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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Figures => Topic started by: My kind of scum on October 03, 2013, 09:54:02 PM

Title: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on October 03, 2013, 09:54:02 PM

So, I figured it was finally time to quit being a lurker and start a thread for my own customs here.  You may have seen most of these at Rebelscum or Yakface, but this is definitely the most active place to "talk shop."

I focus mainly on background characters of my own design and hope to eventually start up on photonovels but that plan has taken a backseat since the birth of my daughter.

Anyway, here's a ton of photos.  Let me know your thoughts.

A bounty hunter:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/011_zpscfb42e55.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/011_zpscfb42e55.jpg.html)
Random spaceport backgrounder:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/009_zpsf72dd540.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/009_zpsf72dd540.jpg.html)
Mezgraf from the Dark Times comic series (made for a recent Yakfinities):
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/003_zps07554116.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/003_zps07554116.jpg.html)
Tattooine backgrounder:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/001_zpsd5fc2cfa.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/001_zpsd5fc2cfa.jpg.html)
Spaceport luggage cart:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/039_zps43198695.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/039_zps43198695.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/038_zps86678759.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/038_zps86678759.jpg.html)
An astromech being used for as a dumpster-burner in a shady part of a spaceport...  (idea came from concept art from 1313)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/196_zps6aa0efd1.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/196_zps6aa0efd1.jpg.html)
Spaceport security guard:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/193_zpsd62807f4.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/193_zpsd62807f4.jpg.html)
Spaceport luggage handler:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/190_zps4b0ccf60.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/190_zps4b0ccf60.jpg.html)
Givin traveler: 
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/188_zpse942f732.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/188_zpse942f732.jpg.html)

More to come...

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on October 03, 2013, 10:02:31 PM

My Selkath traveler:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/011-1_zps5ac019b0.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/011-1_zps5ac019b0.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/009-1_zpsfea4a3b2.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/009-1_zpsfea4a3b2.jpg.html)
A repaint of a Droids character, trying to bring him more in line with the modern "realistic" figures:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/008-1_zps5cc7472f.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/008-1_zps5cc7472f.jpg.html)
Twi'lek girl - paint is kind of rough on this one...
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/006-2_zps52fa77c0.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/006-2_zps52fa77c0.jpg.html)
Human female bar patron:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/002-1_zps170ba87a.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/002-1_zps170ba87a.jpg.html)
Adventurer with her droid:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/016-1_zpsc0782a30.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/016-1_zpsc0782a30.jpg.html)
Bith Coruscant "club kid" (recipe stolen, but I can't remember from who.  based on concept art for AOTC)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/013-1_zpsdf1cb3b2.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/013-1_zpsdf1cb3b2.jpg.html)
Better look at GNK droid:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/011-1_zpsdd974a42.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/011-1_zpsdd974a42.jpg.html)

More to come...

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on October 03, 2013, 10:16:48 PM

My take on a Clone Sniper:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/002.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/002.jpg.html)
Neimoidian traveler:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/006-1.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/006-1.jpg.html)
Sullustan traveler:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/041.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/041.jpg.html)
armored thug/bodyguard:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/040.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/040.jpg.html)
Duros trader:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/036.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/036.jpg.html)
Human traveler/trader:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/033.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/033.jpg.html)
Pantoran female  (need to add some tattoo markings to her face, probably to make her look more like a Pantoran):
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/029.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/029.jpg.html)
Female bounty hunter:  (paint is rougher than I would like)

(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/027.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/027.jpg.html)
Weequay traveler:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/026.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/026.jpg.html)
totally blanking out on the species name, but another traveler:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/024.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/024.jpg.html)

more to come...

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on October 03, 2013, 10:27:00 PM

Stennes Shifter soldier-for-hire:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/020-2.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/020-2.jpg.html)
Background rough and tumble spacer:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/018-1.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/018-1.jpg.html)
Weequay thug/guard with attack "dog" :
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/015-1.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/015-1.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/014-2.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/014-2.jpg.html)
Protocol droid:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/023.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/023.jpg.html)
Thug/Assassin: (Barabel?)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/020-1.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/020-1.jpg.html)
Abyssin traveler:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/019-1.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/019-1.jpg.html)
Sullustan adventurer:  (Need to add some gloss to his eyes as they look a little "dead" dull like this...)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/014-1.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/014-1.jpg.html)
Hotshot pilot:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/012-1.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/012-1.jpg.html)
Utai traveler:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/010.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/010.jpg.html)

More to come...

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Tamer on October 04, 2013, 02:57:11 AM

First of welcome to ISY! Let us know if you have any questions.

Now what a great group of custom figures! That is definitely my kind of way of saying hello. Off to share these on our front page and facebook page.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on October 04, 2013, 05:43:14 AM

Great Stuff!  Welcome to the Yards!  I really appreciate the customs of normal people.  Many of us focus on Jedi, Clone Troopers, Stormtroopers, etc. but not enough regular folks. 

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: wraithnine on October 04, 2013, 05:57:41 AM

Great job!  love these characters  the species you blanked on was Nautalon from Glee Anselm, i love the variety!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: darthcrassus on October 04, 2013, 06:30:23 AM

Wow, that's the first good Selkath I've ever seen. How did you make him? What did you use for the head?

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on October 04, 2013, 08:57:55 AM

Wow.  Thanks everyone.  (and for the front page!  I'm honored, truly!)

The Selkath was a head cast I purchased online.  I will figure out whose cast it is and post it, but right now, I cannot for the life of me remember...

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Wreckage on October 04, 2013, 03:08:14 PM

I love the use of the space precinct heads!!!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Clonehead on October 04, 2013, 04:12:06 PM

Man, welcome aboard! I am having a hard time choosing a favorite here. Great use of parts and what a great group of alien custom figures.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: ghostskull18 on October 04, 2013, 06:10:33 PM

Welcome to the yards! Awesome work! What head did you use on the spaceport security guard?

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Sjefke on October 04, 2013, 08:45:32 PM

Dang impressive kit bashing here.  I love the Selkath and the all bounty hunters.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on October 05, 2013, 07:26:42 AM

Quote from: ghostskull18 on October 04, 2013, 06:10:33 PM

Welcome to the yards! Awesome work! What head did you use on the spaceport security guard?

As Wreckage called out, that's one of the Space Precinct alien heads.  Some cutting/dremeling is required on them, but they fit into Star Wars well, in my opinion.

And thanks again, for the comments.  I will try to add more photos later this weekend.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: CHEWIE on October 05, 2013, 08:34:12 AM

Love all these customs, and agree with Tamer... that Selkath is off the charts!

 0/

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: JediMerc on October 06, 2013, 07:28:25 AM

This Selkath looks good.  Definitively hope this is an alien species we see in Abrams' upcoming contribution to the saga!

Got any Rakata aliens in any upcoming pieces of work?  ;)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on October 06, 2013, 03:40:28 PM

This may be a bit late but welcome to the yards ! i have seen your work over at the other site  but  glad to see you over here now !  This is the place to be

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on October 07, 2013, 07:25:57 PM

Again, thanks to everyone who has commented.  I really appreciate it.

Now, prepare yourself for another photobomb.  I took photos of a lot of my older customs.  Many of these date back to the POTF2 days, so they aren't necessarily the best base figures and my customizing skills were not at all near where they are today.  (Also, many of them are very dusty.  I'm in the process of dismantling my Star Wars room and redoing everything.  Some of these figures have been sitting in the same dios for 5+ years)

At any rate, the next few posts will be full of older figures.

The only really recent figure of the bunch, my weequay shadowport mechanic.  He'll play a decent sized role in my photonovel series if it ever gets off the ground.
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/021_zps1fcdd131.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/021_zps1fcdd131.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/022_zpsf78b4443.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/022_zpsf78b4443.jpg.html)

A cantina photo shoot with a bunch of various backgrounders:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/023_zps0441546c.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/023_zps0441546c.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/024_zps21ec753f.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/024_zps21ec753f.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/025_zpsae44c8eb.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/025_zpsae44c8eb.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/026_zps0401ece6.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/026_zps0401ece6.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/028_zpsf5cc45b0.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/028_zpsf5cc45b0.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/029_zps0eaab72c.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/029_zps0eaab72c.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/030_zpsff93cc99.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/030_zpsff93cc99.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/031_zps6995c50d.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/031_zps6995c50d.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/032_zpsb360148c.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/032_zpsb360148c.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/033_zps4d0c362b.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/033_zps4d0c362b.jpg.html)

Sorry the light kind of washed out some of the images.   More to come...

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on October 07, 2013, 07:34:08 PM

(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/034_zps9c5d15c4.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/034_zps9c5d15c4.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/037_zps0afe6e6e.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/037_zps0afe6e6e.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/038_zpse20ba9a7.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/038_zpse20ba9a7.jpg.html)

Some older senator customs...

(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/042_zpsfe541a61.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/042_zpsfe541a61.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/040_zpsdf6aeeb9.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/040_zpsdf6aeeb9.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/041_zpsfb8a8f55.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/041_zpsfb8a8f55.jpg.html)

Various "city folk"
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/043_zps6c4d7119.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/043_zps6c4d7119.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/044_zps71da4d90.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/044_zps71da4d90.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/045_zps66791de0.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/045_zps66791de0.jpg.html)

All the pictures of this guy came out blurry which stinks because I really like him...
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/047_zps7ad716fe.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/047_zps7ad716fe.jpg.html)

(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/049_zps651b5802.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/049_zps651b5802.jpg.html)


More to come...  (one more post)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on October 07, 2013, 07:43:57 PM

My spaceport security team:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/050_zps15b377a7.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/050_zps15b377a7.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/051_zpse6445de1.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/051_zpse6445de1.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/052_zps9284c093.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/052_zps9284c093.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/053_zps2ad18193.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/053_zps2ad18193.jpg.html)

A family of Rodians -
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/054_zps65d0fed2.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/054_zps65d0fed2.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/055_zpsc6e5e782.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/055_zpsc6e5e782.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/056_zpsdb4a52ee.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/056_zpsdb4a52ee.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/057_zps90e487f4.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/057_zps90e487f4.jpg.html)

An alien race I created using a (Schleich, I think) dinosaur and one of the Jabba's Palace drummers -
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/058_zpsb395964c.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/058_zpsb395964c.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/059_zps5060e662.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/059_zps5060e662.jpg.html)

A very oxidized older protocol droid
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/060_zpsf8a90e38.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/060_zpsf8a90e38.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/061_zps4aa143f9.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/061_zps4aa143f9.jpg.html)

Bothan
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/063_zps2e74e275.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/063_zps2e74e275.jpg.html)

and last, but not least, a human traveler
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/064_zps81e25b58.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/064_zps81e25b58.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/065_zps86b7d8d7.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/065_zps86b7d8d7.jpg.html)

Whew.  And that's it for the massive photobomb.  I hope you enjoyed these.  Any comments or criticisms are welcome.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: ghostskull18 on October 07, 2013, 08:01:27 PM

awesome! Really like the oxidized protocol droid!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Tamer on October 08, 2013, 02:59:09 AM

Wow, another great update. Off to share.

Cool figure using that Schliech.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on October 08, 2013, 05:52:14 AM

Great work!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: PrimitiveTodd on October 08, 2013, 11:08:31 AM

Most impressive introduction!  I love the species diversity represented here.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: BlackThorne on October 08, 2013, 01:07:40 PM

Sweet update!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on October 13, 2013, 05:14:16 PM

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!  That's most of my older customs (may have a few to photograph as I work on redoing the room) - hopefully, I'll get some time to work on more soon.  Time has been unkind, but I've purchased a lot (A LOT) of new fodder recently, so I'm dying to try out some ideas...

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: BlackThorne on October 13, 2013, 09:01:13 PM

I took a look in the previously figures. I liked them!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on October 21, 2013, 04:43:21 PM

wouldnt mind having these in my collection

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Clonehead on October 21, 2013, 07:26:57 PM

Killer paint apps make a figure and that is what we are seeing here.
Fantastic!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: hemble on October 22, 2013, 03:29:04 AM

Great looking figures and such a variety well done.

Ron

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on March 29, 2014, 01:34:09 PM

Well, it has been a long long time, but I've gotten more custom work done lately.  I posted a couple of new creations in the Rebels contest thread, but figured I should update this thread with some of my new figures.  (And offer sincere thanks to all of the kind words on here in the past.)

First of all, my group of space pirates for the current Yakfinities.  Individual pictures of the characters are up in the Yakface forums, but here is the group:

(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_6610_zps8adf167a.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_6610_zps8adf167a.jpg.html)

And a few random others...  First, a Weequay mando lazy no-paint custom:

(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_6597_zps3d817e7a.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_6597_zps3d817e7a.jpg.html)

A couple of outer rim refugees...

(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_6589_zps13cb6ca2.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_6589_zps13cb6ca2.jpg.html)

And an Asari core-worlder.  She uses a cast head from I Am Boba Fett.  I've repainted the head four times and I'm still not totally happy with it, but it may be as good as I can get it for now.

(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_6595_zpsfa1fe3d2.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_6595_zpsfa1fe3d2.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking! 

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Siths Herald on March 29, 2014, 06:52:44 PM

WOW!  I just looked through the whole thread.  You do some awesome work.  There are some really creative kitbashes and combinations here!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Tamer on March 30, 2014, 08:09:54 AM

Wow, great update. Loving that larger Outer Rim Refugee. Off to share on the front page.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on March 30, 2014, 08:31:49 AM

You have some very nice kitbash figures here in your thread.
I can't wait to see more.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on March 30, 2014, 02:42:50 PM

What a treat to look at all that amazing custom work! One of my absolute favorite things about star wars has always been the background characters. Lucas's team handled them so well in the OT, even if some were puppets or people holding masks on sticks under burlap sacks. You're a customizer after my own heart with the crazy amount of detail you've added to you work! Love that oxidized ancient protocol droid! I can only hope you get hired by Hasbro and put in charge of making all the background characters!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: DocOutlands on March 30, 2014, 07:20:52 PM

These are some terrific figures!!  Love seeing some Production Platform 3 parts in the Pirates shot.   8)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on March 31, 2014, 07:10:07 PM

Docoutlands - there would be a whole lot more of your stuff if I could ever find more time to paint.  ;)  Soon, I hope.

Just want to say a heartfelt thanks to everyone for all of the kind words (and for the front page - that was awesome to see).  There's such a great community here.  I need to spend more time on these forums, for sure.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on March 31, 2014, 08:27:38 PM

Great looking custom figures!
 I really like the Asari figure you made using one of my cast heads.
She looks Awesome!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on May 08, 2014, 02:49:22 PM

Finished another batch of customs up this week.  Mostly Jabba's goons for the current Yakfinities.

First of all, my first movie custom in quite some time, Chokk from Episode 1.  He is my first attempt at sculpting with Green Stuff, so he's a bit rough...
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_6891_zps06cded39.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_6891_zps06cded39.jpg.html)

A repaint of a Power Lords figure to be some muscle for Jabba.

(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_6898_zps8e691df3.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_6898_zps8e691df3.jpg.html)

A human skiff guard
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_6897_zps498117b8.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_6897_zps498117b8.jpg.html)

A Pacithip thug
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_6892_zps79275b3c.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_6892_zps79275b3c.jpg.html)

And to add to my series of outer rim refugees, a Polis Massan
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_6906_zpsaed572de.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_6906_zpsaed572de.jpg.html)

Hope you enjoy them!  There are a few more pictures in the Yakfinities thread on Yakface.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on May 08, 2014, 07:58:40 PM

cool stuff!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Tamer on May 09, 2014, 02:57:35 AM

A great batch of new ones. Off to share to the front page.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on May 09, 2014, 06:02:48 AM

Thank you!  Great to see my Pacithip up on the front page this morning!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: DarthSinister on May 09, 2014, 11:46:50 AM

They're all very well done.

I think I like Chokk the best. That power lords repaint is awesome, it looks like it belongs in Star Wars.

Also, your lighting is superb my good man.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: BigKev on May 09, 2014, 12:36:09 PM

Excellent work! A couple of questions:

1 - Do you prime, and if so with what?

2 - What paints do you use and why?

Thanks!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on May 09, 2014, 08:57:35 PM

Thank you both for the kind words!  To answer your questions, BigKev, I do not typically prime my figures (though I probably should...)

As far as paints, my brand of choice is Tamiya - it is a very smooth paint that typically covers with one coat while still being fluid enough to not gum up on the figures.  Being impatient, it's also nice that it dries quickly.  Haha.  I do use some cheaper (Rose/Folk Art, etc...) acrylics for washes and dry-brushing.  I have recently started using Citadel paints as well and I do like them, but I think that Tamiya are still my favorite brand.  I hope that helps.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: smeagol92055 on May 09, 2014, 09:11:41 PM

(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_6897_zps498117b8.jpg)

That is a fantastic custom! It looks so great. Is that one of the Ralph McQuarrie concept heads? It kind of looks like actor Chris Pratt, aka Starlord in the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy movie.
(http://wpc.556e.edgecastcdn.net/80556E/img.news/NEc4tSoNalvFfi_1_2.jpg)

The sad part is, this is the actual headsculpt we get on the Starlord figure, which looks NOTHING LIKE Chris Pratt.:
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--w3S9JGNj--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/q246dhqhoiecsb2oqshy.jpg)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on May 09, 2014, 10:17:16 PM

Excellent work.
I'm a big fan of your kitbash figures.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on May 10, 2014, 07:49:51 AM

Thank you!  And Sméagol, that is indeed the concept Han head on that figure.  Didn't notice the Chris Pratt resemblance, but I can definitely see it now that you point it out.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on May 17, 2014, 08:55:33 PM

Just a little update with a few figures that I finished up this weekend.  First of all, one more of Jabba's henchmen for the current Yakfinities contest:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_6933_zps401e0ae6.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_6933_zps401e0ae6.jpg.html)

A repainted GNK droid:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_6939_zps600f5c8f.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_6939_zps600f5c8f.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_6941_zps921876c6.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_6941_zps921876c6.jpg.html)

And last of all, a pretty simple arm swap/repaint of Merumeru...
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_6948_zpse5ddca66.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_6948_zpse5ddca66.jpg.html)

Sorry for the rough photos.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: wraithnine on May 18, 2014, 05:10:08 AM

great job with using the "Green stuff" (hint:keep your tool wet when working it so that it doesnt stick to the Green Stuff and drag it) loving the henchmen they all look great

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Tamer on May 18, 2014, 07:21:17 AM

I like that first goon, off to share.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on May 18, 2014, 07:57:57 AM

Thanks!  And Wraithnine - thanks for the tip.  Really trying to get to the sculpting phase now that Hasbro's character output has practically stalled. Also, thanks for the Warhammer 40k decal tip long ago - this GNK droid would be much more plain without your input.  ;)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Mungo Baobab on May 18, 2014, 12:25:57 PM

Great customs!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Hanzo_the_Razor on May 19, 2014, 06:25:32 AM

Love the repainted droid.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on May 19, 2014, 07:48:00 AM

Thank you!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on June 20, 2014, 10:38:41 AM

Haven't posted in a bit, but I have been able to finish quite a few "easy" customs (parts swaps or basic repaints) over the last few weeks.  I hope you enjoy them!

(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7170_zpsc748a938.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7170_zpsc748a938.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7170_zpsc748a938.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7170_zpsc748a938.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7171_zps7d22a7f4.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7171_zps7d22a7f4.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7173_zps8ad53535.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7173_zps8ad53535.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7176_zpsb6a41958.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7176_zpsb6a41958.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7178_zpsa692ff69.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7178_zpsa692ff69.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7179_zpsd4a9e4d0.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7179_zpsd4a9e4d0.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7180_zps8244c002.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7180_zps8244c002.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7181_zpsa591c4d8.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7181_zpsa591c4d8.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7182_zpsde2bf4d5.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7182_zpsde2bf4d5.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7183_zps4dcc009d.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7183_zps4dcc009d.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7185_zpsa39733e9.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7185_zpsa39733e9.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7187_zpsaacc7fe7.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7187_zpsaacc7fe7.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7188_zpsbef828f2.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7188_zpsbef828f2.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7191_zpsdc0a13ae.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7191_zpsdc0a13ae.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7193_zpsf762d1d7.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7193_zpsf762d1d7.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7194_zps27fae38e.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7194_zps27fae38e.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: DarthSinister on June 20, 2014, 03:43:50 PM

Love this new batch. For quick customs they're great!

My favorite is the mantis thug, love that guy!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on June 21, 2014, 07:29:15 AM

Thank you!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on June 21, 2014, 09:11:33 AM

The combinations are endless! And you make them look effortless. Great work! Always fun to see your stuff :)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: DocOutlands on June 21, 2014, 05:34:03 PM

HEY!!  I recognize some of those background props!!

OUTSTANDING figures in my book!!  Just the sort of "everyday scum" I love seeing as supporting cast in a dio!  Well-done!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Barmic_Rin on June 23, 2014, 11:10:07 PM

They're all so cool, definitely a good mix of styles that I imagine you'd see in a crowd scene, or inhabiting a 'wretched hive of scum and villainy'.
I think my favourite has to been the guy using the bespin luke body, he just screams spaceport worker...

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: BlackThorne on June 24, 2014, 08:23:57 AM

Loved those customs. = )

Citizens are always welcome.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: wraithnine on June 24, 2014, 10:24:09 AM

superb customs!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on June 24, 2014, 04:43:54 PM

Thank you all for the kind words!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Tamer on June 30, 2014, 07:47:25 AM

Just got back from vacation and see alot of great new customs in here. Have to take this update to the front page.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Barmic_Rin on June 30, 2014, 12:58:23 PM

I've just noticed the airship from 'the golden compass' in the background, what are your plans for that?
I managed to grab one last week, and thinking either tourist bus or travelling fast food shop.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on July 09, 2014, 05:11:54 AM

Quote from: Tamer on June 30, 2014, 07:47:25 AM

Just got back from vacation and see alot of great new customs in here. Have to take this update to the front page.

Thanks for the front page!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on July 09, 2014, 05:14:30 AM

Quote from: Barmic_Rin on June 30, 2014, 12:58:23 PM

I've just noticed the airship from 'the golden compass' in the background, what are your plans for that?
I managed to grab one last week, and thinking either tourist bus or travelling fast food shop.

You know, I'm not sure.  I bought one online thinking that the balloon sections were actually sculpted plastic, not beach ball type things - the plan was to use it as a start towards the hot air balloons from Tattooine during the pod race (how's that for obscure?), but that obviously won't work.

It's funny that you mention food shop as that was one thing I was thinking of - possibly the SW version of a food truck.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: krash_override on July 10, 2014, 04:00:58 PM

Very cool!  I like the little Anakin(?) base guy

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on September 24, 2014, 09:43:42 AM

Haven't updated here in too long...  Here is a batch of work created for the current Yakfinities merchants challenge - some merchants and the spacers that visit their bazaar.  I hope you like the photos!  (There are more shots in the Yakfinities thread on Yakface.com as well...)

(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_8416_zpsc09a32f3.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_8416_zpsc09a32f3.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_8412_zpsd9c2a664.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_8412_zpsd9c2a664.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_8410_zps9e82b110.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_8410_zps9e82b110.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_8405_zpse557c95e.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_8405_zpse557c95e.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_8404_zpsfa041a79.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_8404_zpsfa041a79.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_8400_zps894c36b2.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_8400_zps894c36b2.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_8401_zpsc94aac53.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_8401_zpsc94aac53.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_8391_zps8a9edfa6.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_8391_zps8a9edfa6.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_8389_zps50f29c56.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_8389_zps50f29c56.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_8388_zpsdf221344.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_8388_zpsdf221344.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_7731_zpsfea305c5.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_7731_zpsfea305c5.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: DarthSinister on September 24, 2014, 06:06:43 PM

They all look great! I was looking at that McFarlane 'ToTo' figure on e-bay the other day, wondering what I could do with him.

By the way, where did you get that OT alien head? I don't know his name. He's the Mosep type with the pointy ears.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Tamer on September 25, 2014, 02:21:14 AM

Wow, I really like that Astro with all the holes in it. Time to take this update to the front page.

And good to see you back!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on September 25, 2014, 07:21:29 AM

Thanks for the front page and for the kind words!

Darth Sinister - I want to say the head came from I-Am-Boba-Fett/Riff Valley.  I'll try to track it down, but I believe that's where I got it.  As for toto, he's really cool - I've had him since he originally released and I keep planning on painting him up to look a little more "star-warsy," but I really like how he looks.  One of these days, I'm going to sculpt a better platform on his back for a rider to sit on.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Sjefke on September 26, 2014, 08:52:50 AM

Quote from: My kind of scum on September 24, 2014, 09:43:42 AM

Haven't updated here in too long...  Here is a batch of work created for the current Yakfinities merchants challenge - some merchants and the spacers that visit their bazaar.  I hope you like the photos!  (There are more shots in the Yakfinities thread on Yakface.com as well...)

and coming back strong!

Impressive.   Most impressive.    Va1

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Starchaser on September 30, 2014, 10:26:48 AM

Saw the bazaar over at yakface (where I'm still just an observer) and really loved the Ginny Weasley gun-runner. It took a while, but I finally figured out where the cloak came from - Prince of Persia Dastan. I really like the way you've folded the Power Lords figures into the dio as well. Lots of really cool "background" characters. Great work!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on October 02, 2014, 01:20:04 PM

Thanks so much for the kind words!  It's really appreciated.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on December 21, 2014, 06:40:24 PM

Kind of an end of the year update here.  Some random figures I've finished and not shown yet...

First up, two easy Imperial officer customs - one simply with Starkiller's head, a no paint custom.  One using the head and hands from the BAD Bespin guard - just a tiny bit of paint on the neck...
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/002_zps275ed9b9.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/002_zps275ed9b9.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/003_zps857fb91c.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/003_zps857fb91c.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/004_zps51546b81.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/004_zps51546b81.jpg.html)

Next, another no paint custom backgrounder.  Dagger Marvel body, Starkiller belt, (not sure whose skirt it is).  Head is from an Indy Marion figure, if I remember correctly.
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/005_zps23fc405f.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/005_zps23fc405f.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/006_zpsbb2ea769.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/006_zpsbb2ea769.jpg.html)

Loje Nella - from a cast made by I Am Boba Fett.  Have had this one for a few months, but finally got him painted up to a finished state...
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/007_zpsc1941f39.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/007_zpsc1941f39.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/012_zpsf78cc711.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/012_zpsf78cc711.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/013_zps0adc587f.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/013_zps0adc587f.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/018_zps6b8df30c.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/018_zps6b8df30c.jpg.html)

A repaint of one of the Star Tours droids:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/018_zps6b8df30c.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/018_zps6b8df30c.jpg.html)

And the Gonk project...  A couple of these have been seen, but this is the full series.  Basically, when I did a couple of Gonk repaints, my daughter decided that she wanted to have a rainbow of droids.  So, she helped me paint some of these up so that we would have a full rainbow of them.  I glued some bits and bobs onto them to differentiate them...
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/020_zps43c7cb1b.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/020_zps43c7cb1b.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/022_zpsb9498779.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/022_zpsb9498779.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/024_zps556a1b80.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/024_zps556a1b80.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/025_zps6d8e320a.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/025_zps6d8e320a.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/026_zpsc38e6f2e.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/026_zpsc38e6f2e.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/031_zps53b84153.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/031_zps53b84153.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/032_zpsc3f560bf.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/032_zpsc3f560bf.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on December 22, 2014, 02:23:46 AM

I totally dig your work.
Very inspiring.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Tamer on December 22, 2014, 03:38:17 AM

Love that Gonk Project, off to share.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: OC47150 on December 22, 2014, 06:15:28 AM

I like the gonk droids. I've repainted a few but never thought about the bright colors before. Might have to try that after the holidays.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on December 22, 2014, 03:57:54 PM

Thanks for the shout out on that Loje Nella cast figure!
Really liking all those custom GONK droids especially that orange one!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on December 23, 2014, 09:01:12 AM

What a great update.
I especially like your Gonk project.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Starchaser on December 27, 2014, 06:53:56 PM

The Gonk droid project is delightful. Great mix of parts on the other customs. That Marek Imperial officer could almost pass as a Vulcan;)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on January 05, 2015, 07:53:51 AM

GONKS!!!  Nuff said.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on January 22, 2015, 09:00:34 PM

Thanks everyone for the kind words!  The gonk project was definitely a fun one!

Another customs update from me for the new year.

First up, some bounty hunters for the current Yakfinities contest.  A Zeltron and a bumbling duo...  More pictures and bios in the Yakfinities thread over on Yakface.com.
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_8964_zpshy4qunit.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_8964_zpshy4qunit.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_8974_zpscwuqy4jp.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_8974_zpscwuqy4jp.jpg.html)

Next up, just a quick weathering job on a clone to make him look like he's been through some rough times...
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_8979_zpsieuec9rs.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_8979_zpsieuec9rs.jpg.html)

Here's a Coruscant information broker.  After the Empire came to power, he helped smuggle people out of the core, but ended up keeping the information on where they went into hiding so that he could blackmail them.
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_8980_zpsdsmodena.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_8980_zpsdsmodena.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_8981_zpsug1agk9e.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_8981_zpsug1agk9e.jpg.html)

Lastly, a quick and dirty no-paint custom.  I thought these parts looked good together to make a rough looking individual, someone that you would find in a rough cantina on a backwater world...  (sorry for the bad photo on this one...)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_8982_zps1rbeahzg.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_8982_zps1rbeahzg.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Tamer on January 23, 2015, 02:57:53 AM

That was a great update. On the front page.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on January 23, 2015, 08:57:23 AM

Thanks, Tamer!  I appreciate it!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on February 18, 2015, 07:14:51 AM

Realized that I haven't updated my thread here for awhile. 

I've been mostly working on painting up the podracer figure models from as is film models (considering Hasbro will never get to them...) but I have a few other updates as well.

First up, my painted podracers:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9168_zpslv1nxvve.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9168_zpslv1nxvve.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9149_zpsxwri0hiy.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9149_zpsxwri0hiy.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9077_zpstxtahss3.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9077_zpstxtahss3.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9151_zpswkbv8jio.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9151_zpswkbv8jio.jpg.html)

Next up - a bounty hunter for the current Yakfinities.  I shamelessly stole the recipe from Starchaser here on the yards and tried to add my own take. 
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9155_zpsyiqiylso.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9155_zpsyiqiylso.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9160_zpsg4k6kzsd.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9160_zpsg4k6kzsd.jpg.html)

Another bounty hunter for yakfinities.  Tried to go for creepy on this one...
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9163_zpswmfyw04k.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9163_zpswmfyw04k.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9166_zpsp48yf4wb.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9166_zpsp48yf4wb.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Bronxstalker on February 18, 2015, 02:38:52 PM

These are so cool.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Tamer on February 19, 2015, 07:36:26 AM

Nice job on both fronts (podracers and bounty hunters). Time for a front page update.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on February 19, 2015, 07:53:52 AM

Great figures!  Nice to see other alien species that aren't human or humanoid.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on February 22, 2015, 07:20:53 PM

Thank you for the kind words - and for the front page mention, Tamer!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: wraithnine on February 23, 2015, 02:41:58 AM

Great work! love the character variety.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on February 25, 2015, 07:08:02 PM

Thank you for the kind words!

I'm leaving the podracers behind for a bit here - still haven't finished the last of the four, but I've been working on a few of my own created characters in the meantime.  (Basically a kit bash of Roron Corobb and TBS Ree Yees...)

First up, an Ithorian explorer.  He is an ex-academic who decided to explore the unknown regions on his own rather than reading of the discoveries of others. 
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9209_zpseeysmj8b.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9209_zpseeysmj8b.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9212_zpsnj0g2pg6.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9212_zpsnj0g2pg6.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9211_zpsqfy18kg4.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9211_zpsqfy18kg4.jpg.html)

Next up, a pair of droids working for a Hutt on Nar Shadaa.  (If I ever finish my custom Hutt, I'll show him as well, but he's liable to be the death of me at this rate...)  Just repaints...
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9215_zps1evxtdmv.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9215_zps1evxtdmv.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9213_zpsmls20zpt.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9213_zpsmls20zpt.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9216_zpsku3yud8e.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9216_zpsku3yud8e.jpg.html)

Last but not least, a newer droid without a backstory so far.  Tried some new techniques on this one - some weathering powder under a brush-on gloss varnish to try to make him look close to factory fresh, but still with a little dirt...  Also tried a new technique with his eyes, painting a couple of different layers to get a bit of yellow/orange showing through the black.  I'm happy with him even though there are a couple of rough spots.  (Of course, a lot of these effects don't really come out clearly in the photos...)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9201_zpsxk7q7dj3.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9201_zpsxk7q7dj3.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9204_zps5jmyvvtx.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9204_zps5jmyvvtx.jpg.html)
[IMG] (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9205_zpsszmmlgei.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Tamer on February 26, 2015, 03:32:02 AM

I like that Ithorian. Off to share.

Those droids turned out nice too.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on February 26, 2015, 06:55:22 AM

Thanbks, Tamer!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Starchaser on February 26, 2015, 11:27:37 AM

I really think the technique for the eyes on that second droid worked well. I think the use of the Dooku pilot droid legs on this one was great as well.

I agree with Tamer, I also really like the Ithorian, and the back-story as well.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on March 02, 2015, 10:02:23 PM

Thank you, Starchaser!  I appreciate it.


I had a surprise free day today, so I made it a Star Wars day and finished up some more things that I have been working on for awhile.

First up, my take on the Tonnika sisters.  Not perfectly screen accurate and I'm still not super happy with them (they need sculpted collars and I'm not 100% pleased with how they're both looking down...) but they've been half finished in my bins for months, so I finished painting them and am calling it good and walking away from them for now.  The heads are by I Am Boba Fett.  Bodies are both Joe Scarlett bodies - I chose two slightly different bodies to differentiate them even though that isn't screen accurate.  I just preferred them that way.
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9224_zpsbcmit2ib.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9224_zpsbcmit2ib.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9228_zps3xloetqo.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9228_zps3xloetqo.jpg.html)

Now on to some that I'm happier with.  First of all, a Rodian bounty hunter who works for "Rosa" the Hutt.  He's a mishmash of parts that has been partially together and unpainted in my custom drawers for awhile.  The skirt piece is from the Vintage Collection Weequay, torso is Feltipern Trevagg, Cape is from a Thor figure, head and hands are Pax Bonkik.  Not sure on the arms and legs, honestly.  A tiny bit of sculpting to make the wrists work right and a little paint and voila...  (Another photo is in the Yakfinities thread)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9222_zpsf6zme7tt.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9222_zpsf6zme7tt.jpg.html)

And now, the Hutt custom that I thought would be the death of me finally finished.  For now, her name is Rosa the Hutt - named by my daughter.  I saw an illustration of a Hutt (I believe in one of the Fantasy Flight Games books) that had some small spikes on parts of its body like a horned toad.  I used that as inspiration for the spiked eyelids.  Otherwise, I added a little bulk, some warts and painted it in darker colors.  There are some small details that I'm not completely happy with, but for the most part, it came out how I hoped.  I hope you like her in all of her "beauty."  (It's hard to see in the photos, but I particularly like the gloss that I added to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9229_zps0gm4z2hf.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9229_zps0gm4z2hf.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9230_zpsamlxwkx6.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9230_zpsamlxwkx6.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9232_zps8xszu2ec.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9232_zps8xszu2ec.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9233_zpskj6hxcds.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9233_zpskj6hxcds.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9235_zps3hmctocf.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9235_zps3hmctocf.jpg.html)

And a wip shot.
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9217_zpsu7uhy29s.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9217_zpsu7uhy29s.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Starchaser on March 02, 2015, 10:06:08 PM

What a great series of customs. I really like how Rosa turned out.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Tamer on March 03, 2015, 04:06:25 AM

I like it all. I think your Tonnika Sisters turned out great too. Off to share.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: hemble on March 04, 2015, 03:59:56 AM

Great work on the last lot of custom mate.

Ron

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: koth on March 04, 2015, 10:14:58 AM

Great Droid paintwork. Am loving that Rosa!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on March 04, 2015, 06:14:34 PM

some really good work !

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Clonehead on March 04, 2015, 08:44:28 PM

Man, what an update! The sisters and Rosa are my favorites.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Art deWhill on March 05, 2015, 09:52:39 AM

WOW, great stuff!!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: DarthSinister on March 05, 2015, 12:13:28 PM

As always excellent work! Love the droids and the sisters.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on March 06, 2015, 10:56:43 AM

Thank you all!  I really appreciate the replies.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on April 27, 2015, 07:18:04 AM

I finished another small batch of customs prior to Celebration, but didn't have time to photograph them until now...

First up, a new alien creature.  Head from Angelforge, torso from Ree Yees, and lower body from a MIB figure...
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9244_zpsfzt1k7dn.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9244_zpsfzt1k7dn.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9245_zpsmgh1wzh0.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9245_zpsmgh1wzh0.jpg.html)

A couple of freighter pilots, primarily using modern Joe parts.
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9246_zps0ohhb9ro.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9246_zps0ohhb9ro.jpg.html)

A Sakiyan (I stole the majority of this recipe from someone on Rebelscum a long time ago and can't remember who it was for the life of me, so my apologies to the original creator...)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9248_zpspmb9jk4y.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9248_zpspmb9jk4y.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9249_zpsmcv2zhry.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9249_zpsmcv2zhry.jpg.html)

And some Junk/easy customs.  A simple Chopper repaint and a couple of heads/parts swaps...
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9250_zpsrnjejjwy.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9250_zpsrnjejjwy.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9251_zpsyrhbesej.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9251_zpsyrhbesej.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Tamer on April 28, 2015, 02:54:27 AM

Love that first alien. Just perfect for any Sci Fi Verse, but especially SW. Off to share.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Starchaser on April 30, 2015, 01:05:58 PM

These customs turned out great. The GI Joe spacers look appropriately gritty. I really love the paint job and parts combination on the new alien. I've been looking at that head for awhile now and must say that the MIB tail, Davy Jones arms in combination with it works really, really well. Kudos on a brilliant concept!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: AjuntaPall on May 01, 2015, 02:09:38 AM

Freightor pilots... check, head swaps... check. That new alien and the Sakian are awesome! Very nice  ;)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on May 12, 2015, 05:45:21 PM

Quote from: Starchaser on April 30, 2015, 01:05:58 PM

These customs turned out great. The GI Joe spacers look appropriately gritty. I really love the paint job and parts combination on the new alien. I've been looking at that head for awhile now and must say that the MIB tail, Davy Jones arms in combination with it works really, really well. Kudos on a brilliant concept!

Thanks!  I actually sculpted those arms.  Now you've made me realize that I should've sought out a Davy Jones figure!  lol.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on May 12, 2015, 05:46:34 PM

Wanted to update my thread with my work for the latest Yakfinities contest...  I present my outer rim rebel militia squad:

The squad:
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9510_zpspajytj7d.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9510_zpspajytj7d.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9511_zpsuvchaxv0.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9511_zpsuvchaxv0.jpg.html)

Twyne Buruub - Sullustan.  Excellent with silent weapons or with a rifle.  Wears scavenged clone army from a late Clone Wars battle that he survived.
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9514_zps4arhmatf.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9514_zps4arhmatf.jpg.html)

Linth Betanue - Human.  Her parents were killed in the early days of the Empire when they protested their land being "annexed" by the empire.  Ever since, she's been on the run, hitting the Empire where she can.  She has trained herself as a slicer and carries a data spike in a protected case on her arm - which doubles as a handy weapon in a pinch.
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9517_zpsasltx5c2.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9517_zpsasltx5c2.jpg.html)

Fozzik - Quarren heavy weapons specialist.  A being of few words. At home in a cantina brawl or taking down Imp landing craft with his rocket launcher.
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9516_zpshzcqag1u.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9516_zpshzcqag1u.jpg.html)
(http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z349/sithewok/IMG_9515_zpsrtmyoxun.jpg) (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/sithewok/media/IMG_9515_zpsrtmyoxun.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Tamer on May 14, 2015, 04:01:21 AM

Time to give you and the fine folks at Yakface.com a shout out on the front page.

Just a great looking squad.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: AjuntaPall on May 14, 2015, 01:01:30 PM

Awesome crew! Love the Quarren

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on May 15, 2015, 06:08:57 PM

Thank you!

(and thanks for the front page, Tamer!  I love how you shine the spotlight on everyone's work - I imagine it takes a lot of your time, but it's appreciated.)

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Starchaser on May 16, 2015, 03:36:05 PM

I like the rebel militia team. Great mix of parts on Linth. I would love to see the body of Twyne under the robes. And by the way - fabulous job sculpting the "davy jones" arms, they look really great! What's the recipe for the lower portion of your Quarren?

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on May 16, 2015, 08:18:09 PM

The Quarren legs are from Darth Malgus with the Quarren warrior's feet inserted rather than the Malgus boots.  Very little painting done to them.  A simple wash and some drybrushing with a couple of different colors.

Twyne's body under the robes is actually a full Shocktrooper body.  To tell the truth, I only painted the parts that would be visible with the robes on - I was really lazy with him in that way.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Starchaser on May 18, 2015, 10:52:06 AM

Thanks, they turned out great!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Starchaser on May 22, 2015, 11:36:19 PM

I was looking back at some of your older customs and particularly enjoyed the pirate crew. Two question on the Mai figure: 1. Do you remember what you used for the scarf; 2. Did you ever find a paint color or combination to match the tone of Cho's skin?

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: AjuntaPall on May 28, 2015, 04:42:38 PM

Droids twins and rosa the hutt...Grade A work here!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on December 21, 2015, 02:22:42 AM

Your outer rim rebel militia squad looks great.
The detailing is fantastic.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Jaeger45 on December 21, 2015, 10:06:03 PM

Got to looking over your 2015 work--very nice!  I particularly like Rosa and your Angelforge tentacle monster, and your rainbow honk project sounds like a great way to involve your daughter!

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on September 06, 2017, 08:28:31 PM

Wow.  It has been a *really* long time since I posted new customs.  Unfortunately, that is primarily because I haven't been working on customs much (due primarily to disappointment in the current Hasbro line and a lack of time in my personal life), but I have recently finished up several customs so I thought that it was time to share again...  (I am trying out imgur, so I hope that everything works out alright...)  I also have to credit the no-paint kitbash challenge here for kicking my butt back into customizing.

First up, a duo of droids from Hole in the Ground productions (Thanks, Raylen!) painted in (somewhat) film accurate colors:
(https://i.imgur.com/GUWoWAt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/f7BkeeZ.jpg)

Next, the same type of droids painted up in my own color choices as background droids:
(https://i.imgur.com/5MRb5OY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xvpxvIJ.jpg)

Next, is an experiment in painting for me.  I wanted an absolutely *ancient* looking droid, one that had been around the block a whole lot of times.  I mixed acrylic turquoise with coarse sand and painted the entire droid with it.  After it dried, I roughly scraped at it so that it completely came off in chunks and stayed in others.  I followed that with a black wash and highlights with metallic ink.  It didn't come out exactly how I saw it in my head, but I am still happy with it.
(https://i.imgur.com/8luI0Ep.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xQFvEhR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ssgpO09.jpg)

Next up, two background aliens - a Skrillig (?) and a Gotal.  Both are pretty easy construction with not too much paint.
(https://i.imgur.com/a5nSCCu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SHT2eyJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IWNBB9v.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1xrjGqO.jpg)

Last, we have a super simple custom.  Boss fight studio's Cave Faerie figure uses the same sockets for the wings as they do for shoulders, making for an easy four-armed character who fits right into a Star Wars dio in my opinion...
(https://i.imgur.com/8KhDsTX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Dbr8nmo.jpg)

And that's it this time around.  I hope you enjoy them and hopefully it won't be two years before I am able to post more customs.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Tamer on September 07, 2017, 02:17:50 AM

Wow, that is a huge update. I really like em all, but especially that four armed girl. I agree. She fits right in! Off to share the latest on the front pages.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on September 07, 2017, 04:29:07 PM

Very nice update ! love the droids , Im interested in the body that you used for the  Skrillig (pote Snitkin ) i have been wanting to upgrade pote snitkin with sa and i think the body you used is a good choice

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: Starchaser on September 10, 2017, 11:48:51 PM

Great to see you back! The aging/weathering on the droid looks excellent, and I agree with you about Cave Faerie - four arms like a Codru-Ji or something.

Title: Re: My Kind of Scum's customs thread
Post by: My kind of scum on September 12, 2017, 10:06:25 AM

Thanks for all of the kind words, everyone!  I hope to have some new work soonish.