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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Figures => Topic started by: Wookie-Balls on July 26, 2011, 06:09:04 AM

Title: Upgraded Hasbro 1:6 Han Solo and Luke X-Wing pilot
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 26, 2011, 06:09:04 AM
 Hello Folks

The following figs are WIPs. They represent characters that I'm running in my Star Wars RPG. They're the first custom figures I've ever attempted. Both characters are almost complete - I just need to finish work on their heads. I've tried to maintain a 'toy' feel with everyting and tried to keep as many original details as possible (inc the ship.)

  Below is the intro that I wrote for my wife's character Ulic Brightcloud...


                                                                                                 STAR WARS

                                                                          The Destiny Of Ulic Brightcloud – Episode I
                                                                                                “The curtain rises”


A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . .

It is a period of unease. Recent excesses by the Galactic Empire’s military forces have caused wide spread revulsion and dissent from members of the Senate. Several high profile military officers and politicians have defected to the rebellion.

Rumours persist of Imperial secret weapons built to crush the fledgling Rebel alliance yet the spectre of rebellion is yet to step from the shadows and life goes on as normal for most galactic citizens.

Some 17 years have passed since the end of the Clone Wars, the formation of the Empire and the destruction of the Jedi Knights. Coruscant (once the jewel in the crown of the Republic) has been renamed Imperial Center and is the seat of Emperor Palpatine. No longer the home of democracy it is now the throne world of the Empire.

Not all has changed on this opulent world, the rich still inhabit the upper levels and stratosphere scraping towers, whilst the poorer citizens occupy the lower levels. Many alien species have been forced into these areas due to the anti-alien views of the Empire. The hustle and bustle of commerce thrives down here, where a wrong turn could prove to be your last…

To the south of Collective Commerce (CoCo) Town a small herbalist shop turns a modest profit. The store is run by an old Ithorian, Kimbloar Nadowen. Nadowen has owned the store for some 30 years, shuffling about the dusty confines on his two aging cybernetic legs. Good natured and kind the Ithorian has few friends, but many repeat customers who seek his healing and herbalist knowledge to cure their ailments. Many of his customers cannot pay the price of more standard chemists and rely on the old alien to help them.

Nadowen in turn relies on his young helper, a human teenager by the name Ulic Brightcloud. Ulic was left of the door of the old Ithorian’s shop 16 years ago. Abandoned in his swaddling clothes and helpless the new born child was brought in and raised by the kindly alien.

The circumstances of the child’s abandonment are not unusual – during the Clone Wars and during the first few years of the Empire, many children were orphaned or handed to the authorities by parents who could not cope. Ulic was indeed lucky that he didn’t end up in an Imperial Work House.
 
Today is the 16th anniversary of Ulic’s ‘finding’ by the old alien – and when the youngster gets home from his chores Nadowen plans to give the boy a few gifts that he has managed to hide away over the last few months.  But work comes first and Ulic is out at the Import Bays collecting a consignment of spices from the Deep Space traders.

Over the last 16 years Ulic has grown to be a clever, kind and sensitive boy, advanced in years for his age. He is gifted with computers and greatly skilled in flying the old Airspeeder that belongs to the store.  He is also extremely streetwise for his age.  Slight of frame and topped off with a mop of dirty blond hair Ulic is as charming as he is cunning. His prize possession is a small hi tech (and illegal) slicing kit that he spent an entire year of thriftily-saved allowance on.

Ulic has few friends his own age and spends his spare time tinkering with the old airspeeder and the shop’s R5 Droid. Like all youths he dreams of travel and adventure, but he is equally aware of the “Old One” Nadowen and his parental concerns for his adopted charge.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7898c5bb.jpg)

The figure of Ulic is on the right.  I still have to work on the head, painting the Jacen one blonde. I also have to drill a small hole in the pouch to mount his (eventual) lightsaber.

The figure is a Jacen Solo (which is in turn kit bashed from a Luke Bespin) I've added the armour from a Comic Pack Palpatine clone (with the collar cut down) I've also added a clone wars Holster, vintage Cloud Car pilot comlink, electronic binos.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5a34509d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5abeeb35.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/95055081.jpg)

Also shown is "Honker" which is a repainted vintage R5D4 (my own from when I was a kid) He was yellowed and bashed to hell.  I'ver repainted and inkwashed the figure and added a custom green sticker. I'll be adding a vintage droid factory "third leg" to him in the future...


Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 26, 2011, 06:26:35 AM
The character on the left is Teeshan Randa. An ex-soldier, gun for hire and 1st mate on the Solar Eclipse. This character will be played by my best mate!

Teeshan still requires a salt and pepper hair repaint and a bionic right eye.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4a16b538.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2aea2145.jpg)

The figure is built from a Bespin luke, with the following Clonehead custom resin parts : clone backpack, 2 x ammo pouches, Fett leg armour, Kota chest armour, holster, blaster rifle and random rear pouches.

I've added Captain Rex hands, a Zev snowspeeder pilot head and chopped belt & a Rex pistol in the resin holster.

Also pictured is "Raptor One"  an adapted Imperial Shuttle Pod with increased weapon capabilities. The ISP-6 toy was pretty knackered when I got hold of it. It has been resprayed to cover the yellowing, firing cut down proton torpedos added and repro stickers. Still needs some more paint apps...
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: DocOutlands on July 26, 2011, 08:58:45 AM
That's some good-looking customs!  I like the Zev head - never picked one of him up -really not sure I ever actually saw him.

Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: Clonehead on July 26, 2011, 03:59:03 PM
Wow, those turned out nicely! I love the mix of parts.
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: darthdaddy on July 26, 2011, 04:53:14 PM
NICE JOB!!
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: Darth Optimus on July 26, 2011, 05:46:50 PM
Looks good!  Welcome to The Yards!
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: gwest on July 26, 2011, 06:13:28 PM
Nice work!

Teeshan Randa looks like Senator John Kerry!!!
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: JediMerc on July 27, 2011, 04:37:28 AM
I really like these characters!  They look gritty and real, something that I know appeals to many of us as fans of the OT. 

I'm looking forward to seeing your final updates on these guys, especially that bionic eye!
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 27, 2011, 08:50:57 AM
Hi Guys, thanks for the kind words - they're my first attempt and will look better once I've finished the heads  ;D

Doc Outlands- the Zev figure only came with the Rogue Two Snowspeeder I believe...and GWest he does look a lot like JK!!!

Thanks again for all your feedback - you certainly know how to make a newbie feel welcome!!

I'll post more as I go on... I need to find a nice articulated body for my Chiss freighter Captain, "Redo Niman"
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on July 27, 2011, 09:27:25 AM
wooooooooooooooooooa radical man excelent customs ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 27, 2011, 03:16:33 PM
I agree with Clonehead, a really great mix of parts, and a couple of really superb customs!
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 29, 2011, 09:45:33 AM
Well I'm not able to get to a hobby shop until tomorrow - so no head painting for me yet...

However I have sorted out the recipe for my  Chiss freighter captain - Redo Nimain.

1. Talon Karrde legs, holster and torso
2. Indiana Jones leather jacket and arms
3. Bespin Luke hands 
4. Thrawn head with added com-headset
5. Painted repro vintage Palace Blaster
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: Tamer on July 29, 2011, 11:02:45 AM
I haven't check in here yet and wanted to welcome you to the Yards.

That, and I think your customs are just outstanding.
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on July 30, 2011, 09:28:29 AM
Cool stuff!  Welcome to the Yards.
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: Trandoshanslaver1138 on July 30, 2011, 09:32:25 AM
you did an amazing job on these! welcome to the yards!
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: sith_fire30 on July 30, 2011, 09:45:25 PM
You do some great weathering WB!
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: Kaleb on July 31, 2011, 10:54:59 AM
The stroy and the figures are really amazing! Impresive work!
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 03, 2011, 02:28:53 AM
Guys thank you very much for the kind words - this must be the friendliest site on the web - and as someone just starting out in this hobby it's a great encouragement to carry on!

Here the parts testing pics for Redo Nimain, Captain of the freighter Solar Blade. Teeshan and he are 'adventurers for hire' who specialise in retrieving artefacts from the Old Sith Empire.

A chance encounter on Imperial Center throws them together with Ulic and his droid Honker. Little to they know that they have picked up a passenger who will lead them on some dangerous new adventures...

Redo is a work in progress - at this point I just wanted to ensure that the parts would all fit together! I've also used the Thrawn hands instead of the Bespin Luke ones, makes sense really!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/b9917100.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/06c03216.jpg)

Finally a group shot of my RPG adventurers - I'm still waiting for my GW paints to arrive so the only other work I've carried out is to add Ulic's saber hilt.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/e6a38d92.jpg)

Once my bloody paints arrive I can crack on!  ;D  This custom figure building is addictive. I now have parts ordered to make four GI Joe based Colonial Marines from the Aliens RPG that I also run!!!!!!


Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: JediMerc on August 03, 2011, 04:50:34 AM
I love seeing the progress of these figs!  As I said before, great concepts for characters...can't wait to see the final results!
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: wookielover1138 on August 03, 2011, 10:52:57 AM
Amazing WB, can't wait to see the finished product! You are right, customizing is addictive, but oh so much fun 0/
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: Tamer on August 03, 2011, 11:39:00 AM
You mean that is just a WIP? Daggone, then let me take this wip to the front page. Just awesome.
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 03, 2011, 12:58:12 PM
You mean that is just a WIP? Daggone, then let me take this wip to the front page. Just awesome.

Wow Tamer - I don't know what to say other than 'thank you' !! That's a real compliment to a newcomer like me - especially with all the other amazing talent on display from the members here!

I shall redouble my efforts!

WB
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: Tamer on August 03, 2011, 02:07:14 PM
Lets just say if this is some of you first work I can imagine what you are gonna do in your customizing career.
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 04, 2011, 03:39:05 AM
Relaxing at home this morning I decided to finish off my wife's  Jedi-to-be RPG hero...

So here is the completed Ulic Brightcloud (my first ever completed custom)  ;D

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/dbf8c9f8.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/03a43e63.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/bbd95740.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6cd8064d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/72a0a616.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/90a394be.jpg)
Title: Re: Wookie-Balls n00b custom figures (WIPs)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 04, 2011, 03:44:39 AM
After finishing the first figure I decided to crack on with Teeshan Randa - my best friend's RPG character. I've painted the figure's head, added a metallic eye patch and repainted his hair. Only other update to this final look is the macrobinos on his pack.

I don't think I have the skill at the moment to do a full Bionic eye as I initially set out to do...  :-[

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/bca9e653.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f585c042.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/a1a2246c.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/41a29706.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1aa77b9d.jpg)
Title: Re: WB's Newbie Custom Figures
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 04, 2011, 03:51:38 AM
The reason I set out to make these figures? Well I liked the idea of having a large scale figure on the table during the RPG sessions so that my players can easily visualize their characters (we also use prepainted WOTC minis for combat.)

Then it all just became too much fun and I had to do more (hence my future GI Joe / Aliens USCMC grunts for my other RPG)

Here's Ulic and Teeshan together  :D

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/87fcf713.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f205256f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f4f4763e.jpg)

Title: Re: Wooke-Balls' Newbie Custom Figures
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 04, 2011, 04:01:43 AM
And one final update for today - This one's for Tamer as a thank you for his kind encouragement!! I've almost finished my Chiss Captain Redo Nimain. I'm just waiting to paint his neck area now and he will be complete...

I've repositioned his comms set and finished painting the vintage palace blaster and inked the comms wire. Not much left to do on him now  :)  

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/91736340.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5144d73a.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/49d913ed.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f74029cb.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9e1aa15a.jpg)

I hope that I've managed to capture an OT feel with these guys - I'm looking forward to my next projects as the parts arrive (which reminds me I need to PM Clint !!!)

Cheers again

WB
Title: Re: Wooke-Balls' Newbie Custom Figures 08/04/11 Updated
Post by: hannsfartknocker on August 04, 2011, 06:25:48 AM
these are some great customs, i really like how teeshan's bionic eye came out
Title: Re: Wooke-Balls' Newbie Custom Figures 08/04/11 Updated
Post by: Kaleb on August 04, 2011, 11:12:12 AM
They are really great! Imopresive, specially Ulic!
Title: Re: Wooke-Balls' Newbie Custom Figures 08/04/11 Updated
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on August 04, 2011, 12:28:22 PM
Everything's come along great.  I can't wait to see the Chiss Captain.
Title: Re: Wooke-Balls' Newbie Custom Figures 08/04/11 Updated
Post by: DocOutlands on August 04, 2011, 07:34:53 PM
I just caught up from way back - NO WONDER there's no Zev in my box!  Ok, looks like it'll be ebay or nothing.

When I read your first mention of making a Chiss fig, my thought was "I think a Talon Carde fig would do the trick - let's see what he uses" - and POOF!  Glad to see my mental image played out right.

Truly stunning figs.  I have similar plans for a space-opera RPG I'll be running for *my* family - custom action figs for their characters and SW mini's from WOTC for combats.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Wooke-Balls' Newbie Custom Figures 08/04/11 Updated
Post by: Phatty on August 04, 2011, 07:58:22 PM
Captain Redo may be my favorite of yours yet, as his parts seem to flow SO well together!  Ulic's hair looks fantastic, you did a great job of painting it without it looking flat out yellow.  Very realistic.  Fantastic work!
Title: Re: Wooke-Balls' Newbie Custom Figures 08/04/11 Updated
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 05, 2011, 03:37:28 AM
Thanks Phatty, Doc, Jedi Minstrel, Jenn, Jedi Merc, Kaleb and HFK for your feedback! I'm glad you like the figs - I've certainly enjoyed putting them together myself!! Some of the work that you guys on here do is truly outstanding - where as I see myself more as someone who just boils and pops! However it is an addictive side to the hobby that I haven't experienced myself before. Redo Nimain is almost finished bar his neck paint and now I find myself turning to my next projects...

First off are my four Aliens Colonial Marines using GI Joe bodies. The figs will be 1x Smartgunner, 1x Demo Grunt, 1x ComTech and 1x medic.

And back to Star Wars (my first love) I'm looking at my first vehicle (A speeder based on Fritzkriegs water moccasin design) turned into an Imperial swamp speeder. I'm Also considering a repaint of a vintage Forest Ranger.

 I am also hankering to mod up a female character to go with my RPG Freighter Adventurers - any ideas on what pieces to look at?

In the meantime here's an oddity (bordering on narcissistic if you ask me!?!) I had "that's my face.com" knock up a 1/18th scale version of my head and stuck it on a couple of Imps for laughs and giggles... WB out

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9c2fa2f5.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/b58bc13c.jpg)
Title: Re: Wooke-Balls' Newbie Custom Figures 08/04/11 Updated
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on August 05, 2011, 09:40:33 AM
very interesting characters
I like all the small details and the weathering on the armor pieces
Title: Re: Wooke-Balls' Newbie Custom Figures 08/04/11 Updated
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on August 05, 2011, 11:09:01 PM
Nothing wrong with getting those heads.  I think we've all thought about it.  I know I have. 
Title: Re: Wooke-Balls' Newbie Custom Figures 08/04/11 Updated
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on August 06, 2011, 05:39:51 AM
What are you callin newbie these customs are great welcome to the yards!  ;D
Title: Re: Wooke-Balls' Newbie Custom Figures 08/04/11 Updated
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 17, 2011, 12:51:59 AM
I've had a super busy week at work and only just got home to find some of the parts for my next projects have started to arrive :D

So here's a very early look at what's next for this n00b customiser!!

My first two clones - Hammer & Smoke...

Smoke on the left is going to be built from a Gree Body, CH Commando helmet, Rex Pauldron and Joe 25th Blowtorch flame thrower. Ill be adding various other Clint greeblies to him too.

Hammer is an Ep3 clone with a marauder minigun. To him I plan to add a Cobra IG Shoulder pad and leg armour. IG backpack and ammo link and some Clint resin parts.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/550b3461.jpg)
Title: Re: Wooke-Balls' Newbie Custom Figures 08/04/11 Updated
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 17, 2011, 12:57:52 AM
Next up is "Soolin" a female gunslinger / crew member of the Solar Blade...

She is kit bashed from a Infinities Leia & Juno Eclipse. I'll be adding a repainted Joe "Agent Helix" head to finish the build.  Colour-wise I'm looking at a 'Bespin Han' sort of scheme. The lovely blaster is made by marauder. Gotta love that Helix head sculpt, so saucy!!

I'll be using the Helix body to create a female Mando later on...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0c40ccf8.jpg)
Title: Re: Wooke-Balls' Newbie Custom Figures 08/04/11 Updated
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 17, 2011, 01:24:05 AM
Ok and the last of my new projects are my Aliens RPG characters. I wanted to make some Colonial Marines to add to my "Geek Den Display."

I decided to try using GI Joes with a mix of extra parts. Marauder vests, Pulse rifles, Comms sets, knives. I'll be adding Clint's Fett leg armour.  Pouches and helmets will come from cheapo figures and I will be  scratch building other parts such as the shoulder lights.

I'll be looking at four figures to start off with, and perhaps adding another at a later date.

First off we have AJ - The ComTech. His character is played by my wife, Vicky.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4142adf5.jpg)

AJ is based on a Gung-Ho body with a Blowtorch head. The marauder vest will be modded to look more like armour in the film.

Next up is Wiley, the team Demo expert

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7ed535cc.jpg)

Wiley is a Duke body, Commander Gree head, Talon Karrde hands. Extra parts will include a backpack and demo satchel (from Indy) and the other various other Clint resin items.

The next figure is Mack - the squad Smartgunner...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/d526280a.jpg)

Mack is the least interesting build so far - that's because most of his parts haven't arrived yet! Mack will consist of a Gung-Ho figure wearing Veers armour (not the vest pictured here.)  Mack will be armed with the Joe Smartgun from an Iron Grenadier, and have all the extras such as comms, light and camera mounted to him. I'll also be adding a Clint resin holster and pistol to him.

The fourth and final figure for now is Snoop - the team Sniper

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/543fc1db.jpg)

Snoop will be made from a cheapo figure with marine armour, greeblies and helmet added. The sniper rifle will be adapted from the Leia Infinities rifle pictured.

All the marines will be painted in matching camo, and have their chest and leg armour painted up in film-style colours. Helmet cams will be modded from CW pistols, shoulder lights from the side tubes of Scorch's backpack and marauder have supplied the comms sets. I'm going to try to make the extra helmet parts from plasticard.

I know that none of my updates are that interesting at the moment - but as parts arrives these new figures will start to take shape!

All the best, WB out :D
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: wookielover1138 on August 17, 2011, 05:58:27 AM
On the contrary WB! I am quite intrigued and can't wait to see the finished figures, especially Soolin 0/
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 17, 2011, 06:21:12 AM
A little bit of time to mess around and here's what I've come up with...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9fc4086f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/fe489917.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/01c5e28b.jpg)
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: Clonehead on August 17, 2011, 05:31:27 PM
Man, WB, you have several irons in the fire............. I like the looks of that three-man "messin around" team.
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: DanOfTheDead on August 17, 2011, 09:05:56 PM
Awesome stuff all around, really looking forward to seeing how the female comes along! The Aliens figures are great too!
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: JediMerc on August 18, 2011, 03:25:20 AM
The Aliens figs look fantastic! 
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 18, 2011, 05:56:56 AM
Very cool and very well done!
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 19, 2011, 01:52:22 AM
Thanks guys :)

Each of the Aliens Marines will be eventually painted up in a camo close to that of the film. The adapted Marauder vests will be painted to look like armour and have a slightly different camo scheme (as per the film) The mando leg armour and Rex shoulder pads from Clint will be painted in a similar manner.

I'll be making the shoulder lights by adapting Scorch backpack nozzles, and the helmet camera is a cut down CW Rex pistol. The Marauder Pulse Rifles will be painted in movie colours and I'll be adding a RC backpack to the Demo trooper.

The Smartgunner will have a General Veers vest painted black, the above mentioned Mando leg armour and a custom made headset/camera. I'll be keeping the Marine style 'Cover' as it fits with my tough-as-old-boots RPG character. The Iron Grenadier smart gun is fantastic - here's a pic if you've never seen it before...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/IronGrenadier1.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/IronGrenadier2.jpg)

In the second pic you can see the leg armour, shoulder pad, ammo cans and belt on the IG that I plan to transfer to 'Hammer' my mini gun toting clone :D

More updates to follow...

WB out
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on August 19, 2011, 06:11:38 AM
Can't Wait!
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on August 19, 2011, 08:38:24 AM
wow
he looks really powerful
can't wait to see the finished figure
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on August 19, 2011, 11:35:37 AM
LOOKING AWESOME ;D
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: JediMerc on August 20, 2011, 04:44:56 AM
I have been keeping my eye out for the Grenadier fig: I love the armor---the massive pauldron is swweeeet!---and gear and would love to put it to use on my own figs!  

This guy look like he's gonna be awesome...can't wait to see the finished version!
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 22, 2011, 10:22:29 AM
Oh I forgot to post these (Due to the excitement of my new builds!)

I've finally finished Redo Nimain, the Chiss captain of the Solar Blade...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7cd767a3.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ce8df315.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f3729854.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/31ac62e0.jpg)

WB out!
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 22, 2011, 11:14:20 AM
I've also had a chance to do the repaint for my 'Soolin' head

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/b045bc8f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/bb4bdb2f.jpg)

Now I just need my spraypaints to arrive and all will be gravy!! :D

WB out...
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: Tamer on August 22, 2011, 03:30:17 PM
That is an outstanding Chiss custom. I really like it.

Daggone that facemasked trooper with the big gun looks sweet too!
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on August 23, 2011, 04:27:17 AM
radical I like the "Alien Marines" but I recently play AvP game in I hear they call "Colonial Marines" too but well it your customs you can called as you want but those are great customs really now all you need are a few Xenomorphs


"sir we have a xenomorph infestation I repeat xenomorph infestation" hahahahhahahahahahhahhaahhahaahhahahahahahhah

great job man keep it up  greeting from México ;D
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 23, 2011, 08:25:33 AM
Ah Mexico, land of some of the hottest women on the planet! :D

Yep aware that the correct name is Colonial Marines or USCMC - but some folk aren't as geeky as us!! Also the figure with the smartgun above is the actual GI Joe Iron Grenadier as a stock figure! He is a beaut tho and I almost feel guilty about cannabilising him for parts! May have to keep that awesome head for a custom bounty hunter at some point...

Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: JediMerc on August 23, 2011, 06:03:55 PM
The finished Chiss smuggler looks good! 
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 25, 2011, 06:27:18 AM
Not the best of pics but here's a parts test for my Marine Smartgunner 'Mack'

I'll actually be using one of Clint's resin versions with the bottom part cut off and painted black. The figure (including hat will be painted up in camo) I'll be adding a headset, head cam and eye piece. Converted mando leg armour and a back pack will also be added to finish him off...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/55da6ea9.jpg)
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: darthdaddy on August 25, 2011, 06:32:10 AM
Your customs are awesome!!
Title: Re: Early Colonial Marine Smartgunner parts test 25/08/11
Post by: DocOutlands on August 25, 2011, 12:41:05 PM
Lookin mighty fine as a test-fit!
Title: Re: WB's Latest n00bie builds - Very early WIPs 17/08/11
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on August 25, 2011, 04:11:15 PM
Ah Mexico, land of some of the hottest women on the planet! :D

Yep aware that the correct name is Colonial Marines or USCMC - but some folk aren't as geeky as us!! Also the figure with the smartgun above is the actual GI Joe Iron Grenadier as a stock figure! He is a beaut tho and I almost feel guilty about cannabilising him for parts! May have to keep that awesome head for a custom bounty hunter at some point...



hhaaha thanks a lot man and dont worry about the canabilising of figures yeah you can feel guilty but if you see the brigth side  :-[ :-[  even I recently  decapited a ROTS clone commander to make an a ARC Trooper "Berserker" anyway at the end the only thing that matters is make the custom and have the satisfaction of accomplishment  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Early Colonial Marine Smartgunner parts test 25/08/11
Post by: RavenEye on August 25, 2011, 04:54:31 PM
 :o Wow, I bet he talks with the cigar still in his mouth. smtie Great Job! ;)
Title: Re: Early Colonial Marine Smartgunner parts test 25/08/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 26, 2011, 07:30:31 AM
Here's a few pics of the ComTech "AJ" the marauder vest has been adapted with the vertical straps and grenades. It'll be glued onto the figure with added shoulder pads from Clint. I've added the shoulder lamp, and the motion tracker is a very early WIP :)

I still need to paint the figure/armour, finish the helmet, add a sling to the pulse rifle and add Clint's leg armour. Really like the Blowtorch head sculpt.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/b5d5f79f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/d7d81eab.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8cb015d7.jpg)

WB out!
Title: Re: Early Colonial Marine ComTech parts test 26/8/11
Post by: CloneSniper78 on August 26, 2011, 08:28:10 AM
That guy looks cool, nice job!
Title: Re: Early Colonial Marine ComTech parts test 26/8/11
Post by: RavenEye on August 26, 2011, 11:05:24 AM
 DH WOW!  DH
Title: Re: Early Colonial Marine ComTech parts test 26/8/11
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on August 26, 2011, 12:14:34 PM
awesome job!
Title: Re: Early Colonial Marine ComTech parts test 26/8/11
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on August 26, 2011, 02:03:12 PM
Thats great can't wait to see the finished product !
Title: Re: Early Colonial Marine ComTech parts test 26/8/11
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on August 26, 2011, 07:17:28 PM
WOOOOOA AWSOME MAN that is really great custom even he has his moving track lol I hope that is not detected at any Alien arround  there or Predator too  :o ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Early Colonial Marine ComTech parts test 26/8/11
Post by: Clonehead on August 26, 2011, 07:45:59 PM
Man, he looks good just like that. This fig is going to rock!
Title: Re: Early Colonial Marine ComTech parts test 26/8/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 26, 2011, 11:42:22 PM
Thanks for all of the kind words of encouragement guys!  :D

I got up this morning and thought that I'd crack on with the armour...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f9b99c42.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Marine armour 27/08/11
Post by: Tamer on August 27, 2011, 05:31:43 AM
Oh yeah, great project. On the front page.
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Marine armour 27/08/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 27, 2011, 08:19:26 AM
Hey Guys!! Wow thanks for the FP Tamer!! :D

Guess I better give you an update then! Here's AJ almost complete - just need his shoulder and leg armour from good ole Clint once he's had 5 mins of peace to make them! :D :D

This is the first real paint job I've done on a figure - it's not perfect but for a beginner I think it's ok...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/b047d84a.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/d582ea48.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/79de90ce.jpg)

Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Marine armour 27/08/11
Post by: JediMerc on August 27, 2011, 10:40:25 AM
That paint job is more than beginner-level; very nice WB!

Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Marine armour 27/08/11
Post by: kreeper2 on August 27, 2011, 11:42:28 AM
LOOKING GOOD!!!! Cant wait for the finished customs~!!!!
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Marine armour 27/08/11
Post by: Darth Optimus on August 27, 2011, 09:45:26 PM
I cannot wait to see how this turns out.  Hopefully you have some Alien figs for them to fight.  Makes me wish I'd kept mine to try something similar.  Good work!
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Marine armour 27/08/11
Post by: CloneSniper78 on August 27, 2011, 11:19:19 PM
Wow, you did more than ok. You did great.
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Marine armour 27/08/11
Post by: sith_fire30 on August 27, 2011, 11:32:58 PM
That is awesome! "State of the badass art! " :)
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Marine armour 27/08/11
Post by: Tamer on August 28, 2011, 06:00:03 AM
That is awesome! "State of the badass art! " :)

LOL. I wondered if this might get your attention. As you can see this is a line most of us sci fi folks love and it is screaming for more AFs.

I think you might be knocking your painting skills a bit, it looks fantastic to me. Look for it again on the front page.
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Marine armour 27/08/11
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on August 28, 2011, 06:17:42 AM
Absolutely awesome!
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Marine armour 27/08/11
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on August 28, 2011, 07:11:06 AM
GREAT job that camo is great!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Marine armour 27/08/11
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 28, 2011, 07:20:03 AM
WOW! This is just awesome! You have really done a great job here. The paint work is very nice as well.I love seeing you bring these characters to life!
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Marine armour 27/08/11
Post by: Tamer on August 28, 2011, 08:37:47 AM
Ok, on the fp.
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Marine armour 27/08/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 28, 2011, 10:56:10 AM
Hi guys!

Thanks yet again for your encouragement and kind feedback!! I've had a nice lazy day today - a bit of shooting in the morning, then some modelling in the afternoon!! I've prepped Mack (Smartgunner) and Wiley (Demolitions) with an basecoat and started on Macks eyepiece/camera/microphone.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/667c878b.jpg)

I've also built and painted a sniper rifle for "Snoop" the squad sniper, and started to paint the other squad weapons up too.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/fa04b61c.jpg)

In other updates I've finished "Soolin" a mysterious female gunslinger from my Star Wars RPG.
Sadly she didnt come out as well as I wanted - I had real problems getting the purple paint to adhere to her jacket!

Here she is though...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4d149060.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/49b720bf.jpg)

And here she is with the other custom figures that I put together for my RPG

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9d20be28.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1864daa1.jpg)

Thanks once again for looking,

Ray
Title: Re: Aliens Marines and SW female gunslinger updated 28/8/11
Post by: hannsfartknocker on August 28, 2011, 11:26:39 AM
awesome group, they all look sweet
Title: Re: Aliens Marines and SW female gunslinger updated 28/8/11
Post by: Mungo Baobab on August 28, 2011, 11:26:59 AM
Nice customs.
Title: Re: Aliens Marines and SW female gunslinger updated 28/8/11
Post by: Joerhyno on August 28, 2011, 12:26:13 PM
Love the Alien Marines... Check out this head for Hicks:

http://hunterartworks.ecrater.com/p/9205094/hicks

If you're up to painting heads that is, lol... keep it up, can't wait to see the team finished. You going to make an APC or something? You should get a GI Joe RHINO, a couple mods and it'd look close enough, if not, you can always scratch build it like my friend John did:

http://www.joecustoms.com/customs/customs_specific_item.php?kind=vehicle&uid=930&id=829

WIPs and up close pics of his custom team(around page 7) here:
http://www.joecustoms.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=22716&hilit=marines
Title: Re: Aliens Marines and SW female gunslinger updated 28/8/11
Post by: RavenEye on August 28, 2011, 12:45:28 PM
Wow! Those Soilders are awesome! And that crew double awesome!  ;)
Title: Re: Aliens Marines and SW female gunslinger updated 28/8/11
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on August 28, 2011, 02:17:35 PM
Fantastic!  ;D
Title: Re: Aliens Marines and SW female gunslinger updated 28/8/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 29, 2011, 08:40:09 AM
Hey Gang!

@ CloneSniper, Jedi Merc, Tamer, Keeper2, Mando1992, Mungo, HansFK, Kurga, Luke Spry, LucasClones & SithFrire30 - Thanks again for the positive comments regarding my continuing efforts – your work has inspired me to take on a project to stretch my beginners skills! :D

I know that Aliens has a soft spot in the hearts of many Sci Fi fans of my era :D :D & @Darth Optimus I’m looking out for a bug or two to add to a mini dio when I’ve finished the squad!!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/c4d26566.jpg)

@ JoerHyno – It was that very thread that inspired me to take on the Marines after my first ever SW custom figs. John’s APC is amazing and well beyond my fledgling skills. I’d love to find a Rhino, but over here in the UK Hasbro has even cackier distribution than the US!!

These figures are based on characters that I created for a family & friends RPG session that I run a couple of times a year (we use converted GW minis for gaming that my friend painted up for us.)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/99ee3114.jpg)

Ok from the left we have Wiley - the demolitions expert. Wiley still needs his leg & Shoulder armour and a modded clone commando pack. He also needs his helmet camera.

In the middle is AJ, the ComTech. Again AJ needs his leg and shoulder armour and some fine detail work on his motion tracker.
And finally on the right we have Mack the old sweat Smartgunner. Mack is mocked up with incorrect armour. He will actually have a modded General Veers vest, painted black with a chest mounted pistol added to it. Mack will also have a backpack and a head cam added.

The final squad member will be “Snoop” the time sniper – I’ll be basing him on a POC Duke, armoured and painted like the other Grunts. He will be armed with a custom sniper rifle and a M41 Pulse Rifle.

Thanks again for reading – All the best, Ray  ;D

Ps Clone Sniper - glad you like Soolin, a bit of drybrushing seemed to sort out the paint problems I initially faced :)
Title: Re: Aliens Marines and SW female gunslinger updated 28/8/11
Post by: CloneSniper78 on August 29, 2011, 09:22:51 AM
I thin Soolin looks good. Your paint issue made it look better. It looks weathered.
Title: Re: 29/08/11 Three Aliens Marines almost completed!!
Post by: JediMerc on August 29, 2011, 03:10:41 PM
These guys continue to look fantastic!  It takes a lot of patience to do a whole crew of these guys...and do them as well as you have.  Nice work!
Title: Re: 29/08/11 Three Aliens Marines almost completed!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on August 29, 2011, 07:37:46 PM
Again...these are fantastic!  Thanks for the WIP shots for those of us following @ home.  I'd totally love to do something similar...but I know it's beyond my capabilities.  Keep up the good work!  My local comic shop usually has a few Aliens figs from the 90's series (where they imagined the Aliens mixing w/ all kinds of other animals for freaky hybrids).  My personal favs were the Gorilla, Bull & Snake Aliens.
Title: Re: 29/08/11 Three Aliens Marines almost completed!!
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on August 30, 2011, 01:50:39 PM
Super cool Love these guys!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 29/08/11 Three Aliens Marines almost completed!!
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on August 30, 2011, 03:13:56 PM
hey your colonial marines are awsome they are ready for the Xenomorph action  ()rr but i thinking if you can make a female marine too? would be very cool i leave you a pic of "Tequila" a colonial marine from the new AVP game  ;D ;D ;D  i think with a ROC GI JOE scarlett "attack on the pit" lower body and a ROC GI JOE Scarlett "secret ambush" torso with added shoulders and the head well i dont know yet maybe you can discover my friend

keep up your work is excelent  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 29/08/11 Three Aliens Marines almost completed!!
Post by: RavenEye on August 30, 2011, 03:47:55 PM
Nice Job! Those Marines are awesome. Though like Mandalore_1992  said, there needs to be a woman Marine too.  ;)

Now Bring On the Alien! I want a photoshoped image of one of those suckers being Acid slobbered on by those creatures. ;D

Title: Re: 29/08/11 Three Aliens Marines almost completed!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 31, 2011, 10:34:09 AM
I'd totally love to do something similar...but I know it's beyond my capabilities.

Darth - I've been through your entire thread of work and I'm more than sure you could do a better job than me on these marines! :D

And @Mando & Orange - OK guys you've talked me into it - I'll tackle a female marine. I'll use a ROC Cover Girl as the base (but it'll be hard to track one down here in the UK.) and Mando just for you she'll be Latino. I think I shall call her Juanita "Amiga" Cortez. Sadly though work on her will depend on A) Being able to get the base figure (I have all the custom parts) and B) waiting til my vacation is over!!

Thanks for your continued interest!

Ray
Title: Re: 29/08/11 Three Aliens Marines almost completed!!
Post by: RavenEye on August 31, 2011, 01:19:26 PM
 ;D Yes, yes, yesssssssssss! Can't wait to see Juanita.
Title: Re: 29/08/11 Three Aliens Marines almost completed!!
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on August 31, 2011, 02:49:46 PM
wooooa you're so kind thanks a lot body I can't wait to see "Juanita"  but also you can put her "Rosita" more likeable name hahahahahaha ;D ;D ;D ;D and I don't know what to say I feel honored thank you very much and don't to worry maybe there is a ROC cover girl arround there you will find her :D I'm sure 

keep up amigo and thanks again   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Pablo
Title: Re: 29/08/11 Three Aliens Marines almost completed!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on September 02, 2011, 03:50:54 PM
Wookie-Balls...thanks for the compliment.  Also, WOO-HOO on the female Marine!  I was just gonna suggest one!  She's gotta have a smart gun in honor of badass Ramirez from the second Alien movie.
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Marine armour 27/08/11
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on September 02, 2011, 05:55:20 PM
Hi guys!

Thanks yet again for your encouragement and kind feedback!! I've had a nice lazy day today - a bit of shooting in the morning, then some modelling in the afternoon!! I've prepped Mack (Smartgunner) and Wiley (Demolitions) with an basecoat and started on Macks eyepiece/camera/microphone.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/667c878b.jpg)

I've also built and painted a sniper rifle for "Snoop" the squad sniper, and started to paint the other squad weapons up too.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/fa04b61c.jpg)

In other updates I've finished "Soolin" a mysterious female gunslinger from my Star Wars RPG.
Sadly she didnt come out as well as I wanted - I had real problems getting the purple paint to adhere to her jacket!

Here she is though...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4d149060.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/49b720bf.jpg)

And here she is with the other custom figures that I put together for my RPG

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9d20be28.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1864daa1.jpg)

Thanks once again for looking,

Ray

Hey, she came out fine.  The purple looks cool.
Title: Re: 29/08/11 Three Aliens Marines almost completed!!
Post by: Clonehead on September 02, 2011, 07:01:41 PM
Ray,
I got your parts shipped out today. I believe I threw in 9-10 freebies.
Title: Re: 29/08/11 Three Aliens Marines almost completed!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 03, 2011, 12:51:56 AM
@ JM - thanks buddy - I was a bit worried during the painting tbh, but I'm quite happy with her now! :)

@ Clint - heck yeah!! I can't wait matey! I can move to the next stage of my customs when the parts arrive & many thanks for the freebies too!!! :) :) :)
Title: Re: 29/08/11 Three Aliens Marines almost completed!!
Post by: Tamer on September 03, 2011, 05:25:26 AM
I just love the thought of having an Aliens line up. WIP back on the front page.
Title: Re: 29/08/11 Three Aliens Marines almost completed!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 03, 2011, 10:59:19 AM
@ Tamer - Thanks again for the FP :) :) Every time you do that I feel The urge to whack in an update!!

OK here's a sneak peek of what I've been up to today - For all the female Colonial Marine fans out there - I give you Juanita  Cortez, known to the squad as "Amiga"

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/98219bcc.jpg)

and the Squad sniper - a quiet Texan who goes by the nick name , "Snoop"

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/fdfdd83e.jpg)

Both are early WIPs and are missing armour parts, shoulder lamps, Snoop's headset etc, etc... And now Clint's awesome custom parts are on their way to the UK - hopefully all five marines will be finished soon!!

Thanks for all the support guys - Best wishes

Ray
Title: Re: 03/09/2011 Female Aliens Marine & Marine Sniper - early WIPs
Post by: RavenEye on September 03, 2011, 11:56:22 AM
 :o Wow she looks awesome!  ;D
And so does Snoop. ;)
Title: Re: 03/09/2011 Female Aliens Marine & Marine Sniper - early WIPs
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on September 03, 2011, 03:56:00 PM
wooooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaa I love Juanita she's wonderful I think I'm in love  ;D ;D ;D  the sniper great too  R A D I C A L  man, your work it's totally AWESOME
Title: Re: Female Aliens Colonial Marine & USCMC Sniper - early WIPs 03/9/11
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on September 03, 2011, 04:51:19 PM
Oh wow that maruaders pulse lools most impressive just fanatsic i need to whack in an update in my page too!s
Title: Re: Female Aliens Colonial Marine & USCMC Sniper - early WIPs 03/9/11
Post by: DanOfTheDead on September 03, 2011, 05:24:35 PM
Just... WOW. Those are great. Love those Marines!
Title: Re: Female Aliens Colonial Marine & USCMC Sniper - early WIPs 03/9/11
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 03, 2011, 11:12:39 PM
I love chicks with guns, lol. It goes without saying I love snipers too. Nice paint apps.
Title: Re: Female Aliens Colonial Marine & USCMC Sniper - early WIPs 03/9/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 04, 2011, 02:07:17 AM
Hey guys glad you like the update!!

@OP, Dan, CloneSniper, thanks for the kind words lads! Looking forward to finishing these off when the final parts arrive, then I can get on with some SW customs again!!!!!  ;D

@ LucasClones really impressed with all the Marauder parts I've used in these figures they include

1. Vests
2. Headsets
3. Pulse Rifles
4. Knives

and the Marauder DL44 is lovely too - I may make another order soon!!

@ Pablo - Many thanks my friend!  ;D If it hadn't been for you and OP then I wouldn't have made a female marine!! Glad you like her. Watching a few Xeno figures on Ebay too. Hopefully will get the figures and a small dio done before I go on leave  ;D

All the best,

Ray
Title: Re: Female Aliens Colonial Marine & USCMC Sniper - early WIPs 03/9/11
Post by: Tamer on September 04, 2011, 04:44:43 AM
Wow, now a female Marine. Back on the fp.
Title: Re: Female Aliens Colonial Marine & USCMC Sniper - early WIPs 03/9/11
Post by: wraithnine on September 04, 2011, 05:42:52 AM
i only have one  thing to say   "Game over man! ,Game over!!!  "
Title: Re: Female Aliens Colonial Marine & USCMC Sniper - early WIPs 03/9/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 04, 2011, 07:03:11 AM
@ Wraithnine  ;D awesome re the quote! Looks like there's a few of us Aliens fans dotted around the Yards!!

@ Tamer, cheers yet again for the FP mention!

Just painting up the last two pulse rifles - and then I have to wait for parts - but in the meantime I'll need something else to keep me occupied and as this is a SW forum...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/bf9f3005.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/e4bdc78f.jpg)

Dash was always my favourite EU character - I'm going to enjoy this build!!
Title: Re: Female Aliens Colonial Marine & USCMC Sniper - early WIPs 03/9/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 04, 2011, 07:41:21 AM
And here's an almost finished group shot of my Colonial Marine squad. Once the final parts have arrived I'll update the thread with the finished pictures and hopefully a small dio!

Cheers

Ray

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/b0a4476c.jpg)
Title: Re: Almost completed Aliens Colonial Marines and new SW project!! 04/09/11
Post by: Darth Optimus on September 04, 2011, 08:04:08 AM
Dash Rendar!  Awesome!  I LOVE the Marine squad...cannot wait to see them lay the hurt on some bugs!
Title: Re: Almost completed Aliens Colonial Marines and new SW project!! 04/09/11
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on September 04, 2011, 10:08:57 AM
wooooo AWESOME ready for the fight that Dash Rendar and the Colonial Marines Squad too can´t wait to see your dio my friend  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Almost completed Aliens Colonial Marines and new SW project!! 04/09/11
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 04, 2011, 06:07:32 PM
Love the latest 2 figures and Dash is looking good also.
Title: Re: Almost completed Aliens Colonial Marines and new SW project!! 04/09/11
Post by: sith_fire30 on September 04, 2011, 10:24:34 PM
Those Marines ROCK!!! I'm a HUGE Alien(s) fan - Very excited to see the final completed images!
Title: Re: Almost completed Aliens Colonial Marines and new SW project!! 04/09/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 09, 2011, 05:43:28 AM
Hey SithFire, I can't wait to see your 'proper' custom aliens figures they'll be a league or two above my efforts!

Final armour parts should be here any day now! In the mean time I've picked up a 'bug' ;D

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5b70833c.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ee2b28f0.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/c5c4297c.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/120a5de8.jpg)

Regards

WB
Title: Re: 9/9/11 WIP Aliens Colonial Marines with added bug!! updated
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on September 09, 2011, 09:46:20 AM
great pics looks awesome ;D
Title: Re: 9/9/11 WIP Aliens Colonial Marines with added bug!! updated
Post by: RavenEye on September 09, 2011, 11:15:40 AM
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/c5c4297c.jpg)
"Get away from her!"-Ripley quote. Hehe, that's what I thought when I saw the bug attack Juanita.

Excellent photo skills by the way.
Title: Re: 9/9/11 WIP Aliens Colonial Marines with added bug!! updated
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on September 09, 2011, 05:52:07 PM
noooooo Juanita nooooooooooooo   :'( :'( :'( :'(  hahahahhhahaahaha it's ok she knows the risks of this job hahahahahahahah great work Ray
Title: Re: 9/9/11 WIP Aliens Colonial Marines with added bug!! updated
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on September 10, 2011, 05:20:31 AM
WOW LOOGAT THOSE PICS those are fantastic!
Title: Re: 9/9/11 WIP Aliens Colonial Marines with added bug!! updated
Post by: DocOutlands on September 10, 2011, 05:27:32 AM
Just freekin AWESOME work!  Love watching these Marines come together,
Title: Re: 9/9/11 WIP Aliens Colonial Marines with added bug!! updated
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 10, 2011, 05:32:17 AM
Really cool pics man! Love this thread!
Title: Re: 9/9/11 WIP Aliens Colonial Marines with added bug!! updated
Post by: Psyclone on September 10, 2011, 07:17:17 AM
Those Marines are lookin good!
Title: Re: 9/9/11 WIP Aliens Colonial Marines with added bug!! updated
Post by: Tamer on September 12, 2011, 03:02:54 AM
Very nice. Love the night shots. On the front page.
Title: Re: 9/9/11 WIP Aliens Colonial Marines with added bug!! updated
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 12, 2011, 05:27:44 PM
Awesome pics! I love these customs.
Title: Re: 9/9/11 WIP Aliens Colonial Marines with added bug!! updated
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 13, 2011, 02:51:42 AM
Hey guys!

Glad you like the pics ;D and thanks to Clint my final parts have arrived!! Over the next few days I'll finish the Colonial Marines and update this page with the results!!

Then I can get back to some SW customs, I have five planned - Dash Rendar, my first two Clones, a western influenced 'Cow Boy' spacer and a female bounty hunter!!

WB out!!
Title: Re: 9/9/11 WIP Aliens Colonial Marines with added bug!! updated
Post by: Clonehead on September 13, 2011, 03:57:41 AM
Your more than welcome, my friend. Now, bring on them marines.
Title: Re: 9/9/11 WIP Aliens Colonial Marines with added bug!! updated
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 14, 2011, 02:57:05 AM
Well I'm almost done! A couple of shoulder lamps and some paint touch ups and my squad will be ready for action!!


(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9ac73bb2.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/facb3876.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0d57619b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f2a1e7c7.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/23b047d5.jpg)

This update included the head cams, shoulder armour and leg armour - now they are starting to look a bit better!! ;D

Cheers again

Ray
Title: Re: 14/9/11 Aliens Colonial Marines 99% complete!!!
Post by: Clonehead on September 14, 2011, 03:07:46 AM
Nice work, Ray. Those leg armor and shoulder pad additions sure look good on em.
Title: Re: 9/9/11 WIP Aliens Colonial Marines with added bug!! updated
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on September 14, 2011, 04:54:04 AM
wooooooooa Ray that's AWESOME AMANZING INCREDIBLE words aren't enough ,definitly customizing it's 50% art and 50% hobbie but those marines are 100% art, great work my friend can´t wait to see more customs from you  ;D have a nice day
Title: Re: 14/9/11 Aliens Colonial Marines 99% complete!!!
Post by: Kaleb on September 14, 2011, 07:50:55 AM
They are really amazing!  I wish i had the time, pieces and talent to do that =) Congratulations!
Title: Re: 14/9/11 Aliens Colonial Marines 99% complete!!!
Post by: RavenEye on September 14, 2011, 12:51:21 PM
Dang, funny how small changes make a whole lot of difference. Nice Job!
Title: Re: 14/9/11 Aliens Colonial Marines 99% complete!!!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on September 14, 2011, 08:07:56 PM
awesome job loos sweet!!!!
Title: Re: 14/9/11 Aliens Colonial Marines 99% complete!!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on September 25, 2011, 09:31:45 AM
Holy <expletive deleted>!!!  These are freaking amazing.  Quick!  Start mass-producing these so we all can have a set!
Title: Re: 14/9/11 Aliens Colonial Marines 99% complete!!!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on September 27, 2011, 05:54:55 AM
Awesome!
Title: Re: 14/9/11 Aliens Colonial Marines 99% complete!!!
Post by: Rogue82 on October 09, 2011, 01:24:19 PM
Awesome work. Fantastic figures
Title: Re: 14/9/11 Aliens Colonial Marines 99% complete!!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 19, 2011, 04:21:29 AM
Hey gang!!

Thanks for the continued kind words - I've just come back from a months vacation in Australia hence the lack of any updates!

I will however be snapping some pics of the finished marines in the next few days (If I can knock up a sort of dio!) In the mean time here's a new figure. I've built her over the last two days in an effort to cure my jet lag!!  ;D

She is another character who will appear in my RPG. Her name is  "Tunaka Shaal" a Teenage Journeyman Protector in-training.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/b2ac8994.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/d190d526.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/35eb3b18.jpg)

And here she is with her ship, "The Angry Jawa."

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/798ab60c.jpg)

The base figure is a Dragon Ball Z "Bulma" that I picked up in a discount store for about $3 - I liked the head sculpt so much that I bought a second figure for a later project. The armour and pouches are Clint's resin work, softened and remoulded to fit her smaller frame. The blaster is a vintage repro. The pack is from an animated debut Boba.

This is the first Mando AND first painted SW helmet that I've tried!!

All the best!

Ray
Title: Re: My First Mando - a new SW custom
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 19, 2011, 05:04:58 AM
You have done an escelent job of "hiding" that figure behind her armor, pouches and gear! She looks great but I have one suggestion. You should cut off the tabs on the side of the leg armor and glue them on. They look a bit big for those small legs. Just one small thing I think would improve your figure but don't get me wrong I really like her! Female mando's are so hot right now! Great work!
Title: Re: My First Mando - a new SW custom
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 19, 2011, 05:14:31 AM
Hey LS

Thanks for the tips - I will take you up on them!

Removing the tabs is something I considered (I did it with the same pieces on my Colonial Marines.) But for some reason didn't get round to it with this figure - it must be the jet lag!!!  ;D

Cheers again

Ray
Title: Re: My First Mando - a new SW custom
Post by: Mungo Baobab on October 19, 2011, 06:42:27 AM
Love the marines. Great job.
Title: Re: My First Mando - a new SW custom
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on October 19, 2011, 01:02:07 PM
Ray, I need at least one of these Bulma heads.
How can I twist your arm to make you help me get one?
Title: Re: My First Mando - a new SW custom
Post by: RavenEye on October 19, 2011, 02:38:50 PM
Oooooh, I like her!!!
Title: Re: My First Mando - a new SW custom
Post by: JediMerc on October 20, 2011, 02:16:46 PM
She looks great!  I love the extra belt pouches and holster you added.  but her ship has gotta take the cake!  I just love the "Angry Jawa"; I can't even remember the last time I saw one those ships!
Title: Re: My First Mando - a new SW custom
Post by: Mungo Baobab on October 20, 2011, 07:36:40 PM
Good job on the Fema-Mando.
Title: Re: My First Mando - a new SW custom
Post by: Darth Optimus on October 22, 2011, 07:43:20 PM
"Is this gonna be a stand-up fight, sir, or just another bug hunt?"  Private William Hudson.

Dude, your Colonial Marines and a marathon of all four Alien movies have me stoked to try my hand at a squad of "bug hunters".  I hope you don't mind...I won't be copying your work, but I am definetly inspired by it.
Title: Re: My First Mando - a new SW custom
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 23, 2011, 03:41:04 AM
DO - Go for it matey! I loved your Dinobot Mando (I'm a big Gen1 fan myself!) I can't wait to see what your talents produce!  ;D

Here's my completed USCMC photoshoot - thanks for all your support and encouragement guys. Any questions on parts etc - fire away :D

Rergards

WB

AJ - The Squad ComTech
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/d004a098.jpg)

Wiley - The Squad Demo Expert
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/827c6cbf.jpg)

Mack - The Squad Smartgunner
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5ac12eb2.jpg)

Snoop - The Squad Sniper
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/96a52761.jpg)

Amiga - USCMC Grunt
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6861e1bf.jpg)

Title: Re: UPDATED - Aliens USCMC - FINISHED pics from page 10 (23/10/11)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 23, 2011, 03:45:14 AM
"They cut the power!!!!"

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f613c15d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/41ff9f0c.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/de80ddaf.jpg)
Title: Re: UPDATED - Aliens USCMC - FINISHED pics from page 10 (23/10/11)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 23, 2011, 03:48:05 AM
Some edited pics...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/618e97ae.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/97c2669c.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/e304752c.jpg)
Title: Re: UPDATED - Aliens USCMC - FINISHED pics from page 10 (23/10/11)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 23, 2011, 03:50:40 AM
"Switch to Infrared people..."

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/71ff0284.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/b0b6fda9.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/88e5031a.jpg)
Title: Re: UPDATED - Aliens USCMC - FINISHED pics from page 10 (23/10/11)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 23, 2011, 03:53:44 AM
And here's a last few unedited pics that I have to share. :D

Thanks again for sticking with me throughout the building of these guys!

Best Wishes

Ray

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/94c5cc77.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f310390e.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5a6cb5bb.jpg)
Title: Re: UPDATED - Aliens USCMC - FINISHED pics from page 10 (23/10/11)
Post by: wraithnine on October 23, 2011, 04:51:45 AM
Game Over man !   ...GAMER OVER!
Title: Re: UPDATED - Aliens USCMC - FINISHED pics from page 10 (23/10/11)
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 23, 2011, 06:41:41 AM
WOW! They really look great! Love all those pics!
Title: Re: UPDATED - Aliens USCMC - FINISHED pics from page 10 (23/10/11)
Post by: Darth Optimus on October 23, 2011, 11:40:25 AM
"What do you mean "they" cut the power?  How could they cut the power, man...they're animals!"  Pvt. Hudson, USCMC.

I cannot say it enough...these are amazing.  I love the fact that another awesome sci-fi series is getting some love.  We need someone to do up a full-on Alien/Predator/USCMC dio and do it quick!

I got a trio of bodies today to start my set, cannot wait to start adding greeblies!  Again, thanks for the inspiration.
Title: Re: UPDATED - Aliens USCMC - FINISHED pics from page 10 (23/10/11)
Post by: Clonehead on October 23, 2011, 12:52:15 PM
These are so awesome, man! They turned out wonderfully.
Title: Re: UPDATED - Aliens USCMC - FINISHED pics from page 10 (23/10/11)
Post by: Mungo Baobab on October 24, 2011, 03:53:32 PM
That looks good. Turned out well.
Title: Re: UPDATED - Aliens USCMC - FINISHED pics from page 10 (23/10/11)
Post by: RavenEye on October 25, 2011, 01:16:42 PM
Awesome!!!  ;D
Title: Re: UPDATED - Aliens USCMC - FINISHED pics from page 10 (23/10/11)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 03, 2011, 08:12:17 AM
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1ed79544.jpg)

This is my latest custom...She is a Jedi Bendu of the 349th Infantry.

Her name is Jenna Brightcloud - she is the mother of my RPG character Ulic.

The figure is made from a Jana Solo, with cartoon CW Rex legs and fore arms. The head is from a GI Joe Cover Girl with random saber and hands from my bits box!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/d4d4e502.jpg)
Title: Re: NEW for 4/11/11 Female Clone Wars Jedi (realistic style)
Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 03, 2011, 10:20:12 AM
Nice Jedi.
Title: Re: NEW for 4/11/11 Female Clone Wars Jedi (realistic style)
Post by: Tamer on November 03, 2011, 10:41:33 AM
Wow, great update. Taking it to the front page.

I like the female Jedi, but daggone those Aliens Marines are sweet.
Title: Re: NEW for 4/11/11 Female Clone Wars Jedi (realistic style)
Post by: sith_fire30 on November 03, 2011, 05:53:00 PM
The lady jedi Jenna is awesome! I like you were able to use the clone wars clone legs for a female figure - others can simply be too chunky. Can't get over the work you have done on the Colonial Marines...WOW!
Title: Re: NEW for 4/11/11 Female Clone Wars Jedi (realistic style)
Post by: JediMindtrix on November 03, 2011, 06:25:29 PM
love her!!!  ;D
Title: Re: NEW for 4/11/11 Female Clone Wars Jedi (realistic style)
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 04, 2011, 03:56:46 AM
Great looking figure! Love that Jana torso with the CW limbs. Very nice work!
Title: Re: NEW for 4/11/11 Female Clone Wars Jedi (realistic style)
Post by: Clonehead on November 04, 2011, 04:46:50 AM
Looking good, wb!
Title: Re: NEW for 4/11/11 Female Clone Wars Jedi (realistic style)
Post by: CloneSniper78 on November 04, 2011, 10:12:15 PM
Nice mix of parts! She came out great.
Title: Re: NEW for 4/11/11 Female Clone Wars Jedi (realistic style)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 06, 2011, 10:45:56 AM
Hey guys!

Thanks for all the kind feedback - it really means a lot as you guys are far more talented than a tinkerer like me!

I'm glad you like Jenna too - I found a AOTC gunship and some Phase One troopers in my loft - I was planning on selling them, but think I'm going to paint them up as a unit instead!! Next up will be two more part  armoured Jedi, then I'm going to tackle my squad of Clones!

Catch you soon!

Ray
Title: Re: NEW for 4/11/11 Female Clone Wars Jedi (realistic style)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 08, 2011, 07:42:37 AM
Had a fruitful morning off doing some batch customising / painting!! Here's the start of my 349th Infantry...

You've already met Jenna

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4159a971.jpg)

Here's her partner and secret father of Ulic. General Taay-Lorr

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/18cf56be.jpg)

Jedi Bendu Dana Shaan

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/27efadaf.jpg)

Clone Trooper Rattler

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/519b76b9.jpg)

And Clone Captain Tarrant

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/72301410.jpg)

Hope you like them!!

Ray
Title: Re: NEW for 8/11/11 more Clone Wars Jedi and my first Clones! (realistic style)
Post by: JediMindtrix on November 08, 2011, 08:03:32 AM
great job on all of them!!!I love seeing new customs. ;D twi'lek Jedi is really cool  8)
Title: Re: NEW for 8/11/11 more Clone Wars Jedi and my first Clones! (realistic style)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 08, 2011, 08:06:51 AM
Thanks man!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/25ebde30.jpg)

There's a group shot! They are all still WIPs needing some paint final touches!
Title: Re: NEW for 8/11/11 more Clone Wars Jedi and my first Clones! (realistic style)
Post by: Tamer on November 08, 2011, 08:33:31 AM
Very nice, on the front page yet again.
Title: Re: NEW for 8/11/11 more Clone Wars Jedi and my first Clones! (realistic style)
Post by: JediMindtrix on November 08, 2011, 09:26:14 AM
Nice group shot,they really all came together well.looks like a great squad.  :D
Title: Re: NEW for 8/11/11 more Clone Wars Jedi and my first Clones! (realistic style)
Post by: clone10 on November 08, 2011, 03:08:35 PM
Awesome :o ()rr
Title: Re: NEW for 8/11/11 more Clone Wars Jedi and my first Clones! (realistic style)
Post by: ghostskull18 on November 08, 2011, 03:14:02 PM
Awesome customs! , i really like the old dude, what parts did you use?  ;D
Title: Re: NEW for 8/11/11 more Clone Wars Jedi and my first Clones! (realistic style)
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 08, 2011, 06:30:11 PM
That is a great looking squad!
Title: Re: NEW for 8/11/11 more Clone Wars Jedi and my first Clones! (realistic style)
Post by: CaptainLux on November 08, 2011, 08:13:48 PM
Great job on these ones, nice troopers and jedi´s!
Title: Re: NEW for 8/11/11 more Clone Wars Jedi and my first Clones! (realistic style)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 09, 2011, 02:08:17 AM
Hi All !!

Glad you like them - Like I said earlier it's the first time I've made any CW figures! I've got a few more to add inc an ARC Trooper, Clone Comms Trooper  and another grunt. Then I'm going to tackle a gunship for them all :D :D

Ghost the older Jedi General is made from a AOTC super articulated clone (forearms and lower legs) Kyle Katarn head (repainted) and the body and upper limbs is from a Nikto Jedi VTC Fi-Ek Sirch.

My upcoming ARC will be made from AOTC super articulated clone body, Boba Fett foreams, ARC Kama, Blaster, paldron, viewfinder and Galactic Marine lower legs.

The RTO will be made from ROTS Gree body, AOTC super articulated lower arms/legs/helmet, Dash Rendar SOTE backpack and some greeblies!

Cheers again

Ray
Title: Re: NEW for 8/11/11 more Clone Wars Jedi and my first Clones! (realistic style)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 09, 2011, 08:54:33 AM
Here's a peak at DropZone and Jammer my next two WIPs! The still need a few parts before I can really start on them...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1c6b58cb.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ad997e48.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f5a27b60.jpg)

See you soon!

WB

Title: Re: NEW for 8/11/11 more Clone Wars Jedi and my first Clones! (realistic style)
Post by: DocOutlands on November 09, 2011, 09:25:36 AM
Looking good!  I like the parts-mixes you've pulled together.
Title: Re: NEW for 8/11/11 more Clone Wars Jedi and my first Clones! (realistic style)
Post by: darthdaddy on November 09, 2011, 12:07:19 PM
Very cool custoMs.  The Twi'lek looks killer!
Title: Re: NEW for 8/11/11 more Clone Wars Jedi and my first Clones! (realistic style)
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on November 11, 2011, 12:14:59 AM
Great figures, indeed.
I especially dig the Jedi and Capt. Tarrant. The ARC Trooper looks very promising, too!
Title: Re: NEW for 8/11/11 more Clone Wars Jedi and my first Clones! (realistic style)
Post by: RavenEye on November 11, 2011, 03:40:03 PM
Like the Green Squad, can't wait to see the wips finished!
Title: A famous Smuggler - No not that one!! New on 12/11/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 12, 2011, 05:40:01 AM
Here's what's currently on my work bench whilst waiting on the parts for my last 349th Clones!!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/21f01251.jpg)

I loved the whole SOTE multimedia project when it was released. In fact I bought an N64 just to play the game!! I really dug the character of Dash Rendar too. I still have a carded figure and my outrider in my den. However nowadays the figures are very POTF2 chunky. I can't see Hasbro being in a rush to give us new versions of these characters so I thought blow it - I'll do my own!

From the original Dash I've kept only his head and upper torso! The arms and lower torso are from a 25th GI Joe Blowtorch. The legs are from a 25th Barbecue. Shoulder armour is by Clint and the blaster is from Marauder Inc.

He still needs a drop of dry brushing - hope you like him as much ;D as I do!!
Title: Re: A famous Smuggler - No not that one!! New on 12/11/11
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 12, 2011, 06:31:52 AM
Yes, I like him a lot! Very nice work!
Title: Re: A famous Smuggler - No not that one!! New on 12/11/11
Post by: DocOutlands on November 12, 2011, 07:06:56 AM
Fabulous work!
Title: Re: A famous Smuggler - No not that one!! New on 12/11/11
Post by: JediMindtrix on November 12, 2011, 08:05:39 AM
what a great looking custom.
Title: Re: A famous Smuggler - No not that one!! New on 12/11/11
Post by: CaptainLux on November 12, 2011, 04:02:04 PM
Nice job on That!
Title: Re: A famous Smuggler - No not that one!! New on 12/11/11
Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 12, 2011, 09:21:52 PM
The EU is full of figures that would be awesome. Well done on Dash Rendar.
Title: Re: A famous Smuggler - No not that one!! New on 12/11/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 13, 2011, 06:59:56 AM
Thanks for the kind words guys - glad you like him too. There was a couple of points where I thought I messed him up for good! Below are a couple of pics of the finished figure.

Thanks again

Ray

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/43f6bc70.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/87986f8d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2e36caad.jpg)

Title: Re: A famous Smuggler - No not that one!! New on 12/11/11
Post by: JediMindtrix on November 13, 2011, 08:00:55 AM
your dash really looks 10x better then the original figure,good comparison shot,and that ship suits him nicely.
Title: Re: A famous Smuggler - No not that one!! New on 12/11/11
Post by: Tamer on November 13, 2011, 08:56:03 AM
Looks fantastico to me, on the front page.
Title: Re: A famous Smuggler - No not that one!! New on 12/11/11
Post by: Darth Optimus on November 14, 2011, 12:29:37 AM
That Dash revamp is AWESOME!
Title: Re: A famous Smuggler - No not that one!! New on 12/11/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 14, 2011, 01:35:36 AM
Thanks JMT, Tamer and DO! I don't know why - but I've always really liked the character of Dash - I'd love Hasbro to give us a new version! I'm
Toying with the idea of redoing the Coruscant Guard Luke as well... I'll just have to wait and see what parts turn up next!

Thanks again,

Ray
Title: Re: A famous Smuggler - No not that one!! New on 12/11/11
Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 14, 2011, 02:21:37 PM
HUGE improvement. Again, great job.
Title: Re: A famous Smuggler - No not that one!! New on 12/11/11
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on November 14, 2011, 09:22:29 PM
Stellar work WBs! Really looks like Dash has been hitting the Muscle Milk haha. He looks jacked! I would snatch this up in a second if Hasbro packed it and pegged it :)
Title: Re: A famous Smuggler - No not that one!! New on 12/11/11
Post by: JediMerc on November 15, 2011, 08:32:50 PM
Really nice work on dash; absolutely one of my favorite smuggler/merc characters from SW.  I love seeing the Outrider in there as well; it's been a loooonnggg time since I saw one of those!

Terrific job!
Title: Re: A famous Smuggler - No not that one!! New on 12/11/11
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on November 15, 2011, 10:16:31 PM
That is awesome...makes me want to start doing customs again.
Title: Re: A famous Smuggler - No not that one!! New on 12/11/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 20, 2011, 10:57:38 AM
Hey all,

Thanks for the really kind words about my custom Dash - you guys really know how to boost the confidence of a fellow customiser!!

Here's a quickie-custom carrying on with my Shadows Of The Empire fetish!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1911d22d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/b6e45dbc.jpg)

This Luke is made from a TVC Endor capture bodyand saber. TVC Bespin Head, blaster and belt. Comchip Han vest and random hands!

He is based on Luke's outfit from the cover of the novel - a figure that I've always wanted Hasbro to produce... Here he is with his 'minder'

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3278142f.jpg)

I'm planning on doing a Leebo, Swoop and Luke in Coruscant Guard Armour too...

WB out!
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - a new Luke custom 20/11/11
Post by: hannsfartknocker on November 20, 2011, 11:23:06 AM
really nice, the jacket looks sweet, great job
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - a new Luke custom 20/11/11
Post by: CaptainLux on November 20, 2011, 12:28:10 PM
Nice luke, great job!
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - a new Luke custom 20/11/11
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on November 20, 2011, 02:00:17 PM
A quickie but a goodie! Awesome!
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - a new Luke custom 20/11/11
Post by: RavenEye on November 20, 2011, 02:30:22 PM
^ You said it AFE. Yes a great custom.
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - a new Luke custom 20/11/11
Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 20, 2011, 03:18:44 PM
That is one great custom. I always felt this was a custom Hasbro missed out on.
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - a new Luke custom 20/11/11
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 21, 2011, 04:45:58 AM
I agree Mungo and great looking custom WB!
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - a new Luke custom 20/11/11
Post by: Phatty on November 21, 2011, 08:49:22 AM
He looks very good, great use of colors and weathering.  On the front page!
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - a new Luke custom 20/11/11
Post by: CloneSniper78 on November 21, 2011, 09:15:48 AM
Luke is one of my favorite characters. Great custom!!! Thanks for the recipe.  ;)
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - a new Luke custom 20/11/11
Post by: Silver Rider38 on November 21, 2011, 10:47:50 AM
Really sweet customs! Giving me nostalgia for the SOTE Nintendo 64 game  :'(  :)
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - a new Luke custom 20/11/11
Post by: flaccideagle on November 21, 2011, 11:29:37 AM
really great job, and a look that Hasbro hasn't done before...
AWESOME stuff there!
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - a new Luke custom 20/11/11
Post by: JediMerc on November 21, 2011, 03:35:03 PM
As soon as I saw this on the fp, I knew I'd have to copy your recipe for my new updated SOTE Luke!

My old one was a mixture of the old Death Star trooper's legs with some assorted Luke parts.  The pieces I used never seemed "right" to me, but now with the updated Jedi Luke body, I'm going to give this one another shot. 

Thanks for the inspiration!
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - a new Luke custom 20/11/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 22, 2011, 10:32:25 AM
Wow thanks lads! Esp Phatty for the FP  ;D

Looking forward to seeing some more versions of this Luke from you guys!! As I've said many times Luke has always been my favourite character right back since 77!

I've decided that as well as a Coruscant SOTE Luke I'm going to carry on and do Leebo, Swoop with bandit and Chewie as Snoova (this one will stretch my basic skills!!) 

Cheers again,

Ray
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - a new Luke custom 20/11/11
Post by: Darth Optimus on November 23, 2011, 06:38:22 PM
It's awesome to see SOTE gettin' some love.  I'd like to see that Leebo, Snoova and how's about a Guri?
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - a new Luke custom 20/11/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 24, 2011, 02:39:22 PM
Guri sounds like a possibility DO! Here's the parts fitting test for my Luke Skywalker in Coruscant Imperial Guard Armour! It's obviously a very early WIP :D

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/abff1ba0.jpg)

WB out!
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - Coruscant Luke custom 24/11/11 WIP
Post by: Darth Optimus on November 24, 2011, 02:52:27 PM
That SOTE Coruscant Guard (or whatever it is actually called) has always been a favorite.  I've got two in my parts bin.  I cannot wait to see your update.
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - Coruscant Luke custom 24/11/11 WIP
Post by: JediMindtrix on November 24, 2011, 03:34:00 PM
those are both very awesome luke customs,and the WIP is coming along nicely,can't wait to see that him finished.I should have my own cool version of a luke up here soon and would love for you to see.
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 25, 2011, 07:15:54 AM
@ DO it's another figure that I've always loved! May do another 'helmet on' version and put him in my Vintage Star Destoyer playset!!

@JMT thanks matey! Can't wait to see your Luke too!!
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 25, 2011, 07:20:49 AM
Ok I've had a good few hours to myself today - the joy of working shifts!

Here's Jammer - my 349th Infantry Comms Trooper!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/c8d0a162.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/70d0914e.jpg)

He's made from a phase one bucket, Gree body and upper limbs, phase one lower limbs. Dash Rendar backpack with Gree antenna and Bulma datapad! The holster and pistol are by Clint and  the boom mic is by marauder!

WB out!
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 25, 2011, 07:27:47 AM
BTW, Happy Thanksgiving to all my US Yarder Chums!!

 And here he is...

Possibly my favourite custom yet... I give you the Shadows of the Empire, "Luke Skywalker in Imperial Guard Armour"...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/b823a1c6.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/188440b6.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/384827eb.jpg)

He is made from a Phase One super-articulated clone. With Gree forearms and a comic pack Galactic Marine pauldron. I've used the original SOTE helmet, staff and cape. The head and saber hilt are from a VTC Endor capture Luke. He's now standing proudly next to my other SOTE Luke in my focus line up!

Thanks for looking!!

Ray
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: hannsfartknocker on November 25, 2011, 08:39:40 AM
really sharp looking red, nice job wb
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on November 25, 2011, 11:14:26 AM
Your Comm Trooper and Luke are AWESOME!!!  I want get a SOTE Luke going too now.
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: DocOutlands on November 25, 2011, 11:26:22 AM
Very cool looking figs, WB!  I like how that Luke body can go all Fringer with a nice vest accesory.  Great - now you've given me a reason to acquire those Lukes...
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: Clonehead on November 25, 2011, 11:36:18 AM
I really like how Jammer turned out but that sote Luke is just stunning! You have reallly gont and done it this time, WB.
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: CaptainLux on November 25, 2011, 09:12:41 PM
That clone trooper turns out really cool man, nice job!
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: JediMindtrix on November 26, 2011, 08:17:56 AM
Great trooper,and the SoTE Luke is awesome.way to make use of those older figure parts.I would love to see someone do an Imperial Sentinal figure custom from the Dark Horse comics.
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on November 26, 2011, 10:39:35 PM
WOW that is really nice...well done on that one.
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: botwt on November 27, 2011, 07:19:49 AM
Very cool stuff!
Really diggin' Jammer !! :)
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 27, 2011, 02:50:16 PM
Hey folks! Thanks for the kind feedback re the latest Luke and Jammer!!

That SOTE Impy Luke is probably the most extensive paint job that I've pulled off yet and I was pleasantly chuffed with how he turned out :D

I can't wait to see some more SOTE customs from you guys - in the meantime here's a snap of my three figures so far...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/c09ab6bb.jpg)

And who is next on my workbench?

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/e04bf07c.jpg)

WB out!


Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: sith_fire30 on November 27, 2011, 03:17:54 PM
YES! THOSE ARE AWESOME! Great work on the figures and the Imperial Luke paint work is the best! Great choice in working up some figures from SOTE!
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: Tamer on November 27, 2011, 07:58:02 PM
Wow, loving the SOTE customs. That is still one of my favorite SW novels. I would love to see someone actually turn that into a film, anime or what not.
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 27, 2011, 08:03:47 PM
Well done on that Imperial Guard Luke. Nice update for certain.
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 28, 2011, 04:28:38 PM
@ Dayton - seriously? Thanks a lot! coming from someone I consider to be an artist that's a really kind compliment!

@ Shawn - good to see you back buddy! I've been busy over the last few weeks! Got Leebo and my realistic Phase One ARC on the bench at the moment
- I too would love to see an animated SOTE movie!!!!

@ Mungo - I'm not as versed in the EU as you my friend, but I'm stoked that you like my ongoing SOTE project!!

After Leebo and the ARC I'm planning on...
Swoop and Bandit (SOTE)
349th ATRT and Trooper
Chewie as Snoova (SOTE)
349th Gunship
349th Recon Speeder
E-Wing / T-Wing
Leia (SOTE)
349th Scout Sniper

Why do you think I should crack on with next?

:D

Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: The Mandalorian on November 28, 2011, 05:05:41 PM
Cool ideas man.  I say do the AT-RT next.  That or the gunship.
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: DocOutlands on November 29, 2011, 08:34:51 AM
Looking forward to Leebo!  I can see in the comic-pic that an HK-47/50 head, BG-J38 torso, and protocol droid arms would be where *I* would start.  Can't wait to see how YOU handle it.
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 29, 2011, 10:31:31 AM
Heya Doc!

Great minds...and all that!

I'm going with a modded HK50 head and limbs, BG-J38 body, Indy satchel, chewie pouch and some tools! Though about using 21b type legs, but I want my Leebo to look like he could keep up with Dash!

Prob is I can't find my bloody BG-J38 torso!!  >:(  may have to order one from somewhere...

Ray
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: DocOutlands on November 29, 2011, 11:16:21 AM
Yeah, those BG torsos are bloody SCARCE!  I *might* have gotten two.  As an alternate, look at an old EV-9D9 or an 8D8 torture droid.  Wish I'd thought about it - I just spent the last hour+ rummaging around in Deep Storage Facility One, where my loose POTF/2/J figs are stored.  Note to self, remember to dig them out next time!

Which 2-1B legs - ESB or RotS?  Sounds like you are on the right track with Leebo.  Can't wait to see how it turns out.  (and now you've got me thinking...)
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: DocOutlands on November 29, 2011, 05:28:55 PM
Couldn't find EV-9D9, but I was on the phone and distracted.  I *did* locate the 8D8, tho.  I need to go dig my BAD BG torso out of the shop so I can do a side-by-side comparison.  Also pulled out a 2-1B, ESB-style.  Forgot that one has a different style of attaching the legs.  Well, what's kife without a challenge, eh?
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: YakFace on November 29, 2011, 11:55:41 PM
Great work! Love the Imperial Luke figure and like all the others have said the paint is off the hook. Hats off man.
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: The Mandalorian on December 02, 2011, 06:49:03 PM
Hey man.  I just wanted to hear how that ARC is coming and I can't wait for the final group shot.  It seems so long ago I saw you first one.  How time moves and old ideas and ventures can make you happy or guilty depending on if you finished it or not.  My teacher says I'm pretty good at righting and my thoughts.  Guess she's right! ;D
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on December 03, 2011, 12:22:51 AM
Hey buddy...

The ARC is ready to be painted (the Galactic Marine lower legs have been fitted) Also my Clone Scout Sniper is ready for paint too. However this weekend I'm GMing a session of our Aliens RPG (my players come from across the UK to play) so it'll be Monday before I get to do any painting!

Once Clint's parts arrive I can crack on with numerous other customs too!!

@Doc I've managed to order a BG torso, so I have to wait until it arrived from the US now mate! Thinking that I might just go with the HK legs on my version of Leebo now!!

@Yak thanks that's really kind of you to say, each new paintjob I do is a learning curve for me!


WB
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: spudafett on December 03, 2011, 01:04:12 AM
that SOTE royal guard luke is epic on levels I can't express.  I love it.  It captures the look perfectly.

Hasbro should really bring back a line that is dedicated to the EU book series, much like what they did back in the day with the POTF SOTE line of figures and toys. 

I've been pondering on doing a guri custom myself... I might get around to doing that eventually...
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: DocOutlands on December 03, 2011, 07:16:41 AM
Good deal!  Hope it didn't set you back too much.  (ouch) Can't wait to see what you come up with for him!

Guri - now that one I think I could see sacrificing a Lakeside Padme to build...
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: RavenEye on December 03, 2011, 09:49:48 AM
Nice Lukes, the #41 body has lots of uses, I like how you made it into a SOTE Imp Guard. Seriously, that needs to be the next fans choice.
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: JediMindtrix on December 03, 2011, 02:54:39 PM
had to give praise again to the SoTE luke.i'm really diggen that custom,like the kind you wish you owned.also love the clone above him.great work on both,and really one of your best for sure.
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: Wookie-Balls on December 04, 2011, 08:04:34 AM
@ OP - cheers matey, I'd love to see Hasbro revisit SOTE in general!

@JMT - thanks again buddy, I'm glad he's been well received - I'd love to see more Yarders doing the SOTE thang!

Im still waiting on a bloody torso to carry on with Leebo. In the meantime however I've almost finished my 349th Infantry ARC Trooper, DropZone. Paint still needs some of the finer details finishing - but what the heck, here he is!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/d9aa1625.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ec71679a.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6dcdf761.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/a2d5e483.jpg)

Thanks for the kick up the butt Mando!

WB out!
Title: Re: New 04/12/11 realistic Phase 1 ARC Trooper....
Post by: DocOutlands on December 04, 2011, 08:35:09 AM
I like that ARC!
Title: Re: New 04/12/11 realistic Phase 1 ARC Trooper....
Post by: TIEpilot on December 04, 2011, 10:13:28 AM
I Love this figure....
To the best of my knowledge it is the first time that we have seen a Green ARC Trooper.
I don't beleive Hasbor has EVER made this version, they  made all other colors but not the green one.
Please correct me if I am wrong....

Great figure..
Keep up the great work....

TIEpilot
Greg
Title: Re: New 04/12/11 realistic Phase 1 ARC Trooper....
Post by: UnitedStatesDemocrat on December 04, 2011, 10:52:16 AM
To the best of my knowledge it is the first time that we have seen a Green ARC Trooper.
I don't beleive Hasbor has EVER made this version, they  made all other colors but not the green one.
Please correct me if I am wrong....

You're right there, Greg; they haven't...  It does remind me of Jaing, though.  Nice work, WB!!
Title: Re: New 04/12/11 realistic Phase 1 ARC Trooper....
Post by: The Mandalorian on December 04, 2011, 10:56:54 AM
Awesome work Wookiee!  I've been waiting to see this for a long time.  Ever since I joined actually! ;)
Title: Re: New 04/12/11 realistic Phase 1 ARC Trooper....
Post by: Darth Optimus on December 04, 2011, 02:11:16 PM
That realistic ARC is great!
Title: Re: New 04/12/11 realistic Phase 1 ARC Trooper....
Post by: wraithnine on December 04, 2011, 02:55:51 PM
I produced a green TCW ARC a while ago but not a realistic tho ,he looks excellent
Title: Re: New 04/12/11 realistic Phase 1 ARC Trooper....
Post by: Clonehead on December 04, 2011, 04:44:43 PM
that is a sharp looking arc!
Title: Re: New 04/12/11 realistic Phase 1 ARC Trooper....
Post by: Tamer on December 04, 2011, 04:49:13 PM
Wow, that is an awesome look ARC. Look for it on the fp tomorrow.

What footgear is on this one? Looks awesome.
Title: Re: Shadows of the Empire - NEW! Luke Imperial Guard 25/11/11
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on December 04, 2011, 06:06:01 PM
woooooo amanzing ARC love the green deco reminds me a little to ARC Trooper "A´den" great work my friend ;D
Title: Re: New 04/12/11 realistic Phase 1 ARC Trooper....
Post by: Clonehead on December 04, 2011, 07:09:50 PM
Wow, that is an awesome look ARC. Look for it on the fp tomorrow.

What footgear is on this one? Looks awesome.
those look like gm legs to me, Shawn. Nice parts mix on this one.
Title: Re: New 04/12/11 realistic Phase 1 ARC Trooper....
Post by: Silver Rider38 on December 04, 2011, 07:29:12 PM
Bad-A** man. I love the paint job, very simple, but just right. Are you ever going to make customs with the new vintage style clones? That would be pretty awesome.
Title: Re: New 04/12/11 realistic Phase 1 ARC Trooper....
Post by: RavenEye on December 04, 2011, 08:58:18 PM
Nice one there Wookie! Love how you added new and old clone parts into this ARC.
Title: Re: New 04/12/11 realistic Phase 1 ARC Trooper....
Post by: JediMindtrix on December 04, 2011, 10:49:56 PM
another awesome clone.hmmm,you may be right about the green clone,but I could have sworn I'd seen one before from Hasbro.my Rolodex of clone knowledge is a little slim.he is great,and those are GM legs indeed shawn,good eye clonehead.
Title: Re: New 04/12/11 realistic Phase 1 ARC Trooper....
Post by: Wookie-Balls on December 05, 2011, 12:58:02 AM
@ Tamer, JMT and Clonehead - yep well spotted guys, those are GM lower legs!

@ Tie, Doc, W9 and USD - glad you like the colour green and white colour scheme chaps, it's the one I've adopted for my 349th Infantry, known as the "Cracked Tankers" due to their apparent genetic misprogramming which has resulted in them being more independent than usual Clonetroopers...

@ Pablo and Mando - thanks guys I'm glad you dig him!

@OP and Silver - thanks OP I loved the original CW realistic ARC, but wanted to update him with modern parts! Silver this guy does use modern style TVC parts as do all of my 349th troops!

The reciepe for DropZone comprises of...

CW realistic ARC - viewfinder, pauldron, kama and blaster
TVC SA Phase 1 Clone - bucket, body, upper limbs and hands
Animated Debut Fett - elbows and forearms
Comic pack Galactic Marine - lower legs

The whole figure has been painted with Panzer Aces off white paint and Vallejo Goblin Green.  Then i did a wash with AK 'winter streaking grime' then finally highlighted with a dry brushing of Vallejo Skull White! This is the paint scheme that I've used for all of the Clones and Jedi in the squad. I need to add some minor detail work and a squad insigna on him!

Thanks for looking,

WB out!!




Title: Re: New 04/12/11 realistic Phase 1 ARC Trooper....
Post by: Silver Rider38 on December 05, 2011, 01:17:20 AM
Again, it's a very slick custom, very nice kit bashing. Is Vallejo a paint brand? I only know Vallejo as one of the neighboring cities to my hometown, and a former governor of CA and army general back during the mid 1800s. He bought the property that compromises California from Monterrey all the way to Bodega Bay in NorCal.
*Back to Star Wars. Do you prefer the boil and pop method or using a blow dryer? Now that Hasbro made the new Clone molds (TVC figure 45), I'm excited to see more customs in that mold, than the mold that's been around since the 2006 EPIII figures. Great custom, ARCs are always awesome.
Title: Re: New 04/12/11 realistic Phase 1 ARC Trooper....
Post by: Wookie-Balls on December 05, 2011, 02:56:05 AM
I'm a boil and popper through and through Silver! I love the newer Hasbro figures that you can mod in this manner. However sometimes I use the old cut and file and glue method too! And yes the Vallejo I mentioned is a brand of acrylic paint!

All the best,

Ray
Title: Re: NEW 5/12/11 realistic Phase 1 Scout/Sniper!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on December 05, 2011, 03:58:37 AM
A clone a day keeps the OCD away  ;D

Here's "Headshot," the Scout/Sniper of the 349th Cracked Tankers!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6f561602.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1f84c996.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/773a556c.jpg)

Here he is with DropZone

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8ac533fd.jpg)

And here's the 349th so far (minus their Jedi)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/818ab339.jpg)

Headshot is nice and simple, Phase one bucket, Faie body and belt, Leia poncho and a GI Joe Duke rucksack! The blaster rifle has a G36 top rail and scope added to it (backwards!!)
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: The Mandalorian on December 05, 2011, 04:18:07 AM
Awesome group shot dude!
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: Clonehead on December 05, 2011, 05:21:28 AM
That's a good looking squad there, WB!
Where did the back pack for that latest guy come from?
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on December 05, 2011, 05:46:51 AM
Clint that pack is from the Duke, POC Jungle Assault figure

Regards

Ray
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on December 05, 2011, 06:28:01 AM
For some reason this reminds me of the Imperial Guard from Warhammer 40K. I always really liked that particular army's aesthetics. Awesome job! Love the group shot!
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on December 05, 2011, 09:17:27 AM
Nice job on the 349th.
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on December 05, 2011, 09:37:16 AM
AWESOME!
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: Tamer on December 05, 2011, 10:10:58 AM
Just an awesome update, on the front page.
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: DocOutlands on December 05, 2011, 11:00:25 AM
Lovin these guys!!  That POC ruck looks like a current-model MOLLE butt-pack sized for a 12" fig, stuck onto a 3.75" fig.  Crazy!  Looks great, tho.  I don't think I grabbed a Jungle Assault Duke and that pack is making me wish I had...
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: JediMindtrix on December 05, 2011, 11:16:55 AM
great clone squad.love the dingy look to all of them.the 2nd one in the last photo has got to be my fave,he looks awsome,but their all amazing.great idea using the poncho,I may bite that idea if you don't mind LOL.superb as always.
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on December 05, 2011, 01:26:52 PM
woooo awesome clone squad Ray  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: clonedenal on December 05, 2011, 01:59:20 PM
 awsome  O0 keep up the good work ;)
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: Clonemaster on December 05, 2011, 02:45:05 PM
awesome clone squad keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on December 05, 2011, 04:39:18 PM
That clone squad looks amazing.  Are they going to have a Jedi "handler"?
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: Jakartha on December 05, 2011, 06:37:04 PM
  Terrific job man! Very nice
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on December 06, 2011, 02:05:35 PM
Hiya gang!

Thanks for the kind feedback - I've finished the slight touch ups on Headshot - his helmet stripe now goes all the way down to his 'mouth'

And thanks again for the FP Shawn!!

@ DO -  yep there are three Jedi minders in the 349th, two of them are the parents of Ulic (the RPG character who started my customising addiction at the start of the thread!!)

Here they are again...
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/d5b8f1f8.jpg)

WB out!!

If you look closely you can see Ulic wearing his fathers lightsaber on his belt on page one!
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: The Mandalorian on December 06, 2011, 07:23:03 PM
I've been wondering, you never told us the twi'lek's name.  I invision that they had to kill her to keep her from telling the other jedi of the relationship.  I remember seeing those RPG characters and I thought they were awesome.  You have many cool projects man,  I hope you can keep it up and not pass out from the work! ;)
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on December 06, 2011, 11:22:33 PM
Go 349th!  Very Cool.  I dig the color schemes and minor details.
Title: Re: NEW for 05/12/11 Phase One Clone Scout/Sniper!!!
Post by: hangarbay94 on December 07, 2011, 12:44:40 AM
WB,

A cery interesting choice of parts, I think that the contrast between the uniforms and the soft textures looks excellent. Your paintwork finishes them all off perfectly. I'm not into Jedi customs, let me rephrase that, I wasn't into Jedi customs until I saw these.



Title: Re: 08/12/2011 who is next to join the 349th 'Cracked Tankers' ??
Post by: Wookie-Balls on December 08, 2011, 04:07:12 PM
@ Mando her name is Dana Shaan. She and General Taay-Lorr meet their end on Carrasis 3 at the hands of ARF troopers from the 104th Regt during Order 66.

The 'Cracked Tankers' of the 349th due to their genetic misprogramming do not respond to 66 and a number of the squad are killed trying to protect Jenna and her unborn child. She escapes with Astro and Cloud (Gunship pilots) Jammer and Capt Tarrant. She is hunted down and killed after entrusting her infant son to a retired Jedi Knight on Coruscant.

Years later Ulic will track down the aged, Captain Tarrant in the back streets of Kamino, who will help him discover his true destiny...

@JM - cheers mate! Thanks for the positive feedback, I've really enjoyed making a team comprised of individuals!!

@H94 - that's really kind of you! I hope to practice painting enough to tackle faces on your level though!

And I'm onto my last two 349th troopers now. One will be an ATRT driver called 'Strider' with his mount. The other will be a RC. I'm still awaiting the parts for these guys but I've started the RC's pot.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0f96738d.jpg)

 I don't have a name for this guy yet. He will be the 349th's demo guy. He's probably a bit too keen on being danger-close to things when they go bang and fall over. Any ideas for a name????
Title: Re: 08/12/2011 who is next to join the 349th 'Cracked Tankers' ??
Post by: The Mandalorian on December 08, 2011, 06:51:21 PM
That's a great story!  I think that the RC should be named Trigger-Happy or Overkill.
Title: Re: 08/12/2011 who is next to join the 349th 'Cracked Tankers' ??
Post by: Mungo Baobab on December 09, 2011, 09:19:58 PM
Cool Jedi!
Title: Re: 08/12/2011 who is next to join the 349th 'Cracked Tankers' ??
Post by: botwt on December 11, 2011, 08:20:25 AM
Loving the RC! Nice job!
Title: Re: 08/12/2011 who is next to join the 349th 'Cracked Tankers' ??
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on December 11, 2011, 09:54:42 AM
Excellent work. Green is of course my favorite color, so that's a win! And I absolutely love the sort of "band of brothers" aspect added to squads, with each having their own distinct look and specialties. This has been a lot of fun to follow! Keep it up trooper!
Title: Re: 08/12/2011 who is next to join the 349th 'Cracked Tankers' ??
Post by: clonecommando8 on December 11, 2011, 09:05:18 PM
thats really great good job
Title: Re: 08/12/2011 who is next to join the 349th 'Cracked Tankers' ??
Post by: Darth Optimus on December 12, 2011, 06:01:19 AM
Again, great job on the clone squad.  Name possiblities for the RC: Boomer, Crash, Conc (short for concussion), Demo, Shockwave or Short Fuse.
Title: Re: 08/12/2011 who is next to join the 349th 'Cracked Tankers' ??
Post by: Wookie-Balls on December 12, 2011, 08:53:54 AM
Hey DO!

Shockwave has a nice Gen1 ring to it - so that's what his name will be! Cheers mate! Once my other parts for him arrive I'll crack on with the kitbashing / painting!! :)

Thanks Botwt, Mungo, AFE an Clonecommando as well!! The helmet is one of Clint's resin pieces and I'm looking forward to my next shipment of parts!

Regards,

WB
Title: Re: 08/12/2011 who is next to join the 349th 'Cracked Tankers' ??
Post by: Wookie-Balls on January 06, 2012, 05:31:39 AM
Hi folks

Happy new year to you and your families!! 

Righto...first completed figure of 2012 is the 349th "Cracked Tankers" Demo Trooper. Thanks to Darth Optimus he goes by the name "Shockwave."

An ex RC selected for the 349th Shockwave is a little unbalanced. To the other troopers he appears to be a little "bang happy" and more often than not can be found "danger close" to his own explosions!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/b024cb00.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/143a2643.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ca7ecdc1.jpg)

All the best,

WB out!!
Title: Re: New for 2012, Shockwave - 349th Demo Trooper
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 06, 2012, 06:34:19 AM
Very nice RC! Great looking paint aps!
Title: Re: New for 2012, Shockwave - 349th Demo Trooper
Post by: Tamer on January 06, 2012, 08:58:48 AM
Looks good to me. On the front page. Thats two for today!
Title: Re: New for 2012, Shockwave - 349th Demo Trooper
Post by: Clonehead on January 06, 2012, 11:14:39 AM
That one looks sweet, buddy!
Happy new year!
Title: Re: New for 2012, Shockwave - 349th Demo Trooper
Post by: JediMindtrix on January 06, 2012, 12:16:49 PM
I like him,I think he fits in great with the other 349th figures you've done.I wonder how many you plan on doing for that squad.how'd you go about applying the helmet?do those omega squad helmets fit normal clones body's,or did you have to modify either a bit?I've never tried to test it as of yet.thanx.great work.
Title: Re: New for 2012, Shockwave - 349th Demo Trooper
Post by: JediMerc on January 06, 2012, 03:28:05 PM
Nice looking fig here; your squad is looking better and better each update!  Nice use of the new pauldron from Fordo too; works well here.
Title: Re: New for 2012, Shockwave - 349th Demo Trooper
Post by: JLaban4 on January 07, 2012, 03:53:01 AM
Awesome!
Title: Re: New for 2012, Shockwave - 349th Demo Trooper
Post by: Darth Optimus on January 07, 2012, 08:13:12 AM
That  ex-RC looks sweet!  In my head I can hear him giggling like Beavis & Butthead as he's about to set off an explosion. "Hehh, hehh, hehh...I LOVE a good bang!".  "Hehh, hehh...I said "bang".
Title: Re: New for 2012, Shockwave - 349th Demo Trooper
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on January 07, 2012, 09:22:37 AM
amanzing commando Ray great work the color combinatios are awesome  0/ 0/
Title: Re: New for 2012, Shockwave - 349th Demo Trooper
Post by: botwt on January 07, 2012, 03:22:41 PM
Great commando!!
Title: Re: New for 2012, Shockwave - 349th Demo Trooper
Post by: Wookie-Balls on January 08, 2012, 06:05:44 AM
@ LE thanks mate! He has had a light drybrushing of pure white over his armour now - still can't help feeling that he's a little 'rushed' though!

@ Tamer a double FP? Cheers Shawn! (also check your PMs re those vintage figures we were talking about!)

@ Clint - thanks again! He's mostly made up from your castings!

@JMT - the helmet is one of Clint's hollow ones, a little blutack and it fits perfectly on the standard clone body! I'm up to nine 349th figures now, six troopers and three Jedi! I've got two pilots, a ATRT with rider and a Gunship to complete then I think that will be my whole squad!!

@JM - good spot re the pauldron, it's one of Clint's castings!

 @JLab and Botwt - thanks lads! 

@Pablo - hey man! Happy new Year, glad you like him!

@DO - Thanks for naming him! I too picture him being a bit deranged! The guy who plays my USCM demo grunt in my Aliens RPG inspired his personality! Talking of which I'm planning on doing two USCSF troopers from my RPG and a Weyalnd Yutani military Mech trooper in the near future, and more importantly I can't wait to see an update on your marines!

The AI mech will have a Gen1 TF influence ala your Dino Mandos. Hie name is 'Hound.' ;-)

Thanks again guys, hope that 2012 is treating you well so far...

WB out!!
Title: Re: New for 2012, Shockwave - 349th Demo Trooper
Post by: Darth Optimus on January 10, 2012, 06:25:03 PM
WB, cannot wait to see your "Hound" inspired mech...he's one of my favorite G1 characters.  As for my USCM...I'm still collecting parts to kit them out properly.  And I'm scared of the camo paint job, LOL.
Title: Re: New for 2012, Shockwave - 349th Demo Trooper
Post by: Wookie-Balls on January 11, 2012, 03:51:31 AM
I've been playing about with a couple of old, poorly articulated SW figures and a 'Blanx' alpha male SA figure an this is what I've come up with as a first attempt. All the gaps in the cut areas are now filled in with putty!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3428a97a.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/a001d6bc.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7d9da81f.jpg)

After struggling with this guy I am even more in awe of StitchFett and his micro clones!!

WB out!!
Title: Re: WIP using Blanx Articulation
Post by: Wookie-Balls on January 11, 2012, 05:03:18 AM
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/53feebe6.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/75bf3a9e.jpg)


And now with added shoulder pads! These cover up the Blanx bulbous articulation nicely...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/b705a486.jpg)
Title: Re: SA WIP using Blanx Alpha Male articulation
Post by: spudafett on January 11, 2012, 12:56:06 PM
looks like a good start.  fitting existing parts over the frame of another figure like your doing here is a real challenge.

how did you fit the chest over the Blanx figure?  did you hollow it out to fit over it?

that tiny waist looks even more anorexic now though :(  You should add some pouches or even sculpt it up to match the waist and chest armor for a more flush look.

You did an excellent job on the legs though.  I'm assuming the thigh armor is slipped over the Blanx thigh and then the boots are joined by cutting off the feet of the blanx figure and transplanting over the feet and boots of the kashyyyk trooper?  If you do it just right that might add the needed height to boost this figure up to the correct sccale to fit with other figure lines.
Title: Re: SA WIP using Blanx Alpha Male articulation
Post by: smeagol92055 on January 11, 2012, 03:26:12 PM
See, this is exactly what I was envisioning when I discovered these figures.  With accessories and sculpting, the Blanx figures make great bases.  You'll have to show the end result in comparison to a SW figure so we can see the height of the figure!

Such great preliminary work!  This figure's going to be totally rad!
Title: Re: SA WIP using Blanx Alpha Male articulation
Post by: dr0d26 on January 11, 2012, 11:12:11 PM
figure is starting to take shape and looking good..
Title: Re: SA WIP using Blanx Alpha Male articulation
Post by: Wookie-Balls on January 13, 2012, 05:43:32 AM
@Spuda - I see what you're saying man, however these three customs will be based on cartoon characters, so I actually like the animesque lines to the figure that the undersized torso gives. If I was planning on more realistic characters then yes the sculpy would come out to play!

Dremmeling out the chest wasn't enough to fit the Blanx one inside so instead I cut the torso down and glued it to the SW armour. I still kept the O-ring inside to preserve that old school Joe articulation.

Also the thighs wouldn't fit inside the armour so I cut the hip attachment off and mounted it on the ARC thigh amour. I then drilled lower leg attachment sockets for the Blanx legs! So the only Blanx articulation that I actually lost was in the neck!!

@Smeagol - due to the added leg length and slightly longer body this guy is now as tall as a normal SW figure! Glad you like the adaption of the Blanx so far!

@Dr0d - thanks Hopefully he will be finished soon enough!
Title: Re: SA WIP using Blanx Alpha Male articulation
Post by: Elias on January 13, 2012, 05:46:48 AM
Really love how you are using this figure.  I'm hoping that these all sell out so they will make the female figure.  I almost wish they created her first.  I would have bought a lot.  Female bodies are needed in this hobby.
Title: Re: SA WIP using Blanx Alpha Male articulation
Post by: Wookie-Balls on January 14, 2012, 12:36:05 PM
Thanks Elias! I hope they get to the female figure soon!!

Finished the hard work on the second figure today - he will be based on the Ace McCloud character...

Starting to get the hang of dremelling out the armour, this one didn't take half as long as the first..

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/34163d24.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/78588263.jpg)
Title: Re: 14/01/12 Another SA WIP using Blanx Alpha Male articulation!
Post by: Tamer on January 14, 2012, 05:54:58 PM
Wow, I am thinking this Blanx line is gonna be great if they all look like these. On the front page.

Cmon baby, make a gal Blanx.
Title: Re: 14/01/12 Another SA WIP using Blanx Alpha Male articulation!
Post by: krztfr on January 14, 2012, 11:50:51 PM
Your Dash is awesome how did you go about moddifing the original torsoe to take the new lower torsoe?
Title: Re: 14/01/12 Another SA WIP using Blanx Alpha Male articulation!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on January 15, 2012, 06:22:20 AM
@Shawn - thanks once again buddy!

@KRZ - I made Dash before I bought my dremmel, he was done with a craft knife, file, superglue and sweat! Glad you like him though! I hope you get that Outrider done!

Here's a pic of 'Ace' with his base coat...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/a94bae60.jpg)

WB Out!!
Title: Re: 14/01/12 Another SA WIP using Blanx Alpha Male articulation!
Post by: Darth Optimus on January 15, 2012, 03:32:14 PM
Ace McCloud?  As in from "Centurions"  AWESOME!  I loved those figs as a kid!  I cannot wait to see how they turn out!
Title: Re: 14/01/12 Another SA WIP using Blanx Alpha Male articulation!
Post by: Clonehead on January 15, 2012, 05:11:18 PM
That is looking pretty sweet! Please show us some wip pics during the dremel work next time.
Title: Re: 14/01/12 Another SA WIP using Blanx Alpha Male articulation!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 16, 2012, 06:27:47 AM
This is turning out much better that I thought it could. Excellent job on all the mods involved in this figure!
Title: Re: SOTE Snoova - Chewie in disguise WIP !
Post by: Wookie-Balls on January 16, 2012, 08:24:13 AM
@DO - your Dinobots cross overs inspired me to go ahea with these guys!

@Clint - no probs, I've got a third figure to mod in the same manner... I'll make sure that I do some pics along the way!

@LE - thanks man, it's been fun to push my modding skills!
Title: Re: SOTE Snoova - Chewie in disguise WIP !
Post by: Wookie-Balls on January 16, 2012, 08:25:27 AM
I'm currently waiting on some parts to complete my SW / Blanx / Centurions project so today I decided to start my my next 'Shadows Of The Empire' figure...

So here as a WIP is Chewie in disguise as Snoova the Wookiee bounty hunter.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0385da1b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/fe76ec60.jpg)

Obviously there's still some work to do including painting and inking and a bit of sculpting for the robo-eye! The armour has been reclaimed from the original figure and added to a later Chewie with a couple of Clint's greeblies too!

WB out!!
Title: Re: SOTE Snoova - Chewie in disguise WIP !
Post by: Art deWhill on January 16, 2012, 11:29:51 PM
cool !!
Title: Re: SOTE Snoova - Chewie in disguise WIP !
Post by: Tamer on January 17, 2012, 08:40:05 AM
I like this a good bit. Back on the front page as are more comments.
Title: Re: SOTE Snoova - Chewie in disguise WIP !
Post by: smeagol92055 on January 17, 2012, 01:48:53 PM
I used to have that Chewie!  I bought him and Prince Xizor together along with Leia disguised as Boushh.  I miss that figure.  Have they remade Leia in that disguise?
Title: Re: SOTE Snoova - Chewie in disguise WIP !
Post by: krztfr on January 17, 2012, 05:34:57 PM
I used to have that Chewie!  I bought him and Prince Xizor together along with Leia disguised as Boushh.  I miss that figure.  Have they remade Leia in that disguise?

Yes they have in fact i just seen one today at Kohls its packaged with that silly dice game
Title: Re: SOTE Snoova - Chewie in disguise WIP !
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 17, 2012, 06:37:27 PM
Looking great so far, I too love this character!
Title: Re: SOTE Snoova - Chewie in disguise WIP !
Post by: smeagol92055 on January 17, 2012, 09:39:43 PM
I used to have that Chewie!  I bought him and Prince Xizor together along with Leia disguised as Boushh.  I miss that figure.  Have they remade Leia in that disguise?

Yes they have in fact i just seen one today at Kohls its packaged with that silly dice game

Nice!
Title: Re: SOTE Snoova - Chewie in disguise WIP !
Post by: Wookie-Balls on January 18, 2012, 03:03:50 AM
Thanks guys! Glad you like Snoova

It's really frustrating when you run out of specific inks/paints in the middle of a project!!

I've got a bucket load of customs waiting to go at the moment, and i'm really getting the hang of using the Dremel to "remove" molded armour / details from older figures. It means that I can finally us my old POTF2 figs as donors!

I'm going to make a start on the cutting and building of my third (and final) Centurion/Blanx/SW cross over in thenext couple of days. I'll take plenty of pics as I go along to share the build with you.

Cheers again,

WB out!!
Title: Re: SOTE Snoova - Chewie in disguise WIP !
Post by: krztfr on January 18, 2012, 05:16:33 PM
2 questions about your Luke in Imp gear, why shange the clone arms with Gree? I don't see much of a difference and how you get Lukes head on that huge ball on clone neck?
Title: Re: SOTE Snoova - Chewie in disguise WIP !
Post by: Clonehead on January 18, 2012, 06:46:40 PM
your chewie work up is looking great, WB! Cant wait to see that one take shape.
Title: Re: SOTE Snoova - Chewie in disguise WIP !
Post by: Mungo Baobab on January 20, 2012, 02:51:50 PM
Well done on Snoova / Chewie.
Title: Re: SOTE Snoova - Chewie in disguise WIP !
Post by: krztfr on January 20, 2012, 03:56:53 PM
On the Dash can his upper torso move seperately from the lower like most newer figures or is it all one immovable piece?
Title: Re: SOTE Snoova - Chewie in disguise WIP !
Post by: JediMindtrix on January 21, 2012, 11:21:40 PM
awesome chewie.i like to blancs figure WIP too.
Title: Re: SOTE Snoova - Chewie in disguise WIP !
Post by: JediMerc on January 22, 2012, 05:55:36 AM
I love "Ace": looks great...now I've checked in on purchasing some of those Blanx figs too.  Thanks for the awesome example!

SOTE Snoova looks good; can't wait to see him fully done up and painted. 

Nice updates!
Title: Re: SOTE Snoova - Chewie in disguise WIP !
Post by: darthdaddy on January 22, 2012, 07:45:24 AM
That jet pack clone looks incredibly cool and I really love the Snoova.  I wish Hasbro would re-release the SOTE figures with updated sculpts.  I'm working on a fully articulated Guri myself, because Elias and I are reading the book together now.
Title: Re: Almost finished SW/Centurions Blanx SA figure!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on January 26, 2012, 01:30:19 PM
Hey guys!

Here's my first, almost finished, SW/Centurions crossover...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/71fc8029.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/987cb169.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/28c5fd03.jpg)

The 'Centurions' appeared in the days after the fall of the republic. Rumour has it that they were members of the Republic Army who raided a super secret orbital research centre called 'Sky Vault' in the dying days of the Clone Wars. They made off with three sets of experimental armour. This armour contained weapon mounting hardpoints directly on the armour.

The three Centurions work as bounty hunters in the outer rim. Each specialises in a particular environment - 'Bantha' is the code name of their land warfare specialist....


Title: Re: Almost finished SW/Centurions Blanx SA figure!
Post by: smeagol92055 on January 26, 2012, 02:41:03 PM
Love it!  It came out great!  So since you chopped the legs and swapped them out, is he the same height as a regular figure?  How bulky is he compared to a regular figure?
Title: Re: Almost finished SW/Centurions Blanx SA figure!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on January 26, 2012, 03:41:22 PM
Thank Smeags!  ;D

The original scale problems are sorted out by converting the Blanx in this manner...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/a77e0ec1.jpg)
Title: Re: Almost finished SW/Centurions Blanx SA figure - Pg22
Post by: smeagol92055 on January 26, 2012, 04:46:24 PM
Huh.

Luke really is a little short for a stormtrooper.

(http://gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs/204031_o.gif)
Title: Re: Almost finished SW/Centurions Blanx SA figure - Pg22
Post by: Tamer on January 27, 2012, 08:18:27 AM
He looks pretty daggone good to me. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: Almost finished SW/Centurions Blanx SA figure - Pg22
Post by: Darth Optimus on January 27, 2012, 09:39:56 PM
HOLY SH**!  I cannot wait to see how the Centurions turn out!
Title: Re: Almost finished SW/Centurions Blanx SA figure - Pg22
Post by: JediMerc on January 28, 2012, 05:39:34 AM
This guy looks awesome!  Really turned out well for you; nice work!
Title: Re: Almost finished SW/Centurions Blanx SA figure - Pg22
Post by: Mungo Baobab on January 29, 2012, 03:09:19 PM
This figure turned out well. Good work!
Title: Re: Almost finished SW/Centurions Blanx SA figure - Pg22
Post by: RavenEye on January 30, 2012, 08:29:11 AM
Cool custom!
Title: Re: Almost finished SW/Centurions Blanx SA figure - Pg22
Post by: Mandalore the skepsis on January 30, 2012, 06:40:53 PM
POWER EXTREME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is awesome
Title: Re: 3rd Feb - Ace McCloud Centurions/SW crossover almost complete!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 03, 2012, 07:27:01 AM
Hey guys!!

Glad you liked 'Bantha' based on Jake Rockwell from the old cartoon...

DO's Dino-Mandos were a massive influence in putting these guys together. So without further ado here's the almost complete 'Mynock' based on the Ace McCloud Centurions character...Power Extreme indeed!!!!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f2bda18d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/c05b71a8.jpg)

I still have to finish his jet pack and mount his arm missiles - but he's almost there!

WB out!!
Title: Re: 3rd Feb - Ace McCloud Centurions/SW crossover almost complete!!
Post by: Clonehead on February 03, 2012, 04:57:04 PM
On the front page, WB. This guy is really coming together in a big way. I love it!
Title: Re: 3rd Feb - Ace McCloud Centurions/SW crossover almost complete!!
Post by: botwt on February 05, 2012, 06:51:53 AM
Now that is really cool!! :)
Title: Re: 3rd Feb - Ace McCloud Centurions/SW crossover almost complete!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on February 05, 2012, 09:06:57 AM
LOVE the Centurion-inspired figs!  I cannot wait to see a group shot!  How many are you planning on doing?  I know there were 3 original Centurions, 2 late additions, their "operator" Crystal Kane and a talking orangutan.

PowerXtreme!
Title: Re: 3rd Feb - Ace McCloud Centurions/SW crossover almost complete!!
Post by: Tamer on February 05, 2012, 09:54:56 AM
Very nice, I was glad to see this on the front page already.
Title: Re: 3rd Feb - Ace McCloud Centurions/SW crossover almost complete!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 07, 2012, 03:13:59 AM
@ Clint, Tamer and Botwt

Thanks guys - glad you like the work so far!  ;D

@ DO - I'm just tackling the original three characters (They're the only ones I remember as a kid! Also I have the three Kenner figures of them to base my customs on! Didn't Jake also have a missile toting german shepherd too?)

Next up will be my third and final figure based on Max Ray - the underwater specialist!!

Then it will be time to finish off all the minor details and snap some group shots!

Thanks again

WB out!!
Title: Re: 3rd Feb - Ace McCloud Centurions/SW crossover almost complete!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 07, 2012, 05:35:45 AM
Had a gander through my bits box and came up with this little monstrosity in progress lol

Anyone recognise the influence? Might just finish him off for a giggle...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/291d14b6.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7fc42779.jpg)

WB out!!
Title: Re: 3rd Feb - Ace McCloud Centurions/SW crossover almost complete!!
Post by: Tamer on February 07, 2012, 06:17:01 AM
Black Hole! Cool deal, wasn't that one's name Robbie or something? And Maximillian was the baddy.
Title: Re: 3rd Feb - Ace McCloud Centurions/SW crossover almost complete!!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on February 07, 2012, 06:33:22 AM
Awesome!  been so long since i've heard any reference to it or seen it for that matter!
Title: Re: 3rd Feb - Ace McCloud Centurions/SW crossover almost complete!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 07, 2012, 07:19:06 AM
Spot on both of you!  ;D

The movie bots were called "Bob" & "Vincent" (I think both were acronyms!) as a kid I had the Vincent figure - they go for silly money on EvilBay now. I decided to make my own 'inspired by' version!!

This little fella is made out of a M.A.S.K T-Bob, putty, a 1/144 F15 Eagle and a 1/72 Scimitar light tank (!) I still need to work on the paint job and find some black ball-thingies to add as his 'feet' and a Games Workshop flying stand...

Now I've rediscovered him, I think I'll finish him off!

WB out!!
Title: Re: Mystery Bot - Pg 23 **Update**
Post by: darthdaddy on February 07, 2012, 07:53:40 AM
Can't wait to see what he looks like when he's done.
Title: Re: 3rd Feb - Ace McCloud Centurions/SW crossover almost complete!!
Post by: botwt on February 07, 2012, 04:21:40 PM
Had a gander through my bits box and came up with this little monstrosity in progress lol

Anyone recognise the influence? Might just finish him off for a giggle...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/291d14b6.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7fc42779.jpg)

WB out!!
That is awesome! :)
Title: Re: Mystery Bot - Pg 23 **Update**
Post by: smeagol92055 on February 07, 2012, 04:49:40 PM
That's Vincent from The Black Hole!  I LOVE that movie!
Title: Re: Mystery Bot - Pg 23 **Update**
Post by: Darth Optimus on February 07, 2012, 06:27:02 PM
Kitbashed droids are WIN all day long.
Title: Re: Mystery Bot - Pg 23 **Update**
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 07, 2012, 07:14:34 PM
Really awesome work on your droid! Love everything about it!
Title: Re: Mystery Bot - Pg 23 **Update**
Post by: wraithnine on February 07, 2012, 11:35:43 PM
actually its  V.I.N.Cent ...lol ;)   (Vital Information Necessary Centralized)
Title: Re: Mystery Bot - Pg 23 **Update**
Post by: BugSkirt on February 08, 2012, 06:26:40 AM
Man, that brings back the memories.  I always liked that film and the droids especially.  George should have bought up the right to the film and put those droids into the Star Wars universe.  Maximilian would make a great henchman for Vader...
Title: Re: Mystery Bot - Pg 23 **Update**
Post by: JediMindtrix on February 08, 2012, 12:17:50 PM
Great droid.love the paint app on him.he's a great custom.
Title: Re: Mystery Bot - Pg 23 **Update**
Post by: Mungo Baobab on February 10, 2012, 03:02:40 PM
Everyone beat me to it. The Black Hole.  I am surprised that movie hasn't been remade yet.

Excellent custom. It makes me want to see that movie again.
Title: Re: Mystery Bot - Pg 23 **Update**
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on February 10, 2012, 07:26:11 PM
If I remember correctly, one was an older model that had seen better days?
Title: Re: Mystery Bot - Pg 23 **Update**
Post by: smeagol92055 on February 10, 2012, 09:37:07 PM
Everyone beat me to it. The Black Hole.  I am surprised that movie hasn't been remade yet.

Excellent custom. It makes me want to see that movie again.

The director of Tron Legacy, Joseph Kosinski, is actually lined up to remake The Black Hole this year.  If you watch the opening scene of Tron Legacy, Sam has a poster for the movie on his wall!
Title: Re: Mystery Bot - Pg 23 **Update**
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 11, 2012, 01:11:52 AM
Yep B.O.B was the battered older model!

Also in Tron Legacy Sam has a couple of Black Hole figures on his shelves too including V.I.N.CENT!

Thanks for the all kind words and interest  guys - I'll be sure to finish this little guy when I get back from my work trip to Paris!

All the best,

Ray
Title: Re: "Hound" a Transformers/Aliens crossover...Pg 24
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 17, 2012, 12:30:21 PM
Yet another WIP from me - although this guy is almost finished!

In my Aliens RPG our ComTech character AJ has been specially selected by 'the company' to be the test subject for a psionic-link with a sentient AI soldier. 

The soldier droid is codenamed 'Hound.' Heavily armoured and about 9 foot tall Hound is a full on war bot. However things start to go wrong when AJ stops wiping the droid's memory after each mission and he starts to develop a personality of his own...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/bf0c365a.jpg)

The first pic has the flash turned on to show the face/eyes off...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7e5aaa0c.jpg)

Here's another pic showing the figure with more natural lighting - the Bot is actually a nice military OG colour...

And here he is finally with my AJ USCM figure to show his comparative height!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ae3a7bb6.jpg)

Hound is clearly based on the Gen1 Transformer of the same name. Still to come is a shoulder mounted missile launcher (with a genuine Hound rocket) and a genuine Hound blaster rifle! After Darth Optimus's great Dino Mandos I thought that I'd try crossing Transformers with Aliens!!

Hope you like him!

WB out!!

Title: Re: "Hound" a Transformers/Aliens crossover...Pg 25
Post by: Darth Optimus on February 18, 2012, 06:00:28 PM
DUDE!  You know I love the cross-genre works!  I have a set of Mortal Kombat/Star Wars figs (in my head) and a SW/Thundercats mash-up actually on the table.  I have your Colonial Marines pasted in my favorites bar and they continue to be an inspiration.  My jarhead team is slowly taking shape.  Keep up the good works!
Title: Re: "Hound" a Transformers/Aliens crossover...Pg 25
Post by: Tamer on February 19, 2012, 08:56:04 AM
Wow. I like this one too. Back on the fp.

Neat backstory. I would love to read how it continues.
Title: Re: "Hound" a Transformers/Aliens crossover...Pg 25
Post by: JediMerc on February 20, 2012, 06:37:49 AM
Really nice job on this one; the natural lighting is my favorite pic of the three.  The "used" metallic look is perfect.
Title: Re: Yet another WIP? Will WB over finish a project???
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 22, 2012, 06:32:23 AM
Hey DO - thanks for the kind words! Glad you like Hound, and I can't wait to see some more of your crossover work!

JM - thanks for the feedback too! The 'natural light photo' is my favourite too - I've added a few, small military transfers to him too now - just a few more touches and he'll be done

And finally, cheers for the FP Tamer! My wife actually writes some awesome Aliens fanfic based around our RPG characters. She plays AJ and has yet to meet hound!

Next crossover WIP inbound v soon!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Yet another WIP? Will WB over finish a project???
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 22, 2012, 06:34:14 AM
Righto! Looks like I've got wips than completed figures at the moment!! But here is my third and final Centurions/Star Wars/Blanx cross over. I've spent the morning assembling himself from various other figs and greeblies.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8581cafa.jpg)

I'm calling this guy "Colo" he is the teams underwater specialist - he is based on the third original Centurion "Max Ray." 

I've taken a number of pics during the build and am happy to share them if folks want to know a bit more about using the Blanx parts with older SW figures...

Cheerio for now,

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Yet another WIP? Will WB over finish a project???
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 22, 2012, 08:38:35 AM
Here's a couple more with the undercoat applied...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/d20b2c79.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3e27f584.jpg)

I'll paint Colo up during the coming weekend, then get a group shot of all three centurions...

Title: Re: Pg25 Yet another WIP? Will WB over finish a project???
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 22, 2012, 08:45:17 AM
And to prove that I can actually apply myself and finish a job!

Here's Hound my Aliens USCSF AI Soldier completed!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6e16222b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/e707a92e.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4c9e7d2e.jpg)

Hound is made from an Iron Man 2 Ariel Drone, custom resin Red Alert head, Original Gen1 rifle and rocket, a few 1/72 mode parts and a couple of ballpoint end caps!!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Pg25 Yet another WIP? Will WB over finish a project???
Post by: Tamer on February 22, 2012, 09:57:59 AM
Wow, looks good to me.

What I wouldn't give to see a new movie with Colonial Marines taking on some Aliens with this Transformer Crossover!
Title: Re: 22/02/12 New Centurions WIP and finished 'Hound'
Post by: botwt on February 22, 2012, 04:16:15 PM
Very well done! :)
Title: Re: 22/02/12 New Centurions WIP and finished 'Hound'
Post by: CaptainLux on February 22, 2012, 05:09:04 PM
Amazing custom man!
Title: Re: 22/02/12 New Centurions WIP and finished 'Hound'
Post by: Tamer on February 23, 2012, 05:37:54 AM
Final reveal is on the fp.
Title: Re: 22/02/12 New Centurions WIP and finished 'Hound'
Post by: sith_fire30 on February 23, 2012, 08:32:30 AM
GREAT WORK WB!!!!
Title: Re: 22/02/12 New Centurions WIP and finished 'Hound'
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 24, 2012, 01:39:10 AM
Hey gang! Thanks for the very kind feedback! I'm hoping to finish all three of my centurions over the weekend & another of Tamers vintage restoration figures, so hopefully I'll have another update then!

All the best

Ray
Title: Re: 24th Feb New Centurions/Clone Wars Aqua-Trooper completed!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 24, 2012, 09:57:35 AM
I got home early this afternoon! Here's "Colo" the third of the mysterious Centurions, and their underwater specialist...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/c199ed76.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/03d15410.jpg)

Colo is based on Max Ray from the cartoon. He is made from a Blanx figure, Kashyyk trooper, SOTE Luke, 1st release ARC, GI Joe parts and a tiny bit from a F15 model kit!!!
Title: Re: 24th Feb New Centurions/Clone Wars Aqua-Trooper completed!
Post by: botwt on February 24, 2012, 11:33:01 AM
That guys is great!  :)
Only thing I might change is the fin in the middle of his chest...maybe on his back would be better.
Title: Re: 24th Feb New Centurions/Clone Wars Aqua-Trooper completed!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 24, 2012, 11:40:58 AM
I hear what you're saying mate! But I had no choice lol...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ef3321e8.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: 24th Feb New Centurions/Clone Wars Aqua-Trooper completed - pg25 !!
Post by: botwt on February 24, 2012, 11:42:17 AM
Ahhhh...I understand now!  :-[
Title: Re: 24th Feb New Centurions/Clone Wars Aqua-Trooper completed - pg25 !!
Post by: darthdaddy on February 24, 2012, 02:09:25 PM
Really like the paint application on your Aqua Trooper?  What do you use to apply your undercoat?  It looks awesome.
Title: Re: 24th Feb New Centurions/Clone Wars Aqua-Trooper completed - pg25 !!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 24, 2012, 08:45:36 PM
Love these last 2 customs! You are doing a great job with these cross overs! The parts mods are really great and love the paint work! Very well done.
Title: Re: 24th Feb New Centurions/Clone Wars Aqua-Trooper completed - pg25 !!
Post by: smeagol92055 on February 24, 2012, 10:27:51 PM
You're so amazing!  I'm glad that the Blanx figures turned out to be so useful!
Title: Re: 24th Feb New Centurions/Clone Wars Aqua-Trooper completed!
Post by: JediMerc on February 25, 2012, 06:30:39 AM
I hear what you're saying mate! But I had no choice lol...
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ef3321e8.jpg)

Gosh, I'm getting old: I remember having this guy when I was a kid.  awesome work, by the way...your new version of the Centurions using those Blanx bodies is stellar!

I echo DD's question: what paint/color do you use for your apps and undercoats?
Title: Re: 24th Feb New Centurions/Clone Wars Aqua-Trooper completed - pg25 !!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 25, 2012, 09:32:12 AM
@ Smeagol - I'm so glad you suggested the Blanx figures - I was a little uncertain when they arrived - but hacking them up was a ton of fun! I wish I had bought more now - I fancy doing a couple of Republi Comandos with them...Thanks again for showing me them!

@ LE - Thank you very much, I'm still learning about paintwork so from someone as experienced and skilled as yourself that's a great compliment!

@ DD & JM - I use Tamiya Colour Acrylic Matt spray cans for my undercoats - a number of very light coats, with drying time between. For Colo I used the TS-63 "Nato Black." For the actual painting I use a micture of Revell, Humbrol, Tamiya, Vallejo, Panzer Aces & Citadel acrylic paints. I alos use some Vallejo inks, AK Interactive "Winter Streaking Grime" wash and my favourite Mig Productions "Dark Wash"

and JM - I too loved the Centurions cartoon as a kid - it was a mixture of Darth Optimus's crossover figures and staring at my three original Kenner 6 inch Centurions that made me tackle these crossover figures myself!!

Thanks again guys

Ray
Title: Re: 24th Feb New Centurions/Clone Wars Aqua-Trooper completed - pg25 !!
Post by: Tamer on February 25, 2012, 09:40:21 AM
Very nice. Time to get this update on the Blanx news post.
Title: Re: 24th Feb New Centurions/Clone Wars Aqua-Trooper completed - pg25 !!
Post by: Darth Optimus on February 25, 2012, 02:59:31 PM
CENTURIONS TEAM PIC NOW PLZ!  Awesome work, as always.
Title: Re: 27/02/12 Group shot of Centurions & New SOTE WIP (Swoop and bandit!)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 27, 2012, 11:08:21 AM
@ DO - rofl ok here you go mate!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0d7c9b31.jpg)

And for those too young to remember them, here's my original Kenner figures that (Along with DO) inspired me to try this project...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5f8d471e.jpg)

Now I really enjoyed this project, it was a real piece of work learning to use a dremel and chopping up those Blanx figures. But I think the results are worth it, my Star Wars Centurions are some of the most original customs I've attempted since I started this hobby last year! I'm already considering buying some more Blanx figures and having a go at a Republic Commando or two.

I've also just ifnished my latest run of vintage restoration figures, so whilst I wait for more supplies I've decided to crack on with my Shadows Of The Empire project (and my first vehicle!) So here are the first shots of my Swoop Bike and Bandit...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/505a500f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/06b8b11f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8ff56870.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4771e93f.jpg)

The bike is slightly modded - I've removed the awful rocket firing wings and sculpted a pillon seat and added some saddle bags. I've also mounted a knife and holdout blaster pistol on the body of the bike.

The bandit uses parts from the original swoop trooper, a VTC Bespin Luke, Clint resin parts, the webbing from a Kashyyk trooper and an original Dash Rendar blaster pistol (I think that's it!!) both the bike and rider have been undercoated and hopefully I'll finish them this week!

Thanks for looking...

WB Out!!
Title: Re: 27/02/12 Group shot of Centurions & New SOTE WIP (Swoop and bandit!)
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 27, 2012, 12:30:11 PM
The Centurions look great all displayed together. I bet you did learn your way around a dremel durring this project! The swoop rider is a great update for that older figure. I hope to update him someday too, your look quite cool!
Title: Re: 27/02/12 Group shot of Centurions & New SOTE WIP (Swoop and bandit!)
Post by: Tamer on February 27, 2012, 01:38:37 PM
Ray, I don't know how  you are finding time to sleep! I am just thoroughlly enjoying your customizing updates in all of your threads and I do agree with Spry that these Centurions looks nice (really thought that pose with the Blue One is sweet) and that new EU Swoop with Rider is turning out good too. Those saddlebags on that bike look spot on.
Title: Re: 27/02/12 Group shot of Centurions & New SOTE WIP (Swoop and bandit!)
Post by: smeagol92055 on February 27, 2012, 04:04:16 PM
As usual, your new custom looks simply amazing, even in the early stages!

Love the group shot of the Centurians!
Title: Re: 27/02/12 Group shot of Centurions & New SOTE WIP (Swoop and bandit!)
Post by: botwt on February 27, 2012, 05:26:44 PM
The Star Wars Centurions are awesome and that bandit and swoop bike look like they are going to be equally amazing! :)
Title: Re: 27/02/12 Group shot of Centurions & New SOTE WIP (Swoop and bandit!)
Post by: Darth Optimus on February 28, 2012, 08:43:38 PM
SOTA put out some neat figs.  It's very cool to see you updating them.  How's about an original SOTA fig, like Big Gizz the biker gang leader from the SOTA comics?  You could totally do that, right?  Yes, I think so!

Also, the Centurions look amazing.  Good work with the Blanx figs.
Title: Re: 27/02/12 Group shot of Centurions & New SOTE WIP (Swoop and bandit!)
Post by: krztfr on February 29, 2012, 12:42:53 AM
Swoop bike and rider look better than mine already...I took off the missile launcher but no idea what to do with the space...
Title: Re: 27/02/12 Group shot of Centurions & New SOTE WIP (Swoop and bandit!)
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 29, 2012, 04:57:31 AM
Hey DO glad you like the group shot - have you got a reference pic of Big Gizz?

KRZ - I hated that rocket thing! Have a look for some small GI Joe backpacks - they make great saddle bags, an then use putty to make a pillion seat!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/bdac5c42.jpg)

Did you ever finish your Luke as an Coruscant Guard?
Title: Re: Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit WIP
Post by: Tamer on February 29, 2012, 06:00:04 AM
Ray, you are on fire these past few weeks. My comments are on the front page.
Title: Re: Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit WIP
Post by: CloneSniper78 on February 29, 2012, 08:48:57 AM
That swoop bike is sweet. I would like to see more pics please....  ;D
Title: Re: Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 29, 2012, 09:00:14 AM
Still working on this guy - at the moment he kind of has a Robocop vibe going on :)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f33bc629.jpg)

And on his ride...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/51852f5d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/414726d7.jpg)

Hopefully have him done in the next day or so - I think his armour needs some colour to break it up!

WB Out!!

Ps Thanks yet again Tamer!
Title: Re: Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit WIP
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on February 29, 2012, 09:28:54 AM
I really hope Hasbro redoes their entire SOTE line at some point. They'd do well to borrow your designs here! Can't wait to see this finished!
Title: Re: Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit WIP
Post by: Tamer on February 29, 2012, 09:36:39 AM
Yeah, me too. I still want to buy the SOTE Slave I one day.
Title: Re: Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 29, 2012, 11:18:04 AM
Thanks guys - that's a really kind thing to say! Here's a couple more of the swoop (so far) and a final pic of all my SOTE customs so far....

Thanks WB Out!!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/68e00dcc.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/13435218.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/11b3ea4d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/fd784d7a.jpg)

And here's the group shot...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1e80ee25.jpg)

Title: Re: Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit WIP
Post by: Mungo Baobab on February 29, 2012, 03:31:09 PM
Great job. I am actually listening to the SOTE audio book again. I thought this was such a cool story. Wish they would do a movie in the CW style animation.
Title: Re: Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit WIP
Post by: botwt on February 29, 2012, 05:06:45 PM
WOW!! Looks great!!  :)
Title: Re: Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit WIP
Post by: YakFace on February 29, 2012, 08:09:06 PM
Badass. I love the Shadows group shot, can't wait to see that Chewy all finished up. Nice work man.
Title: Re: Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit WIP
Post by: Art deWhill on March 01, 2012, 12:38:15 AM
cooool!!  great customs and exciting action pose/shots. great angles. Love them!!
Title: Re: Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 01, 2012, 08:00:39 AM
@ Mungo - that would be such a great movie - I'd pay to see that at the cinema!!

@ YakFace - thanks mate, I've still got a few SOTE figs to try my hand at!

@ Botwt - thanks as always matey!

@ Art - cheers! Photographing them is half the fun!

On which note I've finished the paint job on the Swoop Bandit and tweaked the bike so here is the completed custom. Thanks as always for stopping by and leaving comments!! :)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/812b58af.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8d0f6d04.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/fef8900d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/e5fc14f0.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f293365a.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ae8dc4c4.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0506da97.jpg)
Title: Re: 01/03/12 Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit FINISHED
Post by: Tamer on March 01, 2012, 08:43:48 AM
Wow, my comments on these are on the front page.

I just shake my head in wonder at why Hasbro won't do some of this too. I am gonna have to go find my SOTE Novel and read it again. What a cool little diorama you could make in a bookcase around this book. I like it.
Title: Re: 01/03/12 Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit FINISHED
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on March 01, 2012, 08:52:09 AM
And the paint makes it all come together! Excellent work as always!
Title: Re: 01/03/12 Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit FINISHED
Post by: CloneSniper78 on March 01, 2012, 07:25:39 PM
Killer paint apps. Great job. I'm inspired to get my paint brushes out tonight.  ;)
Title: Re: 01/03/12 Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit FINISHED
Post by: JediMerc on March 01, 2012, 07:54:59 PM
Looks fantastic!  Gosh I wish there were more SOTE figs available...
Title: Re: 01/03/12 Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit FINISHED
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 01, 2012, 08:02:38 PM
Very nice! Love the final version of the swoop and the rider!
Title: Re: 01/03/12 Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit FINISHED
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on March 02, 2012, 07:07:14 AM
Great Stuff!
Title: Re: 01/03/12 Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit FINISHED
Post by: Mungo Baobab on March 02, 2012, 02:54:51 PM
Outstanding!!!
Title: Re: 01/03/12 Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit FINISHED
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 02, 2012, 04:54:27 PM
Guys thank you very, very much for your kind words - I had a cr@ppy day at work today and reading the comments on here lifted my spirits greatly!

Restoration work excluded I want to finish my SOTE run of figures so here's what I'm looking at in the future...

To finish my Chewie as Snoova. Then I'd like to make a Guri and Leebo. Possibly Lando in Coruscant Guard outfit too. I like the comic pack Xizor but that Leia is darn awful! I don't really know where I could take Leia as a custom - unless anyone has any reference photos of her in other outfits? Also I found some pics of Big Gizz - wow that looks like it might be too much of a challenge for my limited skills!!

With the snowspeeder Luke warming pegs it would be nice and easy to bash a Dash in that gear too...

So what do folks think? Thanks as always for stopping by!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: 01/03/12 Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit FINISHED
Post by: Tamer on March 02, 2012, 05:29:00 PM
I like the sound of Guri (is that the assasin droid Luke lets go?) and always thought it might be interesting to see a Pilot Xizor if he has an outfit when he takes out the Virago. I would love to see someone take on that three and three quarter build one day. I so am going to go find that this weekend and read it again.
Title: 01/03/12 Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit FINISHED
Post by: Mungo Baobab on March 02, 2012, 06:25:59 PM
If you stick to the SOTE novelization only you could keep to those basic figures or if you also like the comic book adaptation you could pick up even more characters to develop. Here are a few I would like to see, but of course this is simply my opinion...

Spiker
Guri
Leia as Boushh - a better version
Koth Melan
Spero
Benedict Vidkun

Anyway, just some ideas I thought I would throw out.
Title: Re: 01/03/12 Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit FINISHED
Post by: spudafett on March 03, 2012, 01:53:40 PM
I like the sound of Guri (is that the assasin droid Luke lets go?) and always thought it might be interesting to see a Pilot Xizor if he has an outfit when he takes out the Virago. I would love to see someone take on that three and three quarter build one day. I so am going to go find that this weekend and read it again.

tamer.... a 1:18th scale virago would be awesome.  And by using the action fleet version of the ship I know it'd be a simple task to scale it up in size!  AND the best part is that the ship is mostly hard lines and 90degree edges, making it a relatively simple design....

I think it'd be an easy one to do.  Put that on my "to-do but will never get around to it" list...
Title: Re: 01/03/12 Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit FINISHED
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 03, 2012, 03:17:24 PM
Well I've decided on who is next after Snoova..
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(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/707e004c.jpg)

Yep I'm going to tackle Guri, more specifically the version of the character in the painting above. I'm looking at a fairly simple build and repaint using a MU Kitty Pride and skirt from a POTF2 Leia. Stay tuned for the next update folks!!
Title: Re: 01/03/12 Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit FINISHED
Post by: Tamer on March 03, 2012, 06:19:27 PM
Wow awesome pic of her, its the first time I have seen what she might look like. Looking forward to the build.

And SF, I would love to see someone tackle that build, perhaps WB can pull it off!
Title: Re: 01/03/12 Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit FINISHED
Post by: krztfr on March 03, 2012, 07:12:38 PM
What happened to the robot co-pilot Leebo?
Title: Re: 01/03/12 Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit FINISHED
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 04, 2012, 08:34:07 AM
Can't wait to see Guri! and yea, how about Leebo?
Title: Re: 01/03/12 Shadows Of The Empire - Swoop Bike and Bandit FINISHED
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 12, 2012, 08:38:01 AM
Stuck at work at the moment (was on mainland Europe last week)

Guri build has gone pretty well - paint going on tomorrow! Also got all the parts for my TOR Jedi based on my actual level 44 character :) and as for Leebo? I've got all the parts but scared of the sculpting at the moment lol!!

Pics soon,

WB
Title: Re: 13/03/12 Shadows OF The Empire - Guri completed!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 13, 2012, 06:52:27 AM
Hey all I managed to get to play with my paints for the first time in about a week!!

Here is my version of Guri from SOTE based on the Greg Hildebrandt painting from the previous page. 

She still needs some minor work in sculpting the sides of the skirt...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/263455ae.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/22732777.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/014aee6d.jpg)

And here she is with Dash! I've always found this GH version of Guri to be ,ahem, more appealing than the 'jumpsuit' version

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/02086248.jpg)

All the best

WB Out!!
Title: Re: 13/03/12 Shadows OF The Empire - Guri completed!!
Post by: Tamer on March 13, 2012, 07:36:34 AM
Wow, I definitely agree she is an eye pleaser. You are going to see her on the front page in a bit. She's a beauty.

Speaking of her character, is she seen again after this novel in any future stories. She sounds like an excellent character to make into a photo-novel or further book.
Title: Re: 13/03/12 Shadows OF The Empire - Guri completed!!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on March 13, 2012, 07:47:53 AM
Great Work!! Guri is an often attempted but seldom well-executed custom! You've done a bang up job here! Now you need to do one of her in her red outfit lol
Title: Re: 13/03/12 Shadows OF The Empire - Guri completed!!
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on March 13, 2012, 08:28:16 AM
wooaa that´s a wonderful figure Ray really amanzing the  MU bodies are always a great option to do female custom figures  DH DH DH DH excellent work my friend and best of luck on your future customs


Pablo
Title: Re: 13/03/12 Shadows OF The Empire - Guri completed!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 13, 2012, 09:36:46 AM
Ray, that is indeed one of the best Guri figures I have seen! Very nice work and what head is that? It looks like an old Spy Kids female face with different hair.
Title: Re: 13/03/12 Shadows OF The Empire - Guri completed!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 13, 2012, 10:08:48 AM
Wow thanks for the quick replies guys!!  ;D

@ Tamer - I think she reappears in a conic with Dash?

@ Pablo -  cheers as always bro! It's the first time I've ever used a MU body!

@ AFE - that's very kind indeed, ESP coming from one of the most creative customisers on the yards!

@ LE - she's got to be the easiest build ever, the skirt is from a POTF2 slave Leia & the rest of the figure is a MU Kitty Pryde including the head/hair!
Title: Re: 13/03/12 Shadows OF The Empire - Guri completed!!
Post by: Tamer on March 13, 2012, 10:49:44 AM
@ Tamer - I think she reappears in a conic with Dash?

I need to find that and see what she is up to, probably no good!
Title: Re: 13/03/12 Shadows OF The Empire - Guri completed!!
Post by: JediMerc on March 13, 2012, 12:52:31 PM
Looks really nice; I love the muted coloring you used, both on the gold on the skin-tone.  She really matches up well with that concept image you referred to!
Title: Re: 13/03/12 Shadows OF The Empire - Guri completed!!
Post by: botwt on March 13, 2012, 03:51:57 PM
Really nice job on her...she looks outstanding! :)
Title: Re: 13/03/12 Shadows OF The Empire - Guri completed!!
Post by: YakFace on March 13, 2012, 04:55:24 PM
Very cool!
Title: Re: 13/03/12 Shadows OF The Empire - Guri completed!!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on March 14, 2012, 05:57:55 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: 03/04/2012 - TOR Jedi Guardian Completed!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 03, 2012, 08:30:19 AM
Hey JM, Botwt and Yakface - thank you very much guys!! the feed back is always appreciated :)
Title: Re: 03/04/2012 - TOR Jedi Guardian Completed!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 03, 2012, 08:32:41 AM
Hey guys I've completed my first figure for the TOR contest...

Here is General T'aaylorr a high level Jedi Guardian

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/32e22540.jpg)

For more pics please see the TOR contest thread!!

As always, thanks for looking

WB Out!!
Title: Re: 03/04/2012 - TOR Jedi Guardian Completed!
Post by: Tamer on April 03, 2012, 12:36:56 PM
Cool deal, I need a few more pictures to even things out so I will have to add at least one of this latest. It looks awesome.

Speaking of awesome:

Custom Image Gallery of Wookie Balls
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/Tamer%20continued/cafnwookieballsbanner.gif) (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/Galleries/cafn-features-wookie-balls-customs)
Title: Re: 03/04/2012 - TOR Jedi Guardian Completed!
Post by: Darth Optimus on April 03, 2012, 03:18:04 PM
Your new TOR Jedi is cool!  Is his armor white or silver?
Title: Re: 03/04/2012 - TOR Jedi Guardian Completed!
Post by: JediMerc on April 03, 2012, 06:51:01 PM
this guy looks fantastic!  that Joe body works so well for figs in this era of the SW timeline...I like your use of the Kyle Katarn shoulder pads/pauldrons; those turned out looking great!
Title: Re: 03/04/2012 - TOR Jedi Guardian Completed!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on April 03, 2012, 06:56:31 PM
So good! Really blown away by these armored jedi that are cropping up! Great weathering on this guy's armor! It's clear that there is a very consistent WBs standard and it's very high!
Title: Re: 03/04/2012 - TOR Jedi Guardian Completed!
Post by: botwt on April 03, 2012, 07:02:16 PM
Very cool job on him!!
Title: Re: 03/04/2012 - TOR Jedi Guardian Completed!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 04, 2012, 07:19:27 AM
Thanks guys :)

@ DO his armour is White, silver and a blend of both! Some of the armour in the games has an almost pearl like quality to it. And some of the armour is plain weird! You get the hardshell Jedi as per the FMV but others are the build of Robocop with just a cape and hood - Which is kind of the way mine went!

@JM thank you mate! And good spot re the Katarn shoulder pads!

@AFE that too kind of you! I've learnt a lot about weathering from you guys on this site!

@Botwt thanks as always man - but he's not a patch on your TOR Astro!!


Title: Re: 04/04/2012 - TOR Female Smuggler Character COMPLETE!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 04, 2012, 07:29:26 AM
OK and here we have my second entry...

This is Nu'anna-Shan a female cyborg Smuggler. A woman with no past, only a future. She travels between the outer rim to the depths of Republic (and sometimes Imperial) space with her sidekick Corso Riggs. At a glance it's only the small metal implants on her cheeks that give away Nu'anna's cyborg status - however internally she supports an advanced HUD display that allows her to be a crack shot with a blaster pistol.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/db191876.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/c071fd6d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0b9c354c.jpg)

This figure is meant to represent Nu'anna-Sahan as she was soon after her in-game creation. My actual toon of her is currently wearing a full pilots outfit!
Title: Re: 04/04/2012 - TOR Female Smuggler Character COMPLETE!!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on April 04, 2012, 07:57:22 AM
This is fantastic! She looks very video-gamey! Which is not a bad thing considering it's a custom based on a toon. Really solid custom! The colors, your washes, it's all coming together brother! Excellent work! My only concern are her jaw tattoos (I hope that's what they are?) Maybe it's the angle/lighting but they look a little like smudges. Maybe define them a little more? Otherwise this is awesome! I love that you turned the Juno top into a vest! Also the Agent Helix arms work great with that shoulder pocket. And of course the clone wars legs are great for female figures! 5 stars!
Title: Re: 04/04/2012 - TOR Female Smuggler Character COMPLETE!!
Post by: Tamer on April 04, 2012, 08:50:50 AM
Very nice. I just got in here to look at the General again and notice that great smuggler. I like the lighting effect on your pics too.
Title: Re: 04/04/2012 - TOR Female Smuggler Character COMPLETE!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on April 04, 2012, 03:26:15 PM
Uhh, wow.  That TOR smuggler chick is fantastic.  I love the paintwork on her.  Good job!  I cannot wait to see the 3rd entry.
Title: Re: 04/04/2012 - TOR Female Smuggler Character COMPLETE!!
Post by: wraithnine on April 04, 2012, 04:33:12 PM
another superb custom!
Title: Re: 04/04/2012 - TOR Female Smuggler Character COMPLETE!!
Post by: botwt on April 04, 2012, 07:25:09 PM
Excellent job! :)
Title: Re: 04/04/2012 - TOR Female Smuggler Character COMPLETE!!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on April 04, 2012, 09:38:58 PM
Dig It!  I especially like the last pose.
Title: Re: 04/04/2012 - TOR Female Smuggler Character COMPLETE!!
Post by: darthdaddy on April 05, 2012, 05:09:54 AM
Really am liking your female smauggler custom.  Always a big fan of your work.  Was really happy to hear that you are in the line up for being interviewed on CAFN.  I'll definitely be listening.
Title: Re: 04/04/2012 - TOR Female Smuggler Character COMPLETE!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 06, 2012, 03:29:34 PM
Ray I love, love, love her! You are on fire right now man. I also enjoyed listening to your interview on CAFN today!
Title: Re: 04/04/2012 - TOR Female Smuggler Character COMPLETE!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 07, 2012, 01:27:38 AM
Thanks yet again all !!!

@ AFE - wow that's some awesome feed back! I agree with the splodge critique of the facial cybernetics. I'll be addressing those when I get home in the next day or two :)

@ Tamer - thanks for the gallery bro, and it was awesome to talk to to you and Chad on CAFN too!!

@ DO - cheers mate! Next up will be a mid level Old Republic Commando based on my wife's healer toon!

@ Wraithnine - thank you very much mate :)

@ Botwt - as always man thanks for dropping by!! I'd love to see a mass photo shoot of all of the ISY entries together!

@JM - cheers! That last pose is my favourite pic too :)

@ DD - that's very kind of you! I love the work that you and Elias produce too - can you please PM me the details for your blog site again? I managed to delete the last one by accident :(

@ LE - wow man glad you like her! I've kind of got into a stride with female customs now - I remember being a bit nervous of tackling my first one! And doing the podcast with the guys was a blast!

Thanks again all of you - hopefully I'll have most of my final completed in the next few days - and once my Blowtorch headsculpt arrives later in the week I'll post up the completed photos!!

Hope you are all having a great Easter with your loved ones,

WB Out !!
Title: Re: 04/04/2012 - TOR Female Smuggler Character COMPLETE!!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on April 07, 2012, 10:04:13 AM
She's a hottie, and a great custom too.
Title: Re: 04/04/2012 - TOR Female Smuggler Character COMPLETE!!
Post by: JediMerc on April 07, 2012, 05:29:38 PM
This is one kick arse figure!  The grittiness/realistic paint apps are a quality that takes some effort to master, and you've accomplished that here.  I love that you tackled the face in a completely original way; when I read your description of her, I thought for sure that you were using the Lumiya head sculpt from that comic pack from a couple years ago.  She turned out great and I really like the red paint you used on her.
Title: Re: 04/04/2012 - TOR Female Smuggler Character COMPLETE!!
Post by: Tamer on April 08, 2012, 07:57:26 AM
I agree, the podcast was great fun. I hope we can get you on for a future episode. Ok that new cyborg gal is on our front page.
Title: Re: 10/04/12 TOR Trooper WIP!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 10, 2012, 02:48:24 AM

First off - thanks everyone for the kind words regarding my last custom. It's always uplifting to hear positive feedback from peers that you hold in high regard! So thank you all again and without further ado...

Here's the almost final build for my third and final TOR entry...

Hudson is my wife's main toon - he is currently level 46 - but this custom represents him circa level 30ish. Hudson is a Commando / Healer Trooper - I'm still awaiting the actual headsculpt that I will be using for this figure - a 25th Blowtorch...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/857db5c8.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/167b95e7.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9bee4b32.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4ff75714.jpg)

Looking forward to finishing this guy off - as is Mrs Balls - she wants him standing in front of her monitor in the Wookie-Bunker!!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: 10/04/12 TOR Trooper WIP!!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on April 10, 2012, 07:14:25 AM
Looking good!  Can't wait to see it done.
Title: Re: 10/04/12 TOR Trooper WIP!!
Post by: smeagol92055 on April 10, 2012, 09:24:00 AM
What's the current headsculpt on that WIP?  Looks familiar.
I'm always on the lookout for very strongly featured headsculpts.
Title: Re: 10/04/12 TOR Trooper WIP!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 10, 2012, 12:43:29 PM
Thanks JM!

Smeagol it's the GI Joe / M.A.S.K crossover Matt Trakker figure. A great sculpt as is the 25th Blowtorch that I'll be replacing it with!
Title: Re: 10/04/12 TOR Trooper WIP!!
Post by: smeagol92055 on April 10, 2012, 12:47:28 PM
I have NO idea what's going on, but I cannot locate GI Joe figures ANYWHERE in my area.  I've been looking everywhere.
Title: Re: 10/04/12 TOR Trooper WIP!!
Post by: Tamer on April 10, 2012, 04:08:43 PM
Wow, just seeing that third trooper entry. Wow.
Title: Re: 10/04/12 TOR Trooper WIP!!
Post by: Clonehead on April 10, 2012, 05:11:08 PM
this is going to be one proud figure, to be sure. I really like this one.
Title: Re: 10/04/12 TOR Trooper WIP!!
Post by: botwt on April 10, 2012, 05:28:45 PM
Cannot wait to see how he finishes up! :)
Title: Re: 10/04/12 TOR Trooper WIP!!
Post by: Tamer on April 10, 2012, 05:56:02 PM
That knife off the backpack is pretty daggone cool.
Title: Re: 10/04/12 TOR Trooper WIP!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on April 13, 2012, 06:36:55 PM
Cool WIP of the TOR commando.  I has two in the works right now, and I even used the same gatling gun as a base for one of their BFGs!  We seem to be on the same wavelength!
Title: Re: 10/04/12 TOR Trooper WIP!!
Post by: JLaban4 on April 14, 2012, 05:07:18 AM
Awesome!
Title: Re: 10/04/12 TOR Trooper WIP!!
Post by: Tamer on April 14, 2012, 06:46:54 AM
I really like Hudson. Time to get him on the fp.
Title: Re: 10/04/12 TOR Trooper WIP!!
Post by: Laojax on April 14, 2012, 11:12:32 PM
 Very cool! Is this color just primer? I think it looks great like that, but I'm sure you're gonna wow us even further! I'll be watching!
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 15, 2012, 10:18:32 AM
Hey gang - Thanks for your continued support!

I've just finished Hudson and snapped some pics - so here he is in all his glory! :)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0c2821a8.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/752fc3c5.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5ecc18b3.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/fe8e0fff.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f4f97c14.jpg)

Mrs Balls is pretty happy with how he turned out, Iguess I am too :)

Thanks forlooking as always

Ray
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 15, 2012, 10:21:50 AM
And here are my finished three figures that I'm entering into the competition; Hudson, T'aaylorr and Nu'Anna-Shan

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5f922ec9.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/e417796f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/063825e9.jpg)

I've really enjoyed making figures of our actual in-game toons. Hope you like them all too!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on April 15, 2012, 10:26:53 AM
Awesome!  They all look great.
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: JLaban4 on April 15, 2012, 12:15:51 PM
Awesome!
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: botwt on April 15, 2012, 12:16:26 PM
Too cool!! :)
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: ghostskull18 on April 15, 2012, 01:06:55 PM
Awesome!
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: JediMerc on April 15, 2012, 01:38:14 PM
Very cool!  i love how well the TOR trooper turned out; love the paints selections!
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on April 15, 2012, 03:09:18 PM
So flippin' good!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: Tamer on April 15, 2012, 03:15:41 PM
Yepper, Hudson is fantastic! On the front page along with a contest reminder.

Do you think you will make a helmet for this guy?
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on April 15, 2012, 03:18:30 PM
Wow. That TOR Trooper is awesome!
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: Laojax on April 15, 2012, 03:39:55 PM
Excellent work! The trooper's paint job turned out fantastic, as I expected. Any way you could post a screen cap of the in-game characters for comparison?
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 15, 2012, 06:27:32 PM
This final entry is awesome! Such a tough looking trooper! Then you get to the head and he looks like a nice guy. haha Cool custom and the paint work is perfect, but I would love to see a tougher looking face for him. Smashing entry on all three Ray!
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on April 19, 2012, 10:51:24 AM
I hear what Sprywalker is sayin' about Hudson's mug...but I like it. He's happy as can be, blastin' Sith into bits & pieces.
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: Mando Assasin on April 19, 2012, 12:25:24 PM
WOW! great job on them.
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: r1bb1t on April 20, 2012, 12:57:20 PM
I truly enjoy viewing your customs. I also like all of the detail you put into your work.
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on April 21, 2012, 06:11:36 AM
What red did you use for the trooper?
Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 23, 2012, 04:27:36 AM
Thanks guys -this competition has seen soon truly awesome entries and I'm just glad that I managed to get my three done in time!!!

I know what you mean about the headsculpt LE I'm having real difficulty trying to find one that matches Vic's toon! 

JM - the paint is a hand blended orange/red that I made using Vallejo   paints 

Tamer - I'm not doing a helmet for this trooper as in game Vicky uses the 'hide headslot' function for Hudson which always shows him as unmasked!!

Thanks once again guys for all the really kind comments, I've had some really tiring shifts at work recently and been too worm out to pick up my paints for a while. However I'm about to get back on it!!

More soon!

WB Out!!


Title: Re: 15/04/12 TOR Trooper & final entry COMPLETED!!
Post by: Tamer on April 23, 2012, 05:32:17 AM
Hey, it looks awesome without a helmet. Like the TOR Trooper that was scarred up for the TOR Video Game Previews.

If she decided to put a helmet on him you can always paint one up later.

I just relistened to the podcast this past weekend too. I can't wait to see that new Blanx project you talked about too.
Title: Re: 29/04/12 New WIPs, Blanx Alpha Republic Commando!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 29, 2012, 08:20:02 AM
Hey folks!

Got a couple of new WIPs to show you all...first up is my StitchFett influenced Blanx Alpha Republic Commando...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/95762d4d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8349f147.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/d1c8ff24.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8ba875ef.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/950743fb.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/da8ebf87.jpg)

As mentioned in my podcast with Chad and Shawn I'm doing three of these guys as part of my first dio, they will be a Post- Order66 Imperial Commando desert search team, hunting down Jedi! I can't wait to really get started on them!!

I'm also working on something else, just for fun...My Dremel is getting a right old work out these days!!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f878dd19.jpg)

More soon,

WB Out!!
Title: Re: 29/04/12 New WIPs, Blanx Alpha Republic Commando!!
Post by: botwt on April 29, 2012, 08:33:59 AM
Wow, cool looking Commando! :)
Title: Re: 29/04/12 New WIPs, Blanx Alpha Republic Commando!!
Post by: Tamer on April 29, 2012, 08:41:03 AM
Ray, that looks fantastic. And the range of motion! So cool, and on the fp.
Title: Re: 29/04/12 New WIPs, Blanx Alpha Republic Commando!!
Post by: JLaban4 on April 29, 2012, 11:15:39 AM
Awesome!!!!!!!! ()rr
Title: Re: 29/04/12 New WIPs, Blanx Alpha Republic Commando!!
Post by: Mando Assasin on April 29, 2012, 12:14:54 PM
Can't wait to see the completed fig, your work is amazing! ;D
Title: Re: 29/04/12 New WIPs, Blanx Alpha Republic Commando!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on April 29, 2012, 03:12:02 PM
Dear Optimus on Cybertron...those WIPs are outstanding.  While I'm a HUGE RC fan, I cannot believe how excited I got when I reached the bottom and saw the Robocop upgrade.  "HOLY COW...ROBOCOP!" is what I yelled out loud, startling my son.
Title: Re: 29/04/12 New WIPs, Blanx Alpha Republic Commando!!
Post by: The Spectre on April 29, 2012, 04:03:17 PM
Robocop is looking SWEEEEEET!
Title: Re: 29/04/12 New WIPs, Blanx Alpha Republic Commando!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 30, 2012, 04:54:38 AM
Awesome looking RC conversion Ray! That is an awesome pose as well. Glad to see you updating Robo Cop! Can't wait to see the end result.
Title: Re: 29/04/12 New WIPs, Blanx Alpha Republic Commando!!
Post by: lucasclones on April 30, 2012, 07:57:35 AM
Man thats a lot a dremel work but it has definitely payed off Ray. Stunning RC I cannot wait for the rest and Robocop to boot!
Title: Re: 29/04/12 New WIPs, Blanx Alpha Republic Commando!!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on April 30, 2012, 09:09:05 AM
That RC is awesome. I just wonder how tall is he compared to a normal RC or a VC Clone Trooper? I love your next project ROBOCOP!!! I can't wait to see that one finished!
Title: Re: 29/04/12 New WIPs, Blanx Alpha Republic Commando!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 30, 2012, 02:04:44 PM
Hey guys thanks for the great feedback!! The articulation in this RCs is pretty groovy - as Tamer said you can pose them in the most goofy of stances!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f7f7d008.jpg)

This guys is a prototype who needs some cleaning up prior to painting as I wasnt sure how much grinding of the Blanx would be needed when I started out!

And as for height? Here's a comparison...there's not a lot in it to be honest!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6437c753.jpg)

I'm looking forward to building my battle damaged Robo next! Thanks once again for looking...

All the best,

Ray
Title: Re: 29/04/12 New WIPs, Blanx Alpha Republic Commando!!
Post by: smeagol92055 on April 30, 2012, 03:17:28 PM
Those Blanx figures are surely one of the best things ever to happen to customizing.
Title: Re: 29/04/12 New WIPs, Blanx Alpha Republic Commando!!
Post by: Mando Assasin on April 30, 2012, 04:14:31 PM
This is comi'n along great! They have nice articulation, i might try to do a stitch fett custom with blanx.
Title: Re: Super Justice Cyborg Go!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 06, 2012, 01:51:23 PM
Thanks guys!!

Still very much a WIP but the build is almost there...

Battle damaged Robocop with 'Cobra Assault Cannon.'

 (http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1f833267.jpg)

Better pics soon!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Super Justice Cyborg Go!!
Post by: Mando Assasin on May 06, 2012, 01:53:37 PM
This looks AWESOME!
Title: Re: Super Justice Cyborg Go!!
Post by: Tamer on May 06, 2012, 03:15:24 PM
Wow. I do like Robocop. I think you are doing him great justice.

Love it when he popped on that jet pack and grabbed the big gun when he took on the Japanese Ninja Cyborg and then the Corporation.

Anyhow, back on the front page. I hope the Olympics still give you a bit of time to customize.
Title: Re: Super Justice Cyborg Go!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 06, 2012, 06:06:49 PM
Looking good Ray! I would love to see some details and hear how you modded this figure.
Title: Re: Super Justice Cyborg Go!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on May 06, 2012, 09:44:37 PM
OMG!  Robocop is gonna be SO AWESOME!
Title: Re: Super Justice Cyborg Go!!
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on May 07, 2012, 04:31:01 AM
cant wait to see it complete my friend looks awesome  DH DH ()rr
Title: Re: Super Justice Cyborg Go!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 07, 2012, 05:41:12 AM
Thanks guys!!!

I know there are more 'screen accurate' Robocop figures out there - but I fancied having some fun...

Mine  is made from an old 1990s Toy Island figure that I had knocking around...

First off I cast a spare helmet that has been 'battle damaged.'

Secondly I stripped the figure down and used my Dremel to hollow out the joints and armour.

Into which I place parts of a GI Joe accelerator figure that I had left over. This included the hands, arms, pelvis, upper thighs and knees.

The Light-Fifty is made by Marauder. I also have an Auto-9 but I am saving this for a second 'pristine' Robo

Here's a few more WIP pics

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2ac4095b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/be556832.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0f747e46.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/becc38fe.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/fc2d2820.jpg)

More soon

Ray
Title: Re: Super Justice Cyborg Go!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 07, 2012, 09:59:50 AM
I've got the base coat on now - looking a bit less
'patchworky' today...sadly most of the painting I've done today has been on my house!!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/d3506b0a.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/82b22842.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/c189cd36.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/951a84e5.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7e95afc5.jpg)

May have to do something with the scope on the .50 to make it more like the Cobra in the movie...
Title: Re: Super Justice Cyborg Go!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on May 07, 2012, 10:54:39 AM
Stealth Robocop!  Do a whole series!
Title: Re: 29/04/12 New WIPs, Blanx Alpha Republic Commando!!
Post by: Mando Assasin on May 07, 2012, 12:45:58 PM
Hey guys thanks for the great feedback!! The articulation in this RCs is pretty groovy - as Tamer said you can pose them in the most goofy of stances!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f7f7d008.jpg)

This guys is a prototype who needs some cleaning up prior to painting as I wasnt sure how much grinding of the Blanx would be needed when I started out!

And as for height? Here's a comparison...there's not a lot in it to be honest!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6437c753.jpg)

I'm looking forward to building my battle damaged Robo next! Thanks once again for looking...

All the best,

Ray

Will you ever plan on making super arty omega and delta RC's?
Title: Re: Super Justice Cyborg Go!!
Post by: botwt on May 07, 2012, 04:09:34 PM
Really liking the look of the Robocop!
Title: Re: Robocop custom WIP - getting the paint on!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 11, 2012, 02:59:06 AM
@DO lol back in the day Kenner and Toy Island released all sorts of bonkers Robocop variants!

@Mando, thanks man - no plans re Delta Squad just the three RCs on my dio. RCs are fairly difficult to come by here in the UK. I was lucky to get these three factory seconds!

@Botwt - thanks as ever buddy!!

Starting to get the paint on Robo...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4e893e9e.jpg)

Nice and simple silver on the armour then a dark Mig wash,  the joints, hands etc will remain black but with a gloss varnish. The legs are pretty much done, just got the body and arms left to do!

Quite happy with my home cast helmet too!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/e8e124b0.jpg)


Title: Re: Robocop custom WIP - getting the paint on!
Post by: Tamer on May 11, 2012, 04:52:07 AM
Wow, looks great Ray. Back to the fp.
Title: Re: Robocop custom WIP - getting the paint on!
Post by: Darth Optimus on May 11, 2012, 05:11:44 AM
This is gonna be so awesome!
Title: Re: Completed Robocop custom vintage figure 11/05/12
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 11, 2012, 07:00:21 AM
Thanks for the FP Tamer! And guess what - I've finished Robo...

This is what I started with, a basic Toy Island 1990s figure...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1d34d561.jpg)

And here's my final take on a battle damaged Robo...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7d3e0f82.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/a3342c69.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5238f2ff.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/fb231a3c.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3dcf8c58.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/420ec9e5.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7b19ed9b.jpg)

Thanks as always for dropping by!

Ray
Title: Re: Completed Robocop custom vintage figure 11/05/12
Post by: Tamer on May 11, 2012, 07:18:56 AM
Wow, let me go switch out that image. It looks great Ray.
Title: Re: Completed Robocop custom vintage figure 11/05/12
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on May 11, 2012, 12:57:39 PM
Wow!!!!!!!!!!  Makes me want to go see the movie again.
Title: Re: Completed Robocop custom vintage figure 11/05/12
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 11, 2012, 03:00:58 PM
Ray this looks fantastic! You are making me want to try this with my old Robo Cop figure. You are becoming the dremel master and your paint aps look perfect!
Title: Re: Completed Robocop custom vintage figure 11/05/12
Post by: The Spectre on May 11, 2012, 03:40:07 PM
Sweet!
Title: Re: Completed Robocop custom vintage figure 11/05/12
Post by: botwt on May 11, 2012, 05:30:17 PM
He is really cool! :)
Title: Re: Completed Robocop custom vintage figure 11/05/12
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on May 11, 2012, 05:33:27 PM
"Call for backup!" Awesome work on this!
Title: Re: Completed Robocop custom vintage figure 11/05/12
Post by: JediMerc on May 11, 2012, 08:27:59 PM
"Dead or alive, you're coming with me!"

Just had to throw that in!  Great work here; the blast markings on his chest look good...what'd you use for the blast holes?  Looks like a hot screwdriver?
Title: Re: Completed Robocop custom vintage figure 11/05/12
Post by: Darth Optimus on May 13, 2012, 10:06:29 AM
"Thank you for your cooperation". 

I was right, this is so awesome!  Are we gonna get a pristine-fresh-off-the-factory-floor version?
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 31, 2012, 08:09:29 AM
Hey guys!

Thanks for the kind words about Robo, he was a bit of an effort to put together! I'm happy with the result though and I have the parts to make a shiny new version too!The blast holes in the chest are actually part of the original battle damaged figure and other parts come from a donor Joe.

Here's my latest WIP. I wanted to put together a post Episode 2 Anakin, I.E when he was in his final days as a Padawan and the early stages of the Clone Wars. I also wanted to try and capture the arrogant young officer look you see in portraits dating from the English Civil War (17th Century.)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6779ab8a.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/91e1d87e.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/69033f94.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/d7b176e4.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/c062e0cd.jpg)

I'm really happy with how these parts came together on this build, I can't wait to get some paint on him and finish the project!

Thanks as ever,

Ray

Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: wheeljack on May 31, 2012, 11:40:45 AM
love the captain morgan pose :)
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: Mando Assasin on May 31, 2012, 12:20:52 PM
This will be a great figure! :D
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on May 31, 2012, 01:47:20 PM
its going to look great when painted
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: botwt on May 31, 2012, 02:42:12 PM
Very cool!!  :)
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: ghostskull18 on May 31, 2012, 02:46:31 PM
Awesome!
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: Darth Optimus on May 31, 2012, 05:54:19 PM
This new armored Anakin is looking awesome.
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: lostcauze501st on May 31, 2012, 06:22:04 PM
Can't wait to see this finished.
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: Tamer on June 01, 2012, 06:06:42 AM
Wow, sure its not done? Looks great to me, back on the front page.
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: clone10 on June 01, 2012, 07:50:59 AM
Awesome
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: YakFace on June 01, 2012, 12:23:14 PM
Love what you did with that Robocop figure! Badass stuff.
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: JediMerc on June 01, 2012, 06:50:26 PM
Interesting take on Anakin!  I've always preferred the look where multiple bits and pieces of clone armor are mix-matched with Jedi attire for a more military 'feel' to the characters.  It was always hard for me to envision Jedi not wearing significant armor during the Clone Wars...
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: Wookie-Balls on June 05, 2012, 12:45:24 PM
Almost there just the pauldron and some fine detail to go!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4aba8834.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0cb0dec3.jpg)

Thanks for the kind words yet again!

Ray
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: botwt on June 05, 2012, 03:06:46 PM
He is looking really cool! :)
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: Tamer on June 06, 2012, 05:28:10 AM
Looks great, time to go back to the front page.
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: Wookie-Balls on June 06, 2012, 08:46:10 AM
Hey Botwt and Tamer! Thanks re the feedback!! I've just finished my post AOTC Anakin Padwan. I'm thinking of trying my hand at an Obi-Wan in the same style...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/bc24c579.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/62e75fce.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/927a32a8.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/559bfc9d.jpg)

Cheers!

WB out!!
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: Darth Optimus on June 06, 2012, 10:36:17 AM
The Anakin looks sweet!  Definetly have to do an Obi-Wan! 
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: botwt on June 06, 2012, 04:50:25 PM
Wow, he really turned out fantastic! :)
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: Wookie-Balls on June 08, 2012, 01:33:39 AM
Thanks guys!

I'm putting together the parts for my Obi Wan over the next week...
Title: Re: WIP armoured Padawan Anakin - realistic Clone Wars style
Post by: JediMerc on June 08, 2012, 04:14:08 AM
Me likey!  Great execution, especially on the paint colors...definitely looks grittier than the actual CW series is.
Title: Re: The Black Hole/SW crossover droid completed at last!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on June 08, 2012, 02:25:28 PM
Finally found some beads in a random shop to finish off this little guy! He's made from a M.A.S.K T-Bob, green stuff and parts from a 1/72 F15 and tank! I had the actual V.I.N.CENT toy as a kid but he's long since disappeared!!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/a3e308ce.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/705e4711.jpg)
Title: Re: The Black Hole/SW crossover droid completed at last!
Post by: BL4CK5H33P on June 08, 2012, 02:40:04 PM
VERY COOL! 1 of my favorite childhood movies... GREAT JOB man...
Title: Re: The Black Hole/SW crossover droid completed at last!
Post by: botwt on June 08, 2012, 04:47:47 PM
That little guy is brilliant!! :)
Title: Re: The Black Hole/SW crossover droid completed at last!
Post by: The Spectre on June 08, 2012, 06:16:22 PM
I LOVE this little droid! :)
Great mash-up of the 2 universes!
Title: Re: The Black Hole/SW crossover droid completed at last!
Post by: wheeljack on June 09, 2012, 07:04:27 AM
Thats one cool little dude  :o I must try to make one of those little droids, my son loves him.
Title: Re: The Black Hole/SW crossover droid completed at last!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 09, 2012, 07:45:33 AM
Very cool and awesome little droid!
Title: Re: The Black Hole/SW crossover droid completed at last!
Post by: Darth Optimus on June 09, 2012, 08:57:47 PM
One of my favorite types of customs has to be a good ol' kitbashed droid. Nice work!
Title: Re: The Black Hole/SW crossover droid completed at last!
Post by: Tamer on June 10, 2012, 12:00:46 PM
Ray, both of these look brilliant. On the front page and thank you for sharing them with us.
Title: Re: New "Half Shell" Obi-Wan Clone Wars WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on June 19, 2012, 11:11:17 AM
Hehe thanks for the feedback guys! Quite happy with that little fella!

Here is my next WIP, I've finally got the requisite parts to complete my Clone Wars Obi-Wan to compliment my previous Anakin! Just a rough build atm, paint etc to follow!!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/af4da556.jpg)
Title: Re: New "Half Shell" Obi-Wan Clone Wars WIP
Post by: BL4CK5H33P on June 19, 2012, 11:19:42 AM
Nice parts choices... he should compliment the Anakin nicely... :)
Title: Re: New "Half Shell" Obi-Wan Clone Wars WIP
Post by: botwt on June 19, 2012, 03:34:56 PM
Nice parts choices... he should compliment the Anakin nicely... :)
I agree completely...well done! :)
Title: Re: New "Half Shell" Obi-Wan Clone Wars WIP
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 19, 2012, 06:16:36 PM
Very nice looking WIP! Can't wait to see him painted.
Title: Re: New "Half Shell" Obi-Wan Clone Wars WIP
Post by: Tamer on June 20, 2012, 05:59:56 AM
Looks good already to these old eyes. Back on the fp.
Title: Re: New "Half Shell" Obi-Wan Clone Wars WIP
Post by: Darth Optimus on June 20, 2012, 09:46:54 AM
I cannot wait to see Obi-Wan and Anakin together!
Title: Re: New "Half Shell" Obi-Wan Clone Wars WIP
Post by: Art deWhill on June 20, 2012, 10:31:25 PM
cool, looking forward to seeing the finale figure!!
Title: Re: New 'vacation' WIPs - SW and Aliens USCSF Sgt
Post by: Wookie-Balls on June 21, 2012, 05:31:48 AM
Hey folks 

Thanks for the knd words re my Obi Wan WIP! I'll be slapping his paint on over the next few days...

Talking of which I've scored some leave before the coming Olympics so... It's WIP over load! 

Mrs Balls, our dog Halo and I are heading to a small island of the North East coast of England for a few days to stay in a cottage - I'm bringing  my paints and some customs!!!!

Pictured (left to right)  below are...

SOTE Leebo
Ben Skywalker
New Republic T- Wing Pilot
Clone Wars Jedi
SOTE Lando in Coruscant Armour
Aliens US Colonial Special Forces

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/b4e18bff.jpg)

Now these (and a couple of others!) should keep me busy over the next few days!

The updates will be coming soon!!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: New 'vacation' WIPs - SW and Aliens USCSF Sgt
Post by: BL4CK5H33P on June 21, 2012, 05:35:58 AM
SWEET!!! Have a great time...  ;D
Title: Re: New 'vacation' WIPs - SW and Aliens USCSF Sgt
Post by: Tamer on June 21, 2012, 06:27:39 AM
Oh yeah, definitely gonna update the fp on this one.
Title: Re: New 'vacation' WIPs - SW and Aliens USCSF Sgt
Post by: r1bb1t on June 21, 2012, 09:51:06 AM
Very nice work with the Jedi ARC troopers. I especially like what you did with VINCENT.
Title: Re: New 'vacation' WIPs - SW and Aliens USCSF Sgt
Post by: r1bb1t on June 21, 2012, 09:55:07 AM
Rather, your latest droid.
Title: Re: New 'vacation' WIPs - SW and Aliens USCSF Sgt
Post by: Darth Optimus on June 21, 2012, 10:22:54 AM
 Cool WIPs. Can't wait for another set of Colonial Marines. Still working on mine.
Title: Re: New 'vacation' WIPs - SW and Aliens USCSF Sgt
Post by: Phatty on June 21, 2012, 11:54:42 AM
Sounds like it's going to be a fun little vacation!  Looking forward to that Ben Skywalker, especially.
Title: Re: New 'vacation' WIPs - SW and Aliens USCSF Sgt
Post by: smeagol92055 on June 21, 2012, 12:30:25 PM
Lando's cape is the exact same cape that came bundled with the PotF Boba Fett.  I've never noticed that before.
Title: Re: New 'vacation' WIPs - SW and Aliens USCSF Sgt
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 21, 2012, 01:32:00 PM
Great idea to prime a few figures and take the paint with you. Have fun on your vacation! Can't wait to see these figures when you get back.
Title: Re: New 'vacation' WIPs - SW and Aliens USCSF Sgt
Post by: JediMerc on June 21, 2012, 02:43:47 PM
Leebo is looking great already; can't wait to see how this one turns out!

Enjoy the vacay!  There is no substitute for peace and quiet!
Title: Re: New Republic T-Wing Pilot
Post by: Wookie-Balls on June 24, 2012, 05:21:49 AM
Hey Y'all, greetings from Holy Island!

I'm really enjoying the chilled out atmosphere here and even though we have been in the cottage less than 24 hours I've finished my first custom!

This is my New Republic T-Wing Pilot... I'm planning on making a T-Wing for him at some point in the near future!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/c2b05478.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/37d9858c.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2e49f00c.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/dece2130.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/f3217d70.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ce81a2b3.jpg)

More soon, I think Ben Skywalker will be next!

WB Out!!



Title: Re: New Republic T-Wing Pilot
Post by: JediMerc on June 24, 2012, 05:52:30 AM
I keep checking in waiting to see Leebo, but certainly you aren't disappointing with your first custom this weekend!  I love the slightly different 'feel ' to this pilot...I think the blue in his uniform was a good choice.  The helmet looks great, I'm really liking the unique look.  It almost looks like you used actual glass (i.e. a blue marble?) for the visor.

For someone who's one vacation, you sure seem busy!  ;)
Title: Re: New Republic T-Wing Pilot
Post by: Tamer on June 24, 2012, 07:58:23 AM
Wow, that is one of the coolest Rebel Pilot Customs I have seen! From the flaming Rebel Symbol (love more close ups of that too) to the chest box, and overall look of the helmet I think you pulled off one great figure. Man, perhaps you ought to go on vacation more often. I am off to the front page with this.
Title: Re: New Republic T-Wing Pilot
Post by: wheeljack on June 24, 2012, 11:43:27 AM
Cool pilot!!! too bad for him he has to fly a T-Wing lol
Title: Re: New Republic T-Wing Pilot
Post by: The Spectre on June 24, 2012, 12:30:16 PM
Very nice pilot! The deco on the helmet markings is fantastic.
Title: Re: New Republic T-Wing Pilot
Post by: Mungo Baobab on June 24, 2012, 12:59:02 PM
Nicely done on that pilot.
Title: Re: New Republic T-Wing Pilot
Post by: YakFace on June 24, 2012, 01:22:28 PM
Wow really cool pilot! What's the helmet from?
Title: Re: New Republic T-Wing Pilot
Post by: botwt on June 24, 2012, 05:28:18 PM
Great looking pilot!!
Title: Re: New Republic T-Wing Pilot
Post by: Wookie-Balls on June 25, 2012, 02:54:21 AM
Hi again folks!

Thanks for the kind words (and FP) re my pilot! I thought I'd go for a blue flightsuit as it is something that I don't think we've seen in the SW verse so far?

Found a spot in the cottage that seems to act as a natural lightbox so here's a few more pics and some better shot of his lid...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/c128c2ff.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/b9a15a80.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ae6c7046.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/a621d32f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/971dd817.jpg)

The head and legs are from a ROC Duke, the body and arms are a 25th BBQ and the chest box and leg straps are from the Snowspeeder Zev. The helmet is from a Green Lantern Hal Jordan pilot figure....

Finally, here is an early WIP shot of my next holiday custom, Ben Skywalker...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/b833009f.jpg)

WB Out!!
Title: Re: New Republic T-Wing Pilot
Post by: Tamer on June 25, 2012, 05:06:15 AM
Wow, looks great. I really do like those flaming rebel symbols. Time to get Ben some front page treatment too.
Title: Re: New Republic T-Wing Pilot
Post by: BL4CK5H33P on June 25, 2012, 06:32:18 AM
Very cool customs man... I could've never pulled off anything like this had I been away from my workbench... - pretty slick!
Title: Re: New Republic T-Wing Pilot
Post by: Mungo Baobab on June 25, 2012, 07:07:54 AM
I like Ben Skywalker. Well done.
Title: Re: New Republic T-Wing Pilot
Post by: CHEWIE on June 25, 2012, 07:55:23 AM
Blue pilots... I love the idea of that.  Very well done!

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Title: Re: Ben Skywalker - Jedi Knight
Post by: Wookie-Balls on June 25, 2012, 10:01:41 AM
Thanks guys! The Internet is a bit shonky here - so I hope that this next update works...

Here we go again folks!

I'm not a big reader of the EU, but I love the idea of Luke having a son - so here's my take on Ben Skywalker Jedi Knight. 

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6f5a5f4e.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4234752a.jpg)

I also liked the idea of have the NJO reclaiming the Clone Wars Jedi badge - so hence the emblem on his tunic!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/e17664c4.jpg)

I thought that Ben might make use of a blaster and a saber, just like Luke in ESB. I also thought that even though his father is the Grand Master of the NJO, Ben might have a humble nature, hence the Tattooine style leg wraps...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7d3b998a.jpg)

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Ben Skywalker - Jedi Knight
Post by: Darth Optimus on June 25, 2012, 10:43:28 AM
Both of these new figs are cool, but especially diggin' the blue suit pilot. He needs a wingman!
Title: Re: Ben Skywalker - Jedi Knight
Post by: JediMerc on June 25, 2012, 12:51:03 PM
Very nice!  I typically have a hard time getting past the idea of River Phoenix when that young Indy head sculpt is sued, but you made it work pretty nicely here. 

I particularly like the robe coloring here: enough color variation to make it interesting, but still quite subdued...a nice touch.
Title: Re: Ben Skywalker - Jedi Knight
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on June 25, 2012, 06:13:50 PM
Ben is becoming a character to watch out for in the novels.  With parents Luke Skywalker - Jedi Grand Master and Mara Jade Skywalker - Former Emperor's Hand and cousin Jacen Solo - Darth Cadeus, how can you not be a very complex person.  I like the idea of doing a custom of him now.  Nicely done.
Title: Re: Ben Skywalker - Jedi Knight
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 25, 2012, 06:49:34 PM
Ray both of these customs are super well done. I really love that Pilot in blue! Great parts choices with just enough SW bits to make it work. That color blue is beautiful, what brand and color is that? Ben is awesome as well, love the emblem on his tunic.
Title: Re: Ben Skywalker - Jedi Knight
Post by: Art deWhill on June 25, 2012, 10:50:51 PM
wow, exciting stuff, well done!! I am with Luke and especially love the pilot :)
Title: Re: Ben Skywalker - Jedi Knight
Post by: Wookie-Balls on June 26, 2012, 02:19:50 AM
Day three and time to unleash my third custom! But first off, cheers yet again for the nice words you left!

@DO - wingman? I'm going to build his bird first! And I'll be using a lot of the parts you gave me!!

@JM - thanks re Ben, I find it a challenge to make Jedi characters interesting to paint - too much brown and cream!

@Mungo - cheers matey  - hope that you like the finished figure!

@Chewie - thank you - looks like JM has pulled off some awesome blue pilots too!

@JMinstrel - thanks for the info buddy - I plan to do a Mara and older Luke too!

@ Tamer - cheers as always Shawn! I produced the helmet decals myself as per the ones on your 'Polish' Driver

@Art - thank you! I wanted to capture a SW feel but slightly different with the pilot!

@LE the paint is Vallejo (sp?) Ultramarine Blue, with a dark MIG wash and then a lightened version of the same blue drybrushed on the top!
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 3 - SOTE Lando in Imperial Guard Armour
Post by: Wookie-Balls on June 26, 2012, 02:23:26 AM

A lot of you already know that I'm a HUGE Shadows Of The Empire fan. Well back in the day when Kenner produced the rather limited line of figures I was always gutted that Lando got stiffed - I mean Xizor got two figures and even the naff POTF2 Leia Boussh got rereleased for the line!!

Well here's my apology to ole LC. Here is my Lando in Coruscant Guard Armour. I used the same approach as my earlier SOTE Luke.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/a52415ec.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/22f68222.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/06f1afbb.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/a9b118c9.jpg)

Hope you enjoyed him...

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 3 - SOTE Lando in Imperial Guard Armour
Post by: wheeljack on June 26, 2012, 04:52:01 AM
Great paint on Lando and Ben I really like the emblems you put on them. I gotta know what brand and color that red is on Lando. It looks top dollar!!!
Oh and Landos got a bit of grey paint outside the lines on his left shoulder pad  :P
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 3 - SOTE Lando in Imperial Guard Armour
Post by: Tamer on June 26, 2012, 05:43:14 AM
Ray, my comments are on the front page. You ought to be on vaction for often! Nice Lando and finish to Ben!
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 3 - SOTE Lando in Imperial Guard Armour
Post by: Rogue82 on June 26, 2012, 12:47:12 PM
loving the Lando, compliments the Luke brilliantly and any chance of a shot of the two of them together? Also great work on the T-Wing pilot and Ben Skywalker figures. Great paint job on both and have you used decals for the T-Wing helmet? if so how did you get on with them/ any tips? if not, amazing fine detailing! and finally can't help feeling that Ben figure looks like River Phoenix as Young Indy. Not much of an EU reader myself but this figure has me intrigued about him.
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 3 - SOTE Lando in Imperial Guard Armour
Post by: hangarbay94 on June 26, 2012, 01:06:01 PM
Really great custom figure, I love the cloak at the back, I've not seen that done before and it works really well.
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 3 - SOTE Lando in Imperial Guard Armour
Post by: Darth Optimus on June 26, 2012, 03:18:15 PM
The new SOTE Lando looks GREAT.  I always thought it was odd that Kenner never did one...all it needed to be was a head swap with the Luke version.  Combo pics of both of 'em when able!
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 3 - SOTE Lando in Imperial Guard Armour
Post by: botwt on June 26, 2012, 04:24:46 PM
Great update! :)
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 3 - SOTE Lando in Imperial Guard Armour
Post by: clone10 on June 27, 2012, 07:46:59 AM
Awesome customs man
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 3 - SOTE Lando in Imperial Guard Armour
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 27, 2012, 07:26:30 PM
That Lando looks awesome! Your paint aps look really great Ray.
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 3 - SOTE Lando in Imperial Guard Armour
Post by: Wookie-Balls on June 28, 2012, 05:56:07 AM

@ WJ - thanks man, the red is Vallejo bloody red and I've tidied up that shoulder pad too!

@Tamer - cheers buddy! Hopefully that package will be with you soon!

@Rogue82 - thank you, once I get home I'll snap Luke and Lando together. Yes the T-Wing helmet details are water slide decals that I produced at home! A laser printer and the paper were all I needed...

@H94 - thank you matey! The cloak is from an old SOTE Luke, shame I can't find the helmet at the moment...

@DO hi buddy! Glad you like Lando - I'll get some pics of the two figures up once I've got back home!

@Botwt - thanks as always mate!

@Clone10 - cheers!!

@LE - Ta very much! The cottage that I'm staying in is pretty dark so it's only when I come to photograph the figures I find patches that I've missed!!

Stay tuned folks, my fourth Vacation Custom is inbound!!!
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 4 - Armoured Obi Wan Kenobi post AOTC
Post by: Wookie-Balls on June 28, 2012, 06:00:43 AM

Hi again! Here's my fourth holiday custom...

This armoured post AOTC Obi-Wan is designed to compliment my earlier Padawan Anakin.

Again I've used ARC Trooper parts as well as a VTC AOTC Obiwan. Hope that you like him!!


(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/cb21ebf3.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/87255d20.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ad3dd887.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0462f8d9.jpg)


WB Out!!
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 4 - Armoured Obi Wan Kenobi post AOTC
Post by: lucasclones on June 28, 2012, 07:21:04 AM
THat is a fresh looking Obi wan!
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 4 - Armoured Obi Wan Kenobi post AOTC
Post by: Darth Optimus on June 28, 2012, 10:37:22 AM
Really like this armored Obi-Wan!
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 4 - Armoured Obi Wan Kenobi post AOTC
Post by: botwt on June 28, 2012, 03:52:10 PM
Really cool Obi-Wan! :)
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 4 - Armoured Obi Wan Kenobi post AOTC
Post by: clone10 on June 28, 2012, 08:05:13 PM
Very cool
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 4 - Armoured Obi Wan Kenobi post AOTC
Post by: Art deWhill on June 29, 2012, 01:03:18 AM
super duper cool looking Obi-Wan - excellent work!
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 4 - Armoured Obi Wan Kenobi post AOTC
Post by: Tamer on June 29, 2012, 04:48:18 AM
Very  nice. Back on the front page Ray!
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 5 ALIENS : United States Colonial Special Forces
Post by: Wookie-Balls on June 29, 2012, 05:22:45 AM
Hi yet again and thanks for the Obi Wan Feedback!!!!

Last day and here's custom number 5!!

This is a character from my Aliens RPG and Mrs Balls awesome fanfic. I present to you United States Colonial Special Forces Master Sgt, Cain Rivers. 

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/eac5b847.jpg)

Rivers leads my players little squad as they take on black ops for the USCM and Weyland Yutani. Xeno outbreaks (such as that on New Eden) are a speciality although viral zombie incidents have been known to be covered by the team - such as on the 'Sir Peter Weyland' a luxury vessel adrift for nearly 100 years that recently emerged from wormhole...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9343e707.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/561d3f2a.jpg)

Rivers is made from various GI Joe parts, resin parts by Clint and modded Marauder Armour. In my RPG the USCSF wear their own fatigues so hence the different camo paintjob to my other Marines...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/42b2dc87.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1c4057fe.jpg)

Thanks once more for stopping by!

WB Out!!



Title: Re: Vacation Custom 5 ALIENS : United States Colonial Special Forces
Post by: DocOutlands on June 29, 2012, 08:19:38 AM
Gorgeous work, sir!
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 5 ALIENS : United States Colonial Special Forces
Post by: Tamer on June 29, 2012, 10:37:27 AM
Wow, I love the armor look on this guy too. Looks like I am gonna have to put you back on the fp soon.

And I got my vintage figures today. You sir know how to pack a box and those figures took me back to the days of yesteryear when I was a kid and the vintage figures were case fresh. Thank you Ray.
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 5 ALIENS : United States Colonial Special Forces
Post by: Darth Optimus on June 30, 2012, 05:47:27 PM
Nice addition to the Colonial Marine mythos, WB.  I'm jealous...we started the Marine project around the same time (great minds thinking alike and all)...but you are showcasing yer 2nd wave, and I've not even come close.  He's so awesome...you are gonna make me get up off my [deleted] and finish mine.

Outstanding work all around!
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 5 ALIENS : United States Colonial Special Forces
Post by: lucasclones on July 01, 2012, 04:13:33 AM
Wow, I love the armor look on this guy too. Looks like I am gonna have to put you back on the fp soon.

And I got my vintage figures today. You sir know how to pack a box and those figures took me back to the days of yesteryear when I was a kid and the vintage figures were case fresh. Thank you Ray.
Got it up Tamer. ;) Ray great work on this guy and nice mix of parts I must say. I like how you adapted the marauders webbing. On the FP.
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 5 ALIENS : United States Colonial Special Forces
Post by: Tamer on July 01, 2012, 08:09:03 AM
Thanks Chad. Oh yeah, nice looking figure.
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 5 ALIENS : United States Colonial Special Forces
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 02, 2012, 06:41:58 PM
Very nice Ray! That camo looks great!
Title: Re: Vacation Custom 5 ALIENS : United States Colonial Special Forces
Post by: Tamer on July 02, 2012, 07:46:18 PM
I am sad that Ray's vacation is over.
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 11, 2012, 03:03:04 AM
Hey again folks

Thanks for the great feedback re MSgt Cain Rivers!

Sorry for lack of updates / posts on your own threads - work is going crazy at the moment...

Here are two WIPs I started on this morning...

NJO Grand Master Luke Skywalker

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/367b10e9.jpg)

And an armoured Mace Windu (as part of my Jedi Generals focus.)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/96d78c53.jpg)

More soon (if I ever get a day off again!)

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on July 11, 2012, 03:16:18 AM
very cool looking foward to mace windu
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: Tamer on July 11, 2012, 04:39:40 AM
Very nice Ray, back on the fp.
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on July 11, 2012, 06:50:08 AM
Nice! 
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: lostcauze501st on July 11, 2012, 07:00:50 AM
That Jedi General Mace looks awesome.
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: clone10 on July 11, 2012, 09:01:42 AM
mega cool man
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 11, 2012, 12:53:52 PM
Ooooh, look what we have here! The beginnings of 2 new really cool customs! Can't wait to see them all painted Ray.
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: Mungo Baobab on July 12, 2012, 03:37:12 PM
Great ideas. Look forward to seeing them finished.
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 27, 2012, 09:51:39 AM
Okeday - just had a look through my builds box and there are 20!! Individual WIPs in there...

Along with the NJO Grandmaster Luke I have this guy...

Dylan Murphy - a Hunter from my Supernatural RPG

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/09bba019.jpg)

And a 'cold weather' Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi. I loved the Power Of The Jedi version, but felt like updating it! Mrs Balls laughingly refers to him as, 'Snow-bi-Wan!!'

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/67932b9c.jpg)

More soon - if I ever get more than a few hours off!!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: ghostskull18 on July 27, 2012, 10:46:27 AM
awesome!
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: Darth Optimus on July 27, 2012, 10:46:50 AM
These are gonna be cool, as all your figs are.
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: Mando Assasin on July 27, 2012, 12:00:00 PM
Can't wait to see them done!
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: krztfr on July 27, 2012, 02:13:57 PM
I was looking thrue my old toys and thought about making an update to "snowbi-wan" too
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: Tamer on July 28, 2012, 06:23:55 AM
Oh yeah, that Snow Bi Wan is gonna be awesome. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: clone10 on July 28, 2012, 08:36:28 PM
Cool wips man, cant wait to see them finished.
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on July 29, 2012, 11:16:56 AM
Very Cool!
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 06, 2012, 02:38:05 AM
Thanks lads!!

Work is stoopid busy atm, but I'm on late duties this week so I might get some time to model in the mornings (unless I'm catching up on my z's!!!)

Here are my two Hunters from my "Supernatural" RPG, Caleb Rivers on the left and Dylan Murray on the right. I'm planning on painting up the Hog and a 1/18th Mustang Cobra as well! (complete with Hunters arsenal in the trunk!)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/38b85ea1.jpg)

Weapons are by the awesome Maruder Gun Runners...

More Soon WB Out!!
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: Tamer on August 06, 2012, 04:15:25 AM
Very nice. Looking forward to seeing that Mustang too. back on the front page.
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on August 06, 2012, 05:07:45 AM
awesome customs cant wait to see them completed
Title: Re: Two New (early) WIPs...
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 06, 2012, 05:10:15 AM
Sounds cool Ray! Can't wait to see these completed.
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner ROTJ Y-Wing Pilot, Astro & restored Y-Wing!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 15, 2012, 05:51:31 AM
Hey folks!

Here's my first vintage Kenner Custom  Figure from my 'The Line That Time Forgot' project...

Return of The Jedi Y-Wing Pilot

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Restored%20Vintage/2B72D275-B611-4B56-BF6E-3991550B330F-502-0000017A10E323A0.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Restored%20Vintage/B50CED9E-C73B-4E31-ADE4-274CC00EA978-502-00000179FEB06C74.jpg)

Trying to complete a limited vintage style paint job is pretty challenging!

For better pics please visit my Kenner Vintage Restoration Project here at ISY...

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=7320.210

Thanks! 

Ray
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner ROTJ Y-Wing Pilot, Astro & restored Y-Wing!
Post by: Mando Assasin on August 15, 2012, 05:53:05 AM
Like i said in the other thread great job Ray! I think this will be a great project! ;D
Title: Re: 15/8/12 **NEW Pg42** Vintage Kenner ROTJ Y-Wing Pilot
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 15, 2012, 08:14:52 AM
Thanks Mando!

I've got at least six figures planned for this project...
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 28, 2012, 11:59:52 AM
Hello all!

No sure who reads what so I'm posting these guys in both of my threads... From 'The Line That Time Forgot,"  I bring you...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Restored%20Vintage/985C823B-033F-440B-97B0-C43ACA1D63CD-76-00000004218940CD.jpg)

An early WIP to be sure, but yep that's vintage Kenner style versions of the Revenge Of The Sith Anakin Skywalker and Obi Wan Kenobi!!

More soon when the vintage style paint goes on!

Thanks for stopping by

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Mando Assasin on August 28, 2012, 02:36:04 PM
Once again looking great! Ray ;D
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: darthdaddy on August 29, 2012, 05:34:38 AM
This Vintage line you are doing is awesome. I plugged your custom thread over at our blog when I copied your SOTE Luke Skywalker.

Here's the link:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/08/guri-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/08/guri-created-by-darth-daddy.html)

It's toward the bottom of the post.
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on August 29, 2012, 06:00:28 AM
HI Ray.  I love this project that your doing so until you run out of ideas for your vintage or the line that time forgot i am on board ...lol  i am very interested to see where you go with the
ROTS line as well as the line that time forgot  all the best .... Art
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Darth Optimus on August 29, 2012, 11:58:42 AM
Love the New Vintage Classics Old-School Reloaded figs.
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Mungo Baobab on August 29, 2012, 03:23:59 PM
Those look very cool!
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 30, 2012, 09:22:43 AM
Can't wait to see these 2 all painted up!
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 31, 2012, 11:47:48 AM
Thanks DD, Mungo and all you other guys!

I've almost finished Anakin - there's a couple more pics in my vintage thread...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Restored%20Vintage/1CF1DFB8-0DAB-4479-92E6-EF1A06821F70-614-00000163DD5806CC.jpg)

Cheers!

Ray
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: clone10 on August 31, 2012, 07:45:38 PM
Awesome
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: The Spectre on August 31, 2012, 07:54:24 PM
That looks AWESOME! Like it stepped out of some alternate universe where the Prequels followed alot closer on the heels of the OT (and hopefully didn't suck as bad :) ).
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: M4K3R1 on September 01, 2012, 03:12:50 AM
These are great, Vader's lightsaber hand works very well for Ani's glove, and General Madine's head is the perfect choice for young Ben's face. Look forward to seeing Ben finished.
Great work.
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 01, 2012, 09:57:20 AM
Great work!
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Tamer on September 01, 2012, 09:59:45 AM
Wow, gonna be awesome when finished. Sure looks good to me.
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 02, 2012, 06:04:34 AM
Tamer if you could delete this post i would appreciate it! :)
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 02, 2012, 06:12:10 AM
Tamer if you could delete this post i would appreciate it! :)
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 02, 2012, 08:03:16 AM
They are certainly interesting Mando. I'm going to try and stay away from using modern parts though, as I think the difference in detailing distracts me!

Although that said my Sandtrooper may well used modified POTF2 parts!
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Tamer on September 02, 2012, 08:04:15 AM
LOL. Remember this is WB's Thread. Feel free to start a vintage custom resource thread as I do like the work, but we want to keep this for Ray. Time to go get this update on the front page.
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Darth Optimus on September 02, 2012, 12:24:26 PM
Saw the New Old Anakin with paint apps and it's super awesome.  Then, without paint full attention, came to the New Old clonetroopers and was all "DAMN, WB!  NICE".  But, they aren't yours, LOL.  Still, I cannot wait to see New Old Anakin & Obi-Wan.  They need a New Old Ventris or Maul to fight!
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 02, 2012, 01:17:41 PM
LOL. Remember this is WB's Thread. Feel free to start a vintage custom resource thread as I do like the work, but we want to keep this for Ray. Time to go get this update on the front page.
Sorry Tamer i will move it! ;D
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 02, 2012, 01:19:44 PM
They are certainly interesting Mando. I'm going to try and stay away from using modern parts though, as I think the difference in detailing distracts me!

Although that said my Sandtrooper may well used modified POTF2 parts!
Yeah you should probably stay away from modern part's cause they are to detailed! :) Did you ever consider sculpting your own vintage pieces?  That'd be cool to see you make your own vintage style parts....... just a idea! :)
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on September 03, 2012, 06:25:36 AM
This is awesome you really hit this one out of the park , especially with the use of the vader hand . Cant wait to see obi wan !!! Just wondering myself , are you planning to card these figures or leave them loose?  Again great work ...  Art
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 03, 2012, 07:17:59 AM
Thanks guys!  ;D

I'm hoping to have my Obi Wan completed tomorrow - so i'll post the pics then!

All the best,

Ray
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 03, 2012, 07:35:01 AM
Cannot wait! ;D
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan WIPs
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 04, 2012, 01:59:07 AM
Here is a cheeky little WIP for you...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Restored%20Vintage/D7300CB7-C255-4E5E-8A87-3CCCE3B31F46-1482-0000029AD9671266.jpg)

To save ISY Bandwidth the majority of the pics will be in my other thread, here...


http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=7320.msg144534#new
Cheers,

Ray
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan FINISHED!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 04, 2012, 09:19:49 AM
And now The Line That Time Forgot brings you, Revenge Of The Sith Anakin Skywalker and Obi Wan Kenobi

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Restored%20Vintage/93365F7D-2AD8-41DC-878B-AE8C0C547A90-1482-000002E2CD2A3109.jpg)

Please skip over to my Vintage thread if you fancy seeing some more pics!

Thanks!!

Ray
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan FINISHED!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on September 04, 2012, 10:52:37 AM
These turned out so cool!  Nice job.
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan FINISHED!!
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 04, 2012, 01:35:58 PM
NICE! :D
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan FINISHED!!
Post by: clone10 on September 04, 2012, 04:55:20 PM
Awesome job man.
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan FINISHED!!
Post by: ghostskull18 on September 04, 2012, 06:45:35 PM
Awesome! Do you have a red saber for Anakin?
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner style ROTS Anakin & Obi Wan FINISHED!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 05, 2012, 09:59:21 AM
Very nice, I just love your vintage figures.
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Snowspeeder Luke new WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 09, 2012, 08:40:17 AM
Thanks guys! And no I'm saving my red saber for someone else!!

Here's my next WIP...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Restored%20Vintage/037A6F43-3710-437A-88FC-E8494A3D4E09-267-00000014B3E0C015.jpg)

More soon!

Ray
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Snowspeeder Luke new WIP
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 09, 2012, 08:50:56 AM
He is looking AWESOME! :D
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Snowspeeder Luke new WIP
Post by: Darth Optimus on September 09, 2012, 12:45:14 PM
So. Darn. Cool. It's really neat to see someone mod the old Kenner sculpts.
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Snowspeeder Luke FINISHED!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 11, 2012, 06:33:00 AM
The Line That Time Forgot presents... Luke Skywalker in Snowspeeder outfit !!

Well I got my latest Luke finished - not too happy with the orange spray - but what can you do?? He needs a Dack to keep him company though!


(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Restored%20Vintage/FD45D78D-F2A2-4DFA-BFDF-9DE96960E7C3-267-0000022551668060.jpg)

For more pics please see my Vintage Thread here!

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=7320.240

Thanks as ever!

Ray
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Snowspeeder Luke new WIP
Post by: ghostskull18 on September 11, 2012, 06:58:18 AM
Thanks guys! And no I'm saving my red saber for someone else!!

ok cool!, pilot luke looks Amazing!
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Snowspeeder Luke FINISHED!
Post by: Darth Optimus on September 11, 2012, 06:53:07 PM
Nice!  And you are right, he needs a Dak.
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Snowspeeder Luke FINISHED!
Post by: r2witco on September 11, 2012, 07:25:30 PM
Great work on that Luke!
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Snowspeeder Luke FINISHED!
Post by: YakFace on September 11, 2012, 07:26:19 PM
Dude I love this custom! So freaking cool! The only thing I would say is that it looks too good to from the vintage series. HAHA! Nice job. ;D
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Snowspeeder Luke FINISHED!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 12, 2012, 05:38:00 AM
Very nice work Ray! I love these vintage figures!
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Snowspeeder Luke FINISHED!
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 12, 2012, 03:47:30 PM
So awesome love it!
Title: Re: Modified Gallery of WB non Vintage Customs
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 15, 2012, 08:38:34 AM
Hey all!

Since I started customising ny photography skills have improved a wee bit - so I've spent a relaxing morning snapping pics of my old customs and creating a new PB gallery for them

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Wookie%20Customs/LSTORGroup0000.jpg)

The link is here...

http://s194.beta.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/library/Wookie%20Customs

Please feel free to drop by and have a look!

All the best,

Ray
Title: Re: Modified Gallery of WB non Vintage Customs
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 15, 2012, 09:10:46 AM
Great pic's!!! ;)
Title: Re: Modified Gallery of WB non Vintage Customs
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on September 15, 2012, 10:14:38 AM
Great looking Luke!
Title: Re: Modified Gallery of WB non Vintage Customs
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on September 15, 2012, 01:38:59 PM
Those are great ,  Really like the Ben Skywalker
Title: Re: Modified Gallery of WB non Vintage Customs
Post by: Tamer on September 15, 2012, 05:13:48 PM
Love the new photo work. Looks like Pat beat me to the fp. Awesome.
Title: Re: Modified Gallery of WB non Vintage Customs
Post by: clone10 on September 15, 2012, 07:26:47 PM
Awesome job on Luke and that photo is super cool.
Title: Re: Modified Gallery of WB non Vintage Customs
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 21, 2012, 07:35:58 AM
Thanks for the kind feedback guys! Work is slowly returning to normal and I'm hopeing to get some more customisnig time!
Title: Re: TWO new Bespin Lukes !!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 21, 2012, 07:37:45 AM
Hey y'all!

It's been a while since I got a chance to post some customs, but here's two versions of my favourite OT character Luke...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3B1A91ED-6C17-4ADD-9DB7-A4EAB5015C3E-1695-000001B226D3FCEF_zps55820d8f.jpg)

This one is just a simple head swap and saber addition. I loved the body sculpt of the new Bespin Battle Pack Luke. I loved the almost vintage throwback lack of articulation - I just couldn't get on with the head sculpt!

However the 2nd TVC Bespin Luke has a great sculpt (but awful legs and hips!) so here's my combination of the two (with added deactivated saber) to add to my Luke-Line Up!!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/913EB484-2205-4687-8BD4-0B080AD9EA62-1695-000001B219E84F0A_zps0fd15e2f.jpg)

Hope you like this quick and dirty bash!

Ray
Title: Re: TWO new Bespin Lukes !!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 21, 2012, 07:41:44 AM
Ok folks here's my second Bespin style Luke of the day!

This build was influenced by ScopioAttack's build on Yakface.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Wookie%20Customs/CustmLSLuke20000_zps54a78d03.jpg)

The Bespin outfit has become my favourite OT costume as the years have progressed, especially since the PT and the bazillions of Jedi outfits contained within them!

I wanted to replace the comic book pack alt Bespin Luke (the one with bare arms) with something better looking and here's what I came up with!!

The head is from the Luke Jedi master figure. Upper arms and flight harness are from a B-Wing pilot. Lower arms are from and Indy figure and the torso and pelvis are from a Dagobah training Luke. The legs and belt are from the first TVC Bespin Luke (a great figure) and the jacket is from a POTJ Bespin Capture Han!!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Wookie%20Customs/CustmLSLuke10000_zpsb29e5447.jpg)

I love how this figure turned out!! I think he is my favourite modern SW custom yet! Thanks to SA for the build idea!!

Hope you enjoyed him too!

Best wishes,

Ray
Title: Re: TWO new Bespin Lukes !!
Post by: r1bb1t on September 21, 2012, 07:43:12 AM
These new pictures look fantastic. They really show off your impressive talent.
Title: Re: TWO new Bespin Lukes !!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on September 21, 2012, 08:26:06 AM
That second Bespin Luke is cool. Very interesting concept.
Title: Re: TWO new Bespin Lukes !!
Post by: DocOutlands on September 21, 2012, 08:47:40 AM
I'm with you!  The "Pilot Fatigues" outfit is the one I fell in love with the instant it first came onscreen.  I hate the lack of articulation on the newest iteration, but that's because I have very particular designs for this sculpt.  As, say, a background filler, it *is* an outstanding sculpt.  I am still ambivalent about dropping the $$ on this pack, but - a good background pilot and a Mando...  Who knows, maybe I can even figure out a customs-use for that Vader!
Title: Re: TWO new Bespin Lukes !!
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 21, 2012, 12:56:12 PM
These are really AWESOME!!! :D
Title: Re: TWO new Bespin Lukes !!
Post by: Art deWhill on September 21, 2012, 01:22:48 PM
cool work!!
Title: Re: TWO new Bespin Lukes !!
Post by: JediMerc on September 21, 2012, 01:30:19 PM
As soon as I read the title of your thread update, I was salivating!  I also love the fatigues look; your new open-jacket fatigues is one of the best alternate Luke figs I've seen in years, no lie.  The paint coloring is perfect and the use of the NJO head works well here.  I also love the lighting you chose...really brings a nice overall glow to the figure.

Beyond awesome, can't wait for more!
Title: Re: TWO new Bespin Lukes !!
Post by: DocOutlands on September 21, 2012, 01:56:55 PM
making another run at this, like a hungry shark...

That open-jacket fig is an absolutely awesome combination of parts.  I need to try one like that...
Title: Re: TWO new Bespin Lukes !!
Post by: Darksider80 on September 21, 2012, 05:47:59 PM
WOW. That bespin luke with the open jacket is off the hook! I'd definitely want to tackle that myself one of these days. Kudos on the vintage snowspeeder luke as well. Very cool.
Title: Re: TWO new Bespin Lukes !!
Post by: clone10 on September 21, 2012, 06:31:56 PM
Awesome job man.
Title: Re: TWO new Bespin Lukes !!
Post by: Tamer on September 22, 2012, 04:48:21 AM
Awesome. On the front page.

Keep em coming. Keep em coming.
Title: Re: TWO new Bespin Lukes !!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on September 22, 2012, 06:03:34 AM
Hey Ray ! well done I really like the first version of the bespin luke . and sometimes all it takes is a head swap to make an even better figure . I agree with you about the lack of articulation and it giving a real vintage touch. The second version is a really cool concept and great choices of combining parts .  All the best Art
Title: Re: Cold Weather Padawan Kenobi FINISHED!!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 23, 2012, 04:38:55 AM
 ;D  Wow guys thanks for the really positive feedback! I'm very happy with both of those figures in my Luke-Line up!!

Here's something  I started ages ago, but have only just got around to finishing. It's my Cold Weather Padawan Obi Wan Kenobi, or 'Snowbi Wan' if you will!!  ^-^

I loved the POTJ EU figures as they were something fresh, well here's my take on one using modern parts...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Snobi1_zpsc26683d4.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Snobi2_zpsfbb7d9fc.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Snobi3_zpsb0a0aba7.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Snobi4_zpscda237d8.jpg)

All the best,

Ray
Title: Re: Cold Weather Padawan Kenobi FINISHED!!!
Post by: Phatty on September 23, 2012, 04:52:05 AM
Wow, I really like this one!  Very good detail and painting.  Well done!
Title: Re: Cold Weather Padawan Kenobi FINISHED!!!
Post by: JediMerc on September 23, 2012, 04:53:56 AM
Another terrific addition!  I love the sculpted fur on his coat; definitely similar to the Hoth-style coats, but different in the way the exposed fur lays down.  Love the wash and the darkened look to the paint apps.  Very nice figure!
Title: Re: Cold Weather Padawan Kenobi FINISHED!!!
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 23, 2012, 05:32:00 AM
This is AMAZING! I love it! :D
Title: Re: Cold Weather Padawan Kenobi FINISHED!!!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on September 23, 2012, 07:09:36 AM
That's  an excellent figure  !!!  the detail from the fur and how you painted it up  Great work. 
Title: Re: Cold Weather Padawan Kenobi FINISHED!!!
Post by: ghostskull18 on September 23, 2012, 08:03:10 AM
Amazing job!
Title: Re: Cold Weather Padawan Kenobi FINISHED!!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 23, 2012, 01:10:06 PM
Hey guys thanks a lot!

I have a confession though - the fur isn't sculpted I stole it from a Golden Compass Mrs Coulter figure!

Cheers for the kind feedback though!
Title: Re: Cold Weather Padawan Kenobi FINISHED!!!
Post by: The Spectre on September 23, 2012, 01:19:48 PM
I really like this one! I have to ask though, where is the backpack from?
Title: Re: Cold Weather Padawan Kenobi FINISHED!!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 24, 2012, 09:13:11 AM
Dan I think it's a Joe backpack (I've added some Greeblies to it)

I got it in a swap with Darth Optimus - perhaps he can shed some light on it for us???
Title: Re: Cold Weather Padawan Kenobi FINISHED!!!
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 24, 2012, 11:30:40 AM
It looks kinda like Dengars pack.
Title: Re: Cold Weather Padawan Kenobi FINISHED!!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 24, 2012, 03:09:03 PM
I'm pretty sure it's a GI Joe one Mando - just not sure which figure!

Dan perhaps someone on Hiss Tank will know?

Been enjoying a lazy birthday today folks, going to try and bust out two customs in the morning - one Vintage and on Modern... :D
Title: Re: Cold Weather Padawan Kenobi FINISHED!!!
Post by: The Spectre on September 24, 2012, 03:23:06 PM
Happy Birthday! :)
Title: Re: Cold Weather Padawan Kenobi FINISHED!!!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on September 24, 2012, 05:04:26 PM
Very cool figure! Looks awesome!
Title: Re: Cold Weather Padawan Kenobi FINISHED!!!
Post by: darthdaddy on September 25, 2012, 04:37:00 AM
Your Kenobi figure is just beautiful.  Killer paint application and build.  Hold your head high.  You earned it.
Title: Re: 25/09/2012 NJO Grand Master Skywalker **NEW**
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 25, 2012, 05:44:17 AM
Thanks Dan (Vicky and I had a great day together)

@DD - I think that is one of the nicest things anyone has ever said about one of my customs, so thank you very much :)

Ok here's the first of today's finished figures! It's my NJO Grand Master Luke Skywalker...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/MasterLuke10000.jpg)

I always wanted to see an older Luke figure and I was really disappointed with the evolutions pack Luke. So I've upgraded him! I've stayed with more traditional robes colouring with this build. I've used the head from the new Bespin battle pack , with greying hair added. The body of the Evo NJO Luke, robe and arms from a comic pack Kenobi and added a blade to a ROTJ deactivated hilt. (The one that came with the Evo Luke was a bit pants.)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/MasterLuke20000.jpg)

I hated this headsculpt on the battle pack Bespin Luke, but it seems a much better fit on an older Luke, I was really taken aback by how much better it looked with a hair repaint! Well I hope you like him - and he's my first completed custom post my 37th birthday lol!


(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/MasterLuke30000.jpg)

All the best,

Ray
Title: Re: 25/09/2012 NJO Grand Master Skywalker **NEW**
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 25, 2012, 06:26:55 AM
And Here's one of father and son - I'm looking at doing a NJO Mara next...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/SkywalkersLS10000.jpg)
Title: Re: 25/09/2012 NJO Grand Master Skywalker **NEW**
Post by: darthdaddy on September 25, 2012, 07:45:03 AM
These Skywalkers are sweet!!  Are you ever going to let me make a video of your figures and add them to our blog?

Have a Happy 37th Birthday!
Title: Re: 25/09/2012 NJO Grand Master Skywalker **NEW**
Post by: lucasclones on September 25, 2012, 08:23:06 AM
On a Skywalker roll so i had to FP it!.
Title: Re: 25/09/2012 NJO Grand Master Skywalker **NEW**
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 25, 2012, 09:25:43 AM
I love your Luke! I did an older Luke a while back but yours is a lot better. Great job.
Title: Re: 25/09/2012 NJO Grand Master Skywalker **NEW**
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 25, 2012, 09:28:46 AM
Happy Birthday Ray! Sorry I am a bit late. You are doing some phenominal work man! Love the cold weather Obi-Wan! Love the design and the colors you chose. The older Luke is just perfect. Love the choice of robes and you are right, that head works nicely!
Title: Re: 25/09/2012 NJO Grand Master Skywalker **NEW**
Post by: YakFace on September 25, 2012, 09:32:48 AM
Great work on that older Luke! I have that very same "head" sitting on my desk and now Im sure I need to repaint his hair. Killer job!
Title: Re: 25/09/2012 NJO Grand Master Skywalker **NEW**
Post by: XTS_Operative on September 25, 2012, 12:57:38 PM
that Luke custom is Sweet. Way to go on OT/main character custom. The colors are very nice. 
Title: Re: 25/09/2012 NJO Grand Master Skywalker **NEW**
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 25, 2012, 01:25:20 PM
WHOA that is AMAZING! :o
Title: Re: 25/09/2012 NJO Grand Master Skywalker **NEW**
Post by: JediMerc on September 25, 2012, 02:16:51 PM
That is, hands down, the best post RotJ Luke I've seen.  Really.

You nailed everything about the figure, from color choices to the robes and head sculpt.  In fact, I'm now kicking myself for passing on the Bespin BP when I saw it a couple of times over the past month.  I'm pretty sure with distribution as spotty as it is in my area that I won't be seeing it again anytime soon.  The Luke head sculpt was about the only thing I liked about that BP (and I couldn't justify $25 for just one head sculpt that I liked).

Loving what you bring to the table; keep it up, man!
Title: Re: 25/09/2012 NJO Grand Master Skywalker **NEW**
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on September 25, 2012, 02:23:43 PM
Once again you have an awesome update i agree a perfect choice in parts !!! outstanding
Title: Re: 26/09/2012 NJO Jedi Healer **NEW**
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 26, 2012, 05:23:13 AM
Thank you for the FP and extremely kind words guys :)

I'm really happy with how my Grand Master Luke came out - and to have positive feedback from some of the guys I hold in the highest regard is awesome :) This next guy will be my last custom for a while. My mojo is kinda burnt out at the moment - and I should be spending more energy / cash on my house and family. I'm not leaving the customizing game (I still have a Leebo and Snoova on my bench and a few others.) just taking a break from it...Also having the flu at the moment doesn't help!

Anyhoo I don't have a name or much of a back story for this guy - Other than he is a healer from the NJO. He was built out of parts from my fodder bin... Enjoy...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Jedi4.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Jedi1.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Jedi3.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Jedi2.jpg)

Best wishes for now...

WB Out!!
Title: Re: 26/09/2012 NJO Jedi Healer **NEW**
Post by: r1bb1t on September 26, 2012, 05:57:25 AM
Every single one of these latest updates look fantastic.  I was going to mention how great one figure looked, then I saw another, and another, and was blown and reblown away by each one. Every aspect ( photography, posing, customizing, etc.) looks superb. I really could go on and on about how much I love this. Seriously love it!
Title: Re: 26/09/2012 NJO Jedi Healer **NEW**
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on September 26, 2012, 06:36:31 AM
Hey man speedy recovery the njo healer is outstanding love the paint job All the best to you looking forward to  seeing you back in action soon  ..... art
Title: Re: 26/09/2012 NJO Jedi Healer **NEW**
Post by: Sector_15 on September 26, 2012, 09:24:17 AM
Loving your NJO customs. Good stuff.
Title: Re: 26/09/2012 NJO Jedi Healer **NEW**
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 26, 2012, 12:40:43 PM
Another great Jedi added to the collection. Love the color choices Ray.
Title: Re: 26/09/2012 NJO Jedi Healer **NEW**
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 26, 2012, 03:16:32 PM
WONDERFUL! I love the quality of your painting! Excellent washes and a stunning attention to detail! Really love your customs!
Title: Re: 3 New WIPs, SOTE, BSG and 2000AD SW crossovers, madness!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 28, 2012, 08:48:02 AM
Thanks lads  ;D

Perhaps it's the massive amount of flu medication I'm on - but these mad Star Wars crossovers came to me today...

Colonial Warrior - based on the original BSG show...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4606E049-627B-4C61-9834-093975803DF6-1455-000001ED0B179EEF.jpg)

Next up, an Imperial Judge - the feared Lawmen of Coruscant - they venture into the lower levels to dish out justice to the perps...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/F75ED3E9-202A-481E-9550-91470E927F28-1455-000001ED1993DBC3.jpg)

Finally another Shadows of the Empire custom from me...Leebo Dash Rendar's droid co-pilot!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/C135A671-9770-48A5-B49A-496412D3085E-1455-000001ED251DD6D5.jpg)

Now the only remaining question is when will I be well enough to paint them up???
Title: Re: 3 New WIPs, SOTE, BSG and 2000AD SW crossovers, madness!
Post by: XTS_Operative on September 28, 2012, 09:12:58 AM
Sweet! I really like the judge. Reminds me of the police from The Fifth Element (one of my favorite movies). The concept is really cool too.
Title: Re: 3 New WIPs, SOTE, BSG and 2000AD SW crossovers, madness!
Post by: clone10 on September 28, 2012, 02:59:42 PM
Awesome cant wait to see more  :o :o :o
Title: Re: 3 New WIPs, SOTE, BSG and 2000AD SW crossovers, madness!
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 28, 2012, 07:17:04 PM
Looking good!
Title: Re: 3 New WIPs, SOTE, BSG and 2000AD SW crossovers, madness!
Post by: dr0d26 on September 28, 2012, 07:52:46 PM
Grand Master Skywalker looks amazing man.. You totally capture his look here in my opinion..  0/
Title: Re: 3 New WIPs, SOTE, BSG and 2000AD SW crossovers, madness!
Post by: wraithnine on September 29, 2012, 04:23:54 AM
Ray,these are lookin awesome my friend
Title: Re: 3 New WIPs, SOTE, BSG and 2000AD SW crossovers, madness!
Post by: Tamer on September 29, 2012, 05:24:53 AM
That Imperial Judge is really rocking to me. What a great idea to combine some character classes we like from some of the great movies. On the front page.

I really do get fascinated with the imaginations some of the folks here show. This is a prime example.
Title: Re: 3 New WIPs, SOTE, BSG and 2000AD SW crossovers, madness!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on September 29, 2012, 05:59:56 AM
now thats a law enforcer!!! Again awesome work buddy and i can already see that leebo is gonna rock !!!!  love the work you do ...  art
Title: Re: Star Wars Imperial Judge COMPLETE!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 29, 2012, 10:15:51 AM
I think my mojo is back....So much for taking a break!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/73A8631D-C809-4D8B-B0E0-1DF311B83D92-1911-000002FEEE45DF17.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/E3CFE112-38F6-476D-8BE0-A47B6D64996E-1911-000002FEFFC66B9F.jpg)

He is the (Imperial) Law!!

Cheers,

Ray!!
Title: Re: Star Wars Imperial Judge COMPLETE!!
Post by: wraithnine on September 29, 2012, 11:22:25 AM
lookin bloody awesome mate  love the crossover !
Title: Re: Star Wars Imperial Judge COMPLETE!!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on September 29, 2012, 11:30:15 AM
That my friend is totally  amazing !!!
Title: Re: Star Wars Imperial Judge COMPLETE!!
Post by: krztfr on September 29, 2012, 11:53:41 AM
Leebo looks good so far
Title: Re: Star Wars Imperial Judge COMPLETE!!
Post by: The Spectre on September 29, 2012, 01:05:13 PM
That Judge is drokkin' fantastic! :)
Title: Re: Star Wars Imperial Judge COMPLETE!!
Post by: JediMerc on September 29, 2012, 03:02:42 PM
Flippin' awesome!  Great job invoking the Dredd look with the color scheme...I'm loving that hand pistol; do you know what figure that came from?

Another outstanding job... Your mojo is most certainly back (and uncontained)!
Title: Re: Star Wars Imperial Judge COMPLETE!!
Post by: Laojax on September 29, 2012, 04:44:00 PM
Gorgeous paint job as usual, WB!!
Title: Re: Star Wars Imperial Judge COMPLETE!!
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 29, 2012, 05:22:20 PM
OH MY WORD THAT IS SWEET! ;D
Title: Re: Star Wars Imperial Judge COMPLETE!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on September 29, 2012, 08:02:47 PM
HOLY [EXPLETIVE DELETED]!  This Judge fig is soo freaking cool! I love a good mash-up to begin with, and this one is outstanding!  More!  He needs a Judge Death to fight and a Lawmaster bike to cruise around on.
Title: Re: Star Wars Imperial Judge COMPLETE!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 30, 2012, 05:19:04 AM
Thanks guys! I'm pretty happy with the paint job on the Judge! If I had a spare Shadows Swoop I'd have made him a Lawmaster!!
Title: Re: Star Wars Imperial Judge COMPLETE!!
Post by: Tamer on September 30, 2012, 04:47:21 PM
Wow, did this turn out great. Look for it on our front page soon.

Tell me you are gonna give this guy an Imperial Ride. Think you can cross-over a swoop with a Lawgiver?
Title: Re: Star Wars Imperial Judge COMPLETE!!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on September 30, 2012, 05:02:50 PM
I could here Sylvester Stallone say, "I am the law!"  Or better, yet when Rob Schneider does his Judge Dredd imitation!  Awesome!!!
Title: Re: Star Wars Imperial Judge COMPLETE!!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on September 30, 2012, 05:16:54 PM
Loving your Judge! Hes much better than mine! :)
Title: Re: 1-10-12 SOTE Leebo finished!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 01, 2012, 06:28:13 AM
Thanks guys :)

And SLR it was your judge who influenced me to make my own!!
Title: Re: 1-10-12 SOTE Leebo finished!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 01, 2012, 06:28:40 AM
And yet ANOTHER custom from me... This guy has been on my bench for months now, but I've finally got round to finishing him off.

Most of you know that I love Shadows Of The Empire, and that I've already knocked out quite a few customs bases on that multimedia project. Well here's my latest, Dash Rendar's droid co-pilot 'Leebo.'

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2AAC5075-845D-4116-BE05-C45D5C296F46-2876-000004E5971C48A0.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/D101D3B4-B04B-428E-85E0-456102C96C86-2876-000004E5A4327A9A.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1328C01B-9940-4F6A-ABF3-F148B2966C46-2876-000004E5B0C9D725.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4916122E-6914-4009-B4B3-237D4F4A48D1-2876-000004E5BCEAC596.jpg)

I decided to add a little more colour to him as I find plain metallic droids a little boing to paint!! And here he is with my Dash Rendar custom...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/684E2A6E-1185-4291-A7FD-A6F053FC5CC1-2876-000004E5C73409A6.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/FDF08B30-98F3-4650-900B-1AAD85825FE3-2876-000004E5CF536A08.jpg)

Hope to see you all again soon with another 2000AD / Star Wars cross over!!!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: 1-10-12 SOTE Leebo finished!!
Post by: ghostskull18 on October 01, 2012, 10:11:36 AM
That is amazing! Great job!
Title: Re: 1-10-12 SOTE Leebo finished!!
Post by: XTS_Operative on October 01, 2012, 10:17:51 AM
Dash and Leebo are great. Just admiring your Robo Cop and V.I.N.C.E.N.T. droid too. Any plans for Guri in the works???
Title: Re: 1-10-12 SOTE Leebo finished!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 01, 2012, 10:20:23 AM
Thanks Ghost & XTS!

I've already completed a Guri for my SOTE line!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Wookie%20Customs/Guri.jpg)

Title: Re: 1-10-12 SOTE Leebo finished!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on October 01, 2012, 10:29:59 AM
I've seen several Leebos lately, but I really dig this one. Like the color choices.
Title: Re: 1-10-12 SOTE Leebo finished!!
Post by: XTS_Operative on October 01, 2012, 10:38:44 AM
NICE. Nice choice on using Kitty Pryde from Marvel Universe. She's got a nice set if you know what I mean...as toy action figures go that is.  ;)
Title: Re: 1-10-12 SOTE Leebo finished!!
Post by: Mando Assasin on October 01, 2012, 01:31:51 PM
OHH that is AWESOME!
Title: Re: 1-10-12 SOTE Leebo finished!!
Post by: wraithnine on October 01, 2012, 02:08:55 PM
Leebo is superb mate
Title: Re: 1-10-12 SOTE Leebo finished!!
Post by: Apocalyptic Customs on October 01, 2012, 04:29:17 PM
Beautiful work here oh and it is just rare for me to describe something as that so   0/  ;D
Title: Re: 1-10-12 SOTE Leebo finished!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 01, 2012, 06:38:34 PM
Ray my man, you are knocking out these SOTE characters! Your Lebo is awesome! Love the parts, sculpting and paint work.
Your Guri is very nice as well. I find the Marvel figures to be a bit harder to work with.
Title: Re: 1-10-12 SOTE Leebo finished!!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on October 02, 2012, 08:51:53 AM
Ray  OUTSTANDING !!!!  the sote line is fantastic,  that Leebo is  really awesome very nice paint you used . All the best   art
Title: Re: 1-10-12 SOTE Leebo finished!!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on October 02, 2012, 10:51:14 AM
Thanks for the compliment! Your excellent figure making skills certainly did the Judge Justice ......and all the others for that matter! :)
Title: Re: New 2000AD / Star Wars crossover WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 03, 2012, 01:38:59 AM
Cheers muchly lads!  :D

And here's a WIP of my next 2000AD / Star Wars crossover - a Chiss G.I Rogue Trooper, complete with Bagman, Gunnar and Helm!!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/CC7DED0F-B3D6-46D0-88A3-F1D30FAD80C7-764-0000010B182FF11B.jpg)

Build is complete - paint coming soon!!!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: New 2000AD / Star Wars crossover WIP
Post by: darthdaddy on October 03, 2012, 03:34:08 AM
Ray.  Looking forward to seeing what this new guy looks like completed.  For some reason I totally missed your SOTE Leebo.  Man that figure looks beautiful! You did an awesome job.  I just made Guri recently.  She is a must to have in the collection for SOTE fans.  Looking forward to seeing what you do with her.
Title: Re: New 2000AD / Star Wars crossover WIP
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on October 03, 2012, 06:44:08 AM
Thats a great looking figure as is . I look forward to seeing him painted great work again ...  ART
Title: Re: New 2000AD / Star Wars crossover WIP
Post by: Mungo Baobab on October 03, 2012, 12:25:15 PM
Dash and LEEBO look awesome!
Title: Re: New 2000AD / Star Wars crossover WIP
Post by: ShamanLogRay on October 03, 2012, 12:40:25 PM
Great Start for Rogue Trooper! A bit of blue and new haircut and weird eyes and your there! ;)
Are you going to do Strontium Dog, the ABC Warriors, Robo Hunter, VC's, Dan Dare or any of the other great characters to???
Title: Re: New 2000AD / Star Wars crossover WIP
Post by: Mando Assasin on October 03, 2012, 12:53:26 PM
LOOKING great! Cant wait to see this done!
Title: Re: New 2000AD / Star Wars crossover WIP
Post by: clone10 on October 03, 2012, 01:38:02 PM
Very awesome customs man
Title: Re: New 2000AD / Star Wars crossover WIP
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 03, 2012, 03:09:27 PM
Very interesting Ray! Can't wait to see him painted up.
Title: Re: New 2000AD / Star Wars crossover WIP
Post by: Tamer on October 05, 2012, 03:33:15 PM
Wow, looks like I am two pages of customs and comments behind! I did finally get the great SW Judge on the front page.
Title: Re: New Vintage Kenner WIP - Sandtrooper!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 01, 2012, 09:21:27 AM
Very days - but what the heck!!

I got me a modern bootleg black stormie and decided to use him as the base for a Sandtrooper

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3C53F9AD-005D-4504-AEEC-552845C55274-1493-000001FEA8CAA47B.jpg)

The rifle is going to be mounted to the back pack as it is way too long!

More soon..
Title: Re: New Vintage Kenner WIP - Sandtrooper!
Post by: Mando Assasin on November 01, 2012, 05:44:37 PM
Cannot wait for the final pics! Looking just AMAZING!
Title: Re: New Vintage Kenner WIP - Sandtrooper!
Post by: Darth Optimus on November 01, 2012, 08:42:53 PM
Yes!  This is gonna be epic! Nice to see your stuff again!
Title: Re: New Vintage Kenner WIP - Sandtrooper!
Post by: Tamer on November 02, 2012, 04:37:37 AM
Wow, working on three separate projects at the moment. I didn't know which pic to use for the fp update, but I went with this one. Looking good Ray.
Title: Re: New Vintage Kenner WIP - Sandtrooper!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 02, 2012, 06:50:31 AM
Thanks for the FP Tamer.

And thank you guys as well Mando and  DO! - here's a sneaky peak at who is coming up after the Sandy!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3B69940B-34A1-49D2-AAE4-8472ED7E3053-1886-00000310B4DD9B7C.jpg)
Title: Re: New Vintage Kenner WIP - Sandtrooper!
Post by: Darth Optimus on November 03, 2012, 10:07:33 AM
Dude!  You are killing these Kenner updates!
Title: Re: New Vintage Kenner WIP - Sandtrooper!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 05, 2012, 07:47:03 AM
Ah yea, that Sandie is going to be awesome!
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Sandtrooper Finished!!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 06, 2012, 11:55:00 AM
Hey there!

Ok I broke my own rule about ink washes with this guy - however it was a total repaint of a black bootleg stormie (see last photo for a before and after comparison) and the painted white armour looked very flat. So I made this guy into my 'Tattooine Short-Timer' variant! I'll also do a 'Cherry version!)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/738CFBB8-896E-4848-867E-DD06FFF1565E-324-00000022E7903513.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/229409E2-7081-4E35-9C2B-F3CD21FB8782-324-00000022F3BEE6F5.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/A4ED3C00-B509-4319-8C23-73667C941CA2-324-00000022FF5F1BAE.jpg)

In the above pic I missed a patch on his shoulder with my wash! I'd better fix that lolol

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6978824A-2BEB-4ED6-B291-30295804B071-324-0000002307D1B9B3.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B6964DD2-6852-40A1-B4A0-D1D1C55F586D-324-000000231050294C.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3C4B87F7-1ED1-4050-98D8-05A8C63AA0AE-324-000000231B073D39.jpg)

The black Stormie on the left is how the Sandtrooper looked before I started on him!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6CC6FF8A-D8C7-4A35-9B2E-DFE6E8A566A0-324-000000232535F1AE.jpg)

See you all again soon!!

Ray
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Sandtrooper Finished!!!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 06, 2012, 03:28:19 PM
Great work!
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Sandtrooper Finished!!!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on November 06, 2012, 04:11:39 PM
Thats fantastic !! I think it was a good choice to give it the beat up look . but i am looking forward to seeing the other version .  Keep it up man this is awesome....Art
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Sandtrooper Finished!!!
Post by: Tamer on November 07, 2012, 03:47:43 AM
looks awesome. On the front page.
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Sandtrooper & Echo Base Han finished!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on November 07, 2012, 03:59:13 AM
Art, Mungo and Tamer - Thank guys! Glad you like the Sandy :)

And just cause Harry said he may return to Star Wars...The Line That Time Forgot presents, "Echo Base Han Solo" from ESB!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2821764C-8DD3-4BE0-9ED0-596AEC565611-128-0000002425D102DF.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/94ABE752-8994-451B-9412-735205FE81E5-128-0000002437C91FD6.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/DEB44007-C7E6-4A41-93AA-DC3142799DD5-128-0000002495892F37.jpg)

Thanks as ever for stopping by,

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Sandtrooper & Echo Base Han finished!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 07, 2012, 05:04:57 AM
Ray that sandtrooper is one of my all time favorite figures by you. It looks perfect! Love that you decided to weather this one. The pic of him standing beside the landspeeder is so cool! Also loving the Han you have cooked up for us! Great update and very nice work!
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Sandtrooper & Echo Base Han finished!!
Post by: Rogue82 on November 07, 2012, 05:10:25 AM
Awesome work Ray, Just wondering where you snagged the pauldron, backpack and long rifle from for the sandtrooper. I'd love to have a go at this one.
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Sandtrooper & Echo Base Han finished!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on November 07, 2012, 07:20:18 AM
So awesome. Love the vintage mods!
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Sandtrooper Finished!!!
Post by: benjani_1976 on November 08, 2012, 10:15:53 AM
Hey there!

Ok I broke my own rule about ink washes with this guy - however it was a total repaint of a black bootleg stormie (see last photo for a before and after comparison) and the painted white armour looked very flat. So I made this guy into my 'Tattooine Short-Timer' variant! I'll also do a 'Cherry version!)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/738CFBB8-896E-4848-867E-DD06FFF1565E-324-00000022E7903513.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/229409E2-7081-4E35-9C2B-F3CD21FB8782-324-00000022F3BEE6F5.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/A4ED3C00-B509-4319-8C23-73667C941CA2-324-00000022FF5F1BAE.jpg)

In the above pic I missed a patch on his shoulder with my wash! I'd better fix that lolol

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6978824A-2BEB-4ED6-B291-30295804B071-324-0000002307D1B9B3.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B6964DD2-6852-40A1-B4A0-D1D1C55F586D-324-000000231050294C.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3C4B87F7-1ED1-4050-98D8-05A8C63AA0AE-324-000000231B073D39.jpg)

The black Stormie on the left is how the Sandtrooper looked before I started on him!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6CC6FF8A-D8C7-4A35-9B2E-DFE6E8A566A0-324-000000232535F1AE.jpg)

See you all again soon!!

Ray

Looks great Ray,might dig mine out and finish him. I bought an old stormie a while back and it was speckled in yellow orange blotches,some fine like dust so started bleaching him........didn't change a thing,slapped on a Pauldron and pack and tucked him at the back of the display cabinet for another day,keen to get him done now,yours is sweet.

Seeing as you're the man to refurb vintage figure/vehicles any idea what could have caused it to go speckled? 
Ben
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Sandtrooper & Echo Base Han finished!!
Post by: JediMerc on November 10, 2012, 06:24:40 AM
Both look amazing!  The Han is awesome; the blue 'pops' well on the coat there.  Nice choice on the shade there.

What if Kenner had given us a vintage sandie?  Still probably wouldn't be as great as this one is. 

Very nice work on both!
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Sandtrooper & Echo Base Han finished!!
Post by: Tamer on November 10, 2012, 07:19:40 AM
Looks great that Han. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Sandtrooper & Echo Base Han finished!!
Post by: Darksider80 on November 10, 2012, 07:35:58 AM
Great work on vintage hoth Han! And the Sandie! They both look better than new.
Title: Re: Vintage Kenner Sandtrooper & Echo Base Han finished!!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on November 11, 2012, 07:06:40 AM
Love that Han !!! better than the original
Title: Re: Ultimate Endor Luke Skywalker!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on January 30, 2013, 12:41:42 PM
Hey y'all

Quick and dirty custom for you...my ultimate Endor Luke...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/C81C04AB-57A6-4DE2-A66E-71F0D5218D1B-2531-000004607FED22DB.jpg)

Poncho, helmet, blaster and holster are from the Endor battle pack Luke.

The body and saber  hilt are from the TVC Endor capture Luke.

The head comes from the TVC Lightsaber Construction Luke with the hair repainted!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/CDA470D1-D33F-45C6-86EC-48C4B67CE24A-2531-0000046075B0459B.jpg)

You all know that I'm a Luke fanboy so this update was a no-brainer!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Ultimate Endor Luke Skywalker!
Post by: Mando Assasin on January 30, 2013, 04:55:38 PM
He looks pretty AWESOME!
Title: Re: Ultimate Endor Luke Skywalker!
Post by: Tamer on January 31, 2013, 05:46:42 AM
Wow, very nice. The front page is turning into Wookie Balls Day.
Title: Re: Ultimate Endor Luke Skywalker!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on January 31, 2013, 06:35:21 AM
Excellent....  That def is the ultimate Endor Luke, a fantastic update !!!
Title: Re: Ultimate Endor Luke Skywalker!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 31, 2013, 12:27:16 PM
Very nice Ray!
Title: Re: Ultimate Endor Luke Skywalker!
Post by: JediMerc on January 31, 2013, 03:31:57 PM
Fantastic!  Customizing this look is on my radar, but probably won't get to him for awhile. 

I really do love that head sculpt; one of the best of Luke in the entire line and it works perfectly for this custom.  Awesome!
Title: Re: Ultimate Endor Luke Skywalker!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on January 31, 2013, 03:34:33 PM
That is an excellent Luke!
Title: Re: Ultimate Endor Luke Skywalker!
Post by: Clonehead on January 31, 2013, 08:25:04 PM
Well done, Ray! Were that one on the pegs, I would find myself pulling the trigger on another luke.
Title: Re: Ultimate Endor Luke Skywalker!
Post by: clone10 on February 01, 2013, 08:33:14 AM
Awesome job man!!! :o :o :o
Title: Re: Luke Skywalker in 'Skyfire Jump Armour'
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 02, 2013, 11:17:28 AM
First off thanks for ALL the awesomely kind words re my Endor Luke, he really was a low effort custom!

And here's something I knocked up today... Luke Skywalker in "Skyfire Jump Armour"

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/581E2E6F-58CA-4758-9FC3-62874A2C2B42-1654-0000026AC82CE626_zpsb1cd0929.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/762A4CA9-1649-43DA-8154-F6934AF9125D-1654-0000026AD342FF81_zpsc4162936.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3DEFF369-3957-4A1E-8E6E-398ECFDBF076-1654-0000026AD9E0B47E_zps2edaa778.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/D769BFE9-65FA-47EA-AFFD-B748396D5F5E-1654-0000026ADFFCC841_zps7c3f329b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/996D2619-42C2-441F-A00A-992B2D981C12-1654-0000026AED875A43_zpsd5dcaf82.jpg)

The figure was made from a TVC Lightsaber construction Luke, War Machine figure, snap kit X-Wing engines and some GI Joe land mines!! And of course he is influenced by a certain Gen1 Transformer!!!

Quite happy with how he turned out - what do you guys think?

Thanks for stopping by,

Ray
Title: Re: Luke Skywalker in 'Skyfire Jump Armour'
Post by: Tamer on February 02, 2013, 11:38:05 AM
Well now that is one of the coolest Luke customs I have ever seen. Fantastic Ray. I posed a question on the front page.
Title: Re: Luke Skywalker in 'Skyfire Jump Armour'
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on February 02, 2013, 02:13:20 PM
Geez that is unbelievable  Ray !!!  I sure hope you do more customs like this with other main characters ... excellent work .....Art
Title: Re: Luke Skywalker in 'Skyfire Jump Armour'
Post by: lucasclones on February 02, 2013, 03:49:33 PM
BRAVO!!
Title: Re: Luke Skywalker in 'Skyfire Jump Armour'
Post by: wraithnine on February 02, 2013, 05:38:03 PM
Very very cool Ray
Title: Re: Luke Skywalker in 'Skyfire Jump Armour'
Post by: krztfr on February 03, 2013, 02:46:27 AM
I see him fighting 6 green and purple stormtroopers who combine to devastator...or a Trypticon AT=AT
Title: Re: Luke Skywalker in 'Skyfire Jump Armour'
Post by: JediMerc on February 03, 2013, 05:49:35 AM
The color looks great and, surprisingly, he really doesn't seem out of scale.  More like he's actually in a huge, bulky armored exo-suit used for space or harsh environment missions.  Very cool nonetheless!
Title: Re: Luke Skywalker in 'Skyfire Jump Armour'
Post by: Clonehead on February 03, 2013, 06:17:51 AM
Sweet custom, Ray! I'll bet that was fun to paint up.
Title: Re: Luke Skywalker in 'Skyfire Jump Armour'
Post by: DocOutlands on February 03, 2013, 12:04:38 PM
Bad internet ate my first reply!

This is an awesome example of combining parts and lines that "shouldn't" go together into something that absolutely works a treat!  Very well-done!

Quote
6 green and purple stormtroopers who combine to ... a Trypticon AT=AT

I double-dog dare ya!!  That would be crazy-cool!!
Title: Re: Luke Skywalker in 'Skyfire Jump Armour'
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 05, 2013, 06:45:20 PM
Thanks lads  ;D

Glad you liked my TF Luke crossover! He was a lot of fun to paint (You were right on that Clint!) and Art you've convinced me to do a couple more in this style - namely Han and Chewie!!

Thanks again for all the comments guys :)

Best wishes

Ray
Title: Re: Luke Skywalker in 'Skyfire Jump Armour'
Post by: Darth Optimus on February 06, 2013, 09:04:12 PM
Hell.  Yes.  That SW/TF crossover Luke is AMAZING.  I cannot wait to see more!
Title: Re: New WIPs EpVII comp entries and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 23, 2013, 08:24:55 AM
Hey Ho folks!

Here's a bunch of WIPs I have sitting on my desk at the moment. The first three are going to be my entry for the Episode VII contest

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1A0E09B2-A06E-4DC7-A1E9-4112134D20AC-4323-000005D15EFAD1D5_zps71acb980.jpg)

Luke Skywalker Jedi Grand master

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/30EACF14-5FCE-453F-9649-F7C5440DE14F-4323-000005D15741D21A_zps261f519a.jpg)

Han Solo Admiral of the Republic

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/FB800FEC-56E4-48A1-B3D9-FD98199035ED-4323-000005D150DCED9E_zpsd0f92169.jpg)

Shae Skywalker - Smuggler Fatigues

And here's a few others that aren't part of my entry into that competition!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/CE3B4CD8-EA98-4755-B7A4-CC6763CF7A52-4323-000005D146F01B86_zps4b551cf8.jpg)

Han Solo in Jump Armour

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/EDCBEEE5-92CA-40BB-9882-6CF47037744A-4323-000005D16EE00D74_zps231e2e6e.jpg)

Shadows of the Empire Coruscant Guard

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/CBF6AFDD-86CB-4E25-BC05-71C1C97FBEC0-4323-000005D1671F22D1_zpsfc52aaf6.jpg)

Caleb Rivers - a hunter from my Supernatural RPG

Man, I need to start painting!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: New WIPs EpVII comp entries and more!
Post by: JediMerc on February 23, 2013, 08:33:52 AM
I love all of these!  The armored Han has piqued my interest!  (Loved your take on Luke in the IM armor...)

Looking more carefully at your GM Luke, I noticed I also used the same B-Wing pilot lower legs for my EpVII character (no name yet); sorry, it wasn't intentional (as I've been working on this guy since before I saw your posts a few days ago).  

Looking forward to seeing how you paint these guys up!
Title: Re: New WIPs EpVII comp entries and more!
Post by: Tamer on February 23, 2013, 08:39:00 AM
Looking good Ray. That Episode 7 Han is really growing on me. I think we ought to send in the entries of this to Lucasfillm for what the fans think the new characters ought to look like.
Title: Re: New WIPs EpVII comp entries and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 24, 2013, 11:01:34 AM
Hey Merc! Thanks for the feedback - awesome that we used the same lower legs (great minds and all that!)

I've got Monday off and seven (!) primed WIPs on my bench, I wonder how many I can bust out before Mrs Balls gets home?????
Title: Re: Episode VII Luke Skywalker Jedi Grand Master
Post by: Wookie-Balls on February 25, 2013, 07:13:54 AM
Well I've pretty much finished my first Episode VII character...

Luke Skywalker Jedi Grand Master

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/08330447-DC8B-4B11-82D3-D8B264B6A5D8-280-00000018A8D4EA86_zps9a8af494.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4D57B2CE-EA72-4A07-A121-4FC7E0B778FB-280-00000018B5CAEB49_zps0490627e.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4EFA2F68-D4FB-46DB-94DB-1F5A48EC5964-280-00000018C0142D28_zpsf5bc31ab.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7EFF6EC8-D24A-4E8A-BD14-381C34B088DE-280-00000018C7FF6E79_zps4a843c3b.jpg)

More soon,

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Episode VII Luke Skywalker Jedi Grand Master
Post by: Rogue Jedi on February 26, 2013, 04:45:01 AM
Man WB I love my Jedi Grand Master Luke Skywalker but after seeing this I may just have to go back and revisit it!
Title: Re: Episode VII Luke Skywalker Jedi Grand Master
Post by: Tamer on February 26, 2013, 05:53:47 AM
Time to get this update on the front page.
Title: Re: Episode VII Luke Skywalker Jedi Grand Master
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on February 26, 2013, 10:23:44 AM
wooow Ray

that´s a great figure the paintwork is great it looks like he is in the heat of battle for the new republic

marvellous custom my friend
Title: Re: Episode VII Luke Skywalker Jedi Grand Master
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on February 26, 2013, 08:18:44 PM
great looking luke wb
Title: Re: Episode VII Luke Skywalker Jedi Grand Master
Post by: Clonehead on February 26, 2013, 08:45:31 PM
Perfect paint!!
Title: Re: Episode VII Luke Skywalker Jedi Grand Master
Post by: dr0d26 on February 26, 2013, 10:22:16 PM
Great looking Luke man.. The arms and lower legs just make this figure for me..
Title: Re: Episode VII Luke Skywalker Jedi Grand Master
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on February 27, 2013, 07:24:39 AM
Awesome job Ray  !!! hope you got more ep7 concepts coming !! Great work on this figure ... ... Art
Title: Re: Episode VII Luke Skywalker Jedi Grand Master
Post by: BlackThorne on February 27, 2013, 07:02:25 PM
Nice custom, I like the way your paint gave the figure's cloth an old look.
Title: Re: Episode VII Luke Skywalker Jedi Grand Master
Post by: Mando Assasin on February 28, 2013, 05:49:56 AM
Great painting dud! He looks AMAZING!
Title: Re: Episode VII Luke Skywalker Jedi Grand Master
Post by: clone10 on March 01, 2013, 06:50:45 PM
Awesome custom man, really like the weathering details. :o :o :o
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 09, 2013, 05:43:04 AM
Thanks for the feedback guys!  ;D

Work is hell at the moment so I haven't had much time off... Here's a couple of WIPs though...

No-Sculpt, kitbashed Starkiller

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/F0786908-B4D2-48C7-9991-E92D0FBE810A-1633-00000265CBDC00D8_zps8384c77b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/232E34F3-A611-4AB3-9E11-99CFB523240B-1633-00000265C3AD52C4_zps36d32962.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/E073B6AA-54C2-4CF2-A958-8B8807939388-1633-00000265BC44FBA4_zps7a769a90.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B43FCA56-4E94-4E78-B0C9-1FAB85D1510F-1633-00000265B4A0A2B5_zps914cd705.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/113D0B1F-56F1-4DBF-B1F1-AAECA4324868-1633-00000265D9E28815_zpsb042f390.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/BF6F1CBE-1B06-4C2F-9BFA-FAA9130FA6BC-1633-00000265D349D488_zpsfeaf0f40.jpg)

I love the Starkiller figures you guys have pumped out over the years, sadly the Hasbro ones are expensive here in the UK and I don't have 1/10th of the skill of some of you Yarder Sculptors so I've made my own from my fodder bin!

Also here's a couple of heads that I manage to finish...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0910F04A-9B61-456B-AA58-A8099A41AAF1-1633-00000265EF4E9504_zps1fb64516.jpg)

Shae Skywalker (one of my Episode VII figures)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/E28FFAC6-E565-4972-8738-A0F6DE7A60F3-1633-00000265F9495553_zps22b97491.jpg)

Caleb Rivers (A hunter from the 'Supernatural' universe)

More soon if I ever get a day off!!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: lostcauze501st on March 09, 2013, 06:16:53 AM
Amazing Starkiller WIP, awesome use of parts.
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on March 09, 2013, 06:55:11 AM
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!!  I'm diggin' the kitbash!  What parts did you use? 
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 09, 2013, 07:08:56 AM
Thanks Lost & JM!

Starkiller is made from

Head - random GI Joe Duke
Neck post - Steve Rogers figure
Armour - GI Joe Flash
Chest box & harness - ATAT driver
Back box - X-Wing pilot
Torso, upper arms, hands & Legs - Kyle Katarn
Forearms - Prince of Persia bad guy
Lower legs - TVC Sidious
Sabers - Army of the Clone Wars Anakin
Pouch - Random Mando
Kama - ARC Trooper figure

Think that's it!!

Ray
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: DarthDrew on March 09, 2013, 07:44:15 AM
Nice starkiller, I like the look of him. Nice job on the heads as well, I like the female one, was it a Black Widow? She looks good blonde, that might work for another project I have. I'm not much of a marvel collector, just know what I see from stores.
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: Tamer on March 09, 2013, 08:01:33 AM
Looks great. On the front page.
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs .
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 09, 2013, 10:33:12 AM
Great looking Starkiller! Nice work Ray
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: JediMerc on March 09, 2013, 03:22:27 PM
I'm a sucker for Starkiller figs and this is a great concept!  I love the greeblies you added to him from the Joe armor to the X-Wing pilot suit control box on the back.  Looks fantastic and can't wait to see him painted up!
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 09, 2013, 04:22:19 PM
Hey thanks guys!

Merc it was your recent Starkiller that gave me the idea to search through my fodder bin, I love your fig but I just can't sculpt like you!

LE thanks as always matey :)

And DD yes that's a Black Widow head - love that sculpt but I wish they had cast it in skin tone plastic rather than painting it!
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on March 10, 2013, 06:57:34 AM
Nice job Ray !!! look forward to seeing it completed...
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: dr0d26 on March 10, 2013, 11:02:14 AM
great part selection you got there for Starkiller, they really fit his look.  The duke head makes him look a little older which is good choice in my opinion..
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: Sector_15 on March 10, 2013, 02:44:28 PM
I've spent all day going through your thread and it's superb. Nice work mate.
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 11, 2013, 04:23:57 AM
@ Art - thanks as ever buddy! Hope I get a day off before the end  of march to do some more work on him!

@ Drod - thanks ! That Duke head was about the only choice I had in my fodder bin :)

@ Sec15 - cheers mate - that's very kind of you! I love your AF work and in fact am planning a small Z-Force dio using modern joes after you inspired me!!

All the best,

Ray
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: ShamanLogRay on March 12, 2013, 02:00:31 AM
More great workmanship Ray as always!:)
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: darthdaddy on March 12, 2013, 05:07:56 AM
Beautiful work on the WIP Starkiller Ray! Really like the Luke too :)
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: Mungo Baobab on March 14, 2013, 02:08:55 PM
Well done. Starkiller looks great!
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: Darth Optimus on March 19, 2013, 05:16:57 AM
What can I say besides "awesome"?  I really dig yer kitbashed Starkiller!  And yer paintwork continues to improve.
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: Mungo Baobab on March 20, 2013, 05:43:22 PM
Well done on the Grand Master Luke Skywalker.
Title: Re: 09/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller and other WIPs
Post by: r1bb1t on March 21, 2013, 08:16:42 AM
Ray, all of your work looks fantastic. Always a pleasure to see it, mate.
Title: Re: 24/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller finished!!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 24, 2013, 11:24:44 AM
Hey guys...

Finished 19 solid days on duty and decided to celebrate by painting my 'No-Sculpt Starkiller'

I'm a little rusty re painting at the moment - but I think that he came out ok... I've got some homemade Imp decals to add to his shoulder armour too

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/36ADCED2-84C4-49E3-B313-4DBACAED7F25-1288-00000314A975B452_zpsad4e7657.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7B268B1B-9732-4337-8B44-0D4C35E1490F-1288-00000314B2868A3D_zps1283acf3.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/94E2DE86-D45A-46E1-959E-9125E969618D-1288-00000314B84995AB_zps586c3d68.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/E3733436-EFBE-46BF-8FCC-3A5E4A493820-1288-00000314C167D78E_zps7bc6524c.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/A132EE5E-4652-40AC-8B4B-034C70852C59-1288-00000314EFCBBAA1_zps78c90dad.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/59F8AAE1-3A30-4EAE-B8C5-00B26E4C79AD-1288-00000314D0C2AED4_zps0f827af5.jpg)

Thanks for stopping by...

WB Out!!
Title: Re: 24/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller finished!!!
Post by: JediMerc on March 24, 2013, 01:22:22 PM
Just stopped by the check everything out and I was greeted with an awesome surprise!  This Starkiller looks great!

Let me say first: Wicked cool!  The color choices look even better than was imagining they would.  I just noticed that the head is on one of those  ball-jointed swivel neck posts: great idea!  Did the neck post fit on the Kyle Katarn torso easily (or was the armor used to hide some of it)? 

Title: Re: 24/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller finished!!!
Post by: The Willoughbian on March 24, 2013, 06:33:48 PM
Those are some gorgeous paint apps, Sir.  Super clean work. Well done.
Title: Re: 24/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller finished!!!
Post by: Tamer on March 25, 2013, 05:16:01 AM
I agree, doesn't look like any rust to me. My comments are on the front page.

I love what I am assuming is an AT-AT Breather box on that front chest too with the hoses cut off?
Title: Re: 24/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller finished!!!
Post by: Bubba Fett on March 25, 2013, 05:30:34 AM
Awesome painting...very realistic!
Title: Re: 24/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller finished!!!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on March 25, 2013, 07:44:00 AM
WOW!!! Ray this is amazing ... I agree , you dont look rusty to me  . I think its  one of your best ....   Art
Title: Re: 24/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller finished!!!
Post by: Tamer on March 25, 2013, 07:46:49 AM
Ray has some photography skills too. It is just so necessary to accurately catalog your custom.
Title: Re: 24/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller finished!!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 25, 2013, 01:48:37 PM
Hey guys

Thanks very much for the kind words :) I was pretty tired when I painted him up...Art it's great as always to see you buddy!

Tamer there was no way on earth I could get that ATAT Driver chest box past you was there lol? As for photography I use a desk lamp, my iPhone and a set of pine bedside drawers!!!

Merc the neck post join is covered partially by the armour - but it is an awesome piece of articulation!
Title: Re: 24/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller finished!!!
Post by: Tamer on March 25, 2013, 03:50:21 PM
LOL. I would probably recognize that anywhere, but it worked so well here for him. I would have never thought to use that on a Starkiller.
Title: Re: 24/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller finished!!!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on March 25, 2013, 04:06:27 PM
Ive no idea who Star Killer is!?? (Sorry, I dont watch the Clone Wars,  read the books or comics, play the games, etc) But that is a seriously cool custom, none the less! Love the paint work! :)
Title: Re: 24/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller finished!!!
Post by: Tamer on March 25, 2013, 05:24:27 PM
Ive no idea who Star Killer is!?? (Sorry, I dont watch the Clone Wars,  read the books or comics, etc) But that is a seriously cool custom, none the less! Love the paint work! :)

Wow, you are gonna love the Force Unleashed then. Its a great EU series. Galen Marek (Starkiller) is the central character. He was a youngling rescued by Vader (well not killed) during Vader's Jedi Purge on Kashyyyk and raised to eventually take out the Emperor before Vader discovered Luke I do believe. I am actually just now getting through the first video game which is fun.
Title: Re: 24/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller finished!!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 26, 2013, 05:58:03 AM
Ray, this is a great Starkiller! Love the design of the character/pilot look. Great job building up parts/technology that could pass for an actual design in the game. The paint work is also flawless!
Title: Re: 24/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller finished!!!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on March 26, 2013, 08:21:40 AM
Well hes obviously a much loved and well known figure! Even if I dont know him (but hey thats not difficult! I only know the films! LOL!) But whether I know him or not, its still a great looking figure! But then arent all Wookie -Balls figures! Got to respect the talent! :)
Title: Re: 24/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller finished!!!
Post by: Sector_15 on March 26, 2013, 10:04:22 AM
That Starkiller is a work of art. Even Duke's head works. This is amazing work mate  :).
Title: Re: 24/03/13 No-sculpt Starkiller finished!!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 28, 2013, 05:45:40 AM
Hi SLR & Sec15! Great to see the UK contingent on here and thanks for the great feedback!

Title: Re: 28/04/13 Episode VII Admiral Han Solo completed!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 28, 2013, 05:50:19 AM
Hello gang!

Here's my Episode VII Han Solo, Admiral of the Republic figure - hope you like him...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/FC36E33B-AC38-4420-9512-C8600A49DC68-5035-000008198A4078A5_zps0c321721.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1547C1CD-8670-4143-9F9C-BFEA8D21ADCA-5035-0000081992CDFC50_zpsa913d17f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8146299A-1BBF-4D83-8B45-D43D88337874-5035-0000081998C3B8A8_zpsd6157cdf.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/C56B7CAD-10AD-4F4B-B8CE-4BDA556066CA-5035-00000819A3E504AA_zps02344c96.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/144940FE-F7DE-4FCC-AD2F-D0A9C6C12D2F-5035-000008199E78D08A_zps870efca9.jpg)

Title: Re: 28/04/13 Episode VII Admiral Han Solo completed!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 28, 2013, 05:51:42 AM
And here he is with my Jedi Grand Master Luke

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/A142167C-15A7-4406-9C9A-2ADA750C193E-5035-00000819ADC08BC4_zps1b5b84d0.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/608DF313-443B-4EEE-BA88-5F798C1B2034-5035-00000819B49B8E7A_zps76039c8e.jpg)

WB Out!!
Title: Re: 28/04/13 Episode VII Admiral Han Solo & Shae Skywalker
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 28, 2013, 10:08:47 AM
Hey guys

Here is the lat of my Episode VII figures - Shae Skywalker

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/597CB08E-EF50-4283-A638-8115558303CD-290-0000001747663A53_zps386b836e.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2B39F218-4605-48F8-B194-BC94E7C3C304-290-000000176D80A536_zps24b96abb.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4E8B6E6E-0386-43B1-B1B2-225A03CF321D-290-0000001766EBAB7B_zps8040b6b2.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6B894DBE-2C4D-48BA-AD30-B79CD35BF1C3-290-0000001760C2958E_zps12a34403.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B957494F-4253-4E65-8B05-6CFE1769D24A-290-0000001757169876_zpsea5316f5.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/29103432-AE5B-4143-9F61-E7ABD8796015-290-000000174E20B1FE_zps2852e86a.jpg)

And one last group shot o the three figures that I entered for the competition!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9ED3C2AF-A35C-46C5-B9BD-4CE07E063A9F-290-000000173EBE16DA_zps6e62b522.jpg)

Thanks for stopping by...

Ray
Title: Re: 28/04/13 Episode VII Admiral Han Solo completed!!
Post by: r1bb1t on March 28, 2013, 10:25:44 AM
Ray, I really like your no sculpt Starkiller, and these EP 7 figures are absolutely gorgeous! I love your style. Very clean and beautifully done. Top shelf stuff!
Title: Re: 28/04/13 Episode VII Admiral Han Solo completed!!
Post by: DocOutlands on March 28, 2013, 12:25:41 PM
great stuff, WB!
Title: Re: 28/04/13 Episode VII Admiral Han Solo completed!!
Post by: The Willoughbian on March 28, 2013, 12:42:03 PM
These are very nice. Your shading is excellent.
Title: Re: 28/04/13 Episode VII Admiral Han Solo completed!!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on March 28, 2013, 12:58:45 PM
Great customs! As always! Han & Luke look nicely aged & miss Skywalker looks rather pleasant!;)
Title: Re: 28/04/13 Episode VII Admiral Han Solo completed!!
Post by: lucasclones on March 28, 2013, 05:31:48 PM
Man Ray all of these are great! Genius to use that Indy head here on that Solo. I gotta say though Shae is my favorite though. ;)
Title: Re: 28/04/13 Episode VII Admiral Han Solo completed!!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on March 28, 2013, 09:44:27 PM
Those 3 look great. Your painting skills are top notch.
Title: Re: 28/04/13 Episode VII Admiral Han Solo completed!!
Post by: Tamer on March 29, 2013, 05:18:22 AM
Ray, these three additions are just perfect. Daggone I hope we get to see all three. I really love Luke's daughter.  I got this update on the fp with a contest update.
Title: Re: New 'Supernatural' Hunter completed 04/29/13
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 29, 2013, 07:19:43 AM
Hey gang!

Thanks for the front page and feedback for my Episode VII figures - they were a whole lot of fun to put together!

Here's something a little simpler - most of you know that I run several tradtional RPGs now including Aliens : Colonial Marines and Supernatural (based on the TV show of the same name.)

This is Dylan Murray the Hunter played by my wife. Dylan is an Ex Para Rescue Jumper who comes home from deployment only to have his family murdered by a demon and his younger sister kidnapped.

Dylan is himself saved by the grouchy, former US Marshall Caleb Rivers. Rivers takes the young PJ under his wing and teaches him about hunting and the world of the Supernatural. Together they cruise the blacktop in Caleb's old Mustang - bringing to heel the creatures from below and searching for Dylan's sister...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/91337FB0-1542-4022-BAAB-DA5F0EEA2A5D-736-00000143263E3A83_zpsb340a9ad.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2DF6E60A-F80A-432C-824B-0529BB7F48BD-736-0000014334445063_zps60e615fd.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/73FAFE97-E80D-4397-8708-FB1737D0E515-736-000001433BF928C7_zps36000274.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/E704CC2E-45EA-4D40-9A3D-113004265804-736-000001432E281044_zpsad36b9d6.jpg)

Next up? Caleb Rivers himself (& at some point his Mustang!!)

WB Out!!
Title: Re: New 'Supernatural' Hunter completed 04/29/13
Post by: DarthDrew on March 29, 2013, 07:30:38 AM
Oh nice, I love Supernatural! This guy is really cool, and looks like someone who would show up at some point. Even more so if he's driving a vintage Mustang around!  ;D   Also, what head did you use on this guy?
Title: Re: New 'Supernatural' Hunter completed 04/29/13
Post by: wraithnine on March 29, 2013, 07:47:17 AM
man i love supernatural! the Winchesters are bad ass ,great work ray!
Title: Re: New 'Supernatural' Hunter completed 04/29/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 29, 2013, 08:21:54 AM
Loving this new figure but the Episode 7 figures are quite stunning! Very nice work on those and Shae is a stunner!
Title: Re: 2 x New 'Supernatural' Hunters completed 04/29/13
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 29, 2013, 08:47:20 AM
And here is the miserable old git himself...

Caleb had been hunting for 15 years ever since he left the US Marshalls Service.

Caleb lives in a fully kitted out 18 Wheeler rig with his Coon Hound Carson and drives a vintage Mustang

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/BECFB4CA-D2CC-4C60-B1BE-0738419AC1A3-736-0000014F90C8D88F_zps1ed629ca.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/982BCA95-EC77-4DC8-92A4-24ADA2237C58-736-0000014F9EF25B56_zps3566ae42.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/92C4D7F6-2785-4A77-918A-1EC7C5E01337-736-0000014F974A28E2_zps328c7487.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6A5AB79F-7F45-4B86-BE0C-3B8D197D7C37-736-0000014FAA266F1F_zps81f66f84.jpg)

Eventually the Mustang will get a flat black paintjob and decals...but it looks pretty groovy just with the completed figures!

Thanks yet again for having a look and leaving your thoughts!!

WB Out!!

Title: Re: 2 x New 'Supernatural' Hunters completed 04/29/13
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 29, 2013, 08:53:28 AM
This pic (if it works!) is my favourite...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/74B68AC7-88DD-4404-B25E-E642AA8643FF-736-00000155AF4D7863_zps78b5c257.jpg)
Title: Re: 2 x New 'Supernatural' Hunters completed 04/29/13
Post by: Tamer on March 30, 2013, 05:26:18 AM
I like em. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: 2 x New 'Supernatural' Hunters completed 04/29/13
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 30, 2013, 11:59:43 AM
hey Tamer thanks for the front page buddy :)

DD that head is from a Sgt Thunderblast Joe (think he was a vehicle pack-in)

Cheers

Ray
Title: Re: 2 x New 'Supernatural' Hunters completed 04/29/13
Post by: Sector_15 on March 30, 2013, 01:51:54 PM
Ray the Supernatural hunter team are awesome. I'm a zombie nut and they'd fit in that style of universe. Plus I love theyhave cool transport. I have a question though how did you the denim paintwork? I have a figure that needs to be wearing jeans and that's better than anything I've come up with.
Cheers.
Chris.
Title: Re: 2 x New 'Supernatural' Hunters completed 04/29/13
Post by: Tamer on March 30, 2013, 06:34:26 PM
I like the guns these two are sporting too; especially that AR. Am I wrong in thinking Maurader?
Title: Re: 2 x New 'Supernatural' Hunters completed 04/29/13
Post by: Clonehead on March 31, 2013, 10:10:42 AM
Fantastic work on the supernatural figures, Ray! I thought that Shae was my favorite of your ep 7 figures but I am really leaning to the Han solo now. Great paint on all of these.
Title: Re: 2 x New 'Supernatural' Hunters completed 04/29/13
Post by: Bubba Fett on March 31, 2013, 12:17:41 PM
Wow! That looks like something you would pay big bucks for at ComicCon!  Awesome work!
Title: Re: 2 x New 'Supernatural' Hunters completed 04/29/13
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 31, 2013, 01:52:50 PM
Wow guys thanks - Vicky is pretty stoked about how these two guys came out!

@ Chris - mate the denim is nothing special, just blue acrylic then a drybrush of lighter blue. Followed by a dark Mig Wash with the excess wiped off with cotton wool. Finally another dry brushing of even lighter blue paint!

@ Tamer - yep the AR is a Maruder (Nam era) XM177E2 carbine with a suppressor and carry handle
Aimpoint added for that Blackhawk Down look...I love the Marauder stuff, they do some great ARs!

@ Clint - cheers buddy, out of the three I think that Han is my favourite too (I've found some of the recent TVC ones just too skinny. In fact it is Bespin Han thighs and feet that Shae is sporting!!!!)

@ Bubba - in all the time I've been posting on The Yards that is one of the kindest things anyone has ever said. Thanks a lot mate :)

Eventually the Mustang and Dylan's Harley will get painted up and added to a dio for Vicky's study...

More soon!

Hope you and your loved ones are having a great Easter!

Ray

Title: Re: Superarty Blanx RC post order 66 - NEW!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 01, 2013, 05:13:54 AM
Hey Guys

Here's my latest custom. It is an Early Imperial Commando. Just after the establishment of the Empire numerous former RC's were drafted into the Long Range Imperial Desert Corps. They in turn evolved into the Sandtroopers of the Galactic Civil War era...

This Commando was built using a Blanx Alpha as the super-articulated base, I then hollowed out RC armour parts to place over the Blanx

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/54FF14B3-4AB7-406D-B785-A85BB05D7D2F-1006-000002F0F8DB09D3_zpsb85eab23.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9AEA875E-E0A9-40E2-A81F-B0305C53FDE4-1006-000002F0FFE08A41_zps44f4fc0c.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/FF48B2CA-109C-4CBE-A254-D2E1E28C9EBD-1006-000002F10A9D03EB_zps6d8334e4.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8C5A1B17-B4E5-41DF-A8F5-6891329EADA3-1006-000002F111B8D0D7_zpsfcbd5fc4.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/E57DD874-FC02-443D-9B5F-C15A34C34291-1006-000002F1192E9B59_zps0728fe61.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6FF9426F-0DD1-41AA-BB52-330C5541A48F-1006-000002F120D06B5F_zps567c8c99.jpg)

This involved a fair bit of dremel work - but I'm pretty happy with the end result!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Superarty Blanx RC post order 66 - NEW!
Post by: Tamer on April 01, 2013, 05:24:37 AM
Wow, talk about a jaw drop moment Ray. Spectacular. On the front page.
Title: Re: Superarty Blanx RC post order 66 - NEW!
Post by: Sector_15 on April 01, 2013, 05:29:09 AM
I want Ray drug testing he's knocking out top class customs on an almost daily basis.
Amazing stuff my friend. What is this blanks thing you used?
Title: Re: Superarty Blanx RC post order 66 - NEW!
Post by: Tamer on April 01, 2013, 05:34:39 AM
I want Ray drug testing he's knocking out top class customs on an almost daily basis.
Amazing stuff my friend. What is this blanks thing you used?

LOL. I agree drug testing for Ray!

And go to the front page or our FB Page where I put up a link for the Blanx AF.
Title: Re: Superarty Blanx RC post order 66 - NEW!
Post by: Clonehead on April 01, 2013, 06:14:54 AM
nice work Ray!
Title: Re: Superarty Blanx RC post order 66 - NEW!
Post by: Tamer on April 01, 2013, 06:50:11 AM
I want to hear about the improved knee work on this!

Its not like I didn't like your other Clone crossovers using the Blanx Alpha, but the knee work on this seems so much improved.
Title: Re: Superarty Blanx RC post order 66 - NEW!
Post by: StenHunter on April 01, 2013, 07:01:45 AM
Hey there! Can you comment also on if you had to whittle down the Blanx figure before the armor would slip on? Do you have any WIP images of that process?

Thank you!
Title: Re: Superarty Blanx RC post order 66 - NEW!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 01, 2013, 07:04:53 AM
What an awesome RC! Very nice work Ray, this guy is most impressive! The paint work and weathering is just phenomenal! A figure like this takes so much dremel work! One thing I am wondering about the knee area. I think it would look even better if you cut the knee pad off the top of the shin guard and carve the plastic to make that shin guard look taller. Then sculpt the small amount of detail needed for the knee guard on the blank's knee that is currently behind that guard. Just an idea, as this is one great looking figure!
Title: Re: Superarty Blanx RC post order 66 - NEW!
Post by: The Willoughbian on April 01, 2013, 12:11:15 PM
Man, you do some great paints.
Title: Re: Superarty Blanx RC post order 66 - NEW!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 01, 2013, 03:06:33 PM
Wow thanks guys! Some really nice comments on here!

LE I have another two of these guys to chop and build - I shall definately take on your tips with their builds!

Thanks again,

Ray
Title: Re: Superarty Blanx RC post order 66 - NEW!
Post by: JediMerc on April 01, 2013, 03:23:41 PM
Those Blanx figures are looking mighty intriguing!  Willoughbian is correct: your paint skills continue to amaze.  This is a terrific rendition of an Imp Commando; the desert cam scheme is spot-on.  Excellent figure.  Just excellent!
Title: Re: Superarty Blanx RC post order 66 - NEW!
Post by: Bubba Fett on April 01, 2013, 07:20:28 PM
Ray, once again, you are showing Hasbro how it is done! Great job!
Title: Re: Superarty Blanx RC post order 66 - NEW!
Post by: lucasclones on April 04, 2013, 04:25:55 AM
Very nice RC! It seems everyone is doing commandos at the moment! Lol!
Title: Re: Superarty Blanx RC post order 66 - NEW!
Post by: wraithnine on April 04, 2013, 04:35:08 AM
woah! minty sweet!
Title: Re: Superarty Blanx RC post order 66 - NEW!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 08, 2013, 10:26:42 AM
Hey All

@ JMerc  thanks buddy, I have to keep pushing myself to keep up with the skills you guys all display!

@ Buba haha thank you very much - there are loads of folks on The Yards who could hangs Hasbro for the better!

@ Chad - they seem to come in groups don't they? I've been loving your awesome updates too, and recently popped the CD back into my PC for a blast...

@ Jay - mate thanks as always :) gutted that you won't be able to come to Collectormania :(


(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/14B0041F-DE0A-4D82-820E-49F6AADDDC49-694-0000004819EE724B_zps8bcdb622.jpg)

Does anyone else here attempt to rescue POTF2 heads? Here's a couple that I've dremelled out and modded slightly to fit on more modern figures...
Title: Re: Superarty Blanx RC post order 66 - NEW!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on April 08, 2013, 09:57:31 PM
Yes!  I've recently done some and plan on doing more. 
Title: Re: 2 x New 'Supernatural' Hunters completed 04/29/13
Post by: ShamanLogRay on April 08, 2013, 11:56:43 PM


@ Chris - mate the denim is nothing special, just blue acrylic then a drybrush of lighter blue. Followed by a dark Mig Wash with the excess wiped off with cotton wool. Finally another dry brushing of even lighter blue paint!

Blimey Ray! I think I've done we'll if I get a couple of layers of paint on without smudging it all! But your in a different universe to me! 'The denim is nothing special'!!!!! Lol! How far you have come! But not satisfied with a decent paint job, you just drill out other figures armour, them fit them onto a totally different figure, like you just changed your Action Mans outfit!!! Then  do any necessary sculpting work! Then you do another kick ass paint job on it and hey presto a totally new figure is born! Strooth! Take a moment to think back to when you first did a simple head swap! You have come a very very very long way since then!
Actually thinking about it many of you chaps have done a similar amazing journey! It's mind boggling! These figures are small and fiddley to work on! This site isn't about playing with toys it's about creating real works of art! Because not only are you creating the figures, but then vehicles ( love your mustang , can't wait to see that painted up!;) ) and whole dioramas and then learning how to add lighting & other effects & not to mention the incredible photography & PC effects etc etc etc! This site and you people blow my mind!!!!
Sorry! I think I went off on one there! Lol! :)
Title: Re: WB's Aliens : Colonial Marines V2.0
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 09, 2013, 04:26:48 AM
Haha thanks Adam! :D I have learnt so much from the folks on here - but still have a long, long way to go!

This place is like a Jedi Academy of Customising!! Talking of improving your skills my next project is almost a go...One of my first ever runs of figures were my Aliens : Colonial Marines here's a group shot of the team...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/AliensMarines.jpg)

Now in the light of the great work by my buddies Darth Optimus and ShamanLogRay I've decided to revisit these guys and try and update them. I want to do this in time for my anniversary in September so I can hopefully give Vicky a large dio for her study! This dio will include a 1:18 APC and a few figures...

The 13 figures that I'm working on will be a mixture of Colonial Marines, an AI Mech, Colonial Special Forces and two Dropship crew - all based on our RPG/Fanfic characters. Vicky writes some amazing Colonial Marines stuff, but it is very R-Rated so I've never got round to posting it on The Yards!!

To aid my upgraded figures I've been secretly stockpiling parts from the Hot Toys snap kits, Maurauder inc, GI Joe and some custom resin parts from our own Clonehead! Below is the Drake snap kit that I scored on the Bay - chopping this up will hurt but the end result will be worth it!!!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/CFBC2F1B-4C2B-4B2E-B80F-98F96A52CE23-1359-0000012BC25C6228_zpsa7d8d918.jpg)

Anyway folks stay tuned for more...

WB Out!!
Title: Re: WB's Aliens : Colonial Marines V2.0
Post by: Tamer on April 09, 2013, 04:43:51 AM
Awesome, my comments are on the front page.
Title: Re: WB's Aliens : Colonial Marines V2.0
Post by: Darth Optimus on April 09, 2013, 05:39:18 AM
WB, a few notes:

1. The super-arty RC turned out really well. He needs the rest of his vod, then some Geos to sguash.
2. I too have been "rescuing" POTF2 heads. I've also used a couple of true vintgae alien head scpts.
3.  Dude, I cannot wait to see the USCM 2.0 team!  Great minds think alike...I am doing another squad also. Less "movie accurate", more artistic license. I also wanna do a few of the Weyland/Yutani commandos seen at the end of "Alien 3".
4. Keep up the good work!  Each post is more badass than the last!
Title: Re: WB's Aliens : Colonial Marines V2.0
Post by: ShamanLogRay on April 09, 2013, 05:56:17 AM
I can't wait to see the finished results and your APC! I'm sure your lady will love it and I'm sure they will all be far better than my efforts!  ;)
I'm also very interested to see your take on the Aliens theme Darth Optimus! Especially the Alien 3 marines! Which reminds me, have you both seen the other version of Alien3in the the quadrilogy set ?? It's sooooooooo much better than the original!! :)
Title: Re: WB's Aliens : Colonial Marines V2.0
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 09, 2013, 05:58:27 AM
THAT IS SO COOL OF YOU RAY! Your wife is going to be blown away!
Yes, I too enjoy rescuing the older heads.
Title: Re: WB's Aliens : Colonial Marines V2.0
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 09, 2013, 06:01:27 AM
Got to agree with you there mate - the Alien 3 'work print' is FAR superior to the theatrical version.

Talking of A3 have you cheek out the William Gibson version? The script has recently surfaced...


http://home.online.no/~bhundlan/scripts/alien3/gibson.htm


Regards,

Ray
Title: Re: WB's Aliens : Colonial Marines V2.0
Post by: ShamanLogRay on April 09, 2013, 06:15:24 AM
Thanks Ray, Ive saved that and will giving it a read soon! :)
Title: Re: WB's Aliens : Colonial Marines V2.0
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 09, 2013, 07:10:32 AM
SLR, those Marines are just wonderful. The detailing looks especially well thought-out as everything looks just as it should. I especially like the handheld tracker.

Squads are always a favourite of mine and I think you've done an amazing job.
Title: Re: WB's Aliens : Colonial Marines V2.0
Post by: ShamanLogRay on April 09, 2013, 09:56:13 AM
Er.....thanks HangarBay 94, but this is Wookie Balls thread!!! If you want to see my CMC's you will have to look in my thread! Lol! But these ones by Ray are much better! There are a few people doing the Aliens theme at the mo, perhaps it needs its own section! Lol! ;)
Title: Re: WB's Aliens : Colonial Marines V2.0
Post by: BlackThorne on April 09, 2013, 06:35:43 PM
Those Marines are awesome! Do you have more pics of the big robot?
Title: Re: WB's Aliens : Colonial Marines V2.0
Post by: hangarbay94 on April 10, 2013, 02:02:51 AM
Er.....thanks HangarBay 94, but this is Wookie Balls thread!!! If you want to see my CMC's you will have to look in my thread! Lol! But these ones by Ray are much better! There are a few people doing the Aliens theme at the mo, perhaps it needs its own section! Lol! ;)

Oops! I'm viewing this thread on a smartphone somewhere in Thailand so apologies to Wookie Balls! Suffice it to say my comments still apply but to the correct customiser.
Title: Re: WB's Aliens : Colonial Marines V2.0
Post by: TakeshiInhaba on April 10, 2013, 04:13:06 PM
Awesome figures! What kind of vests did you use for the standard marines? I have 2 of them but i cant remember to which figures they belonged.
Title: Re: WB's Aliens : Colonial Marines V2.0
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 11, 2013, 04:14:01 AM
Lol @ Jules - no worries mate, SLRs marines are awesome!

@ TakeshiInhaba the armour vest used for my 1.0 Marines is a mixture of Marauders SWAT vests and SW resin parts by our very own Clonehead. The Marauder vests are great and VERY easy to work with! They also make pulse rifles, flamers and the helmet mics on my figures!

@ BlackThorne - As requested here are a few more pictures of "Hound" my Weyland Yutani AI soldier and his handler AJ the team Comtech

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Hound.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/AJampHound.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6e16222b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/bf0c365a.jpg)

Actually Hound is the only one of my Aliens figures who will not being getting reworked during my 2.0 patch, all of my other marines are getting complete rebuilds!

Thanks as ever for stopping by

Ray
Title: Re: WB's Aliens : Colonial Marines V2.0
Post by: wraithnine on April 11, 2013, 04:28:36 AM
"Game over man!" "Game Over!!"  mate everything looks awesome ,i remember going to the Aliens experience (which was fantastic and terrifying at the same time) and your marines are up there with the costumed guys !.
Title: Re: WB's Aliens : Colonial Marines V2.0
Post by: ShamanLogRay on April 11, 2013, 10:05:11 AM
When I was growing up I lived in the same small Cornish town as Terry English who made the CMC'S armour as well as armour for various other films of the era such as Excalibur and I was lucky enough to wear Hicks armour at one point ! Pity I don't have the photos anymore! :(
A few years later he opened a Meadery in town and it was decorated with various film props including one of the Alien suits! :)
Title: Re: WB's Aliens : Colonial Marines V2.0
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 12, 2013, 11:06:31 AM
Very cool Ray!
Title: Re: New WIP "Arrow"
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 14, 2013, 04:48:22 AM
Adam that's awesome! I'm currently working on 1:1 Aliens Pulse Rifles for Vicky and I!

Here's my next WIP - Arrow...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/DCDA9EF0-4738-4019-BC5D-992CAEB26973-2800-0000047CF1D03B36_zps19f96a7b.jpg)

He's made from a Blanx Alpha and leftover bits of fodder. I don't know too much about the actual comic book character, so I'm mainly taking my cues from the TV show, but making the costume a little more extravagant!

Once the milliput cures I can paint him up!
Title: Re: New WIP "Arrow"
Post by: Tamer on April 14, 2013, 04:57:24 AM
Looks good Ray. Back to the front page.

Sounds interesting on those rifles too.
Title: Re: New WIP "Arrow"
Post by: Sector_15 on April 14, 2013, 07:17:30 AM
Hound is awesome. I must have seen it somewhere before because I've totally ripped off the idea for Megatron. I hate the program Arrow (apart from when he's on the island) this figure is pretty cool though. Great work.
Title: Re: New WIP "Arrow"
Post by: JediMerc on April 14, 2013, 02:56:36 PM
Haven't caught the Arrow show yet, but the character's always been an appealing one.  I like he start...interested in seeing where you go with him, esp. paint-wise.
Title: Re: Colonial Marine Smartgunner v2.0 WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 18, 2013, 11:21:13 AM
Hey y'all

Been busy due to work.

Here's my Arrow WIP built and base coated

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/A0A4A523-3D3A-4F78-B68B-4F5B3C3FFA47-6787-0000098FC5AA1097_zps1eecec01.jpg)

And here is a build WIP of Mack my Smartgunner (version 2.0) he is built from a Hot Toys Drake, Striker Leatherhead and a retaliation Roadblock. Fine details to be added include the shoulder lamp, pistol, Smartgun arm, hand welder and a knife...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B9B7777E-B0B7-439F-915C-DAB64441A828-6787-0000098FF7E5C279_zps208c2ee2.jpg)

This guy is huge (as he is in our RPG/fanfic)

More to follow when I get some Tamiya sprays!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Colonial Marine Smartgunner v2.0 WIP
Post by: ShamanLogRay on April 18, 2013, 01:01:30 PM
I don't know who Arrow is? But the base figure looked a bit toy ish, but now it looks 200% better! That coat of paint did wonders! As for your Mack character he looks like he arm wrestles Aliens for fun! Lol! :)
Title: Re: Colonial Marine Smartgunner v2.0 WIP
Post by: Clonehead on April 18, 2013, 05:13:52 PM
Nice work on those. That smart gunner is awesome!
Title: Re: Colonial Marine Smartgunner v2.0 WIP
Post by: Tamer on April 19, 2013, 03:02:03 AM
I like em both, but had to use that Smart Gunner for the front page update.

I would love to see a movie with some Colonial Marines squaring off against a bunch of Xenos and then see some Preds drop in for the party.
Title: Re: Colonial Marine Smartgunner v2.0 WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 19, 2013, 10:20:28 AM
Thanks for the FP Shawn!

Can't wait to paint Mack up - the paints should be here sometime next week...

In the meanwhile here's yet another work in progress, Han Solo in New Republic Jump Armour

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3E69D42D-A200-4695-8E11-4C3CABCF7A12-7726-00000AD3DB6C5F2E_zpsa12ea182.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/C0BC24A8-C8FC-478B-B224-4EC72C9DF046-7726-00000AD3C27D372F_zpse4766f64.jpg)

I need a couple of those Pursuit Of Cobra land mines to finish him off :(
Title: Re: Colonial Marine Smartgunner v2.0 WIP
Post by: Tamer on April 20, 2013, 04:49:20 AM
Wow, that Han looks good too. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: Colonial Marine Smartgunner v2.0 WIP
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on April 20, 2013, 05:15:37 AM
Fantastic !!! Fom the smart gunner to this Han Solo !!! IF i remember didnt you do one like this using a luke skywalker !! i would like to see the two side by side. All the best   Art
Title: Re: Colonial Marine Smartgunner v2.0 WIP
Post by: ShamanLogRay on April 20, 2013, 12:10:56 PM
Han looks great! Am I right in thinking that's an Iron Man base figure?
Title: Re: Colonial Marine Smartgunner v2.0 WIP
Post by: benjani_1976 on April 21, 2013, 05:38:55 AM
Han Solo war machine....great paint job on him,that would've been a great EP7 entry.
Used those legs for a cyborg Malgus once,stable and nice movement.
Title: Re: Han Solo in New Republic Jump Armour
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 21, 2013, 06:12:15 AM
Hey Art, thanks mate :) yep I did do a Luke in this style and I'm planning on one day doing a Chewie too! When  I've finished Han I'll snap a pair of the two competed figures!

Adam and Ben - yep that is an Iron Man 2 War Machine as the base figure. I still need to highlight him and add his jump pack then he'll be finished :)

Title: Re: Han Solo in New Republic Jump Armour
Post by: Mungo Baobab on April 21, 2013, 03:14:06 PM
I like the Han. Excellent work!
Title: Re: Han Solo in New Republic Jump Armour
Post by: RebelScum1138 on April 21, 2013, 05:30:19 PM
 Arrow is an awesome show and u did a fantastic job on him! Also I dig Han in the suit!
Title: Re: Han Solo in New Republic Jump Armour
Post by: The Willoughbian on April 22, 2013, 08:13:05 AM
Great figure. The weathering is very nice.

Did you just use a patch of sunlight on a table to light the pic?
Title: Re: Han Solo in New Republic Jump Armour
Post by: Sector_15 on April 22, 2013, 09:05:02 AM
Awesome mate. I love the Han Solo in jump armour. What sort of helmet is he going to have?
Title: Re: Han Solo in New Republic Jump Armour
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 22, 2013, 12:59:41 PM
@ Will - I basically use a desktop lamp, a pine bedside dresser and a jade coloured wall to take my shots! All pictures are taken on a standard iPhone 4S - which I then use to upload to photo bucket :-)

@ Chris - I think I'll leave the helmet off for these jump armour characters because I've cheated and done virtually nothing to mod the base War Machine figure!!!
Title: Re: Han Solo in New Republic Jump Armour
Post by: BlackThorne on April 22, 2013, 01:21:47 PM
Great figures my friend, that mech will inspire a future project very soon. = )
Title: Re: New WIP Mara Jade Skywalker NJO
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 24, 2013, 03:37:01 AM
Haha awesome Blackthorne - I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Here's another WIP from me, Mara Jade Skywalker

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/FD0C336A-E819-4CB0-9EC1-ED8CFB3A7F2E-367-000000C2F922D3FE_zps067cec56.jpg)

I'm also finally on Facebook as "Wookieballs Customs" a few of you Yarders have already dropped by - anyone who hasn't yet, feel free to say hi!!

Best wishes,

Ray
Title: Re: New WIP Mara Jade Skywalker NJO
Post by: Tamer on April 24, 2013, 04:52:53 AM
Fantastic. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: New WIP Mara Jade Skywalker NJO
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on April 24, 2013, 05:00:54 AM
 Ray you are on fire!!! this is actually one of the better mara jades i have seen keep em coming !!!
Title: Re: New WIP Mara Jade Skywalker NJO
Post by: Clonehead on April 24, 2013, 06:00:39 AM
She looks great to me, Ray.
Title: Re: New WIP Mara Jade Skywalker NJO
Post by: dr0d26 on April 24, 2013, 07:32:22 AM
Great looking piece!!! I like the skirt look that she is sporting
Title: Re: New WIP Mara Jade Skywalker NJO
Post by: DarthDrew on April 24, 2013, 08:23:03 AM
Nice work man, the parts combo looks really nice so far!
Title: Re: New WIP Mara Jade Skywalker NJO
Post by: Sector_15 on April 24, 2013, 09:48:30 AM
You're a machine my friend. Mara is looking good. Just popped onto the Facebook page as well.
Title: Re: The Colonial Marines v2.0 are coming teaser image!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 26, 2013, 02:45:24 AM
Hey guys thanks for the Mara feedback!!

Here's something I've been waiting to crack on with for a while now! I've just heard from Paul at Raginspoon that my order is ready to ship!

This is a test fitting of parts - more to come (lots more)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/F6939CA9-1639-4742-A081-C83D152756AD-240-00000013AB36C5BF_zpsf0f2d070.jpg)
Title: Re: The Colonial Marines v2.0 are coming teaser image!
Post by: Clonehead on April 26, 2013, 02:47:01 AM
he looks geared up and ready for action.
Title: Re: The Colonial Marines v2.0 are coming teaser image!
Post by: benjani_1976 on April 26, 2013, 03:07:11 AM
Nice work on mara,big improvement compared to what's available out there.
Can't wait to see these pics of the marines team of ultimate bad asses,they got nukes,they got knives,they got sharp stick??? ;D
Title: Re: The Colonial Marines v2.0 are coming teaser image!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on April 26, 2013, 03:39:10 AM
The new CMC'S are going to look great with that equipment! :)
Title: Re: The Colonial Marines v2.0 are coming teaser image!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 26, 2013, 04:12:45 AM
I can't wait for the order to arrive! I should end up with...

2 Dropship crew
1 Smartgunner
5 x Marines
5 x Colonial Special Forces!
1 x APC
2 x Xenos

Woohoo - this will be my most costly project ever - easily over $350 USD for the parts alone!
Title: Re: The Colonial Marines v2.0 are coming teaser image!
Post by: Clonehead on April 26, 2013, 06:47:03 AM
Yikes! that would be like me customizing 3 sideshow clones.
Title: Re: The Colonial Marines v2.0 are coming teaser image!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 26, 2013, 06:50:09 AM
It does include a GI Joe Rhino to convert into an APC!

But as this will eventually by for my good lady wife it'll be worth it! :D
Title: Re: The Colonial Marines v2.0 are coming teaser image!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on April 26, 2013, 09:07:39 AM
Bugger me! That's love for you! :) the cost will be nothing next to the work put in! Love joining over a shared love! Ah! :)
Personally I'm glad I'm single! The most I've spent on a custom was about £50! Lol! ;) I
 Guessing that's the new Rhino not the old one? Looks a very good base! Wish I'd known about it!
Title: Re: The Colonial Marines v2.0 are coming teaser image!
Post by: Tamer on April 26, 2013, 09:58:48 AM
Nice, that is gonna be one great custom figure. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: The Colonial Marines v2.0 are coming teaser image!
Post by: Sector_15 on April 26, 2013, 02:09:35 PM
Mate that's going to look tops. I can't wait to see the finished crew.
Title: Re: NEW Colonial Marines v2.0 first two builds completed!!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 27, 2013, 08:39:11 AM
Well to celebrate the news thy Paul has shipped my massive marine order I've gone ahead and built the first two figures of my v2.0 set...

First up is Mack the Smartgunner. He is built from a Hot Toys Drake and GI Joe Retaliation Roadblock. The head is from the Striker Leatherneck.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1709273A-A473-4917-8ECB-33A0FE015CDE-1458-000001CF418333B1_zps667afe86.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/D79C7722-F343-420C-901B-390BB328AA3D-1458-000001CFB25ABEDB_zps7c59464b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/E5A1FB4F-4050-4FCE-BEA2-329D30A37FD7-1458-000001CFC749DD5E_zps0e5f16c7.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/F60B6E3E-B3ED-4FCA-BA6B-6C111B24DDE9-1458-000001CFD8D7A645_zps4e6971bc.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/03049AD0-DBFC-433C-8477-70DA10834AE5-1458-000001CFED3C4540_zps52587367.jpg)

Mack is meant to be a massive guy - mean and angry. It was a surprisingly easy build with the hot toys torso being easy to drill into. He still needs his paintwork finishing tho...
Title: Re: NEW Colonial Marines v2.0 first two builds completed!!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 27, 2013, 08:49:04 AM
And here is AJ the team Comtech and handler of the AI Mech 'Hound.' This is the character played by my wife Vicky...

AJ is built from a Duke figure, Tripwire lower legs, marauder beret and headset. The head is from an A-Wing pilot and the head cam is one of Clonehead's Rex pistols. The rest of the armour and accessories are by RaginSpoon and are cast from one of Hot Toys Colonial Marines! Awesome stuff!!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/D89E8DAA-4026-4BBD-AC8E-CBCE4795A2D0-1458-000001CFFE585498_zpse2c8dbf1.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/10A499F3-9805-4545-9CE5-A04946B6CAC6-1458-000001D00695CCDC_zps1c5167c1.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/D03A9299-8E0A-4CF8-9431-06B158285A64-1458-000001D00EEED7E1_zpsc98b947b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B449E2B9-F2A3-4B5C-AC75-7F7323EF3533-1458-000001D01767E784_zps6ab9f70c.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/D949E568-C563-4A56-9A34-3BEF0AA448A3-1458-000001D01E80BAFD_zps0e3ed5a0.jpg)

AJ is the youngest and smallest of my Aliens characters. A surfer kid born on an aquatic colony.

My main characters are in the USCSF - hence they will be wearing green berets and Tiger-stripes rather than the standard USCMC 'frog and leaf' pattern - although rest assured I will be doing some normal grunts too!

One final pic of the pair together!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/75F03EF4-4435-40FD-A5E1-917F9C2F77F4-1458-000001D025F142DC_zps971971af.jpg)

I'm am utterly stoked at how these guys have turned out - I can't wait to paint them up tomorrow, and to complete the other 11 figures in this project :D

WB Out!!
Title: Re: NEW Colonial Marines v2.0 first two builds completed!!!
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on April 27, 2013, 12:36:16 PM
the marines are totally badass ^^ , it´s time to go for a bug hunt- great work Ray
Title: Re: NEW Colonial Marines v2.0 first two builds completed!!!
Post by: Tamer on April 27, 2013, 12:58:09 PM
Looks great. On the front page.
Title: Re: NEW Colonial Marines v2.0 first two builds completed!!!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on April 27, 2013, 02:37:32 PM
''Lets Rock!!''

They are looking amazing already! A bit of paint and they will no doubt blow my mind! :)
Title: Re: NEW Colonial Marines v2.0 first two builds completed!!!
Post by: The Willoughbian on April 27, 2013, 03:01:58 PM
They are spot on. I really dig the smart gunner.
Title: Re: NEW Colonial Marines v2.0 first two builds completed!!!
Post by: benjani_1976 on April 27, 2013, 03:27:10 PM
These are so cool,armour detail spot on.......plasma rifle is awesome,head gear and well.......everything,gonna look bad ass with a lock of paint.

Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Special Forces Comtech completed!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 28, 2013, 04:34:41 AM
Hey guys here is the completed United States Colonial Special Forces Comtech "AJ" and his AI Trooper,"Hound."

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4CD37013-86D7-44ED-8DFF-6589A62C43B4-2016-0000021E3D2D2123_zps7d63710b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5314B4A5-C402-47C2-8203-F0E3AB60C2DF-2016-0000021E538A878D_zps0a331eaa.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/AEBEF479-F46A-4BA6-92FD-8A1D167BD28D-2016-0000021E694690DB_zps65ee59f0.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/32DDBDC7-2D79-4D8D-ADF2-E3C539943343-2016-0000021E7A267508_zpsf170e320.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0E7A7182-0096-45FE-85BD-51B11CAF12F4-2016-0000021E89ADFBD9_zps63fe80c4.jpg)

Thanks for stopping by...

Ray
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Special Forces Comtech completed!
Post by: Tamer on April 28, 2013, 04:44:40 AM
Wow, I thought AJ looked done before. I was sure wrong. Time to go back to the front page.
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Special Forces Comtech completed!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on April 28, 2013, 05:52:42 AM
Holy cow !!! Man this is awesome . I cant wait to see whats next !!!  Art
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Special Forces Comtech completed!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on April 28, 2013, 06:39:28 AM
Yep! Mind blown! Lol! AJ looking great in his new camo! These CMC'S are going to look amazing when all done and on parade together! Their new armour is incredible! The old armour was damn good & I should know as you were so kind to donate it to me, but this new kit truly rocks! Looking forward to seeing more real soon! :)
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Special Forces Comtech completed!
Post by: Mando Assasin on April 28, 2013, 02:21:54 PM
Nice! Did you play the new game?
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Special Forces Comtech completed!
Post by: Bubba Fett on April 28, 2013, 04:08:54 PM
Ray, I love that AJ fig. Excellent work!
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Special Forces Smartgunner
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 04, 2013, 04:04:27 AM
Thanks guys  ;D

Here's Mack 2.0 completed! This guy is built like a brick outhouse!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/470A4436-F89A-4D4C-90E4-931F379C635C-644-000000E683A6F96E_zps5fdb3758.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/CB8563F0-9C83-4B2D-898D-9FB61B287E3B-644-000000E66E7D6898_zps9fea7256.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/70DE2512-B7B0-461E-BFF4-9287CFC6AF53-644-000000E694D73864_zpsd23bece0.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2FBA32E2-D156-4CBA-BE6D-9634DC2629B7-644-000000E6A3002D72_zpsa026224a.jpg)

And here are my first three completed 2.0 Aliens figures

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0D28A10A-1710-46A4-AB5E-B015B6377FCA-644-000000E6B8DF4E34_zpsd623b95f.jpg)

"Wiley" my team Demo Expert will be up next!
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Special Forces Smartgunner
Post by: ShamanLogRay on May 04, 2013, 04:25:05 AM
Very cool! He looks like he eats Xenos for breakfast! They are going to look amazing when all done! Any chance you can add before pics so we can see the full transformation? :)
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Special Forces Smartgunner & Dropship Pilot
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 04, 2013, 10:03:05 AM
Haha thanks again Adam! There are pics of all the 1.0 marines earlier in the thread if you want to see them :D

This guy is soooo almost complete - the helmet is just a stand in until the proper one arrives from Raginspoon!

This is "Ace" the ginger top gun Dropship pilot for the team

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8C735E2B-FCFF-4561-8330-723DBEE9C57A-1179-00000126B02728E6_zps815cdd71.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B3617D6F-44A7-4E85-8C29-76889F82BC18-1179-000001269A892A22_zpsc797212b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4384BEC0-ED18-4806-BA6E-0676965F5DDE-1179-0000012682737D6B_zpseba894ae.jpg)

Ace is arrogant and cocky, but a gifted pilot. Along with "Cloud" his Co-Pilot he is responsible from dropping off and picking up the SF Team - more often than not from a hot LZ!
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Special Forces Smartgunner & Dropship Pilot
Post by: ShamanLogRay on May 04, 2013, 10:58:13 AM
Damn these guys are cool! :)
Found their 'older' incarnations  (pages 6 - 11 if anyone else wants to look!) they still look damn good too! ;)
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Special Forces Smartgunner & Dropship Pilot
Post by: Tamer on May 04, 2013, 11:39:47 AM
Looks good. Nice dropship pilot too. Back on the front page. Makes me wish there was another movie.
Title: Re: Aliens Colonial Special Forces Smartgunner & Dropship Pilot
Post by: The Willoughbian on May 05, 2013, 05:54:46 AM
Beautiful.
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 10, 2013, 08:54:22 AM
Thanks guys :D

Had a whole day of customising today - lots to post in the coming days...

Meanwhile here is "Cloud" the other pilot in my Dropship crew...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/859902D0-7CDD-43F6-A15B-E60BF807D100-597-000000F1CD88C840_zps7d711e98.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/CF416188-7568-4E02-9FB1-07C0F44EC5D2-597-000000F1E6CF095D_zps4a4539d6.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8CC9C491-29BC-496C-86D3-B2E84CAEB813-597-000000F212BFB2AF_zps1c3de1c0.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B93B5FBA-15EB-4092-B63C-6E8D2BA8FDA3-597-000000F23C6F22E3_zpsf34d5c09.jpg)
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on May 10, 2013, 09:11:59 AM
'We're on an express elevator to hell.......going down!'
'We're in a pipe...5 x 5'
'rough air ahead, we're in for some chop'
'Where's the damn beacon? ......Oh I see it.......coming round for a two zero niner'

Sad thing is thats off the top of my head! LOL!

Great work once again! :)
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: benjani_1976 on May 10, 2013, 01:37:45 PM
These are great,I want some now.........especially mack,really like the camo pattern on his combats,looks the ultimate bad ass.

Cracking job on the lot so far,bring on the new pics
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: JediMerc on May 10, 2013, 03:35:07 PM
Your recent trek down 1980's awesomeness inspired me to pull out the first 3 Alien films and pop them in the BluRay this week. 

I love bothy the pilots: Ace and Cloud are spot-on representations of the Colonial Marines drops ship pilots!  Mack looks great---still makes me think of Jesse Ventura's character in Predator.  ;)

Great set you have been developing here!
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: Tamer on May 10, 2013, 04:07:27 PM
Saw your awesome shelf on facebook today. Just awesome. Expect to see these updates on our front page soon.
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 11, 2013, 02:18:14 AM
Hey guys! I think I nearly OD'd on spray paint yesterday!! Thanks for the super kind feedback - it's always great to hear from your buddies!

Tamer is this the pic you were referring to?

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B17038EA-2C4C-452F-AB30-4FAD8D6895B6-1364-000001C617656078_zps1ebc6cbd.jpg)

Most of these guys are 90% complete after a massive batch painting session yesterday. They mainly need some fine detailing, ammo pouches and shoulder lamps added to them - then the SF side of my Aliens project will be complete, just five regular Colonial Marines to finish off!
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: Tamer on May 11, 2013, 06:08:56 AM
Oh yes, thats the one. Time to go back to the front page.
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on May 11, 2013, 06:11:50 AM
looks amanzing love "Cloud" greta figure my friend
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on May 11, 2013, 06:22:47 AM
Once  again Ray  you have left me speechless ....Excellent work !!  cant wait to see the rest of this awesome project
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 11, 2013, 06:31:55 AM
Ray your work on these Alien figures is fantastic! Love seeing them all together and your pictures look great! Such an awesome group!
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on May 11, 2013, 07:55:36 AM
"These Colonial Marines are very tough hombres. They're packing state of the art firepower, there's nothing they can't handle!";)
 Excellent craftsmanship! Looking forward to seeing them all finished! :)
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: benjani_1976 on May 11, 2013, 08:03:21 AM
Nice group shot,coming along a dream.........very professional ;)
Had to add that with Bodie and Doyle in the frame,you don't drive a silver ford Capri 3.0S by any chance? Lol.....legends

Ray is the ultimate bad ass. Don't worry.....ray and his team of ultimate bad asses will protect you
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 11, 2013, 11:16:40 AM
Hey guys thanks a bunch  ;D

Vicky is really happy with how her squad are coming along...Hopefully from Monday to Thursday I'll have four more SF troopers finished up and photographed. Then the painting for the five other grunts will begin. I think that I've bought every Tripwire figure in the Western Hemisphere to provide the lower legs for these guys!!

Still I've got LOADS of fodder as a byproduct from these builds - I'll have to get that posted up for trading...

Monday's figure will be Wiley, the USCSF Demo technician :)
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 11, 2013, 11:21:59 AM
Oh and Benjani I didn't have a Capri, but my mate who joined my first unit with me had a classic silver 3.0S and we spent a summer cruising round Camden with the windows down, wearing our aviators and listening to classic rock - we were total chick magnets!
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: benjani_1976 on May 11, 2013, 11:45:51 AM
Oh and Benjani I didn't have a Capri, but my mate who joined my first unit with me had a classic silver 3.0S and we spent a summer cruising round Camden with the windows down, wearing our aviators and listening to classic rock - we were total chick magnets!

Plenty of sideways action in one of those,I remember as an apprentice watching a rolling road test on a 3.0s........weber twin 40's,fast road cam,K&N,full stainless pipes,the absolute works.

Ahh the good old days when the fords were fast and the women even faster ;D
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on May 11, 2013, 03:17:46 PM
Tell me about it!... Ive had 6 Capris! LOL! ;)
They go for a fortune nowadays, I thought about getting another one recently, but the memories are better than the reality! LOL!
So I think I'll stick with my Jag XJ8! :)

Oh, I finally got round to recycling some of your old USCMC fodder today Ray! I will post some pics tomorrow! :)
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: Clonehead on May 11, 2013, 06:13:17 PM
Dude, that group is outstanding. The craftsmanship shows off your passion for the movie in fine form.

Seems like there is another line of figures here that was neglected by the manufactures.
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: Tamer on May 12, 2013, 04:38:23 AM
Had to get Cloud on the front page.
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 12, 2013, 08:11:54 AM
Art, Clint, Adam, Shawn - thanks guys so very much, I'm always bashful when facing the kind feedback of fellow customisers. The positive atmosphere on the Yards is the reason that I've kept up this hobby and really push to try and keep up with all the folk on here!

I was pretty much a beginner when I first posted on here and I still have plenty to learn before I hang up my brushes - but you guys all make the effort so much more fun and rewarding!

Thanks again,

Ray
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on May 12, 2013, 09:42:40 AM
Hey! I still am a beginner Ray! Especially with figures! :)
You are a loooooong way down the road from me talent wise...actually, thjinking about it,  lots of you are! :(
 Im just going to have to try harder! LOL! ;)
Title: Re: New! More Aliens Custom figures....!
Post by: BlackThorne on May 12, 2013, 10:11:16 AM
This team kick-ass.  0/
Title: Re: 05/12/13 Aliens SF Demo Technician "Wiley" NEW!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 12, 2013, 10:41:36 AM
Hey Blackthorne, good to see you buddy and thanks! :D

Okay I've finished the SF Team and here is the next figure from my USCSF team. This is 'Wiley' the team demo tech and all round ladies man.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/08ED281A-E9A7-4ED3-BC4A-343759A4139C-3407-000003A46DE51221_zps8511e92f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2AD5161F-C5EB-47FA-9EE0-D11E3DDEA6E0-3407-000003A48B33A50D_zps84c6acde.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0371378F-735B-4C06-8947-4DDFF3A683A0-3407-000003A49CA94B20_zpse1dad03e.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2B06FC05-2DA8-4F84-8446-701310DA3EAA-3407-000003A4AEC1723B_zpsd49b0ae2.jpg)

Wiley is AJ's partner in crime and in the RPG is played by my good chum Gaz! Thanks for stopping by & 'Snoop' the next figure will be posted tomorrow!!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: 05/12/13 Aliens SF Demo Technician "Wiley" NEW!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on May 12, 2013, 11:49:31 AM
"Wiley, Run a bypass!"
Another USCMC Bad Ass! Great work! Next please!
Title: Re: 05/13/13 Aliens SF Sniper & Demo Technician
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 13, 2013, 12:23:53 AM
Well we had Wiley on the previous page and here is 'Snoop' the SF Team's quiet Texan sniper...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B9B49FA2-2EC1-4C66-8602-9FD9084F04DB-3797-00000484AA3F3865_zpsaf462354.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/F9E2DC04-D5A9-4CE2-B0D8-82150A2E4D84-3797-00000484DCA58F19_zps047e0efa.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/62418E9F-D5EA-42A3-A0A2-80DF15C6F36A-3797-00000484F8506C2B_zpsc5099e52.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/A77BBC95-A044-4538-9CFB-E2D5EE85EEC9-3797-0000048512A9D310_zpsc3801e0d.jpg)

Only two more to go from this set - you'll be glad to hear!!!!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: 05/13/13 Aliens SF Sniper & Demo Technician
Post by: ShamanLogRay on May 13, 2013, 02:59:33 AM
Very cool! Keep them coming! :)
Title: Re: 05/13/13 Aliens SF Sniper & Demo Technician
Post by: Tamer on May 13, 2013, 02:59:42 AM
Nice I will start with Wiley and move onto Snoop next. More comments on the front page.
Title: Re: 05/13/13 Aliens SF Sniper & Demo Technician
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 13, 2013, 05:19:10 AM
Awesome work on these last 2 members of the group! What an amazing team you are assembling!
Title: Re: 05/13/13 Aliens SF Sniper & Demo Technician
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on May 13, 2013, 06:33:13 AM
love the update !!! I really hope you continue the aliens expanded universe project !!
Title: Re: NEW! Aliens SF Master Sgt, Sniper and Demo Technician
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 13, 2013, 02:21:47 PM
Lol LE, Adam and Art - surely you guys must be getting tired of these by now?

This is Master Sgt Cain Rivers, a grizzled older warrior and leader of the United States Colonial Special Forces Team based out of Dagger Space Station. Rivers is an inspiring leader and soon becomes a father figure to the younger troopers on his team.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/D34B572B-1F96-4250-8DF1-74BAA5958510-127-00000000DCA503F7_zpsefb1a03c.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3CB717A8-2D08-41A1-AF0B-EA55DC72C709-127-00000000FD98C6B9_zps239be841.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B9621D43-59A0-4C95-8130-5CD099C0883B-127-000000011F583669_zpsc5c58b09.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6A466283-B332-4D7F-8121-D4DA59FCD368-127-0000000141B807BA_zps5e0b66bb.jpg)

Custom parts are as usual by Raginspoon, Marauder Gun Runners and our very own Clonehead! Only one more to go in this set folks (you'll be glad to hear!) and that is "Amiga" the team's female 2IC...

Thanks for sticking with me!

WB Out!!

Title: Re: NEW! Aliens SF Master Sgt, Sniper and Demo Technician
Post by: ShamanLogRay on May 13, 2013, 04:55:08 PM
Nope! Not bored yet! Lol! Keep those cool bad asses coming! :)
Even if you are overshadowing my new ones! Lol! ;)
Title: Re: NEW! Aliens SF Master Sgt, Sniper and Demo Technician
Post by: Clonehead on May 13, 2013, 05:23:39 PM
Heck no, Don't stop now, I enjoy this head spinning feeling you have given me. After the Hasbro reps read through their misses in the contest thread they can check this out and feel that much worse about their design team.
Title: Re: NEW! Aliens SF Master Sgt, Sniper and Demo Technician
Post by: nickeltcd on May 13, 2013, 07:07:09 PM
Now: those are some Bad A## Colonial Marines. I love Mack, he is to die for. These are what figures should be. Just excellent work. You  are the creative masterpiece!!!
I love the camo scheme you used on the fatigues and the great OD for the armor.
Title: Re: NEW! Aliens SF Master Sgt, Sniper and Demo Technician
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 14, 2013, 09:33:17 AM
Thanks guys - glad some of you aren't bored to tears yet!

However others may be please to know that this is my final Aliens figure (for a few days at least!)

This is 'Amiga' the SF Team's 2IC, she is driven, career minded and more often than not - responsible for AJ & Wiley receiving extra PT or a night in the brig!

 (http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/653B58AE-990D-4BFF-A93E-501E898D52C0-1261-000001236BA56FF8_zpsf38a388e.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/D5BAEF67-07A3-49B1-8058-55763C518408-1261-000001237F7EB1AD_zps12578e3b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1619775D-E429-4630-AC6A-E1FD92C536AD-1261-0000012390C0A049_zps4c4b555c.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/31999C56-8B68-462B-BF3E-C7D4B61554DB-1261-00000123A13F5C58_zpsdf800186.jpg)

Wow having completed this part of my Aliens project feels great! I have five standard Colonial Marines to complete but need a break from them at the moment!
Title: Re: It's Ladies Night in the Wookie-Balls thread!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 14, 2013, 09:50:05 AM
Here's a couple of group shots...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/D5E618C3-66B7-4B0D-8BC0-8C1FB9315BD0-1307-00000129DC64E89A_zps44344987.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4A5199FE-E1DF-45EA-8C22-B885B0442E67-1307-00000129FD0C1D35_zps9706dd3d.jpg)

My next custom will be taking us back to Star Wars!
Title: Re: It's Ladies Night in the Wookie-Balls thread!!
Post by: wraithnine on May 14, 2013, 09:50:51 AM
mate i am loving the Aliens trip your on !  awesome work!
Title: Re: It's Ladies Night in the Wookie-Balls thread!!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on May 14, 2013, 10:09:51 AM
Wahoo! There they are! Mind blown! Total awesomeness!!!! :)
Title: Re: It's Ladies Night in the Wookie-Balls thread!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 14, 2013, 10:54:41 AM
 ;D thanks Jay and Adam!

Ok after Amiga and the group shot on the last page I figure it was time to head back to the SW universe. I had a rummage in my fodder box and came up with this....

I call her, "Hemblina"

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4FB97259-7463-488D-814C-46A4DE416614-1261-00000123E87B1F78_zpsa597344d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9578475A-EFA2-4AC5-9748-9BF06389EDB2-1261-00000123B3912F38_zpsc521cf16.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0403C643-ABC7-4A18-93E2-6262ED260609-1261-00000123C8FE3AC9_zpsda7a57dc.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/FC5218C0-BE79-45F5-8EFD-36EA709DB09F-1261-00000123DB870769_zpsefd25b91.jpg)
Title: Re: It's Ladies Night in the Wookie-Balls thread!!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on May 14, 2013, 11:06:19 AM
She's pretty cool to! Can't tell if she's had any breast work done or not? :)
Title: Re: It's Ladies Night in the Wookie-Balls thread!!
Post by: lucasclones on May 14, 2013, 11:29:40 AM
I like her! Amiga is a neat figure too bro!
Title: Re: It's Ladies Night in the Wookie-Balls thread!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 14, 2013, 02:12:54 PM
@ Chad - thanks man! Glad you like them - the fem-trooper was quite and easy build!

@ Adam - she's all lady mate, the base figure is a female Stormtrooper!
Title: Re: It's Ladies Night in the Wookie-Balls thread!!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on May 14, 2013, 02:16:14 PM
I thought she was, but the pads etc make it a bit hard to tell! Very Cool! Sandtroopers were always my favourites! :)
Title: Re: It's Ladies Night in the Wookie-Balls thread!!
Post by: Tamer on May 14, 2013, 03:26:56 PM
Ladies night it is! Off to the front page.
Title: Re: It's Ladies Night in the Wookie-Balls thread!!
Post by: Clonehead on May 14, 2013, 07:36:58 PM
Fabulous paint work to that head!
Title: Re: It's Ladies Night in the Wookie-Balls thread!!
Post by: halnarthax87 on May 15, 2013, 04:10:26 AM
Nice job. She must have a hell of a time trying to keep her hair like that under that helmet. Still, looks good. I used that head on an officer body, something imperialistic about it.
Title: Re: It's Ladies Night in the Wookie-Balls thread!!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on May 15, 2013, 06:21:33 AM
 Ray !!! you keep raising the bar here!!! First love the last few aliens figures and group shot  just amazing ... Now on to that beauty of a stormtrooper  Excellent !!! What head did you use i cant place it but i was lookin for a female figure with that kind of hair style for an upcoming figure i want to do .. All the best Art
Title: Re: It's Ladies Night in the Wookie-Balls thread!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 15, 2013, 04:04:48 PM
OH MY! So many great looking figures! Loving that group shot and now this female Stormy! Hemblina...remniscent of Ron Hemble's work.
Title: Re: Action Force HALO Paratrooper 1980's British Army style!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 18, 2013, 11:41:12 AM
Guys thank you all so much for your very kind posts :-)

In the UK before GI Joe we had "Action Force" which (like UK vintage Star Wars toys) were made by Palitoy.

Action Force also used early GI Joe moulds and repaints. The Team was split into several units : SAS, Space Q Force (aquatic) and Z-Force (infantry)

This next custom is "Pathfinder" my take on a Z-Force HALO paratrooper (British Army early 1980's style)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7E567030-2BD5-472E-9588-2A68E4C1B133-2013-0000024575725150_zps2e031548.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/C19F97A5-5D78-4630-8A6D-36C106AD9AD7-2013-000002458FCD25A7_zpsf847ea80.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7F31375F-6ED8-4584-A1A5-EA53EAB14FC4-2013-00000245A7F7044C_zpsaf50d635.jpg)

Urgh painting our DPM Camo was a nightmare, not overly happy with the result...but he will have to do!!

 
Title: Re: Action Force HALO Paratrooper 1980's British Army style!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on May 18, 2013, 12:01:39 PM
Excellent! Camo looks accurate for our troops to me! Better than my several colour splodge pattern! Lol!
Title: Re: Action Force HALO Paratrooper 1980's British Army style!
Post by: Tamer on May 19, 2013, 05:14:51 AM
Wow. Read more comments on the front page.
Title: Re: Action Force HALO Paratrooper 1980's British Army style!
Post by: nickeltcd on May 19, 2013, 09:25:31 AM
again yet another great figure. Hemblina is spot on for the new age of SW. Excellent work.
Title: Re: Action Force HALO Paratrooper 1980's British Army style!
Post by: Ukko on May 20, 2013, 08:30:23 AM
Amazing paint job my friend. I really like the camo effect.  :)
Title: Re: Action Force HALO Paratrooper 1980's British Army style!
Post by: benjani_1976 on May 20, 2013, 03:50:27 PM
Awesome job,think you got the camo spot on there
Title: Re: Action Force HALO Paratrooper 1980's British Army style!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 24, 2013, 05:55:39 AM
Ray, you are cranking out some amazing figures! Love the design and paint work.
Title: Re: Action Force HALO Paratrooper 1980's British Army style!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 25, 2013, 09:05:22 AM
Hey guys  ;D

Thanks a lot - I hate painting Camo! Here's something fun - I've managed to get two hot toys snap kit Xenos for my Aliens Dio

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B3170443-A8BF-4571-A3C6-F3200609AFC1-3482-000002AFB128FDBE_zps5b58f742.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/E9FBA87A-9AB5-4305-9FC6-2FF8676D3939-3482-000002AF9C594693_zps0b824dca.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1F2FB509-76F8-4119-8661-9A6C3DC635C9-3482-000002AF7FB446B1_zpsb8c1e8bc.jpg)

These are lovely - not customs by awesome indeed!
Title: Re: Action Force HALO Paratrooper 1980's British Army style!
Post by: ShamanLogRay on May 25, 2013, 11:24:15 AM
Cool! Far creepier than my Kenner ones! Lol!
Title: Re: New WIP Game Of Thrones/SW crossover Jon Snow WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 04, 2013, 10:51:54 AM
Hey folks!

Last month or so has been mad for me - and it's getting no stranger! Currently sitting in a Canadian Bar in France which is decked with the Stars And Stripes celebrating Independance Day!!!!

Here's a new WIP from me. I have been totally besotted by the HBO show Game Of Thrones and decided to make a Star Wars crossover with my two favourite characters Jon Snow and Ygritte. Lets face it the Knights Watch are almost a kind of fantasy Jedi!!

I've completed the basic build for this guy - but paint awaits!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/203CA074-3192-4534-978F-FA0B8B919DF0-1815-000001871FAE28AD_zps7274b537.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/592CA3AE-57C7-4BF5-BF6B-D848D62B155E-1815-00000186C5A3C5A6_zpsbb9b1b41.jpg)

I dremelled out the torso to replace the swivel shoulders with ball jointed ones

The head is from a Prince of Persia figure
The torso, hands and boots are from an old EU obiwan
Upper arms from rebel commando
Lower arms from Obiwan
Legs are from an ATAT driver
Shoulder plates are GI Joe
Saber hilt is a Tron baton

Think that's all!


Title: Re: New WIP Game Of Thrones/SW crossover Jon Snow WIP
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 04, 2013, 06:33:48 PM
Great looking build Ray! Can't wait to se this one come together!

Title: Re: New WIP Game Of Thrones/SW crossover Jon Snow WIP
Post by: JediMerc on July 05, 2013, 05:20:32 AM
I love the figure concoctions you come up with: excellent use of various parts.  This is going to be a nice-looking figure, looking forward the final version!
Title: Re: New WIP Game Of Thrones/SW crossover Jon Snow WIP
Post by: Tamer on July 05, 2013, 07:14:02 AM
Hey this is pretty daggone cool. I too like Game of Thrones. While I am recovering from surgery I actually read the entire novel series to date. I don't want to give you any spoilers, but I don't think you are gonna like the end of the last one of the series that is currently out. Great looking project though.
Title: Re: New WIP Game Of Thrones/SW crossover Jon Snow WIP
Post by: Clonehead on July 06, 2013, 05:49:47 AM
Hey, that does make a good looking John snow! Can't wait to see more.
Title: Re: New WIP Game Of Thrones/SW crossover Jon Snow WIP
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on July 06, 2013, 07:29:48 AM
You have done it again Ray ! Brilliant  everything goes together well hope you
Got more in the works !!! All the best ... Art
Title: Re: Jon Snow of the Jedi Knight's Watch - completed!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 06, 2013, 08:29:04 AM
Hey LE, Tamer, Clint, Art and Merc!! Hope you guys had a great 4th of July!

Here's my Jon Snow Jedi Knight figure - it's the first time that I've attempted black robes and I Think that they have come out OK...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8140086A-CE0A-48DA-B381-F54140E4BD2B-750-0000005C6315CA2C_zpsbdb1960f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B6CE328C-5833-4F84-B5DD-FEEBB6074B51-750-0000005C7F62ACB6_zps0871fb33.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8C34BCF3-4F57-4AF3-8656-6189989ECC26-750-0000005C9212B5E7_zps2d13c507.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/E88A2C04-6F51-4D3A-9179-447F0FF7D55F-750-0000005CA9EA9EA5_zpsfc5867b0.jpg)

Now I need to crack on with Ygritte!

Cheers again,

Ray
Title: Re: Jon Snow of the Jedi Knight's Watch - completed!
Post by: Tamer on July 06, 2013, 08:57:22 AM
Daggone awesome Ray! I like it. Back to the front page. Characters like this are so win win.
Title: Re: Jon Snow of the Jedi Knight's Watch - completed!
Post by: The Willoughbian on July 06, 2013, 06:15:06 PM
Looks great. Very nice paints.
Title: Re: Jon Snow of the Jedi Knight's Watch - completed!
Post by: BlackThorne on July 07, 2013, 07:34:04 PM
Love the concept!
Title: Re: Jon Snow of the Jedi Knight's Watch - completed!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 08, 2013, 02:30:11 AM
Hey guys - thank you dry much! I was someht worried about attempting black robes with shading!
Title: Re: Jon Snow of the Jedi Knight's Watch - completed!
Post by: Tamer on July 08, 2013, 05:29:08 AM
You gonna create a cross-over direwolf too?
Title: Re: Jon Snow of the Jedi Knight's Watch - completed!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 08, 2013, 05:42:29 AM
Yep I'm making Ghost a Nexu!!!
Title: Re: Jon Snow of the Jedi Knight's Watch - completed!
Post by: Tamer on July 08, 2013, 05:50:08 AM
Yep I'm making Ghost a Nexu!!!

Coolio. An all white Nexu! can't wait to see that.
Title: Re: Jon Snow of the Jedi Knight's Watch - completed!
Post by: Laojax on July 08, 2013, 09:06:49 PM
Wow! Excellent work! GoT is  just begging for more figures. Can't wait to see what you pull out for Ygritte!
Title: Re: Jon Snow of the Jedi Knight's Watch - completed!
Post by: wraithnine on July 09, 2013, 02:11:07 AM
awesome Ray ! love the crossover idea
Title: Re: Episode VI - Luke Skywalker 'return to Dagobah.'
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 12, 2013, 03:40:08 AM
Inspired by my chum Colin's Customs on "The Book Of Face," this is my own version of Luke Skywalker from Episode VI upon his return to Dagobah...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/BADB379C-7207-447A-AAC9-C01C9908BCA9-6311-00000691746AF18A_zps7e4480b5.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/AE557364-99F1-4E4F-861F-947306F55963-6311-0000069188EBF8D9_zps4624c8fd.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/A438961F-B810-4F9D-9022-0E03D6F949EF-6311-0000069199AC7DF8_zps27447342.jpg)

Quick and simple custom, using a TVC light saber construction Luke body, TVC Endor Capture head (repainted) and hands from a saga Endor poncho Luke!
Title: Re: Episode VI - Luke Skywalker 'return to Dagobah.'
Post by: Tamer on July 12, 2013, 07:32:58 AM
Wow, nice figure. I like it. Also of note is over 70 pages worth of custom pages here in this thread. Amazing. Off to the front page and facebook.
Title: Re: NEW!! Imperial Guard (SotE) Luke Skywalker 'return to Dagobah.'
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 12, 2013, 09:43:12 AM
Thanks Tamer! I can't believe that I'm up to 70 pages!!!

And here's one more custom for today...An Imperial Guard from Shadows Of The Empire

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/F9ADD634-5915-4946-AA08-8610FADDA3AE-6736-000006D1C21F5E47_zps272c3904.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0714248F-C642-46C8-A8DC-DBE147FA8EFF-6736-000006D1D68FC06A_zps53401d69.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4EDF1233-50A6-4232-A9B5-03174EB71627-6736-000006D1E8F7C8A0_zps3dc18ac4.jpg)

And here he is with Luke and Lando!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0AF7B411-42AF-452B-8296-2BCAC3CB6682-6736-000006D1FC7A9231_zpsc5ce8e61.jpg)
Title: Re: NEW!! Imperial Guard (SotE) Luke Skywalker 'return to Dagobah.'
Post by: JediMerc on July 13, 2013, 04:17:01 AM
The SotE group shot looks great!  Still one of my favorite pieces of EU lore. 

Congrats on getting to 70 pages worth of awesome customs!
Title: Re: NEW!! Imperial Guard (SotE) Luke Skywalker 'return to Dagobah.'
Post by: Tamer on July 13, 2013, 05:43:58 AM
Wow, that didn't take long for another update. Back to our front and fb pages.
Title: Re: NEW!! Imperial Guard (SotE) Luke Skywalker 'return to Dagobah.'
Post by: Wreckage on July 13, 2013, 07:09:02 AM
Wow, some history I had forgotten. I wonder where those Imperial Guards would have fit in, now that there is so much more to the SW universe now than there was when these were conceived. Somewhere between shock troopers and Royal Guards? Great work on the figures, as well.
Title: Re: NEW!! Imperial Guard (SotE) Luke Skywalker 'return to Dagobah.'
Post by: Spookymufu on July 13, 2013, 10:57:22 AM
it must be hard to walk with that hip dysplasia!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/F9ADD634-5915-4946-AA08-8610FADDA3AE-6736-000006D1C21F5E47_zps272c3904.jpg)
Title: Re: NEW!! Imperial Guard (SotE) Luke Skywalker 'return to Dagobah.'
Post by: Mungo Baobab on July 13, 2013, 11:03:15 AM
These are some excellent figures. Man I wish Hasbro would update some of the SOTE stuff.
Title: Re: NEW!! Imperial Guard (SotE) Luke Skywalker 'return to Dagobah.'
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 13, 2013, 11:05:50 AM
Lol @ Spooky! I never notice that before! Perhaps this guy has a desk job????

Thanks for all the kind feedback chaps :-)
Title: Re: NEW!! Imperial Guard (SotE) Luke Skywalker 'return to Dagobah.'
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on July 13, 2013, 05:58:20 PM
Love the sote imperial guard as well as the lando and both lukes  !! Excellent work  as usual Ray !!
Title: Re: NEW!! Imperial Guard (SotE) Luke Skywalker 'return to Dagobah.'
Post by: Elias on July 15, 2013, 04:49:54 AM
Love these SOTE  figures.  They look awesome!
Title: Re: NEW!! Imperial Guard (SotE) Luke Skywalker 'return to Dagobah.'
Post by: clone10 on July 16, 2013, 04:44:12 PM
Excellent job man :o, I really like the Luke in imperial Guard disguise. Did you paint the Imperial logo on them, are is it some kind of Decal?
Title: Re: NEW!! Imperial Guard (SotE) Luke Skywalker 'return to Dagobah.'
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 18, 2013, 11:12:43 AM
Hi again Art ,Mungo and Elias, thanks for the feedback guys :D

And hey Clone10 thanks as well buddy -  and yes those are water slide decals that I produce myself!

Title: Re: NEW!! Imperial Guard (SotE) Luke Skywalker 'return to Dagobah.'
Post by: clone10 on July 18, 2013, 01:48:35 PM
Hi again Art ,Mungo and Elias, thanks for the feedback guys :D

And hey Clone10 thanks as well buddy -  and yes those are water slide decals that I produce myself!


Awesome, thanks for the answer. Wish I knew how to do that kinda stuff.
Title: Re: Cade Skywalker WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on July 30, 2013, 01:10:43 PM
It's a fairly easy process Clone10!!!

Here's a new WIP, Cade Skywalker....

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6015B4E2-7E13-4826-9421-11F5E615DC48-15983-00001131AE21839C_zps615c2df3.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/CAD85EFB-E5AD-4F2A-BA5F-CD2ADEF411B8-15983-00001131C641753F_zps4fe2483d.jpg)

I was never overly happy with the figure that Hasbro released , so I decided to have a go at making my own with fodder from the bits box!
Title: Re: Cade Skywalker WIP
Post by: JediMerc on July 30, 2013, 02:18:47 PM
Looks great so far!  I've got this lower body in my custom bin mostly because of not knowing how to effectively customize that "box" attached to the McQ Vader legs.  What's your plan for that?  Just curious!
Title: Re: Cade Skywalker WIP
Post by: Tamer on July 30, 2013, 06:04:17 PM
Nice Ray, I have been wondering what you have been up to. Time to go share.
Title: Re: Cade Skywalker WIP
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on July 30, 2013, 06:28:56 PM
Woooow great work and is only  the WIP, I can´t wait to see finish,  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Cade Skywalker WIP
Post by: BlackThorne on July 30, 2013, 06:49:18 PM
Very promising WIP .
Title: Re: Cade Skywalker WIP
Post by: Rogue Jedi on July 31, 2013, 06:46:59 AM
Wow I am digging this! I can't wait to see it once it's done.
Title: Re: Cade Skywalker WIP
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 03, 2013, 10:09:12 AM
Hey gang!

Thanks very much for the continued feed back!

Merc - I'm keeping the holster as is - I believe that Cade ha a large thigh holster  for his double barrelled blaster! You could always shave it off with a craft knife I guess? Talking of Cade I've tried some sculpting for the first time - it's a little rough but hopefully the painting will improve things! I'm planning on making Caed's tatts as decals if I can find decent reference pics...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/CA884F09-3DA0-41A4-AD6B-4476AC1B78B0-591-0000005CCD200B76_zps06860657.jpg)

And out of the fodder box - here's a WIP Jaina Solo - I was inspired by the bishoujo statue - is Jaina's saber purple?

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/710F32B7-3BF1-40AD-8962-4809F57E4577-591-0000005D1166F705_zps4949f201.jpg)

Title: Re: Cade Skywalker WIP
Post by: Tamer on August 03, 2013, 12:44:04 PM
Looks good on both figures to me. Great to see you delving into sculpting. That Jaina is spot on too. Time to go share.

Still really enjoy my e-11 you created too. Just looks like it walked off the movie set.
Title: Re: Cade Skywalker WIP
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on August 05, 2013, 03:02:47 AM
wow some great updates great work
Title: Re: Cade Skywalker WIP
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on August 05, 2013, 06:45:42 AM
Wow another fantastic update Ray !! i really like how cade is turning out cant wait to see this one finished !! Jaina is spot on !!   Art
Title: Re: New Clone Wars and Game of Thrones WIPs!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 07, 2013, 08:19:10 AM
Thanks guys! Here's a few more WIPs

Clone Wars Generals (my first animated customs)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/80112825-F738-4879-8AB0-4614C7B4914C-749-0000005BDD2B3DBD_zps32ce6e67.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/C7B819EB-50B2-4DAE-A1A9-84E6F19A9D5F-749-0000005B130109D6_zps9cb212cf.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9E4CC458-2ACD-48F2-A94A-1EB65A0D849E-749-0000005AFF52D66E_zps2fcafa3b.jpg)

Once these guys are done I may even put them up for sale!

And here is my SW/GOT crossover Ygritte figure

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/95BD571A-83A7-4DDA-8D32-FED6BCA7654B-749-0000005BF4C922C0_zpsd275142e.jpg)

And finally this one will be for my buddy Steve at Clectaverse.com. It will be a standard bearer for his new site!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1CFA8074-6C01-47B6-A78F-51107E9690E2-749-0000005C11BE9EDB_zps33208f4e.jpg)
Title: Re: New Clone Wars and Game of Thrones WIPs!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 07, 2013, 10:12:51 AM
And one more sneaky peak for you all!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/E1F122C6-598E-4C94-B831-1078FF932740-1015-00000083F4248F08_zpsb0039dc6.jpg)

There are not enough painting hours in the day!!
Title: Re: New Clone Wars and Game of Thrones WIPs!
Post by: Rogue Jedi on August 16, 2013, 07:16:12 AM
Those Clone Wars generals are...wow...just wow. They look so great and I can only imagine how amazing they will look when finished. I'm pretty sure that I may have to do a custom or two with these serving as a huge inspiration for them. Again...wow.
Title: Re: New Clone Wars and Game of Thrones WIPs!
Post by: Rogue Jedi on August 16, 2013, 07:20:04 AM
Didn't think about this until I went back and looked at those generals again but the Cade is looking great as well. Also on the SW/GOT custom what did you use for the hood and fur over her shoulders? I have and idea for a future custom that it would be perfect for.
Title: Re: New Clone Wars and Game of Thrones WIPs!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 16, 2013, 03:45:31 PM
Really great work on these last updates Ray. I can't wait to see how Cade turns out!
Title: Re: New Clone Wars and Game of Thrones WIPs!
Post by: Tamer on August 17, 2013, 04:42:02 AM
Wow, great update Ray. Sorry it has been taking me so long to get this updated. I read the Game of Thrones novels while I was recuperating from surgery this past summer and really enjoyed Jon Snow and Ygritte. It will be interesting to see how she turns out and your Clone Wars WIPs look good too. Off to share.
Title: Re: Finally looking to finish my Aliens : Colonial Marines!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 23, 2013, 04:30:27 AM
Hey guys - I haven't had much painting time recently as I've been deployed abroad to France, I've also had awful Man-Flu as well and us guys know that can be almost fatal! :-P

Got the paints out today to do some more Aliens : Colonial Marines painting & hopefully these five new figures will be finished today.

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1D7E64CD-FAB1-4E46-8A61-82D8142676E4-3313-000003DF85AEC21E_zpsce9d18e2.jpg)

And here's my ongoing custom Cade head

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/F8481EDB-95E1-4CF1-BF4B-A2DE34C172F0-3313-000003DFA235F7E4_zps88345661.jpg)
Title: Re: Finally looking to finish my Aliens : Colonial Marines!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 23, 2013, 05:01:19 AM
Ray the paint on that Marine looks awesome! Cade is coming along nicely too!
Title: Re: New!! completed Aliens : Colonial Marines!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 23, 2013, 06:10:01 AM
Wiley USCMC Demo Trooper

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/D5CCD329-7501-4C8F-817F-90C64F4EE74C-3389-000003EA8CC31C9C_zps375c084e.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/94E88DE9-D8B6-40D9-BDEA-DE5458320AD4-3389-000003EA99B4FE4D_zps0a807ebb.jpg)

Lt McDonald USCMC

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7B05B0A3-A4AC-467F-B313-374612E44879-3389-000003EAA5092DE4_zps9deb5226.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5C5697D9-F637-47B9-A356-8A5BC5C1E041-3389-000003EAADA0EBD3_zpsc348a593.jpg)

Ding USCMC Comtech & APC Driver

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/F743244E-0532-4D5D-BAAF-1040EC3809E8-3389-000003EABB52D76C_zps25e0a27b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/415C5D30-59BB-4600-B7F5-FE5C95E769A9-3389-000003EAC6257DB5_zps3f94a7d3.jpg)

Sgt Mumford USCMC

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/89DBA253-CAFE-435A-9CE4-20FFE441FFAC-3389-000003EAD4FA6A8E_zpsc8658104.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6D5D83FC-EFFB-4852-B5E7-62D46CD3FCDA-3389-000003EADF882E6B_zpsef32eaac.jpg)

Doc USCMC Corpsman

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0DA20F20-CE8D-4B9C-9372-B50C2E6FEFD0-3389-000003EAE9446293_zps27d30736.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/AEF85E0B-5DC6-4255-B222-632DCA857F53-3389-000003EAF1FC9DEC_zps7b4ac327.jpg)
Title: Re: New!! completed Aliens : Colonial Marines!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 23, 2013, 06:11:55 AM
And here's two shots of the complete squad...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/35CC7D03-B332-40AE-B006-418ADDB57CC5-3389-000003EAFBCCDAB5_zpsafc93902.jpg)


(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1C092F94-0A22-4B93-BEE2-5DA928D53F91-3389-000003EB06CBC268_zpsecc23385.jpg)

Now I need to sort out that bloody APC!!!!
Title: Re: 23/8/13 Aliens : Colonial Marines and a new Dash Rendar
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 23, 2013, 11:12:11 AM
And a Battle of Hoth Dash Rendar

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0614DFD7-238E-4090-A2FB-EEECF0DBBD50-3782-0000042016192B0B_zpsad4f5372.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5C6B1E26-DD8E-425A-B8C3-899FD93EFDC1-3782-000004202344A66A_zpse3553161.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/36C40AD5-A7EC-441F-A9B8-A4AC732B7C34-3782-000004201D17E369_zps10c29940.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3501A0C9-13F4-4FB7-A522-BE6B47462E0E-3782-0000042029D1B852_zps1633f15c.jpg)
Title: Re: 23/8/13 Aliens : Colonial Marines and a new Dash Rendar
Post by: Tamer on August 24, 2013, 08:31:29 AM
Wow Ray, what great new updates. I like the Marines and the Rendar. What a great idea for all. Off to share.

Sorry it took me a few days to comment on these. I am really having a hard time finding internet time this week.
Title: Re: 23/8/13 Aliens : Colonial Marines and a new Dash Rendar
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 24, 2013, 03:08:16 PM
Thanks Shawn! Here's my finished Cade Skywalker head...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B7CC2C44-2B96-426A-9E7B-1FCF5946BF09-5624-000005C65468C89C_zps9a66d02e.jpg)

I'm hoping to finish the paintwork minus tattoos on Tuesday!
Title: Re: 23/8/13 Aliens : Colonial Marines and a new Dash Rendar
Post by: CloneSniper78 on August 24, 2013, 08:46:49 PM
Dude your Cade Skywalker already looks awesome, can't wait to see him finished.
Title: Re: 23/8/13 Aliens : Colonial Marines and a new Dash Rendar
Post by: Clonehead on August 25, 2013, 05:08:03 AM
Awesome work on that Cade! Man, those marines Are kicken my butt.
Title: Re: 23/8/13 Aliens : Colonial Marines and a new Dash Rendar
Post by: BlackThorne on August 25, 2013, 04:21:04 PM
I really like this pilot Rendar! Congrats!
Title: Re: 23/8/13 Aliens : Colonial Marines and a new Dash Rendar
Post by: Tamer on August 26, 2013, 03:11:29 AM
Had to get those Marines on the fp too. Nice looking Cad too Ray.
Title: Re: 23/8/13 Aliens : Colonial Marines and a new Dash Rendar
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 26, 2013, 05:25:13 AM
Hey guys,

Thanks a bunch for the great feedback - Cade is slowly coming on - still got quite a bit to do with him but here he is with new feet, and sculpted wrist wraps :D you also get a better view of the custom double barrelled blaster I made for him...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/C8143326-DB27-41EF-B412-B649E19FA50F-1418-00000140830A7BD0_zpsdd2960e0.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/D87B39E6-D47D-4BCB-803F-D5E01A0ED602-1418-000001408990B4CF_zpse70a97bd.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/C379D8ED-28F2-48AE-BC68-D806994ED901-1418-0000014090018E92_zps73bce068.jpg)
Title: Re: 23/8/13 Aliens : Colonial Marines and a new Dash Rendar
Post by: krztfr on August 26, 2013, 09:03:54 AM
Man the Rendar reminds me of the game... Hasbro could of easily produced this head swap and released it with a snow speeder.
Title: Re: 23/8/13 Aliens : Colonial Marines and a new Dash Rendar
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 26, 2013, 04:42:21 PM
WOW! Look at those Marines! Man they are awesome! Really nice work once again. That Cade head sculpt is looking really nice and Dash Rendar is just perfect! Love that character and really need to update my version of this with a new body. Great reminder Ray! lol!
Title: Re: 23/8/13 Aliens : Colonial Marines and a new Dash Rendar
Post by: nickeltcd on August 26, 2013, 06:24:49 PM
Wookie-balls: that is a great version of Dash. the color shade blend of the red jacket to the orange pants. Just great, this is the version Hasbro needs to make.
Outstanding job.
Now on the the Colonial Marines, those are the figures we have needed to have on the shelves.
What a great color scheme.The web gear is suoer
Title: Re: 23/8/13 Aliens : Colonial Marines and a new Dash Rendar
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 27, 2013, 08:09:21 AM
Thanks for the feedback guys! Glad you like the new figures :D

Next up is a figure inspired by the great work of my Friend Colin of Colin's Customs bases in Wales here in the UK. Colin is making a range of OT animated style figures which are utterly fantastic. Inspired by his work, here is my lastest custom

Star Wars Luke Skywalker animated style...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8058D25F-58A4-4E01-8708-4C42FE4335DA-561-00000081373D289D_zps9039748a.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/E2188F4C-61C1-4FA7-8877-37868B7BE1CB-561-000000813E87B798_zpsa8716b14.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B7E40011-A95C-413C-93D3-3459B7FF6E5E-561-0000008145516554_zps19a4e7d7.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/34B626F5-1691-459B-8899-3817DA25EB2D-561-000000814C9B4A62_zps1734bb2e.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/86112E48-3E96-4F54-ACFE-D512345AC8B5-561-000000815586536F_zpsd92dbc4a.jpg)

If you get a hance check out Colin's pieces on his Facebook page, he truly is a great customiser!
Title: Re: Animated Style Luke Skywalker from Star Wars
Post by: CloneSniper78 on August 27, 2013, 09:01:15 AM
That's a cool animated Luke. Great job.
Title: Re: Animated Style Luke Skywalker from Star Wars
Post by: Spookymufu on August 27, 2013, 10:06:53 AM
wow, he looks just like his dad!

;)

nice job!
Title: Re: Animated Style Luke Skywalker from Star Wars
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 27, 2013, 11:19:18 AM
Thanks Clone & Spooky!
Title: Re: Animated Style Luke Skywalker from Star Wars
Post by: Sjefke on August 27, 2013, 12:52:04 PM
Wow!  I hope Hasbro puts out something this cool for Star Wars Rebels.
Of course it's a repaint of CW Anakin, but did you do any sculpting on the legs and tunic? 
Title: Re: Animated Style Luke Skywalker from Star Wars
Post by: Wookie-Balls on August 27, 2013, 02:06:13 PM
 ;D thanks again guys

The recipe is a

CW Anakin for head and thighs
CW Mace Windu torso and upper arms
TVC Farmboy Luke for lower arms, tunic bottom and lower legs

And a bit of paint to bring it all together!
Title: Re: Animated Style Luke Skywalker from Star Wars
Post by: Mando Assasin on August 27, 2013, 02:27:18 PM
I do the same thing. I did a Jedi Luke a year ago but I want to improve it.
Title: Re: Animated Style Luke Skywalker from Star Wars
Post by: JediMerc on August 28, 2013, 02:11:11 PM
Now that's an amazing Luke!  You don't see too many animated-style Luke's for some reason and this clearly one that deserves to be seen by more people.  Love the paint apps and dry brushing on this figure: brings out the perfect amount of color and grit to this outfit.
Title: Re: Animated Style Luke Skywalker from Star Wars
Post by: Hand So Low on August 28, 2013, 03:28:25 PM
I love it. If they made OT characters in this style i would collect them. Very awesome!
Title: Re: Animated Style Luke Skywalker from Star Wars
Post by: Tamer on August 31, 2013, 07:11:09 AM
Wow, sorry it has taken me so long to get to this. How cool does this look!

I can't wait to see what others you create. Off to share.
Title: Re: Animated Style Luke Skywalker from Star Wars
Post by: Mr. Black on September 01, 2013, 07:41:30 AM
Very nice work, Ray! Colin's made some excellent animated OT characters, of which Luke and Ben Kenobi really stand out. I like your not-so-clean take on Luke.

I've never been a fan of the animated CW figures, but if Hasbro had continued the line with OT characters, I'd be all over them. Especially if they look like yours and Colin's.
Title: Re: New! Jaina Solo, Stormtrooper Standard Bearer & Neimodian Jedi
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 01, 2013, 10:31:52 AM
Hello gang,

Tamer thank you for the FP! And cheers to the rest of you for dropping by as always! :-)

Remco Colin is one of my all time favourite customisers!

Here are a few new customs for you...

Jaina Solo (and one of her with Ben Skywalker!)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4E88CEF4-6C1E-4248-AFCC-4C74BDD3D677-1964-0000025F5C04A3BA_zps332a3f8f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/DB74BB09-9A87-4646-88D1-842D029638AE-1964-000002603FC7E913_zps14c9169f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5C8CB66B-4244-4861-8C09-C7336A10393F-1964-0000025F637785CB_zps5559b8b9.jpg)

Next up is a neimoidian Jedi Knight made for Lizzi a friend, and member of these boards...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/97942C57-023D-4854-A7E6-7C8606944869-1964-0000025F8CF9B708_zps93eb748d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/465D1496-E4DB-456B-8F95-8802B9E1177E-1964-0000025F8601F436_zpsee7b838e.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5DF07B44-5725-471E-880A-3EE7726FFC4C-1964-0000025F936772B6_zpsf3f8835b.jpg)

The next figure will be a Standard Bearer for Clectaverse.com which is a geek website run by a friend called Steve. This stormie represents the website's colour scheme - but he still needs his flag and shoulder details to be completed!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/C9C4BDD7-B82C-4943-9285-D41A3D1FFA53-1964-0000025F6DF4AE09_zpse678613e.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ED06F306-BB23-4572-8891-6D054C647F1B-1964-0000025F764A9FF9_zps0e557e73.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/666C4B08-98D5-455D-89CB-9411F6CD8F93-1964-0000025F7D78AD32_zpscd7ec28b.jpg)

And finally my Case Skywalker rumbles on s-l-o-w-ly on!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/77D0460F-79E2-4CB1-9754-B53416DC6ED7-1964-0000025F99F409F1_zps8a1aba21.jpg)

See you all soon!

WB Out!!
Title: Re: New! Jaina Solo, Stormtrooper Standard Bearer & Neimodian Jedi
Post by: Tamer on September 01, 2013, 01:04:41 PM
Wow, a new update already! Back on the front page.
Title: Re: New! Jaina Solo, Stormtrooper Standard Bearer & Neimodian Jedi
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 01, 2013, 01:53:25 PM
Jaina and Ben are looking good. I still can't wait to see Cade.
Title: Re: New! Jaina Solo, Stormtrooper Standard Bearer & Neimodian Jedi
Post by: JediMerc on September 01, 2013, 04:19:33 PM
Jaina and Ben look awesome!  Perfect incarnation of Jaina in her flight suit, all rumpled up.  I like the PoP Dastan boots for Ben, a nice ragged look. 

I wonder if these two are now destined to be part of an alternate SW EU, especially if Disney does go "all new" for the ST...
Title: Re: New! Jaina Solo, Stormtrooper Standard Bearer & Neimodian Jedi
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 02, 2013, 05:14:39 AM
Awesome work on all accounts Ray! I too love Colin's animated OT characters and may try a few with all the fodder I have laying around.
Title: Re: New! Jaina Solo, Stormtrooper Standard Bearer & Neimodian Jedi
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 02, 2013, 11:58:23 AM
Glad that you guys are enjoying the updates! It is nice to have some customising time again & I'm trying to make the most of it!

Here's something that I've been playing around with...

Do any of you guys have a favourite old Kenner figure, loved, battered and beyond restoration? I had my Bespin Han Solo (the head of which went to my vintage Echo Base Han.)

I could toss the old body, then it occurred to me that there has never been a modern Bespin Han that I've liked (can't stand the skinny legs they like to give him.)

So from the depths of my bits box I give you a WIP, 'Hybrid Han'

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8C857149-F4D3-4C1A-8499-F1B67DA42DBA-859-0000006FE6CAC2D0_zps7e8bbfb7.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/FE18B1B2-C904-4DE5-B572-D76F62281536-859-0000006FEEB4FBB4_zps9f5a91fb.jpg)

I'm very happy with this custom, there's something about knowing that a large part of this figure has been with my since childhood. Hopefully I'll get to finish the painting on the morning...

WB Out!!
Title: Re: New! Jaina Solo, Stormtrooper Standard Bearer & Neimodian Jedi
Post by: Sjefke on September 02, 2013, 08:48:04 PM

Here are a few new customs for you...

Jaina Solo (and one of her with Ben Skywalker!)



I love this version of Jaina, based on the Katabayunka figure.  (Forgive me. I CANT spell Japanese!)

What figure did you use from the waist down?  The closest thing I have is Ironman2 Whiplash/Venko from the Monte Carlo scene.
Title: Re: New! Jaina Solo, Stormtrooper Standard Bearer & Neimodian Jedi
Post by: Tamer on September 03, 2013, 02:28:43 AM
Wow, what a great way to salvage your old Han. Off to share.
Title: Re: New! Jaina Solo, Stormtrooper Standard Bearer & Neimodian Jedi
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on September 07, 2013, 09:10:18 AM
once again Ray you have dona a phenomenal with jaina and Ben . But the vintage Han Solo is off the charts !!! love it
Title: Re: Star Wars Rebels - Animated Bespin Luke
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 13, 2013, 07:05:25 AM
Hey Art & Shawn, thanks!

And as for the Ben Skywalker enquiry - I used a Prince of Persia figure for the waist down! :-)

Far too many WIPs at the moment, so here's a completed figure. It's my version of an animated style Luke Skywalker in Bespin Fatigues...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8564BDAD-E011-4F1F-8280-11A50751F089-2186-0000024F1188A463_zps6b384c8f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/D810570E-2321-4770-82A8-AB1258CE8305-2186-0000024F17CCE970_zpsde05ad88.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3E179D64-A979-4329-A67A-99F5DBC3F8AD-2186-000002510ECF503F_zpsaa694b08.jpg)

Thanks for dropping by,

Ray
Title: Re: Star Wars Rebels - Animated Bespin Luke
Post by: Tamer on September 13, 2013, 08:22:54 AM
Wow, with this and a Verpine Jedi I saw done up in an animated style today I am really starting to miss this show, not the Senate Episodes, but the character here is amazing. I would have loved to have seen OT Episodes done in this style. Look for this update on our fp soon.
Title: Re: Animated OT X-Wing Luke and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 17, 2013, 01:24:29 PM
Busy day here at Wookieballs Towers...

First up is an animated X-Wing Luke that I've made for my friend Colin, of Colin's Customs...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B35BCE4B-C89E-4ED9-8DAD-86975BAD0212-1519-0000015CAE1712DB_zps79d532c9.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/27B3D37A-2E5F-4CAE-956B-FD798C702B55-1519-0000015CA679BED9_zpsd651d223.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/681030E6-6E55-4151-8D96-5BE6A08C3699-1519-0000015C9FC51C61_zps0947694f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9D15D36E-338D-44CD-9433-0595D8DFFAFE-1519-0000015C98AD2D81_zps699518e2.jpg)

And here's a shot of the three animated Lukes I've made so far...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/70353D0E-387E-42CC-8C01-8696C084436E-1519-0000015CC17046D0_zps32952864.jpg)

Next up is my hybrid Bespin Han Solo, this figure utilises the leftover limbs of my childhood figure that I couldn't bear to trash, the right foot still has the green sharpie ink that my mum put on all my figures!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/059B4F16-B7A4-470D-BC56-882B0848AD49-1519-0000015C84030892_zps01c55c0d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/94465768-F398-4658-B0C5-05840F30434E-1519-0000015C8DE40C22_zps3bf042e8.jpg)

Next up? Here's a first from me - a Star Trek custom! This figure is a custom representation of my cousin Matthew in his Trek uniform, I'm hoping to get it custom carded for him!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9DB09E83-3D65-4BA9-B99D-E027927AA95A-1519-0000015C74CC1C76_zps9ef5b145.jpg)

I'm working on a custom of his brother, William, as a Jedi as well! Now we move onto my slowest build ever, Cade Skywalker! Just got his tattoos left to do now!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/E6C944B7-5EB8-4E54-9BD7-AF24648ADE34-1519-0000015C6B680D0A_zpsd0309299.jpg)

And my final figure of this update? A WIP Firefly. Joe figures are pretty hard to come by here in the UK so I decided I have a go at making my own, with the help of Clint's awesome casting skills!!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B8FFE6C9-6BF7-4F52-9C1D-54FDB394A69E-1519-0000015FF14E6773_zpsf6b9d261.jpg)

Thanks as always for dropping by,

Ray
Title: Re: Animated OT X-Wing Luke and more!
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 17, 2013, 04:37:13 PM
These are nice it's like you read my mind I made a CW style ROTJ Luke and I planned  on making these but never got around to it. I have made some other ot cw customs if ya wanna check it out
Title: Re: Animated OT X-Wing Luke and more!
Post by: wraithnine on September 18, 2013, 01:01:37 AM
Great work Ray!! love it
Title: Re: Animated OT X-Wing Luke and more!
Post by: Tamer on September 18, 2013, 03:21:08 AM
Wow, now thats what I call an update. Off to share. Great to see all the different lines being worked on here too.
Title: Re: Animated OT X-Wing Luke and more!
Post by: rex smoke on September 18, 2013, 04:24:18 PM
Wow that Xwing Luke looks great! what parts did you use or did you sculpt it?
Title: Re: Animated OT X-Wing Luke and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 19, 2013, 12:16:21 AM
Thanks Rex, Jay and Shawn!  ;D

The  X-Wing Luke is made from

Female X-Wing Pilot - torso, lower legs and lower arms
CW Anakin Skywalker - head
CW Obi-Wan Kenobi - upper arms and thighs
Power FX X-Wing - I dremelled out the figures head for the helmet

The figure on the right will be my Dagobah Landing animated Luke. You can see the sculpted pockets I made for the flight suit in the below pics...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/87B38321-781B-42CF-BD9D-C4C7C4092AFF-3521-0000036DD4DE8558_zpseec268f5.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/1449C0BA-9AFF-4D74-8E92-545B94DAEF1A-3521-0000036E4DEDE022_zps3237eada.jpg)
Title: Re: Animated OT X-Wing Luke and more!
Post by: Tamer on September 19, 2013, 02:46:14 AM
Nice recipe, I thought these might be female Rebel pilot bodies modified a bit, so to speak.
Title: Re: Animated OT X-Wing Luke and more!
Post by: nickeltcd on September 19, 2013, 05:36:15 AM
Great stuff, i love the added detail of the yellow stripe  lines to the X-wing helmet. that gives me a great idea, thanks.
Also , who's waist and legs on your Cade?
Excellent!
Title: Re: Animated OT X-Wing Luke and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 19, 2013, 09:53:47 PM
The recipe for Cade Skywalker is..

Head - McQuarrie Luke with sculpted beard and hair

Torso - OTC Dagobah Luke with hollowed out Mando chest piece

Arms - Hot Toys Aliens Drake with sculpted wrist wraps and GI Joe hands

Belt - Episode 3 Concept Anakin

Legs - McQuarrie concept Vader

Feet - Apartment Jango Fett

Blaster - McQuarrie concept Vader pistol and Bowcaster sights
Title: Re: Animated OT X-Wing Luke and more!
Post by: rex smoke on September 21, 2013, 05:40:43 AM
Cool, thanks for the recipe
Title: Re: Animated OT X-Wing Luke and more!
Post by: wraithnine on September 21, 2013, 06:30:13 AM
awesome Ray ...just awesome!
Title: Re: Animated OT X-Wing Luke and more!
Post by: Tamer on September 21, 2013, 12:36:22 PM
I also saw on FB today that Ray is building a new Wookie Bunker. It looked great.
Title: Re: Animated OT X-Wing Luke and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 21, 2013, 12:50:21 PM
Hey guys, thanks for the replies! And yes I've got the big reroofing part of my Wookie-Bunker finally completed!
Title: Re: NEW! Cade Skywalker, Neimoidian Sith, Duros Pilot & Neimoidian Jedi
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 23, 2013, 04:48:21 AM
Here's an update for you guys... First up is my finally completed Cade Skywalker

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/F351253B-4212-455B-80BF-D4E026AEE596-2028-000000FD90F17384_zpsf048caea.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/331DCC22-51CC-4429-A0B0-17B4B49DF127-2028-000000FD973486A9_zpsdc62ba9b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/17FEB322-AFD9-4F41-AD77-D23BAE5D38ED-2028-000000FD9BC15A73_zpsd90c4abc.jpg)

This guy took ages to complete, and represents a bit of a milestone for me as he includes my first ever 'real' sculpt work!
Title: Re: NEW! Cade Skywalker, Neimoidian Sith, Duros Pilot & Neimoidian Jedi
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 23, 2013, 04:51:44 AM
Next up are three figures that I have made for fellow yarder Kweh-Chan

Here is a Neimoidian Sith Lord

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9E3B8651-9686-4262-95EB-C160A7AC1162-2028-000000FDA53D66B3_zpscc95c405.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/10D0F97D-2AB3-44BE-B69E-5B627E4FECCF-2028-000000FDACB947EC_zps26a8b153.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/85730B65-F53A-41DF-8A2D-D7AE4CF806B9-2028-000000FDA073E7CC_zps9294964d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/78EA0839-990D-45E1-9C86-D8CA73DF097B-2028-000000FDD504AD4F_zpsd4b2578d.jpg)
Title: Re: NEW! Cade Skywalker, Neimoidian Sith, Duros Pilot & Neimoidian Jedi
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 23, 2013, 04:53:57 AM
The second Kweh-Chan figure is this Duros Rebel Pilot

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/34FBDE6A-185D-444E-AA5F-90F4C77679BD-2028-000000FDB5001DE4_zpsca93e697.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/01175334-0BAE-4D5D-980D-DC8D5192B4D3-2028-000000FDBD8CE37E_zps78ae5a79.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7E8481CA-62CD-4F2D-8B7F-F525042EE518-2028-000000FDC308671C_zps2c01c078.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/630E1DA1-D8EC-4FDB-BC24-7CF80E7B4C33-2028-000000FDDDF7ACF7_zpscf5aeb60.jpg)

Title: Re: NEW! Cade Skywalker, Neimoidian Sith, Duros Pilot & Neimoidian Jedi
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 23, 2013, 04:56:41 AM
And the last but not least is this Neimoidian Jedi Knight, I've already posted pics of him so I'll keep it short and sweet!!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/416B4EF1-0D91-410E-A97A-F9DBB9C22404-2028-000000FDE594E59E_zps678897e5.jpg)

And a final shot of all three...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/F641CCF1-B82A-4953-B3B3-7C722BED0CF7-2028-000000FDCD1C1398_zps9e767432.jpg)

Thanks for stopping by...

WB Out!!

Title: Re: NEW! Cade Skywalker, Neimoidian Sith, Duros Pilot & Neimoidian Jedi
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on September 23, 2013, 09:08:02 AM
great updates love them all
Title: Re: NEW! Cade Skywalker, Neimoidian Sith, Duros Pilot & Neimoidian Jedi
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on September 23, 2013, 05:04:17 PM
Very nice work on them all. I really like that animated x-wing pilot Luke and the Cade Skywalker! Very cool!
Title: Re: NEW! Cade Skywalker, Neimoidian Sith, Duros Pilot & Neimoidian Jedi
Post by: Tamer on September 24, 2013, 02:50:45 AM
Awesome work here Ray. I really like the Cade Skywalker. I am sure Kweh-Chan is thrilled too. Off to share.
Title: Re: NEW! Cade Skywalker, Neimoidian Sith, Duros Pilot & Neimoidian Jedi
Post by: ShamanLogRay on September 24, 2013, 08:50:05 AM
Very cool figures Ray! Even if I don't know anything about the animated series! Lol!
But what I really want know is when we get to see the CMC APC, you were planning on doing??  :)
Title: Re: Updated! New animated Jedi Luke, Dagobah Landing Luke and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 29, 2013, 07:09:28 AM
Well I've been busy today...

Ultimate Dagobah Training Luke

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2A8E844E-FBB7-4E81-B1FC-ACB391A5BA6F-10609-000003C7859908DF_zps78b6856d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5EE78228-FA2D-4314-92CE-7E2AC3C5491A-10609-000003C78D1580E9_zpsb265071d.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3FA40979-95DD-4503-BE58-EA20A696B3D2-10609-000003C797FCF0A7_zpsc6569703.jpg)
Title: Re: Updated! New animated Jedi Luke, Dagobah Landing Luke and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 29, 2013, 07:11:18 AM
Animated Jedi Luke

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/DF1BD917-EDF9-4BFC-8538-94910AD56B43-10609-000003C7D571032D_zps1ad6e300.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/F9B89654-5D87-453F-8813-BDB8C0308775-10609-000003C7CF3801A4_zps1b32e675.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B933A268-C4FA-4B4C-987F-8C4876D1E051-10609-000003C7C8B231ED_zps1024ca5c.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/5AD09AD8-AAD0-43C8-A727-FB129D1DCB89-10609-000003C7C2A7F0F5_zps306ac582.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/45C81B2B-F3DB-4035-96CC-24FE2D96013E-10609-000003C7BB79061C_zps9e750ac1.jpg)
Title: Re: Updated! New animated Jedi Luke, Dagobah Landing Luke and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 29, 2013, 07:15:10 AM
Here are two customs based on my younger cousins Matthew and William, both are huge Scfi fans :D

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/524C25F3-82C8-4293-9815-7C013D7EB18D-10609-000003C7F8C8A24B_zps82c94f62.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/366A9146-EEFE-45E3-B7DB-337EDB55033F-10609-000003C7F320124C_zps59983ef4.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/B6396AEE-51F7-441F-B633-7B78399791BC-10609-000003C7EE2A1F5A_zps11273bea.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/14BBC7BF-F26C-41FE-A154-92D78ED65D7C-10609-000003C7E7B1C47E_zpsd3b23a9f.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/EC45E14C-C05A-4BE4-BB8F-B8196EB68B38-10609-000003C7E21150F0_zps052c270e.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/94A3C69B-0D3A-4A48-A493-8FC20594162B-10609-000003C7DB751D3D_zps483461b0.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/BA8ED232-19BC-405A-9943-8014B8DFA675-10609-000003C7B332C944_zpsd4f481a8.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2DF85995-4CFE-4473-87FE-F8D5929BD423-10609-000003C7AA6E2DB9_zpsafc69666.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/78806FDF-68A8-4476-B058-F9764FD578C3-10609-000003C7A179CEC3_zpsf074adfa.jpg)
Title: Re: Updated! New animated Jedi Luke, Dagobah Landing Luke and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 29, 2013, 07:17:45 AM
Jedi Knight Jon Snow, now with Longclaw lightsaber

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7B43605E-F68D-4DE6-A543-67EC790021DF-10609-000003C809F50064_zps7872de86.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/FBA3787D-CCA5-485C-A69F-4582597DFB75-10609-000003C804DB13CA_zps1be7b6fa.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/48A821B0-C5A8-4B52-A32B-4F10B056EFC3-10609-000003C7FFA1B954_zpsb341f102.jpg)
Title: Re: Updated! New animated Jedi Luke, Dagobah Landing Luke and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 29, 2013, 07:19:54 AM
Animated Dagobah landing Luke Skywalker

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/A80414BE-0A91-4C99-8CB5-EA41E3C7730F-10609-000003C8262C2A94_zps5430159a.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/04BF0287-CB23-4569-8ABB-EEFFC12148D3-10609-000003C820C31C46_zpsc89ebd32.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6C94AAAE-1F24-484F-969B-809F37C89338-10609-000003C81B56A1EF_zps69617409.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ABFB966C-50CF-4E51-9408-145E38D330BF-10609-000003C8161ADB40_zps8f4735b1.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/FEF7401C-759B-4731-A640-D46CE5FDC980-10609-000003C8107ECF01_zps3a492b7d.jpg)

Title: Re: Updated! New animated Jedi Luke, Dagobah Landing Luke and more!
Post by: Tamer on September 29, 2013, 08:12:17 AM
Wow, you have been busy! I really like that regular style Dagobah Luke. Off to share.
Title: Re: Updated! New animated Jedi Luke, Dagobah Landing Luke and more!
Post by: wraithnine on September 29, 2013, 08:27:56 AM
Love the new animated OT  Ray!
Title: Re: Updated! New animated Jedi Luke, Dagobah Landing Luke and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on September 29, 2013, 08:48:16 AM
Hey Jay and Shawn! Thanks a lot guys!
Title: Re: Updated! New animated Jedi Luke, Dagobah Landing Luke and more!
Post by: rex smoke on September 29, 2013, 08:52:07 AM
Those look awesome! what do you use for the effects in your photos?
Title: Re: Updated! New animated Jedi Luke, Dagobah Landing Luke and more!
Post by: Tamer on September 30, 2013, 02:44:48 AM
Had to get that update on Jon Snow on the front page too. Nice saber work there Ray.
Title: Re: Updated! New animated Jedi Luke, Dagobah Landing Luke and more!
Post by: Sjefke on September 30, 2013, 06:38:45 PM
Did you sculpt the Long Claw lightsaber hilt's pommel yourself?  That's amazing detail.
Title: Re: Updated! New animated Jedi Luke, Dagobah Landing Luke and more!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 01, 2013, 09:51:40 AM
That Dagobah Luke is pretty cool (awesome paint apps). But I don't know if it is in the realm of Ultimate. It would have to be fully articulate and have a lot of accessories. I really enjoy all of your animated Luke's.
Title: Re: Updated! New animated Jedi Luke, Dagobah Landing Luke and more!
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on October 01, 2013, 08:08:45 PM
I'm really liking the animated style figures you have been making lately. Good job!
Title: Re: Updated! New animated Jedi Luke, Dagobah Landing Luke and more!
Post by: Tamer on October 02, 2013, 02:43:01 AM
I had to get that animated Dagobah Luke shared too. I really enjoyed your last update Ray. It was really TESBey!
Title: Re: Vacation Customs Mythos Obi Wan Kenobi and BARC and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 17, 2013, 08:32:13 PM
Hello gang!

I'm on vacation at the moment and that means customising time! First up is a Mythos inspired Obi Wan Kenobi that I am working on, along with his post Episode III BARC

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/FAA20B68-F75C-40A1-936B-66545435DF41-7828-000004C549AC8C06_zpsb6b0aa33.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/80231C79-8C0B-407C-938F-A30CC0AC7848-7828-000004C55C8C5C51_zps843ce5fb.jpg)
Title: Re: Vacation Customs Mythos Obi Wan Kenobi and BARC and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 17, 2013, 08:33:34 PM
Anakin Skywalker, General of the Clone Wars

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/68F959AF-400D-4BA2-A525-CF2B19B67E2A-2149-0000009B73D80BAA_zpsa840c20f.jpg)
Title: Re: Vacation Customs Mythos Obi Wan Kenobi and BARC and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 17, 2013, 08:37:02 PM
Cobra Saboteur - Firefly

 (http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7B7D26E2-1E57-43DA-A316-4F6DC69C3C3A-2149-0000009BDF7B16E7_zps60ac4d46.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/03A8C795-E17E-4BC5-9D6F-BB0FF5501A6F-2149-0000009BF731F673_zpsce0fb8ed.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/695445EB-DEA3-4871-98F1-80880C069F86-2149-0000009C02E60A75_zps34a4b2ba.jpg)

I can't find any new Joes here in the UK so I decided to make my own! The lighting in my holiday cottage isn't the best, but you get an idea of how this guy is coming on! Web gear is one of Clint's brilliant casts!
Title: Re: Vacation Customs Mythos Obi Wan Kenobi and BARC and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 17, 2013, 08:40:56 PM
I tried this one for fun - it is a total repaint of the new Mission Series Jango. Hate the limited POA, but like the overall stance of this figure. The factory paint job was super cheap though, I think that I've improved it a little...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/4A78AE55-E5F3-4C77-AAE6-8B8976C61A68-2149-0000009C10B75207_zps6977c0d9.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/E9847E16-29E4-4EBC-B216-BCFF99824CE5-2149-0000009C6E3DD8FC_zps5480a1e1.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/85CCA6CB-3F14-4973-BB61-AFF10A127B39-2149-0000009C7598D958_zpsf4b5e9a7.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/826FF07E-C782-44C9-AAB2-EE961C4976EA-2149-0000009C7CC4BDED_zps709a320c.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/54322CBF-2BBD-4DD7-AEA9-CD512547BD1C-2149-0000009C83A11E26_zps322473ac.jpg)

Title: Re: Vacation Customs Mythos Obi Wan Kenobi and BARC and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 17, 2013, 08:46:01 PM
And here's one for anyone who happens to be a fan of the TV show "Justified" this is the main character Deputy US Marshal Raylan Givens - recruited into the ranks of the Joes ????

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/AA6EB0D1-3CE3-4B2D-9492-DDCC40DDD004-2149-0000009D65418648_zps47cbda6b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2A1AA9D0-012A-4F1C-AAF5-68A52DE337B7-2149-0000009D20A72A22_zps6d8d3b28.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/CEEA36C2-F1B2-4050-A3BA-63AE8F0F953C-2149-0000009D180A9F4B_zpsddeb7489.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3F3A428D-31A1-4E7A-A10A-1751FADE8631-2149-0000009D0FDBCDF8_zpsf2b2f82c.jpg)

I love this show, and it was great fun to piece this custom together - I'm going to have to do a Cobra Boyd Croder as well!!
Title: Re: Vacation Customs Mythos Obi Wan Kenobi and BARC and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 18, 2013, 12:16:55 PM
Here are a couple more pics of my Firefly with some better lighting

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/73B39FC6-860A-465F-B043-562435751248-4691-0000015CBA4D4E44_zpsa694ec63.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3B8669A2-48C5-4EB9-AC65-A4C185A57693-4691-0000015CD94B6723_zps2bd4550c.jpg)
Title: Re: Vacation Customs Mythos Obi Wan Kenobi and BARC and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 18, 2013, 12:21:21 PM
And here is my final holiday custom, Ygritte from Game of Thrones as a Star Wars crossover

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7F155DDF-E44F-4195-B88D-B66EE4382902-4691-0000015D3417B13D_zpsabd32837.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/C3AEC957-0933-42DC-9EE1-F256414C53D4-4691-0000015D2E2941D2_zps3fc13146.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/016DFCCE-5266-4581-B045-58E511FC5512-4691-0000015D273B706D_zpsae1ee5a3.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/964A1C39-DA5A-4585-91A2-8C075BC04500-4691-0000015D0F75448A_zpsa9fc8d7e.jpg)
Title: Re: Vacation Customs Mythos Obi Wan Kenobi and BARC and more!
Post by: hemble on October 18, 2013, 08:19:29 PM
Great looking figures mate but the Mytho Obi Wan is stunning.

Ron
Title: Re: Vacation Customs Mythos Obi Wan Kenobi and BARC and more!
Post by: Tamer on October 23, 2013, 08:13:15 AM
I just love cross-overs. Yrgritte looks great. Off to share.
Title: Re: Vacation Customs Mythos Obi Wan Kenobi and BARC and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on October 23, 2013, 09:06:34 AM
Thanks for the FP Shawn! I'm planning on doing the Lannisters as well at some point! Here are a few better pics that I took at home...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3CFD5765-EB91-4FA0-9384-9482E73FB7E0-3710-000001960B24B0CA_zpsca78f8ea.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7BBE2EE7-4F0E-4898-B0EB-B97F7A765416-3710-0000019604F398BE_zps9aeee466.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/70BA35CA-3B1A-43E9-9E39-1204EE79393E-3710-00000195FE097C8F_zps62ca6e9b.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/51E0ACC7-5CB0-46D6-AE0E-4AFC7E07E2DE-3710-00000195F0C80FA9_zps58380795.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/BC6240F8-A913-450D-888E-91DC117A6174-3710-00000195F722B4F3_zps1560ea25.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/973BFF5F-21C6-47C5-9B51-B0B43C33E625-3710-00000195E8E225FD_zps4c3d8658.jpg)

Cheers as always

WB Out!!
Title: Re: Vacation Customs Mythos Obi Wan Kenobi and BARC and more!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on October 23, 2013, 09:16:17 AM
Ray unbelievable!!! Now that's The right kind of quality time spent on vacation The whole update is awesome but I'm really loving that Obi-Wan Kenobi beautiful work once again my friend .... All the best   Art
Title: Re: Vacation Customs Mythos Obi Wan Kenobi and BARC and more!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on October 26, 2013, 05:55:36 PM
looka like a enjoyable and productive vacation great work
Title: Re: Vacation Customs Mythos Obi Wan Kenobi and BARC and more!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 29, 2013, 08:07:29 PM
Trying to catch up here Ray, so many awesome figures since I last checked in. I have commented on fb but wanted to say here how much I have enjoyed your work the last few months.
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update ????
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 01, 2014, 11:52:53 AM
Coming VERY soon to a thread near you! :-)
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update ????
Post by: Tamer on March 01, 2014, 12:31:23 PM
Coming VERY soon to a thread near you! :-)

Glad to hear it. I have been following your exploits on FB a bit, but know you haven't stopped at all.
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Pg77
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 01, 2014, 02:10:00 PM
Well it has been a while since I last posted and I've been quite busy!

Let's kick off with a few WIPs

1.) Toy Island / Marvel / Angel Forge classic Robocop

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Robo1_zpsaaa9d029.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Robo1_zpsaaa9d029.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/robo2_zps089424f3.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/robo2_zps089424f3.jpg.html)

2.) Scott and Stonebridge from Strike Back

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/SB1_zps84ead6f2.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/SB1_zps84ead6f2.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/SB3_zpsbc29a775.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/SB3_zpsbc29a775.jpg.html)

3.) Darth Caedus

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Cad1_zpsa220f566.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Cad1_zpsa220f566.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/cad2_zps836acedb.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/cad2_zps836acedb.jpg.html)


Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 01, 2014, 02:23:00 PM
Next WIPs include

4.) Jedi Master Kyle Katarn with GI Joe articulation

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/WIPKyle_zpse92d1630.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/WIPKyle_zpse92d1630.jpg.html)

5.) Aliens Colonial Marine

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Marine1_zpsf58b934b.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Marine1_zpsf58b934b.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Marine2_zps4d39e4ec.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Marine2_zps4d39e4ec.jpg.html)

6.) Animated style Luke in Stormtrooper outfit

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/LukeStorm1_zpse7eea443.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/LukeStorm1_zpse7eea443.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/LukeStorm2_zps4f51968e.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/LukeStorm2_zps4f51968e.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on March 01, 2014, 03:27:23 PM
Wow!!!  Love what you got there!  Welcome back.
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: nickeltcd on March 01, 2014, 06:08:39 PM
i really love the Aliens Colonial Marine. Can't wait for the final. I really love the card back!
The other WIP are smooth. great ideas.
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 02, 2014, 12:00:46 AM
Thanks JM and Nickel it is good to be back!

Here is a completed Female TIE Pilot I made for my friend Josh in the States...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/FemTie1_zps989e3ef3.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/FemTie1_zps989e3ef3.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/FemTie2_zps0701d56a.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/FemTie2_zps0701d56a.jpg.html)

She is, of course, inspired by Remco's awesome female AT-AT Driver that Tamer now owns!
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 02, 2014, 12:04:47 AM
Next up are a few "Hashow" 12" bashes. For these I sought to upgrade some Hasbro 1/6 figures by adding new bodies, Sideshow heads, altering the fit of Hasbro costumes and adding Hot Toys parts as well...it works out a lot cheaper than buying straight Sideshow figures!!

First up? TPM Obi Wan Kenobi

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Obi2_zps14d7c024.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Obi2_zps14d7c024.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Obi1_zps1df7deef.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Obi1_zps1df7deef.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 02, 2014, 12:07:38 AM
Next up is my Hashow Darth Maul - although I must add that now he is wearing Sideshow boots rather than the chunky Hasbro ones in these shots...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Maul2_zpsacda0ee1.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Maul2_zpsacda0ee1.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Maul1_zps6b4e8458.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Maul1_zps6b4e8458.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 02, 2014, 12:12:37 AM
This is my Hashow Hoth Luke - it's a heavily tailored Hasbro costume, super arty body, dragon gloved hands,  Sideshow head and boots, Hot Toys belt and Blaster and Medicom Lightsaber!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/HothLuke2_zpsbee4ee0e.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/HothLuke2_zpsbee4ee0e.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/HothLuke1_zps0ccdfe39.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/HothLuke1_zps0ccdfe39.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/HashowHoth4_zps0c3eef0a.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/HashowHoth4_zps0c3eef0a.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Hashowhoth2_zpsa87648b2.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Hashowhoth2_zpsa87648b2.jpg.html)

And what's under that hat?

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Lukechopped_zpsecec8449.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Lukechopped_zpsecec8449.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 02, 2014, 12:16:17 AM
Death Star Escape Luke Skywalker (he now has a comlink on the belt!)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ANHLuke2_zpsbb18d544.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/ANHLuke2_zpsbb18d544.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ANHLuke1_zpsf6da2aae.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/ANHLuke1_zpsf6da2aae.jpg.html)

Still thinking of a way to improve the boots
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 02, 2014, 12:18:28 AM
Clone Wars Anakin Skywalker

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ClonesAnakin_zps2196cfd9.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/ClonesAnakin_zps2196cfd9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 02, 2014, 12:21:26 AM
ANH Hashow Han Solo WIP - mix of SS, Dragon, Hasbro and Custom parts! Including a reworked Hasbro DL-44 Pistol

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/HashowHan_zpse3b7c0a6.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/HashowHan_zpse3b7c0a6.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/HanBlaster_zps4f618a76.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/HanBlaster_zps4f618a76.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 02, 2014, 05:56:00 AM
Finished Jaina Solo - with improved marvel arms

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Jaina1_zps1a6028d0.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Jaina1_zps1a6028d0.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Jaina2_zps5313e962.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Jaina2_zps5313e962.jpg.html)

Mara Jade head swap

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Mara_zpsf96365ea.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Mara_zpsf96365ea.jpg.html)

Carded Grand Master Luke Skywalker

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/GMLuke2_zpsdcbd404f.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/GMLuke2_zpsdcbd404f.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/GMLuke1_zps11f68265.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/GMLuke1_zps11f68265.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/GMLuke3_zpsea2aad7a.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/GMLuke3_zpsea2aad7a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 02, 2014, 06:27:14 AM
A second Grand Master Luke and an animated ROTJ Luke that I made for a friend...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/gmlog3_zpsf65518b9.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/gmlog3_zpsf65518b9.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/gmlog1_zps008c0073.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/gmlog1_zps008c0073.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/gmlog2_zps0c6dda83.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/gmlog2_zps0c6dda83.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/amijedi2_zps158fa5b7.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/amijedi2_zps158fa5b7.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/amijedi1_zpsba7630e9.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/amijedi1_zpsba7630e9.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/TwoLukes_zps606d69b7.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/TwoLukes_zps606d69b7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Tamer on March 02, 2014, 06:34:03 AM
Wow, you sure haven't been idle. So far my favorites are that Hoth Luke and that Female TIE Pilot. Very cool. Off to share.
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 02, 2014, 07:17:53 AM
Hey Tamer !

Thanks for the treble front page! Over my three threads I've uploaded over 100 photos

First up is my vintage custom ROTS Obi Wan!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/ROTSobiwan_zpsee034f10.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/ROTSobiwan_zpsee034f10.jpg.html)

Next is my kitbashed budget HT Bespin Luke, cheaper than buying in store!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/HTLuke2_zps789466a2.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/HTLuke2_zps789466a2.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/HTLuke1_zps3cd7cfaf.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/HTLuke1_zps3cd7cfaf.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 02, 2014, 07:22:23 AM
Carded Raylan Givens from "Justified"

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Raylan_zps3437ff39.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Raylan_zps3437ff39.jpg.html)

And finally....my vintage / POTF2 hybrid Bespin Han on a custom card

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/HybridHan_zpsf25a7a94.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/HybridHan_zpsf25a7a94.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on March 02, 2014, 08:36:55 AM
Hey man, excellent stuff as always! What head is that on the Mara Jade? It looks phenomenally better! I think I need to invest in some of those heads!
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 02, 2014, 09:03:16 AM
hey AFE!

That's the Black Widow Inferno Cannon head on the Mara Jade :D
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: darthcrassus on March 02, 2014, 10:51:47 AM
Hey man, excellent stuff as always! What head is that on the Mara Jade? It looks phenomenally better! I think I need to invest in some of those heads!

One thing you might want to try it taking the hair off that head and putting it on Mara's head. I did that and it takes a bit of carving to get the fit right but it works.
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 02, 2014, 11:06:51 AM
Sounds like a good idea buddy :)

Sadly however I have a second one of the same BW head to make into an older Jedi robed Mara so it's a no go for me!
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: JediMerc on March 04, 2014, 06:22:22 PM
Great updates WB!   You've been busy, especially with those Sideshow-style figures.  Nice work on the Bespin Luke...we're you able to pick up those pieces through eBay or somewhere local? 

The updated GM Luke is nice and the card back looks great.  The animated versions are particularly nice.  The stormtrooper Luke makes great use of the TCW clone body...almost didn't notice until I did a double-take!
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Tamer on March 05, 2014, 03:51:37 AM
Wow, over 100 new images! That is something. I am trying to sort more of this out too. Really like the looks of your kit bashed hot toys Luke. Would love to know the recipe here. I think you might be onto something here with the cheaper creations too. With some of these originals going for hundreds of dollars I think you are making some of these better than the original. Off to share.
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Clonehead on March 05, 2014, 06:03:39 AM
Wb, I don't know where to start other than to say that bespin Luke is just a thing of beauty!
Love em all but for me, he is a jaw dropper.
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on March 05, 2014, 07:30:51 AM
Man you have been very busy as of late !! Between the awesome room of yours and this unbelievable Bespin Luke  just amazing !!!    Art
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Tamer on March 06, 2014, 03:33:25 AM
I would love to hear you tell us the recipe of that Bespin Luke.
Title: Re: The return of Wookieballs! Massive update from Page 78!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 06, 2014, 07:59:04 AM
Wowzers Ray! Amazing work on all of these projects! I am blown away by that Hot Toys Bespin Luke! Oh man I need one!
Title: Re: Mythos Obi-Wan with speeder, Neo Kenner Han and Luke and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 21, 2014, 07:57:48 AM
Hey guys thanks for the kind words! Here are a Bespin Luke and ANH with colour schemes based on the Kenner original figures...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/68083DDD-1483-4324-B314-97709720F43E_zpsmcdzztds.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/68083DDD-1483-4324-B314-97709720F43E_zpsmcdzztds.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/F74478CB-059C-4970-995E-1505EE8394C0_zpsleepcahw.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/F74478CB-059C-4970-995E-1505EE8394C0_zpsleepcahw.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/121B93D6-1C53-4202-9232-CA15B42F35B0_zps1unrgojc.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/121B93D6-1C53-4202-9232-CA15B42F35B0_zps1unrgojc.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/FF77F8C5-C70F-4236-9A0D-82CFA7782EA7_zpsuh9uond3.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/FF77F8C5-C70F-4236-9A0D-82CFA7782EA7_zpsuh9uond3.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/43C05736-E65B-42C1-8CE7-55BD2140FCCD_zpspnlolbca.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/43C05736-E65B-42C1-8CE7-55BD2140FCCD_zpspnlolbca.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Mythos Obi-Wan with speeder, Neo Kenner Han and Luke and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 21, 2014, 08:02:40 AM
In the UK we had Action Force, rather than GI Joe. Here is my first custom from my new line...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/2FC1FF85-066D-41B1-B7A7-FB5AB069ADC0_zpsbbbijobr.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/2FC1FF85-066D-41B1-B7A7-FB5AB069ADC0_zpsbbbijobr.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/379B46D6-D578-43B7-8153-6DCAC4E2751E_zpsxezdoke9.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/379B46D6-D578-43B7-8153-6DCAC4E2751E_zpsxezdoke9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Mythos Obi-Wan with speeder, Neo Kenner Han and Luke and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 21, 2014, 08:06:39 AM
Jaina Solo in X-Wing Flight Gear

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/7B0B4BCE-7EA3-4B39-ACC8-964AFAB19BDA_zpsmhdf8bnm.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/7B0B4BCE-7EA3-4B39-ACC8-964AFAB19BDA_zpsmhdf8bnm.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/CCEA777A-9281-4555-97FD-C881A5FD639B_zpsmvzf74b4.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/CCEA777A-9281-4555-97FD-C881A5FD639B_zpsmvzf74b4.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6D52FADF-2F7A-4A58-AC29-5FFA2CB8B15F_zps2g4jzn4m.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/6D52FADF-2F7A-4A58-AC29-5FFA2CB8B15F_zps2g4jzn4m.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Mythos Obi-Wan with speeder, Neo Kenner Han and Luke and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 21, 2014, 08:09:32 AM
And after months in the making! Finally here is my Mythos Obi-Wan Kenobi and BARC

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/38508635-D56F-4A05-B85F-5B617EA8B6CE_zpslo2dynvc.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/38508635-D56F-4A05-B85F-5B617EA8B6CE_zpslo2dynvc.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/08B32A24-24E8-48E7-8BDE-5A47360B369C_zpsuuqsdzpq.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/08B32A24-24E8-48E7-8BDE-5A47360B369C_zpsuuqsdzpq.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/65BE4FEE-9C60-4AA9-A14C-CAAF3267F006_zpskrdvel5s.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/65BE4FEE-9C60-4AA9-A14C-CAAF3267F006_zpskrdvel5s.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/75E0CC66-3750-4FDF-B525-063BE2C3200E_zps7xceg7iq.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/75E0CC66-3750-4FDF-B525-063BE2C3200E_zps7xceg7iq.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/AF9185F4-190B-48F4-9A09-8CF4B92D300C_zpscmpaxfrb.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/AF9185F4-190B-48F4-9A09-8CF4B92D300C_zpscmpaxfrb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Mythos Obi-Wan with speeder, Neo Kenner Han and Luke and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 21, 2014, 08:28:12 AM
Oh and by the way - that Bespin Luke carded custom is up for grabs as a prize! All you have to do is find the relevant status on my FB Page and 'like' it to enter!!
Title: Re: Mythos Obi-Wan with speeder, Neo Kenner Han and Luke and more!
Post by: Tamer on March 22, 2014, 07:50:55 AM
Wow, that is awesome. My comments are on the front page.
Title: Re: Mythos Obi-Wan with speeder, Neo Kenner Han and Luke and more!
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on March 22, 2014, 09:11:52 AM
 Ray!! really like the speeder  it goes very well ...once again outstanding work !!  Art
Title: Re: Mythos Obi-Wan with speeder, Neo Kenner Han and Luke and more!
Post by: JediMerc on March 22, 2014, 05:19:03 PM
Great work as always!  The Mythos version is one of my favorites of old(er) Obi Wan and you've done it justice.  The BARC is nice addition and that weathering job turned out nicely.
Title: Re: Mythos Obi-Wan with speeder, Neo Kenner Han and Luke and more!
Post by: spudafett on March 22, 2014, 07:24:20 PM
I love the BARC speeder adition.  Although it's not part of the Mythos statue it makes PERFECT sense.  If I had a barc speeder to paint up for my rendition I probably would have!  I like how the elements of the pack all fit onto the speeder in some way! 
Title: Re: Mythos Obi-Wan with speeder, Neo Kenner Han and Luke and more!
Post by: Mr. Black on March 23, 2014, 01:47:24 PM
Wow, I missed quite a few awesome updates, Ray. First of, thanks for the props, love your take on the female TIE pilot.

Those animated Luke figures are very nice. I really like the fact you used a POTF Luke ST helmet for that one  :)

Mara Jade and Jaina look great as well. Did you sculpt that undone jumpsuit of hers? Looks really nice.

Hat's off  as well for those SS/HT style figures.

The speeder for your excellent Mythos Obi-Wan is a perfect addition and like Spudafett said, a very logical choice. Love the display base as well.

And being an owner of a WB custom carded vintage Boba Fett figure, I know those carded figures are pure craftsmanship.

Great work, again, bud!!
Title: Re: Mythos Obi-Wan with speeder, Neo Kenner Han and Luke and more!
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 23, 2014, 03:58:15 PM
Hey there Shawn, Remco, Spuda, Art and Merc!

Thank you all for your very kind words - it's always really nice to get positive feedback from your peers - even more so when they are customisers that you hold in high regard yourself!

My Obi Wan and BARC surprised me - it seems to photograph nicely which always helps! Spuda I love your Mythos Obi as well, I just thought I'd help the poor old bugger out with an old ride!

Thanks again, hope to share more with you soon!
Title: Re: Carded Darth Caedus and Ben Skywalker
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 23, 2014, 04:16:22 PM
Darth Caedus

My friend Logan (of Star Wars Custom Cardbacks) designed the card, and I printed, punched and finished it!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/67152CF1-5C83-4E30-AB6C-2400101A7DBA_zpsfijogq4a.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/67152CF1-5C83-4E30-AB6C-2400101A7DBA_zpsfijogq4a.jpg.html)

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(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/6A1B7B12-A9E2-4CDE-A461-FA1B73CCC7CF_zps7uzidwka.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/6A1B7B12-A9E2-4CDE-A461-FA1B73CCC7CF_zps7uzidwka.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/39A3F0FC-713B-46B4-8BE1-5D669EEE5280_zpsujvqg4ac.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/39A3F0FC-713B-46B4-8BE1-5D669EEE5280_zpsujvqg4ac.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Carded Darth Caedus and Ben Skywalker
Post by: Wookie-Balls on March 23, 2014, 04:20:53 PM
And my updated version of Ben Skywalker...

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9B768170-F90F-4BD2-B4A7-54ED9BA792B4_zpsfwz2pwz4.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/9B768170-F90F-4BD2-B4A7-54ED9BA792B4_zpsfwz2pwz4.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/9021E22A-CADA-4543-A64A-0F6039EB5617_zpsqtolkd16.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/9021E22A-CADA-4543-A64A-0F6039EB5617_zpsqtolkd16.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/A5D51BD6-B632-43D2-B0C2-1BC599EAA064_zpskrqa03yj.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/A5D51BD6-B632-43D2-B0C2-1BC599EAA064_zpskrqa03yj.jpg.html)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0FF27B7F-9773-4C19-93ED-80DAB0013F7C_zpszq5huffy.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/0FF27B7F-9773-4C19-93ED-80DAB0013F7C_zpszq5huffy.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Carded Darth Caedus and Ben Skywalker
Post by: Tamer on March 24, 2014, 02:33:21 AM
Ray these look fantastic. Trying not to get too irritated with Lucasfilm when I see things like this. Off to share.

Man, always love the custom cards you come up with too.
Title: Re: Upgraded Hasbro 1:6 Han Solo and Luke X-Wing pilot
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 18, 2014, 06:22:55 AM
Here is my custom Hashow ANH Han Solo...

Head - custom cast of Sideshow Han painted by my buddy Gaz
Body and boots - Dragon
Costume - Hasbro
Gun belt and hands - Sideshow
Blaster - custom Hasbro mod

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8E051758-F5E6-4991-AFBF-75F832AC97B0_zpsy9oh7aya.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/8E051758-F5E6-4991-AFBF-75F832AC97B0_zpsy9oh7aya.jpg.html)


(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/3BDC0602-95E3-4536-B697-41AC5FF7AF40_zpsvxzwmybs.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/3BDC0602-95E3-4536-B697-41AC5FF7AF40_zpsvxzwmybs.jpg.html)


(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-04/EA453983-481F-4B57-9C56-23FD2CE2D1B6_zpsuws0z1fa.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-04/EA453983-481F-4B57-9C56-23FD2CE2D1B6_zpsuws0z1fa.jpg.html)


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(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/EB4FA326-ABA5-4CDC-ACEB-A4772073E89A_zps0l7a7ce2.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/EB4FA326-ABA5-4CDC-ACEB-A4772073E89A_zps0l7a7ce2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Upgraded Hasbro 1:6 Han Solo and Luke X-Wing pilot
Post by: Wookie-Balls on April 18, 2014, 06:29:13 AM
And here's my Hashow X-Wing Luke

Head - custom cast of Sideshow Bespin Luke
Costume - Hasbro
Gloves - Medicom
Saber - Sideshow
Boots - Dragon
Helmet - Tomy

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-04/600DECAE-6796-405D-ABD9-D605CF3B1627_zpstepaf2o4.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-04/600DECAE-6796-405D-ABD9-D605CF3B1627_zpstepaf2o4.jpg.html)


(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/C629729D-B664-4A8D-8B28-A21BDF8B787B_zpsqpfy4uf3.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/C629729D-B664-4A8D-8B28-A21BDF8B787B_zpsqpfy4uf3.jpg.html)


(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/727230C0-5F5C-41A8-BC30-41E05F297789_zpsh0x0sm3m.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/727230C0-5F5C-41A8-BC30-41E05F297789_zpsh0x0sm3m.jpg.html)


(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-04/E554B558-9A03-4680-9787-3F66377C6FA4_zpshymu3dik.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-04/E554B558-9A03-4680-9787-3F66377C6FA4_zpshymu3dik.jpg.html)


(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/8660B85D-70C1-49B2-8B0A-AD7B03673498_zpsplho8mxk.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/8660B85D-70C1-49B2-8B0A-AD7B03673498_zpsplho8mxk.jpg.html)


(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/309BDB3C-6E52-4176-8695-58E4F7F48DFA_zpszy7ackyu.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/309BDB3C-6E52-4176-8695-58E4F7F48DFA_zpszy7ackyu.jpg.html)


(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/red5_album/0E34C19C-BB06-4085-A41B-B35344E9D009_zps0qzf2ruh.jpg) (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/red5_album/media/0E34C19C-BB06-4085-A41B-B35344E9D009_zps0qzf2ruh.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Upgraded Hasbro 1:6 Han Solo and Luke X-Wing pilot
Post by: Tamer on April 20, 2014, 04:32:12 AM
They look fantastic. And what fun to put these together like this and probably way cheaper too?

Off to share on the front page.
Title: Re: Upgraded Hasbro 1:6 Han Solo and Luke X-Wing pilot
Post by: wraithnine on April 21, 2014, 01:15:27 AM
superb! mate just superb.
Title: Re: Upgraded Hasbro 1:6 Han Solo and Luke X-Wing pilot
Post by: Tamer on April 23, 2014, 02:07:49 PM
Oh no, what in the world happened here?

I am guessing I missed the comments that caused WB to delete all of his pics! Talk about bringing a tear to the ole Tamer's eye!

You know what, I think that I've shared enough with the folks on this page.

I sure don't know what happened, but please do not let one person's comments keep you from sharing here. We really enjoy your work!