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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Vehicles => Topic started by: BlackThorne on November 16, 2012, 04:05:31 PM

Title: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on November 16, 2012, 04:05:31 PM
Hi friends,

Here I'll show my (attempt to created) customs vehicles. I never had access to any kind of specific "how to". The materials we have in Brazil aren't similar to the ones you guys usually use, that make the custom creation even more harder.

All I achieved was due to the help of a great plastic artist called Panza (from ukko e etc).

My first vehicle was an assault speeder. It is just a Zam's Speeder with some guns attached to it.

Let me know what are your impressions. All kinds of feedback are welcome.

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Speeder_custom.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Speeder_composto.jpg)

More pics of the vehicles can be found on my blog: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/

*I restarted customizing about 5 months ago.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on November 16, 2012, 05:28:52 PM
(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_Star_Wars_BAD_Starfighter_Talon_Karrde_.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_Star_Wars_BAD_Starfighter_Talon_Karrde_1.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_Star_Wars_BAD_Starfighter_Talon_Karrde_2.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_Star_Wars_BAD_Starfighter_Talon_Karrde_4.jpg)

I confess I was not satisfied with the result obtained after finishing this particular custom. To my eyes is missing something, I dont know.

Fortunatelly all the other vehicles I created after that yellow fighter "pleased me a lot". The inspiration for the 3 vehicles bellow came from the Smuggler Alliance, a faction that has an absurd potential to be explored in the custom universe.

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_Star_Wars_Starfighter_Talon_Karrde_6.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_Star_Wars_Starfighter_Talon_Karrde_5.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_Star_Wars_Starfighter_Talon_Karrde_3.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_Star_Wars_Starfighter_Talon_Karrde_2.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_Star_Wars_Starfighter_Talon_Karrde.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Smuggler_Alliance_ugly_Space_Pirates.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Smuggler_Alliance_ugly_8.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Smuggler_Alliance_ugly_5.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Smuggler_Alliance_ugly_4.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Smuggler_Alliance_ugly_3.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_chubbie_starfighter_Star_Wars_Ship_Smuggler_Alliance_Talon_Karrde_Mercenary_expanded_Universe_SF_17.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_chubbie_starfighter_Star_Wars_Ship_Smuggler_Alliance_Talon_Karrde_Mercenary_expanded_Universe_SF_13.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_chubbie_starfighter_Star_Wars_Ship_Smuggler_Alliance_Talon_Karrde_Mercenary_expanded_Universe_SF_12.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_chubbie_starfighter_Star_Wars_Ship_Smuggler_Alliance_Talon_Karrde_Mercenary_expanded_Universe_SF_9.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_chubbie_starfighter_Star_Wars_Ship_Smuggler_Alliance_Talon_Karrde_Mercenary_expanded_Universe_SF_8.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_chubbie_starfighter_Star_Wars_Ship_Smuggler_Alliance_Talon_Karrde_Mercenary_expanded_Universe_SF_5.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_chubbie_starfighter_Star_Wars_Ship_Smuggler_Alliance_Talon_Karrde_Mercenary_expanded_Universe_SF_1_Update_interior.jpg)

That's all I have done for now. 0/
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: wraithnine on November 16, 2012, 06:41:05 PM
Where on earth did you get that Brown fighter and the last two ships I love em!!  Great work
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on November 16, 2012, 06:59:39 PM
Where on earth did you get that Brown fighter and the last two ships I love em!!  Great work

Hi wraithnine, those customs were made based on vintage GI Joes vehicles I bought in a flea market. I'm glad you liked them. 0/
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 16, 2012, 07:04:27 PM
Welcome to the custom vehicle forum! Way to enter with a bang!

Are all of these GI Joe vehicle mods? I recognise several but not all of them. The yellow one is very nicely done bt I agree is missing something. I would love to see a verticle wing that could swing up and down like the V-19 Starfighter.

The brown vehicle is simple but cool. Works perfectly and I love the grimey look. Not much of a cockpit in that one it looks like.

The silver one with blue windows is a vehicle I hope to get my hands on. I love what you have done here! Are the wings on a hinge or ate they stationary? A very nicely designed vehicle.

The kit bash/scratch built speeder bike is brilliant! Really love it and the figure beside it.

The final vehicle is just awesome! Would love to see what is inside! I think it would be even better if you used the paint treatment we see on the side on the top of the vehicle as well. Just my opinion but it rocks as is. I really love your style and paint aps. Can't wait to see what else you have in store for us.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Mando Assasin on November 16, 2012, 07:07:31 PM
These are wonderful!  Good job!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on November 17, 2012, 12:29:01 PM
Welcome to the custom vehicle forum! Way to enter with a bang!

Are all of these GI Joe vehicle mods? I recognise several but not all of them. The yellow one is very nicely done bt I agree is missing something. I would love to see a verticle wing that could swing up and down like the V-19 Starfighter.

The brown vehicle is simple but cool. Works perfectly and I love the grimey look. Not much of a cockpit in that one it looks like.

The silver one with blue windows is a vehicle I hope to get my hands on. I love what you have done here! Are the wings on a hinge or ate they stationary? A very nicely designed vehicle.

The kit bash/scratch built speeder bike is brilliant! Really love it and the figure beside it.

The final vehicle is just awesome! Would love to see what is inside! I think it would be even better if you used the paint treatment we see on the side on the top of the vehicle as well. Just my opinion but it rocks as is. I really love your style and paint aps. Can't wait to see what else you have in store for us.

Hey Spywalker, yep I entetred with all I got.

All of this customs are based on Joe's vehicles. I'll that a note of your V-19's concept. I believe it would be really cool if can be done in a light starfighter.

The brown vehicle actually is a small module that comes with the last (cargo) ship in the list. It can be placed inside the big ship.

The silver wing is my #2 favorite custom by now. It was originally a Cobra Wolf which I added the s-foils, a turbine and some guns to the original structure. The wings are stationary. This particular ship was created based on the "ugly" concept.

Despite of owning the custom speeder, this custom wasn't done by me. It is a commissioned creation from Ukko e etc especially for me. It was put on the pic just to shoot a scene.  ;)

The final vehicle is my current favority. It took some weeks to be finished. I considered to change even more the top parte (which is originally black), but changed my mind when I realized that the interior could be really old and more "used' than the exterior parts. I got more pics of her for you to take a look:

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_chubbie_starfighter_Star_Wars_Ship_Smuggler_Alliance_Talon_Karrde_Mercenary_expanded_Universe_SF_16.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_chubbie_starfighter_Star_Wars_Ship_Smuggler_Alliance_Talon_Karrde_Mercenary_expanded_Universe_SF_19.jpg)

You can take a look on some WIPs here: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2012/10/cargueiro-custom-smugglers-alliance-wip.html & http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2012/08/caca-custom-star-wars-wip.html

I'm currently working on a speeder bike and a Fallout's Hummer. As soon as I get solids results I'll share it.

These are wonderful!  Good job!

Thanks, Mando Assasin!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hangarbay94 on November 19, 2012, 07:44:12 AM
Those customs are really superb, I especially love the larger ship, it looks absolutely amazing! well done on all counts, creativity, paintwork and presentation.

Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Mr. Black on November 30, 2012, 12:47:45 PM
Great work, especially on those old Joe craft!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Darth Optimus on November 30, 2012, 05:25:06 PM
Nice!  These look really neat! 
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: JediMerc on December 01, 2012, 05:09:58 AM
I love that starship that Bom and Rum are standing by; holy parts conglomeration!  (I just realized I sound like those old Batman tv shows w/ Adam West!)

Really cool set of custom ships here and nice paint jobs too.  
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on December 02, 2012, 10:08:07 AM
Looks awesome. What an update. Time to go the front page.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Mungo Baobab on December 02, 2012, 02:33:55 PM
Awesome ships!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: clone10 on December 02, 2012, 02:44:49 PM
Awesome job on the ships. :o :o :o
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: DocOutlands on December 02, 2012, 04:47:06 PM
Very nice work!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on December 24, 2012, 09:24:25 AM
Running Wild!

Hi friends, I came back just in time to wish you all a merry christmas. This end of year was a little bit hard for me due to the end of my graduation, but everything is ok now.

Well, in the meantime I finished my last project. I was working in a brute vehicle inspired by Fallout and Mad Max series, wich I'm a big fan since I was a kid.

Let's see the result:

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_mad_max_Car_Hummer_H2_Interceptor_v6_Fallout_post_Apocalyptic_GI_Joe_Vault_Dweller_highway_man__zpsda2eb65c.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_mad_max_Car_Hummer_H2_Interceptor_v6_Fallout_post_Apocalyptic_GI_Joe_Vault_Dweller_highway_man_4_zps5c1b6cc2.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_mad_max_Car_Hummer_H2_Interceptor_v6_Fallout_post_Apocalyptic_GI_Joe_Vault_Dweller_highway_man_8_zps6f7f2989.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_mad_max_Car_Hummer_H2_Interceptor_v6_Fallout_post_Apocalyptic_GI_Joe_Vault_Dweller_highway_man_11_zpse2a1df84.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_mad_max_Car_Hummer_H2_Interceptor_v6_Fallout_post_Apocalyptic_GI_Joe_Vault_Dweller_highway_man_6_zps6c29857c.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_mad_max_Car_Hummer_H2_Interceptor_v6_Fallout_post_Apocalyptic_GI_Joe_Vault_Dweller_highway_man_7_zpsdbc51763.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_mad_max_Car_Hummer_H2_Interceptor_v6_Fallout_post_Apocalyptic_GI_Joe_Vault_Dweller_highway_man_14_zps95588fa7.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_mad_max_Car_Hummer_H2_Interceptor_v6_Fallout_post_Apocalyptic_GI_Joe_Vault_Dweller_highway_man_16_zps05273688.jpg)
The accessories

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_mad_max_Car_Hummer_H2_Interceptor_v6_Fallout_post_Apocalyptic_GI_Joe_Vault_Dweller_highway_man_20_zps48efb04d.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_mad_max_Car_Hummer_H2_Interceptor_v6_Fallout_post_Apocalyptic_GI_Joe_Vault_Dweller_highway_man_24_zpsf82482eb.jpg)

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_mad_max_Car_Hummer_H2_Interceptor_v6_Fallout_post_Apocalyptic_GI_Joe_Vault_Dweller_highway_man_25_zps0b2b8fe6.jpg)

You can check more pics in the blog, just follow this link: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2012/12/encontro-com-irmandade-do-aco-fallout.html & http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2012/12/custom-fallout-mad-max-wastelands-hummer.html

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_mad_max_Car_Hummer_H2_Interceptor_v6_Fallout_post_Apocalyptic_GI_Joe_Vault_Dweller_highway_man_1_zpsd9550de7.jpg)

I hope you all like to see it, as much as I enjoyed creating.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Mando Assasin on December 24, 2012, 09:32:17 AM
WOW! That is one slick ride! Great job!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 24, 2012, 10:36:33 AM
That is one great looking post apocalyptic vehicle! Love all the details you have added and the paint work looks phenomenal!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on December 26, 2012, 07:13:49 AM
Fantastic! I am off to the front page. Those front doors and their heavy guns are just for the win!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on December 26, 2012, 04:17:56 PM
WOW! That is one slick ride! Great job!

Yeah! I happy you like it!

That is one great looking post apocalyptic vehicle! Love all the details you have added and the paint work looks phenomenal!

Thanks for the words Luke, I added some layers in the structure to make it compatible to the post apocalyptic universe.

Fantastic! I am off to the front page. Those front doors and their heavy guns are just for the win!

Nice to be in the front page again. The futuristic laser gun and the others two old school guns can inflict critical damage for sure.

(http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u572/BlckThorne/Custom_mad_max_Car_Hummer_H2_Interceptor_v6_Fallout_post_Apocalyptic_GI_Joe_Vault_Dweller_highway_man_26_zps2cfae376.jpg)

I'll start working in a new vehicle soon. 0/
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tankster on December 27, 2012, 10:01:23 AM
How the Hell have I missed this thread????? Damn brother I love all the re-using of the Joe stuff!!!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on December 30, 2012, 06:54:01 PM
How the Hell have I missed this thread????? Damn brother I love all the re-using of the Joe stuff!!!

Hi Tankster, more joe based stuff will come. Just need to stay tuned  DH
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: ShamanLogRay on January 29, 2013, 02:31:52 PM
Loving your paint effects! :)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: StenHunter on January 29, 2013, 07:09:17 PM
I'll second the WOW! great work!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Darth Mortician on March 08, 2013, 01:47:28 AM
really nice work man! love the aged paint style. and the astromech set up is epic1
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on April 01, 2013, 12:42:24 PM
Hey guys, I'm absent for some time due to a very limited internet access, however I'm continuing working in some projects. Take a look in my last creation:

This is an armored mining ship used to transport high valued minerals.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8259/8610729920_16be905fc1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24617771@N03/8610729920/)
Miner Slug (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24617771@N03/8610729920/) por Man'O War (http://www.flickr.com/people/24617771@N03/), no Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8099/8610730098_c00b0e416e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24617771@N03/8610730098/)
Miner Slug (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24617771@N03/8610730098/) por Man'O War (http://www.flickr.com/people/24617771@N03/), no Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8261/8610730854_873f8cb579.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24617771@N03/8610730854/)
Miner Slug (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24617771@N03/8610730854/) por Man'O War (http://www.flickr.com/people/24617771@N03/), no Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8252/8609625561_e602b43327.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24617771@N03/8609625561/)
Miner Slug (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24617771@N03/8609625561/) por Man'O War (http://www.flickr.com/people/24617771@N03/), no Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8542/8610731472_3d207d215d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24617771@N03/8610731472/)
Miner Slug (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24617771@N03/8610731472/) por Man'O War (http://www.flickr.com/people/24617771@N03/), no Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8525/8609625315_3ed9161abf.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24617771@N03/8609625315/)
Miner Slug (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24617771@N03/8609625315/) por Man'O War (http://www.flickr.com/people/24617771@N03/), no Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8533/8609625963_c94903cc95.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24617771@N03/8609625963/)
Miner Slug (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24617771@N03/8609625963/) por Man'O War (http://www.flickr.com/people/24617771@N03/), no Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8401/8610731866_87443a023f.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24617771@N03/8610731866/)
Miner Slug (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24617771@N03/8610731866/) por Man'O War (http://www.flickr.com/people/24617771@N03/), no Flickr


I also created a pilot and a droid copilot, check here: http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=8155.30 (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=8155.30).
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: ShamanLogRay on April 01, 2013, 12:46:53 PM
Excellent workmanship! Love the paint and detail work !
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on April 02, 2013, 01:48:10 AM
the miner slug turned out cool. Like the interior shot. The Mad Max rig from December, however, is a mind scrambler! Not sure how I missed that one.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on April 02, 2013, 03:11:24 AM
I agree looks good. Enough to go back on the front page!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 07, 2013, 07:03:35 AM
Man that is a great looking vehicle! GI Joe vehicles modified to fi into the SW verse are one of my favorite aspects of customizing. Great touch with the X-Wing wings at the bottom. What really seals the deal for me is the weathering you added. Very nice work!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: RebelScum1138 on April 17, 2013, 03:30:37 PM
Wow great job!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on June 02, 2013, 04:01:51 PM
Hi guys, I bring to you my last project finished in this week, it is a Tank called Chinese Cookie I made inspired by the "Desolation" visual identity.

I hope you all like, I had some fun creating this.  ;)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4anWRFEbrFU/UauemrwsLPI/AAAAAAAACGs/CuNz_aeKALk/s640/Custom_GI_Joe_Chinese_Tank_Cobra_Fallout_WW_Power_armor_Retaliation_HISS_1_18_3_75_forja_.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iXIPl-YXBJ8/Uauey-N_qaI/AAAAAAAACHA/DByVWHvc7a0/s640/Custom_GI_Joe_Chinese_Tank_Cobra_Fallout_WW_Power_armor_Retaliation_HISS_1_18_3_75_forja_11.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T7x39isIdUQ/Uaue03RYrrI/AAAAAAAACHI/dJ-hu_um-jc/s640/Custom_GI_Joe_Chinese_Tank_Cobra_Fallout_WW_Power_armor_Retaliation_HISS_1_18_3_75_forja_12.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PY0QMMZm5Y0/Uaue_Z_OJVI/AAAAAAAACHc/icDNQPUYdD0/s640/Custom_GI_Joe_Chinese_Tank_Cobra_Fallout_WW_Power_armor_Retaliation_HISS_1_18_3_75_forja_15.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PNOXu4Wu7Lk/UaufEB8T_6I/AAAAAAAACHo/rUTBZy4lHTg/s640/Custom_GI_Joe_Chinese_Tank_Cobra_Fallout_WW_Power_armor_Retaliation_HISS_1_18_3_75_forja_16.jpg)

More cool pics at: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2013/06/custom-hiss-tank-desolation-chinese.html
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Ukko on June 02, 2013, 06:53:07 PM
Great work my friend!! Nice weathering painting and add-ons!!!

Impressive, very impressive !  :D
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on June 03, 2013, 03:05:42 AM
I agree, the paint work and accessories you added are nice. On the front page.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: ShamanLogRay on June 03, 2013, 05:23:02 AM
Excellent craftsmanship! I'm really enjoying this thread! Some great paint work all through! Is that a Cobra Gunship I spy at the centre ? :)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on June 03, 2013, 01:44:52 PM
Very nice.  I'm actually going to be starting a modified Hiss Tank soon that will result in something very similar.  I was really going for the more standard tank look with a turret mounted on top like yours!  I'm glad to see one done that looks so good, more motivation to get mine put together.  Great work, looks awesome!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on June 03, 2013, 05:29:53 PM
Hi guys, thanks very much for the comments, and of course to be in the front page again. =)

Excellent craftsmanship! I'm really enjoying this thread! Some great paint work all through! Is that a Cobra Gunship I spy at the centre ? :)

Hi Ray, the main structure belongs to the latest HISS Tank released.

Very nice.  I'm actually going to be starting a modified Hiss Tank soon that will result in something very similar.  I was really going for the more standard tank look with a turret mounted on top like yours!  I'm glad to see one done that looks so good, more motivation to get mine put together.  Great work, looks awesome!

Nice! I hope you show us this project soon. If I can provide more pics from different angles to help you, just let me know.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on June 04, 2013, 06:57:38 PM
What did you use for the top turret?  If you could get a picture from an above angle to see how you positioned it that'd be cool.  I don't know yet what turret I'll use...  I've got a few  to pick from.  I'm hoping to get some work done on it within the next few weeks.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on June 04, 2013, 07:57:36 PM
What did you use for the top turret?  If you could get a picture from an above angle to see how you positioned it that'd be cool.  I don't know yet what turret I'll use...  I've got a few  to pick from.  I'm hoping to get some work done on it within the next few weeks.

I used the original turret from the original set: http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/12/hiss/ You can check a top view in the link, but here is another pic of this angle:

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YIiNEd7Kx0M/Uaue4C4EZtI/AAAAAAAACHQ/SoSvSgn6Z9k/s640/Custom_GI_Joe_Chinese_Tank_Cobra_Fallout_WW_Power_armor_Retaliation_HISS_1_18_3_75_forja_13.jpg)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: kelcken on June 05, 2013, 05:53:03 PM
Loving that tank, especially the weathering!!

Incredible.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: spudafett on June 09, 2013, 08:05:23 PM
well I feel kind of dumb.  I didn't realize that the newest version of this had the turret included.  shows you how rare the new gi-joe toys are in my area!  (and how behind I am at keeping up with what is being released!).

I was thinking when I first saw this that it was a modified version of the original POC line HISS tank. 

Your weathering job and all the other added details are still fantastic.  Very nicely done. 
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Mr. Black on June 10, 2013, 11:05:13 AM
Great looking set of vehicles again. Love the heavy weathering on all of them.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on July 07, 2013, 07:40:35 PM
Hey guys,

Take a look at my last work, a car called Rusty Runner inspired by Death Race modern movie series.

More pics here: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2013/07/custom-death-racer-rusty-runner.html

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uyP3OTcN9cA/UdjA2uDYUUI/AAAAAAAACT8/wSnxe6rTmWg/s640/WIP_Death_Race_Car_Mad_Max_Bruce_Willis_Rusty_Runner_GI_Joe_Cobra_Ninja_Attack_Jeep_Vamp_2.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AmY8_oEKkdk/UdjArK9vx8I/AAAAAAAACTo/cashTvrFbVI/s640/WIP_Death_Race_Car_Mad_Max_Bruce_Willis_Rusty_Runner_GI_Joe_Cobra_Ninja_Attack_Jeep_Vamp_14.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RWfoOUhe3OU/UdjA27poV0I/AAAAAAAACUA/5tpz44ncLQY/s640/WIP_Death_Race_Car_Mad_Max_Bruce_Willis_Rusty_Runner_GI_Joe_Cobra_Ninja_Attack_Jeep_Vamp_17.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-LxVEydLKayk/UdjAvd9LaKI/AAAAAAAACTw/4T1Pn7ETq6E/s640/WIP_Death_Race_Car_Mad_Max_Bruce_Willis_Rusty_Runner_GI_Joe_Cobra_Ninja_Attack_Jeep_Vamp_16.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-M6SmUMM31GA/UdjAPRR6PfI/AAAAAAAACS4/vVIa-vVUsR0/s640/WIP_Death_Race_Car_Mad_Max_Bruce_Willis_Rusty_Runner_GI_Joe_Cobra_Ninja_Attack_Jeep_Vamp_10.jpg)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on July 07, 2013, 07:48:48 PM
Wow, what a great vehicle. Love the Death Race Movies. Matter of fact gonna watch a new one tomorrow. This vehicle would fit well in the JOE Verse and Zombie or Post-Apocalyptic verses too. Expect to see it on the front page tomorrow.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on July 08, 2013, 05:49:24 AM
Welcome to the front page. Almost forgot how great this would fit in with Mad Max verse too. So many verses for this great vehicle.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Ukko on July 09, 2013, 01:23:39 PM
Great vehicles my friend!!! The weathering is nice and the bullet holes are amazingly!!! well done!!!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 29, 2013, 05:00:18 AM
Man, really nice work on both vehicles! Love the Tank mods and new paint scheme! The Rusty Runner is bad ass! Love the additions you have made and the paint work combined with the weathering looks very realistic!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hemble on July 30, 2013, 02:05:17 AM
Mate very impressive work indeed, I especially love the weathering on both vehicles.

Ron
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: JediMerc on July 30, 2013, 04:18:37 AM
Just wanted to say how nice your paint work has been on all your vehicles over the past few months...I've stopped in to see your work, but hadn't posted until now. 

I absolutely love what you did with the 'Chinese Cookie': great paint apps, nice coloring, and the the figure added in looks pretty darn good as well!

Love your work here; looking forward to seeing more!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on September 14, 2013, 10:56:45 AM
Hi Folks,

Thanks a lot for all the kind words and support. I really appreciate that. I believe I'm finally getting into vehicles customization.

Well, let's check the last projects;

Shadowrun's Fusion Shudder

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-auCIcLDU6S0/UjSYKO2ZKxI/AAAAAAAACm4/eBq6afiNkUA/s640/Custom_shadowrun_bike_fusor_fusion_shudder_futuristic_motorcycle_cycle_runner_shadow_blade_Runner_Cobra_BAT_mercenary_firefly_GI_Joe_retaliation_Manowar_Blackthorne_Blackthorn.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-UOFM4KlFfmg/UjSVyiIpb0I/AAAAAAAACmE/h7B39wNYQEg/s640/Custom_shadowrun_bike_fusor_fusion_shudder_futuristic_motorcycle_cycle_runner_shadow_blade_Runner_Cobra_BAT_mercenary_firefly_GI_Joe_retaliation_1.jpg)

* The custom BAT was a comissioned work made by Ukko to attend my demand. He knows how much I wanted that guy. He's one my my fav. custom so far.

You can find more pics here: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2013/09/custom-shadowrun-bike-fusion-shudder.html

The Yellow Tooth:

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gxGWGb4_afw/Uiy30Gnw_wI/AAAAAAAACic/BQ9HN_2gPog/s640/Custom%2520_Star_Wars_GI_Joe_chubbie_Starfighter_Cargo_Vessel_defiant_Smuggler_Alliance_Talon_Karrde_2.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WTw2Jvb0i24/Uiy5Rf3xi4I/AAAAAAAACik/lhmsCZWa2Hk/s640/Custom%2520_Star_Wars_GI_Joe_chubbie_Starfighter_Cargo_Vessel_defiant_Smuggler_Alliance_Talon_Karrde_7.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cGo2C-gN73Y/Uiy0Jyyfg6I/AAAAAAAAChc/1rdpD26MYTg/s640/Custom%2520_Star_Wars_GI_Joe_chubbie_Starfighter_Cargo_Vessel_defiant_Smuggler_Alliance_Talon_Karrde_10.jpg)

More pics can be seen here: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2013/09/star-wars-custom-cargo-vessel-yellow.html
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on September 15, 2013, 08:52:25 AM
Nice. Time to go take this to the pages.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: IMPURGE on September 16, 2013, 04:28:54 PM
sweet lord those are all SICK my friend WOW.  great job
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Sjefke on September 17, 2013, 09:15:27 PM
Beautiful weathering!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 20, 2013, 06:10:27 AM
Very cool and wow! You have 2 of them!?! Awesome stuff man keep it coming.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: PrimitiveTodd on October 07, 2013, 11:43:30 AM
I love the dual Y-Wing cockpit!!!  I have thought about this mod. before, but I don't think I can beat what I see hear. 
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on October 13, 2013, 08:35:21 PM
Thanks for the kind words, guys. They are really important for me.  ;)

Here is my last project, a buggy called El Scorpio, inspired by the game RAGE:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7344/10252934746_2695a901d4_c.jpg)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3785/10252957996_bf02984062_c.jpg)

More pics at: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2013/10/custom-rage-mad-max-el-scorpio.html
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on October 20, 2013, 08:46:12 AM
Nice. Nice. Nice. Off to share. Has a great Mad Maxx look to it.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hemble on October 20, 2013, 07:47:36 PM
Thanks for the kind words, guys. They are really important for me.  ;)

Here is my last project, a buggy called El Scorpio, inspired by the game RAGE:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7344/10252934746_2695a901d4_c.jpg)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3785/10252957996_bf02984062_c.jpg)

More pics at: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2013/10/custom-rage-mad-max-el-scorpio.html

I'm really enjoying the latest batch of vehicles mate well done,  I have to say your El Scorpio is just brillant the design is of it is just stunning but for me it's the weathering it's just so exceptional well done buddy.

Ron
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 20, 2013, 10:09:16 PM
Everything looks good, but I had to comment on El Scorpio. It makes me want to build a custom vehicle. That Zartan fits in perfect with it too.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on November 10, 2013, 01:06:40 PM
Nice. Nice. Nice. Off to share. Has a great Mad Maxx look to it.

Thanks Tamer, Mad Max is always an inspiration. = )


I'm really enjoying the latest batch of vehicles mate well done,  I have to say your El Scorpio is just brillant the design is of it is just stunning but for me it's the weathering it's just so exceptional well done buddy.

Ron

I really appreciate your feedback Ron, your work is one of my top 3 bechmark as a costumizer. I'm a big fan of you. = )

Everything looks good, but I had to comment on El Scorpio. It makes me want to build a custom vehicle. That Zartan fits in perfect with it too.

Hi man, I'm glad you like it. I'll be looking forward to see a custom vehicle from you as soon as possible.

Well, here is another custom vehicle I made for my shadowrun universe. It is a modern HISS tank conversion into some sort of plane:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Bh1UGffaZIs/Un_UbrBZa-I/AAAAAAAACx8/W-x-miS2MO0/s640/Custom_Shadowrun_GI_Joe_Cobra_ship_vessel_Lone_Star_Jake_Armitage_Firefly_Manowar_POC_pursuit_cobra_3_Neuromancer_Philip_K_Dick_Fallout_Vault_power_armor_5.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DwRMYXAHAyY/Un_QfnKq_OI/AAAAAAAACwA/7FyeJdbPNJI/s640/Custom_Shadowrun_GI_Joe_Cobra_ship_vessel_Lone_Star_Jake_Armitage_Firefly_Manowar_POC_pursuit_cobra.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-HNDbEcfRE8c/Un_RsJr6lnI/AAAAAAAACwk/zMUlGrBcBCU/s640/Custom_Shadowrun_GI_Joe_Cobra_ship_vessel_Lone_Star_Jake_Armitage_Firefly_Manowar_POC_pursuit_cobra_3_Neuromancer_Philip_K_Dick.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qorpLhpCBog/Un_Tlp6IW7I/AAAAAAAACxk/sWGNSwOwx_Q/s640/Custom_Shadowrun_GI_Joe_Cobra_ship_vessel_Lone_Star_Jake_Armitage_Firefly_Manowar_POC_pursuit_cobra_3_Neuromancer_Philip_K_Dick_Fallout_Vault_power_armor_1.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YkWjvIlpSPo/Un_SoWiKUxI/AAAAAAAACxI/VZQb2oqmCDA/s640/Custom_Shadowrun_GI_Joe_Cobra_ship_vessel_Lone_Star_Jake_Armitage_Firefly_Manowar_POC_pursuit_cobra_3_Neuromancer_Philip_K_Dick_3.jpg)

After finishing it, I noticed that the color scheme matches the Classic FireFly visual identity, so it could be used for him also. = )

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5_9SVCYhFTQ/Un_TRaKnT7I/AAAAAAAACxU/sfNNA_xxIrw/s640/Custom_Shadowrun_GI_Joe_Cobra_ship_vessel_Lone_Star_Jake_Armitage_Firefly_Manowar_POC_pursuit_cobra_3_Neuromancer_Philip_K_Dick_Fallout_Vault_power_armor_2.jpg)


More cool pics can be found here: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2013/11/custom-shadowrun-lone-star-security.html
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on November 11, 2013, 04:24:47 AM
Looks good as a plane. Off to share again.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Mr. Black on November 12, 2013, 03:39:05 AM
Cool updates, BT. That BAT bike especially caught my fancy!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 13, 2013, 06:51:34 AM
Love, love, love the Scorpion! Great build and the weathering is just brilliant! Zartan is the perfect fit for the driver as well. Nice conversion on that hiss tank too!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on November 14, 2013, 05:35:03 PM
Looks good as a plane. Off to share again.

Thanks for the post my friend, and also for the front page.

Cool updates, BT. That BAT bike especially caught my fancy!

Yeah, that BAT rocks! My friend Ukko made it for me.

Love, love, love the Scorpion! Great build and the weathering is just brilliant! Zartan is the perfect fit for the driver as well. Nice conversion on that hiss tank too!


It was fun to create that Buggy, that's another piece of my Mad Max custom collection. = )

In a near future I plan to add some lone star decals to the plane, but only if I'm able to create or find them somewhere.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on February 23, 2014, 02:49:43 PM
Here the last add to my Mad Max / Dreadnok mixed verse: Forja das Estrelas: Custom Dune Skier & Wastelander Zartan (http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2014/02/custom-dune-skier-wastelander-zartan.html)

The bike was totally repainted, and Zartan got some paint job too. I wanted to create a bike that could match the POC Zartan figure.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UDwuwL5L8Ag/Uwop21rSQSI/AAAAAAAADHU/JNZH3p_oi0U/s1600/Custom_Dune_skier_dreadnok_bike_manowar_zartan_buzzer_torch_roadpig_zarana_zandar_gnaw_mad_mad_post_apocalyptic_wasteland_wastelander_mark_13_xiii_.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E-cOL684NLw/UwovwHURShI/AAAAAAAADJA/7sAmU-dd6JE/s1600/Custom_Dune_skier_dreadnok_bike_manowar_zartan_buzzer_torch_roadpig_zarana_zandar_gnaw_mad_mad_post_apocalyptic_wasteland_wastelander_mark_13_xiii_21.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J5ABz-CkJJM/Uwot8VQHinI/AAAAAAAADIQ/WrrTXZjuCck/s1600/Custom_Dune_skier_dreadnok_bike_manowar_zartan_buzzer_torch_roadpig_zarana_zandar_gnaw_mad_mad_post_apocalyptic_wasteland_wastelander_mark_13_xiii_16.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hOkxF93UM60/UworJzUYDVI/AAAAAAAADIE/u7xvv22Wqmw/s1600/Custom_Dune_skier_dreadnok_bike_manowar_zartan_buzzer_torch_roadpig_zarana_zandar_gnaw_mad_mad_post_apocalyptic_wasteland_wastelander_mark_13_xiii_15.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7q9gkbeuHGc/UwpaPGArWxI/AAAAAAAADKE/QCy-wzDpe7g/s1600/Custom_Dune_skier_dreadnok_bike_manowar_zartan_buzzer_torch_roadpig_zarana_zandar_gnaw_mad_mad_post_apocalyptic_wasteland_wastelander_mark_13_xiii_7.jpg)

More pics in the link on top.

Let me know what is your impression.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on February 24, 2014, 04:12:49 AM
Very nice. Back on the front page!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on March 13, 2014, 05:32:51 PM
Very nice. Back on the front page!

Thanks Tamer!

Here is my last two custom vehicles:

Cobra Cargo truck: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2014/03/custom-cobra-cargo-truck.html

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LPfz1bjD2HQ/UxnRFWPCXYI/AAAAAAAADRw/YUTx0TXDG68/s1600/custom_cobra_cargo_Truck_indiana_jones_GI_Joe_soldier_force_manowar_commander_destro_trooper_baroness_vehicle_convoy_22.jpg)


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GgcvmRtUydc/UxnRR_vG6LI/AAAAAAAADSU/06N2RYzWev0/s1600/custom_cobra_cargo_Truck_indiana_jones_GI_Joe_soldier_force_manowar_commander_destro_trooper_baroness_vehicle_convoy_6.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GfLXJk4P8Xk/UxnQgR2dcUI/AAAAAAAADPw/wzVxHfSKdlU/s1600/custom_cobra_cargo_Truck_indiana_jones_GI_Joe_soldier_force_manowar_commander_destro_trooper_baroness_vehicle_convoy_10.jpg)

Shadowrun's regular citizen car: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2014/03/custom-shadowrun-narch-ii.html

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c4V2taDzGr8/UxXx-eTtCxI/AAAAAAAADOY/G-RIkOTyO2k/s1600/Custom_vamp_blue_civilian_clutch_narch_mk_I_II_2_shadowrun_dont_mess_with_dragon_armitage_jake_samuel_2.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GNXSVEnKxz8/UxXzm36z6ZI/AAAAAAAADPI/YKPRtj0cJl4/s1600/Custom_vamp_blue_civilian_clutch_narch_mk_I_II_2_shadowrun_dont_mess_with_dragon_armitage_jake_samuel_2_shadowrunner_car_4.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lNMofO1zshY/UxX0Kz9fr5I/AAAAAAAADPg/IyABZC-Dmqc/s1600/Custom_vamp_blue_civilian_clutch_narch_mk_I_II_2_shadowrun_dont_mess_with_dragon_armitage_jake_samuel_2_shadowrunner_car_7.jpg)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on March 15, 2014, 05:42:33 AM
You gotta have a cargo truck. I can remember our ole Deuce and how sad I was when they upgraded it to a five ton. Back on the front page.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: PROVOST on March 15, 2014, 05:57:24 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/KxvLXbq.gif)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: CHEWIE on March 15, 2014, 09:53:01 PM
Your Cobra cargo truck is fantastic.  I don't see why Hasbro doesn't make one.

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Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 17, 2014, 01:15:19 PM
Bothe vehicles are very cool! I saw that truck at TRU and wondered how long it would be before someone customized it. Great job!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on April 05, 2014, 01:56:39 PM
Hey guys,

Here is my last custom / repaint. The Defender mark 3: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2014/04/custom-gi-joe-steel-marauder-defender.html

I really like this vehicle, but the paint scheme could be better, so I spend some time improving it to be the way I like. = )

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ilwBujpw9oc/U0BYDzwB8sI/AAAAAAAADWQ/FcTr3tnbQCk/s1600/Custom_GI_Joe_mech_steeel_marauder_cobra_deviant_manowar_forja_mech_mecha_robot_3_75_future_cyberpunk_police_army_drone_22.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZWegt-VNd_s/U0BWU2gC4MI/AAAAAAAADVg/aZ5XsaqTkkY/s1600/Custom_GI_Joe_mech_steeel_marauder_cobra_deviant_manowar_forja_mech_mecha_robot_3_75_future_cyberpunk_police_army_drone_17.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GtJg0e2n50Q/U0BY-Wovt5I/AAAAAAAADWo/p2inv3pmU5Q/s1600/Custom_GI_Joe_mech_steeel_marauder_cobra_deviant_manowar_forja_mech_mecha_robot_3_75_future_cyberpunk_police_army_drone_13.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6Nb7S6jK7ZE/U0BXOIwJFLI/AAAAAAAADV4/7yS9H4PInRo/s1600/Custom_GI_Joe_mech_steeel_marauder_cobra_deviant_manowar_forja_mech_mecha_robot_3_75_future_cyberpunk_police_army_drone_2.jpg)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on April 06, 2014, 05:56:08 AM
Awesome Mech. I really like it. I so keep waiting for them to create something like this configurable mech for the SW Verse. Going to the front page.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hemble on April 15, 2014, 04:46:40 PM
More stunning work mate and your weathering as always is just top notch.

Ron
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on May 24, 2014, 06:52:50 PM
Awesome Mech. I really like it. I so keep waiting for them to create something like this configurable mech for the SW Verse. Going to the front page.

Thanks, man. Unfortunately the closest vehicle we have from this category are the Walkers.

More stunning work mate and your weathering as always is just top notch.

Ron

Thanks, Ron. As I said your work in one of my major inspirations. = )

Here is a group shot of some of my wastelanders (Dreadnoks) alongside with the last vehicles I made inspired by Mad Max and Fallout:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9WfgjsyGFBw/U4DUWxtzM5I/AAAAAAAADao/exeZ88dHbew/s1600/Custom_GI_Joe_vehicle_mule_mad_max_post_apocalyptic_fallout_cargo_truck_gears_dreadnok_noks_rage_fury_road_21.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y0QczTqwkzY/U4DOM_PJ7CI/AAAAAAAADZg/bcO67oIOJLM/s1600/Custom_GI_Joe_vehicle_mule_mad_max_post_apocalyptic_fallout_cargo_truck_gears_dreadnok_noks_rage_fury_road_12.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N5tnUxfGdk0/U4DOSowBtEI/AAAAAAAADZo/Xaa-LSWAAKk/s1600/Custom_GI_Joe_vehicle_mule_mad_max_post_apocalyptic_fallout_cargo_truck_gears_dreadnok_noks_rage_fury_road_11.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gm0q_mDDR7s/U4DVuWqPlNI/AAAAAAAADbA/pH6jMFXpsXU/s1600/Custom_GI_Joe_vehicle_mule_mad_max_post_apocalyptic_fallout_cargo_truck_gears_dreadnok_noks_rage_fury_road_22.jpg)

Critiques and feedbacks are most than welcome. = )

More pics here: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2014/05/custom-mad-max-fallout-transport-mules.html
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hemble on May 24, 2014, 07:57:57 PM
Great work yet again mate and the bullet holes are a great touch.

Ron
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on June 07, 2014, 07:13:53 PM
Great work yet again mate and the bullet holes are a great touch.

Ron

Those cars have a tough life, indeed. = )

Here is my new vehicle, just an update to the modern vamp with vintage colors:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-18gYofyUWPs/U5O3ALINp_I/AAAAAAAADjE/EgbpkmhcB4Q/s1600/Vamp_GI_joe_custom_modern_30th_25th_hawk_snake_eyes_vehicle_car_cobra_jeep_vintade_manowar_comandos_acao_4.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SIicay8NcFM/U5O2KdqwbPI/AAAAAAAADi0/_daL63p9-eI/s1600/Vamp_GI_joe_custom_modern_30th_25th_hawk_snake_eyes_vehicle_car_cobra_jeep_vintade_manowar_comandos_acao_15.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sqJw4vF2S_Q/U5O6cpY4qVI/AAAAAAAADkQ/bEPRnYWvMjg/s1600/Vamp_GI_joe_custom_modern_30th_25th_hawk_snake_eyes_vehicle_car_cobra_jeep_vintade_manowar_comandos_acao_18.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qWGhoIWBVc0/U5O2Wu4a94I/AAAAAAAADi8/joFc6b3T0Xs/s1600/Vamp_GI_joe_custom_modern_30th_25th_hawk_snake_eyes_vehicle_car_cobra_jeep_vintade_manowar_comandos_acao_2.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mlmxuJ5C8qs/U5O4js-BV5I/AAAAAAAADj0/_zmCvYvY3Q8/s1600/Vamp_GI_joe_custom_modern_30th_25th_hawk_snake_eyes_vehicle_car_cobra_jeep_vintade_manowar_comandos_acao_9.jpg)

If someone wants to see more pics, just visit: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2014/06/custom-gi-joe-vamp-mk-iii.html
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on June 08, 2014, 07:35:17 AM
Looks great. Off to share.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on June 22, 2014, 04:02:36 PM
Another VAMP!

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qq9uvo3H1OY/U6cK87ZV6QI/AAAAAAAADpA/vKCYFi6bhEk/s1600/Vamp-custom-GI_Joe_modern-POC-Retaliation-ninja_combat_cruiser_desert-clutch-4x4-Cobra_vehicle_car_9.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XYYwyjql5i8/U6cKHcIdd3I/AAAAAAAADn0/20VR2QODRco/s1600/Vamp-custom-GI_Joe_modern-POC-Retaliation-ninja_combat_cruiser_desert-clutch-4x4-Cobra_vehicle_car_1.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-57n9qLyJE4k/U6cKmYgz0jI/AAAAAAAADok/ZrnDhZc6CnM/s1600/Vamp-custom-GI_Joe_modern-POC-Retaliation-ninja_combat_cruiser_desert-clutch-4x4-Cobra_vehicle_car_5.jpg)

The only modification I made was creating a windshield to manage the lack of protection to the front seats.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-53wz6Dbphso/U6cQw2FJfsI/AAAAAAAADpQ/X4gN2WeQg-c/s1600/Vamp-custom-GI_Joe_modern-POC-Retaliation-ninja_combat_cruiser_desert-clutch-4x4-Cobra_vehicle_car_muscle_team.jpg)

More pics here: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2014/06/custom-gi-joe-vamp-mk-iv.html
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on June 25, 2014, 08:14:59 AM
Oh yeah, looks great with all three of them together. Time for another front page share methinks.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on June 25, 2014, 12:37:29 PM
Oh yeah, looks great with all three of them together. Time for another front page share methinks.

Uhul! ;D
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on August 04, 2014, 04:21:41 PM
Wazzup!

Here is my Adventure Team JIM suit, heavily weathered. That's just a Chap-mei repaint I was commissioned to do:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uoA7K8nM_nY/U90JRNS38QI/AAAAAAAADtg/45Xu7U6eE_c/s1600/GI_Joe_custom_diving_suit_dive_deep_six_shipwreck_JIM_sea_adventure_cobra_falcon_ocean_vehicle_6.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NKtelwgNNXA/U90JH1gO3oI/AAAAAAAADso/LYLbiZhRt5U/s1600/GI_Joe_custom_diving_suit_dive_deep_six_shipwreck_JIM_sea_adventure_cobra_falcon_ocean_vehicle.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KxUWrJF7FQs/U90JLkMAEwI/AAAAAAAADtA/1R2lgBidCKg/s1600/GI_Joe_custom_diving_suit_dive_deep_six_shipwreck_JIM_sea_adventure_cobra_falcon_ocean_vehicle_2.jpg)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on August 05, 2014, 03:00:05 PM
Nice work. Off to share.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on August 05, 2014, 06:19:45 PM
Even if it's just a repaint, it looks fabulous! I will need to get my hands on one of those dive suits for sure! Would it be possible to see the helmet opened?
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: darthstreams on August 07, 2014, 07:12:22 AM
This is awesome, I just picked up two of these dive suits, never knew they were made. They'd look excellent as the one used in KOTOR, your paint apps are top notch as well, good job!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: krztfr on September 21, 2014, 05:23:25 PM
Always thought about buying the diver suit just might have to now
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on September 01, 2015, 03:18:10 PM
I'm back after at least 9 months hiatus. Got some cool stuff to show off:

The Bulls: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2015/08/custom-mad-max-bullet-farm-raging-bulls_31.html

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OkKGXHOYae8/VeTEBI_VllI/AAAAAAAAEc8/fcODTCfrXA4/s640/custom-mad-max-bullet-farm-hummer-fallout-immortan-joe-farmer-major-kalashnikov-fury-road-manonwar-forja-2.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-URg_zIZa-lM/VeTEBK7JkBI/AAAAAAAAEdA/36kGU0YXmeg/s640/custom-mad-max-bullet-farm-hummer-fallout-immortan-joe-farmer-major-kalashnikov-fury-road-manonwar-forja-3.jpg)

The Rhino: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2015/07/custom-gi-joe-urban-rhino.html

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oq81_swhpow/VbPQOBYzE3I/AAAAAAAAEYI/vWeRRTOpOxE/s640/custom-gi-joe-RHINO-rhino-urban-cobra-ops-beachhead-steel-brigade-forja-estrelas-manowar-25th-30th-rock-roll-mauler-8.jpg)

Sentinels: http://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2014/12/custom-gi-joe-mech-sentinels-nomads.html

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HPdeoA7B4Vo/VKSA-BcAdOI/AAAAAAAAEJM/EnRlEW0CS7I/s1600/Custom-GI-joe-mech-cobra-deviant-steel-marauder-drone-robot-1-18-manowar-forja-estrelas-comandos-brasil-desert-vamp-tan-4.jpg)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Starchaser on September 02, 2015, 09:45:55 PM
Really nice work on these latest customs. I particularly like the Rhino. Keep up the amazing work.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on February 10, 2018, 02:44:20 PM
Any fans of the classic A-wing color scheme? I really hoped hasbro would deliver a ship like we saw on the movie and battlefront game, so I stopped waiting and made my own.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F9fxIfmyhL0/Wn9E2uM2I-I/AAAAAAAAH2g/xP1ho3pfWNYNN5yNPbGVKHU1N_8zjrC6gCLcBGAs/s640/A-wing-last-jedi-custom-red-paint-star-wars-battlefront-2-return-jedi-hasbro-bandei-forja-manowar-2.jpg)https://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com.br/2018/02/custom-star-wars-wing-battlefront-2.html#more

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VFUiFRUGuqM/Wn9E3e0bRvI/AAAAAAAAH2w/jPTe5qvgEOkTD4FW8aePIWzgAWz3prDEQCLcBGAs/s640/A-wing-last-jedi-custom-red-paint-star-wars-battlefront-2-return-jedi-hasbro-bandei-forja-manowar-5.jpg)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on February 10, 2018, 09:44:29 PM
It is great that they use the Ralph McQuarrie concepts in the new movies.
Your A-Wing looks awesome. The weathering is fantastic.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: (SID) on February 10, 2018, 10:31:34 PM
Wow  LOVE that A-WING now I just need to see a green one  ;)

Also that repaint on the deep sea diver is really great. Always wanted that toy... Now you've shown how cool it can be.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on February 11, 2018, 08:19:05 AM
Very nice. Off to share.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hemble on February 11, 2018, 05:03:59 PM
Excellent work mate.

Ron
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: CHEWIE on February 13, 2018, 08:04:20 PM
What a fun thread.  Just awesome stuff here.

The A-Wing is so damn well done too.  Makes me want to buy a few and repaint them.

 0/
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Darth More on March 02, 2018, 02:09:59 AM
The A-Wing looks escellent! The paint looks very realistic and makes it look like painted metal, too!
I really like the colors on it and how you found the exact colors of this project is great! My favourite detail on this custom are the new cannons!

And also your previous military vehicles look badass - you definitely added some nice modifications The Expandables would also like!

- Philipp
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on November 01, 2018, 10:33:36 PM
Here is a makeover of an old custom vehicle a made a few years back. Now the car has new paint apps and updated guns.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-83isz7GMZOU/W9YO_x_CnLI/AAAAAAAAKCA/D4e7QBas8tgoqvHp-tQnL1AKxhAFCHWEQCEwYBhgL/s640/Death-Race-custom-Car-Mad_Max-Rusty-Runner_GI_Joe_Cobra_Ninja_Attack_Jeep_Vamp-capa.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yf4ys5Ap2E0/W9YO-ZcmO-I/AAAAAAAAKBw/v57jQtG0ms4x3LSQlWWf0LBKbTrXVRwvQCEwYBhgL/s640/Death-Race-custom-Car-Mad_Max-Rusty-Runner_GI_Joe_Cobra_Ninja_Attack_Jeep_Vamp-4.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2qnaR7tImk/W9YPAIcH4AI/AAAAAAAAKCI/CCcFdokkjAEOkcrMHcC-_KFirhzN1FS3gCEwYBhgL/s640/Death-Race-custom-Car-Mad_Max-Rusty-Runner_GI_Joe_Cobra_Ninja_Attack_Jeep_Vamp.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l8pFPuBpcZU/W9YO97vSHOI/AAAAAAAAKBw/ZJ7WywgzFgk0jDwUqhGq4z5pHVh2L3q3ACEwYBhgL/s640/Death-Race-custom-Car-Mad_Max-Rusty-Runner_GI_Joe_Cobra_Ninja_Attack_Jeep_Vamp-2.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yPWyyJZbPmI/W9YO_cCEOPI/AAAAAAAAKCE/H7dxS4ksPMk09iT1Lu4Hn4qSPEnU4oTRwCEwYBhgL/s640/Death-Race-custom-Car-Mad_Max-Rusty-Runner_GI_Joe_Cobra_Ninja_Attack_Jeep_Vamp-8.jpg)
https://forjadasestrelas.blogspot.com/2018/10/custom-death-race-rusty-runner-2018.html
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on November 02, 2018, 02:53:59 AM
This just looks so tough. I can sure see this being in some type of Death Race. Off to share in all the right places.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Darth More on November 02, 2018, 06:26:24 AM
Wow, I just love your vehicle customs! I'm sure The Expandables would do as well!
Awesome work & thanks for sharing!


- Philipp
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on November 03, 2018, 02:13:57 AM
Your latest vehicle looks super cool.
It would fit great in the Mad Max universe.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on July 12, 2020, 03:47:44 PM
Hi guys, long time since I post anything, but I'm back in the game.

Let's take a look in some new materials?

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y8zEqi04YHs/XwuPN19554I/AAAAAAAAQL8/7QzA4JcumccIvehQpjwJr7KXV-riVaiQACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/custom-a-wing-the-last-jedi-star-wars-rebels-rebel-pilot-repaint-vehicle-1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MKMXZNbAdys/XwuPNx3KmEI/AAAAAAAAQME/DOzxdQ2oqL8C6qAK9u04tbrZM20dtkMqACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/custom-a-wing-the-last-jedi-star-wars-rebels-rebel-pilot-repaint-vehicle-3.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-65cSt_RC-Eo/XwuPO0lPXXI/AAAAAAAAQMI/gj55m7YQUFcOzlNvgnlg6eWPnJdbF1XcQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/custom-a-wing-the-last-jedi-star-wars-rebels-rebel-pilot-repaint-vehicle-5.jpg)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on July 13, 2020, 07:51:40 AM
Wow, thats nice. Great to see you back around.

Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Mos-Eisley-Customz on July 13, 2020, 11:13:21 AM
Hi guys, long time since I post anything, but I'm back in the game.

Let's take a look in some new materials?


WoW!!!!!! ..very impressive  8)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on July 13, 2020, 02:52:48 PM
Hi guys, long time since I post anything, but I'm back in the game.

Let's take a look in some new materials?


WoW!!!!!! ..very impressive  8)

I'm glad you liked, there is more to come. Many SW related  0/

Wow, thats nice. Great to see you back around.

Off to the front pages.

Thanks, Tamer . Feels good to be back
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Starchaser on July 16, 2020, 10:30:23 PM
So cool to see you back on the thread! I really like the paint job on that A-wing, it really sings.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: jkno on July 18, 2020, 12:18:29 AM
Cool looking A-Wing, the colors are great
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on August 01, 2020, 02:08:12 PM
So cool to see you back on the thread! I really like the paint job on that A-wing, it really sings.

Thanks, mate. I had chosen a carnival-like color palette for this one.

Cool looking A-Wing, the colors are great

Thanks! I'm glad you liked :)

I finished another repaint, this time for the Rogue one tank. The way the factory paint was applied always bother me, despide the excellent weathered concept.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LrI4lX8ohqc/XyXSqEHZwHI/AAAAAAAAQPM/zBeCAsxZbpAhTCYuZH1ElEf1QwwUNwyFACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/custom-star-wars-tank-rogue-one-occupier-forja-das-estrelas-6.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MUHB-070zUo/XyXSp_XHUkI/AAAAAAAAQPc/26wYJhA5jOkgaemvprMmZzbB3OZ0ZTAMgCPcBGAYYCw/s640/custom-star-wars-tank-rogue-one-occupier-forja-das-estrelas-5.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DPFs_fUTYTk/XyXSokjKSjI/AAAAAAAAQPQ/ghkVhf4Et5Q_r4kfuQDumgM7lE5jYBergCPcBGAYYCw/s640/custom-star-wars-tank-rogue-one-occupier-forja-das-estrelas-2.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uL1V3l8kBBc/XyXSpzi9SAI/AAAAAAAAQPc/yvEWbT3kPW8x0cdlVvbRrcXV3JzvBeo0gCPcBGAYYCw/s640/custom-star-wars-tank-rogue-one-occupier-forja-das-estrelas-4.jpg)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Mos-Eisley-Customz on August 01, 2020, 02:45:30 PM
Nice, it turned out great  8)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on August 02, 2020, 06:22:13 AM
I liked the tank before, but wow this paint job makes me like it even more. So nice!

Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Starchaser on August 16, 2020, 07:37:54 PM
Love the additional touches on this. Really nice upgrades!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hemble on August 19, 2020, 11:40:08 PM
Greta work mate.

Ron
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Darth More on September 12, 2020, 03:18:02 AM
One can see the difference now. And I thought Hasbro's paint apps were good! Well, they are better than before, but THIS is something else. Epic make-over on this one! If I have a second one of this tank, I'll give him some weathering to get some variety. Those could be quite cheap on clearance. Sometimes I wish I lived in the U.S.
Thanks so much for sharing this one - I'm very impressed!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on June 13, 2021, 04:02:06 PM
Finished my ATST conversion, lots of small increments and efforts were put on this one. I'm really happy how it turned out as I'm aiming to replicate the movie model as best as I can. It's not 100% movie accurate, but it's satisfying.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gxCqJFqwORY/YMZ6I8PCetI/AAAAAAAARWA/PuJ-UDPej5MbytL0Cl21Tf5q7hWFLNsTACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/custom-AT-ST-black-series-repaint-forja-estrelas-return-of-the-jedi-1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CyCfToXC7ss/YMZ6Ki1lwqI/AAAAAAAARWU/Lwgr41nwx_AAdMRE7h9fJzXKQhdVl1_CACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/custom-AT-ST-black-series-repaint-forja-estrelas-return-of-the-jedi-7.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5BLW-yES4Pg/YMZ6J8k3o1I/AAAAAAAARWI/BX01bxMtelcSolzXHZLTp2DvbvOivrT3ACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/custom-AT-ST-black-series-repaint-forja-estrelas-return-of-the-jedi-4.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FPP7ixSG4XI/YMZ6I1ckxjI/AAAAAAAARV8/fVElDScOsVoE5-8whwvRuV32eSVDFAPoQCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/custom-AT-ST-black-series-repaint-forja-estrelas-return-of-the-jedi-2.jpg)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: JDeck on June 13, 2021, 06:35:01 PM
Looks great. I thought it was a bandai kit at first. Cool groundwork too.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: (SID) on June 14, 2021, 08:20:32 AM
Wow what a work of art! Packing right now... I have 3x of TBS version next to me. So I can see how improved your version is. Its like night and day!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on June 15, 2021, 05:23:48 AM
Nice work all the way around. If its not screen accurate you would have to be pretty picky. Looks spot on to me and I like my Walkers!

Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: hemble on June 15, 2021, 07:16:47 PM
Fantastic work mate.

Ron
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on June 16, 2021, 03:12:56 PM
Looks great. I thought it was a bandai kit at first. Cool groundwork too.

Thanks! I used the kit as a guild for the mods in fact :)

Wow what a work of art! Packing right now... I have 3x of TBS version next to me. So I can see how improved your version is. Its like night and day!

Thanks, I too have some extra to be upgraded here. But my next walker will be Mandalorian's Marauders.

Nice work all the way around. If its not screen accurate you would have to be pretty picky. Looks spot on to me and I like my Walkers!

Off to the front pages.

Nice! I thought you would like this one :)

Fantastic work mate.

Ron

Thanks, Pal  0/
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Darth More on June 20, 2021, 03:30:44 AM
Sorry for my late comment on this jaw-dropping project! I agree with previous commentators and with you! You can be very happy with the result. I like your attention to detail like the drilled holes for the main cannons. Like on your Rogue One Tank the paint looks amazing on this AT-ST. If I got The Black Series AT-ST (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10220.0) that cheap, I'd be tempted to customize one as well. If I remember correctly this one could be found on Clearance for as low as $9.99. The cheapest one  of The Black Series that I got was 30€. Well, if I break down the SOTDS Hoth Assault Pack from 2010 the cheapest Walker was probably about $20. Good times...

I think you nailed the shade of grey used by the Galactic Empire and I also enjoy how you recreated the weight of the vehicle on the diorama base! That's the kind of stomping action I like and only know from Jurassic Park. haha And I also like how you filled or covered all holes for the screws with additional details and added this battle damage to the body's front. As JDeck already said, this could be confused with a fine model by Bandai. And I think that's a big compliment. This is a dream project of many and as far as I remember not your fist custom Scout Walker, right? The rusty one was another impressive idea. Really well done, mate!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Starchaser on July 08, 2021, 09:46:33 PM
Hear, hear! That's a great looking AT-ST.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on July 17, 2021, 05:59:52 AM
The paintwork on the assault tank and the AT-ST looks incredibly good.
Excellent work
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on September 10, 2021, 07:28:12 PM
Sorry for my late comment on this jaw-dropping project! I agree with previous commentators and with you! You can be very happy with the result. I like your attention to detail like the drilled holes for the main cannons. Like on your Rogue One Tank the paint looks amazing on this AT-ST. If I got The Black Series AT-ST (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10220.0) that cheap, I'd be tempted to customize one as well. If I remember correctly this one could be found on Clearance for as low as $9.99. The cheapest one  of The Black Series that I got was 30€. Well, if I break down the SOTDS Hoth Assault Pack from 2010 the cheapest Walker was probably about $20. Good times...

I think you nailed the shade of grey used by the Galactic Empire and I also enjoy how you recreated the weight of the vehicle on the diorama base! That's the kind of stomping action I like and only know from Jurassic Park. haha And I also like how you filled or covered all holes for the screws with additional details and added this battle damage to the body's front. As JDeck already said, this could be confused with a fine model by Bandai. And I think that's a big compliment. This is a dream project of many and as far as I remember not your fist custom Scout Walker, right? The rusty one was another impressive idea. Really well done, mate!

Thanks! Converting this AT-ST to a more movie-like model is not too hard to be honest and I hight recomment as first try. When the time comes for you to make you own just hit me up, I can help with the steps. I still have two AT-STs in the line, one with the desert theme and the last one base on the Marauder's version from Mandalorian.

The base does have a bit of jurassic park vibe with the stomp mark on the ground indeed!

Hear, hear! That's a great looking AT-ST.

Thanks!

The paintwork on the assault tank and the AT-ST looks incredibly good.
Excellent work

Thanks! Sometimes the weathering make all the difference.

Here some pics from the A-wing and B-wing that are part of my last hangar dios. Both had minor mods and a full repaint:

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JAT5XCXzeiY/YTekI0s7PqI/AAAAAAAARng/PufPgR6YSUk-WuJKLU3Itkgnlw2AH7m4ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/custom-star-wars-a-wing-forja-estrelas-2.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ORECn5L-VW8/YTekIZGWErI/AAAAAAAARnc/wS7Eo5qyyDQ5ResOETJbdBzgTCEoOg1QACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/custom-star-wars-a-wing-forja-estrelas-1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G34p7VTHLxI/YTekHDGgvGI/AAAAAAAARnM/GFDYeq_1dJ084w0OQ2KYKmQU5QqBGuviQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/custom-star-wars-a-wing-b-wing-forja-estrelas-2.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XvpFL8TLWjg/YTekHP-8osI/AAAAAAAARnQ/xJ_K0qxlIpMS-KEYJuGoFN-anLhrri06QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/custom-star-wars-a-wing-b-wing-forja-estrelas-1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z5tajJgkncw/YTekHIHvbLI/AAAAAAAARnI/pFmubUyhO34ZUMoJHFGLRhSL-xt2HugtQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/custom-star-wars-a-wing-b-wing-forja-estrelas-3.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6GtvAbyQw7I/YTekH-QAW4I/AAAAAAAARnU/PO8HUCaQTrMYSpK4EcuuKgHDxPhxX8h0gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/custom-star-wars-a-wing-b-wing-forja-estrelas-4.jpg)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Starchaser on September 11, 2021, 12:15:56 AM
The A- wing look really good. What modifications did you make to it? I love the paint job on the B-wing. I think it looks magnificent.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on September 11, 2021, 11:00:31 AM
The A- wing look really good. What modifications did you make to it? I love the paint job on the B-wing. I think it looks magnificent.

Thanks! The cockpit was all remade: https://scontent.fsdu5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/224681499_4260009897393241_2758614703980719875_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=b9115d&_nc_ohc=zdd7yjZ777cAX_cxBZX&tn=tq85OoVY9YbhglT6&_nc_ht=scontent.fsdu5-1.fna&oh=eb0ea880ea44b7b7a1f37d2140ec9097&oe=6161FEC8

The clear plastic piece on the engines was also removed: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSm6pZBpyoy/
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on September 12, 2021, 06:40:00 AM
Wow both ships are just fantastic.

Love that B-Wing though. All your mods and paint work are fantastic.

Off to share on the front pages.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on September 13, 2021, 02:33:55 PM
Wow both ships are just fantastic.

Love that B-Wing though. All your mods and paint work are fantastic.

Off to share on the front pages.

Thanks! I'm working on an X-wing at the momment. This will be a version undergoing maintenance. :)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on September 14, 2021, 02:36:27 AM
An X-Wing too, sounds awesome.

You really have a great thing with this Rebel Hangar you have going on.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Starchaser on September 15, 2021, 12:34:32 AM
That B-wing cockpit looks really good! I like the center control stick and beaded chair.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: MandoMuggle on September 16, 2021, 09:41:29 AM
That A-Wing is unreal!

This is movie prop quality!!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on September 17, 2021, 05:46:29 PM
That A-Wing is unreal!

This is movie prop quality!!

Thanks! The next in like is the X-wing o/

That B-wing cockpit looks really good! I like the center control stick and beaded chair.

Thanks!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on September 26, 2021, 07:54:27 PM
This month I'm a customizing machine, just finished a small side project; actionfleet Sandcrawler repaint & a small vignette for it to chill.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ORtT4C7mbvI/YVDOB7Ht-2I/AAAAAAAARxw/lce7V0bwUk8p3EZJzDfzE_FxRq1AwXejQCLcBGAsYHQ/w622-h640/custom-star-wars-diorama-sandcrawker-jawa-a-new-hope-dune-sea-tatooine-desert-scene-12.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ejp0he9ke5c/YVDOD2KuGYI/AAAAAAAARyQ/7N9HD9oBNGcIYEq-MqQ5v5J4i1eqXa6MQCLcBGAsYHQ/w622-h640/custom-star-wars-diorama-sandcrawker-jawa-a-new-hope-dune-sea-tatooine-desert-scene-9.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2RItBivqcbU/YVDODAYlauI/AAAAAAAARyE/uDZfigl5bl0NyS6dO_MQ_bq9NQTS0BJqgCLcBGAsYHQ/w622-h640/custom-star-wars-diorama-sandcrawker-jawa-a-new-hope-dune-sea-tatooine-desert-scene-6.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hf7d85EON4E/YVDOCw-oVxI/AAAAAAAARyA/jbW_j45tN6sR9Hkp6vOY_IsardSGKfQdQCLcBGAsYHQ/w622-h640/custom-star-wars-diorama-sandcrawker-jawa-a-new-hope-dune-sea-tatooine-desert-scene-5.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T98yfK4d_t0/YVDOCAVSZvI/AAAAAAAARx0/cWW7nBa5nYEqQ4K8JeOPlOGqhtreuTcHQCLcBGAsYHQ/w622-h640/custom-star-wars-diorama-sandcrawker-jawa-a-new-hope-dune-sea-tatooine-desert-scene-2.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7wPqwPbdBqY/YVDOA37ulyI/AAAAAAAARxs/p03GQvycdCkKD-BblHwN3mXDJfX85RokgCLcBGAsYHQ/w622-h640/custom-star-wars-diorama-sandcrawker-jawa-a-new-hope-dune-sea-tatooine-desert-scene-1.jpg)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: JDeck on September 26, 2021, 09:06:55 PM
That's really awesome! What's the rock made of?
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Starchaser on September 26, 2021, 11:04:53 PM
I love that! Nice job with paint applications. I, too, am curious about your rock face.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on September 27, 2021, 02:57:52 AM
Love the weathered paint job on the Crawler. Seeing the tracks in the sand is just awesome too. Great all around.

Off to share on the front pages.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on September 27, 2021, 06:31:39 AM
Love the weathered paint job on the Crawler. Seeing the tracks in the sand is just awesome too. Great all around.

Off to share on the front pages.

Thanks! I made the tracks and the rocks to make the vehicle look bigger  0/

That's really awesome! What's the rock made of?

I love that! Nice job with paint applications. I, too, am curious about your rock face.

Thanks, guys! The rock is made of plaster, I carved the rock profile out of foam and styrene, them drop plaster over and it is done. The paint did the final trick.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Starchaser on October 25, 2021, 01:30:22 PM
Thanks for sharing your process and materials for the rock.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Darth More on October 28, 2021, 10:01:31 AM
The first picture you posted already looks majestic! I really like the colors you chose and especially the chipping! Nice details on the treads and I agree the rock alone looks amazing.

Looks just like in the movie!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on December 04, 2021, 06:50:26 PM
I finally finished the Mandalorian's Walking Terror. If you are not thrilled with the hasbro's raider AT-ST, well, you're not alone. Dont get me wrong, I love when hasbro releases stuff; new cast, old cast, overpriced and stuff. With some custom work the vehicle can be better, and by that I mean way better. Here is the final result:

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2LBFXdYOtq4/YawPB-W7gyI/AAAAAAAASAo/BxVjButgTWMiVVUYfKun2cX_0RA2NjaRQCNcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Mandalorian-raider-at-st-walking-terror-atst-hasbro-vintage-black-series-11.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq3T4C5RWjM/YawPEY7DpWI/AAAAAAAASBQ/giEtqRDOVQMQYMUpZM-seh3swG78BoIWgCNcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Mandalorian-raider-at-st-walking-terror-atst-hasbro-vintage-black-series-9.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RnuaCIa7kc0/YawPEbGCGII/AAAAAAAASBM/-wa42SJXMb0r_z4kZ8FjJKO-6TAcZbuLACNcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Mandalorian-raider-at-st-walking-terror-atst-hasbro-vintage-black-series-8.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hS2fy6f5co8/YawPC73WxsI/AAAAAAAASA4/4ugEAahjQKQH-8OdX5fVl_gTKOG1aoRrACNcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Mandalorian-raider-at-st-walking-terror-atst-hasbro-vintage-black-series-3.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0TpA8fnzWyQ/YawPCysiqrI/AAAAAAAASA0/ywORpKWY_MQfX0wTuN1C9WN9dm5OQlXhgCNcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Mandalorian-raider-at-st-walking-terror-atst-hasbro-vintage-black-series-2.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mXa4XgurNjo/YawPB3R9y-I/AAAAAAAASAs/-hrOt68RkRkB4NIXV1SIE1FIdsUl37d4ACNcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Mandalorian-raider-at-st-walking-terror-atst-hasbro-vintage-black-series-10.jpg)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Clonehead on December 04, 2021, 07:33:48 PM
Dude, that turned out very nice!
  I love the vantage point in shot #2
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: RC-1136 on December 05, 2021, 04:52:44 AM
While the detail and custom work in your AT-ST is fantastic, I can't stop laughing at the hatches that are open in #2 - the hatch doors positioned like that make the walker look "angry."   ;D
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on December 05, 2021, 08:21:34 AM
Well, I had to pick my jaw back up off the floor with this one. So freaking awesome!

So off to share on the front pages. I mean wow!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: MandoMuggle on December 08, 2021, 01:40:49 AM
VerY, VERY nice!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on December 12, 2021, 06:08:38 PM
Dude, that turned out very nice!
  I love the vantage point in shot #2

Thanks! I had a blast working on this thing.

While the detail and custom work in your AT-ST is fantastic, I can't stop laughing at the hatches that are open in #2 - the hatch doors positioned like that make the walker look "angry."   ;D

Hehehe, I cant see it same way, but I'm glad you liked. I plan to add the red light at some point to give that anger feel.

Well, I had to pick my jaw back up off the floor with this one. So freaking awesome!

So off to share on the front pages. I mean wow!

Thanks, pal  ;D I know how you like the walkers.

VerY, VERY nice!

Thanks, man o/
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on December 19, 2021, 07:49:06 AM
I'm finally done with my AT-STs tour and finished the last one I had in line. Different from the other two which had a heavy and light weathering applied to it, for this one I choose to only replicate the classic colours and that's it.

To be honest this one could be moved to another dio so I still want to have the oportunity to mod it further.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbiusC08-0joWTCkraBQYD0O487NsbxfmBKpdhHCUy_RJCOfUjVoRBFaYcTqEbif3elPVxbu_-epPHWOK95K_iYMiXudIbdt3VLs-M79pRSki7PRcBicB7QBsTr8Fo2jWUOExy0wsvAbK8t5m6BghYteo4CRnOWeeEauIdGZAy_NlzMtydeoVDvEeUfg=w426-h640)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5iAbhZ4w33b4HUHXTzxu4wwTvsJbv3E5b6PQzwCeicXC4SHZuNXKNNLeORctUKphnXTuZbnM6aHDPf7u4ki2mIUSkLM75GfBzHdXels_Iisyr9gyUfxcu8k8OyLFEJ7bNvuTYPFtWchXqWYGztf_3Nmvq6ZqJUjsof1qtvaVjml1ruB39BHY1JNvb8Q=w426-h640)

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Here is the first one that was made:

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(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gxCqJFqwORY/YMZ6I8PCetI/AAAAAAAARWA/PuJ-UDPej5MbytL0Cl21Tf5q7hWFLNsTACLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/custom-AT-ST-black-series-repaint-forja-estrelas-return-of-the-jedi-1.jpg)
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: JDeck on December 19, 2021, 11:43:28 AM
Looks fantastic between the greebling and the paint shading. Great job.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on December 20, 2021, 08:16:19 AM
I agree that greeblie work is outstanding.

Off to share on the front pages.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: RCWCreations on December 21, 2021, 03:28:35 AM
Great work!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on December 21, 2021, 03:46:07 AM
I wish someone would sell kits like this to finish up the inside of the AT-ST legs.

It really makes such a difference to the final product.

Not to mention the paint work on this is fantastic too.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on December 21, 2021, 05:22:04 PM
I agree that greeblie work is outstanding.

Off to share on the front pages.

I wish someone would sell kits like this to finish up the inside of the AT-ST legs.

It really makes such a difference to the final product.

Not to mention the paint work on this is fantastic too.
Thanks, pal. This new year I plan to learn some 3d sculpting shenanigans and might be able to offer some king of upgrade kits to improve the toys.

Looks fantastic between the greebling and the paint shading. Great job.

Thanks, man. Let's see what customs the next year will bring  0/

Great work!

Thanks!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on December 22, 2021, 04:02:32 AM
Well definitely count me down for a few. I know I have a couple of these I would love kits for.

Great news.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Darth More on December 24, 2021, 12:28:10 AM
Okay, I tend to being late on here. You knocked those Scout Walkers out of the park as much as you knocked me out of my Baby Yoda socks, man. So I needed to pick up my jaw first before I could leave my comment.

I got one question since you shared your AT-ST Raider from The Mandalorian: Did you modify Hasbro's original TVC release or is your Raider a complete repaint of the Black Series version?
I'm extremely curious because I don't see any chance for me to get my hands on the Klatooinian Raider from Hasbro for an affordable price. But I might pick up a TBS one without toes for 45€ next week. I'm going to cast the missing toes in resin and repaint it completely.

Yet, I doubt that mine will look as good as yours. I went back looking at the pictures of your latest A- and B-Wing and your paintjobs look just straight professional. Every touch by the brush looks accurate, the paint is applied nice and evenly and your chipping is one of the finest I've seen.
Same applies to your second AT-ST. I think you nailed the shade of grey. hehe
I really like how you add more detail to your Scout Walkers. It does make all the difference in order to make them look like movie props. This tooling will always remain one of my favorites by Hasbro. I still feel the excitement of the time when Hasbro announced this new design back in 2008. I was so happy that I had patiently waited full of hope for an all-new design.

And now we're here: TBS AT-ST were sold as cheap as $9.99 USD at TK Maxx and left all possibilities for us customizers to modify & repaint them. Must be good to live in the U.S.

I wish you a merry Christmas, BlackThorne and best wishes go to Brazil! Thank you so much for sharing your impressive vehicles with us!
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on December 24, 2021, 08:17:47 PM
Okay, I tend to being late on here. You knocked those Scout Walkers out of the park as much as you knocked me out of my Baby Yoda socks, man. So I needed to pick up my jaw first before I could leave my comment.

I got one question since you shared your AT-ST Raider from The Mandalorian: Did you modify Hasbro's original TVC release or is your Raider a complete repaint of the Black Series version?
I'm extremely curious because I don't see any chance for me to get my hands on the Klatooinian Raider from Hasbro for an affordable price. But I might pick up a TBS one without toes for 45€ next week. I'm going to cast the missing toes in resin and repaint it completely.

Yet, I doubt that mine will look as good as yours. I went back looking at the pictures of your latest A- and B-Wing and your paintjobs look just straight professional. Every touch by the brush looks accurate, the paint is applied nice and evenly and your chipping is one of the finest I've seen.
Same applies to your second AT-ST. I think you nailed the shade of grey. hehe
I really like how you add more detail to your Scout Walkers. It does make all the difference in order to make them look like movie props. This tooling will always remain one of my favorites by Hasbro. I still feel the excitement of the time when Hasbro announced this new design back in 2008. I was so happy that I had patiently waited full of hope for an all-new design.

And now we're here: TBS AT-ST were sold as cheap as $9.99 USD at TK Maxx and left all possibilities for us customizers to modify & repaint them. Must be good to live in the U.S.

I wish you a merry Christmas, BlackThorne and best wishes go to Brazil! Thank you so much for sharing your impressive vehicles with us!

Hey pal, thanks for the words and votes :) Brazil does need positives energies to defeat our current evil overlord.

My Raider AT-ST was made 100% using the Hasbro's Mandalorian version (pic bellow), but in the end is doesnt matter if you pick the Mando, the Black series or even any of the previously version. They are all the same, only the paint vary. Since is a complete repaint, I would get the cheapest one I can get.

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When you start your build feel free to write me. I can help you with each stage, ok?

If you need visual reference much of my work in progress were documented on my personal instagram account; https://www.instagram.com/nmauser/
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Starchaser on December 27, 2021, 04:32:03 PM
Brilliant job on these AT-ST's. Nice job with the design elements and great paint job.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on January 30, 2022, 06:15:45 PM
Brilliant job on these AT-ST's. Nice job with the design elements and great paint job.

Thanks, pal  0/

Finally finish this toy conversion. I had a lot of setbacks during the process, filling the assembly and projectile holes was challenging, but getting close to the colors was the hardest part.

I also had better expectations for the base, I was expecting to achive a dynamic cloud and ended with a candy cotton block ~ I'll remake the base at some point in the future.

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(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjH7uEr8fqy2CGeW9GA7L-dkFPdVwABcXgTGhx8F5DIXn3oLS3FeRiC4v4Oh_kcapLH1cnDA1j3wDKKgRBnjmmzCNxjQTh2-qpoY8xsv5CidhEkaMLUdm5PqSXMQw6SQEyAPInH4-iH946LJIt69kAk9d6FAPUANSZPgXUHI6VuEO9S0PDZu-RdbE5fTg=w480-h640)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6PD8zTA-csr_7hV2AHSUOXZGa_DgVBJxNWFqlFJfhzYB1nEcbLKN53bwZ_lsKFuCTvnFVzhHEv4MElvLK7lP2ux4pxiMjPo5vQjpAzHZaJK3JqhyuwwfV-Fmc74SMLTL4pIlo6GjUk-mpGpfJulpCtZO6Gad0-DgiiIXUNLgzO-ZyAFqjoOW2BLk16A=w480-h640)

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Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Starchaser on January 30, 2022, 10:14:48 PM
The conversion looks really good. I'm sure those holes were a challenge but the ship looks fantastic and the paint job is brilliant. I know color matching can be really challenging (I mean really challenging) but the colors look really good. I don't think the clouds looks that bad, but I can see why you might not be fully satisfied with them. Maybe trying to figure out how to put some darker shades into them would help - but...I don't know the first thing about coloring batting/cotton stuffing. I love that one of your pilots has a helmet and the other doesn't.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on January 31, 2022, 05:03:03 AM
Nice Cloud Car. I too think the cloud look decent.

Off to share on the front pages.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: JDeck on January 31, 2022, 07:47:06 AM
Cloud car looks awesome! Great paint and paneling/weathering.

The base looks good. Honestly if you got a wispy effect, it wouldn't last long  long enough to take pictures, but it wouldn't be permanent. You could have a black base, but make some kind of cloud effect when photographing.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Foxtrot Delta on October 28, 2022, 07:05:18 PM
Cloud car looks awesome! Great paint and paneling/weathering.



My thoughts exactly
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: BlackThorne on October 22, 2023, 08:10:54 PM
Finished the Cloud Car's base upgrade some weeks ago:

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Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Starchaser on October 22, 2023, 11:04:19 PM
That looks great! I love the elements that you added to the base, that's fantastic.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: Tamer on October 23, 2023, 03:01:13 AM
Very nice.

Off to share.
Title: Re: BlackThorne's Custom Vehicles
Post by: JDeck on October 23, 2023, 04:42:53 PM
This looks great! The cloud was cool but this is much better, great job!