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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Figures => Topic started by: krztfr on January 16, 2012, 06:15:26 PM
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My first Star Wars custom....an upgraged Swoop Biker from SOTE I'm running into two problems I figure I would ask you guys...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6711492849_40e7b9a360.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6711492849/)
android 244 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6711492849/) by christopher242006 (http://www.flickr.com/people/57753623@N08/), on Flickr (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6711488159_460f07d559.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6711488159/)
android 239 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6711488159/) by christopher242006 (http://www.flickr.com/people/57753623@N08/), on Flickr
the helmet is still alittle too small to fully go over the Trooper head but looks good on the Gi joe head however gi joe head is too small for the tropper balljoint...How would I fix that?(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6711486325_e549e5fb5f.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6711486325/)
android 240 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6711486325/) by christopher242006 (http://www.flickr.com/people/57753623@N08/), on Flickr (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6711485037_296a6d0f85.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6711485037/)
android 241 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6711485037/) by christopher242006 (http://www.flickr.com/people/57753623@N08/), on Flickr Also has alittle gap between upper and lower torsoe...how would I fix that (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6711494313_b884c484cc.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6711494313/)
android 245 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6711494313/) by christopher242006 (http://www.flickr.com/people/57753623@N08/), on Flickr
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Hey Krztfr, firstly let me just say this is an excellent project and not the easiest undertaking by any means. You've got a great start on it! I always loved that swoop trooper and his swoop, tho the neck joint on mine eventually became loose :(
As for fixing your helmet sizing issues, your first option would be to dremel the helmet deeper to accommodate the head. Or you could sand the head down and repaint it. Another option would be to go with your Joe head, cut a small, thin plastic rectangle about a 3rd of a centimeter, and wrap it inside the opening of the head. Glue it horizontally wrapping it into the "bell" of the head. This way it'll act as a buffer to make the space to receive the neck tighter. I use that trick all the time, works great :)
Another option still would be to find a better fitting head if you have enough heads to look through. The 2 heads you have are nice because they sport the balaclava that probably the swooper would wear under his helmet, as most stormies do.
And if you don't want the helmet to come off, you could cut the stormtrooper head down (probably lop off a bit of the crown of the head, sand it) and glue it into the Swoop helmet and use another un-helmeted head when you want him to take off the helmet. Thus having two heads. I use this trick too.
Hope that helps!
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Thanx Actionfigempire I thought about the "cheat" and making two seperate heads one helmeted and one nonhelmet but I really want to try to make helmet usuable as much as possible....
action shots(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6711489779_0f1e8c146c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6711489779/)
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Good work there mate! My next Shadows Of the Empire update is also a Swoop and rider (I'm going for a more 'Bandit' look rather than a trooper though!
Love what you're doing so far! have you taken the (rubbish) rocket launcher of the swoop to replace it with something else? I've used a pair og Joe backpacks as saddle bas on mine!
Really good to see another "Shadows" customizer on here ;D
All the best,
Ray
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WOW excellent project! I'm so glad someone else is doing torso swaps with joes.
What torso are you using for the lower half? It's probably not fitting very flush into the chest joint, and is why your getting that gap. I would suggest looking for other suitable lower torsos.
One I have tried using in the past for the storm trooper chest is the lower half of a Rise of Cobra Viper.
imho the figure looks good, but the lower torso you've used looks a little long for the figure, making him kind of lanky and tall... but, it might be the best fitting joint that you'll find for that chest half.
as for the head, that is super simple.
I think AFE was a bit confused, thinking that the ball was too small for the joe head... where your problem is actually the opposite.
The socket of the GI-JOE heads are all uniform, and much smaller than most star wars ball joints.
How good are you with a dremel? (I'm assuming pretty good since you hollowed out that swoop rider helmet!)
What you'll need to do is take your dremel and carefully hollow out the ball socket on the gi-joe head until it fits over the ball joint of the star wars neck. Make sense?
can't wait to see this project completed. Great job!
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What you'll need to do is take your dremel and carefully hollow out the ball socket on the gi-joe head until it fits over the ball joint of the star wars neck. Make sense?
can't wait to see this project completed. Great job!
what the dremel master said! :)
and don't forget you can use hot glue or sticky tak to fill the new hole you drill in the head if you make it a little too big.
I use sticky tak and it helps make the joint tight but keeps full motion, plus no burned fingers.
and there's also a bit that Dremel Co. makes that is the exact same size as the GIJOE ball, so you can easily do the opposite of what you're trying to do, like drill out heads to fit the JOE size socket.
Looking great! can't wait to see it finished. This was one of my favorite figures back in the day, and also one of my first customs (luke skywalker head on the Swoop body)
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Thanks for the encouragement guys...
WB: I can't wait to see yours I'm diffinately stealing your ideas on Dash and Luke...
Spuda: I actually used your videos to start this project so in a way you inspired me to start....As for the dremel that helmet is this first and only time I hollowed anything out I just made sure to take it slow and check often however I don't feel comfortable hollowing it any more than that, but I figured I would have to hollow the gijoe head out also. As for the body yea its the only one closest I could find and I thought the same "tall and lanky" thanks for the tips.
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New lower torso however I can't keep it standing up straight it wants to be at an angle, alittle work one Helmet before battery died on dremel its alittle better
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Made this tonight to add to my Shadow of the Empire theme.....I told you WB I would steal your recipes...(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6723841143_92ffabdc1b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6723841143/)
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New lower torso however I can't keep it standing up straight it wants to be at an angle, alittle work one Helmet before battery died on dremel its alittle better
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6723376469_ce097a22f5.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6723376469/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6723375193_918dc3898c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6723375193/)
That is exactly the torso I was picturing! Spot on. It doesn't look nearly as lanky and tall now. Idk about fixing the leaning issues though, That might be an issue with how it is fitting together. I took my sander and sanded down the lower half on one of mine to get a more loose fitting joint and allow the movement to be a little better...
I'm glad that my tutorials helped you out!
WOW, that helmet hollowing out was your first attempt! That's impressive! I botched the first one I ever did!
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Hi again!
Some great work you've got going in here! I used the Gree forearms as I made my Luke from leftovers! The original clone arms were on a Jedi figure that I had made earlier!
Looking at it now though I do prefer the Gree hands on the Luke!
BTW I'm flattered that you've used the same recipe, and I can't wait to see more of your work!
Cheers again,
Ray
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My only problem is painting...my brush work isnt that great. Any tips before I begin would be great
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Go slow with your paintwork. Don't rush it. Try not to touch the figure too soon after painting it, that's always my mistake. I try to rush it, start painting the next layer or color before the first application is dry and wind up covering it in fingerprints!
Make sure you are using Acrylic paint and NOT enamels. Enamel paints are ok for plastic models, but will not cure correctly on action figures.
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Good tips Spuda! Yes model paints like Testor's are known to have a "never dry" effect on the plastics Hasbro uses. They can remain tacky or even sticky, and are instantly full of finger prints. Acrylics are the way to go. Get some good versatile brushes. Use the finer tipped brushes with soft bristles for detailing, use large brush heads for general coating or large flat surfaces like on vehicles. I highly highly recommend using Citadel Paints. They're water based acrylics, very forgiving and come in the most unique colors. They do amazing metallic pigments too. They're what I prefer. One of their jars gets me through about 20-30 figures and some small vehicles or dioramas.
Another great thing to remember is addition and reduction work.
Addition= apply paint in coats/colors. i.e. your figure has a black jump suit, so you start by painting all the jump suit surfaces black. It doesn't matter if you get some black on other parts like his armor because those are going to be silver. After the black has dried you go in and add the silver to his armor pieces: chest, shoulders, knees, etc. Then it's time for
Subtraction= so you got some silver on the jump suit areas. No big deal. You take your finest (smallest head) detail brush, and subtract the silver out with some black. This is known as the "touch up" phase of your paint applications. Addition and subtraction work great for detailed figures or vehicles. It's a technique used by most model makers and table top gamers. From my Warhammer days we used to paint figures in batches. Start by priming them all black. Then painting the armor pieces red. Then the do the trim in blue. Etc. Etc. Until each piece is finished.
With Citadel paints you can even pop your figure appart, paint each piece individually to get a very meticulous and even paint job. Then boil the pieces (see Spuda's tutorial on the Boil-and-pop method) and pop them back together. This gives you a flawless coverage of paint. Citadel paints are water solluable (they wash off your hands, clothes, etc.) but once they're dry on a hard surface they are water proof, so you can boil them and not have your paint wash away.
Another handy trick is to sand certain pieces to get a porous surface to really grab the paint. This makes it that much harder for your paint to chip or flake.
One last tip comes from my days in the 501st Legion, and that's what they call the "50 foot rule". Essentially, how will your piece look from the standard viewing distance? As for the 501st 50 feet is what they consider event/parade distance. For action figures I'd say 2 feet is how people will normally see them on your shelves. For photos it'll be much closer. Ask yourself, "Will people see any unpainted surfaces? Will my weathering look as good from 2 feet as it will from 5 inches away?" and other things like that. I personally paint the backs of knees, under armor, the bottom rims of helmets, etc. so that all the little details are 100% relative to the custom.
Also take a look at your figures, Hasbro cuts a lot of corners with their painting. Sometimes it's the wrong color, it's only painted on one side, or they leave bare plastic where there should be paint. I have a Baron Fel figure that has exposed flesh toned plastic on the edges of his black gloves. They also don't always get the paint in the right spots.
Hope this helps :)
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Great tips AFE! Superb ideas.
I wouldn't sand any areas that your afraid to loose detail on however....
Also, giving any figure a good primer coat of flatt black or even a proper primer grey or white is a good way to get a uniform paint surface. Plan ahead. If the majority of the figure will be black, or a dark color, use black to prime the figure... if the majority of the figure will be a lighter color, use white or grey.
Primer is usually alot thicker than other paint, so you may have issues with joints rubbing if you use primer PLUS paint on top of it. If your going to do any sanding down of your figure, around the joints is where you might want to hit with a bit of sandpaper. Loosen up the joints slightly with sanding, then paint them and that should take care of any rubbing issues.
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Great tips thanks guys! I just need to find some acrylic paint...I used to have a gaming shop near me but it closed down so I have to look alittle further
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Amazon.com carries the full line of citadel.
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I agree with AFE. I love my Citadel paints. More costly than the hobby shop stuff, but much better to work with.
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Any one knows of a suitable head for dark jedi Jerec from the Dark Forces 2: Jedi Knight video games?
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Sounds like a scratch built to me :D
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Sounds like a scratch built to me :D
I hoped not Im not a sculptor
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Scratch building is different from sculpting. Though technically I guess it's a form of sculpting. Basically you find a suitable head, then find a piece to use as the visor things he wears, and then paint it. Scratch building=using pre-existing items/bits to create a totally unique item.
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Oh in that case I already got visor worked out just need a suitable looking head
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Heres the wip shots of Jerec I decided a Ralph Mcquarrie concept Obi Wan would make a suitable base head for him, just need to buy one....how ever I cant decide what shoulder pads I would rather use (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6816748708_d52900e293.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6816748708/)
or something closer with the chest plate like this?
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I like picture #2! :)
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Looking good so far and both shoulder pad set ups look good to me. You should post a reference pic of the character you are trying to make . That would help us give the advice you are looking for.
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http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Jerec
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I loved this game when I was a student (back in the day lol!)
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I think pic number two is also best! Good luck with this build mate!
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So this is a very easy quick (and kinda lazy?) custom, I took a GI Joe Airtight and I thought he looked like a starpilots body so I swapped the head with a GI Joe SciFi. I'm not going to repaint it cuz I liked the factory colors and it works for Star Wars.(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7070/6816736858_7bd3ee6839.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6816736858/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7178/6962857331_a628aec7d2.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6962857331/)
And for the nay sayers that it doesn't work for Star Wars I have him in Rebel pilot helmets to show it works...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7068/6962857865_cde6ac087a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/6962857865/)
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for your Jerec I would go with the shoulder pads on the 2nd picture... O0
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the star pilot looks really sharp. I like the white helmet contrasting with the yellow flight suit..
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I like your Joe pilot. Great idea, and you don't have to destroy a rare Joe figure.
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Oh yeah, I think it looks right at place in our SW Verse. On the front page. I am sure most will love the idea of this one.
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Great looking spacer! and who are these nay sayers? I don't see ant here.
Also from the reference pic you gave us I would go with the second set of pads and loose the chest armor. Then use some older cape to cut out the the pieces that hang over the shoulder and down the front.
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Nice use of Airtight, I like how you turned him into a SW character...well done! :)
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Thanks for all the great coments guys!, Its funny the Spacer got front page cuz I thought it would be considered too lazy as a custom and wasn't going to post it....Want to thank yall for the sudgestions on Jerec also.
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Got some more "no paint needed" customs...and wip of my SOTE Lukes...
To start simple B.A.D. head swaps
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8025/7333649458_808946efd6.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7333649458/)
B-wing Pilot head swaps
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7090/7333665538_246c63bccc.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7333665538/)
Briefing for next mission
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8004/7333671486_0704f82e81.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7333671486/)
Spacer 2...Just a G.I. Joe Ace with a helmet from POTJ Bo Shek
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Misc. Moisture Farmer....gave him a pistol and rifle to keep Tuskens aways from his farm that sits on the edge of the Dune Sea
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Group Shot
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SOTE Luke WIPS...
Needs Paint and a hand swap
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7097/7333678284_3737393b37.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7333678284/)
Needs alittle more work and paint
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Very nice lookig customs and WIP's! What I want to know is, what is the vehicle just in the shot to the left of the moisture farmer?
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lvva
Very nice lookig customs and WIP's! What I want to know is, what is the vehicle just in the shot to the left of the moisture farmer?
Ah! That little thing was a wind up and go random Goodwill find I bought it cuz it has a landspeeder feel to it and the cockpit opens and closes how ever it needs alot of dremeling still left and its back in TX while I am in TN. But I have a custom vehicle here keeping me busy so I might post that soon...
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Hey krztfr this is great stuff as mentioned before not an easy project that your doing on the swoop biker . I was impressed with the before pic, but i just looked at your updated pictures and
i must say much better . Even the way you got the head into the helmet excellent keep it up !!!
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Hey krztfr this is great stuff as mentioned before not an easy project that your doing on the swoop biker . I was impressed with the before pic, but i just looked at your updated pictures and
i must say much better . Even the way you got the head into the helmet excellent keep it up !!!
Thanks I haven't really touched the biker but I know I want to switch the forarms for a more protected look...but the helmet still needs alittle more hollowing but I'm starting to get the feeling I would be pressing my luck so I might try to cast and mold it and try hollowing the copies instead of ruining the only one I got...
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Very cool WiPs... I like that Joe w/ the SW helmet a lot... simple yet effective parts combo...
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Very cool WiPs... I like that Joe w/ the SW helmet a lot... simple yet effective parts combo...
Thank you Lol I actually thought would be consider cheating seeing its a stock figure with a Star Wars helmet but damn if it doesnt look good
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Great update!! :)
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Ah, OK cool. Goodwill and thrift stores are the best!
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Nice update, on the front page.
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Got a few head swaps
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(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8157/7583470484_706196d0de.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7583470484/)
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(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7265/7583482054_20a9112899.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7583482054/)
Something I was just playing around with
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Well I made my Swoop Biker better just need to paint as well I added 3 more to make a swoop gang
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Loving this thread it's chock full of win.
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Nice Biker gang! What body is that TCW Ki-Adi-Mundi head on?
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Looks good to me, update on the front page.
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Yes, awesome biker gang! Gan't wait to see these finished. Will you be making swoop bikes for each one?
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These look crazy awesome!
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@Sector Thanks
@Darth Op I cant remeber the name of the Gi Joe but he was blond curly haired with a cap on
@Spry I'm going to try to make bikes but I think I know of a place to get another Crowd Control backpack...been thinking of using it as a STAP
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Do you plan on painting any of these.
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amazing custom you have Ray the force is strong in you ;D ;D ;D
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Do you plan on painting any of these.
Eventually yes I'm currently unemployed so no money to go to paints plus not experienced much in painting so hopefully in the future I will
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This was the entry I was going to put in the custom contest until alittle more research I realised its a Joe Johnson concept instead, but I'm still proud of how its coming along.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7278/7737104262_01968d93ab.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7737104262/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7122/7737100850_6bf1046c0b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7737100850/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8286/7737088848_48c56165da.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7737088848/)
My biker gang gone ahead and recruited one more.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8284/7737053480_ae9becbae7.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7737053480/)
And a few head swaps.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8290/7737085236_18735ddbb6.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7737085236/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8289/7737078410_b1a4909224.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7737078410/)
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Great looking custom's!!
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Wow Dad,pretty cool figures!!! 8)
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Wow Dad,pretty cool figures!!! 8)
You would know you see them in the room all the time...
Thanks Mando...
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Do you plan on painting any of these.
Eventually yes I'm currently unemployed so no money to go to paints plus not experienced much in painting so hopefully in the future I will
Sorry to hear that! :'( :'( :-\ Hope you find a job bro! ;)
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Had time to waste so I tried some more boiling and popping
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8443/7791663992_c6d1aab3e7.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7791663992/)
Also I was hoping when they redid the Tusken Raider it would be articulated but I was disappointed at the cheap swivel elbows so I fixed it
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8436/7791663800_91883411a9.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7791663800/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/7791663720_e366f4b681.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7791663720/)
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Now I need help, how do I go about making all of these old and new parts fit together? The shoulder socket is too small for the holes in the torso, and how to attach the CW Mace waist to the torso? And any way to make the original hands to become attached with wrist articulation?
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That Tusken looks a ton better. Back on the front page.
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Great job on the tusken, i'm definitely gonna have to try that swap with some of mine.
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You need to get a blade/x-acto knife/razor and trim the studs. I have just clipped a 1/4 - 1/3 of the edge. Don't make the stud shorter. Maybe run it under hot water for some flexibility and shove it in. Let me know.
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WOW the Tusken look's good, real good! ;D
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Awesome job man, that tusken rocks.
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You need to get a blade/x-acto knife/razor and trim the studs. I have just clipped a 1/4 - 1/3 of the edge. Don't make the stud shorter. Maybe run it under hot water for some flexibility and shove it in. Let me know.
The shoulder holes in the torso are wider than the arm studs...I will put better pics of my problems up tomarrow
Thanks for the comments about me Tusken guys
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Always wished they would do a better job on the Tusken Raiders. Nicely done!
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I really dig the concept speeder, even if it isn't a McQuarry piece, lol.
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What happens when you are bored and cant think of anything.... you end up making a GR-D0
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There's a song by Styx - "Too Much Time On My Hands" that comes to mind.
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Ha! LOL! Great combination! Especially love the name! ;D ;D
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Ok need help from the custom kings here...how do I go about getting the arm to fit the torso? Also adding the lower waist to he torso? I would love to hear some ideas cuz the ones I have I don't want to try yet incase I ruin the figure.
For the waist the peg fits but its small enough to slide out so I need to anchor it in and still twist if possible
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8439/7841504470_d729bffe42.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/7841504470/)
The arm issue I'm having you can see the size difference....I can slide the arm in and out of the socket
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fill the cavity with hot glue, let it harden, dremel holes in the glue, insert the arms and turn them while the glue drys around the pegs, it should work, hope that helps!
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fill the cavity with hot glue, let it harden, dremel holes in the glue, insert the arms and turn them while the glue drys around the pegs, it should work, hope that helps!
Thats the idea I had! I'm glad I asked first all the same. Any idea on the waist or same thing?
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fill the cavity with hot glue, let it harden, dremel holes in the glue, insert the arms and turn them while the glue drys around the pegs, it should work, hope that helps!
Thats the idea I had! I'm glad I asked first all the same. Any idea on the waist or same thing?
cool, same thing on the waist
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fill the cavity with hot glue, let it harden, dremel holes in the glue, insert the arms and turn them while the glue drys around the pegs, it should work, hope that helps!
That sound's like it is the best option!
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My first attempt at marrying old parts with new...
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Very cool!
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Looking sweet! ;D
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Wish I had seen this sooner. What I do is coat the small parts ball or swivel joint in vasaline. Put hot glue inside the hole that is too large. Insert your part then go run cold water over it to cool it super quick. Then start rotating the part while still pushing in so it stays bottomed out on the shoulder hole. This way the hot glue will not stick to the arm. This process makes for a perfect tight joint. drilling into hardened glue makes for a weak loose fit and the arm can fall out over time. Good luck!
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Wish I had seen this sooner. What I do is coat the small parts ball or swivel joint in vasaline. Put hot glue inside the hole that is too large. Insert your part then go run cold water over it to cool it super quick. Then start rotating the part while still pushing in so it stays bottomed out on the shoulder hole. This way the hot glue will not stick to the arm. This process makes for a perfect tight joint. drilling into hardened glue makes for a weak loose fit and the arm can fall out over time. Good luck!
Its cools you were enjoying Orlando, but I heard about the vasaline and hot glue for heads so I was wondering if it could work for other joints thanks for verifying it
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Time I put this on the front page.
I love seeing these problems and how folks work through them. Fantastico!
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Awesome custom man
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Thanks again guys, I haven't really done anything in along while starting to have withdraws. Went to Walmart and toy section was reorganized & I spot the big ass droid carrier but across from it they are selling model cars again and I was wondering if the Testor acrylics worth using on figures?
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Well it depend's! I loved it back when i used it! I is glossy so if you don't like gloss then do not get it. If it is the enamel kind than definitely do not get it hope that help's! ;D
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I just picked up a bottle of gloss black from Testor's Model Masters Acryl Line. It is the BEST gloss black I've ever used. I normally use Citadel paints, although I also recently picked up a couple of Master Series Paints (MSP) bottles from Reaper. They are good also and they come in dropper bottles, which is ingenious.
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Found a female with a mohawk at a dollar store seemed like a perfect canidate for a new figure custom and the body seemed like a knockoff gi joe however thankfully the joe parts fit perfectly
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SWEET! Good to see ya back!
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Now there's a project that could indeed be stunning! Loving that wip shot.
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cool WIP, looking forward... :)
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Liking the WIP image of the female Zabrak - looking forward to the finished product!
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Finally a completed project from me lol. This is the first figure I painted after i put on a coat of dullcoat the joints still rub paint off so I need to figure that out.
This is basically my idea of a heavy class of armor I always thought Boba wore the light version and Jango the medium version.
These guys would be the last stand guys or the one man tanks, they would be too heavy for the standard jetpack so instead they have personal shield generators on one arm and the other would have a triple rocket launcher with three modes 1. shoot them off one at a time, 2. shoot them off together, or 3. self destruct.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8532/8626443736_2c0a871555.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57753623@N08/8626443736/)
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"That armor is too thick for jetpacks!"
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I like it. He's definitely a tank!
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Looks like he could make ham out of anything that got near him. On the front page.
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Very nice work with the Dengar figure. I like the bulked up look as it adds variety to the Mandos.
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Nice job ... i like this figure
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This new H.A.M. is as tasty as Easter ham! Nice work, always love more Mandos!
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very nice mado.. He sure is packing... The color choices you pic go very nicely together and well applied.. the worn out vintage look is one of my favorites..
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That's a great custom KR.
You've got a really nice weathering effect, plus the new armour really suits the Mandalorian style. Good presentation also.
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I'm trying to make a SWTOR Trooper instead of buying one but don't know what are good thighs to use?
What I got so far...
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Also I was looking at the helmet that came with the generic gi joe soldier and was wondering if it makes a good StarWars helmet it seems to be designed to be more of a Halo style. Well I painted it and it looks like a start of another project...
Soon to be SWTOR inspired Scout Trooper
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You know, man. I think the color scheme you use will do the most for giving him the Old Republic look. That red orange always says Old Republic to me. The base figure looks fine.
This guy might have a head sculpt that will do you. http://starwarsgeek.ecrater.com/
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While doing "real" customizing work I came up with this inbetween creators block...made from a Hobbit Bibo Baggins I got on clearance for $2 and a Episode 1 Padawan Anikan
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If you start saying things like you shall not pass then I know to start worrying. He looks great as a Jedi all joking aside.
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Awesome
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Great looking youngling! or dwarf either way.
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I finally got this on the front page. I too think it has a great place in our SW verse.
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Universe History: Cobra Commander finally had enough of GIJoe constantly ruining his plans of world domination, so he figured if he can't have this world than he will have one full of zombies, now the Joes are all but wiped out due to a mass release of Cobra's compound Z. Only a handfull of old and newly joined Joe's survived lead by Scarlett.
Cobra on the other hand was fully prepared, stocked with supplies and troops making Springfield is the safest place in the world.
New Joes:
Name: Cody "Bear" Stroud
Specialist: Outdoor survival expert
History: ex-special forces turned T.V. star. Scandal over rumors about him sleeping in hotels instead of out in the wild for the show lost him his popularity and ultimately his show.
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Name: Packrat
Specialist: Scavenging and making makeshift weapons
History: ex-con, highschool dropout, pre-prison he worked in a chopshop for the money to help his sick mom and to pay the bills. After prison he tried to straighten up woorking at a local mom and pop auto repair shop.
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And for a villian how about Destro
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Great use of Vos in that Packrat Custom. I like this new Zombie JOE Verse you have created. Off to share.
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some great updates keep them coming
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I got the mechanic worked out on these bodies but I need advice on detail work (mostly straight lines) or maybe on brush work also...I'm just not happy with it but not quitting on it. also how do you make it glossy or maybe just not so flat? And just for Tamer I'm making a TOR driver to go with my AT-CT.
Trooper
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(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3744/9492700996_85643002d2.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/9492700996/)
Scout
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I got enough Biggs so I could replace all the small Luke bodied pilots I had nothing fancy I also found a wolverine figure that I put a new head on to make a security guard maybe black sun?
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Close up to tell the difference in highth with my Luke
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I think Sprywalker did this same figure and I always liked the look of it..
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Nice job!
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I got the mechanic worked out on these bodies but I need advice on detail work (mostly straight lines) or maybe on brush work also...I'm just not happy with it but not quitting on it. also how do you make it glossy or maybe just not so flat? And just for Tamer I'm making a TOR driver to go with my AT-CT.
Trooper
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2824/9489904487_918267ab17.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/9489904487/)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3744/9492700996_85643002d2.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/9492700996/)
Scout
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If you want it to look shiny you can buy super glue that is spread on with a brush, and that gives a really nice glossy finish! That's what I usually use, and it works great. Plus, it protects all if your paint work.
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I like the look of all those pilots. What a great way to clear all those extra Biggs off the pegs too. And we know the Wave 2 cases will be full of Biggs too so this is a great way to get yourself some better looking pilots. Off to share.
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I wanted to make some customs using the 6" line so heres what I put together ...
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Ooh, I see potential with that Maul custom. It kind of look to me like you could make a really rad Bao-Dur custom with a few tweaks!
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My Mando is ready for some hunting...
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Comes equipped with blaster rifle (custom made by cutting up the rifle from the sandtrooper) and back up pistol a crap load of pouches full of bounty hunting goodies and just in case a hook to carry a lightsaber on the rare occasion. I replaced the rangefinder with the "head lamp" it was an old lightsaber cut to look like it glows when hit by the light. (https://flic.kr/p/nXmHcq)
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Looks good. Off to share.
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I thought this figure was awesome with all the articulation they gave him but his only problem was he couldn't swivel his biceps so I fixed that. I also dremeled a hole in his back for backpack or additional gear.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3848/14395683088_91598220d2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nW6D3y)10478532_1508184212744690_5239920158737411151_n (https://flic.kr/p/nW6D3y) by krztfr242006 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
I always loved the Keaton/Batman movies and the toys were awesome just now outdated so I rummaged my accessory box and gave him some fun gear as a homage to the toys.
Scube gear: flippers and WayneTech prototype rebreather mask
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5504/14559271616_0c2af729c9_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oby5dq)31 (https://flic.kr/p/oby5dq) by krztfr242006 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Glider: Wayne Aero experimental short range propulsion glider
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5524/14578966341_a94491a825_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/odi1LD)3 (https://flic.kr/p/odi1LD) by krztfr242006 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
My Rodian pilot as of now, I might repain the jumpsuit blue later.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3870/14395709358_2c1dc08ac0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nW6LRu)32 (https://flic.kr/p/nW6LRu) by krztfr242006 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Pilots custom gun
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And a close up on the Mandos custom gun
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5521/14582320105_8ae3788079_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/odAcJa)34 (https://flic.kr/p/odAcJa) by krztfr242006 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
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Wow, the figures look like they are awesome. The image resolution on these is a little blurry for me. If I can get some clearer pics I know these will be on the front page!
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Yea I know but the cellphone with the nice camera is gone now I got this crappy one. But thanks for the nod.
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Excellent kitbashing. I did that same Bilbo/Anakin. There's just no way to resist is there? So you can say that yes, his blade will glow blue when orcs are close... and all other times too.
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Well that sure stinks about the camera. I swear some folks have nicer cameras on their cell phones than the HD version I supposedly have.
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added elbow articulation...
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glider pack...
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3917/14798862838_438c2386d1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oxJ3ky)autocompress1408584525401 (https://flic.kr/p/oxJ3ky) by krztfr242006 (https://www.flickr.com/people/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
Scuba gear...
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3914/14798806810_6afa3cac9f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oxHKFy)autocompress1408584560691 (https://flic.kr/p/oxHKFy) by krztfr242006 (https://www.flickr.com/people/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
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Now those are pics I can use, off to the front page.
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Added pauldron and knife...
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Getting there.
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Getting there.
Yes it is...just not happy with the available parts to make this. And painting looks to be a pain. When is Hasbro repacking this figure? Really playing with the idea to try to concentrate and to do this Sithfire30 style but I don't have much experience sculpting. And just for Tamer I'm working on a couple of Old Republic Walker Drivers for my AT-CT's, problem is no source material so gonna have to make one up like I did with Old Republic Biker Scout.
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Getting there.
Yes it is...just not happy with the available parts to make this. And painting looks to be a pain. When is Hasbro repacking this figure? Really playing with the idea to try to concentrate and to do this Sithfire30 style but I don't have much experience sculpting. And just for Tamer I'm working on a couple of Old Republic Walker Drivers for my AT-CT's, problem is no source material so gonna have to make one up like I did with Old Republic Biker Scout.
It was literally sithfire that inspired me to start sculpting. I stumbled upon his work before I started coming to any of the forums, and that's what got me started. It was very rough in the beginning, as I didn't know what I was doing, and literally every single thing I did was wrong. I started using super sculpy and cheap paints. I didn't know at the time techniques like dry brushing, washing, etc.
Anyway, point of the story.....you don't need to know how to sculpt, just have the desire to give it a try and be patient with the knowledge that it's not easy, but with patience and practice, you'll be loving what you put out.
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Thanx for the pep tall Bronx...i just put in my first order of aves fix it sculpt. Now the part i hate, waiting for delivery guy
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Getting there.
Yes it is...just not happy with the available parts to make this. And painting looks to be a pain. When is Hasbro repacking this figure? Really playing with the idea to try to concentrate and to do this Sithfire30 style but I don't have much experience sculpting. And just for Tamer I'm working on a couple of Old Republic Walker Drivers for my AT-CT's, problem is no source material so gonna have to make one up like I did with Old Republic Biker Scout.
It was literally sithfire that inspired me to start sculpting. I stumbled upon his work before I started coming to any of the forums, and that's what got me started. It was very rough in the beginning, as I didn't know what I was doing, and literally every single thing I did was wrong. I started using super sculpy and cheap paints. I didn't know at the time techniques like dry brushing, washing, etc.
Anyway, point of the story.....you don't need to know how to sculpt, just have the desire to give it a try and be patient with the knowledge that it's not easy, but with patience and practice, you'll be loving what you put out.
Hey bud your stuff looks great to me!
It's funny because I'm opposite in my thinking on Fix-It. I find it a little tedious to work with. Make sure you let it sit for a while before you begin working with it. Watch the CAFN episodes with sithfire30 in them he gives a good play by play of how to work with Fix-It. I think it was E71 but he is in E72 as well.
I use Fix-It for odd things like bulking-out, some armor and it makes a pretty good glue too. To me it's like working with hard, chewed bubble gum it sticks to almost everything so dip your tools in water. I like to roll it out on wax paper because I can pick up the paper and easily peel it off.
I like Sculpey Firm but if you're using regular Sculpey flesh color that's just fine too. Sculpey if great to use. It's not sticky, it shapes and holds it's form quite well and it works well with metal wax tools. You can fire it and let it cool and add to it and fire it again. I like to fire it at 265 instead of the recommended 275 and cook it for half the time that's advised To smooth it out get some Sculpey Softener and smooth it before firing. I always take a soft, small paint brush and give the piece a light coat all over and let it sit for a few days. You'll notice it drying up and when it's completely dry and you feel good about it cook it.
Now I never use Sculpey on a finished piece. I'll take the original Sculpey piece, let's say a head, and mold it with silicone rubber and cast it in plastic. Comes out great every time. So while you're waiting on the delivery guy give the Sculpey another try. Hey that rhymes.
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I have silver drybrushing on armor but its a light silver so its not showing up well in pics.
Recipe:
Helmet- Unknown Halo 5" figure
Upper torso/arms- 6" Stormtrooper
Lower torso and upper legs- 6" Red skull figure from Cap 2 line
Knee/feet- Unknown 6" ultra articulated Punisher
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8629/16003989649_772c94b4ee_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qodCy2)20150103_194849 (https://flic.kr/p/qodCy2) by krztfr242006 (https://www.flickr.com/people/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
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(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7530/16002624788_147302a5eb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qo6CPW)20150103_195156 (https://flic.kr/p/qo6CPW) by krztfr242006 (https://www.flickr.com/people/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
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I think I still have the three and three quarter version of this around somewhere. I like it. Off to share.
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This project is really promising!
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That swoop rider looks fantastic. I wish I had a good supply of 6 inch figures (and the money to spend on them) to do something similar! The SOTE swoop bike and rider was my favorite POTF offering growing up... HOURS of play with that guy and his bike...
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So while taking breaks from unpacking I made these from the old part box.
Probe Droid: made from a 25 cent machine plastic ball container and a few model tank parts.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7284/16246772767_a53bf6dec4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qKEXvR)
Power Box: made from a Tic-Tac box and random model parts and a "control box" from a 6 inch X-wing Luke. Its suppost to be based on the Sideshow Snowtrooper base here... http://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/star-wars-snowtrooper-sideshow-collectibles-3001921/
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7401/16246429629_eb9273fa2f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qKDcvF)
And finally a use for those over sized guns that come with those awesome True Heroes vehicles...
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8650/15810175404_02729dc4e2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qKDcvF)
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Wow, some great stuff in here. Love that probe droid. Off to share.
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Well I got almost all the part figured out however I can't figure out how to keep the shoulder bells but change the arms? Because my lack of 6" parts I can't do the iconic no sleeve look but I can do the toy long sleeve version. Any suggestions on keeping the shoulder bells but not the arms? Also the head is big on this figure I hope adding the padding on the shoulders will even it out. I also need to dremel the inside of torso to get the lower and upper together so he will lose some higth.
Dash Rendar WIP
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/513/18975987319_461f209652_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uUQTVa) (https://flic.kr/p/uUQTVa)
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Dash looks awesome! I'm looking forward to seeing how he turns out. If it means anything, Dash is my favorite smuggler :)
The Stormtrooper armor is actually a great idea, I literally said out-loud "That actually works" haha. I hope everything works out cause this would be a fantastic custom. It's a shame we never got an updated Dash. Sadly we're stuck with the POTF figure and unfortunately that type of figure customization is out of my league.
Is that head of Chris Pratt you were asking about earlier?
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Thanx yea its Pratts head and its a clone torso with stormy arms for the shoulder bells im going to custom more into dashs a tie pilot mid section and hans legs still figuring out the arms part
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Fantastic, that is going to be a great six inch custom.
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Thanx Tamer but until I can figure out arms this is as far as I can go right now. I know Hemble combined Solos arms with the Trooper shoulders on a past custom but I dont know how or if it could work seeing how he makes them statues
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Thanx Tamer but until I can figure out arms this is as far as I can go right now. I know Hemble combined Solos arms with the Trooper shoulders on a past custom but I dont know how or if it could work seeing how he makes them statues
Did you see the work he has done on some of the trooper figures with colored balloons? I can sure understand about wanting to keep the movement in em though.
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Tamer, I know what your talking about but I dont think it would help but thanx.
I did shave the torso to fit and i fixed the arm just going to have to do the long sleeve version like the hasbro toy. Hopefully by the weekend i will have pix. I have sculpty 3 but i heard it cracks in time so i might have to put it on hold until i get some aves fixit sculpt unless someone wants to donate some to me lol.
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I am looking forward to seeing the update.
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Dash looks fantastic. Looking forward to seeing it completed.
One thing you might try (and I have no idea if this will work) would be to buy one of the 6 inch wrestler figures and see if you can use their arms. Then I would just cut off the shoulder pads from the star wars figure and glue them on top of the shoulders of the wrestler arms. That'd give you the bare arms look you are after... IF they fit right, and that's a big if....
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Spud thanks man i already thought about the wrestling figures and a few have decent sized arms but I didnt want to buy a figure for just biceps so i used what i already got just now i gotta replace the tie pilot in my collection as i sacraficed him. Besides the toy had long sleeves as well as a few other pictures of him. Infact its hard to find different pics of him and not notice so many differences between each.
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So I watched this DIY prop video the other week index=5&list=PLUUGFk1wE5OHBnwRKxqDWTL3DgrfoiRmr and i thought to myself I wonder if I could do an eyebot from the Fallout games like that? So with a hot glue gun, a ping pong ball, a spool of wire, and some dollar store earbuds I made this... (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1706/25807679930_791a4f3f12_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fjx77N) [url=https://flic.kr/p/FAti1q](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1663/25988000052_9861724a47_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fjx77N), on Flickr, on Flickr a little messy but for a first try but it works. I know the wires coming off the sides are bent I just figured being in a post apocaliptic area they shouldn't be straight. (https://flic.kr/p/FAti1q)
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Looks good. Nice to see you back. Off to share.
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Shawn I mesed up here making a message by phone. Are you able to delete this entry?
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Should I keep going with this one?
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I dont have sculpting experience anyone willing to help with a helmet?
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What kind of helmet are you looking for? There are some great customs helmets/heads available from vortious custom accessories on ecrater, and jokabofe (aka StarWarsGeek) on ebay (among others).
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What kind of helmet are you looking for? There are some great customs helmets/heads available from vortious custom accessories on ecrater, and jokabofe (aka StarWarsGeek) on ebay (among others).
I'm in need of a 6" scale AT-DP driver helmet.
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Sounds like a job for Clonehead!
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I made this awhile ago but now that I see it on the computer the white looks too new I need to wash it with oil, maybe a bit of dry brushing too.
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7436/27661803531_f0db2fc089_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J9nYt6)20160617_144341 (https://flic.kr/p/J9nYt6) by Chris Sedtal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7338/27736478895_185f5c273b_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JfYGRn)20160617_144410 (https://flic.kr/p/JfYGRn) by Chris Sedtal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7050/27661803001_eb1d43aa56_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J9nYiX)20160617_144355 (https://flic.kr/p/J9nYiX) by Chris Sedtal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
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I like the clean look. Good job. Off to share on the pages.
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Nicely done ! Like the clean look as well but i do like seeing weatherd versions of droids myself.
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Found a 1:12 scale toilet. It was a sour candy poweder found at a local candy shop.
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Second pic
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I have to say thats the first customized toilet I have seen. It looks real!
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Fixed the sideways pictures
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7116/27669148830_d70f920d86_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ja2BYb)
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7704/27871211951_43de995270_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ja2BYb)
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7349/27440677091_1f9f1193d0_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JsTfi6) (https://flic.kr/p/HNQDhg)
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That is so cool. I forgot to share this the other day, but it is all over our front pages now!
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That's pretty hilarious ;D And is that a Mandalorian Ghostbuster? All Hail Venkman the Mandalore
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Yea its going to be Boba Fett the Force Ghostbuster
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I came up with this idea because when I tried sculpting it I realised i dont have the proper tools ir skills for it. I might have to do more sanding around the cheeks, uf not scrap it and see if i can commission a helmet.
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This looks very promising.
Can't wait to see the finished figure.
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I too think it looks great. Off to share.
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I made a Sith Acolyte based on the SWTOR Decieved and Hope trailers. Recipe: His body is one of the Nolan Batman toys I picked up at Goodwill. I shaved the ears and face down, sculpted mask (first time and with Sculpey III) he has Darth Mauls soft goods skirt as well as the cloak and rubber belt. The control pieces on the gauntlets are the mouth/nose pieces from the Hasbro 6 inch Biker Scout.
Weapon: I gave him a scratch built saber from styrene tubing, and the blade was salvaged off of a Star Wars Unleashed DarthVader statue that was too bent to keep.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/451/32389334321_72b2ed5ddb.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Rm8NED)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/420/32132562210_b577bf0c02.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Rm8NED)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/638/32359120932_9c79bb4696.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QXrMgh) (https://flic.kr/p/RisXh9)
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Wow, nice work. He looks great on the front pages.
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Nice work on the Sith Acolyte, looks menacing
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This turned out really well, especially for a first time on the mask.
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I get why Hasbro went with a straight repaint for an exclusive figure but it bothered me enough to make a game accurate version of Versio. And after playing Battlefront 2 it really put my into gear. The silver nozzle pieces are from a model I bought at Ollies I painted and glued. More to come later.
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I look forward to seeing more of this one.
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Looks good so far.
I can't wait to see the finished figure.
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Bought a knockoff sandtrooper off ebay for correct chest armor found out its the rubber material not the harder plastic so even after a sealer coat the paint was rubbing off...so I am calling this done for now but I will be revisiting...
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I think it looks pretty good. Off to share.
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Looks excellent mate.
Ron
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Looks good to me!
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Those look really good (Inferno SQDN Tie Pilots)
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Young Man Jolee Bindo:
Ever since I seen the Marvel Legends Mordo figure from the Dr. Strange movie I always thought his clothes would work for an Old Republic era jedi, then on closer inspection he looked more like a younger version of Jolee Bindo to me so I sculpted on facial hair and made a custom lightsaber.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4740/38890845205_8c417efce8.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22fDKkT)20180114_105124 (https://flic.kr/p/22fDKkT) by Chris Sedtal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
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Since first seeing Sprywalkers custom GNK power droid from Dollar Tree containers I had to had one myself so this is mine..
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4754/28011401189_29bb0e8b3e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JFgKEV)20180119_215503 (https://flic.kr/p/JFgKEV) by Chris Sedtal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4714/28011401259_d83419dabc.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JFgKG8)20180119_215509 (https://flic.kr/p/JFgKG8) by Chris Sedtal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
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Very cool customs! Jolee Bindo looks very much like the character of KOTOR! And the GNK Droid looks fantastic, too! Thanks for sharing!
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Really like that Gronk. Off to share this too.
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That Power Droid is Fantastic
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Ha! Was actually working on some of these from these dollar tree containers myself months ago (never finished... Too much other stuff).
I'll have to endeavor to finish them after seeing your results. Well done.
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Been working on a new Marvel/Star Wars kitbashed Mando....
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7812/33626057808_4e0b16d5bf.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Teqkto)IMG_20190326_204127647 (https://flic.kr/p/Teqkto) by Chris Sedtal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
And a Astromech from concept art of 1313...
The concept---
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7874/47459763192_2133368b7c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fiRG8b)image_star_wars_1313-20057-2515_0009 (https://flic.kr/p/2fiRG8b) by
The inspired custom
(https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/32570166137_051fc739f3.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RC7BEz)Dollar Tree led tea light, Bandai R5-D4 (https://flic.kr/p/RC7BEz) by Chris Sedtal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
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Awesome idea! That astromech is perfect for keeping warm on the cold nights on the streets of Coruscant's lower levels. I imagine the poor droid wandering into a bad neighborhood and falling victim to slicers willing to scrap him out for black market parts.
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That Mando is looking good. Like the droid too. Back to the front pages.
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Great figures! I like the lighting on the astromech unit. The Mordo figure for young Bindo is an inspired idea! Just wish they did him in 4 inch.
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The droid fireplace looks great.
I can't wait to see more pics of your Mando.
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Spent a day making and painting a Bandai model for the collection.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/6555/48678459927_05390b8096_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2haxQcR)20190824_211602 (https://flic.kr/p/2haxQcR) by Chris Sedtal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48678284881_67fcea2dc2_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hawWaP)20190824_183137 (https://flic.kr/p/2hawWaP) by Chris Sedtal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48677944818_7fcc92450e_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2havc5E)20190824_183111 (https://flic.kr/p/2havc5E) by Chris Sedtal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/99701268@N04/), on Flickr
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I really like how that dome/head turned out!
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Great colors on this one. Off to share on the front pages.
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I agree with FialaFernbrugg: The astromech serves well as fireplace! Such a brilliant idea! Last time I saw it I thought it was 1:1 scale. Well, at second look I recognized everything else on the workbench.
The light looks amazing in this astromech body.
Also your latest astromech looks awesome! Really like the green! So did you build it in a park?
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I agree with FialaFernbrugg: The astromech serves well as fireplace! Such a brilliant idea! Last time I saw it I thought it was 1:1 scale. Well, at second look I recognized everything else on the workbench.
The light looks amazing in this astromech body.
Also your latest astromech looks awesome! Really like the green! So did you build it in a park?
Yes did painting and mostly built in evening at a park until it closed, the completed pic is at our McDonalds table, staff didnt mind me building the model
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I know its been a long while, figure I would post my latest custom, 00M-9 is a simple paint application, was the retro battle droid, first time using my air brush i got last Christmas. Surprised Hasbro hasn't done this character as simple as it would be for a rerelease, specially on the retro cards.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51409279029_182977a050_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mjRZzP) (https://flic.kr/p/2mjRZzP)
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Great to see you back! Nice job with the air brush. How'd you find it - I'm currently looking at buying one myself for my son and I to use.
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Hey, welcome back! Great droid.
Off to share on the front pages.
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I know its been a long while, figure I would post my latest custom, 00M-9 is a simple paint application, was the retro battle droid, first time using my air brush i got last Christmas. Surprised Hasbro hasn't done this character as simple as it would be for a rerelease, specially on the retro cards.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51409279029_182977a050_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mjRZzP)
(https://flic.kr/p/2mjRZzP)
Nice! Just a tip, if you want this more transluce colors to be brighter, or darker you can base coat the 1st layer with white (to make it brighter) or black. Also helps to make a fadding effect if you want.
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It was a great surprise when I saw your OOM-9 custom yesterday! Was on my way across the country so I only got to comment this morning. Still need to finish mine (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10186.msg210182#msg210182).
I think your OOM droid looks awesome! Great tip from BlackThorne as well. I especially like the detail on the E-5 blaster. It's mind boggling that we haven't seen any OOM units from Hasbro in more than a decade! Still keep my hopes up for a Security and Pilot which we haven't seen since 2007 and 2013.
So you write retro Droid. Do you mean the 12" figure by Hasbro? First, I thought it was the TVC one, but telling by the sculpt it's the TPM 12" one, right?
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It was a great surprise when I saw your OOM-9 custom yesterday! Was on my way across the country so I only got to comment this morning. Still need to finish mine (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10186.msg210182#msg210182).
I think your OOM droid looks awesome! Great tip from BlackThorne as well. I especially like the detail on the E-5 blaster. It's mind boggling that we haven't seen any OOM units from Hasbro in more than a decade! Still keep my hopes up for a Security and Pilot which we haven't seen since 2007 and 2013.
So you write retro Droid. Do you mean the 12" figure by Hasbro? First, I thought it was the TVC one, but telling by the sculpt it's the TPM 12" one, right?
No this it the Black Series 6 inch version that was packed in the retro looking Episode 1 potf packaging they released a few months ago, found this one at Best Buy. Thank you all, i can always count on this place to make me feel good about my work. Thanks BlackThorne, i knew about the priming tip.but looking at Ep 1 stills I think this is closer to the movie
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Thank you, I didn't think of the TBS one anymore. I think the yellow deco looks very good on this one. I would trust Hasbro that they release the three OOM-versions in The Black Series before TVC (if at all) even though it's been a decade. But to be fair the Commander, Pilot and Security Droids will be character debuts in The Black Series and that's something I'm looking forward to.
Thanks for sharing some droid/CIS action, which I'm a big fan of!