your thread, but I pasted in the URL and...that...is...one hell of an awesome stormie!  I dig the camo green and the artillery shell strap on his arm.  Very nice work!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on March 23, 2011, 06:10:14 PM
The pics didn't show up in your thread, but I pasted in the URL and...that...is...one hell of an awesome stormie!  I dig the camo green and the artillery shell strap on his arm.  Very nice work!
it should be fixed now
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: XRFIWR on March 23, 2011, 06:25:28 PM
That is awesome Helix.  Love the details in the painting, particularly on the forearms and lower legs.  Nice green for it too. Great job. 
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: 110clones on March 23, 2011, 07:00:00 PM
Thats a cool stormie  :D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on March 23, 2011, 07:18:16 PM
helix, I do believe thats one of the prettier troopers that you have done and that is saying something. tell us about that one shoulderpad.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on March 23, 2011, 07:37:37 PM
just the colored portion cut from the original pauldron and glued to the shoulder with a dab of silver for snap fasteners
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: DocOutlands on March 23, 2011, 07:42:36 PM
Great paint-apps!  I'm sure he makes "boots" incredibly nervous.  ;)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on March 23, 2011, 10:54:29 PM
Very cool creation!
I dig the clean paint apps and the choice of colours and pattern.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: wraithnine on March 23, 2011, 11:28:47 PM
now THAT is a thing of beauty!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: spudafett on March 23, 2011, 11:37:52 PM
helix your work continues to astound me.  The paint apps are truly beautiful on this figure.  The scout trooper belt works extremely well on the storm trooper, I realy like it!  The way you create your shoulder pauldron/pads always come out stunning, I am definitely going to try that technique one day.

And I've said it time and time again, but I'll say it again... those fine detail lines you put into every figure really make the paint-apps and the sculpts of the figures pop! 

stunning work.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on March 24, 2011, 03:13:42 AM
On the front page, Helix.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: darknsour on March 24, 2011, 03:44:31 AM
WOW!!!


That has to be one of the best Stormtrooper I have ever seen!!!


Great color and Painting on this guy!!!


Rich
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 24, 2011, 04:11:46 AM
That is one awesome creation Helix! Love that shoulder guard and your paint aps are really mind blowing! Very well done, I love this trooper.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: ghostskull18 on March 24, 2011, 08:51:59 AM
cool trooper
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on March 24, 2011, 10:58:26 AM
what a great custom Helix
the extra equipment from a Biker Scout figure is ingenious and the paint job is just perfect
well done
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Road Warrior on March 24, 2011, 11:30:50 AM
Beautiful work  Helix88.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonemaster on March 24, 2011, 11:48:19 AM
all of your customs are my favorite
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Mando Commando on March 24, 2011, 12:43:15 PM
Awesome Storm Trooper!  Great custom as always!.  I really like that paint job and accesories/weapon.
 bbfet
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: blowtorchscorch on March 24, 2011, 01:11:35 PM
       
       Great customs Helix!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on March 24, 2011, 06:21:07 PM
Wooah amazing custom!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on March 25, 2011, 06:08:55 AM
Fantastic new custom!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on April 09, 2011, 07:15:47 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on May 07, 2011, 08:24:45 PM
A scavanger from beggars canyon on tattooine
nikto skiff guard feet, torso, arms
weequay lower legs
gijoe alley viper hands
rebel trooper head
modded bespin luke hips, thighs
(http://th03.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/127/4/9/tattooine_scavanger_by_son_of_italy-d3fu2w3.jpg)
(http://th01.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/127/4/b/tattooine_scavanger_2_by_son_of_italy-d3fu2zu.jpg)
(http://th09.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/127/6/a/tattooine_scavanger_3_by_son_of_italy-d3fu33q.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: botwt on May 07, 2011, 08:32:04 PM
Brilliant custom!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on May 07, 2011, 08:39:57 PM
Very, Very Cool!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Trandoshanslaver1138 on May 07, 2011, 08:46:51 PM
This is a very biutiful custom
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: TIEpilot on May 07, 2011, 10:11:30 PM
WOW.....

Sweet figure...love the rear neck guard on the helmet..

TIE
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on May 07, 2011, 11:11:32 PM
another excellent custom Helix
the outfit looks very cool
paint job and weathering are perfect
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: darknsour on May 08, 2011, 03:48:16 AM
A scavanger from beggars canyon on tattooine
nikto skiff guard feet, torso, arms
weequay lower legs
gijoe alley viper hands
rebel trooper head
modded bespin luke hips, thighs
(http://th03.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/127/4/9/tattooine_scavanger_by_son_of_italy-d3fu2w3.jpg)
(http://th01.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/127/4/b/tattooine_scavanger_2_by_son_of_italy-d3fu2zu.jpg)
(http://th09.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/127/6/a/tattooine_scavanger_3_by_son_of_italy-d3fu33q.jpg)


Now that is AMAZING!!!
It looks  like a real guy!!!
Holy Cow!!!Great work!!!
Keep up the great work!!!
Rich
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: beige-4 on May 08, 2011, 04:14:47 AM
too good!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Tamer on May 08, 2011, 04:42:30 AM
Wow, looks great.

I came up with a witty title for the front page too.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: JediMerc on May 08, 2011, 04:47:33 AM
This guy is friggin' swwweeet!  

Love the parts use; awesomely creative!  These are the kinds of guys the best: can't see their faces, don't know where they're going, usually trouble ensures!

That gun is awesome!  I see that the base is the Boba Fett blaster, but what else did you include to create that look?

Great job all around!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: botwt on May 08, 2011, 05:44:19 AM
Outstanding job on him...he is fantastic! 
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hangarbay94 on May 08, 2011, 07:15:55 AM
That is a superb custom, you've got the shading on the clothing so perfect, it looks totally professional. The mix of parts and the choice of colours makes this my favourite custom of the week!

Your recent post has made me go back and review your entire thread...you have some of the best customs on the Yards here, and I recommend to anyone who's not seen your collection to do the same. AWESOME CREATIONS! 
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: von reinhardt on May 08, 2011, 08:18:25 AM
I love this custom!, Great work.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Mungo Baobab on May 08, 2011, 03:27:04 PM
Great job. I just finished up a Mando custom with that same head. Very nice work!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on May 08, 2011, 04:56:01 PM
heres a better shot of the helmet on this guy
(http://th03.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/128/8/3/tattooine_scavanger_4_by_son_of_italy-d3fwtqu.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonemaster on May 08, 2011, 05:01:41 PM
cool
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: darthdaddy on May 08, 2011, 05:02:53 PM
Great custom!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Mungo Baobab on May 08, 2011, 05:03:23 PM
Very nice work on the helmet.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: wraithnine on May 08, 2011, 05:32:08 PM
awesome custom!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: hemble on May 08, 2011, 05:34:07 PM
Mate I am just astounded by your customs they are among the best out as far as I'm concerned and the paint apps are just flawless.

Ron
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: ghostskull18 on May 08, 2011, 05:34:56 PM
Awesome!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 09, 2011, 07:43:52 AM
This dude is awesome, and extremely well done. I think he would fit perfectly into the world of Hangerbay94's fan fiction Star Wars Apocalypse.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: botwt on May 09, 2011, 07:47:23 AM
heres a better shot of the helmet on this guy
(http://th03.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/128/8/3/tattooine_scavanger_4_by_son_of_italy-d3fwtqu.jpg)
Too cool!!  :D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Helix88 on May 09, 2011, 02:30:12 PM
This dude is awesome, and extremely well done. I think he would fit perfectly into the world of Hangerbay94's fan fiction Star Wars Apocalypse.

exactly what i was thinking as well
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: kreeper2 on May 09, 2011, 04:40:28 PM
Thats a sweet custom brother like the gesture on the face looks lika a real bad ass!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Clonehead on May 09, 2011, 06:52:46 PM
Helix, this guy just has the perfect look to him. I love the earthtone color palate that you used and i agree that the shading is spotless.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on May 10, 2011, 07:36:12 AM
Looks incredible!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: JediMerc on May 10, 2011, 06:12:26 PM
Looks even better up close!  This guy is really, really cool...again, awesome job!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: BugSkirt on May 13, 2011, 06:27:19 PM
Late to the party, but that scavenger is awesome....simply brilliant.  I really like the monochromatic paint scheme.  It can be tough to pull off but I would say you were amply successful.  Nice work.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: KesselRunImports on May 25, 2011, 10:32:39 AM
This dude is an awesome and unique custom, had to Ship-card him. Thanks.

(http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview/images/ISYcard_23_Scavanger.jpg)


Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: lucasclones on May 25, 2011, 07:47:34 PM
heres a better shot of the helmet on this guy
(http://th03.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/128/8/3/tattooine_scavanger_4_by_son_of_italy-d3fwtqu.jpg)

Saw this guy on the FP he looks awesome! I love how you made the gunner helmet look totally removed from the imperial image.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: Mando Assasin on May 26, 2011, 12:27:24 PM
one word, 0/ wow.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: CaptainLux on June 18, 2011, 09:58:15 PM
Cool one!
Title: Helix88's Customs UPDATE!
Post by: Helix88 on September 19, 2011, 04:03:30 PM
I know its been a hwile but life has been a little hectic, i am putting up a teaser for my Spec Ops  Walker Pilot.

 this should be right up Tamers ally. more pics to come!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs
Post by: RavenEye on September 19, 2011, 07:00:21 PM
Looking good! Can't wait to see it finished.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs UPDATED!!
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 19, 2011, 09:55:33 PM
the Spec Ops Walker Pilot helmet looks great Helix
I guess you made a "black wash" to bring out all the small details
I can't wait to see the rest of the figure
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs UPDATED!!
Post by: Tamer on September 20, 2011, 02:54:34 AM
Oh yeah, I like it.

On the front page.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs UPDATED!!
Post by: lucasclones on September 20, 2011, 03:13:54 AM
Oh yeah that is going to be a nice looking figure!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs UPDATED!!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on September 20, 2011, 08:34:28 PM
Great work on the Tattooine Scavenger!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs UPDATED!!
Post by: Helix88 on September 21, 2011, 06:05:05 PM
Here we go! Meet the newest member of the special ops family, tell me what you think! [at1]
From walkers to speeders, and capital ships to escape pods. This guy can handle them all in a way that would impress the dark lord of the sith himself.

bespin luke torso, upper arms, and legs
boba fett head
storm trooper lower arms
galactic marine lower legs
modded atat diver helmet


(http://th09.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/264/c/7/spec_ops_pilot_by_son_of_italy-d4ajdhh.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: Tamer on September 21, 2011, 06:13:11 PM
Wow, that is one awesome Driver.

I give it the Tamer Seal of Approval! at pt
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on September 21, 2011, 06:32:32 PM
sweeeet ! awesome job!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: clone10 on September 21, 2011, 07:44:27 PM
Man that custom is awesome!!! :o
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: CaptainLux on September 21, 2011, 08:07:49 PM
Sweet custom pilot, great work!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: RavenEye on September 21, 2011, 08:51:02 PM
Awesome!  :o The whole mash of parts work well. Great Job!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on September 21, 2011, 08:53:00 PM
I like the S.O.P.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: Tamer on September 22, 2011, 03:32:12 AM
I put the S.O.P. on the front page. I really like this one Helix. A Lot!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: kreeper2 on September 22, 2011, 07:00:11 AM
WOW loving the color scheam on this one nice mix of parts too!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on September 22, 2011, 08:47:04 AM
One of the coolest figures I've seen an a long while.
Thumbs up!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: wraithnine on September 22, 2011, 12:05:54 PM
bloomin minty!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: Psyclone on September 22, 2011, 04:25:41 PM
Spec Ops Pilot kicks butt!  Hmmm, you're giving me some pilot ideas to consider for my TIE Phantom project. So cool.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: Clonemaster on September 22, 2011, 05:20:56 PM
Spec Ops Pilot looks amazing :) ;)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: TIEpilot on September 22, 2011, 06:18:14 PM
It took me a bit to pick my JAW up off my desk....

WOW that is Frickin AMAZING....

Absolutely  LOVE IT...

Love the TIEpilot's to begin with and this just cranks it up 1000%

Great job....Now only if I can try and make one myself.. I will probably fail miserably but that is half the fun sometimes..

TIEpilot
Greg
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 23, 2011, 07:00:20 AM
That spec ops pilot rocks! Very well done on making him look fierce!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: JediMerc on September 23, 2011, 09:33:05 AM
Great job on the special ops trooper! 

I love the color choice and the Galactic Marine legs always look good to me on any figure!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on October 02, 2011, 12:19:38 AM
what a great custom
your Spec Ops pilot looks amazing

great job
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: Darth Optimus on October 02, 2011, 04:25:24 PM
The Spec Ops pilot is too cool.  Now he needs a custom ride!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: Clonehead on October 02, 2011, 05:42:17 PM
I love the paint work on this guy!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: Tamer on October 03, 2011, 07:38:15 AM
I love the paint work on this guy!

Me too. I should have him in hand by the end of the week.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: Helix88 on October 26, 2011, 05:46:49 PM
I love the paint work on this guy!

Me too. I should have him in hand by the end of the week.

Glad you got him okay i was wondering if you could give me a like/dislke type critique on him if you dont mind, so i can get a better feel for what somebody likes in a figure they would purchase
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: Tamer on October 27, 2011, 02:59:50 AM
Anthony, that is a great idea and one I will try to take some time to do thoroughly here in the near future.

My initial thoughts were that this figure is way better in person that the pics. There are some very small areas that recieved some very straight and crisp paint applications and the just heavier look on this AT-AT Driver type pilot sure does make me wish all Drivers were like this.

Thank you for being willing to part with him and I need to make sure I go give you a feedback point too. Ofcourse I am way behind on updating the feedback section.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: JediMindtrix on November 03, 2011, 08:15:08 PM
love you customs,and that spec ops trooper is really awesome.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs SPEC OPS PILOT UPDATE!
Post by: Helix88 on November 17, 2011, 11:46:39 AM
Bugger's been promoted! Now an ARC Airbourne Trooper. more shots coming soon, let me know what you think.

(http://th05.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/320/2/3/41st_elite_airbourne_by_son_of_italy-d4gfbxg.jpg)
(http://th07.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/320/6/4/41st_elite_airbourne_by_son_of_italy-d4gfbt4.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 17, 2011, 11:53:51 AM
That's a very cool custom ARC AB Trooper.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: Helix88 on November 17, 2011, 12:20:18 PM
some better overall shots
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: JediMindtrix on November 17, 2011, 02:11:17 PM
great job,like the use of the plant as a great photo op,it looks alien,but the custom itself is awesome too.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: Silver Rider38 on November 17, 2011, 02:25:01 PM
 :D Very awesome! I'm really digging the new Vintage style clone troopers; cool to see another custom of one. How'd you make the shoulder pauldron? Very cool.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: Helix88 on November 17, 2011, 03:27:06 PM
:D Very awesome! I'm really digging the new Vintage style clone troopers; cool to see another custom of one. How'd you make the shoulder pauldron? Very cool.

its half of the galactic marine shoulder pads, with random bits of straps
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: Silver Rider38 on November 17, 2011, 03:32:58 PM
Very nice, I had wanted to use the Airborne helmet for the Capt. Fordo Vintage figure, but it was a tad bit loose... Is the one you used a custom mold? And for the kama did you just use some random piece of cloth? I usually have to cannibalize old Jedi Robes, or snips of the Emperor's overly huge robe. Very cool custom man.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: Helix88 on November 17, 2011, 03:54:54 PM
Very nice, I had wanted to use the Airborne helmet for the Capt. Fordo Vintage figure, but it was a tad bit loose... Is the one you used a custom mold? And for the kama did you just use some random piece of cloth? I usually have to cannibalize old Jedi Robes, or snips of the Emperor's overly huge robe. Very cool custom man.

i glued some thin strps of plastic inside the helmet for a better fit, and the kama is just cut from an old t-shirt
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: Silver Rider38 on November 17, 2011, 03:59:13 PM
Very sweet, definitely quality to strive for!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: JediMerc on November 17, 2011, 08:07:10 PM
Really nice job on the helmet paint apps; the design you incorporated looks great.

I really like the shoulder pauldron and the leather-like straps; gives some nice realism to the fig. 
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on November 17, 2011, 10:41:47 PM
Sweet!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: RavenEye on November 17, 2011, 10:52:56 PM
Awesome!!! Those paint apps and the straps make him him stellar. Nice job H88!  ()rr
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: Helix88 on November 18, 2011, 07:04:47 PM
I have to say that this ARC Airbourne is probably my favorite custom  i've done so far. thanks for the comments guys
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 18, 2011, 09:20:06 PM
Oh yea! That is an awesome Airborne Trooper! Love all the gear and phenomenal paint work as usual!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: Darth Optimus on November 19, 2011, 08:49:16 AM
The paint job on this new airborne fig is outstanding.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on November 19, 2011, 09:51:11 AM
Outstanding?
This figure is abolutely awesome.
One of the coolest custom Clones I've seen in a long time!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: Helix88 on November 30, 2011, 03:37:16 PM
Outstanding?
This figure is abolutely awesome.
One of the coolest custom Clones I've seen in a long time!

thanks, i know some people get burnt out on clone customs, but i never get tired of them personally
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: RavenEye on November 30, 2011, 03:44:07 PM
Burnt on clone customs!!! Man I can stare at 10X the grand army of just repainted clones!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: Tamer on December 03, 2011, 02:34:48 PM
Wow, sorry it took me so long to get to this. I think that is one of the best Airborne Troopers I have seen. On the front page.

I still love that AT-AT Driver Pilot. He is even better in person. Thank you for letting me have him.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: The Mandalorian on December 03, 2011, 04:49:52 PM
Awesome stormies especially the royal guard and spec ops ones.  And about Bugger; one day Bugger was torn apart by a wookiee in a forest, poor Bugger.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs ARC Airbourne trooper UPDATE!
Post by: Helix88 on January 31, 2012, 01:29:26 AM
photos of some new customs will be up in a day or so. A florn lamproid Jedi, and a w.i.p. spacer
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs: Lamproid jedi & WIP spacer UPDATE!
Post by: Helix88 on February 02, 2012, 05:43:38 PM
okay heres some new stuff i've been working on, let me know what you think

first a Lamproid jedi
(http://th02.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/033/c/c/lamproid_jedi_by_son_of_italy-d4og1qk.jpg)
(http://th07.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/033/1/1/lamproid_jedi_2_by_son_of_italy-d4og1y0.jpg)
now, for my improved Imperial navy commando
(http://th04.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/033/f/4/imperial_navy_commando_by_son_of_italy-d4og2wg.jpg)
(http://th06.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/033/f/9/imperial_navy_commando_2_by_son_of_italy-d4og30w.jpg)
and we can't forget CT-7528 "Vexix"
(http://th00.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/033/7/0/ct_7528___vexix___by_son_of_italy-d4og96w.jpg)
then to top it all off, a WIP spacer
(http://th08.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/033/f/7/spacer_wip_by_son_of_italy-d4og9w3.jpg)
(http://th00.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/033/7/2/spacer_wip_2_by_son_of_italy-d4og9yb.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs: Lamproid jedi & WIP spacer UPDATE!
Post by: YakFace on February 02, 2012, 07:13:50 PM
Awesome stuff, the Navy trooper is real cool but I LOVE that spacer guy! Really like that spacer....did I say that already?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs: Lamproid jedi & WIP spacer UPDATE!
Post by: Tamer on February 05, 2012, 09:38:36 AM
That Lamproid Jedi is over the top. I like them all though. On the front page.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs: Lamproid jedi & WIP spacer UPDATE!
Post by: Darth Optimus on February 05, 2012, 09:40:33 AM
The Imperial Commando is the shizz!  Awesome!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs: Lamproid jedi & WIP spacer UPDATE!
Post by: Clonehead on February 05, 2012, 11:37:42 AM
Those are all fantastic. Man, I have been missing your customs updates.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs: Lamproid jedi & WIP spacer UPDATE!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on February 05, 2012, 01:33:09 PM
Nice WIP.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs: Lamproid jedi & WIP spacer UPDATE!
Post by: trooperfelks on February 05, 2012, 06:06:42 PM
I got to say Bugger looks wicked , does anyone know more about that clone trooper Bugger ,
hey helix88 after seeing your custom of him I'm going to try a clone war bugger , hope you dont mind ... ()rr
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs: Lamproid jedi & WIP spacer UPDATE!
Post by: CaptainLux on February 05, 2012, 08:02:38 PM
Amazing job on those customs!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs: Lamproid jedi & WIP spacer UPDATE!
Post by: Helix88 on February 07, 2012, 07:49:44 PM
was looking through my posts and thought there needed to be a better shot of bugger out in the light so here you go
(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/038/b/e/41st_elite_airbourne_3_by_son_of_italy-d4ozswq.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs: Lamproid jedi & WIP spacer UPDATE!
Post by: botwt on February 07, 2012, 08:10:52 PM
Wow, that is really cool!!!!  :o
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs: Lamproid jedi & WIP spacer UPDATE!
Post by: clone10 on February 07, 2012, 08:12:12 PM
Awesome job man :o
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs: Lamproid jedi & WIP spacer UPDATE!
Post by: trooperfelks on February 07, 2012, 08:51:58 PM
wow thats a great shot . man he looks great buddy .  :o :o
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs: Lamproid jedi & WIP spacer UPDATE!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 08, 2012, 05:09:39 AM
Awesome photo and a great Airborn Trooper!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs: Lamproid jedi & WIP spacer UPDATE!
Post by: Helix88 on February 08, 2012, 03:43:52 PM
just finished my spacer Nelec Soarn, let me know what you think
(http://th07.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/039/4/d/spacer_ace_2_by_son_of_italy-d4p32kl.jpg)
(http://th09.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/039/c/4/spacer_ace_1_by_son_of_italy-d4p32fb.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: botwt on February 08, 2012, 06:58:30 PM
I like him alot...and the use of Airtight's helmet is great! :)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: JediMindtrix on February 08, 2012, 08:32:52 PM
the clone bugger is awesome,and the spacer turned out really cool as well.what belt is that on him BTW?i like it.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: Helix88 on February 08, 2012, 09:33:37 PM
I'm going to be doing more of these kind of figs, I really enjoy the challenge of making a plain clothes guy fit into the fabric of the star wars universe!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: Helix88 on February 08, 2012, 09:35:18 PM
the clone bugger is awesome,and the spacer turned out really cool as well.what belt is that on him BTW?i like it.

It's from the new bom vimdim fig with an added pouch
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: Art deWhill on February 09, 2012, 12:34:16 AM
very nice, looking forward to see more :)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 09, 2012, 05:52:21 AM
That is a great lloking figure and I love characters like this!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: ghostskull18 on February 09, 2012, 07:28:04 AM
Very cool!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: Tamer on February 09, 2012, 07:51:13 AM
I like your Spacer. I could definitely see him fitting into any SW Spaceport. On the front page as are more comments.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: CloneSniper78 on February 09, 2012, 09:00:11 AM
Spacer is really cool.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: trooperfelks on February 09, 2012, 02:18:30 PM
spacer looks wicked dude . like Tamer said he looks good in any SW back ground
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: JediMerc on February 09, 2012, 07:25:07 PM
I'm really liking this guy...my favorite characters are these background-type guys.  Very impressive use of colors and a wash to give him that gritty feel.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on February 10, 2012, 05:29:44 PM
Very Cool!  I really dig what you did.  Looks like he would have some kind of suped up fighter-style, hot-rod kind of ship.  Do you have custom ship to go with him?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: Helix88 on February 10, 2012, 07:09:26 PM
Very Cool!  I really dig what you did.  Looks like he would have some kind of suped up fighter-style, hot-rod kind of ship.  Do you have custom ship to go with him?

I've been trying to find him a good match for a ship but have been unable to find one that I think fits his personality. I figure a smaller courier type ship would be cool. Though I can't find one I like
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on February 10, 2012, 07:18:40 PM
http://dyn1.media.forbiddenplanet.com/products/18986440.jpg.size-300_maxheight-300_square-true.jpg

How about this one? 
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 11, 2012, 01:14:09 AM
Really nice spacer Helix  - the choice of parts is flawless, as is the paintwork!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: BugSkirt on February 11, 2012, 06:03:14 AM
That Spacer looks cool.  I really like the color scheme and the helmet is top notch.

Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: Hadrien_Solo on February 19, 2012, 11:27:54 AM
That spacer looks great. Perfect SW feel and great execution. I really like your choice of parts and colors. The helmet is cool too, I can see that guy swoop racing.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: Stronox on February 19, 2012, 11:34:11 AM
I've been combing through your thread (I have catching up to do) and I am loving your customs man!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: Helix88 on February 19, 2012, 09:50:16 PM
Thanks for all the feedback on my spacer guys, I really appreciate all the praise. I am going to have a few pics of his ship I just finished over in my vehicle thread up in the next day or two, it's based on the Gijoe black dragon VTOL , see you there!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE!Finished Spacer
Post by: darthdaddy on February 20, 2012, 04:53:32 AM
Great spacer.  Love the figures you create! From build to paintwork.  Always perfect!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Helix88 on May 27, 2012, 06:40:56 PM
I'm still alive and customizing but haven't had much free time lately but here we go, a WIP mount for my madolorian ranger, the base is a Allosaurus with a beak and accentuated crests sculpted on with "green stuff" then painted black, the lower jaw is articulated ant the wrists have been articulated as well. the saddle is mostly finished, just needs straps and pouches and such.

(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/148/d/0/mando_mount_wip_by_son_of_italy-d51gi4d.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Darth Optimus on May 27, 2012, 09:41:29 PM
DINO-RIDING MANDOS!  HELL YEAH!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 28, 2012, 03:50:34 AM
Very cool creature and love the saddle sculpt!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Tamer on May 28, 2012, 05:30:12 AM
Looks great. On the front page. Good to see you are still customizing too.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: bump on May 28, 2012, 02:37:43 PM
Very inspiring, I've wanted to do something similar but haven't found the right dinosaur
This chap is perfect
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: jediwolf69 on May 28, 2012, 03:10:33 PM
Cool Looking dino dude! Did you Add the joints to the wrists? or was it made that way if so sweet. and I need to pick up another one, On my dino I had to cut his arms off to fit the rider on the back. Can't wait to see this one done.


JW
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: JediMerc on May 28, 2012, 06:19:11 PM
Oh man, that is fantastic!  I love creatures and this looks more Star Wars-y than I thought when looking at your post heading.  Going to be following your progress on this one, for sure!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Mando Assasin on May 29, 2012, 12:38:20 PM
This look's amazing! Cannot wait to see it done! ;D
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: spudafett on May 29, 2012, 06:31:46 PM
awesome, I love the saddle sculpt, very well done.  Good to see your still customizing helix!!  Great looking project! 

I can't wait to see the end result!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Helix88 on June 02, 2012, 11:52:02 PM
just a teaser for the finalized version, but i may post more WIP shots as well, its all ready to paint and should be done in the next few days
(http://th01.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/154/6/9/mando_mount_wip_2_by_son_of_italy-d527g37.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: ghostskull18 on June 03, 2012, 06:29:58 AM
Awesome!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Tamer on June 03, 2012, 08:24:48 AM
very nice. Update is on the fp.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on June 03, 2012, 08:34:49 AM
hahaha this is sweet! Reminds me of the episode of Harvey Birdman where they travel to the past/future and they screw something up in the past and they encounter cowboys riding dinosaurs with machine guns! Can't wait to see more!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: YakFace on June 03, 2012, 10:16:24 AM
I love this dino-rider mando! Very nice work with the Greenstuff, you did an amazing job matching the dinosaur skin textures. Really well done can't wait to see the end result.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on June 03, 2012, 10:18:24 AM
DIG IT!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Darth Optimus on June 03, 2012, 10:30:34 AM
So awesome. Give us a whole crew of Dino Rider Mandos!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on June 03, 2012, 10:58:13 AM
way cool  . I really like the shoulder pad a nice touch.  great paint job!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: JediMerc on June 03, 2012, 11:35:00 AM
Ooohh...this just keeps getting better and better!  Looking forward to the final version with paint apps!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Mando Assasin on June 03, 2012, 01:36:39 PM
EPIC!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 03, 2012, 06:12:22 PM
Very cool! I love the articulation you have added and the sculpting looks perfect! Can't wait to see the final reveal.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: hemble on June 03, 2012, 10:36:55 PM
Simply sensational work so far mate, with the work you have alrady done and then the paint apps is going to put this over the top I can't wait to see it when it's complete.

Ron
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: BL4CK5H33P on June 03, 2012, 10:54:01 PM
Very, very cool - gonna look spectacular when finished!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: spudafett on June 05, 2012, 04:54:08 PM
I would love to see the articulation go into the legs too... but I know that'd be pretty dificult to do.

I love what you've got going so far.  This is such a cool project.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on June 05, 2012, 07:34:25 PM
Is it a Jurassic Park dino?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on June 05, 2012, 08:59:53 PM
That looks awesome
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 06, 2012, 03:09:38 PM
Great custom and I love the clever use of a dinosaur as it's pet! very creative indeed.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Helix88 on June 07, 2012, 09:18:30 AM
i've noticed a few of you have been wondering where i got that dino, it was at Hobby Lobby and the brand was pojo
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: JediMerc on June 07, 2012, 06:16:44 PM
i've noticed a few of you have been wondering where i got that dino, it was at Hobby Lobby and the brand was pojo

Thanks...there's a brand of dinosaur statuettes at my local Meijer chain that I thought you might have grabbed this from, but it didn't really match what you had.  I guess I'll be checking out HL soon... ;)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on June 08, 2012, 01:36:10 AM
Awesome mate, simply awesome!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Helix88 on June 08, 2012, 02:44:59 PM
i messed up the name of the dinosaur toy, it's a papo allosaurus
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Helix88 on July 30, 2012, 09:22:27 PM
Sorry for the wait,work got really hectic for a while there, but now she's all finished and out for a ride! Her name is "Drooga" a mount for my madolorian ranger, think of her as a Labrador trapped in a dinos body. the base is a Papo Allosaurus with a beak and accentuated crests sculpted on with "green stuff". Added articulation at the wrists, elbows, and shoulders. the saddle, also green stuff, has added greebleis and a rifle scabbard, and wire accents the straps  are some scrap vinyl with working D ring sinch out of craft wire. The paint work was a bitch, lots of washes and dry-brushing. Let me know what you think!

(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/212/3/c/mando_mount___drooga___by_son_of_italy-d59cib3.jpg)
(http://th09.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/212/d/c/mando_mount___drooga___2_by_son_of_italy-d59cir6.jpg)
(http://th08.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/212/4/b/mando_mount___drooga___3_by_son_of_italy-d59cixy.jpg)
(http://th06.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/212/f/4/mando_mount___drooga___4_by_son_of_italy-d59cj35.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on July 30, 2012, 10:23:39 PM
That is one AWSOME ride!  Where did you get the dino to begin with?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: Helix88 on July 30, 2012, 11:27:02 PM
That is one AWSOME ride!  Where did you get the dino to begin with?
i think it was at a hobby lobby, yeah probably a hobby lobby
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: Tamer on July 31, 2012, 05:16:06 AM
Now that is one of the coolest rides I have seen for a Mando in awhile. Awesome work.

Reminds me of that first time I saw Boba on that Holiday Special Cartoon riding that Brontosaurus look dino. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: JediMerc on July 31, 2012, 07:08:12 AM
I have been waiting to see how this one would turn out when you were finished and, let me tell you, you don't disappoint!  As a huge creature fan, this has got to be one of the coolest-looking creations I've seen.  Your work has really paid off in a very big way!

The paint details appear immaculately done: dulled, dirty, and very realistic.  I particularly am impressed, though, with the articulation you added to the wrists/forearms.  If you don't mind sharing, what approach did you take to adding the articulation?  What pieces were involved?

Phenomenal work!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: Helix88 on July 31, 2012, 09:31:39 AM
I particularly am impressed, though, with the articulation you added to the wrists/forearms.  If you don't mind sharing, what approach did you take to adding the articulation?  What pieces were involved?

Phenomenal work!

i basicly cut the arms off at the shoulder and cut thte fused joints out of the arm itself. Drilled holes on the end of each peice with a dremmel tool for the stem of the joint and hollowed a shallow bowl at the opening so a ball joint can recess into the depression slightly. found an appropriatly sized ball joint for each point of articulation and cut them off so there would be a flat surface to glue the bal joints on to, the stems where shaved down so that they are a simple peg with a slight flare on the end, the longer the better, and test fit and adjust throughout the prosses when youve got them all together its time for  some green stuff to cover the seams and imperfections then paint it all up to match
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: JediMerc on July 31, 2012, 09:55:23 AM
i basicly cut the arms off at the shoulder and cut thte fused joints out of the arm itself. Drilled holes on the end of each peice with a dremmel tool for the stem of the joint and hollowed a shallow bowl at the opening so a ball joint can recess into the depression slightly. found an appropriatly sized ball joint for each point of articulation and cut them off so there would be a flat surface to glue the bal joints on to, the stems where shaved down so that they are a simple peg with a slight flare on the end, the longer the better, and test fit and adjust throughout the prosses when youve got them all together its time for  some green stuff to cover the seams and imperfections then paint it all up to match

Thanks for the details!  I wasn't sure if you happened to find ball-joint dinosaur arms or if you crafted them yourself.  I appreciate the info!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: Mando Assasin on July 31, 2012, 11:01:28 AM
That look's great!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: remus on July 31, 2012, 01:43:04 PM
just a teaser for the finalized version, but i may post more WIP shots as well, its all ready to paint and should be done in the next few days
(http://th01.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/154/6/9/mando_mount_wip_2_by_son_of_italy-d527g37.jpg)

what did you use to articulate the arms
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on July 31, 2012, 01:55:29 PM
That's really cool Felix. You did a good job on those.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount WIP
Post by: Helix88 on July 31, 2012, 02:08:09 PM


what did you use to articulate the arms


ball joints from arms and legs in my parts bin
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: Tamer on July 31, 2012, 02:17:11 PM
This one has generated a lot of questions on our FB Page too.

Helix, I take it this is the Papo Allosaurus correct? I am trying to answer a few of the questions. I can see there is just awesome work that has been done to the arms on this too.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: Helix88 on July 31, 2012, 02:35:07 PM
This one has generated a lot of questions on our FB Page too.

Helix, I take it this is the Papo Allosaurus correct? I am trying to answer a few of the questions. I can see there is just awesome work that has been done to the arms on this too.

yup the papo allosaurus is spot on, thanks!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: lostcauze501st on July 31, 2012, 03:01:55 PM
Awesome job, the paint work and scuplting are great. Very cool.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on July 31, 2012, 05:14:41 PM
Dude, this is so awesome!  I love how you added articulation to a mostly static dino fig.  I saw one of these just the other day and I put it back 'cause I knew I couldn't do as good a job as yours.  Nice work!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: Tamer on July 31, 2012, 06:17:44 PM
I would love to see a tutorial of how he did those arms! Wow, one of the coolest beasties I have seen in awhile.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: TIEpilot on July 31, 2012, 08:49:17 PM
That is AWESOME!!!

Great Job on both dino and Mando..

TIEpilot
Greg
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on August 01, 2012, 07:41:59 AM
looks amanzing no words for these custom  :o :o :o I want mine too  O0 O0 great custom
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 01, 2012, 09:50:25 AM
WOW! You have knocked this custom out of the park!Great job articulating this thing! The sculpting is superb and your paint aps are flawless! I can see several layers in the beasts scales. This is a true masterpiece!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: Joerhyno on August 01, 2012, 10:56:38 AM
Love it.. I saw some of those articulated jawed Dinos when I was shopping for some animals to hack up and make some Ninja Turtle enemies.  I love what you did, from the saddle, to the articulated arms, to the Mando.. Any plans on making anymore?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: spudafett on August 06, 2012, 10:52:48 AM
awesome.  Simply awesome.  The paint work, the attention to detail with the green stuff accents, absolutely amazing.

Color me jealous.  I want to do one of these even more now for myself...  just got to find a cheap dino I guess.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: botwt on August 06, 2012, 03:48:03 PM
That dino-mount is just friggin' awesome!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE Mando Mount Finished!!
Post by: Helix88 on November 19, 2012, 12:00:35 PM
been gone for a while due to work and other stuff. but i have a new Jedi to show for what little free time i had, A Kubaz jedi scout, based off the VC Quilan Vos figure, with custom lit and unlit sabers, belthook and wire loop on the sabers so they can hang freely,  and  jedi communicator. the head is a old garindan  from POTF i think, with the head dremeled out to fit on the vos neck. let me know what you think of it!
(http://th08.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/324/b/f/kubaz_jedi_scout_by_son_of_italy-d5lln6g.jpg)
(http://th04.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/324/0/1/kubaz_jedi_scout_2_by_son_of_italy-d5llngq.jpg)
(http://th00.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/324/0/2/kubaz_jedi_scout_3_by_son_of_italy-d5llnlc.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Kubaz Jedi
Post by: JediMindtrix on November 19, 2012, 12:24:29 PM
I really liked the pic of the dino running away with the mandos helmet in his mouth.Good to see some comedy every once in awhile,ROTFL ;D!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Kubaz Jedi
Post by: BlackThorne on November 19, 2012, 01:31:32 PM
Very cool. The body 'composition worked perfectly. Really, really well done custom.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Kubaz Jedi
Post by: YakFace on November 19, 2012, 01:50:27 PM
Like the new Jedi and that dino you did is so good. Great work here keep it comming.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Kubaz Jedi
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 19, 2012, 06:26:34 PM
Great looking Jedi and I love seeing people put the older sculpted parts to use.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Kubaz Jedi
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on November 19, 2012, 08:35:38 PM
excellent !!! i love the jedi but i missed that update with the mando and the dinosaur that is a well done piece !!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Kubaz Jedi
Post by: Art deWhill on November 19, 2012, 11:04:18 PM
wow, very cool!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Kubaz Jedi
Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 22, 2012, 07:37:52 AM
I just want to take a moment and say Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. And, if you will allow me to share (via my faith and worldview) this is one of the most special times of the year, at least to me. I am truly thankful to God above for His grace, mercy and salvation. He has richly blessed my life. I have the blessing of an amazing wife, beautiful children, and a loving family.  I am also thankful that I live in this great nation. I hope you have a chance to take a moment today and look at your life and reflect on how fortunate you are. I also want to make a statement to the ISYs in general that even though we don't all know each other personally and face-to-face, I am thankful that in our hobby we have a common place to share our creations with one another. Happy Thanksgiving enjoy some turkey!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Kubaz Jedi
Post by: Helix88 on November 22, 2012, 08:46:48 PM
I just want to take a moment and say Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. And, if you will allow me to share (via my faith and worldview) this is one of the most special times of the year, at least to me. I am truly thankful to God above for His grace, mercy and salvation. He has richly blessed my life. I have the blessing of an amazing wife, beautiful children, and a loving family.  I am also thankful that I live in this great nation. I hope you have a chance to take a moment today and look at your life and reflect on how fortunate you are. I also want to make a statement to the ISYs in general that even though we don't all know each other personally and face-to-face, I am thankful that in our hobby we have a common place to share our creations with one another. Happy Thanksgiving enjoy some turkey!!!

thank you for your thanksgiving wishes, have a great holiday season!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Kubaz Jedi
Post by: Helix88 on March 04, 2013, 03:53:35 PM
 been a while but i've finally had time to post some WIPs of a few projects, a Reptilian jedi a female smuggler, and a desert mando  with a wip helmet also. the jedi is  mostly kit fisto with a sculpt over a hrchek kal fass head and bossk lower legs and feet. the smuggler is the concecpt starkiller hero torso/head, vc deleted scene luke hips/thighs/upper arms, padawan anikan hands, xizor lower  arms, and vc clone lower legs/feet. may still chang him up but as he is the desert mando is a combo of target villan set sandperson lower legs/feet/hands, obiwan upperlegs/thighs, vc esb boba for the rest. the helmet is a mix of naboo royal guard helmet and jangos helmet.

 let me know what you think!

(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o662/aitalasano/ac6af89a-e8d4-4783-81f5-7735ac668527_zpsdc434f06.jpg?t=1362436162)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o662/aitalasano/cece1acf-f85c-4c07-9cdb-8531e9ccca33_zpsd67a5dde.jpg?t=1362436354)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! 3 new WIPS
Post by: BlackThorne on March 04, 2013, 04:03:33 PM
The wips looks good to me. My favorite is the Rep. Jedi.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! 3 new WIPS
Post by: Clonehead on March 04, 2013, 09:18:26 PM
Nice wips all around. I like that "sando mando" bucket.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! 3 new WIPS
Post by: Tamer on March 05, 2013, 03:46:58 AM
Good to see you back around! Update on the front page.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! 3 new WIPS
Post by: Helix88 on March 14, 2013, 06:34:58 PM
back with some new stuff. taking a break from the WIPs i have going to finish up a couple of things i've had on the back burner.the droid is stock with a new cannon antenna cluster and new paint. the trooper is a jokersquad female stormtrooper with sandtrooper legs a custom head and a snowtrooper pack with an added antenna.

A particularly glitchy imperial era  DSD1 dwarf spider droid "Buzzer" and his female chiss  handler TK-2436, or "Zara" as her squad knows her.
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o662/aitalasano/DSCF5902_zps98a767ff.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o662/aitalasano/DSCF5915copy_zpsf4ef1b3f.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o662/aitalasano/DSCF5911_zps6fcead06.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o662/aitalasano/DSCF5909_zps53b6e258.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o662/aitalasano/DSCF5908_zpsa3259f7e.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o662/aitalasano/DSCF5907_zps947e08a2.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o662/aitalasano/DSCF5904_zpsfa91ffb6.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o662/aitalasano/DSCF5903_zpsfec1daea.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! 3 new WIPS
Post by: Tamer on March 15, 2013, 04:37:06 AM
That Chiss Female Trooper is just for the win! Off to the front page I go.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! 3 new WIPS
Post by: DarthDrew on March 15, 2013, 06:33:23 AM
Nice, Zara is looking awesome, gotta love Chiss!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Imperial spider droid and handler
Post by: Sector_15 on March 15, 2013, 01:38:44 PM
Very very clever and just the sort of thing I love. The Chiss are one of my favourite SW species, I'm a big trooper fan and the droid handler little twist sets it off to a tea. Lovely stuff.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Imperial spider droid and handler
Post by: wraithnine on March 15, 2013, 02:14:55 PM
Helix that looks the shit!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Imperial spider droid and handler
Post by: clone10 on March 15, 2013, 05:33:17 PM
Awesome customs and really cool wips man.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Imperial spider droid and handler
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 17, 2013, 12:52:49 PM
Awesome update! Really great work and I love your style.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Imperial spider droid and handler
Post by: TakeshiInhaba on March 17, 2013, 04:39:36 PM
Very cool Stuff, like the idea with the Spider Droid. :)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Imperial spider droid and handler
Post by: ShamanLogRay on March 17, 2013, 06:38:27 PM
I really like them! :) Great work! :)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Imperial spider droid and handler
Post by: Darth Optimus on March 18, 2013, 12:30:42 PM
The paintwork on the spiderdroid is very nice.  What head is that on the WIP reptilian Jedi?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Imperial spider droid and handler
Post by: Helix88 on March 18, 2013, 02:38:40 PM
its from hrchek kal fass or somthing likr that with added sculpt with green stuff
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Imperial spider droid and handler
Post by: Kualan on March 18, 2013, 05:40:42 PM
Sweet droid!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Imperial spider droid and handler
Post by: Helix88 on April 23, 2013, 04:12:49 PM
a long wile in the making, heres my "Mandolorian Honorbound"
Modded Quilan Voss lowerbody and legs, modded Boba Fett upperbody, Clone head. Custom helmet, belt/holster, shoulders, and softgoods. backpack off the concept girl starkiller.
tell me what you think!
(http://th09.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2013/113/5/6/mandalorian_honorbound_by_son_of_italy-d62rsck.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Mandalorian Honorbound!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on April 23, 2013, 04:43:23 PM
Anything Mando is Cool!  This is no exception!  I really dig the detail!  Keep 'em comin'!!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Mandalorian Honorbound!
Post by: Tamer on April 24, 2013, 07:31:42 AM
Looks great. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Mandalorian Honorbound!
Post by: DarthDrew on April 24, 2013, 08:36:12 AM
Really cool! The lower leg armor is really sharp, and the helmet is probably my favorite thing on this mando next to the awesome paint job.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Mandalorian Honorbound!
Post by: dr0d26 on April 24, 2013, 11:24:05 AM
Beautiful figure and love the detail. Those lower legs just stand out to me , very good choice.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Mandalorian Honorbound!
Post by: lucasclones on April 24, 2013, 01:26:39 PM
I like the leggings on this fig. Very cool!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Mandalorian Honorbound!
Post by: The Willoughbian on April 24, 2013, 01:33:32 PM
Most Excellent! That is one cool figure! I like everything about it.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Mandalorian Honorbound!
Post by: JediMerc on April 24, 2013, 01:56:35 PM
Very cool!  Love the brown color scheme; I used those Steve Rogers leg covers on a custom too.  Those are nice pieces for customizing.

Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Mandalorian Honorbound!
Post by: krztfr on April 24, 2013, 03:05:38 PM
really love the brown and helmet combo
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Mandalorian Honorbound!
Post by: darthdaddy on April 25, 2013, 07:53:40 PM
BEAUTIFUL MANDO!!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Mandalorian Honorbound!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on April 25, 2013, 09:52:48 PM
Very cool Mando! I like everything on him.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Mandalorian Honorbound!
Post by: Clonehead on April 26, 2013, 02:19:28 AM
Nice work. the helmet looks great.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Mandalorian Honorbound!
Post by: Helix88 on March 12, 2014, 05:37:42 PM
long overdue for a new custom so here she is, working on a speeder bike for her to that should be done in the next little while here.

desert ops scout trooper. crazy parts mix, not even going to try and remember, let me know what you think!
(http://th02.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2014/071/9/2/desert_scout_3_by_son_of_italy-d79yh81.jpg)
(http://th08.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2014/071/0/1/desert_scout_4_by_son_of_italy-d79yhg3.jpg)
(http://th01.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2014/071/3/b/desert_scout_1_by_son_of_italy-d79yfws.jpg)
(http://th06.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2014/071/7/1/desert_scout_2_by_son_of_italy-d79ygw0.jpg)
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Desert Ops Scout!
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on March 13, 2014, 01:47:04 PM
Wow! Just went through your thread. Very nice work! Really dig that Mando on the Dino mount! Great troopers too!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Desert Ops Scout!
Post by: Tamer on March 14, 2014, 03:10:19 AM
Hey, I was just talking about you a few weeks back. Great to see you around. Off to share your update on the front page.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Desert Ops Scout!
Post by: Clonehead on March 14, 2014, 04:54:56 AM
Nice paint on that one. Looks nice and arty.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Desert Ops Scout!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on March 14, 2014, 08:47:04 AM
So Awesome! Love the color scheme and it's a femtrooper to boot! Great work!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Desert Ops Scout!
Post by: Spookymufu on March 14, 2014, 01:44:12 PM
I like this!

But, I have a question.......I'm the type that likes to know how stuff works, like the backpack on the sandtrooper, how does it keep the trooper cool, or the snowtrooper, how does that pack keep the trooper warm, etc.......so my question is, what are the hoses for, what do they do?
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Desert Ops Scout!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on March 14, 2014, 02:43:23 PM
Awesome!  Not enough FemTroopers!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Desert Ops Scout!
Post by: Tamer on March 15, 2014, 04:57:47 AM
what are the hoses for, what do they do?

Maybe some type of active cooling system, infrared masking system, cloaking system, etc.

It will be interesting to find out.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Desert Ops Scout!
Post by: JediMerc on March 18, 2014, 06:51:46 PM
She looks great!  Nice color scheme; is that copper?  Looking forward to seeing that speeder bike!
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Desert Ops Scout!
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on March 18, 2014, 10:06:20 PM
Another fantastic figure Helix.
I like the matallic paintwork.
To use wire for the stock of the weapon is a great idea.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Desert Ops Scout!
Post by: Helix88 on August 11, 2014, 10:51:21 AM
I like this!

But, I have a question.......I'm the type that likes to know how stuff works, like the backpack on the sandtrooper, how does it keep the trooper cool, or the snowtrooper, how does that pack keep the trooper warm, etc.......so my question is, what are the hoses for, what do they do?

an active fluid exchange system for cooling in high temp environments, fluid cooled in the back unit is pumped from a reservoir in the chest-plate throughout the body-glove and back to the cooling unit, that and it was a zam wessel torso and i had to cover those holes somehow
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Desert Ops Scout!
Post by: DarthSinister on August 14, 2014, 04:19:52 PM
Desert ops Scout is outstanding! Great paint aps, a lot of detail and the color choice is tops.
Title: Re: Helix88's Customs:UPDATE! Desert Ops Scout!
Post by: krash_override on August 17, 2014, 05:39:09 PM
Great color choice on the scout!  Some really cool stuff here